Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Edina's Jordan Thompson proving she belongs on the U.S. Olympic volleyball team
Jordan Thompson has grown into a star for the top-ranked Americans, combining ferocious kills, enthusiasm for her team and bloodlines that reach into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Jim Paulsen Jul 22, 2021
Josh Donaldson hears the noise, brings the bat as Twins win final game of White Sox series
Every time he batted, fielded a ball or just walked to his position, Josh Donaldson heard the boos and taunts that followed his criticism of Chicago pitcher Lucas Giolito.
Phil Miller Jul 22, 2021
Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan at peace, ready to lead after father's death
Ted Morgan was so proud of his son - and it wasn't just because Tanner Morgan overcame long odds to become a standout Big Ten quarterback.
Chip Scoggins Jul 22, 2021
Minneapolis Park Board kills Hiawatha Golf Course redesign plan again, renames clubhouse after Solomon Hughes
The course is home turf for many Twin Cities Black golfers. It's also plagued by water problems.
Susan Du Jul 22, 2021
Max Kepler, Jorge Polanco homer as Twins stop White Sox 7-2
Both Max Kepler and Jorge Polanco homered for the second consecutive game, and the Twins wound up hitting eight homers in four games in Chicago.
Phil Miller Jul 21, 2021
Japan's pandemic policy: Wringing of hands followed by counting of money
A cauldron of inconsistent rules and policies makes no sense. At the top of the list is letting unvaccinated athletes from all over the world into japan.
Jim Souhan Jul 21, 2021
Gophers QB Tanner Morgan at peace, ready to lead after father's death
"I know what my purpose is," Gophers senior quarterback Tanner Morgan said.
Chip Scoggins Jul 21, 2021
Louis Oosthuizen gets back to work for 3M Open after another major title eludes him
One of eight men who have finished runner-up in all four majors, 2010 British Open champ Louis Oosthuizen is in Blaine this week.
Jerry Zgoda Jul 21, 2021
Olympic Diary: A version of Twitter to get behind
Jim Souhan Jul 21, 2021
Rickie Fowler tees off at 3M Open with work to be done to ensure Fed Ex Cup playoffs spot
Brian Stensaas Jul 21, 2021