Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Training young dogs walking — this way and that — is a gift these days
During the pandemic, time is what many of us have more of, not less, and not utilizing it to some good end might be regretted when more normal days return.
Dennis Anderson Feb 18, 2021
Against all odds, Twins open spring training camp on time
The pandemic loomed over all MLB considerations for months, but the Twins are eager to get started in Florida and return to the playoffs.
La Velle E. Neal III Feb 18, 2021
Timberwolves' Naz Reid playing well, with or without Karl-Anthony Towns alongside
Backup center Naz Reid is averaging 12.5 points per game for the Wolves and has clicked especially nicely with Jordan McLaughlin.
Chris Hine Feb 18, 2021
Don't let postseason dread spoil enjoyment of Twins' summertime success
Sure, the Twins haven't won a playoff game since 2004. Pack away those negative thoughts and look forward to when we can again safely gather at Target Field and watch entertaining baseball.
Jim Souhan Feb 18, 2021
Former WWE wrestlers take brain damage case to Supreme Court
Dozens of former pro wrestlers who claimed in lawsuits that World Wrestling Entertainment failed to protect them from repeated head injuries are taking their case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
DAVE COLLINS Feb 18, 2021
Three things to watch as Gophers men's hockey enters Big Ten stretch run
The Gophers are fighting Wisconsin for the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten tournament, which comes with a first-round bye.
Randy Johnson Feb 18, 2021
For prep basketball stars, G League is enticing but college game still holds thrills
Former five-star prep prospects Jalen Suggs and Jalen Green are candidates to be the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. They have taken very different routes to that status.
Marcus Fuller Feb 18, 2021
Jared Spurgeon, Ian Cole among additions to Wild's lineup vs. Ducks
Sarah McLellan Feb 18, 2021
Gophers volleyball prodigy Melani Shaffmaster's first surprise was committing in eighth grade
Freshman Melani Shaffmaster felt at home from the moment she set foot on the Minnesota campus, and has quickly became an integral part of the lineup.
Rachel Blount Feb 18, 2021
Penn State cancels upcoming men's hockey series against Gophers because of COVID
The Gophers and Nittany Lions were scheduled to play Feb. 27-28 in State College, but positive COVID tests in the Penn State program caused the move.
Randy Johnson Feb 18, 2021