Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Neal: Twins not eager to push Connor Prielipp after two earlier elbow surgeries
The rookie lefthander from Wisconsin has not even accumulated 130 minor league innings over four seasons, and the pitching-needy Twins will have to monitor his workload the rest of the season.
Startribune News Jun 07, 2026
Patiently waiting in the wings, Kaelen Culpepper keeps his confidence high while shining with Saints
The 2024 first-round draft pick has shined at Class AAA, but the Twins won't promote him to the major leagues until they're ready to play him daily.
Startribune News Jun 07, 2026
With hints of the past, Timberwolves unveil new logo, uniforms, floor
The Wolves are blending elements from all their previous looks in their first logo change in nine years, with trees taking a prominent role again.
Startribune News Jun 07, 2026
Twins’ ninth-inning rally falls short in 6-5 loss to Royals
The Twins scored four times in the ninth inning but left the tying and winning runs on base as they lost for the ninth time in 12 games.
Startribune News Jun 07, 2026
Years of pent-up emotions came flooding out of Alexander Zverev when he finally won the French Open
It all came rushing back to Alexander Zverev when he was lying on his back on the French Open's center court, his hands covering his face, and sobbing on Sunday as he realized that he had - finally - ...
Startribune News Jun 07, 2026
To ‘go, be great,’ StudBudz duo split up, but they reunited as opponents in Lynx victory over Seattle
Lynx guard Courtney Williams and Storm guard Natisha Hiedeman are averaging highs on separate teams after a pair of seasons as point guards together in Minnesota.
Startribune News Jun 07, 2026
Golden Knights beat Hurricanes 5-4 in 2OT in Game 3 after blowing 4-goal lead
A four-goal lead in what has been a wacky, compelling and highly entertaining Stanley Cup Final nearly wasn't enough for the Golden Knights on Saturday night.
Startribune News Jun 07, 2026
Golden Tempo wins the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes after winning the Kentucky Derby
Golden Tempo showed exactly why he is a great closer, and his stretch run at the Belmont Stakes on Saturday delivered more history for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
Startribune News Jun 06, 2026
How it happened: Full results from the 2026 state track and field meet in St. Michael
Minnesota's 2026 high school track and field season concluded Saturday with finals in Class 2A and 3A.
Startribune News Jun 06, 2026
Eric Orze can’t lock down save as Royals come back in ninth to beat Twins 3-2
Orlando Arcia hit a go-ahead, pinch-hit home run in the eighth inning, but Kansas City came back with two runs in the ninth.
Startribune News Jun 06, 2026