Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Twins prospect Kaelen Culpepper leaves St. Paul Saints game with injury
Culpepper exited Saturday's Class AAA game in the fourth inning because of glute tightness.
Startribune News Jun 14, 2026
Souhan: Former Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns is an NBA champion. Let’s celebrate that.
Two years after the trade from Minnesota, Towns' grit shows through as the Knicks beat the Spurs for New York's first championship in 53 years.
Startribune News Jun 14, 2026
The Comeback Knicks are the Champion Knicks. Brunson scores 45, and New York tops Spurs for title
Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks did it again. And now they're the Champion Knicks.
Startribune News Jun 13, 2026
Olivia Miles’ late heroics not enough to keep Lynx win streak alive in 100-97 loss to Aces
Miles scored 12 fourth-quarter points but missed a final go-ahead three-point attempt as the Lynx lost for the first time in nine games.
Startribune News Jun 13, 2026
Farmington completes comeback, beats Stillwater 10-9 to win first boys lacrosse state championship
Farmington is the first undefeated team to win the state title since Benilde-St. Margaret's in 2022.
Startribune News Jun 13, 2026
Maple Grove 7-footer Jack Thelen commits to Wisconsin
Jack Thelen, a 7-1 senior at Maple Grove, becomes the first Minnesota native to commit to Wisconsin out of high school since the 2024 class.
Startribune News Jun 13, 2026
Minnetonka defeats Buffalo 14-10 to win girls lacrosse state championship
Buffalo was the only team to defeat Minnetonka during the regular season, beating the Skippers 12-10 on May 1.
Startribune News Jun 13, 2026
Luke Keaschall provides a spark, but it’s not enough as Twins bullpen implodes in 9-6 loss to Cardinals
The Twins battled back from an early four-run deficit with three home runs, but their AL-worst bullpen gave up three homers in a five-run seventh.
Startribune News Jun 13, 2026
Former Lions center Frank Ragnow at peace in retirement
The Chanhassen High School alum returned to Michigan for the first time since a comeback attempt last year was derailed by a failed physical.
Startribune News Jun 13, 2026
Without many accolades, Twins pitcher Mike Paredes arrives in major leagues
Paredes wasn't even invited to major league camp in spring training, but now the former 18th-round draft pick has made the big jump.
Startribune News Jun 13, 2026