Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Special bond links Sara Scalia and Gophers coach Lindsay Whalen
Sara Scalia, a hard-nosed guard from Stillwater, was coach Lindsay Whalen's first Gophers recruit.
Kent Youngblood, Star Tribune Feb 13, 2021
Wolves' Karl-Anthony Towns on emotional week of return: 'I'm just worried. It's not going to stop'
After a recent bout of COVID-19, Karl-Anthony Towns has tried to raise awareness as the NBA struggles in a new normal.
Chris Hine Feb 13, 2021
Twins look good again, but a higher bar is in play
If the Twins stay relatively healthy they should be in contention to three-peat the Al Central division title. But are they constructed in a way that makes them a legitimate World Series contender?
Chip Scoggins Feb 13, 2021
Much has changed, but Fulda, Minn., is still 'Home of the Raiders' to some
As family farms continue toward extinction, small town populations further age and only civic determination keeps the doors open to schools that carry the hometown name.
Patrick Reusse Feb 13, 2021
Even in this cold, deer can endure bitter winters
Minimal snow cover has made this recent cold snap in Minnesota easier for deer to survive.
Dennis Anderson Feb 13, 2021
No. 2 Gophers women's hockey swept at home by Ohio State
The Buckeyes rallied on three unanswered goals in the middle period, and won 3-2.
News Services Feb 13, 2021
NFL predictions were correct except on this, that and more
Once again this NFL season, this columnist was correct about everything. Well, almost - er, maybe not.
Jim Souhan Feb 13, 2021
Twins offense has had a very hit-or-miss approach
The Twins offense, historically explosive in 2019, turned significantly sclerotic in 2020. Eliminate strikeouts, walks and home runs, and the Twins forced fielders to make a play on only 61% of their ...
Phil Miller Feb 13, 2021
Gophers basketball season tests Gabe Kalscheur's mettle
Gabe Kalscheur's importance to the Gophers lineup isn't questioned despite a prolonged shooting slump. Long-range shots might not be falling but he's added to other parts of his game.
Marcus Fuller Feb 13, 2021
Jaguars split with accused racist strength coach Chris Doyle
The Jacksonville Jaguars and embattled strength coach Chris Doyle parted ways Friday night, a few hours after a prominent diversity group assailed the team and called the recent hiring "simply unaccep...
Star Tribune Staff Feb 13, 2021