Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Countrymen on Minnesota United make transition easier for Adrien Hunou and Franco Fragapane
Frenchman Adrien Hunou and Argentine Franco Fragapane both heard good things about Minnesota United before joining MLS team.
Jerry Zgoda Jun 02, 2021
Skidding, battered Twins lose again to baseball's worst team in Baltimore
The Twins lost for the second straight night to the Orioles, who own the worst record in baseball and hadn't won consecutive games since the end of April.
Phil Miller Jun 02, 2021
Joe Mauer digs in for charity, and is a pull hitter now
Retired Twins great Joe Mauer on Wednesday plied his home run swing as his children's health care benefit approaches.
Michael Rand Jun 02, 2021
Brian O'Neill rises to leadership role on Vikings' offensive line
Right tackle Brian O'Neill is the team's most experienced blocker with 44 career starts.
Andrew Krammer Jun 02, 2021
Podcast: Prep hockey coach resigns under a cloud, promising recruit tests new Gopher coach's in-state appeal
Controversial boys' hockey coach Mike Randolph has announced his resignation from Duluth East. Meanwhile, Cretin-Derham Hall's Trejuan Holloman steps up as a possible Gopher, and the Minnesota State H...
Star Tribune Jun 02, 2021
Wild's Kevin Fiala: 'I will be better next year'
While the Wild was flying back to Minnesota after getting eliminated from the playoffs, Kevin Fiala wrote down how he wants to improve his game in 2021-22.
Sarah McLellan Jun 02, 2021
Irv Smith Jr. practices for expanded role as Vikings tight end
Third-year pro Irv Smith Jr. has stood out with the starting offense during OTAs.
Andrew Krammer Jun 02, 2021
Duke's Krzyzewski to coach 1 final year, hand off to Scheyer
Mike Krzyzewski will make a final run at a national championship with Duke.
AARON BEARD Jun 02, 2021
Minnesotan Sarah Burnham takes second swing at U.S. Women's Open, this time as a pro
Maple Grove native Sarah Burnham says she has changed her game after missing the cut in 2015.
Ron Haggstrom Jun 02, 2021
Next up for Wild's Kirill Kaprizov is 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 02, 2021