Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Live: Frost keeping Sidney Morin, losing Abby Hustler
Another PWHL expansion team acquired a Frost player, with Abby Hustler headed to Hamilton a year after being drafted in the second round.
Startribune News Jun 02, 2026
Meet the 2026 Strib Varsity All-Minnesota softball team
Strib Varsity selected the state's top 25 softball players from the 2026 season across all four classifications based on individual success and input from coaches from various conferences and classes.
Startribune News Jun 02, 2026
Tristan Gray grand slam helps end losing streak, powers Twins to 9-6 victory over White Sox
The Twins opened a seven-game homestand by producing back-to-back four-run innings to support Joe Ryan and end a five-game skid.
Startribune News Jun 01, 2026
Twins acquire hard-throwing reliever Justin Lawrence in trade with Pirates
The righthander had a 5.23 ERA in 23 appearances this year with 25 strikeouts and 12 walks in 22 innings.
Startribune News Jun 01, 2026
Lynx backcourt dominates Mercury 111-77 for WNBA’s largest margin of victory this season
The Lynx began Commissioner's Cup play with their second victory over Phoenix this season, led by Courtney Williams and Olivia Miles.
Startribune News Jun 01, 2026
Twins starter Bailey Ober likely out for rest of June because of injury
Bailey Ober was diagnosed with a mild flexor strain Monday, and he will be shut down from throwing for 10-14 days.
Startribune News Jun 01, 2026
Basketball Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman, who spent three seasons with Timberwolves, dies at 79
Adelman spent his final three seasons in Minnesota before retiring with 1,042 coaching victories, 10th most in league history.
Startribune News Jun 01, 2026
Vegas and Carolina rugged and rolling as they open a Stanley Cup Final nearly a decade in the making
Rod Brind'Amour knows the exact moment he realized the Carolina Hurricanes could be Stanley Cup contenders.
Startribune News Jun 01, 2026
Softball: Picking the final four and champion for each class
After two the first two rounds at Caswell Park in North Mankato, the championship games move to Jane Sage Cowles Field at the University of Minnesota.
Startribune News Jun 01, 2026
Wild director of amateur scouting Judd Brackett leaves to become an assistant GM for Toronto Maple Leafs
Ricard Persson, the Wild's director of European scouting, and assistant GM Mat Sells will run this year's draft.
Startribune News Jun 01, 2026