Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
UConn must overcome Michigan's dominance to establish a basketball dynasty in national title game
There's a dynasty brewing in college basketball. And, in a perfectly fitting twist, UConn can cement that status by overcoming a Michigan powerhouse that is racking up historically impressive numbers,...
Startribune News Apr 05, 2026
Twins give up three runs in 10th, lose to Tampa Bay 4-1
The Twins were held to three hits for the second game in a row and fell to 3-6 on the season.
Startribune News Apr 05, 2026
Islanders fire coach Patrick Roy after losing 4 in a row, name Peter DeBoer his replacement
Patrick Roy was fired as coach of the New York Islanders on Sunday, another late-season change in the NHL that comes with the team in the middle of a spring tailspin that has put its playoff chances i...
Startribune News Apr 05, 2026
Jo Adell robs 3 homers in what Torii Hunter calls the greatest defensive game he's ever seen
You've done something special when Torii Hunter, a nine-time Gold Glove Award winner known for his acrobatic catches, calls what you just did ''probably the greatest defensive game I've ever seen.''
Startribune News Apr 05, 2026
Griffin Jax grateful for time in Twins organization despite rocky ending
The Twins dealt the righthander, who requested a trade, at last year's deadline for Tampa Bay's Taj Bradley.
Startribune News Apr 05, 2026
Two second-half goals send Minnesota United past LA Galaxy 2-1
Anthony Markanich and Kelvin Yeboah scored for a Loons team that ended a three-game winless streak despite the absence of James Rodrguez.
Startribune News Apr 04, 2026
Michigan rolls to national title game with its latest double-digit March win, 91-73 over Arizona
Game of the year? This wasn't even the game of the night.
Startribune News Apr 04, 2026
Twins offense shut down by another lefthanded starter in 7-1 loss to Rays
The Twins managed only three hits as Steven Matz struck out eight, his highest total in a start since 2023.
Startribune News Apr 04, 2026
UConn and Hurley muscle their way to 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62
Dan Hurley had UConn ready for another Final Four fight night. Once again, his Huskies scored a knockout.
Startribune News Apr 04, 2026
Dawn Staley eyes another title as South Carolina meets UCLA in the NCAA women's final
Dawn Staley has fond memories of her first trip as a coach to the NCAA championship game. It ended with South Carolina's first national title nine years ago.
Startribune News Apr 04, 2026