Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Bailey Ober has the lowest velocity among MLB starters. Can he remain effective?
The Twins righthander yielded five hits and two runs in 5 innings with one walk and two strikeouts in his last start against the Tigers.
Startribune News Apr 10, 2026
RandBall: The Wild have a major dilemma (and they’re not alone)
Several Minnesota teams are facing key decisions this month.
Startribune News Apr 10, 2026
In preview of first-round playoff series with Dallas, Wild learn some lessons
Thursday's loss was the first for the Wild in regulation in a game they had led after two periods this season.
Startribune News Apr 10, 2026
Rory McIlroy pulls away with birdie binge and sets Masters record with 6-shot lead at halfway mark
The only thing that stopped Rory McIlroy in the Masters was running out of holes to play Friday.
Startribune News Apr 10, 2026
How the Frost’s Kelly Pannek evolved from a defensive forward to the PWHL’s leading scorer
The U.S. Olympian and former Gopher is having a career year at age 30 with a major jump in offensive production in her third PWHL season.
Startribune News Apr 10, 2026
2026 high school baseball: 25 pitchers and position players to watch this season
The University of Minnesota reaped the benefits of a large and deep pool of state baseball talent, landing seven of the top high school players in Minnesota.
Startribune News Apr 10, 2026
Kent Anderson's 2-OT winner lifts Denver past Michigan 4-3 in Frozen Four thriller
Kent Anderson scored from the slot at 7:25 of the second overtime to back up Johnny Hicks' 49 saves and lift Denver to a 4-3 victory over Michigan on Thursday night in a Frozen Four semifinal and keep...
Startribune News Apr 10, 2026
Wild likely to start playoffs on road after blowing third-period lead in 5-4 loss at Dallas
The Wild fell four points behind the Stars with three games to play and likely will open the NHL postseason back in Texas.
Startribune News Apr 09, 2026
Wisconsin beats North Dakota 2-1 to reach its first Frozen Four final since 2010
Simon Tassy and Ryan Botterill scored 27 seconds apart in the first period and Wisconsin defeated North Dakota 2-1 on Thursday to put the Badgers in the Frozen Four title game for the first time since...
Startribune News Apr 09, 2026
New Gophers men’s hockey coach Brett Larson lands Swedish defenseman Axel Lofgren
The 6-4, 201-pounder flipped his commitment from Massachusetts to Minnesota.
Startribune News Apr 09, 2026