Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Former Wild captain Mikko Koivu retires after slow start with Columbus
Mikko Koivu joined Columbus after 15 seasons in Minnesota. He could become the first Wild player to have his number retired.
Sarah McLellan Feb 09, 2021
Ryan Ficken, Vikings' new special teams coordinator, faces long to-do list
Ryan Ficken, who is entering his 15th season with the team, may have a kicker competition ahead of him.
Andrew Krammer Feb 09, 2021
Cam Talbot, Jonas Brodin added to Wild's COVID protocols list
The team now has 12 players sidelined and is shut down because of a coronavirus outbreak.
Sarah McLellan Feb 09, 2021
Wilfs' esports venture expands with Valorant team, changes company name
Now with three teams, the company will be called Version1.
Patrick Kennedy Feb 09, 2021
Big Ten moves men's tournament from Chicago to Indianapolis
The Big Ten Conference announced Tuesday that its men's basketball tournament will move from Chicago to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, the site of this year's Final Four.
MICHAEL MAROT Feb 09, 2021
Former Wild captain Mikko Koivu retires after slow start with Columbus
After 15 seasons in Minnesota, he joined the Blue Jackets this season. He had one goal in seven games.
Sarah McLellan Feb 09, 2021
Now Vikings fans get to obsess about trading for Russell Wilson
The Seahawks QB was asked Tuesday if he's available in a trade. His answer: "That's a Seahawks question." Is this just blowing smoke, or is there a fire blazing here.
Michael Rand Feb 09, 2021
Judge allows Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley to serve 120 days for weapons conviction after basketball season ends
Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley's sentence comes with a lifetime ban on possessing a gun, as well as no alcohol or illicit drug use for three years.
Paul Walsh Feb 09, 2021
Will St. Thomas and the Gophers develop a sports rivalry?
St. Thomas expects gains in visibility and exposure from moving up to Division I. Will the Tommies be able to build a rivalry with the U, at least some key sports?
Michael Rand Feb 09, 2021
Gold medal-winning Lamoureux twins hang up their skates
The Grand Forks, N.D., natives, who spent one season with the Gophers, helped Team USA win Olympic gold in 2018.
Randy Johnson Feb 09, 2021