Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s wins its first Class 1A girls basketball title
Led by All-Minnesota guard Morgan Mathiowetz, the No. 2-seeded Knights defeated top-seeded Mountain Iron-Buhl 80-63.
Startribune News Mar 14, 2026
Gophers earn top-16 seed, will play host to first two rounds of NCAA women’s basketball tournament
The committee that selects the field announced the top 16 seeds a day before the full 68-team field is announced.
Startribune News Mar 14, 2026
Souhan: What a Vikings locker room speech might have sounded like with Kevin O’Connell on truth serum
The Vikings are in the midst of reworking their roster, cutting and restructuring salaries, signing and releasing players after a 9-8 season.
Startribune News Mar 14, 2026
Joe Ryan will not pitch in World Baseball Classic, likely to start Opening Day
Joe Ryan was a candidate to pitch in a potential World Baseball Classic championship game, but he will stay in Twins camp.
Startribune News Mar 14, 2026
Relive the moments: Rosemount upsets Hopkins; Providence Academy and BSM defend titles; St. Mary’s wins 1A
In the big-school classification, Rosemount rallied in the second half to upset No. 1 and defending champion Hopkins, a storied program that was chasing a 10th title.
Startribune News Mar 14, 2026
Providence Academy’s Maddyn Greenway writes final state tournament chapter against Duluth Marshall, Chloe Johnson
Top-seeded Providence Academy chases its fifth state title Saturday while No. 2 Duluth Marshall makes its first championship appearance.
Startribune News Mar 14, 2026
Which Twins pitcher throws the ‘filthiest’ pitch? Catchers pick two winners
Mick Abel's fastball and Eric Orze's split-changeup were picked as the best on the Twins' staff.
Startribune News Mar 14, 2026
Five reasons to look out for the Gophers come NCAA tournament time
This year's women's basketball team is one of the best in program history because it relies on teamwork rather than one standout individual.
Startribune News Mar 14, 2026
Reusse: Twins’ Simeon Woods Richardson ditches ‘hang’ for ‘split’ in big upgrade to arsenal
The 25-year-old is attempting to become a rotation mainstay after adding weight this offseason and committing to a new pitch.
Startribune News Mar 14, 2026
Anthony Edwards scores 42 points as Timberwolves top Warriors 127-117, end three-game skid
The Wolves took a big lead in the second quarter but couldn't put away a Golden State team missing most of its stars.
Startribune News Mar 14, 2026