Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Boys' volleyball supporters in Minnesota power on in wake of vote denying sanction
Jim Paulsen Jun 29, 2021
Blazers introduce Billups, 'stand by' hire amid criticism
The Portland Trail Blazers went into damage-control mode while introducing Chauncey Billups as their new coach Tuesday, amid questions about how they selected him over more experienced candidates and ...
ANNE M. PETERSON Jun 29, 2021
'Sad story': An injured Serena Williams is out of Wimbledon
Serena Williams bit her upper lip. She held her left hand over her mouth and tried to hold back tears while getting ready to serve.
CHRIS LEHOURITES Jun 29, 2021
Minnesota United coach, players back teammate accused of racial slur as MLS investigation continues
Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath and two players offered support for the unnamed player accused of directing a slur toward Portland's Diego Chara.
Jerry Zgoda Jun 29, 2021
Mariners' Santiago suspended 10 games for foreign substance
Seattle Mariners pitcher Hctor Santiago became the first player disciplined under Major League Baseball's crackdown on grip-enhancing foreign substances, given a 10-game suspension Tuesday.
Star Tribune Staff Jun 29, 2021
Serena Williams out of Wimbledon after stopping with injury
Serena Williams stopped playing her first-round match at Wimbledon in the first set Tuesday after she hurt her left leg by slipping during a point, a sudden end to her latest bid for a record-tying 24...
CHRIS LEHOURITES Jun 29, 2021
Skaggs' family sues Angels, 2 employees for negligence
The family of former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs filed lawsuits Tuesday in Texas and California charging the team and two former employees with negligence in his drug-related death two yea...
Star Tribune Staff Jun 29, 2021
Regents approve Gophers stadium name change to Huntington Bank Stadium
The stadium had been known as TCF Bank Stadium since it opened in 2009, but Huntington Bank's merger with TCF was finalized this month.
Joe Christensen Jun 29, 2021
What's it like to see your kid nail a spot on the Olympic team? Watch this.
Roseville native Mason Ferlic dug deep down the stretch of the Olympic trials steeplechase final with a little help from his family. Here's the joyous video from the end of the race.
Bob Timmons Jun 29, 2021
MLB needs to take away control of 'rainouts' from home teams
Michael Rand Jun 29, 2021