Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Wild dumps Ryan Suter and Zach Parise, buying out their long-term contracts
After signing the two to identical 13-year, $98 million contracts nine years ago to revitalize the franchise, the Wild cut ties with both players Tuesday by announcing it will buy out the remainder of...
Sarah McLellan Jul 13, 2021
Centennial girls' soccer motto took on new meaning as storied coach Ginger Flohaug left the pitch for good
Everyday passion fueled Ginger Flohaug, the Star Tribune All-Metro Sports Awards Girls' Team Coach of the Year, to a final highly successful season.
David La Vaque Jul 13, 2021
Washington Football Team to get new nickname in 2022 that won't include any American Indian imagery
The move poses a stark contrast to the team's rhetoric in previous years, when owner Daniel Snyder insisted the team would "never" change its name.
Nicki Jhabvala Jul 13, 2021
Minnesota-born son of American Pharoah set to make racing debut at Canterbury Park on Sunday
Sota King, a three-year-old colt who is an offspring of the 2015 Triple Crown winner, is among 13 horses scheduled to race Sunday for a $35,000 purse.
Star Tribune Staff Jul 13, 2021
Patrick Reusse on the 1991 U.S. Open, Minnesota's return to big-time golf
Patrick Reusse joins the Daily Delivery to offer perspectives on the 1991 U.S. Open at Hazeltine, which paved the way for two PGA Championships and two Ryder Cups to be awarded to Minnesota.
Star Tribune Staff Jul 13, 2021
'Everybody loves Nelson.' Fellow All-Stars shower praise on Twins' 41-year-old star Nelson Cruz
Nelson Cruz's arrival at the All-Star festivities in Denver, just in time for team photos after his flight was delayed, was cause for celebration among his peers.
Phil Miller Jul 13, 2021
From 0-4 to hottest WNBA team: How the Lynx turned around their season
A season that started with injuries and issues on both end of the court has undergone a dramatic transformation. Here are five reasons behind the change.
Kent Youngblood Jul 13, 2021
U.S. men's basketball team booed on home soil after exhibition loss to Australia
While these are glorified scrimmages, this much is already certain - an Olympic medal seems far from a lock for the U.S. men's basketball team.
TIM REYNOLDS Jul 13, 2021
Gophers' Zack Raabe drafted in eighth round by Brewers
Star Tribune staff Jul 12, 2021
Alonso bests Mancini, Ohtani for 2nd straight HR Derby title
Pete Alonso hit 74 total home runs and beat Trey Mancini 23-22 in the final round Monday, becoming the third player to win consecutive titles.
RONALD BLUM Jul 12, 2021