Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Despite recording only two hits, Twins outlast Guardians 2-1 in 11 innings
Byron Buxton hit a leadoff home run and an RBI double in the 11th, and in between Joe Ryan and the Twins bullpen kept their punchless team in the game.
Startribune News May 09, 2026
Lynx blow 19-point lead in 91-90 loss to Atlanta to open WNBA season
The Dream took their first and only lead of the game on a jumper by Te-Hina Paopao with 11.3 seconds left, spoiling a strong debut for Lynx rookie Olivia Miles.
Startribune News May 09, 2026
Neal: Baseball Day Minnesota an opportunity for Buffalo’s Tyson Moore to showcase his gifts
The catcher, who is planning on teaming up with his brother on the Gophers, got to do it at a ballpark he enjoys, too.
Startribune News May 09, 2026
Lakeville South offensive tackle Joseph Hamer commits to Gophers
The 6-7, 315-pound lineman is the eighth-ranked recruit in the state for the Class of 2027.
Startribune News May 09, 2026
Live replay: Wild trip Avalanche 5-1 in Game 3 as Wallstedt returns to form, Kaprizov and Faber have three-point nights
Colorado still leads the best-of-seven NHL Stanley Cup series 2-1, but suffered its first loss of the playoffs.
Startribune News May 09, 2026
Reusse: The NBA’s Western Conference is, and is going to be, a problem for the Wolves
Led by Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs are showing why they are at the top of the West with Oklahoma City. Both teams appear to be set for years to come.
Startribune News May 09, 2026
Anderson: At Crane Lake, walleyes bite only ‘intermittently,’ but a great opener again
The fishing opener tradition continues in the far north among cold temperatures, and a stiff wind.
Startribune News May 09, 2026
Twins lose Taj Bradley to 15-day injured list with pec muscle inflammation
Taj Bradley, the Twins' most effective starter this year with a 4-1 record and a 2.87 ERA through eight starts, is now sidelined. Travis Adams was called up from St. Paul.
Startribune News May 09, 2026
Kevin O’Connell uses rookie minicamp to kick the tires on the ‘Odd Couple’ of tryout quarterbacks
The Vikings coach has learned that you never know when you'll need another QB, so the team took a look at 32-year-old Cooper Rush and a second-generation Bouman.
Startribune News May 09, 2026
Analysis: Game 3 slips away from Timberwolves, giving the series a sinking feeling
San Antonio leads the best-of-seven meeting 2-1 heading into Sunday's Game 4 at Target Center. The Wolves might be in a must-win situation.
Startribune News May 09, 2026