Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Reusse: Timberwolves TV analyst Jim Petersen believes Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is beyond compare
Petersen, who played with Hakeem Olajuwon, Ralph Sampson and Manute Bol, believes there's "no ceiling" for San Antonio's big man.
Startribune News May 28, 2026
The White Sox, no longer baseball’s punchline, are a natural rebuilding rival for Twins
The White Sox have gone through some terrible seasons, but in 2026, they are in wild-card contention as they strive for a .500 record.
Startribune News May 28, 2026
Claude Lemieux, the feisty four-time Stanley Cup champion for Avalanche, Devils and Habs, dies at 60
Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion whose ferocious, hard-hitting style of play angered opponents and sometimes overshadowed his prodigious skills and ability to deliver in the biggest ga...
Startribune News May 28, 2026
French Open stunner: No. 1 Jannik Sinner struggles with dizziness during heat wave in 2nd-round loss
Not since Rafael Nadal was winning his record 14 French Opens had a player come to Roland Garros as such an overwhelming favorite to win the clay-court Grand Slam.
Startribune News May 28, 2026
RandBall: Is Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy hungry or is he pouting?
Entering his third season with the Vikings, quarterback J.J. McCarthy is at a crossroads. Kyler Murray is directly in his path.
Startribune News May 28, 2026
Lynx sign former Wings center Teaira McCowan to boost injured frontcourt
Teaira McCowan, 29, should help ease the burden on starters Natasha Howard and Nia Coffey.
Startribune News May 28, 2026
Scoggins: Vikings’ quarterback ‘competition’ likely to end with Kyler Murray at the helm
J.J. McCarthy hasn't been ruled out by coach Kevin O'Connell, but why would Murray sign with Minnesota unless he was going to be the starter?
Startribune News May 28, 2026
Souhan: Lynx, even without Napheesa Collier, are thriving to begin the WNBA season
Coach Cheryl Reeve has never faced a challenge like this one, but her team is atop the standings after a 5-2 start.
Startribune News May 28, 2026
Video: He gave 50 years. Now, Hutchinson track and field is honoring longtime coach Leonard Lasley.
Hutchinson High School held the first annual Leonard Lasley Invitational on May 14.
Startribune News May 28, 2026
Reusse: Gophers softball coach Gretta Melsted ready for new challenge in Big Ten
The Minnesota native was 813-313 in 20 seasons leading Augustana, which won the Division II national title in 2019.
Startribune News May 28, 2026