Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Gophers athletics plans to return to full capacity at all venues this fall
The Gophers football program also anticipates a return to usual fan activities, including tailgating, the team's Ski-U-March arrival, Gopher Garden activities and performances from the marching band.
Randy Johnson Jun 22, 2021
For Wolves, chance to truly contend hinges on lottery result tonight
Talent is king in sports, as evidenced by the Wolves' current roster. Now they need one more piece. What are the odds that will happen?
Michael Rand Jun 22, 2021
Will Byron Buxton recognize his Twins teammates when he returns from latest injury?
The broken finger will keep Byron Buxton out of the lineup for weeks during a crucial stretch of the season against AL Central foes. Does this injury foreshadow a roster shakeup?
Michael Rand Jun 22, 2021
Timberwolves have plans for anything that could happen in tonight's draft lottery
President Gersson Rosas said the team has plans if they land a Top 3 pick and plans if they don't. And he has no regrets about not tanking in the final weeks of the season.
Chris Hine Jun 22, 2021
Here's why it still matters, in 2021, that Carl Nassib came out as gay
Perspective: For those that say his coming out shouldn't be a big deal, it certainly is, because of the immeasurable impact on young people contemplating the same.
Chris Hine Jun 22, 2021
Meet the Minnesota athletes aiming for the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo
Minnesota's Paralympic contenders compete in everything from swimming to table tennis to judo to wheelchair rugby. The games begin in Tokyo on August 24.
Rachel Blount Jun 22, 2021
Vikings rookie Jaylen Twyman shot four times, full recovery is expected
Jaylen Twyman, a Washington D.C., native and sixth-round pick by the Vikings out of Pittsburgh, suffered superficial and exit wounds, his agent said.
Andrew Krammer Jun 22, 2021
Byron Buxton suffers broken finger, will be sidelined again for weeks
Megan Ryan Jun 22, 2021
Byron Buxton breaks finger, Miguel Sano hits 12th inning home run as Twins beat Cincinnati
Miguel Sano's two-run homer ended a 5 hour, 14 minute marathon with Cincinnati, but Byron Buxton suffered a fractured pinkie and will miss significant time.
Megan Ryan Jun 22, 2021
Byron Buxton suffers boxer's fracture in hand, will miss several weeks
Megan Ryan Jun 22, 2021