Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Jaden McDaniels backs up his words in memorable Game 3 performance for Timberwolves
Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels starred on both ends of the court in Game 3 after calling the Nuggets a team full of "bad defenders."
Startribune News Apr 24, 2026
Get to know Caleb Banks, the Vikings’ first-round pick in the NFL draft
The Florida defensive tackle, the No. 18 overall pick, is 6-6, 327 pounds and hails from the city of an NFC North rival.
Startribune News Apr 24, 2026
Souhan: Timberwolves take it right to the basket against Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic
The three-time NBA MVP played no defense as his team fell behind 2-1 in the best-of-seven playoff series.
Startribune News Apr 24, 2026
Minnesota’s largest indoor ice rink is in desperate need of repair
The NSC Super Rink is where the U.S. women's Olympic roster, Bethel University and a handful of local high school and youth hockey teams skate.
Startribune News Apr 24, 2026
Running is having a moment, and young people are fueling the boom
They want new experiences and community; the industry is rising to meet them.
Startribune News Apr 24, 2026
For NFL teams, Gophers defensive lineman Deven Eastern ‘makes that investment multiply’
Former Shakopee standout Deven Eastern was the Gophers' only prospect invited to this year's NFL scouting combine and is likely to have his name called on Day 3 of the NFL draft.
Startribune News Apr 24, 2026
Scoggins: So much for the Vikings playing it safe in Rob Brzezinski’s first draft
For a team that needs a new general manager in part due to its draft failures, selecting injury-prone defensive lineman Caleb Banks over safety Dillon Thieneman feels like rolling the dice.
Startribune News Apr 23, 2026
Twins rally, then fall 10-8 in slugfest to drop series against Mets
Ryan Jeffers tied up the score with an eighth-inning grand slam, but the Mets struck back with their own big bases-loaded hit in the bottom of the inning.
Startribune News Apr 23, 2026
Reusse: MSU Moorhead quarterback Jack Strand could be taken in NFL draft
Strand had a great four-year career for the Dragons after high school in Bloomer, Wis.
Startribune News Apr 23, 2026
Live: Timberwolves race past Nuggets 113-96 in Game 3, take 2-1 lead in playoff series
Ayo Dosunmu scored 25 points and had nine assists off the bench, and Jaden McDaniels added 20 points and 10 rebounds.
Startribune News Apr 23, 2026