Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Lynx looking to tap more from reserves going forward
Cheryl Reeve admitted she didn't utilize her bench as much as she should have in the season opener.
Kent Youngblood May 17, 2021
Kepler, Astudillo not in lineup as Twins start three-game series against White Sox
Megan Ryan May 17, 2021
Gophers' incoming transfer Parker Fox sidelined 6-9 months after knee surgery
Marcus Fuller May 17, 2021
Gophers' Ben Johnson on Kevin Garnett's intensity: "Pickup game was like NBA Finals Game 7."
As Kevin Garnett was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend, Ben Johnson couldn't help but flash back to when Garnett guarded him in a pickup game.
Marcus Fuller May 17, 2021
Introducing Jay Lietzau, the Star Tribune's new Canterbury Park handicapper
Our new horse racing handicapper says, "My goal is to educate and entertain on race days while also providing my readers 'live' horses."
Jay Lietzau May 17, 2021
Denver hires Vikings official Kelly Kleine; she'll be highest ranking female NFL team executive
Kelly Kleine, who worked with Broncos first-year general manager George Paton for nine years in Minnesota, will have scouting duties and manage several departments.
ARNIE STAPLETON May 17, 2021
After helping her husband gain freedom, Maya Moore savors her own
The ex-Lynx star is reveling in married life and continuing a fight for criminal justice reform alongside Jonathan Irons, whom she married after helping him win his release from prison.
Kurt Streeter May 17, 2021
Two Twins players injured during loss to Oakland; Kenta Maeda also hurting
Not only did the Twins suffer from poor defense on Sunday, but Max Kepler and Willians Astudillo had to leave with injuries.
Megan Ryan May 17, 2021
What's the matter with Twins pitcher Kenta Maeda this season?
Michael Rand May 17, 2021
History says Wild has series edge — but Game 2 will tell real story
Road teams that win Game 1 of an NHL playoff series win the whole series 57% of the time. But what are the odds when the first two games are split?
Michael Rand May 17, 2021