Vikings
August 12, 2019
Minnesota Vikings' newly acquired punter/kicker Kaare Vedvik (7). ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ¥ cgonzalez@startribune.com Ð Eagan, MN Ð August 12

Kaare Vedvik next in line to save Vikings from kicking mess of their own making

Kaare Vedvik might turn out to be great, or it might just be one more failed attempt at chasing greatness — one that probably could have been avoided a year ago.
High Schools
August 12, 2019

Lakeville South football ready to build on surprising playoff run

The Cougars are loaded with confidence after riding a five-game winning streak to the Class 6A Prep Bowl semifinals last November.
Sports
August 12, 2019
Lakeville South's football team hit the field with a team huddle before the first day of practice Monday morning. Photo: BRIAN PETERSON •brian.peter

Lakeville South raring to pick up where surprising playoff team left off last season

The Cougars are loaded with confidence after riding a five-game winning streak to the Class 6A Prep Bowl semifinals last November.
Twins
August 12, 2019
Pitcher Kohl Stewart Kohl Stewart has joined the Twins six times this season from Class AAA Rochester — but stayed more than two days just once. It

The Rochester shuffle: Fringe Twins players know the drill all too well

Frequent call-ups from the minors can make the baseball season feel like a six-month road trip. But getting about $3,000 per day in the majors makes the travel more than worthwhile.
Twins
August 12, 2019
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23) watched from the dugout in the second inning. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com

Cruz starts working out and other Twins injury updates

After getting the go-ahead to start working out again, Nelson Cruz flew to Milwaukee, where he will join teammates as they open a two-game series against the Brewers.
Vikings
August 12, 2019
Former 6-10 Gophers tight end Wozniak gets try at tackle with Vikings

Former 6-10 Gophers tight end Wozniak gets try at tackle with Vikings

One of the tallest — if not the tallest — Vikings in team history took his spot as the third-string left tackle during Sunday's practice at TCO Performance Center.
Sports
August 12, 2019

2020 Twins baseball schedule

The season starts on the West Coast and features home games with National League West teams.
Gophers
August 12, 2019
Minnehaha Academy's Chet Holmgren (34) during the 2019 Class 2A basketball tournament.

Minnehaha 7-footer Holmgren takes it to Steph Curry at hoops camp

Junior Chet Holmgren took on NBA superstar Stephen Curry during a summer-camp scrimmage and pretty much took him down with a move that's gone overnight vital on the Internet
High Schools
August 12, 2019

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High Schools
August 12, 2019

Live 24/7 updates: Our prep sports Live Blog is on

Get the latest social media updates on Minnesota high school sports, as well as scores, story links and more from the Star Tribune.
Sports
August 12, 2019
All-around winner Simone Biles, center, stands on the podium with second place finisher Sunisa Lee, left, and third place finisher Grace McCallum afte

St. Paul, Isanti gymnasts 2nd, 3rd behind Biles at U.S. championship

Sunisa Lee of St. Paul — who was first on uneven bars — took second place and Grace McCallum of Isanti finished third behind gymnastics superstar Simone Biles.
Gophers
August 12, 2019
Gophers guard Tre' Williams drove to the basket as assistant coach Ed Conroy watched during a team practice before leaving for Italy.

Gophers basketball finishes trip to Italy 3-0 behind freshman Williams

With returning starter Gabe Kalscheur out with an ankle injury, freshman Tre' Williams led the Gophers in scoring Saturday with 22 points in a 98-66 victory over Como Select.

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