Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Son of former Gophers basketball star Willie Burton hitting his stride in Gophers track
Willie Burton's No. 34 jersey hangs in the Williams Arena rafters as a reminder of his storied career. His son Noah is gaining attention as a sprinter and hurdler.
Marcus Fuller May 05, 2021
'It just makes him look weak.' Responses rage around Aaron Rodgers, Packers drama
Jeff Day May 05, 2021
Bullpen blows up again; Twins lose lead to Texas in ninth inning, lose game in the 10th
Taylor Rogers couldn't protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning and Brandon Waddell gave up three extra-base hits in the 10th. The Twins are winless in six extra-inning games.
Megan Ryan May 05, 2021
Another late-inning debacle strikes Twins
The Twins on Tuesday gave up two runs in ninth inning and three in 10th to stay winless in extra innings, now 0-6 on the season.
Megan Ryan May 05, 2021
Byron Buxton's emergence gives Twins fans hope Miguel Sano eventually will figure things out
Five weeks into the 2021 season, Byron Buxton has been the best player in the American League. This is good news for those down on Miguel Sano's recent slump.
Patrick Reusse May 04, 2021
St. Paul Saints open season as Twins' Class AAA affiliate with 8-2 loss to Omaha
Three Omaha pitchers combined to allow only six hits and struck out 15, as the host Storm Chasers defeated the St. Paul Saints 8-2 on Tuesday at Werner Park. Omaha hit three home runs off Saints start...
NEWS SERVICES May 04, 2021
Another late-inning debacle strikes Twins
The Twins on Tuesday gave up two runs in ninth inning and three in 10th to stay winless in extra innings.
Megan Ryan May 04, 2021
Wild pumps up the intensity as playoffs approach
The Wild looks to play "the right way" as jockeying in the NHL West Division continues into the final games of the regular season.
Randy Johnson, Star Tribune May 04, 2021
Vikings plan to sign former Mankato receiver Shane Zylstra
Shane Zylstra, from Spicer, Minn., led Division II with 1,676 receiving yards for the Mavericks during his senior season in 2019.
Andrew Krammer May 04, 2021
Gophers diver Sarah Bacon earns rare World Cup medal, Olympic berth
Sarah Bacon finished second at the World Cup in the women's 3-meter springboard Tuesday in Tokyo, ending a 32-year World Cup medal drought for American women in that event.
Rachel Blount, Star Tribune May 04, 2021