Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Wild’s Bill Guerin still riding high after Team USA’s Olympic gold in men’s hockey
"Nothing's going to ruin this," said the Wild president, and that includes scrutiny of the players after President Donald Trump's phone call to them.
Startribune News Mar 01, 2026
Takeaways: Blues strike late in 3-1 victory for Wild’s second consecutive loss
Kirill Kaprizov tied Marian Gaborik for the franchise lead in goals, but that was the only goal for the Wild in their first home game since the Olympics.
Startribune News Mar 01, 2026
Gophers women’s hockey beats St. Cloud State 6-1, advances to WCHA Final Faceoff
The Gophers will play Ohio State in a WCHA semifinal at St. Thomas' Lee and Penny Anderson Arena on March 5.
Startribune News Mar 01, 2026
Takeaways: Timberwolves move ahead of Nuggets with 117-108 victory at Denver
The Wolves used a balance offense to avoid a season sweep by the Nuggets.
Startribune News Mar 01, 2026
Frost shut out, lose 4-0 at Montreal in first game back from Olympic break
Ann-Rene Desbiens made 17 saves for her fourth shutout this season for the PWHL-leading Victoire.
Startribune News Mar 01, 2026
No. 22 Gophers women’s basketball clinches No. 4 seed in Big Ten tournament with 78-73 victory at Illinois
The Gophers finished the regular season with 13 Big Ten victories, their most since 1985, and earned a double bye in the conference tourney for the first time since 2018.
Startribune News Mar 01, 2026
Get to know top prospects at four positions the Vikings could add early in the NFL draft
The Vikings' draft board will be stacked for talent over need under the leadership of interim GM Rob Brzezinski, but here are some positions and prospects they could be eyeing.
Startribune News Mar 01, 2026
Souhan: If it weren’t for bad luck, Twins would have no luck at all
Are the Twins cursed? That might be hyperbole, but a trend of injuries to key players is continuing this spring and dampening any hopes for success in 2026.
Startribune News Mar 01, 2026
How the sextortion scourge terrorizes teens in Minnesota and beyond
For the Bremseth family of Olivia, a suicide from sextortion left pain that "will never go away." They hope sharing Carter's story saves lives.
Startribune News Mar 01, 2026
Quinn Hughes pops by ‘Saturday Night Live’
The gold-medal Olympics hero and Minnesota Wild star was joined by some fellow athletes.
Startribune News Feb 28, 2026