Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
RandBall: Don’t assume Kyler Murray is QB1. The Vikings have more invested in J.J. McCarthy.
I've come around to the idea that the Vikings at least have a quarterback competition.
Startribune News Jun 12, 2026
Williams Arena no more: Gophers’ basketball home gets new name through sponsorship deal
The 10-year pact, which is worth $1.7 million per season, will rename the building "the Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota."
Startribune News Jun 12, 2026
Baseball state tournament: How it played out in the semifinals
The championship matchups are set for Monday's state tournament finale at Target Field.
Startribune News Jun 12, 2026
P.J. Fleck plans to keep adding to Gophers’ strong 2027 recruiting class: ‘We can take a few more.’
The Gophers already have 27 commitments, the most in FBS, heading into their second "Summer Splash" weekend.
Startribune News Jun 12, 2026
Vikings safeties still adjusting to Harrison Smith’s absence: ‘His presence is definitely missed’
Though Smith has yet to announce his retirement, the Vikings safety room is preparing to take over his duties in what Brian Flores said would be a collective effort.
Startribune News Jun 12, 2026
Svechnikov, Aho strike as Hurricanes top Golden Knights 4-2 to move within a win of the Stanley Cup
The Carolina Hurricanes had spent the NHL playoffs waiting for their power play to get going, along with top-line performers Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho.
Startribune News Jun 11, 2026
Eastview achieves perfection, wins boys volleyball state championship
The Lightning ended the boys volleyball season 34-0 by beating Eden Prairie for the Minnesota boys volleyball state title.
Startribune News Jun 11, 2026
Christian Pulisic is ready to shoulder the burden of US hopes in home World Cup opener vs Paraguay
Christian Pulisic is the most accomplished and most famous player on his national team at the exact time when his nation is hosting a World Cup.
Startribune News Jun 11, 2026
Gophers AD Mark Coyle, women’s basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit receive contract extensions
Coyle recently celebrated his 10th year on the job, while Plitzuweit led her team to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament this past season.
Startribune News Jun 11, 2026
Reusse: Red Lake County continues run as athletic power in Class 1A baseball state tournament
The defending state champions defeated Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton 4-3 in the quarterfinals Thursday at St. Cloud's Joe Faber Field.
Startribune News Jun 11, 2026