Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Twins drop struggling pitcher Matt Shoemaker after another bad outing
The veteran righthander struggled through 11 starts before heading to the bullpen. He had an 8.06 ERA in 54 innings.
La Velle E. Neal III Jul 01, 2021
Glen Taylor's sale of Timberwolves ownership stake to Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez can continue
Jeff Day, Chris Hine Jul 01, 2021
Kayla McBride turns tide in third-quarter run that boosts Lynx past Mercury, over .500
Kayla McBride scored 10 points in a 12-0 run that turned a one-point deficit into an 11-point lead. Then she helped hold off a Phoenix rally.
Kent Youngblood Jul 01, 2021
Four-star Philadelphia guard Jameel Brown impressed by Gophers on his official visit
Jameel Brown, who is ranked No. 86 nationally by 247Sports.com, reopened his recruitment after originally committing to Purdue.
Marcus Fuller Jul 01, 2021
Gophers star Marcus Carr withdraws from NBA draft, but doesn't plan to return to Minnesota
All-Big Ten point guard Marcus Carr, was the top-ranked transfer available this spring, and has decided to return to school after testing the draft process.
Marcus Fuller Jul 01, 2021
Josh Donaldson says war of words with Lucas Giolito continued in Chicago ballpark parking lot
Josh Donaldson's intentions were clear as soon as he sat down Wednesday for a Zoom conference call. He appeared on the screen wearing a T-shirt that read, "You Got Something To Say?"
La Velle E. Neal III Jul 01, 2021
Twins prospect is Lin-Manuel Miranda's cousin — and knows something about smash hits, too
Jose Miranda is the cousin of the "Hamilton" creator and star, and had quite an opening night for the Class AAA Saints. What will he do for an encore?
Michael Rand Jul 01, 2021
Ten-run beating more evidence Twins-Sox rivalry turning ugly — in Chicago's favor
Eight games into the season series and there's no doubt about it: The White Sox are better, stronger and faster than the Twins. The latest example was Wednesday's 13-3 thumping by Chicago.
La Velle E. Neal III Jul 01, 2021
Chris Paul leads Suns past Clippers 130-103, into NBA Finals
Tears welled in Chris Paul's eyes. A message in black ink on his shoes said it all: Can't give up now.
BETH HARRIS Jul 01, 2021
Twins-White Sox rivalry is turning ugly — in Chicago's favor
Animosity is nothing new, but now White Sox are dominating Twins.
La Velle E. Neal III Jul 01, 2021