Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
RandBall: Chris Finch needs to have a big game Thursday for the Wolves
Aside from the home crowd, the biggest edge the Wolves carry into a critical Game 6 is the playoff coaching experience of their head coach.
Startribune News Apr 29, 2026
Wild on verge of advancing in playoffs after Zuccarello-Kaprizov combination solves team’s offensive issues
With key players back, the Wild beat the Stars in Dallas to take a 3-2 advantage in the first round series with Game 6 in St. Paul on Thursday.
Startribune News Apr 29, 2026
Neal: Mats Zuccarello was gassed, but he got the Wild back at full throttle in victory over Dallas Stars
The Wild's 4-2 road win gave them a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup playoff series.
Startribune News Apr 29, 2026
Familiar issues arise for Twins offense, bullpen in 7-1 loss to Mariners
After a one-day reprieve, the same problems that have hurt the Twins resurfaced in a defeat to Seattle. The Twins have lost 10 of 12.
Startribune News Apr 28, 2026
Live replay: Wild claim critical Game 5 with 4-2 victory over Stars, take control of playoff series
The Wild got goals from Mats Zuccarello, Matt Boldy, Michael McCarron and Kirill Kaprizov and lead the best-of-seven series 3-2. Game 6 is Thursday in St. Paul.
Startribune News Apr 28, 2026
Twins promote Luis García to bullpen, put Garrett Acton on injured list
The New York Mets released Garca six games into his one-year, $1.75 million contract, and the Twins signed him to a minor league deal April 21.
Startribune News Apr 28, 2026
Veteran wide receiver Jauan Jennings will visit Vikings
Jennings was with the San Francisco 49ers for the past six seasons and became a free agent in March.
Startribune News Apr 28, 2026
Shannon Currier hired as new football coach at Benilde-St. Margaret’s
Currier, a former head coach at Concordia University-St. Paul, resigned from the position at DeLaSalle to lead the Red Knights.
Startribune News Apr 28, 2026
RandBall: Rob Brzezinski is cleaning up a lot of the Vikings’ messes
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is gone, but the instinct to always be competitive remains with the Vikings.
Startribune News Apr 28, 2026
After transfer portal additions, expectations are higher than ever for Gophers women’s basketball
Coach Dawn Plitzuweit gave a glimpse into how the 2026-27 Gophers roster shapes up coming off the team's first Sweet 16 since 2005.
Startribune News Apr 28, 2026