Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Three keys to victory in Game 2 for Wild vs. Vegas
Randy Johnson May 18, 2021
'Play the game right' crowd in tizzy after ninth-inning homer off Willians Astudillo
It was a 47 mph pitch on a 3-and-0 count with two outs in the ninth and the Twins were already trailing 15-4. Twins broadcaster Roy Smalley was not as amused as some others.
Michael Rand May 18, 2021
How to watch the miserable Twins and Wild's Nick Bonino visits the show
On the Twins, Michael Rand explains what it means for fans now that the season has already gone off the rails. On the Wild, veteran Nick Bonino talks about the path to playing in the 100th playoff gam...
Star Tribune Staff May 18, 2021
Jake Petricka's path back to MLB will require some very un-MLB rules
Veteran reliever Jake Petricka of Faribault is joining the independent Atlantic League, which is experimenting with some significant changes to baseball's rules.
Patrick Reusse May 18, 2021
Minnesota Class 6A football scheduling gets new look that has some coaches frowning
Paul Klauda May 18, 2021
Anthony Edwards exits loud, promises Timberwolves playoff push next season
Season-ending interviews can be a bit stale. But Anthony Edwards turned up the volume when talking about what he expects next season.
Kent Youngblood, Chris Hine May 18, 2021
Gophers' All-American transfer Parker Fox sidelined 6-9 months after knee surgery
Former Division II All-American forward Parker Fox from Mahtomedi suffered the injury while working out a few days after committing to the U.
Marcus Fuller May 18, 2021
Wild didn't panic in playoff opener, but knows tough times are ahead vs. Vegas
Even in the afterglow of an overtime triumph over the Golden Knights in Game 1, Wild players were mindful of the context - recognizing that there's more hockey to be played.
Sarah McLellan May 18, 2021
Embarrassed Twins demolished 16-4 by White Sox. search for words and answers
Rocco Baldelli called the wipeout by the White Sox 'not OK.' Forty-year-old Nelson Cruz said, 'I haven't been in situations like this before.'
Megan Ryan May 18, 2021
Vikings' young pass rushers have a big job ahead reviving defensive line
Rookies Patrick Jones, Janarius Robinson and Jaylen Twyman will be asked to help fix one of the team's problems during 2020.
Ben Goessling May 18, 2021