Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
'A bit much': Naomi Osaka cites pressure in Olympic loss
It wasn't the ending that Naomi Osaka - nor her multitudes of fans across Japan and worldwide - had expected.
ANDREW DAMPF Jul 27, 2021
Max Kepler delivers 10th-inning walkoff single as Twins outlast Tigers 6-5
Christina Long Jul 26, 2021
Northern lights: Alaska teen shocks with Olympic swim gold
Alaska is renowned for its majestic natural beauty. The snowy peaks. The glistening glaciers. The sparkling fjords.
PAUL NEWBERRY Jul 26, 2021
Lakeville's Regan Smith wins bronze medal in 100-meter backstroke at Tokyo Games
It is the first Olympic medal for Regan Smith, who finished behind Australia's Kaylee McKeown and Canada's Kylie Masse.
Rachel Blount Jul 26, 2021
After contract talks break down, Byron Buxton insists he wants to stay with Twins
Speaking at Target Field before Monday's game against the Tigers, Byron Buxton said he wanted to stay with the Twins, who selected him No. 2 overall in the 2012 draft.
Christina Long Jul 26, 2021
Being unbeatable is a myth, even for Katie Ledecky
American swimming star Katie Ledecky was beaten by her Australian rival Ariarne Titmus in the 400 freestyle, but Ledecky has more miles to swim in the Tokyo Games and beyond.
Jim Souhan Jul 26, 2021
Going from Wild to Kraken, Carson Soucy says: 'It's going to be hard to leave'
Sarah McLellan Jul 26, 2021
Totino-Grace's Demarion Watson becomes second Minnesota hoops senior to pick Iowa State
Marcus Fuller Jul 26, 2021
3M Open headed again for post-British Open date in 2022
Jerry Zgoda Jul 26, 2021
Twins sign first-round pick Chase Petty for $2.5 million
Christina Long, Phil Miller Jul 26, 2021