Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Goals for Lynx are reloading quickly, contending for WNBA title
A year after advancing to the semifinals, coach Cheryl Reeve is more optimistic about this year's team that she's been in a few years. The opener is tonight.
Kent Youngblood, Star Tribune May 14, 2021
Neal: Son of Minneapolis cop, Michael Griffin II, brings leadership skills to national title chase
On the field, Michael Griffin II is part of a defense that has helped South Dakota St. reach Sunday's FCS Championship Game. Off the field, he's done even more for his school.
La Velle E. Neal III May 14, 2021
Twins lose to White Sox, drop to worst record in major leagues
Losing again in Chicago dropped the Twins to 11 games under .500 and 10 games behind the White Sox, who they'll play in the second half of a six-game homestand that starts tonight vs. Oakland.
Megan Ryan May 14, 2021
On night of firsts, Minnesota United's Ramon Abila pays tribute to brother who battled depression
Ramon Abila's T-shirt celebration Wednesday night after his goal was a tribute to Gaston, who died by suicide.
Jerry Zgoda, Star Tribune May 14, 2021
How did Gophers sprinter Amira Young break the team's 46-year-old 200-meter record?
Ben Goessling May 14, 2021
With five regulars resting, Wild falls 7-3 in St. Louis in season finale
St. Louis scored four straight goals in the second period, sending the Wild into Sunday's Game 1 at Vegas lacking any momentum.
Sarah McLellan May 13, 2021
Nikola Jokic leads Denver to 114-103 win over Timberwolves
Kent Youngblood, Star Tribune May 13, 2021
Indicators point to a solid opening Saturday for fishing fans
The trick, especially in this wacky spring, will be finding walleyes, and less so catching them once they're located.
Dennis Anderson May 13, 2021
South Dakota State football star balances pursuit of national title with necessary discussions on race
Michael Griffin II, the son of a Minneapolis police officer, does what natural leaders do: Brings his team together, on the field and in difficult times.
La Velle E. Neal III May 13, 2021
Lynx legend Seimone Augustus retires, joins Sparks coaching staff
The guard played on four WNBA title teams with the Lynx and is the team's all-time leading scorer.
Kent Youngblood, Star Tribune May 13, 2021