Eric starts this hour by going through a few of the top stories of the day in sports.

Later in the show Eric is joined by "The Voice of Yankee Stadium" Paul Olden to talk about the Michael Pineda signing.

Eric closes out the show by talking hockey with Minnesota Wild assistant coach Darby Hendrickson.

This hour on Sports to the Max, Eric Nelson is joined by former Vikings Wide Receiver Matthew Hatchette and Cincinnati Bengals radio analyst Dave Lapham to preview this Sunday's Vikings game vs. Cincinnati

Eric Nelson is in for Mike Max. Attorney Lee Hutton joins Eric to kick off the show with Sports in the Courts.

This hour Mike visits with Vikings safety Harrison Smith & the legend himself Sid Hartman. Also Mike & Hammer talk about Christmas movies,

Former NFL Referee Bernie Kukar joins Mike to kick off Sports to the Max.

This hour Mike is joined by CBS College Football analyst Rick Neuheisel.

Also more from yesterday's Vikings game in Charlotte against Carolina

WCCO Live Outdoors with Mike Max & Ron Schara. On tonight's show Mike & Ron talk ice fishing and outdoor holiday gift ideas.

Mike returns from Charlotte where he recaps the Vikings loss to Carolina.

What's it like to put a Super Bowl together?  Minneapolis Host Committee spokeswoman Andrea Mokros explains the process as the week approaches.  Then, Mike talks high school hoops with Minneapolis North head coach Larry McKenzie.

In this edition of Beyond the Den, Mike chats with Wolves wing player Shabazz Muhammad at Seven Steakhouse and Sushi in Minneapolis.