Joel Rippel
News Assistant
Joel Rippel writes about sports for the Star Tribune.
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Twins-Rockies series preview: Pitching probables, injury report, radio-TV information
Colorado is on pace to lose a major-league record 125 games.
July 17, 2025
Twins-Pirates series preview: Pitching probables, radio-TV information, injury report
The final series before the All-Star break begins with a showcase of two All-Star starting pitchers.
July 11, 2025
Former Gophers baseball All-American Mike Walseth dies at 77
He played 10 years of pro ball, six of them in the Mexican League, and coached at Park of Cottage Grove.
July 8, 2025
Twins-Cubs series preview: Pitching probables, radio-TV information, injury report
Chicago leads the National League Central heading into the three-game set at Target Field.
July 8, 2025
Goalie Smir helps Minnesota United tie Holstein Kiel 0-0 in club friendly
The Loons began a stretch of four matches in 10 days by playing to a 0-0 tie with German team Holstein Kiel on Monday night at Allianz Field.
July 8, 2025
Saige Wimes’ late goal sends Aurora to 1-0 playoff victory
The team advanced to the USL W League semifinals for the first time since its inaugural season of 2022.
July 7, 2025
Minnesota United makes the most of its holiday travel, winning at FC Dallas
The Loons improved to 5-2-4 in games this season away from Allianz Field.
July 5, 2025
Aurora reach USL W League conference championship match with victory over Pittsburgh
Minnesota will play Kings Hammer FC Cincinnati on Sunday for the Central Conference championship.
July 4, 2025
Twins-Rays series preview: Pitching probables, radio-TV information, injury report
Tampa Bay is led by Brandon Lowe, Junior Caminero and José Caballero as they battle for the American League East title.
July 4, 2025
Wrestling: Winningest coach Scot Davis takes over at St. Paul Highland Park
Davis, who most recently coached in Idaho to be near family, has a career record of 1,205-209-4 in 43 years as a high school coach.
July 2, 2025
Twins-Marlins series preview: Royce Lewis returns from hamstring injury
Miami has won seven consecutive games while the Twins have lost 14 of their past 19 games.
July 1, 2025
Minnesota Aurora complete another unbeaten USL W League regular season with win against Rochester FC
Minnesota finished 10-0-2 and atop the Central Conference Heartland Division. Next up: the playoffs.
June 29, 2025
