Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Northwest Sportshow cancels for second consecutive year
Star Tribune staff Jan 22, 2021
40 years ago in Mankato: Hank Aaron has more on his mind than baseball
This story from the front page of the Star Tribune sports section on February 24, 1981, staff writer Jay Weiner spent time with Hank Aaron, who died Friday at the age of 86.
Jay Weiner Jan 22, 2021
Gophers are unbeaten at home, but no one's there to enjoy it
Minnesota is among heavyweights like Gonzaga, Kansas and Iowa that have won four games vs. ranked opponents. Not having fans at the games casts a chill on the thrill.
Marcus Fuller Jan 22, 2021
Watch at 1 p.m.: Wild home opener pregame show
Star Tribune Staff Jan 22, 2021
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