Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Paige Bueckers trademarks 'Paige Buckets,' eyes $1 million in earnings
Former Hopkins and current Connecticut standout Paige Bueckers is the latest collegiate star hoping to make money off new NCAA rules.
Jeff Day Aug 04, 2021
As Twins fill rotation, don't forget newly acquired John Gant
Michael Rand Aug 04, 2021
Charlie Barnes seeks first big-league victory as Twins finish two-game series with Reds
Jorge Polanco's dramatic home run lifted the Twins to victory on Tuesday night. He'll play shortstop today.
Phil Miller Aug 04, 2021
Fahnbulleh of Hopkins, Bednarek of Wisconsin. 'Two kids from the north' battle in Olympic 200 meters
On Thursday morning in the Twin Cities, Joe Fahnbulleh's extended family put together a watch party. Kenny Bednarek's people did the same in Rice Lake, Wis.
Jim Souhan Aug 04, 2021
Moving on from Parise, Suter: Wild coach Dean Evason thinks Wild will make 'seamless' transition
Half of the Wild's defense is new, and the forward lines are unclear. But coach Dean Evason isn't preparing to overhaul the team's style of play.
Sarah McLellan Aug 04, 2021
Gophers football training camp starts with goal of recapturing 2019's success
The Gophers think they have the skills to quickly move beyond last season's 3-4 record, a season that suffered from COVID issues. Their first test will be a huge one.
Randy Johnson Aug 04, 2021
Vikings release Jeff Gladney after his indictment on domestic violence charge
Jeff Gladney, a first-round draft pick in 2020, was indicted by a Texas grand jury on a felony charge stemming from an altercation with a former girlfriend in April.
Ben Goessling Aug 04, 2021
USA women's basketball routs Australia to reach semifinals in Tokyo
With aggressive half-court defense and a dominating performance from Breanna Stewart, the U.S. went on a 17-0 run in the first quarter against Australia and was never threatened.
Jim Souhan Aug 04, 2021
Vikings owner Mark Wilf adds his voice to vaccination push for players
Mark Craig Aug 04, 2021
Vikings offensive line far from settled as Christian Darrisaw remains sidelined
First-round pick Christian Darrisaw has yet to take a snap at left tackle and the right guard rotation continued during the first padded practice of training camp.
Andrew Krammer Aug 04, 2021