Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Michael Pineda starts as Twins meet Tigers in all-too-familiar series
Chris Miller Jul 26, 2021
Huge (over)night of Olympic action for United States women's sports
There are five significant events that will play a role in determining the success of U.S. women's teams at the Olympics.
Star Tribune staff Jul 26, 2021
Soaking in the Olympic moment, Shane Wiskus and USA men take fifth in team gymnastics final
Shane Wiskus won't be bringing an Olympic medal back to Minnesota. But he said he'll still be bringing home something wonderful from Tokyo.
Rachel Blount Jul 26, 2021
13-year-olds win gold and silver — and trailblazer status in Olympic women's skateboarding
Girls trying to convince their parents that they should be allowed to skateboard can now point to the 13-year-old Olympic champs from Japan and Brazil.
JOHN LEICESTER Jul 26, 2021
The Twins paid Josh Donaldson. What should that mean for Byron Buxton?
The Twins doled out $92 million guaranteed over four seasons for an aging corner infielder with an injury history. By that standard, RandBall says ponying up for Buxton should be an easy call.
Michael Rand Jul 26, 2021
Family IDs second victim in fatal Orono crash along Lake Minnetonka
The family has identified a second young man killed in an Orono car crash over the weekend that also killed 20-year-old Mack Motzko, son of Gophers men's hockey coach Bob Motzko.
Kim Hyatt Jul 26, 2021
Driver identified in fatal Orono crash along Lake Minnetonka
The family has identified a second young man killed in an Orono car crash over the weekend that also killed 20-year-old Mack Motzko, son of Gophers men's hockey coach Bob Motzko.
Kim Hyatt Jul 26, 2021
Vikings training camp position preview: Defensive backs
Andrew Krammer Jul 26, 2021
Former Gopher Bowe Becker wins swimming gold in 4x100 freestyle relay
Bowe Becker, a Big Ten champion in freestyle sprint events, handled the third leg for the U.S., which swam the third fastest time in history.
Jim Souhan Jul 26, 2021
Former Gopher Bowe Becker wins swimming gold in 4x100 freestyle relay
Bowe Becker, a Big Ten champion in freestyle sprint events, handled the third leg for the U.S., which swam the third fastest time in history.
Jim Souhan Jul 26, 2021