Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Recap: Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic lead Nuggets over Timberwolves 116-105 in Game 1
The Nuggets surged in the middle two quarters and the Wolves couldn't complete a fourth-quarter rally at Ball Arena.
Startribune News Apr 18, 2026
Souhan: Vikings should look east for NFL draft inspiration
The Vikings' muddled decision-making could be cleared up by observing Lions GM Brad Holmes.
Startribune News Apr 18, 2026
Reusse: Martin County West product Brandon Williamson grows — and grows — into MLB starter
Brandon Williamson, a lanky kid from the Minnesota prairie, developed his craft all the way to Cincinnati's starting rotation. He had a huge following April 17 at Target Field.
Startribune News Apr 18, 2026
Neal: Twins reliever Kody Funderburk’s wife battles cancer while expecting their first child
Alicia Funderburk is due to deliver on Monday after going through chemotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma.
Startribune News Apr 18, 2026
Analysis: Vikings need a center. They can learn something from Kirk Ferentz.
The longtime Iowa head coach understands how to develop top NFL offensive linemen and how draft experts can sell centers short.
Startribune News Apr 18, 2026
Quinn Hughes a ‘game changer’ for Wild team with lofty playoff aspirations
Improving the offense dramatically could be key to team making a playoff run for the first time in 11 years. Hughes is expected to play in Game 1 after an illness.
Startribune News Apr 18, 2026
Luke Keaschall has rough game offensively in Twins’ 2-1 loss to Reds
The Twins second baseman left seven runners stranded, and Eugenio Surez's two-run double held up to make a winner of Minnesota native Brandon Williamson.
Startribune News Apr 17, 2026
Anthony Edwards’ knee injury hovers over Timberwolves-Nuggets playoff series
The All-Star guard is expected to play and Jaden McDaniels said he's fine, while the Nuggets will be without Peyton Watson, and four other things to know about the first-round series ahead of Game 1 i...
Startribune News Apr 17, 2026
Lynx’s trio of returning All-Stars have high expectations for new WNBA season
Six of the Lynx's top nine players departed for new teams, but Napheesa Collier, Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride came back, hoping to stay on top.
Startribune News Apr 17, 2026
Rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt will get Game 1 start for Wild in Dallas
Coach John Hynes made the decision to start his hottest goalie over veteran Filip Gustavsson as the series opens Saturday.
Startribune News Apr 17, 2026