Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Takeaways: Wild clinch playoff spot with 5-2 victory over Canucks
Quinn Hughes hit a milestone in his first game against his old team, while Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov each reached 40 goals for the season.
Startribune News Apr 02, 2026
Anthony Edwards ineligible for NBA awards this season after sitting out Timberwolves’ 113-108 loss at Detroit
Anthony Edwards' most injury-plagued season means he will miss the NBA threshold for games played; without him, the Wolves kept it close until the fourth quarter vs. the Pistons.
Startribune News Apr 02, 2026
Twins acquire pitcher Garrett Acton in trade with Miami Marlins
Garrett Acton, who was recently designated for assignment by the Marlins, had a 3.68 ERA in the minor leagues last year.
Startribune News Apr 02, 2026
Minnesota United will begin U.S. Open Cup at Sacramento on April 14
This will be the Loons' first game against the USL Championship club, and it means they have three games in California over an 11-day stretch.
Startribune News Apr 02, 2026
Taj Bradley’s strong outing helps Twins salvage finale of three-game series in Kansas City with 5-1 victory
Ninth-inning home runs from Matt Wallner, Kody Clemens and Josh Bell gave the Twins some breathing room.
Startribune News Apr 02, 2026
Janel McCarville rejoins Lynx as assistant coach
McCarville coached at her old high school after a long professional career that started after she was a standout for the Gophers.
Startribune News Apr 02, 2026
Here’s where 15 top hockey players are continuing the season in junior leagues
Just days after the 2025-26 boys hockey season ended, players packed their bags for juniors. Learn where they are now.
Startribune News Apr 02, 2026
RandBall: The Gophers men’s basketball season is over; now the transfer portal fun begins
The transfer portal opens Tuesday. Niko Medved's second-year success with the Gophers men's basketball team will depend on how many quality players he gets.
Startribune News Apr 02, 2026
Souhan: Let’s fix the relationship between Twins fans and the Pohlad family
This is not going to be easy, but it is necessary.
Startribune News Apr 02, 2026
What Lynx fans need to know about Friday’s WNBA expansion draft
Minnesota could lose two players to Portland and Toronto in Friday's expansion draft.
Startribune News Apr 02, 2026