Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Gophers hockey falls 5-2 to Michigan and out of first place
The third-ranked Gophers no longer can claim the Big Ten title on their own. By falling to the No. 7 Wolverines, Minnesota ceded control of the Big Ten race to Wisconsin.
Randy Johnson Mar 05, 2021
Former teammates' memories of Mark Pavelich date to Iron Range, Minnesota Duluth and Olympics
"This is tough for all of us," said Buzz Schneider, an Olympic linemate of Mark Pavelich, the former hockey star who was found dead Thursday at a mental health treatment center.
Patrick Reusse Mar 05, 2021
Wild breezes past Arizona 5-1 in first of two with Coyotes
A nifty no-look pass stood out on Friday night in Glendale as the energy of Kirill Kaprizov's line helped the Wild end a two-game skid.
Sarah McLellan Mar 05, 2021
Gophers hockey falls 5-2 to Michigan and out of first place
The third-ranked Gophers no longer can claim the Big Ten title on their own. By falling to the No. 7 Wolverines, Minnesota ceded control of the Big Ten race to Wisconsin.
Randy Johnson Mar 05, 2021
Gophers wrestler Brayton Lee seeks to win a Big Ten title the hard way
In 157-pounder Brayton Lee, Gophers wrestling coach Brandon Eggum sees a wrestler with a perpetually positive attitude who's honing his skills through stiff competition.
Randy Johnson, Star Tribune Mar 05, 2021
New Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons arrives in Florida
The free agent signing could be in drills this weekend after solving visa issues.
Phil Miller Mar 05, 2021
Minnesota should join other states in opening doors back to pro sports fans
Nearly 30 teams across the NHL and NBA are allowing a small number of fans into arenas. Why not in Minnesota?
La Velle E. Neal III Mar 05, 2021
Minnesota health officials report COVID-19 variant clusters in Carver County linked to sports
More than five dozen cases have been linked to participants in school, club sports.
Christopher Snowbeck Mar 05, 2021
Minnesota health officials report COVID-19 variant clusters in Carver County, call for pause in youth sports
More than five dozen cases have been linked to participants in school, club sports.
Christopher Snowbeck Mar 05, 2021
Gophers women's basketball loses regular-season finale at Illinois
An already shorthanded Gophers team was thinned even further when Kadi Sissoko was injured in the third quarter and did not return. Illinois went on a quick run, and did not look back in a 72-64 victo...
Rachel Blount Mar 05, 2021