Joel Rippel
News Assistant
Joel Rippel writes about sports for the Star Tribune.
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Twins
Twins-Angels preview: Broadcast information, injury report and statistics
The Twins return home in need of a pick-me-up against one of the worst teams in the major leagues, the Los Angeles Angels.
September 9, 2024
Twins
Twins-Royals preview: Broadcast information, injury report and statistics
AL wild-card standings are on the line with the Twins heading to Kansas City for a pivotal series.
September 5, 2024
Colleges
St. Thomas’ next big test, and four other insights into Minnesota college football
The Tommies stumbled badly in a 34-13 home defeat against Division II Sioux Falls, and here comes a harder test with Northern Iowa visiting.
September 5, 2024
Twins
Twins at Rays preview: Pitching matchups, TV-radio information, injury report
The Tampa Bay Rays need a September surge if they are going to return to the playoffs.
September 2, 2024
Colleges
St. Thomas football, picked high again, gets big test at home vs. Northern Iowa on Sept. 7
The Tommies return several key pieces from a team that finished second in the Pioneer Football League last season.
August 27, 2024
Twins
Twins vs. Braves preview: Pitching matchups, TV-radio information, injury report
The Twins play host to an Atlanta team that is among the best in the majors at interleague play.
August 26, 2024
Colleges
St. John’s quest and nine other things to know about Minnesota D-II and III football
The Johnnies and coach Gary Fasching find themselves in unusual territory this year, needing to bounce back after missing the postseason last year.
August 25, 2024
Twins
Twins at Padres preview: Pitching matchups, TV-radio information, injury report
The San Diego Padres have won 20 of their last 25 games to sit just three games behind the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers.
August 19, 2024
Colleges
St. Thomas football, picked high again, gets big test at home vs. Northern Iowa on Sept. 7
The Tommies return several key pieces from a team that finished second in the Pioneer Football League last season.
August 27, 2024
Twins
Twins vs. Braves preview: Pitching matchups, TV-radio information, injury report
The Twins play host to an Atlanta team that is among the best in the majors at interleague play.
August 26, 2024
Colleges
St. John’s quest and nine other things to know about Minnesota D-II and III football
The Johnnies and coach Gary Fasching find themselves in unusual territory this year, needing to bounce back after missing the postseason last year.
August 25, 2024
Twins
Twins at Padres preview: Pitching matchups, TV-radio information, injury report
The San Diego Padres have won 20 of their last 25 games to sit just three games behind the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers.
August 19, 2024