Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
RandBall: Does Luka Doncic’s injury change the Wolves’ playoff outlook?
Doncic was playing like an MVP before leaving Thursday's blowout Lakers loss because of a hamstring strain.
Startribune News Apr 03, 2026
Timberwolves ambassador Kevin Garnett will return to Target Center on April 12
Garnett will attend the team's final regular-season game, and the Wolves said his jersey will be retired next season.
Startribune News Apr 03, 2026
Minnesota Top 25: Strib Varsity’s statewide softball rankings
The No. 1 team is from Class 1A, but it's led by Mariah Anderson of United South Central, who is on track to set a state strikeout record this season.
Startribune News Apr 03, 2026
2026 high school softball: Pitchers and position players to watch this season
Here are 25 of Minnesota's best players to keep an eye on this softball season.
Startribune News Apr 03, 2026
Reusse: These Twins might be bad, but they shouldn’t be 100-losses bad
That's been a problem throughout Major League Baseball in recent seasons, as the bottom of the barrel has really bottomed out.
Startribune News Apr 03, 2026
Everything you need to know about today’s Twins’ home opener at Target Field
Mother Nature is not smiling on us, but there will be plenty of ceremonial events, lots of new food and probably some good baseball at Target Field.
Startribune News Apr 03, 2026
Takeaways: Wild clinch playoff spot with 5-2 victory over Canucks
Quinn Hughes hit a milestone in his first game against his old team, while Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov each reached 40 goals for the season.
Startribune News Apr 02, 2026
Anthony Edwards ineligible for NBA awards this season after sitting out Timberwolves’ 113-108 loss at Detroit
Anthony Edwards' most injury-plagued season means he will miss the NBA threshold for games played; without him, the Wolves kept it close until the fourth quarter vs. the Pistons.
Startribune News Apr 02, 2026
Twins acquire pitcher Garrett Acton in trade with Miami Marlins
Garrett Acton, who was recently designated for assignment by the Marlins, had a 3.68 ERA in the minor leagues last year.
Startribune News Apr 02, 2026
Minnesota United will begin U.S. Open Cup at Sacramento on April 14
This will be the Loons' first game against the USL Championship club, and it means they have three games in California over an 11-day stretch.
Startribune News Apr 02, 2026