Howard Sinker
Digital Sports Editor
startribune.com/sportsSinker is a senior lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies at Macalester College.
Latest from Howard Sinker
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
January 16, 2023
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.
June 30, 2022
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.
May 8, 2022
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.
July 12, 2021
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.
June 28, 2021
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.
April 22, 2021
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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.
April 9, 2021
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?
April 2, 2021
Ex-Gophers star Mychal Thompson to Chet Holmgren: 'Go to the U'
Hiring Ben Johnson appears to be sitting well enough among some ex-Gophers basketball players that they're trying to give him an assist in recruiting, even when it looks like a lost cause.
March 29, 2021
On the outs? Gophers men drop to fringe of NCAA men's basketball predictions
One high-profile expert has the Gophers out of the field now. Another has them in, with an asterisk. What's certain? The U's hopes took a hit with last week's two losses.
February 23, 2021
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Bueckers, Suggs dominate on magical night for Minnesota basketball stars
Paige Bueckers scored the final 13 points to lead No. 2 UConn to an overtime win over No. 1 South Carolina. Jalen Suggs sparked men's No. 1 Gonzaga to a 19-0 record.
February 9, 2021
'A minefield.' Women in baseball media on working amid harassment
The firing of the New York Mets general manager Jared Porter after one month on the job brought strong responses about issues women face while trying to do their jobs.
January 20, 2021
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