Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Wild pours it on in 5-1 road win over Ducks
After shaking off the listless Ducks with a sloppy effort Thursday, the Wild was much crisper in the rematch Saturday - cruising to a 5-1 win at Honda Center that capped off a two-game sweep.
Sarah McLellan Feb 20, 2021
Struggling Gophers basketball shows it is on a different NCAA trajectory than balanced Illinois
One team on the Williams Arena floor Saturday looked primed for a deep March postseason run. The other looked like it's hanging on the edge of a cliff with one hand.
Chip Scoggins Feb 20, 2021
Gophers hockey wins 5-1 to complete weekened sweep over Michigan State
Four first-period goals set the tone for the Gophers, who have won four games in a row and are sitting well for the end of the season push.
Randy Johnson, Star Tribune Feb 20, 2021
This season, resorts beckon to the pandemic-weary
Early bookings suggest it is going to be a good year for vacations.
Dennis Anderson Feb 20, 2021
Twins' trade of Graig Nettles ranks near top of franchise mistakes
David "Big Papi" Ortiz is No. 1 for a Twins batter blunder, no question, but a nominee for No. 2 is Graig Nettles.
Patrick Reusse Feb 20, 2021
Gophers women's hockey routs Bemidji State with nine-goal outburst
Abbey Murphy had two goals and Grace Zumwinkle a goal and three assists for Minnesota.
News Services Feb 20, 2021
Heading into spring training, Twins have an outfield opening for sweet-swinging Alex Kirilloff
A natural-born hitter, 23-year-old Alex Kirilloff looks ready to take the next step.
Phil Miller Feb 20, 2021
J.A. Happ's positive COVID-19 test not likely to hinder progress too much with Twins
New Twins pitcher J.A. Happ is asymptomatic, and he has the equipment to keep working out on his own.
Phil Miller Feb 20, 2021
Wild goalie Cam Talbot enduring a stop-and-no-go season
Injury and COVID-19 have kept Cam Talbot from gaining any traction with the Wild.
Sarah McLellan Feb 20, 2021
Gophers women's hockey routs Bemidji State with nine-goial outburst
Abbey Murphy had two goals and Grace Zumwinkle a goal and three assists for Minnesota.
News Services Feb 20, 2021