Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Twins sweep four-game series from Tigers behind Mick Abel’s pitching, Brooks Lee’s hitting
Lee's two-out, two-run, bases-loaded single in the bottom of the eighth gave the Twins a 3-1 victory at Target Field.
Startribune News Apr 09, 2026
RandBall: Kirk Cousins has another chance, and another guaranteed payday
One of the most remarkable streaks in NFL history was extended another year.
Startribune News Apr 09, 2026
Souhan: The spin on the Twins’ summer selloff could change thanks to Taj Bradley
Three of the deals made at last year's MLB deadline have to pay off to call the dismantling a success.
Startribune News Apr 09, 2026
Five recruits on the rise in Minnesota high school baseball
Prep Baseball Minnesota state director Andy Judkins shares five names to know as the baseball season begins.
Startribune News Apr 09, 2026
Twins experimenting with new way to call pitches in minor league games
The Marlins and Rockies have pitching coaches call pitches from the dugout, but the Twins have no plans to implement it in the majors this year.
Startribune News Apr 09, 2026
Neal: Rock League is major step in making curling popular more than once every four years
Curling, especially to Minnesotans, is huge in the Olympics. What can the sport do to increase its visibility during the other three years?
Startribune News Apr 09, 2026
Twins take seven-run lead, need every bit of it in 8-6 victory over Tigers
The Twins scored six runs in the first inning against Framber Valdez and won their third game in a row to improve to .500.
Startribune News Apr 08, 2026
Orlando catches Timberwolves on a rest day, rolls to 132-120 victory
The Wolves, who are locked into the sixth spot in the Western Conference, played without five regulars, although Jaden McDaniels returned.
Startribune News Apr 08, 2026
Podcast: Dillon Thieneman? Jadarian Price? How the Vikings could use their early draft picks
On the new episode of Access Vikings, Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker discuss prospects who could be available for the Vikings with their first four picks in April's NFL draft.
Startribune News Apr 08, 2026
Reusse: Whether they’re home or on the road for playoffs, I like this Wild team
Hockey is a fickle sport - some people call it "goalie" - but the depth of the Wild should pay off with a playoff run.
Startribune News Apr 08, 2026