Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
What we know about the reported candidates to be Vikings GM
The Vikings have reportedly requested interviews with six NFL assistant general managers, including four with connections to the team or current staff members.
Startribune News May 08, 2026
Reusse: Courtney Williams happy to cash in and return with the Lynx
While some players from last year's Lynx team went elsewhere, guard Courtney Williams opted to sign a big free agent deal and come back for more.
Startribune News May 08, 2026
Three questions for the Lynx as the season begins: Napheesa Collier’s future, Olivia Miles’ debut and filling the frontcourt
The Lynx will kick off the WNBA season without their superstar player but are hoping that a budding superstar can step up right away.
Startribune News May 08, 2026
Gophers fire softball coach Piper Ritter after six seasons
Ritter, a former Gophers pitcher, finished with a 160-149-1 overall record and missed the postseason the last three years.
Startribune News May 08, 2026
RandBall: Jauan Jennings adds to Vikings passing game full of motivated players
Every prominent player in the Vikings passing attack has something to prove in 2026.
Startribune News May 08, 2026
Wild’s smaller defenders turned into their strength to get past first-round woes
The team's smaller defenders came up big in defeating Dallas to advance to the second round. Have they met their match in the Avalanche?
Startribune News May 08, 2026
Neal: Maggie Flaherty returns home looking to finish off her old team
Former Frost defender Maggie Flaherty scored the tying goal for the Victoire in her quest to become a three-time PWHL champion.
Startribune News May 08, 2026
Playoff beards are a hockey tradition, even if you can’t really grow one. And some Wild players are struggling.
Wild players have given up shaving, and there are some pretty scruffy looks on the ice. But it's all part of the superstition.
Startribune News May 08, 2026
Eden Prairie softball pitcher Addison Neiss succeeds despite having scoliosis
Against Buffalo on April 22, Neiss threw a perfect game. She has 122 strikeouts this season.
Startribune News May 08, 2026
Meet 10 Minnesota high school football recruits poised to rock recruiting camps
Football players in the 2027, 2028 and 2029 classes will seek to stand out across the state.
Startribune News May 08, 2026