Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Stars have the advantage on Wild when lots of penalties are called
Three power-play goals fueled the Stars' 4-3 double-overtime win in Game 3, and they lead the NHL playoff series 2-1.
Startribune News Apr 23, 2026
Gophers will have first outdoor spring football game since 2017
From blizzards to COVID to rainstorms to the ill-timed transfer portal, there has always been a reason the spring game is diminished.
Startribune News Apr 23, 2026
Neal: Gophers track star Anthonett Nabwe has been separated from her mother, who lives in Liberia, for eight years
Nabwe is an NCAA champion in the weight throw and has the second-longest hammer throw in NCAA history.
Startribune News Apr 23, 2026
From the Gophers to St. John’s, Minnesota is well-represented among NFL draft prospects
Will another Lance from Marshall, Minn., a Minnesota Mr. Football and former standouts from Eden Prairie and Minneapolis North hear their names called this week?
Startribune News Apr 23, 2026
Vikings select Florida DT Caleb Banks with 18th pick in the NFL draft
With interim GM Rob Brzezinski is at the helm, the Vikings use their first-round selection on a defensive tackle with "top-10 talent" but a history of injuries.
Startribune News Apr 23, 2026
Varsity Traditions: Trojans’ dap-up routine builds brotherhood on baseball diamond
Since the start of Wayzata's handshake tradition in 2023 they have made an appearance in every section final.
Startribune News Apr 23, 2026
Transferring in Minnesota: Read the full Strib Varsity series
We dived into the topic of student-athletes transferring high schools in Minnesota. Find all the stories from the series here.
Startribune News Apr 23, 2026
RandBall: Late playoff starts are testing Minnesota fans’ endurance
The Wild's double overtime loss in Game 3 didn't end until almost 1 a.m., technically Thursday. Fans are being given a choice: Sleep or watch the playoffs.
Startribune News Apr 23, 2026
Wild Insider: Special teams make a major difference as Stars beat Wild in Game 3
Wyatt Johnston's goal in the second overtime came with a man advantage as the Wild struggled on the penalty kill.
Startribune News Apr 23, 2026
Scoggins: Wild winger Matt Boldy shows his star status despite Game 3 loss to Stars
Matt Boldy shook off a shot to the head in the first period and had a highlight-reel setup in the second period in the Wild's April 22 double OT playoff classic.
Startribune News Apr 23, 2026