Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Souhan: Time for a report card on the trades made by Timberwolves boss Tim Connelly
Connelly had high scores for the first part of his tenure, but there might be a "needs improvement" on a later evaluation.
Startribune News May 17, 2026
Wild must decide whether breaking up goaltender status quo is a net gain
The Wild could keep Filip Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt in place, or they could elect to go with one or the other in a bid to improve the rest of the roster.
Startribune News May 17, 2026
Timberwolves’ Mike Conley has no plans to retire
The point guard showed during the playoffs that he can still be an effective player at age 38.
Startribune News May 17, 2026
Analysis: Timberwolves were friends, but often moody, and that’s why they need a traditional point guard
Mike Conley knew how to take care of everyone else on the floor. Thrusting Anthony Edwards into that role was like making a star running back a quarterback.
Startribune News May 17, 2026
Reusse: Wild and Timberwolves ended up in similar spots, but their future outlooks are not the same
The Wild appear to be a team on the rise despite running into the NHL's best team the Avalanche; the Wolves are on the decline after getting swatted away by the Spurs.
Startribune News May 17, 2026
Minnesota United drop second in a row, losing at New England 2-1
Luca Langoni scored the tiebreaking goal early in the second half and the Revolution ended the Loons' road winning streak.
Startribune News May 16, 2026
Jackson Chourio spoils strong Connor Prielipp start and Brewers top Twins 2-1
The Twins went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position, leaving seven runners on in their second consecutive one-run loss to their border rival.
Startribune News May 16, 2026
Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor by 1¼ lengths to win the Preakness at Laurel Park
Napoleon Solo reemerged as a colt to watch with a victory in the Preakness Stakes.
Startribune News May 16, 2026
Aaron Rodgers agrees to a 1-year deal to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, AP sources say
Aaron Rodgers is running it back with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Startribune News May 16, 2026
Sherman Lewis, who won four Super Bowls as an assistant coach, dies at 83
Lewis spent two seasons as Vikings offensive coordinator under Dennis Green after an eight-year stint with the Packers.
Startribune News May 16, 2026