Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Which is the bigger surprise: The Wild's rise or the Twins' collapse?
The Wild, behind Kirill Kaprizov, has assembled the talent for an extended playoff run. The Twins, however, have been reduced to ridiculous protests on the way to MLB's worst record.
Patrick Reusse May 18, 2021
Lynx lose 86-75 at New York to fall to 0-2
Sabrina Ionescu picked up her first WNBA triple-double for New York, and the Lynx dropped to 0-2 for the first time since Cheryl Reeve took over prior to the 2010 season and for the first time since 2...
Kent Youngblood May 18, 2021
'Big mistake,' Tony La Russa says of his rookie Yermin Mercedes hitting homer on 3-0 pitch
White Sox manager Tony La Russa was upset that rookie Yermin Mercedes swung at a Willians Astudillo meatball during Monday's rout of the Twins.
Phil Miller May 18, 2021
A look back and look forward at the Timberwolves roster
A dismal start left the team out of the playoffs, but meshing and emerging talent toward the end of the season showed signs of promise
Chris Hine May 18, 2021
Timberwolves assistants David Vanterpool and Bryan Gates won't return next season.
Chris Hine May 18, 2021
Lindsay Whalen hires Clemson assistant Shimmy Gray-Miller for Gophers staff
Shimmy Gray-Miller has 20 years of experience, including eight as head coach at St. Louis University.
Kent Youngblood May 18, 2021
6-foot-9 Bailey Ober makes major league pitching debut tonight for Twins vs. White Sox
Scheduled starter Michael Pineda will be moved back as the Twins have a logjam because of Thursday's makeup doubleheader in Anaheim
Phil Miller May 18, 2021
Wild eyeing better start in Game 2 vs. Golden Knights
Road teams in the NHL playoffs have won 80% of the time when they win the first two games of the series.
Sarah McLellan May 18, 2021
Wild's Nick Bonino: On 100th playoff game and 'annoying' Marc-Andre Fleury
Center Nick Bonino is not the first player you think of on this year's Wild team. If we're being honest, he might not even be the 10th.
Michael Rand May 18, 2021
Gophers men's basketball expected to play in four-team event in North Carolina
The two games will be scheduled the weekend after new coach Ben Johnson makes his Gophers coaching debut at Williams Arena on Nov. 9.
Marcus Fuller May 18, 2021