Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
RandBall: The new WNBA salary structure changed the course of the Lynx
Veterans are getting paid big money under the new CBA. It will be harder than ever to keep good teams together.
Startribune News Apr 20, 2026
Timberwolves try to solve mystery of their hot-and-cold offense for Game 2
In their loss in Game 1 of their NBA playoff series at Denver, the Wolves had many problems in the second half.
Startribune News Apr 20, 2026
Joel Eriksson Ek shows why he might be Wild’s most indispensable player
The veteran center played only 19 seconds in a 2023 playoff series against Dallas, but he made his presence known in Game 1 vs. the Stars.
Startribune News Apr 20, 2026
Former Holy Angels running back Emmett Johnson’s time has arrived at the NFL draft
Johnson, son of Liberian immigrants, says he has 'a box of Pringles' on his shoulder after a frustratingly slow rise to becoming the Big Ten's leading rusher at Nebraska.
Startribune News Apr 20, 2026
Scoggins: Transferring runs against what we love about high school sports
A transfer can be a good thing. Often, though, it's a jab at the story lines we love.
Startribune News Apr 20, 2026
Twins promoting pitching prospect Kendry Rojas to bullpen
Kendry Rojas, acquired from Toronto in the Louis Varland trade, hasn't given up a run in six innings at Class AAA St. Paul.
Startribune News Apr 19, 2026
Jessie Diggins encourages fans to keep shining as she celebrates retirement from cross-country skiing
The acclaimed Olympic gold medalist from Afton says she plans to continue to speak out about the importance of mental health and encouraged her fans to continue to don glitter.
Startribune News Apr 19, 2026
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards a finalist for Clutch Player of the Year
San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama is one step closer to what will likely be his first Defensive Player of the Year award.
Startribune News Apr 19, 2026
Neal: Frost offense is off in home finale, but defense is shaping up nicely
The usually high-powered Frost fell 2-0 to Toronto in Minnesota's regular-season home finale, but a rebuilt defense is coming together.
Startribune News Apr 19, 2026
Twins swept by Reds, lose in extras as bullpen, defense falter in final innings
Rookie Andrew Morris gave up three runs in the ninth inning, and after the Twins tied it, Cincinnati scored three unearned runs in the 10th.
Startribune News Apr 19, 2026