Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Scoggins: As Wild enter Stanley Cup playoffs, the question is ... if not now, when?
The Wild are the only team in the four major pro men's sports to make the postseason eight times in 10 years ... and lose each time.
Startribune News Apr 17, 2026
Timberwolves guard Mike Conley is a man of 1,000 handshakes. Well, close.
NBA veteran Mike Conley has a personal greeting for teammates, friends and staffers that requires a lot of muscle memory.
Startribune News Apr 17, 2026
Wild-Stars matchup: Two of the NHL’s best teams meet in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs
The best-of-seven series begins Saturday in Dallas, and both teams have a few questions heading into the postseason.
Startribune News Apr 17, 2026
Gophers gymnastics advances to NCAA final for first time in program history; Brooklyn Rowray wins national title on beam
The 13th-ranked Gophers rallied to finish second in their semifinal, booking a trip to the Four on the Floor with Oklahoma, LSU and Florida.
Startribune News Apr 16, 2026
Neal: Wild winger Vladimir Tarasenko has two Stanley Cup championships and now seeks a third
The NHL veteran says his team needs to "trust the process" as it begins play in Dallas on Saturday.
Startribune News Apr 16, 2026
RandBall: Who should start Game 1 in goal for the Wild? The answer is obvious.
Filip Gustavsson or Jesper Wallstedt? We'll find out soon enough.
Startribune News Apr 16, 2026
Anderson: Forward facing sonar, walleye limits, hatcheries will be topics of Fishing Summit in Alexandria
Sold-out event sponsored by MN-FISH intends to motivate anglers to address resource issues.
Startribune News Apr 16, 2026
Why do athletes transfer high schools in Minnesota? Here are some answers.
To win, yes, but it's often more complicated and deeper than what's on the scoreboard. Hear from athletes themselves:
Startribune News Apr 16, 2026
Gophers volleyball team gets new challenge: Big Ten will have conference tournament near Indianapolis
Fifteen of the Big Ten's 18 members will qualify for the new conference tournament, which precedes the NCAA tournament.
Startribune News Apr 16, 2026
Shakopee star Blake Betton details why he committed to play college football at Penn State
The Sabers football standout and top Class of 2027 prospect in Minnesota discussed why he committed to Penn State last weekend.
Startribune News Apr 16, 2026