Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
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
Special teams play has cost Wild dearly as they are down two games to Avalanche in playoff series
Game 3 in the NHL Western Conference semifinal is Saturday, giving the Wild some extra time to solve their issues.
Startribune News May 07, 2026
Analysis: In record-setting loss, everything went wrong for Timberwolves. But it started with Jaden McDaniels’ foul trouble.
The most valuable player for the Wolves in the playoffs has been Jaden McDaniels, but he couldn't get on track in Game 2's 38-point drubbing in San Antonio.
Startribune News May 07, 2026
Here are five players to watch at Baseball Day Minnesota
The third annual Baseball Day Minnesota, to be held Saturday, May 9, in Delano, features a loaded eight-team field.
Startribune News May 07, 2026
Souhan: No-show Timberwolves got outhustled and ‘punked’ by Spurs in 38-point defeat
The Wolves had a chance to steal Game 2 in San Antonio but suffered their worst playoff loss in a game that wasn't close.
Startribune News May 07, 2026
Bailey Ober gives up season-high five runs as Twins are crushed by Nationals 15-2
The Nationals had six players record multiple hits, outhitting the Twins 14-3. Washington totaled four homers, five doubles and one triple.
Startribune News May 06, 2026
Live from Game 2: Timberwolves suffer worst loss in their playoff history as San Antonio cruises to 133-95 victory
The best-of-seven NBA Western Conference semifinal series is tied 1-1 as the teams head to Minnesota for Game 3 on Friday.
Startribune News May 06, 2026
Trevor Larnach asked to play more in the outfield, and it’s paying off for the Twins
Larnach has been one of the Twins' best hitters, batting .274 with a homer, 11 RBI, 14 runs and a .402 on-base percentage.
Startribune News May 06, 2026
RandBall: Why are the Wild down 2-0 to Colorado? It depends on who you ask.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. As it turns out, so is struggle.
Startribune News May 06, 2026
PWHL announces an expansion team in Detroit, giving the Frost a Midwestern neighbor
Detroit will be the pro women's hockey league's ninth franchise, with up to three more expansion teams expected on the horizon.
Startribune News May 06, 2026