Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Wild snap losing streak with 4-3 overtime win over Blackhawks
Mats Zuccarello scored the game winner after Chicago tied it up late in the third period.
Startribune News Mar 17, 2026
Timberwolves defeat Suns 116-104 with Anthony Edwards out
The Wolves improved to 7-4 without their star, who is sidelined with right knee inflammation.
Startribune News Mar 17, 2026
Vikings sign punter Johnny Hekker to one-year contract
The 36-year-old replaces Ryan Wright, who signed with the Saints last week, and gives the Vikings a veteran as acclaimed for his holding skills as his punting.
Startribune News Mar 17, 2026
Vikings sign Bills OT Ryan Van Demark to offer sheet
The 27-year-old played both left and right tackle last season, his third in the NFL.
Startribune News Mar 17, 2026
Anthony Edwards goes one-on-one with Barack Obama in hoops matchup
Edwards, the Timberwolves' star guard, and Obama spar on and off the court in a marketing video promoting the Obama Presidential Center.
Startribune News Mar 17, 2026
Full brackets announced for boys basketball state tournament
The top seeds are Tartan (Class 4A), Totino-Grace (3A), Goodhue (2A) and Henning (1A).
Startribune News Mar 17, 2026
Twins cut three players from spring roster, including prospect Kala’i Rosario
The cuts leave the Twins with 21 position players in big-league camp.
Startribune News Mar 17, 2026
Reusse: St. Thomas’ first NIT game brings up memories of Elgin Baylor and Minneapolis Lakers
Meanwhile, the WNBA's negotiations with its players continue to drag on.
Startribune News Mar 17, 2026
Anthony Edwards to miss 1-2 weeks because of knee inflammation
Edwards is now in jeopardy of not qualifying for postseason awards, depending on how much time he misses.
Startribune News Mar 17, 2026
Gophers part ways with women’s hockey coach Brad Frost after 19 seasons
Brad Frost won four NCAA championships with the program, with the last one coming in 2016. He finishes his Gophers career with a 554-133-42 record.
Startribune News Mar 17, 2026