Gophers
From family of cops, Lynx's Banham wants to be bridge to community
Law enforcement runs strong in Rachel Banham's family. So strong that she has tattoos on her right arm of the badge numbers of her father, mother and late grandfather.
Lynx
Reeve vows Lynx will keep talking about justice issues during season
Head coach and general manager Cheryl Reeve, said: "We will do our part to see that systemic racism, particularly with the police, remains a topic of conversation until it leads to meaningful change."
Lynx
Minnesota Lynx 2020 roster
The Lynx and other WNBA teams had to cut their rosters without holding a training camp first because of the pandemic.
Lynx
Report: WNBA looking to play season in Florida starting in July
According to a report by ESPN, the league and its players union are talking about resurrecting the 2020 season with a shortened format played entirely in Bradenton, Fla.
Twins
When will pro sports return? Soon. Here's what we know
Professional sports leagues in the United States — MLB being the major exception — made significant strides last week as they try to come back.
Lynx
Maya Moore: Roots of injustice show in policing, court system
Maya Moore, who has taken a two-year sabbatical from the Lynx to work for another social justice cause, was interviewed on ESPN on Thursday regarding the George Floyd death and recent comments from Drew Brees.
Lynx
Lynx finalize roster; Shepard, Sims not in initial 12
The moves were mandated by the WNBA despite the fact both training camp and the season have been delayed. This way players can start getting paid June 1.
Gophers
Town Hall: Reeve, Pitino, Falvey discuss Floyd's death, ensuing unrest
The death of George Floyd was discussed during a Strib Live virtual town hall featuring Lynx GM/coach Cheryl Reeve, Twins chief baseball officer Derek Falvey and Gophers basketball coach Richard Pitino.
Vikings
Reusse: Remembering a good Marine and a beloved sports photojournalist
Rich Nuessle was once a staple in the Twin Cities sports media. If you were in that circle and failed to have a wacky adventure with Rich, you had to be in quarantine. Behind the fun, though, was a hero with a tortured soul.
Outdoors
Mailbag: Star Tribune sports editors answer your questions this week
Have a question about how and why we do the things we do? The Star Tribune's sports editors will be answering your questions in this week's mailbag.
Lynx
Lynx waive two players, still have one more roster decision to make
Linnae Harper and Erica Ogwumike were waived without ever getting a chance to show what they could do on the practice floor.
Vikings
NYC to MSP: Sports editor connects to new life in strangest of times
Naila-Jean Meyers moved here for a new job at the Star Tribune in January and set out to learn it and make connections in a new place. Then the coronavirus changed everything.
Lynx
Lynx mailbag: Roster rule problem, a depth chart and something about Maya
The team would have difficult decisions to make about its roster even under normal circumstances. And a reported rule change could make things even tougher.
Lynx
WNBA season was supposed to have started Friday
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said this past week the league is focusing on about six scenarios to get play underway. There is no date for a return.
Lynx
Baby changes Mother's Day, basketball for Lynx's Odyssey Sims
The Lynx had a team meeting recently, a Zoom-style catch-up. Here are the new players. Here are the rookies. One newbie might have stolen the show
Lynx
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Struggling to stay patient, Lynx star Collier awaiting WNBA season
The WNBA's 2019 Rookie of the Year has access to a gym near her home in Missouri and has a workout regimen. But otherwise she's "pretty much playing Monopoly and watching TV."
Vikings
Pro sports mailbags: From Vikings problems to next season's rosters.
Reporters who cover Minnesota's six major pro sports teams took your questions via Twitter and email this week. Here are their answers to some of the biggest issues you raised.
Lynx
Lynx mailbag: Another missing Lynx and a starting five surprise
Fans want to know about the starting five for a team in transition and whether a player who had a key role last season will really be missing when the WNBA starts.
Lynx
'Mad Kiki.' Top draft choice Herbert Harrigan bringing edge to Lynx
Mikiah Herbert Harrigan, her 6-2 forward who was taken by the Lynx with the sixth pick in the WNBA draft, will bring intensity and telling nicknames to Minnesota.
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