Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
RandBall: It was a weekend of losses in Minnesota sports
We learned of the deaths of Minnesota sports legends J Robinson, Joey Browner and Jeff Siemon over the weekend.
Startribune News Mar 30, 2026
Souhan: Sports is about great performances, but boneheaded plays are what we remember
Fred Hoiberg joined the club last week when the Nebraska coach had only four men on the floor in a Sweet 16 loss to Iowa.
Startribune News Mar 30, 2026
Twins’ Derek Shelton becomes first major league manager ejected over strike-zone challenge
Shelton thought Orioles closer Ryan Helsley was late when he tapped his head to initiate an ABS challenge in the ninth inning.
Startribune News Mar 30, 2026
Wisconsin-River Falls wins third consecutive NCAA Division III women’s hockey championship
The Falcons, who have 24 players from Minnesota on their 26-player roster, shut out Nazareth 4-0 to complete a 30-1 season.
Startribune News Mar 29, 2026
Longtime Gophers wrestling coach J Robinson dead at 79
Robinson guided the Gophers to three national championships over his 30 seasons leading the program.
Startribune News Mar 29, 2026
The Final Four is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan
All that talent at Arizona and Michigan. All that momentum and good vibes at UConn. And somebody has to play the part of the unheralded ''little guy.'' At the Final Four next weekend, that role belong...
Startribune News Mar 29, 2026
Michigan holds off Minnesota Duluth, Denver ousts Western Michigan for Frozen Four berths
This year's Frozen Four is made up of the four programs with the most national championships.
Startribune News Mar 29, 2026
Anthony Edwards upgraded to questionable by Timberwolves, but Jaden McDaniels remains out
Edwards, who has missed six consecutive games because of a sore knee, needs to return for Monday's game at Dallas to be eligible for NBA postseason awards.
Startribune News Mar 29, 2026
Mullins Madness! Freshman's 35-footer gives UConn a 73-72 win over Duke and a Final Four spot
Braylon Mullins sank a desperation 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to give UConn an astonishing 73-72 victory over top-seeded Duke on Sunday, earning the Huskies a spot in the Final Four after they ra...
Startribune News Mar 29, 2026
Frost fall to Fleet 4-2 in Kendall Coyne Schofield’s return from injury
The Frost captain had two assists in her first game back since getting hurt at the Olympics, but Liz Schepers capitalized on a turnover against her old team.
Startribune News Mar 29, 2026