Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports

Minnesota sports fans are accustomed to the same pleas from local teams: Rebuild. Patience. Future. But the Lynx have not taken this path.

On Saturday vs. the Illini, the Gophers were as overmatched as they've been all season. They gave up 48 points in the paint, 31 fast-break points and committed a season-high 18 turnovers.

Saturday's 94-62 loss began with Gophers starter Sara Scalia out ill, and soon guard Jasmine Powell appeared to be injured. It unraveled from there.

An ear-to-ear smile. No regrets. And another medal wrapped around her neck.

The current Knicks coach had a season of success in Minnesota, but his moves left the team struggling to recover.

As Naomi Osaka strode through the Champion's Walk leading to the court for the Australian Open final - headphones on her ears, racket bag strapped to her back - she reached out her left hand to ta...

The trouble for Naomi Osaka at Grand Slam tournaments comes in Week 1. Get beyond that stage at the hard-court majors, though, and start preparing to etch her name on the trophy.

Jose Berrios indicated that he has been having discussions with his agents about his future and hopes something can be worked out with the Twins.