Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
New Jersey safety Taylor Daniels commits to Gophers football team
P.J. Fleck's program has 16 players pledged to its 2027 class.
Startribune News May 16, 2026
Neal: St. Paul Saints ‘ushertainer’ was born to sing, learned to run
Saints fans are used to seeing Seigo Masubuchi crooning karaoke in the fourth inning and running marathons on the concourses at CHS Field.
Startribune News May 16, 2026
Analysis: 10 NFL games I can't wait to watch during the 2026 season
A Super Bowl rematch early. AFC championship and NFC championship rematches late. And a Christmas lineup full of fireworks.
Startribune News May 16, 2026
Analysis: After Timberwolves end season with lopsided playoff loss, they lament factors that were within their control
Losses to the Spurs and Thunder the past two postseasons leave fans wondering if the Wolves are a distant third to those dominating Western Conference teams.
Startribune News May 16, 2026
Reusse: Twins are a better looking ballclub with Austin Martin as a regular
Austin Martin should play every day in right or left field for the Twins now that Matt Wallner has been demoted to Class AAA St. Paul.
Startribune News May 16, 2026
Souhan: In the story of the series, Rudy Gobert was dominated by good friend Wemby
The Timberwolves lost to the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama in six games in the Western Conference semifinals.
Startribune News May 16, 2026
Next up for Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes is a big payday. He hopes it comes in Minnesota.
Hughes said he'd like to remain here after coming over in a blockbuster trade during the NHL season.
Startribune News May 15, 2026
Obstruction call costs Royce Lewis, Twins in a 3-2 loss to Brewers
An obstruction call on Twins third baseman Royce Lewis awarded the Brewers a tying run in their two-run eighth inning.
Startribune News May 15, 2026
Lynx center Emma Cechova will miss WNBA season because of torn knee ligament
The Czech rookie had shown early promise coming off the Lynx bench to earn playing time for coach Cheryl Reeve, but her season is over after she tore her right anterior cruciate ligament.
Startribune News May 15, 2026
Twins injury updates: Taj Bradley to begin rehab assignment, Byron Buxton progressing
Bradley will make a rehab start Sunday for the Class AAA St. Paul Saints.
Startribune News May 15, 2026