Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Ninth-inning home runs by Josh Donaldson, Nelson Cruz give Twins stunning win over Yankees
Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman had given up one run all season until Josh Donaldson smashed a game-tying home run and Nelson Cruz added the game winner.
Phil Miller Jun 11, 2021
Bad international soccer and all, this is why fans can't get enough
Players are worn out or not exactly at their best on hastily built teams, but international tournament games such as U.S. vs. Mexico pull on fans' emotions like no other.
Jon Marthaler, Special to the Star Tribune Jun 11, 2021
Cruz can't recall a more dramatic walk-off, but will the euphoric win change anything?
Phil Miller Jun 11, 2021
Home runs by Josh Donaldson, Nelson Cruz give Twins a walkoff over Yankees
Josh Donaldson hit a tying two-run homer off Aroldis Chapman, and Nelson Cruz followed with a winning homer two batters later, and the Twins shocked the Yankees with a 7-5 victory.
Phil Miller Jun 11, 2021
Win over Yankees is least likely ending for a mostly disappointing Twins team
The Twins on Thursday beat the Yankees to avert a sweep, but improved the season record to only 25-37.
Jim Souhan Jun 10, 2021
Home runs by Josh Donaldson, Nelson Cruz give Twins a walkoff over Yankees
Josh Donaldson hit a tying two-run homer off Aroldis Chapman, and Nelson Cruz followed with a winning homer two batters later, and the Twins shocked the Yankees with a 7-5 victory
Phil Miller Jun 10, 2021
Another outfield injury for Twins forces Nick Gordon back out to center
Alex Kirilloff sprained his ankle early, and left Thursday's game as a precaution.
Phil Miller Jun 10, 2021
Juarez leads Oklahoma past Florida State for fifth title
Giselle Juarez re-emerged as the star pitcher Oklahoma needed to complement its high-powered offense, and now the Sooners are national champions again.
CLIFF BRUNT Jun 10, 2021
Deer farming drives predicament over CWD-infested dump site on public land
Minnesota officials are scrambling to fight against the spread of chronic wasting disease in northern deer herds where the always fatal neurological disease has traveled via deer farming
Tony Kennedy Jun 10, 2021
St. Cloud's Alise Willoughby named to third Olympic team in BMX racing
Thursday was a busy day for several Minnesota athletes trying to reach the Tokyo Olympics, with Alise Willoughby providing the highlight in BMX racing.
Rachel Blount Jun 10, 2021