Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
St. Thomas will be Minnesota State's opponent in "Hockey Day Minnesota'' in Mankato in 2022
Randy Johnson May 10, 2021
Medina Spirit heads to Preakness, minus trainer Bob Baffert
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit is headed to Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes while trainer Bob Baffert said Monday that he won't attend the race to avoid being a distraction in the wake of scru...
GARY B. GRAVES May 10, 2021
Gophers guard Both Gach is expected to enter the transfer portal
Both Gach, a 6-6 junior from Austin, has decided he isn't likely to return to Minnesota next season. Marcus Carr averaged 19.4 points and 4.0 assists last year.
Marcus Fuller May 10, 2021
Wild rookie Kirill Kaprizov is NHL's second star for the week
The leading candidate for the Calder Trophy as the NHL's top rookie had a big hand in the team's strong performance.
Sarah McLellan May 10, 2021
Persevering through hate, Wild's Matt Dumba up for hockey sportsmanship award
Matt Dumba has been at the forefront of hockey's crusade against racial inequality in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder: 'I have a platform to make a change.'
Sarah McLellan May 10, 2021
Vikings mailbag: Roster strengths, weaknesses? Where's cap space going?
Evaluating the Vikings roster after the draft, the team's incoming salary cap space, the offensive line and more.
Andrew Krammer May 10, 2021
Warning to Twins fans: Not much help for troubles coming from St. Paul
As tough as the team's 12-20 start is, don't expect more minor league talent to save the day. Help from the Saints is pretty much tapped out.
Michael Rand May 10, 2021
Report: One of two Minnesota teams of Mississippi River paddlers lowers speed record
Two teams led by Minnesotans have been pushing their canoes day and night to get down the Mississippi River. One reported reaching its goal Monday morning.
Bob Timmons May 10, 2021
Grand Canyon bison hunt draws 45,000 applicants to kill 12 animals
Azi Paybarah May 10, 2021
Loser Monday with Reusse reflecting on the Twins and RandBall on the Loons
The most troubling thing about the 12-20 Twins is the main topic of Patrick Reusse's visit to the Daily Delivery and Michael Rand shares thoughts about Minnesota United's pointless start.
Star Tribune Staff May 10, 2021