Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Vikings: Make or break; Gophers: Now or never; Twins: Sell or not
Star Tribune Staff Jul 07, 2021
Paul carries Suns past Giannis, Bucks in NBA Finals opener
Chris Paul waited 16 years to get to the NBA Finals, bringing with him a team starving for its first championship.
BRIAN MAHONEY Jul 06, 2021
Two effective starters, but White Sox's Carlos Rodon bests Twins' Jose Berrios
Jose Berrios allowed only one hit, striking out 10 and retiring 15 of the final 16 batters he faced. But costly early errors by the Twins couldn't be overcome.
Randy Johnson Jul 06, 2021
Jose Berrios, Twins' best trade chip, should stay in Minnesota
La Velle E. Neal III Jul 06, 2021
Dog days and rabbit holes: How a sportswriter can easily waste a July day 'doing research'
Dog days and rabbit holes: You start by looking up a baseball manager and, before you know it, you're recalling scenes from "The Natural" and "True Detective 2."
Patrick Reusse Jul 06, 2021
Minnesota United's Hassani Dotson finds right place, right time to ask, 'Will you?'
Hassani Dotson's proposal to his now fiancee after Saturday's Minnesota United home game went around the world on video
Jerry Zgoda Jul 06, 2021
Italy beats Spain on penalties, reaches Euro 2020 final
Facing a wall of nervous blue-and-white clad Italy fans behind the goal, Jorginho took his trademark hop and skip before calmly stroking in the winning penalty.
STEVE DOUGLAS Jul 06, 2021
No relay: Banned sprinter Richardson left off Olympic team
Banned sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was not on the Olympic roster released Tuesday by USA Track and Field, a decision that means the American champion's positive test for marijuana will cost ...
EDDIE PELLS and PAT GRAHAM Jul 06, 2021
Rain threatens as Twins, White Sox prepare for second game of series
Randy Johnson Jul 06, 2021
ESPN takes Nichols off NBA Finals duty after leaked comments
ESPN replaced Rachel Nichols as its sideline reporter for the NBA Finals following a report detailing critical comments she made about Black colleague Maria Taylor.
BRIAN MAHONEY Jul 06, 2021