Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Girls lacrosse by the numbers: Digits that detail section tournament matchups and players
From top scorers to stifling defenses, here are the statistics that define the section playoffs for girls lacrosse.
Startribune News May 26, 2026
Wild’s Mats Zuccarello — nearing 1,000 NHL games — is not yet ready to call it a career
The 38-year-old Norwegian winger, who has remained productive playing alongside Kirill Kaprizov, would like to return for an eighth season with Minnesota.
Startribune News May 26, 2026
RandBall: Jeff Teague says going to the Timberwolves ‘ruined my career’
The former Timberwolves guard wasn't afraid to bring up old times during a recent appearance on the "Old Man and the Three" podcast.
Startribune News May 26, 2026
Minnesota organizations are trying to keep youth sports affordable
As more families turn to travel teams or elite club programs, the price to join them is increasing.
Startribune News May 26, 2026
‘It’s tighter’: Lynx, other WNBA teams adjust to new officiating standards after complaints
Teams are averaging four more fouls per game than they did last season after a task force that included Cheryl Reeve provided feedback to the league.
Startribune News May 26, 2026
Twins set a team saves record with unconventional bullpen setup: ‘It’s crazy’
The unconventional setup is working for the Twins, whose bullpen has a collective 2.05 ERA since an extra-inning win May 9 in Cleveland.
Startribune News May 26, 2026
2026 All-Minnesota Girls Badminton Player of the Year: Amanda Her of St. Paul Johnson
Her won the singles state tournament this spring, becoming the seventh athlete from her school to capture the title.
Startribune News May 26, 2026
New York back in NBA Finals for first time since 1999 after beating Cleveland 130-93 to finish sweep
Karl Anthony-Towns had 19 points and 14 rebounds, OG Anunoby scored 17 and the New York Knicks routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 Monday night to complete a four-game sweep of the Eastern Conferenc...
Startribune News May 25, 2026
Jodar shaping up as tennis' Next Big Thing and makes quite a debut at the French Open
Two-time reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz is out injured. Promising 21-year-old French player Arthur Fils also pulled out with a physical issue. Jack Draper has been bothered for months by a right kne...
Startribune News May 25, 2026
White Sox end Twins’ winning streak at four with 3-1 victory
The White Sox hit two home runs off Zebby Matthews and the Twins offense was mostly quiet in the first game of a stretch of games against divisional rivals.
Startribune News May 25, 2026