Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Reusse: Bethany Lutheran baseball’s ‘miracle’ run has team chasing spot in D-III World Series
The Vikings upset UW-Whitewater last weekend to advance to a super regional in Adrian, Mich., that begins Friday.
Startribune News May 20, 2026
RandBall: Change is coming for the Wolves. Tim Connelly told us as much.
The president of basketball operations said a lot on Tuesday, and most of it pointed to an offseason of transition.
Startribune News May 20, 2026
Natasha Howard’s return to Minnesota gives injured Lynx frontcourt a huge lift
The three-time WNBA champion is starting at center with Napheesa Collier and Dorka Juhsz out with injuries.
Startribune News May 20, 2026
Vikings conclude ‘exploratory interviews’ in GM search, narrow list to five candidates
The Vikings, who will begin the next round of interviews in the coming days, requested interviews with nine external candidates in addition to internal candidate Rob Brzezinski.
Startribune News May 20, 2026
It’s an uphill battle for state’s recruits to pick up Division I men’s basketball offers
Recruiting Across Minnesota: College coaches are more selective with high school recruits, resulting in a decline of D-I signees from MN.
Startribune News May 20, 2026
Byron Buxton’s return can’t lift Twins’ bats in 2-1 loss to Astros
Buxton came back to the lineup the same day Royce Lewis was sent to Class AAA and Ryan Jeffers was placed on the injured list.
Startribune News May 19, 2026
With NFL draft coming to town, event organizers celebrate a win for Minnesota
The Twin Cities have "another opportunity" to showcase all they have to offer with hundreds of thousands expected for one of the league's key events, which will be anchored in downtown Minneapolis.
Startribune News May 19, 2026
Tim Connelly knows Wolves must improve to keep up with Spurs and Thunder
The Wolves president of basketball operations doesn't sound ready to run things back again after the team's second-round exit.
Startribune News May 19, 2026
Five things to know about the 2028 NFL draft coming to the Twin Cities
Minnesota was awarded the draft by the league Tuesday after submitting a bid in March. Events - and crowds - will be prominent near and far.
Startribune News May 19, 2026
Video: Jason Potts leads Edina girls flag football in inaugural season
Jason Potts, who coached Edina to the Class 6A football title in November, is the first head coach for the inaugural Edina girls flag football team this spring.
Startribune News May 19, 2026