Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
San Antonio’s swarming defense left Timberwolves flustered. What’s the solution tonight?
It's a familiar problem for the Wolves. Their ball movement was terrible against the Spurs, and now the best-of-seven NBA Western Conference semifinal series is tied at 1.
Startribune News May 08, 2026
Frost fall to Victoire 2-1 in Game 3 of PWHL playoff series, pushed to brink of elimination
The Frost offense again was shut down by Montreal after getting shut out in three overtimes in Game 2.
Startribune News May 07, 2026
Vikings sign free agent receiver Jauan Jennings in deal that could be worth $13 million
The veteran wideout caught 55 passes for a career-high nine touchdowns with the San Francisco 49ers in 2025.
Startribune News May 07, 2026
Frost have become very comfortable playing overtime hockey
Minnesota's last seven PWHL playoff games have gone to overtime, and the Frost have built a 6-3 overtime record over the league's three seasons.
Startribune News May 07, 2026
Derek Shelton after Twins lose to Nationals: ‘We just did not play a good baseball game’
The Twins have lost 15 of 20 games and haven't won a series in almost a month.
Startribune News May 07, 2026
How the NCAA’s proposed five-year eligibility rule could impact Minnesota high school recruits
The rule would allow athletes to compete in five seasons within a five-year period in D-I athletics after they turn 19 or graduate from high school, whichever happens first.
Startribune News May 07, 2026
Scoggins: Drafting Brent Burns, moving him to defense were early genius moves by the Wild
Burns has won a Norris Trophy and is on the verge of setting an NHL regular-season record for consecutive games played ... if he plays a 23rd season.
Startribune News May 07, 2026
Vikings tight end and Twin Cities restaurateur Joe Senser dies at age 69
Senser had one record-setting season for the Vikings in 1981 and was the namesake for a popular chain of sports bars.
Startribune News May 07, 2026
RandBall: The Wolves need Anthony Edwards to play like a star. But can he?
Anthony Edwards gave the Wolves a jolt with his Game 1 return against San Antonio. But it's clear Minnesota needs even more than that from its star.
Startribune News May 07, 2026
Five-time All-Star Kayla McBride plays lead role for Lynx with Napheesa Collier sidelined
A lot of familiar faces left the Lynx during the offseason, either in free agency or the WNBA expansion draft, but McBride returns for her sixth season in Minnesota.
Startribune News May 07, 2026