Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Souhan: Pete Maki and LaTroy Hawkins have been working miracles with Twins pitching staff
The pitching and bullpen coaches deserve credit for the Twins' remarkable recent success on the mound.
Startribune News May 25, 2026
A Bar of Their Own named the country’s best local sports bar
The Minneapolis bar dedicated to women's sports was recognized by USA Today readers for its inclusiveness.
Startribune News May 25, 2026
Neal: Building on 2025 success a difficult proposition for Minnesota United
The Loons enter a two-month World Cup break in the middle of MLS' Western Conference, which feels about right given all the change the team has endured.
Startribune News May 25, 2026
Tearful Kostyuk reaches French Open 2nd round and speaks of missile attack back home in Ukraine
Marta Kostyuk's first-round win at the French Open became one of her toughest matches after she found out beforehand that a missile almost hit her parents' home in Ukraine.
Startribune News May 24, 2026
Twins defense delivers in late innings to beat Red Sox 6-5 for series sweep
Austin Martin made a dramatic catch in the eighth inning and the Twins threw out the tying run at the plate in the ninth in earning their first three-game sweep at Fenway Park since 1994.
Startribune News May 24, 2026
Late pass sends Felix Rosenqvist past David Malukas for the closest Indianapolis 500 win in history
Felix Rosenqvist thought his car was good enough to win the previous four Indianapolis 500s. On Sunday, the 34-year-old Swede finally got to celebrate with a sip of milk.
Startribune News May 24, 2026
Souhan: Wolves should make another bold move and acquire Kyrie Irving in bid for a title
Irving is 34 years old and coming off an ACL injury, but the Dallas Mavericks guard is a star who has won an NBA championship and could be a strong fit alongside Anthony Edwards.
Startribune News May 24, 2026
How Twins’ Andrew Morris earned Derek Shelton’s trust as a late-inning reliever
Morris, who failed to close out Saturday's win in Boston, owns a 4.57 ERA in 21 innings.
Startribune News May 24, 2026
Drafted to replace C.J. Ham, Vikings rookie fullback Max Bredeson knows about following in footsteps
Bredeson walked on at Michigan, where his older brothers played, and was given a year to earn a scholarship. He did, starting his path to the NFL.
Startribune News May 24, 2026
Taj Bradley returns from injured list with five strong innings as Twins top Red Sox 4-2
Trevor Larnach had four hits and the new-look Twins bullpen survived a ninth-inning scare when Taylor Rogers struck out Jarren Duran with the bases loaded.
Startribune News May 23, 2026