Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Scoggins: As Timberwolves approach playoffs, there are a lot of ‘ifs’
The health of Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels is the chief concern with the regular season in its final week.
Startribune News Apr 07, 2026
Free agency recap: Napheesa Collier focused on ‘this year and winning’ after re-signing with Lynx
The Lynx have a one-year, $1.4 million supermax deal in place with their star forward, who remains sidelined after having surgery on both ankles this offseason.
Startribune News Apr 07, 2026
Gophers men’s hockey coach Brett Larson adds Ben Gordon, Cory Laylin, Paul Martin and Matt Cullen to staff
Familiar names will help guide the rebuilding program next season, with Cullen named director of player development.
Startribune News Apr 07, 2026
Neal: Big Ten completes NCAA basketball sweep, and that should benefit Gophers
The University of Minnesota might be playing catch-up to the conference schools with more money, but being in the Big Ten has lots of benefits.
Startribune News Apr 07, 2026
Gophers basketball transfer portal tracker: Minnesota lands Penn State center Gracie Merkle
Minnesota's men's and women's teams returned core players but addressed positional needs and depth via the portal.
Startribune News Apr 07, 2026
RandBall: After another Angel Reese trade, maybe Lynx had it right all along?
The 2024 draft has been a sore subject for some Lynx fans. But now it feels like a boon.
Startribune News Apr 07, 2026
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