Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Minnesota United advances in U.S. Open Cup following 12-round shootout at Sacramento
After a scoreless 120 minutes, the Loons needed to cycle through their entire lineup before advancing on penalties.
Startribune News Apr 15, 2026
Hunter Haight scores first NHL goal as Wild beat Ducks 3-2 in regular-season finale
Robby Fabbri and Danila Yurov also scored for the Wild, and Jesper Wallstedt made 35 saves for the victory.
Startribune News Apr 14, 2026
Byron Buxton’s hitting, Mick Abel’s pitching power Twins past Red Sox 6-0
Abel threw seven scoreless innings, striking out 10, while Buxton had four hits, including two homers.
Startribune News Apr 14, 2026
Can Timberwolves overcome their regular-season demons now that the playoffs are here?
Lack of effort and focus, especially on defense, shouldn't be as much of an issue in the postseason, they say.
Startribune News Apr 14, 2026
Neal: Tony Sanneh is a Soccer Hall of Famer whose most important contribution is off the pitch
After a career that started at St. Paul Academy, Sanneh will go into the National Soccer Hall of Fame on May 1.
Startribune News Apr 14, 2026
Join our Wild playoff live blog
Submit your questions, comments and predictions before the game, then follow along live with Star Tribune writers throughout the playoffs.
Startribune News Apr 14, 2026
Join our Timberwolves playoff live blog
Submit your questions, comments and predictions before the game, then follow along live with Star Tribune writers throughout the playoffs, which kick off on Saturday, April 18.
Startribune News Apr 14, 2026
Video: Girls flag football players, Vikings advocate for fast-growing sport
At Content Capture Day hosted by the Vikings at TCO Performance Center, high school athletes across the Twin Cities gathered to create content to promote the upcoming season.
Startribune News Apr 14, 2026
Walking the walk: What stands out about the Twins’ offense during hot streak
The Twins have won seven of their past eight games. They've scored at least seven runs in five of those wins.
Startribune News Apr 14, 2026
RandBall: In an offseason of departures, a welcome Lynx addition
TCU point guard Olivia Miles waited a year to enter the WNBA draft. Her savvy move benefited the Lynx.
Startribune News Apr 14, 2026