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Howard Sinker is digital sports editor at startribune.com and curates the website's Sports Upload blog. He is also a senior instructor in Media and Cultural Studies at Macalester College in St. Paul.

Sinker is a senior lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies at Macalester College.


Game Day! Everything you need to get ready and follow the Wild Card game

The build-up to the Wild Card game ends late Sunday afternoon when the opening kickoff booms at U.S. Bank Stadium. Here's the Star Tribune's ultimate game guide


The crying game: Another night of Twins tears and frustration

Wednesday's shocking Twins loss in Cleveland was a reminder of another night in team lore that is burned into the memory of an older generation of fans.


How did 81-1 long shot Rich Strike win the Kentucky Derby? Watch this

Here are two views of the race that explain what happened in the Kentucky Derby — and a look at the staggering payouts for people who picked the winner.


Complete coverage of the Tokyo games on our Olympics page


Recognizing the best: Star Tribune All-Metro Sports Awards

Recognizing the best: Star Tribune All-Metro Sports Awards


Slow week in Minnesota sports? Six things to see while the pros are idle

The Twins, Lynx and Loons aren't playing this week. But if you're looking for sports to watch, you can still find baseball, basketball and more around the Twin Cities.


Best center ever? Watch Lynx star Sylvia Fowles make that case

Fowles started a weekend of big sports headlines with a masterpiece game that drew raves about her place in basketball history — and led the Lynx to an overtime upset of Las Vegas.


Greatness to grotesque: Inside the Twins' massive collapse in Oakland

With a 2:38 p.m. start and 6:54 p.m. finish, there's a pretty good chance most of you were distracted from watching the entire 13-12 loss. We fill the gaps in your knowledge.


Without video, Duluth broadcaster still brought the UMD highlights

Sure, UMass defeated UMD in the NCAA Frozen Four. But, for us, Duluth broadcaster Sam Ali is the No. 1 star. This improv move is the greatest.


Podcast: Paige Bueckers, superstar; Twins opener, meltdown

Chip Scoggins joins the Daily Delivery from the women's Final Four to talk about his story on the former Hopkins standout. Also, how the Twins opener went bad and what's up with the Bally Sports North ticker?