Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
J.J. McCarthy says Vikings told him it’s a ‘true competition’ at quarterback with Kyler Murray
McCarthy said there's no "awkwardness" between him and Murray, a two-time Pro Bowler who signed with the team in March.
Startribune News May 27, 2026
Gophers wrestling lands STMA’s two-time state champion Landon Thoennes
Landon Thoennes, who helped St. Michael-Albertville win a third consecutive state wrestling title this year, committed to the Gophers.
Startribune News May 27, 2026
Gophers football gets kickoff times for five games on 2026 schedule, plus TV info for four
The Gophers will close their regular season by traveling to play Wisconsin on Black Friday on NBC.
Startribune News May 27, 2026
Minnesota Top 25: Statewide baseball rankings from Prep Baseball Minnesota
Section play has already shaken up teams in the rankings based on performances through Sunday.
Startribune News May 27, 2026
Byron Buxton reluctantly spending more time as Twins DH to recover from sore hip, shoulder
Buxton was out of the lineup for five consecutive games because of the injury, and he has played center field only once in the team's past 12 games.
Startribune News May 27, 2026
RandBall: Are Wild and Timberwolves further from contention than we thought?
The Colorado Avalanche just got swept. The San Antonio Spurs are on the verge of losing their series. Does that tell us anything about the Minnesota teams that just lost to them?
Startribune News May 27, 2026
Watch Class 4A, Section 6 and Class 3A, Section 6 baseball tournament games
Two teams earned their spots in the Minnesota high school baseball state tournament. Watch the replays on Strib Varsity.
Startribune News May 27, 2026
Twins move Brooks Lee from shortstop to third base after Royce Lewis demoted to minors
The team plans to rotate among Orlando Arcia, Ryan Kreidler and Tristan Gray at shortstop for the foreseeable future.
Startribune News May 27, 2026
Neal: Wild should be Stanley Cup contenders in 2027 — if they finally address this missing piece
If Bill Guerin can land a top center, which has been a need for more than a decade, Minnesota should have what it needs to take the next step.
Startribune News May 27, 2026
The new Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail takes its first steps
Plus, another trail is opening in Henderson; get moving at Global Running Day event.
Startribune News May 27, 2026