Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Royce Lewis keeps confidence after Twins demotion: ‘I’m not knocked down by any means’
The former No. 1 overall pick is working on the setup to his swing after he was sent to the St. Paul Saints.
Startribune News May 21, 2026
2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a 'severe illness'
Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died. He was 41.
Startribune News May 21, 2026
Gophers hire Gretta Melsted from Augustana as next softball coach
Melsted was 813-313 with the Vikings and won the Division II national title in 2019.
Startribune News May 21, 2026
Analysis: Twins’ failure to develop young hitters has cost them. Royce Lewis and Matt Wallner are now in the minors.
In the 2023 playoffs, there were four young hitters with great potential for the Twins. None of them are with the team right now. What happened?
Startribune News May 21, 2026
RandBall: Timberwolves have plenty to learn from Spurs vs. Thunder series
The Wolves cannot stand still this offseason while trying to close the gap on the two best teams in the West.
Startribune News May 21, 2026
Souhan: Twins’ trade deadline selloff worked, but the Pohlads should have spent more this offseason
Signing a closer and another good hitter could have made this team, which is currently just 1 games out of a wild-card spot, much more fun to watch.
Startribune News May 21, 2026
Lynx get ready to meet Toronto Tempo, a WNBA expansion team with Minnesota connections
Toronto President Teresa Resch grew up in Lakefield, Minn., while General Manager Monica Wright Rogers won two WNBA titles as a Lynx player.
Startribune News May 21, 2026
How RJ Spencer went from team manager to the heart of the Gophers bench
Spencer's career ended with five minutes played and two missed shots, but he still made an impact on the program.
Startribune News May 21, 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30, Thunder top Spurs 122-113 in Game 2 of West finals
The MVP looked like the MVP again, and the Western Conference finals are knotted up.
Startribune News May 20, 2026
Strictly x Strib Varsity Spring Tour: Maddyn Greenway dominates at Rockford track and field meet
Providence Academy three-sport standout Maddyn Greenway showed her speed, winning three track events.
Startribune News May 20, 2026