Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Seven Minnesotans named to USA Hockey’s 2026-27 National Team Development Program roster
Minnesota has more players on the 23-person roster than any other state.
Startribune News Apr 03, 2026
Recap from Target Field: Tristan Gray hits grand slam as Twins beat Rays 10-4 in home opener
The power went out in the North Loop of Minneapolis for about an hour in the afternoon and delayed the start of the game. More than 36,000 braved the cold and rain to attend the game.
Startribune News Apr 03, 2026
Wild’s blockbuster trade comes full circle during game against Canucks
Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren and Marco Rossi were back in St. Paul, playing for Vancouver, after they were traded for Quinn Hughes.
Startribune News Apr 03, 2026
Neal: Twenty-three years after he left, LaTroy Hawkins again sits in the Twins bullpen
The Hawk pitched in the 10th-most games in major league history and rejoins the team as a coach for 2026.
Startribune News Apr 03, 2026
RandBall: Does Luka Doncic’s injury change the Wolves’ playoff outlook?
Doncic was playing like an MVP before leaving Thursday's blowout Lakers loss because of a hamstring strain.
Startribune News Apr 03, 2026
Timberwolves ambassador Kevin Garnett will return to Target Center on April 12
Garnett will attend the team's final regular-season game, and the Wolves said his jersey will be retired next season.
Startribune News Apr 03, 2026
Minnesota Top 25: Strib Varsity’s statewide softball rankings
The No. 1 team is from Class 1A, but it's led by Mariah Anderson of United South Central, who is on track to set a state strikeout record this season.
Startribune News Apr 03, 2026
2026 high school softball: Pitchers and position players to watch this season
Here are 25 of Minnesota's best players to keep an eye on this softball season.
Startribune News Apr 03, 2026
Reusse: These Twins might be bad, but they shouldn’t be 100-losses bad
That's been a problem throughout Major League Baseball in recent seasons, as the bottom of the barrel has really bottomed out.
Startribune News Apr 03, 2026
Everything you need to know about today’s Twins’ home opener at Target Field
Mother Nature is not smiling on us, but there will be plenty of ceremonial events, lots of new food and probably some good baseball at Target Field.
Startribune News Apr 03, 2026