Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Minnesota high school boys basketball state poll: Week 14
Hopkins jumped into Class 4A top five; Defending Class 1A champ Dawson-Boyd back in top 10.
Startribune News Mar 03, 2026
John Klein goes from baseball obscurity to a candidate for pitching from Twins bullpen
The native of Brooklyn Park was added to the 40-man roster in November and, at age 23, is a prospect on the rise.
Startribune News Mar 03, 2026
RandBall: The best quarterback choice for the Vikings is ... ?
NFL free agency starts next week. Here's Michael Rand's pitch for the Vikings' best-case scenario.
Startribune News Mar 03, 2026
Former Twins reliever Wayne Granger dies at age 81
The righthander spent one season as the Twins closer but was dealt after publicly complaining about ownership.
Startribune News Mar 03, 2026
Scoggins: It’s hard to imagine that Niko Medved could have done a better job in coaching Gophers
In one of the nation's toughest conferences, Medved has cobbled together a competitive team despite a rash of injuries to players.
Startribune News Mar 03, 2026
Meet the 2026 Strib Varsity All-Minnesota boys hockey team
Strib Varsity handpicked the state's top 25 boys hockey players from the 2025-26 season based on stats, input from coaches and impact on rosters.
Startribune News Mar 03, 2026
2026 All-Minnesota Boys Hockey Player of the Year: Hibbing/Chisholm’s Tate Swanson
The senior forward has led the Bluejackets back to the state tournament after a heartbreaking loss in 2025.
Startribune News Mar 03, 2026
Quinn Hughes appears on ‘The Tonight Show’
Wild superstar Quinn Hughes is winding down his media tour after Monday night's appearance with Jimmy Fallon.
Startribune News Mar 02, 2026
Watch the replay: Wayzata trounces Hopkins 105-70 to return to boys basketball state tournament
Wayzata was in command of the Class 4A, Section 6 championship all game, and the Trojans are now closer to defending their state title.
Startribune News Mar 02, 2026
Watch Wayzata vs. Hopkins in the Class 4A, Section 6 girls basketball championship, only on Strib Varsity
Livestream: Hopkins and Wayzata met again in the section championship with a state tournament berth on the line. Watch the replay exclusively on Strib Varsity.
Startribune News Mar 02, 2026