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Scoggins: Zimmer takes stick of dynamite to defense after dreadful 2020
Adding 11 defensive free agents gave coach Mike Zimmer everything he wanted to reconstruct the Vikings defense, including the return of Danielle Hunter.
Zimmer: Unvaccinated NFL players 'are going to have a harder time'
The Vikings coach outlined the list of extra protocols facing players who decide not to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Twins hapless from the start in 10-0 thumping by Seattle
J.A. Happ's first pitch landed a dozen rows up in the right field seats. He was gone after the fourth inning on a night when the Twins offense managed only four singles.
Sheldon Richardson calls return to the Vikings a 'perfect fit'
The defensive tackle got $3 million in guaranteed money from Minnesota on a one-year deal that reunites him with coach Andre Patterson.
Baldelli sounds resigned to defeat while Reeve rips Lynx after loss
Cheryl Reeve was clearly annoyed at what she perceived as a lack of effort and execution in the Lynx loss to Chicago. Meanwhile, Rocco Baldelli sounded like a manager used to losing after Tuesday's 10-0 Twins defeat.
Regan rules the pool: Smith wins 100 backstroke to make Olympic team
Regan Smith of Lakeville won the most pressure-packed race of her life to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics. Less than a half-second separated first place from fourth.
Sky falls in on Lynx as Chicago cruises to 105-89 victory
There were a lot of things the Lynx didn't do in losing to the Chicago Sky. One of them was playing defense, which irked coach Cheryl Reeve.
State prep tournaments: Latest news, scores and schedules are here
One week, so many state tournaments. Keep up with all of the results, schedules and Star Tribune coverage by bookmarking this page and coming back often.
Watch and cringe: World Cup own goal may be most embarrassing ever
As the Canadian play-by-play announcer put it: "The most unlikely of goals you will ever see. Canada, 2-nil. They can barely celebrate."
Podcast: Follow the Vikings money and a peeved Lynx coach Reeve
Football writer Ben Goessling visits the Daily Delivery to talk about a newsy week with the Vikings and Michael Rand reacts to Cheryl Reeve's reaction after an ugly Lynx loss.
Donaldson glad he spoke up as baseball toughens stance on pitchers
Josh Donaldson suggested MLB explore finding a way to make baseballs easier to grip without leaving it up to players. 'Let's get smart guys in a room,' he said.
Hunter is mostly a spectator as the Vikings begin minicamp
Star defensive end Danielle Hunter returned to the practice fields at TCO Performance Center for the first time since September after restructuring his contract.
NBA drama: Kevin Durant's GOAT game, Chris Paul in COVID protocol, Kawhi Leonard hurt
Just when you think you have the NBA playoffs figured out, everything can change in a 12-hour span.
Vikings minicamp: Zimmer ends practice early after barrage of touchdown passes
Kirk Cousins, Jake Browning, and Kellen Mond threw touchdowns on their final passes during the first of three minicamp practices. Here are nine observations from the workout.
Four-star Wayzata guard Camden Heide says he'll attend Purdue
One of the top boys' basketball players in Minnesota's 2022 class announced his decision Tuesday. He had made an unofficial visit to the U.
Meet the Star Tribune 2021 All-Metro Baseball Team
See who made the second and third teams as well.
Former NFL player, Badgers star Burke charged with sex assault in Minnesota
A former NFL player and University of Wisconsin football star is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a young girl.
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BLOGS + COLUMNISTS
Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: Zimmer takes stick of dynamite to defense after dreadful 2020
Adding 11 defensive free agents gave coach Mike Zimmer everything he wanted to reconstruct the Vikings defense, including the return of Danielle Hunter.
La Velle E. Neal III
Neal: It's only mid-June, but the 2021 Twins are just about out of time
The power hitting comes and goes and the injuries just keep coming. But put pitching at the top of the list of reasons why this team is almost cooked.
Vikings
Scoggins: Zimmer takes stick of dynamite to defense after dreadful 2020
Zimmer: Unvaccinated NFL players 'are going to have a harder time'
Sheldon Richardson calls return to the Vikings a 'perfect fit'
Podcast: Follow the Vikings money and a peeved Lynx coach Reeve
Wild
Kucherov shines, Lightning beat Islanders 4-2 in Game 2
AP source: New York Rangers hiring Gerard Gallant as coach
Flyers' Oskar Lindblom wins Masterton Trophy
NHL semifinals full of 'hunger' for first Stanley Cup title
Gophers
Four-star Wayzata guard Camden Heide says he'll attend Purdue
St. Cloud State men's hockey coach Larson gets 7-year contract extension
Former NFL player, Badgers star Burke charged with sex assault in Minnesota
Abuse victims to seek school action on Schembechler's legacy
Wolves
NBA drama: Kevin Durant's GOAT game, Chris Paul in COVID protocol, Kawhi Leonard hurt
Durant's sensational performance sends Nets to 3-2 lead
Jokic leads All-NBA team; MVP runner-up Embiid 2nd-team pick
Taylor responds to lawsuit from Timberwolves minority owner
Loons
Loons' Hansen: Drama of player collapsing on pitch 'very, very scary'
Watch and cringe: World Cup own goal may be most embarrassing ever
In music, soccer or life, Loons teenager is well beyond his years
Own-goal gives France 1-0 win over Germany at Euro 2020
Lynx
Sky falls in on Lynx as Chicago cruises to 105-89 victory
Baldelli sounds resigned to defeat while Reeve rips Lynx after loss
Storm get defensive, move back atop the AP power poll; Lynx seventh
Kelsey Plum scores career-high 32, Aces beat Liberty 100-78
Twins
Twins hapless from the start in 10-0 thumping by Seattle
Donaldson glad he spoke up as baseball toughens stance on pitchers
Baldelli sounds resigned to defeat while Reeve rips Lynx after loss
MLB threatens pitchers with 10-game bans for altering balls
High Schools
Mounds View's Rogers is Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year
Tuesday's state softball roundup
State baseball quarterfinal roundup
Tuesday's boys' lacrosse quarterfinal roundup
Outdoors
Anderson: DNR leader Strommen turns to the people for help
Osprey near Grey Eagle gets new nest — one that won't catch fire
After a bitter debate, Mpls. will cut pesticide use in parks
Deer farming drives predicament over CWD-infested dump site
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Athletes abused by late doctor demand U-Michigan probe
Former athletes on Wednesday urged the University of Michigan's governing board to launch a full investigation of sexual abuse committed by a late doctor and how the school failed to stop him during his decades on campus.
AP source: Scott Brooks out as Wizards coach after 5 seasons
Scott Brooks is out as coach of the Washington Wizards, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Betts homer in front of 52,078 leads Dodgers over Phillies
Thousands of Dodgers fans got their first opportunity to see Mookie Betts play at home in person Tuesday night as stadiums in California were allowed to go to full capacity as part of eased COVID-19 restrictions.
Augustana (S.D.) plans to add Division I men's hockey
Details of when the Sioux Falls school would begin play aren't certain, but the venture has received backing from prominent businessman and philanthropist T. Denny Sanford.
Greenpeace apologizes, local police slam Euro 2020 protester
Greenpeace has apologized and Munich police are investigating after a protester parachuted into the stadium and injured two people before Germany's game against France at the European Championship.