Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Dawn Staley eyes another title as South Carolina meets UCLA in the NCAA women's final
Dawn Staley has fond memories of her first trip as a coach to the NCAA championship game. It ended with South Carolina's first national title nine years ago.
Startribune News Apr 04, 2026
Frost clinch PWHL playoff spot with 6-5 victory over Goldeneyes
Kelly Pannek had two goals and two assists and leads the league in goals and points.
Startribune News Apr 04, 2026
Takeaways: Wild put together a winning streak by thumping Senators 4-1
Ryan Hartman had his second two-goal game in a row and Jesper Wallstedt made 33 saves as the Wild won back-to-back games for the first time in nearly a month.
Startribune News Apr 04, 2026
Geno Auriemma apologizes for tense exchange with Dawn Staley after UConn loss
UConn coach Geno Auriemma has apologized for his actions during a heated exchange with Dawn Staley at the end of the Huskies' loss to South Carolina in the women's Final Four.
Startribune News Apr 04, 2026
Reusse: Long beer lines for Target Field’s Opening Day eventually have a grand payoff
Twins fans braved cold weather for their cheap beer at the start of the home opener, and those who waited were treated to a seventh-inning show.
Startribune News Apr 04, 2026
Souhan: Timberwolves boss Tim Connelly corrected his mistake
The first error Tim Connolly made with the Timberwolves led him to a major find.
Startribune News Apr 04, 2026
La Velle E. Neal III’s 3-2 pitch: Dinkelman proving people right as a manager
Brian Dinkelman, now the Saints manager, is in his 21st year with the Twins organization
Startribune News Apr 04, 2026
Tom Pohlad to lead Twins business operations throughout 2026 season
Twins owner Tom Pohlad initially considered hiring a president of business operations after Derek Falvey resigned in January.
Startribune News Apr 04, 2026
Anderson: To Cuba for bonefish, tarpon and permit, with a side of a changed Havana
Seven anglers head south to pristine waters, where the fish are big and the island nation's people friendly despite their burdens.
Startribune News Apr 04, 2026
UCLA withstands Texas' late charge, reaches first national championship game with grinding 51-44 win
Lauren Betts had 16 points and made a huge block late, and UCLA withstood a late charge by Texas on Friday night for a 51-44 win to reach the women's NCAA Tournament national championship game for the...
Startribune News Apr 03, 2026