Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Gophers softball hoping Senior Day victory helps case for NCAA tournament bid
Three homers in first two innings vs. No. 19 Michigan fueled a fitting senior send-off, as well as making a case for an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament.
Randy Johnson May 10, 2021
Winless Minnesota United chasing history, but not the kind it expected
A month into the MLS season, Minnesota United is off to an 0-4 start that couldn't have been imagined after last year's playoff run.
Jerry Zgoda May 10, 2021
Twins-Tigers rain out gives two worst teams in American League chance to regroup
A steady rain resulted in Sunday's Twins-Tigers game being postponed until mid-July. Luis Arraez is expected to return Tuesday in Chicago.
Megan Ryan May 10, 2021
Wild faced and met challenges throughout successful seven-game homestand
With the start of the playoffs one week away, the Wild went 4-1-2 at the X. What happened along the way, though, was more notable than the record.
Sarah McLellan May 10, 2021
Trainer Bob Baffert suspended by Churchill Downs after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit fails drug test
The Hall of Fame trainer, whose horses have failed five tests in about a year, was suspended by Churchill Downs. 'There's problems in racing, but it's not Bob Baffert,' he said.
Joe Drape May 10, 2021
Weary Karl-Anthony Towns reflects on season, mother's death: 'I came a long way in this year'
Karl-Anthony Towns went over to his father Karl Sr. and cameras caught him letting out a few emotions before taking the Mother's Day game.
Chris Hine May 10, 2021
Timberwolves demolish Magic, take step up as other teams drop toward bottom of NBA
The next few games will have a lot to say about whether the Wolves maximize their odds of retaining a top-three pick in the upcoming draft or lose it due to terms of the Andrew Wiggins trade.
Chris Hine May 10, 2021
Long buildup to NHL playoffs is almost up for Wild
Wild now only days away from start of postseason.
Sarah McLellan May 10, 2021
Boys' volleyball proposal coming up for key MSHSL vote on Tuesday
A vote to add the sport would be following the league's stated beliefs in promoting inclusion in school-sponsored activities and embracing diversity.
Jim Paulsen May 09, 2021
Lynx's victory with incomplete roster has coach excited about their depth
Rachel Banham's play has Cheryl Reeve thinking platoon.
Kent Youngblood May 09, 2021