Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Wild blows chance to gain ground on Coyotes with split
Sarah McLellan Mar 06, 2021
Wild comes unglued in 5-2 loss at Arizona to end road trip
Ahead 2-0 early, the Wild lost its way and did not recover, settling for a split with the Coyotes that sent the Wild home 1-2-1 from its four-game road trip.
Sarah McLellan Mar 06, 2021
Carver County schools plan to proceed with only varsity sports in wake of COVID outbreak
The health department urged that the two-week pause on youth sports begin Monday.
Paul Klauda Mar 06, 2021
Basketball coaching change is next logical step for Gophers Athletic Director Mark Coyle
Following an uneven, unsuccessful season for the Gophers men's basketball team, a coaching change is inevitable.
Chip Scoggins Mar 06, 2021
Young Twins stars comfortable with compromise with long-term contracts
Twins players realize that they are potentially sacrificing greater earnings in exchange for security in case of injury or ineffectiveness.
Phil Miller Mar 06, 2021
Gophers hockey beats Michigan 4-2 but Big Ten title slips away
Before the puck dropped Saturday afternoon, the Gophers already knew they were destined for second place behind Wisconsin.
Randy Johnson Mar 06, 2021
Byron Buxton says Twins are talking about a contract extension
Twins center fielder Byron Buxton, eligible for free agency after the 2022 season, said he is open to a long-term contract.
Phil Miller Mar 06, 2021
Playing with extra motivation, Brandon Johnson has strong home finale for Gophers
Brandon Johnson had 19 points and 10 rebounds against Rutgers as his parents watched him for the first time at Minnesota.
Marcus Fuller Mar 06, 2021
'Miracle' hockey star Mark Pavelich's brain to be examined for CTE
'Way too much trauma and way too much hurt,' his sister posted.
Erica Pearson Mar 06, 2021
Vikings' mistake wasn't in releasing Kyle Rudolph, but overvaluing him
When the Vikings signed Kyle Rudolph in 2019, he was three years past his high-water mark as a receiver. As such, they carry a $4.35 dead cap hit by releasing him.
Jim Souhan Mar 06, 2021