Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Alex Smalley grabs a 2-shot lead in a PGA Championship that's up for grabs
Alex Smalley kept his composure amid pure chaos Saturday in the PGA Championship, when he vanished from the leaderboard with a shaky start and when he surged back in front with sublime shots along the...
Startribune News May 16, 2026
Reusse: Dick Blooston’s decades-long golf success in Minnesota lands him in Hall of Fame
Chance encounters with two famous figures led Dick Blooston to become both a Big Ten champion golfer with the Gophers and a highly successful assistant hockey coach at Edina.
Startribune News May 16, 2026
Rory McIlroy surges into PGA Championship contention with a 66 at Aronimink
Rory McIlroy wailed his drive on the 397-yard sixth hole and landed a beauty on the green to the delight of a roaring Aronimink crowd.
Startribune News May 16, 2026
New Jersey safety Taylor Daniels commits to Gophers football team
P.J. Fleck's program has 16 players pledged to its 2027 class.
Startribune News May 16, 2026
Neal: St. Paul Saints ‘ushertainer’ was born to sing, learned to run
Saints fans are used to seeing Seigo Masubuchi crooning karaoke in the fourth inning and running marathons on the concourses at CHS Field.
Startribune News May 16, 2026
Analysis: 10 NFL games I can't wait to watch during the 2026 season
A Super Bowl rematch early. AFC championship and NFC championship rematches late. And a Christmas lineup full of fireworks.
Startribune News May 16, 2026
Analysis: After Timberwolves end season with lopsided playoff loss, they lament factors that were within their control
Losses to the Spurs and Thunder the past two postseasons leave fans wondering if the Wolves are a distant third to those dominating Western Conference teams.
Startribune News May 16, 2026
Reusse: Twins are a better looking ballclub with Austin Martin as a regular
Austin Martin should play every day in right or left field for the Twins now that Matt Wallner has been demoted to Class AAA St. Paul.
Startribune News May 16, 2026
Souhan: In the story of the series, Rudy Gobert was dominated by good friend Wemby
The Timberwolves lost to the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama in six games in the Western Conference semifinals.
Startribune News May 16, 2026
Next up for Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes is a big payday. He hopes it comes in Minnesota.
Hughes said he'd like to remain here after coming over in a blockbuster trade during the NHL season.
Startribune News May 15, 2026