Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
NFL giving free Super Bowl tickets to 7,500 health workers
The NFL announced Friday that 7,500 health care workers vaccinated for the coronavirus will be given free tickets to next month's Super Bowl to be played in Tampa, Florida.
CURT ANDERSON Jan 22, 2021
Wild excited for 'different' home opener vs. Devan Dubnyk, Sharks
Devan Dubnyk, who the Wild traded in the offseason, is getting the start for San Jose. "I'm sure there'll be some comments back and forth. But it'll be fun," said Jared Spurgeon.
Sarah McLellan Jan 22, 2021
Hank Aaron, baseball Hall of Famer and legendary home run hitter, dies at 86
Hank Aaron, who faced down racism as he eclipsed Babe Ruth as baseball's home run king, hitting 755 homers and holding the most celebrated record in sports for more than 30 years, has died.
Richard Goldstein Jan 22, 2021
Mark Craig's NFL conference championship preview and picks
Mark Craig Jan 22, 2021
Wild Mailbag: Matthew Boldy, the power play, the taxi squad and empty rinks
Sarah McLellan answers readers questions in advance of tonight's home opener vs. San Jose, and an invitation to watch our Wild pregame show this afternoon.
Sarah McLellan Jan 22, 2021
Kirill Kaprizov: The most dynamic Minnesota rookie since . . .
Michael Rand Jan 22, 2021
Gophers volleyball season is finally here after 401-day wait
Last seen at the 2019 Final Four in a loss to Stanford, the Gophers will open a new season on Saturday against Michigan State.
Rachel Blount Jan 22, 2021
Whitecaps' entire season, playoffs compressed into two weeks in Lake Placid
After getting cut short last season, the NWHL opens Saturday and closes with the Isobel Cup Final on Feb. 5.
Randy Johnson Jan 22, 2021
Gophers hockey puts on a show in 10-0 rout over Arizona State
Sammy Walker and Brannon McManus each had a hat trick in Thursday night's game, helping the Gophers wash away last weekend's home losses.
Randy Johnson Jan 21, 2021
Sports Photos of the Year
Star Tribune staff Jan 20, 2021