Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
It's only mid-June but the 2021 Twins are just about out of time
The power hitting comes and goes and the injuries just keep coming. But put pitching at the top of the list of reasons why this team is almost cooked.
La Velle E. Neal III Jun 14, 2021
Source: Defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson nearing deal to return to Vikings
Sheldon Richardson, 30, was released by the Browns in April to save cap space after playing two years into a three-year deal he signed upon leaving Minnesota in 2018.
Andrew Krammer Jun 14, 2021
Stillwater's Benning is the Star Tribune's Metro Player of the Year
Jim Paulsen Jun 14, 2021
Danielle Hunter reports to Vikings minicamp after agreeing to new contract
The Vikings and star defensive end Danielle Hunter have resolved the issue of the pass rusher's unhappiness with his current deal.
Ben Goessling Jun 14, 2021
Indians ace Bieber shut down 2 weeks with shoulder strain
Shane Bieber's season is suddenly on pause, leaving the Indians to survive for a while without their ace.
TOM WITHERS Jun 14, 2021
Minnesota boys' volleyball tournament to be played despite high school league vote against sanctioning sport
Sixteen teams will participate in the tournament, which will be held Wednesday and Thursday in Shakopee.
Jim Paulsen Jun 14, 2021
'Super exposed.' Mitch Garver shares the pain of a catcher's life
Catchers accept a certain degree of occupational hazard. Foul tips are going to sting body parts. Mitch Garver knows both the risks and the rewards.
Chip Scoggins Jun 14, 2021
Four major story lines to sort out as the Vikings begin minicamp
Danielle Hunter's status and changes in the secondary are among the team's top stories to watch this week at the team's mandatory minicamp.
Ben Goessling Jun 14, 2021
Lakeville's Regan Smith swims fastest time in Olympic trials backstroke preliminaries
The 100 backstroke field includes five of the six fastest American women ever to compete in the event. Regan Smith was fastest of them all this morning.
Rachel Blount Jun 14, 2021
The Twins don't have any players — including Byron Buxton — untouchable in a trade
It seems amazing to say this after the optimism the Twins brought into this season and after the start Buxton had to his year. But this team is going nowhere.
Michael Rand Jun 14, 2021