Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Lynx bust game open in final minutes, beat New York Liberty for eighth straight win
The Lynx and Liberty stayed close and traded leads for much of the night until a pair of three-pointers sparked the Lynx and get their winning streak going.
Kent Youngblood Aug 16, 2021
Twins top Rays in ninth, take third series in row from a first-place team
Though the postseason is long out of reach, it's been a remarkable stretch for the Twins, who have now won two out of three against the Astros, White Sox and Rays.
Phil Miller Aug 16, 2021
Clutch three-pointer by Jaden McDaniels helps lift Wolves over 76ers in summer league
Jaden McDaniels hit a tying three-pointer with 2.7 seconds left in regulation, and the Timberwolves improved to 4-0 in Las Vegas Summer League play with a 99-96 overtime victory over Philadelphia.
Star Tribune Aug 15, 2021
Gold medalist Steveson declines spot on U.S. wrestling team for senior world championships
The Gophers wrestler from Apple Valley had until Sunday to notify USA Wrestling whether he would accept an automatic berth to the world championships.
Star Tribune Staff Aug 15, 2021
Report: Former Gopher Oturu to be dealt by Clippers to Grizzlies
Daniel Oturu, a second-year center, would be traded along with guards Patrick Beverley and Rajon Rondo to Memphis to acquire point guard Eric Bledsoe.
Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times Aug 15, 2021
Lynx start slow but find pre-break magic in 88-78 win over New York Liberty
The victory was Minnesota's eighth in a row.
Kent Youngblood Aug 15, 2021
Back from Olympics, Joe Ryan ready for next phase of his career with Twins
Righthander Joe Ryan helped the United States win a silver medal in Tokyo, where he learned he was traded for Nelson Cruz.
Phil Miller Aug 15, 2021
Kelly Kleine was an aspiring sideline reporter who became an NFL pioneer instead
On the NFL: After starting in public relations with the Vikings and aspiring to be a sideline reporter, Wisconsin native Kelly Kleine has moved into scouting - and the Broncos front office.
Mark Craig Aug 15, 2021
Vikings begin trimming roster by waiving DE Jordan Brailford, LS Turner Bernard
Andrew Krammer Aug 15, 2021
Jorge Polanco's ninth-inning sacrifice fly lifts Twins over Rays 5-4
Phil Miller Aug 15, 2021