Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Minnesota Top 25: Statewide baseball rankings from Prep Baseball Minnesota
Shakopee, Minnetonka, Mahtomedi, Two Rivers, Woodbury and Rosemount all make big jumps the rankings.
Startribune News Apr 27, 2026
Three decades later, the Mighty Ducks Act is just as important as ever for Minnesota hockey
A bill passed in 1995 is still quietly ensuring Minnesota ice rinks remain public.
Startribune News Apr 27, 2026
RandBall: Ayo Dosunmu just had the game of his life. Can he do it again?
The guard was a consolation prize at the trade deadline. Now the Wolves will depend on him to keep delivering in huge moments.
Startribune News Apr 27, 2026
Neal: Timberwolves can beat Denver without Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards. After that? Oof.
The Wolves showed on Saturday that they have the Nuggets' number, even without two key players. But in the long run, they will miss their starting backcourt too much.
Startribune News Apr 27, 2026
Souhan: Vikings know risk is unavoidable when seeking high-end talent
If you want to hate the selection of Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks, please do so for a better reason than he wasn't predicted to be selected by the Vikings by many, if any, mock drafters.
Startribune News Apr 27, 2026
How Minnesota families can help teen athletes manage stress and anxiety
Here is advice and examples of how teenage athletes can manage stress caused by sports, but also use sports as a mechanism to heal.
Startribune News Apr 27, 2026
Signing Day April 2026
Final signing day list of for graduating class of 2026 -- those who signed almost at the last minute to secure a roster spot in college.
Startribune News Apr 27, 2026
Frost will face top-seeded Montreal Victoire in first round of PWHL playoffs
Given their choice of opponent, the Victoire chose to face the third-seeded defending Walter Cup champions, who have not beaten Montreal in four meetings this season.
Startribune News Apr 26, 2026
Fines, but no suspensions, for Timberwolves-Nuggets scrum at end of Game 4
Denver center Nikola Jokic was fined $50,000 for initiating the incident, while Julius Randle was hit with a $35,000 fine.
Startribune News Apr 26, 2026
Frost’s Kelly Pannek finishes season leading PWHL in points, goals
The former Gophers forward set the league record with 33 points, and her teammates dotted the league leaderboards for skaters.
Startribune News Apr 26, 2026