Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Jesper Wallstedt shows his steady skills in net as Wild even series with Stars
The Swedish rookie displayed his hops, too, after making 40 saves over four periods of play to keep his team afloat in Game 4.
Startribune News Apr 26, 2026
Twins lose 4-2 to Rays, swept without holding a lead in any game
The Twins, swept for the second time in their last three series, are on a five-game losing streak, their longest losing skid of the season.
Startribune News Apr 26, 2026
Mark Craig’s Five Extra Points from the NFL draft: Vikings’ pick of Caleb Banks is too risky
The Vikings appear to have gotten good value from many of their later picks, but they opted for high risk, high reward at No. 18 overall when they could have found safety in selecting a safety.
Startribune News Apr 26, 2026
Five takeaways from the Lynx’s preseason victory at Washington
The new-look Lynx, missing returners, rallied to a 77-66 victory with a third-quarter push from young players looking to make the team's final roster.
Startribune News Apr 26, 2026
Analysis: How a ‘somber’ halftime refocused Timberwolves to rally past Nuggets in Game 4
The Wolves set aside their emotions after seeing two teammates go down to injury to pull out a victory that left them on the cusp of the second round of the playoffs.
Startribune News Apr 26, 2026
Wolves’ Anthony Edwards out multiple weeks with hyperextended knee, bone bruise
The star guard had already been dealing with persistent right knee problems when he suffered a left knee injury during his team's Game 4 victory over Denver.
Startribune News Apr 26, 2026
Amid the hockey chaos, Wild winger Matt Boldy keeps a cool head
Boldy scored the overtime winner in Game 4 to even the Wild's best-of-seven playoff series with Dallas at two games each.
Startribune News Apr 26, 2026
Souhan: In an amazing performance, Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu hits career high
The midseason trade acquisition from the Bulls scored 43 points off the bench to power the shorthanded Wolves past the Nuggets in Game 4 of the playoff series.
Startribune News Apr 26, 2026
Analysis: Vikings value experience, explosiveness in building 2026 draft class
Under interim GM Rob Brzezinski, the Vikings seemed intent on finding players who can adjust quickly to the NFL.
Startribune News Apr 26, 2026
Meet the Vikings' 2026 draft class
A year after drafting only five players, the Vikings added nine, their largest class since 2022, with a heavy emphasis on defense.
Startribune News Apr 26, 2026