Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Tim Connelly knows Wolves must improve to keep up with Spurs and Thunder
The Wolves president of basketball operations doesn't sound ready to run things back again after the team's second-round exit.
Startribune News May 19, 2026
Five things to know about the 2028 NFL draft coming to the Twin Cities
Minnesota was awarded the draft by the league Tuesday after submitting a bid in March. Events - and crowds - will be prominent near and far.
Startribune News May 19, 2026
Video: Jason Potts leads Edina girls flag football in inaugural season
Jason Potts, who coached Edina to the Class 6A football title in November, is the first head coach for the inaugural Edina girls flag football team this spring.
Startribune News May 19, 2026
Souhan: Hosting the NFL draft is a big deal for Minneapolis. It didn’t used to be.
The NFL draft has become great theater, which is funny for those of us who covered the event when the NFL was more of a mom-and-pop league.
Startribune News May 19, 2026
RandBall: The fall of Royce Lewis and the rise of the Vikings
Royce Lewis has been demoted. The Vikings might be good this year. And the draft is definitely coming here.
Startribune News May 19, 2026
Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers will have surgery to repair broken left wrist
The veteran backstop suffered the hamate fracture during Monday night's victory over the Houston Astros at Target Field.
Startribune News May 19, 2026
The latest: Vikings, Twin Cities will host 2028 NFL draft
Downtown Minneapolis will anchor the festivities, which bring hundreds of thousands of fans to the host cities for the three-day event.
Startribune News May 19, 2026
Twins demote former No. 1 overall pick Royce Lewis to minors amid season slump
The 26-year-old third baseman is hitting .163 this season. Reliever Justin Topa was also designated for assignment.
Startribune News May 19, 2026
Simeon Woods Richardson unfazed moving to bullpen, but Twins coy if it’s permanent
Simeon Woods Richardson pitched a scoreless fifth inning in relief during the Twins' 6-3 win Monday, stranding two runners.
Startribune News May 19, 2026
‘Just leave us alone’: College hockey coaches push back on NCAA’s new eligibility proposal
The potential change, which could get approved in June, would significantly alter players' paths to campus from junior programs.
Startribune News May 19, 2026