Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Amid pandemic, profoundly human stories lift the Tokyo Olympics
Jim Souhan Aug 08, 2021
Injured Jordan Thompson basks in long-awaited Olympic gold for U.S. women's volleyball team
Jordan Thompson of Edina didn't play because an ankle injury but relished the 3-0 victory over Brazil that gave the U.S. its first gold medal in women's volleyball.
Rachel Blount Aug 08, 2021
United States cruises to seventh consecutive gold medal in women's basketball
Brittney Griner finished with 30 points in Sunday's gold medal game vs. Japan, the second-most in one game in U.S. Olympic women's basketball history.
Jim Souhan Aug 08, 2021
Why is Andrelton Simmons still with the Twins?
La Velle E. Neal III Aug 07, 2021
Yordan Alvarez hits 50th homer, Astros shut out Twins 4-0
Yordan Alvarez hit the 50th home run of his career, rookie Luis Garcia pitched six scoreless innings, and three relievers completed the four-hitter to help the Houston Astros to a 4-0 win over the Min...
KRISTIE RIEKEN Aug 07, 2021
Minnesota United keeps its successful run going
Jerry Zgoda Aug 07, 2021
Minnesota United keeps its successful run going
Jerry Zgoda Aug 07, 2021
Byron Buxton's return looms for the Twins
Byron Buxton will work out with the Twins this week before a rehabilitation course for him is plotted.
La Velle E. Neal III Aug 07, 2021
Vikings try to make U.S. Bank Stadium feel normal after a week that wasn't
Ben Goessling Aug 07, 2021
Transfer linebacker Jack Gibbens fitting right in with Gophers
Randy Johnson Aug 07, 2021