Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Neal’s 3-2 pitch: Here’s how to make the World Baseball Classic the best it can be
Is Kyler Murray a good fit for Kevin O'Connell? And who might be a good fit for the Gophers hockey coaching vacancies?
Startribune News Mar 21, 2026
You too can ski on Jessie Diggins’ favorite trails in the Upper Midwest
The cross-country skiing star, who is headed into retirement, learned the sport and found her love for it at parks not far from her Afton home.
Startribune News Mar 21, 2026
Coaches of Minnesota’s runner-up boys hockey teams discuss postgame behavior, sportsmanship
Minnetonka and Hibbing/Chisholm head coaches discuss with Strib Varsity what it's like leading boys through 'devastating' postgame moments.
Startribune News Mar 21, 2026
Timberwolves lose 108-104 to Trail Blazers as injuries pile up
The Wolves, who played without Anthony Edwards for the third consecutive game, also again didn't have Naz Reid due to an ankle sprain.
Startribune News Mar 20, 2026
Scoggins: Amaya Battle helps loosen Gophers up in NCAA tournament opener
The senior guard helped ease the tension during her team's game against Green Bay with an exchange with coach Dawn Plitzuweit.
Startribune News Mar 20, 2026
Minnesota State Mankato beats St. Thomas 4-1 for CCHA tournament title, automatic NCAA berth
The Mavericks won the Mason Cup for the fourth time in five seasons, denying the Tommies a trip to the NCAA tournament in their first year of eligibility.
Startribune News Mar 20, 2026
UCLA overcomes broken tooth and stubborn UCF 75-71 to advance in the NCAA Tournament
Eric Dailey Jr. scored 20 points, Xaiver Booker had 15 points and eight rebounds to make up for the absence of leading scorer Tyler Biloudeau and seventh-seeded UCLA withstood every serious challenge ...
Startribune News Mar 20, 2026
Jessie Diggins clinches her fourth overall World Cup title in cross-country skiing
The Afton skier, competing in the final pro races of her career, will head into retirement at the top of her sport again.
Startribune News Mar 20, 2026
Stirtz weathers cold shooting to score 16 and help Iowa beat Clemson 67-61 in March Madness
Bennett Stirtz scored 16 points and No. 9 seed Iowa weathered his erratic shooting to hold off eighth-seeded Clemson 67-61 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night.
Startribune News Mar 20, 2026
Lakeville South girls basketball coach Blake Nicols resigns
Lakeville South needs a new girls basketball coach as well as a boys hockey coach.
Startribune News Mar 20, 2026