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Which of the four major men's sports teams, along with Gopher men's basketball and football, has the best chance at winning a championship first? Jay and Dave bust out their power rankings in this week's edition of "Ovie and the Franchise."

The Timberwolves won Saturday at home against New Orleans 120-110. They did so without top players Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell due to Covid-19 protocols for Towns and due to an injury for Russell. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

A bill will be introduced at the state capitol this week to legalize sports betting in the state.

The Vikings are looking for a new Offensive Coordinator for the 6th time in 6 years after Gary Kubiak chose to retire from the position. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Kubiak's offense did what head coach Mike Zimmer wants it to.

There are a number of games on our airwaves Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from college hockey to NFL football. Here's a look at what to listen for this weekend.

The word of the day on the Ovie and the Franchise podcast is "patience." Jay and Dave give an update on their patience level for the various Minnesota teams and coaches.

There are a number of games on our airwaves Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from college hockey to NFL football. Here's a look at what to listen for this weekend.

This week, Jay and Dave discuss the Gophers' rise up the national rankings, the return of SCSU sports this week, the Vikings' season ending and whether we are concerned with the lack of movement in the Twins' offseason.

Viking running back Dalvin Cook and rookie receiver Justin Jefferson were both named to the NFC Pro Bowl roster Monday. Cook is 2nd in the NFL in rushing yards with 1,484 and 15 rushing touchdowns to go along with 42 catches for 349 yards and 1 touchdown. Jefferson has 73 catches for 1,182 yards and 7 touchdowns so far this season.

This week's games include a Thursday night game between Las Vegas and the LA Chargers (7:15, AM 1390), a pair of Saturday games (Buffalo @ Denver 3:30, WJON and Carolina @ Green Bay (7:15, WJON)), and the Vikings hosting the Bears at noon on Sunday (12 PM, WJON).