Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Gophers lose to Rutgers, remain winless on road
In a game with 22 lead changes, the Gophers went ahead five times in the last four minutes. But they couldn't get a big basket when it was needed at the end.
Marcus Fuller Feb 04, 2021
Twins trade LaMonte Wade to Giants for pitcher Shaun Anderson
One day after signing Alex Colome to handle a lot of eighth- and ninth-inning assignments, the Twins traded for Giants righthander Shaun Anderson, who figures to inherit a lot of seventh and eighth in...
Phil Miller Feb 04, 2021
What if the Twins didn't reward drug cheaters? Would that really be better?
Should the Twins stop signing players who have been caught using performance enhancing drugs? That would be an admirable stand - and also get the entire front office fired.
Jim Souhan Feb 04, 2021
Gophers' backcourt needs a boost Thursday at Rutgers
Marcus Fuller Feb 04, 2021
What's next for suddenly idle Wild?
The Wild has seven players on the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list and won't play again until at least late next week. Colorado, which played three in a row vs. Minnesota, has also been shut down...
Sarah McLellan Feb 04, 2021
Minnesota United reportedly pursuing French leagues striker Adrien Hunou
A soccer website said Minnesota United has made an offer for the 27-year-old, someone the team is said to have pursued previously.
Jerry Zgoda, Star Tribune Feb 04, 2021
Quarterback trades, and Super Bowl predictions
Star Tribune Feb 04, 2021
Every wild sign from a walk in the Minnesota woods held a lesson
A recent outing over a few hours became a rich dive into a diverse ecosystem full of life and death and adaptation in Minnesota's harshest season.
Bob Timmons; Illustrations by Mark Boswell, Star Tribune Feb 04, 2021
In Brady vs. Belichick debate, the Buccaneers defense would like a word
The quarterback and his Patriots coach complemented each other well. But Tom Brady and Tampa's defense are in this together too.
Mark Craig Feb 04, 2021
Closing out close games is big problem for Wolves
Ricky Rubio said all those blowouts the Timberwolves suffered at the beginning of the season haunted them in their 111-108 loss to San Antonio.
Chris Hine Feb 04, 2021