Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Timberwolves get seventh pick in lottery, will give it to Golden State
Only a top three pick would have been protected from the Warriors. Months of dreaming about landing a top three pick and possibly taking hometown prospect Jalen Suggs, came up empty.
Chris Hine Jun 22, 2021
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve looks for solutions to sometimes-clunky play
Cheryl Reeve's hope is that more specific instruction will help smooth out some issues the Lynx have had on the court.
Kent Youngblood Jun 22, 2021
Full house returns with 19,000 reasons to get rocking at Allianz Field
Minnesota United players and coaches expect a loud, boisterous capacity crowd Wednesday at its home stadium for the first time since October of 2019.
Jerry Zgoda Jun 22, 2021
After flashes of competence, Twins' pitching reverts to form
During the team's five-game winning streak, the staff's ERA was 2.57. Then came Tuesday's game with three three-run innings for the Reds, along with some equally shoddy fielding.
Patrick Reusse Jun 22, 2021
High school sports season ends up a winner as robust crowds return
A season that began haltingly last fall and ground to halt in the winter finished up with spring sports state tournaments featuring clutch performances, cool story lines and a sense of, dare we say, n...
Star Tribune Jun 22, 2021
Twins rally goes for naught in 10-7 loss to Cincinnati
Tyler Naquin's three-run homer was the deciding blow after the Twins tied it with five runs in the eighth.
Megan Ryan Jun 22, 2021
Gophers All-American volleyball player Stephanie Samedy returning for extra year
Stephanie Samedy, the 2021 Big Ten player of the year, announced she'll use the NCAA policy allowing another year of eligibility because of the pandemic.
Marcus Fuller Jun 22, 2021
Secret recording reveals rift between Badgers seniors and basketball coach Greg Gard
The Madison newspaper report details 37 minutes of a meeting last season between Greg Gard and Badgers men's basketball players, including two prominent Minnesotans.
Michael Rand Jun 22, 2021
Mystic Lake Derby, with its $150,000 purse, highlights big Wednesday at Canterbury Park
One of Canterbury's biggest racing days this season, the Northern Stars Racing Festival, includes six stakes races. Some of the nation's top trainers are shipping their horses to Shakopee.
Rachel Blount Jun 22, 2021
Without Byron Buxton, Twins finish series against Reds with Bailey Ober on mound
Gilberto Celestino was promoted from Class AAA St. Paul to replace Byron Buxton, who broke a finger on Monday night.
Megan Ryan Jun 22, 2021