Gophers NIL deals: Social media, women and football lead the way

A review of 272 NIL deals signed by Gophers athletes revealed a few surprises and some findings you could have guessed.

Meet the Star Tribune sportswriters

Now is a great time to get to know our Star Tribune sportswriters — they're on an October Madness roll.

This Week In Sports

Get a look at the 2023 Homer Hanky ...

The Twins clinched a playoff spot Friday night.

The Homer Hanky is coming back! Here's what you need to know

The AL Central champion Twins are headed to the playoffs, and the Star Tribune announced that the Homer Hanky is headed back to the postseason as well.

Star Tribune sports' Naila-Jean Meyers becomes APSE president

Naila-Jean Meyers, a leading editor in the Star Tribune newsroom since 2020, is the fifth woman to serve as president of the 50-year-old national organization.

Why subscribe? Star Tribune Sports delivers exclusive, original stories

Robot umpires, an interview with Anthony Edwards, team coverage of the fishing opener and more. Those are among stories you could have read only in the Star Tribune in recent days — and you can join us right now with a discount subscription.

Football Across Minnesota with Chip Scoggins back for another season

During the 2021 season, Scoggins took you on a weekly football tour of the state — from pros to the preps. is back FAM is back for another year, starting Tuesday afternoon. Here are his columns from last year.

50th anniversary of Title IX: More than a celebration

Star Tribune Sports will publish several stories during the next four months highlighting both celebratory moments and challenges related to gender equity in sports.

Star Tribune soccer coverage: Give us your suggestions to improve

Despite sold-out matches and team fandom spreading across Minnesota, Loons online readership lags behind every other pro team we cover regularly. Why is that?