Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Twins defeat White Sox 6-4 thanks to the bottom of lineup, strong bullpen
Connor Prielipp earned his second MLB win after giving up four runs in six innings, while Yoendrys Gmez picked up his team-leading third save.
Startribune News Jun 02, 2026
James Ware takes over for Ken Novak Jr. as Hopkins boys basketball coach
No Royals surprise: James Ware moved to Hopkins after success at Park Center with this move in mind.
Startribune News Jun 02, 2026
Minnesota girls wrestling takes key step toward becoming team sport
The MSHSL gave girls team wrestling "emerging status," which could lead to girls team titles as soon as two years from now.
Startribune News Jun 02, 2026
Minnesota girls flag football fails to take next step toward sanctioned sport
The MSHSL Board voted to table the discussion. Better news for advocates of the booming sport is the discussion will continue this year.
Startribune News Jun 02, 2026
Minnesota hockey’s public-first structure persists as private investors change the sport nationwide
High school and youth hockey are prime targets for investors like Murry Gunty, the former CEO who told Strib Varsity his Black Bear company won't disrupt the sport here.
Startribune News Jun 02, 2026
Twins’ Royce Lewis responding well to minor league demotion to St. Paul Saints
In nine games in St. Paul, Lewis has hit .324 with five homers, three doubles, 10 RBI and a 1.216 OPS over 37 at-bats.
Startribune News Jun 02, 2026
Final results from softball state tournament quarterfinals in Mankato
The Class 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A softball semifinal matchups are set.
Startribune News Jun 02, 2026
RandBall: A 24-team College Football Playoff would be great for the Gophers
The Gophers have never lost a bowl game under P.J. Fleck, but they've rarely been a potential playoff contender outside of the 2019 season.
Startribune News Jun 02, 2026
The latest: MSHSL gives girls team wrestling emerging sport status, tables sanctioning girls flag football
The MSHSL also approved a partnership model for esports, giving competitive gamers a state tournament.
Startribune News Jun 02, 2026
Reusse: Larry Fitzgerald Sr. was a proud father, dedicated journalist and an ally to many
The longtime Twin Cities sportswriter with a big laugh died at age 71, two months before his son is to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Startribune News Jun 02, 2026