Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
First-round pick Olivia Miles brings personality, poise as new Lynx point guard
Miles was playful and confident in her introductory news conference, saying she was recently watching assistant coach Lindsay Whalen's highlights.
Startribune News Apr 15, 2026
Special teams coach Daniel Da Prato’s task: No more ‘bad Gophers’
The former New Mexico assistant impressed Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck in the Rate Bowl.
Startribune News Apr 15, 2026
Minnesota has been the top producer of NCAA men’s hockey talent for years. Now Canadians are flooding college rosters.
COVID-19 comparisons, more junior opportunities and fewer D-I players: Minnesota high school hockey coaches weigh in on the ever-evolving college hockey landscape.
Startribune News Apr 15, 2026
RandBall: As the Twins thrive, the Red Sox are floundering
It was a great night for the Twins on the field Tuesday. It was the opposite for their opponent.
Startribune News Apr 15, 2026
Wild have luxury with two valuable goalies in Filip Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt
The two Swedish netminders have worked a 60-40 split during the Wild's regular season, with veteran Filip Gustavsson holding the No. 1 spot.
Startribune News Apr 15, 2026
The Twins have two Black pitchers in their starting rotation. That’s a rarity in baseball.
The Twins lead all Major League Baseball teams with six Black players on their roster. Pitchers Taj Bradley and Simeon Woods Richardson share roots in a 2017 showcase for Black high school players.
Startribune News Apr 15, 2026
Minnesota United advances in U.S. Open Cup following 12-round shootout at Sacramento
After a scoreless 120 minutes, the Loons needed to cycle through their entire lineup before advancing on penalties.
Startribune News Apr 15, 2026
Hunter Haight scores first NHL goal as Wild beat Ducks 3-2 in regular-season finale
Robby Fabbri and Danila Yurov also scored for the Wild, and Jesper Wallstedt made 35 saves for the victory.
Startribune News Apr 14, 2026
Byron Buxton’s hitting, Mick Abel’s pitching power Twins past Red Sox 6-0
Abel threw seven scoreless innings, striking out 10, while Buxton had four hits, including two homers.
Startribune News Apr 14, 2026
Can Timberwolves overcome their regular-season demons now that the playoffs are here?
Lack of effort and focus, especially on defense, shouldn't be as much of an issue in the postseason, they say.
Startribune News Apr 14, 2026