Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Pirates sink Twins 6-5 on Bryan Reynolds’ two-run walkoff homer off Taylor Rogers
The Twins couldn't get to the Pirates bullpen, while Pittsburgh finally got to theirs in the ninth inning.
Startribune News May 29, 2026
Lynx thump Chicago 79-58 for fourth consecutive victory
Nia Coffey scored 20 points and the Lynx leaned on their defense to shut down the Sky and become the first WNBA team to reach six victories this season.
Startribune News May 29, 2026
Magic, Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney are finalizing deal to make him their head coach, AP source says
Sean Sweeney's wait to become a head coach is about to be over. The Orlando Magic are set to give him the shot he's wanted for years.
Startribune News May 29, 2026
Grady Sizemore is making a big impact in first year as Twins coach: ‘He’s so humble’
Derek Shelton and Twins outfielders credit Sizemore with their defensive improvements this season.
Startribune News May 29, 2026
RandBall: In the MLB labor fight, the owners must win
MLB owners issued a proposal for a salary floor and salary cap. They need to show resolve even as tensions rise with players.
Startribune News May 29, 2026
Twins place rookie Kendry Rojas on 15-day injured list because of elbow injury
In other roster moves, Travis Adams was optioned to the minors, Cody Laweryson was activated and Kody Funderburk was called up from St. Paul.
Startribune News May 29, 2026
Gophers hope to maintain football recruiting momentum during annual ‘Summer Splash’
Coach P.J. Fleck will try to add more commitments to his 2027 class, which is currently ranked No. 16 in the country, over the next two weekends.
Startribune News May 29, 2026
Wembanyama, Spurs send the West finals back to Oklahoma City for Game 7, routing the Thunder 118-91
Victor Wembanyama had 28 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks and the San Antonio Spurs sent the Western Conference finals back to Oklahoma City for Game 7, routing the Thunder 118-91 on Thursday nigh...
Startribune News May 28, 2026
Neal: What happens when big leaguers are demoted to the minors? Saints manager Brian Dinkelman takes charge.
Royce Lewis and Matt Wallner were sent to Class AAA by the Minnesota Twins, and are trying to rebound across the river.
Startribune News May 28, 2026
Twins lose Kendry Rojas to pregame injury, fall 6-2 to White Sox to drop series
Rojas was scratched from the start, putting Simeon Woods Richardson on the mound. He struggled during his 2 innings.
Startribune News May 28, 2026