Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Prep players, parents, give of themselves to show what keeps us together
Playing high school sports in the COVID era is problematic, but here's two basketball stories about finding solutions.
Chip Scoggins Feb 01, 2021
Tom Moore, at 82, is back at the Super Bowl with the Bucs
Owatonna native Tom Moore, who coached for the Gophers and Vikings, is seeking a fourth championship ring in his sixth decade of coaching.
Mark Craig Feb 01, 2021
Matt LaFleur insists the Packers' fourth down field goal was the right choice
If you thought the second-guessing about coach Matt LaFleur's fourth-quarter decision against Tampa Bay had an impact, you are 100% incorrect.
Michael Rand Feb 01, 2021
Minnesota ties strong in early Hobey Baker Award nominees
Goalie Jack LaFontaine is the lone nominee from the Gophers. Minnesota Duluth and Minnesota State each have three players on the list.
Randy Johnson Feb 01, 2021
Packers planning for long-term future that includes Rodgers
Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst and coach Matt LaFleur say they expect Aaron Rodgers to remain their team's starting quarterback next season and afterward.
STEVE MEGARGEE Feb 01, 2021
Gophers men's hockey climbs to No. 2 in national rankings
The Gophers women's team remained second headed into this weekend's rematch with No. 1 Wisconsin; the men improved after sweeping Ohio State.
Randy Johnson Feb 01, 2021
Authentic even when it's uncomfortable, Henry Lake brings rare voice to Twin Cities sports radio
As one of the few Black radio hosts in the Twin Cities with his own daily program, Henry Lake uses his show on WCCO radio to mix sports talk with insights on social issues.
Megan Ryan Feb 01, 2021
Gophers men's hoops drops out of top 25 rankings after second straight loss
A second straight loss by double-digits moved Minnesota out of the Associated Press poll after five straight weeks of being ranked.
Marcus Fuller Feb 01, 2021
Patrick Mahomes: The perfect quarterback to win back-to-back Super Bowls
The rare combination of a great but inexpensive quarterback is driving Kansas City to greatness, and also creates a question about the relationship between the Vikings and Kirk Cousins.
Michael Rand Feb 01, 2021
'Comfy' Ken Novak Jr. on the verge of 900th coaching win at Hopkins
Paul Klauda Feb 01, 2021