Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Tyler Johnson, Super Bowl champion, celebrated as 'mirror for these kids' in north Minneapolis
Buccaneers rookie receiver and former Gophers star Tyler Johnson added another chapter to his story, one that we should keep repeating for all ears (especially the young ones) to hear.
Chip Scoggins Feb 08, 2021
Twins sign four ex-major leaguers, including Keon Broxton, to minor league contracts
Keon Broxton has played with five major league teams and hit 20 homers for the Brewers in 2017. Andrew Albers, who had two stints with the Twins, is also back after three seasons in Japan.
La Velle E. Neal III Feb 08, 2021
How Tom Brady's 'fast-twitch' brain led the Buccaneers to a Super Bowl win
On the NFL: After a slow start, the 43-year-old quarterback found his rhythm in a balanced game plan to earn a seventh Super Bowl ring.
Mark Craig Feb 08, 2021
Revered Minnesota prep football coach gets heat for comments about school's Diversity Club
Pam Louwagie Feb 08, 2021
Revered Caledonia football coach gets heat for comments about school's Diversity Club
Carl Fruechte questions whether a club at Caledonia High School in southern Minnesota will be open to differing views of homosexuality.
Pam Louwagie Feb 08, 2021
Wild has two more games postponed, two more players sidelined by COVID-19
Sarah McLellan Feb 08, 2021
The youngest Timberwolves players have been their best players — for better or worse
The heartbeat of a young team has been its young core, which is promising for the future - but troubling if you're looking for success in the moment.
Michael Rand Feb 08, 2021
Karl-Anthony Towns sits again, but pushes in workout
Sidelined because of COVID-19, Karl-Anthony Towns has missed the past 12 games. He's been with the team on its current road trip.
Chris Hine Feb 08, 2021
Vikings will promote Klint Kubiak to offensive coordinator, sources say
The former quarterbacks coach replaces his father Gary, who retired last month, and will be the team's sixth play-caller in seven seasons.
Ben Goessling Feb 08, 2021
What did Sunday's Super Bowl teach us about the Vikings?
The game lacked drama, but the lessons learned can be applied to the Vikings and their eternal quest to win the big one. Columnist Jim Souhan and former St. John's quarterback Tom Linnemann join Micha...
Star Tribune Staff Feb 08, 2021