Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Wild's Kirill Kaprizov is a finalist for NHL's Calder Trophy
The 24-year-old winger led rookies with 27 goals and 51 points, totals which also led the Wild. The Calder Trophy winner will be announced later this month.
Sarah McLellan Jun 03, 2021
Bryant McKinnie, other former Vikings 'legends' promoting another Lake Minnetonka boat cruise
One would imagine this event will be a little different than the notorious cruise from 2005 that made headlines during the team's bye week.
Michael Rand Jun 03, 2021
Nick Gordon hasn't played much, but banged-up Twins might use him in the outfield
Backup infielder Nick Gordon took some fly balls in Baltimore and could be an outfield stopgap because of the team's growing list of injured players.
Phil Miller Jun 03, 2021
College recruiting battles never end in the transfer portal era
Fail to lure top recruits out of high school? Be patient, coach. You might woo them on the second or third time around as the traditional recruiting model has suddenly become obsolete.
Chip Scoggins Jun 03, 2021
A conversation with Joe Mauer and a Gophers recruiting update
Joe Mauer joins the Daily Delivery to talk about this year's Twins, dad life and trash talk between teammates. Also a visit with college basketball writer Marcus Fuller about Gophers recruiting and co...
Star Tribune Staff Jun 03, 2021
Top-ranked Barty retires from French Open with hip injury
Bothered by a painful hip, top-ranked Ash Barty retired Thursday from her second-round match at the French Open, leaving the clay-court Grand Slam tournament without any of the top three women in the ...
SAMUEL PETREQUIN Jun 03, 2021
Top-ranked Ashleigh Barty retires from French Open with injury
The 2019 champion trailed 6-1, 2-2 when she returned to her chair and signaled she was not able to continue against Polish rival Magda Linette on Court Philippe Chatrier.
SAMUEL PETREQUIN Jun 03, 2021
Vikings OTA observations: Sloppy day for offense leads to four interceptions
Quarterback Kirk Cousins threw two interceptions as the passing game struggled to connect in the non-padded OTA session.
Andrew Krammer Jun 03, 2021
Brian O'Neill rises to leadership role on Vikings' offensive line
When the Vikings couldn't come to an agreement on a new contract with Riley Reiff, 25-year-old Brian O'Neill suddenly became an elder statesman of a young offensive line.
Andrew Krammer Jun 03, 2021
Next up for Wild's Kirill Kaprizov: NHL awards season and negotiating new contract
The NHL's probable rookie of the year lived up to the hype during his first season in Minnesota, and is already looking toward the future.
Sarah McLellan Jun 03, 2021