Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Timberwolves wrap up first half with blowout loss to Charlotte
Now losers of nine in a row, Minnesota on Wednesday night suffered yet another lopsided decision before taking a week off for the NBA All-Star break.
Chris Hine Mar 03, 2021
Road record falls to 0-10 as Gophers basketball loses 84-65 to Penn State
Marcus Carr had a game-high 22 points, but he shot 4-for-13 from the field. The Gophers finished winless on the road (0-10) in league play for first time since 2015-16.
Marcus Fuller Mar 03, 2021
Limited fans for most state tournament games, swimming meet won't have any
The Minnesota State High School League's plan for winter championships include one or perhaps two family members per athlete at venues that will be capped at 250 spectators per game.
David La Vaque, Star Tribune Mar 03, 2021
Ike Opara's playing outlook for Minnesota United shifts back to not so good
The two-time MLS Defender of the Year, out with an undisclosed condition, hasn't played since early last season.
Jerry Zgoda, Star Tribune Mar 03, 2021
Gophers women return to basketball practice after COVID-19 concerns cancelled last game
Kent Youngblood, Star Tribune Mar 03, 2021
Zach Parise is a healthy scratch for Wild for first time
The Wild made Zach Parise a healthy scratch for the first time because of his play, most notably a botched shift in the 5-4 overtime loss on Monday.
Sarah McLellan Mar 03, 2021
How will Marcus Carr follow up his 41-point game for the Gophers?
Marcus Fuller Mar 03, 2021
After a season off, young Twins catcher Ben Rortvedt hopes to catch on
Twins prospect Ben Rortvedt did not get an official at-bat in the shutdown season of 2020, yet the organization decided to add the catcher to its 40-man roster in November.
Patrick Reusse, Star Tribune staff writer Mar 03, 2021
Vikings GM: 'Kirk Cousins is our quarterback'
Mark Craig Mar 03, 2021
Nelson Cruz arrives with home run, but Twins fall to Red Sox in Grapefruit League game
Bobby Dalbec homered twice for Boston, which broke open the game with four runs in the third inning and eigh in the fourth.
Phil Miller Mar 03, 2021