Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Balanced Lynx thump Las Vegas for sixth consecutive victory
The Lynx on Friday did not attempt a free throw in Las Vegas, but four starters scored in double figures and they shot 40.9% on threes.
Kent Youngblood Jul 09, 2021
Kenta Maeda's second straight strong start helps Twins beat Tigers 4-2
Kenta Maeda's wardrobe on Friday functioned fine, with with five more scoreless innings at Target Field leading the way for a second consecutive Twins win over Detroit.
Christina Long Jul 09, 2021
Water tower is lasting tribute to Arlington town baseball tradition
Arlington brought home townball championships in 1967, 1969, 1979, 1984 and 1985. The pride over this was such that Arlington's water tower maintains the design of a baseball.
Patrick Reusse Jul 09, 2021
Twins' rookie corps steps in because of injuries, and make the most of it
The Twins on Friday started three rookies in 23-year-old right fielder Alex Kirilloff, 24-year-old left fielder Trevor Larnach and 23-year-old catcher Ben Rortvedt.
Christina Long Jul 09, 2021
Modano ties Smoltz with closing albatross at Edgewood Tahoe
Hall of Fame hockey player Mike Modano holed out from 205 yards on the par-5 18th Friday for the first albatross in American Century Championship history and a share of the first-round lead with John ...
Star Tribune Staff Jul 09, 2021
'Fast and furious' NHL offseason to unfold over three weeks
Pausing the Stanley Cup celebration and with his voice still hoarse from partying, Alex Killorn acknowledged the back-to-back champion Tampa Bay Lightning will not be back together on the ice when the...
STEPHEN WHYNO Jul 09, 2021
At Wimbledon, Pliskova seeks 1st Grand Slam title, Barty 2nd
Ash Barty will be trying to win a second trophy in her past seven Grand Slam tournaments when she faces Karolina Pliskova at Wimbledon on Saturday.
HOWARD FENDRICH Jul 09, 2021
McGregor seeks revenge in 3rd fight with Poirier at UFC 264
Conor McGregor was soundly beaten by Dustin Poirier less than six months ago. That doesn't seem like enough time for the Irish superstar to patch all the holes Poirier punched in his game.
GREG BEACHAM Jul 09, 2021
Unified Milwaukee hosts NBA Finals 50 years after title run
Much has changed in Milwaukee since the Bucks won their last NBA title a half-century ago.
STEVE MEGARGEE Jul 09, 2021
Twins starter Kenta Maeda faces Tigers, coming off best outing of the season
Joe Christensen Jul 09, 2021