Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Analysis: Twins’ failure to develop young hitters has cost them. Royce Lewis and Matt Wallner are now in the minors.
In the 2023 playoffs, there were four young hitters with great potential for the Twins. None of them are with the team right now. What happened?
Startribune News May 21, 2026
RandBall: Timberwolves have plenty to learn from Spurs vs. Thunder series
The Wolves cannot stand still this offseason while trying to close the gap on the two best teams in the West.
Startribune News May 21, 2026
Souhan: Twins’ trade deadline selloff worked, but the Pohlads should have spent more this offseason
Signing a closer and another good hitter could have made this team, which is currently just 1 games out of a wild-card spot, much more fun to watch.
Startribune News May 21, 2026
Lynx get ready to meet Toronto Tempo, a WNBA expansion team with Minnesota connections
Toronto President Teresa Resch grew up in Lakefield, Minn., while General Manager Monica Wright Rogers won two WNBA titles as a Lynx player.
Startribune News May 21, 2026
How RJ Spencer went from team manager to the heart of the Gophers bench
Spencer's career ended with five minutes played and two missed shots, but he still made an impact on the program.
Startribune News May 21, 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30, Thunder top Spurs 122-113 in Game 2 of West finals
The MVP looked like the MVP again, and the Western Conference finals are knotted up.
Startribune News May 20, 2026
Strictly x Strib Varsity Spring Tour: Maddyn Greenway dominates at Rockford track and field meet
Providence Academy three-sport standout Maddyn Greenway showed her speed, winning three track events.
Startribune News May 20, 2026
Joe Ryan’s strong start, Ryan Kreidler’s three-run homer lift Twins past Astros 4-1
Ryan struck out nine in six innings and Victor Caratini also homered as the Twins won two of three from Houston at Target Field.
Startribune News May 20, 2026
Neal: Royce Lewis needs an overhaul to recapture the potential he showed early in his Twins career
The 26-year-old third baseman was sent to Class AAA St. Paul after his offseason tinkering turned into a mini-disaster.
Startribune News May 20, 2026
Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: 'This is it'
Aaron Rodgers took his time before deciding he wanted to come back for a 22nd season. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback already has made up his mind about a 23rd: There won't be one.
Startribune News May 20, 2026