Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Running is having a moment, and young people are fueling the boom
They want new experiences and community; the industry is rising to meet them.
Startribune News Apr 24, 2026
For NFL teams, Gophers defensive lineman Deven Eastern ‘makes that investment multiply’
Former Shakopee standout Deven Eastern was the Gophers' only prospect invited to this year's NFL scouting combine and is likely to have his name called on Day 3 of the NFL draft.
Startribune News Apr 24, 2026
Scoggins: So much for the Vikings playing it safe in Rob Brzezinski’s first draft
For a team that needs a new general manager in part due to its draft failures, selecting injury-prone defensive lineman Caleb Banks over safety Dillon Thieneman feels like rolling the dice.
Startribune News Apr 23, 2026
Twins rally, then fall 10-8 in slugfest to drop series against Mets
Ryan Jeffers tied up the score with an eighth-inning grand slam, but the Mets struck back with their own big bases-loaded hit in the bottom of the inning.
Startribune News Apr 23, 2026
Reusse: MSU Moorhead quarterback Jack Strand could be taken in NFL draft
Strand had a great four-year career for the Dragons after high school in Bloomer, Wis.
Startribune News Apr 23, 2026
Live: Timberwolves race past Nuggets 113-96 in Game 3, take 2-1 lead in playoff series
Ayo Dosunmu scored 25 points and had nine assists off the bench, and Jaden McDaniels added 20 points and 10 rebounds.
Startribune News Apr 23, 2026
Stars have the advantage on Wild when lots of penalties are called
Three power-play goals fueled the Stars' 4-3 double-overtime win in Game 3, and they lead the NHL playoff series 2-1.
Startribune News Apr 23, 2026
Gophers will have first outdoor spring football game since 2017
From blizzards to COVID to rainstorms to the ill-timed transfer portal, there has always been a reason the spring game is diminished.
Startribune News Apr 23, 2026
Neal: Gophers track star Anthonett Nabwe has been separated from her mother, who lives in Liberia, for eight years
Nabwe is an NCAA champion in the weight throw and has the second-longest hammer throw in NCAA history.
Startribune News Apr 23, 2026
From the Gophers to St. John’s, Minnesota is well-represented among NFL draft prospects
Will another Lance from Marshall, Minn., a Minnesota Mr. Football and former standouts from Eden Prairie and Minneapolis North hear their names called this week?
Startribune News Apr 23, 2026