Minnesota Vikings

Ovie and The Franchise comes to you a day early this week for no good reason. The podcast is usually recorded on Thursdays and airs on WJON from 1-2 p.m.

The NFL cancelled the preseason Hall of Fame game that was scheduled for August 6th in Canton, Ohio has been cancelled by the NFL. The Steelers were supposed to play the Cowboys.

Viking running back Dalvin Cook is reportedly holding out and won't be attending team activities until he receives a good contract offer or an extension. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The NHL is expected to reveal the results of a vote on return-to-play tonight. The proposal would put 24 teams in a playoff that would have the Wild open the playoffs against Vancouver.

Vikings' safety Anthony Harris signed a 1-year franchise tender and will make $11.441 Million in 2020. The Vikings have until July 15 to work out a long-term contract with Harris. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Harris has become one of the best safe…

Minnesota has seen many great athletes perform in this state. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON. He puts Alan Page, Kirby Puckett, Kevin Garnett and Lindsay Whalen on his Mt. Rushmore. Listen to find out why he picked those people and the other athletes he considered.

A number of Minnesota professional athletes will record a greeting to be sent to you, a friend or a loved one... for a price. Over 40 current and former Minnesota Vikings, Twins and Timberwolves players are on Cameo, a website that offers fans the opportunity to purchase a video mess…

Vikings football can be heard all season long on AM 1240 and FM 95.3 WJON.

The NFL released their 2020 schedule last night in a 3-hour special on ESPN and NFL network. The Vikings open the season at home against Green Bay September 13. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

Green Bay Packer quarterback Aaron Rodgers still has 4 years left on his contract with the Packers but Green Bay drafted Jordan Love in the 1st round of the draft 2 weeks ago sparking talk of Rodgers leaving Green Bay in a similar way Brett Favre did. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined…