Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez 'honored' to officially join Timberwolves, Lynx ownership group
Chris Hine Jul 21, 2021
Gophers head to Big Ten football media days, where COVID-19 will remain in the news
Randy Johnson Jul 21, 2021
'Sho-Time' comes to town as Ohtani, Angels face Twins starting Thursday
The Japanese slugger has also been one of baseball's best pitchers this season. The Twins begin a four-game series with Los Angeles on Thursday.
Phil Miller Jul 21, 2021
'Sho-Time' comes to town as Shohei Ohtani, Angels face Twins starting Thursday
"He's a spectacle. He brings a dimension and does things on a baseball field that you only dream about," Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. "It's almost fictional."
Phil Miller Jul 21, 2021
Alex Kirilloff will have season-ending wrist surgery; Twins recall Willians Astudillo
Outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff has been playing despite a torn ligament in his right wrist during his rookie season.
Phil Miller Jul 21, 2021
Title rewards Antetokounmpo's decision to commit to Bucks
This could have been the offseason in which Giannis Antetokounmpo entered the free-agent market and perhaps teamed up with another superstar to try winning multiple NBA titles together.
STEVE MEGARGEE Jul 21, 2021
Seattle selects Carson Soucy from Wild in expansion draft
Carson Soucy was one of the most intriguing players made available by the Wild, an efficient top-six defender with size and grit on a cost-friendly contract.
Sarah McLellan Jul 21, 2021
Suter and Parise buyouts make this a prove-it year for the Wild
We'll learn a lot about the path forward from the 2021-22 season, after which a lot more difficult decisions will loom for the organization.
Michael Rand Jul 21, 2021
A Vikings fan's nightmare: Cowboys score again with digital 'Hail Mary' pass
The famous and hotly disputed touchdown pass that gave Dallas a long-ago playoff victory over the Vikings is up for auction as a non-fungible token. Bids start at $20,000.
SCHUYLER DIXON Jul 21, 2021
Sweden stuns US 3-0 in women's soccer at Olympics
The Americans, ranked No. 1 in the world and the favorites to win gold in Tokyo, were riding a 44-match unbeaten streak heading into the match.
ANNE M. PETERSON Jul 21, 2021