Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
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
NHL games have a lot of chirping, which is another language hurdle for many Wild players
Trash-talking on the ice is in many languages for the Wild's 11 players raised outside of Canada or the United States.
Startribune News Apr 06, 2026
RandBall: The Wolves are in trouble (which might mean they will be just fine)
This is not a good time for injuries or a losing streak, and the Wolves have both. But that doesn't mean all hope is lost.
Startribune News Apr 06, 2026
Neal: Twins’ polite, unassuming Byron Buxton reaches milestone with 10 years in major leagues
The Twins center fielder remains appreciative of all the teammates who helped him get to this point through all his career ups and downs.
Startribune News Apr 06, 2026
Gophers gymnastics team qualifies for nationals, ends Utah’s historic postseason streak
With big performances from Arianna Ostrum and Jordyn Lyden, the Gophers will return to the national championships for the first time since 2022.
Startribune News Apr 05, 2026
Minnesota United’s James Rodríguez returns to training facility following hospitalization
The Colombian captain required a hospital stay for dehydration, and the team said he is ramping up for a return to action but did not suffer from rhabdomyolysis.
Startribune News Apr 05, 2026
Takeaways: Shorthanded Timberwolves stumble in second half in 122-108 loss to Hornets
The Wolves' third consecutive loss, another with Anthony Edwards sidelined, means that they will begin the NBA playoffs on the road, should they qualify.
Startribune News Apr 05, 2026
UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women's basketball title
It's mission accomplished for UCLA.
Startribune News Apr 05, 2026
Takeaways: Home ice to open playoffs still in play for Wild after 5-4 victory over Red Wings
The Wild blew a three-goal lead in the third period before Kirill Kaprizov scored his third goal of the game with 1:51 remaining.
Startribune News Apr 05, 2026