Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Wild locked into third-place finish after 4-0 loss to St. Louis
The Wild's coaching staff huddled after the 4-0 loss in St. Louis to decide whether to rest players for tonight's season finale or go with its regular lineup.
Sarah McLellan May 13, 2021
Beyond his lively adjectives, Jerry Burns' football savvy was underappreciated
We always spent too much time offering tales about the late former Vikings coach as a character and not enough honoring him for having an exceptional football brain.
Patrick Reusse May 13, 2021
Game-by-game guide to the Vikings 2021 schedule
From opening-game reunions to a closing stretch that includes a Sunday night in January at Lambeau Field, here's a road map through the expanded 17-game schedule.
Ben Goessling May 13, 2021
J.A. Happ yields most runs in 15-year career; hapless Twins fall 13-8 to White Sox
The Twins fell to 10 games under .500 and are within two games of last-place Detroit after losing for the sixth time in their last seven games.
Megan Ryan May 13, 2021
General Manager Thad Levine still assessing Twins before making any drastic moves
While Twins GM Thad Levine is disappointed with the team's play so far this season he's not yet to the point of considering an overhaul or even ruminating on which players might be attractive to playo...
Megan Ryan May 13, 2021
J.A. Happ's rough start digs too deep a hole for Twins in 13-8 loss to White Sox
J.A. Happ gave up the most earned runs of his long career through his 3 innings. Chicago scored nine runs off him, including five in a devastating fourth inning.
Megan Ryan May 12, 2021
Wild shut out 4-0 by St. Louis; postseason opponent still undetermined
Wednesday's 4-0 loss to St. Louis didn't change the Wild's spot in the standings, and a win wouldn't have either. The Wild will have to wait until Thursday to learn whether it'll b...
Sarah McLellan May 12, 2021
Minnesota United returns home and beats Vancouver 1-0 for victory No. 1 of the season
Ramon Abila's first MLS goal, in the game's 72nd minute stood as the winner for a Minnesota United team that had started the season with four consecutive losses.
Jerry Zgoda May 12, 2021
Beyond his lively adjectives, Jerry Burns' football savvy was underappreciated
We spent too much time offering tales about the late Jerry Burns as a character and not enough honoring him for an exceptional football brain.
Patrick Reusse May 12, 2021
Marc Lore: Negotiations with Glen Taylor for Timberwolves, Lynx "getting close to the finish line"
Entrepreneur Marc Lore told Bloomberg that talks with Glen Taylor to purchase the franchises are going well.
Chris Hine May 12, 2021