Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu leaves his feelings and emotions in written form
No typing on a laptop. Dosunmu uses pen and paper to chronicle his daily thoughts as he aims to solve conflicts and problems.
Startribune News Apr 07, 2026
Joe Ryan steps up after 39-pitch inning in Twins’ victory over Tigers
Manager Derek Shelton stuck with Ryan against the heart of the Tigers lineup and it paid off in a 7-3 victory to open a four-game series.
Startribune News Apr 07, 2026
Souhan: Geno Auriemma and Tiger Woods are living legends who are sullying their reputations
The UConn women's basketball coach turned out to be a sore loser, and the golfing great endangered people's lives.
Startribune News Apr 07, 2026
Michigan muscles its way to program's 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63
Michigan's new Fab Five threw style points out the door and brought home a prize not even the school's most famous team could capture.
Startribune News Apr 06, 2026
Luke Keaschall homers, top of Twins lineup wakes up in 7-3 victory over Tigers
The offense broke out of its slumber to make a winner of Joe Ryan for the first time this season.
Startribune News Apr 06, 2026
Wild sign 2023 first-round pick Charlie Stramel, but injury will delay NHL debut
The former Michigan State forward won't take the ice this season after breaking his ankle in the NCAA tournament.
Startribune News Apr 06, 2026
Who will the Timberwolves meet in the first round of the NBA playoffs?
They are locked into the sixth seed, which means either the Nuggets or Lakers will be their first-round foe.
Startribune News Apr 06, 2026
Gophers receive 2027 commitment from four-star South Dakota tight end Drake Mikkelsen
The 6-foot-5, 205-pounder caught 70 passes for 1,111 yards and 17 TDs as a junior for Lennox High School in 2025.
Startribune News Apr 06, 2026
Analysis: More good days than bad for former Vikings defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell on his way to a Hall of Fame honor
Cottrell, with fond memories of Randy Moss and Pat Williams, will receive an "Award of Excellence" for assistant coaches from the Pro Football Hall of Fame in June.
Startribune News Apr 06, 2026
Enrico ‘E.J.’ Shelby replaces Derrin Lamker as Osseo head football coach
Shelby was most recently an assistant coach at Hamline University.
Startribune News Apr 06, 2026