Senior Assistant Sports Editor

Naila-Jean Meyers is the senior assistant sports editor at the Star Tribune. She previously worked at the New York Times, St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Sporting News. 


What to watch each day at the Paris Olympics

There will be more than 5,000 hours of live coverage during the Paris Olympics. How do you decide what to watch? Here's a must-see event for each day of the Games and some of the athletes you don't want to miss.


Vikings' culture will be tested as training camp opens

The death of rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and arrest of receiver Jordan Addison this month cast long shadows as the Vikings reconvene this week.


Vikings will add cornerback Bryant to Ring of Honor on Sept. 22

Cornerback Bobby Bryant, who played with the Vikings from 1968-80, ranks first in franchise history with 57 career interceptions. He will be the 28th former Viking to be enshrined.


Former U gymnast Wiskus steps away from spotlight after Olympic trials

On Instagram on Monday, former Gophers gymnast Shane Wiskus thanked his home crowd and explained why he didn't participate in events with members of the U.S. Olympic team.


Day 1 of women's gymnastics trials: Rotation-by-rotation recap

At Target Center, Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles and Suni Lee stood out as they try to earn spots at the Paris Olympics. But two contenders, Kayla DiCello and Shilese Jones, had their competition cut short by injuries Friday.


What you need to know about the U.S. Paralympic swimming trials

The U.S. Paralympic swimming team will be selected from the 87 athletes scheduled to race at the University of Minnesota. The team will be officially announced Sunday morning at U.S. Bank Stadium.


What to watch for in rhythmic gymnastics at the U.S. championships

The event takes place this week in Minneapolis.


Everything to know about the U.S. Olympic gymnastic trials in Mpls.

Simone Biles, Suni Lee and more of the biggest names in gymnastics are coming to town. Here is everything you need to know from the schedule of events, who is competing, plus how to get tickets or watch from home.


American claims surprise win in World Cup cross-country race

Gus Schumacher, a 23-year-old from Alaska, won the men's 10-kilometer freestyle race at Theodore Wirth Park on Sunday, becoming the first American man to win a World Cup distance event since 1983.


How to watch Diggins ski at the Loppet Cup this weekend

Afton's Jessie Diggins, the leader in the World Cup standings, will compete in front of 30,000 spectators in her home state in races at Theodore Wirth Park on Saturday and Sunday — tickets are nearly impossible to find.