Vikings
June 10, 2021
Minnesota Vikings receiver Adam Thielen (19) was covered by Patrick Peterson (7).

Vikings' overhauled cornerback group is leaning on experience

A year after starting two rookies for the majority of games, the team is looking to veterans to turn around its fortunes.
Sports
June 10, 2021
High Schools
June 10, 2021

Stillwater advances to third consecutive softball state tournament

The Ponies, top-ranked in Class 4A, jumped to an early lead against Woodbury en route to an 8-5 victory.
High Schools
June 10, 2021

Favorites mostly hold serve in state tournament singles, doubles prelims

Semifinals and finals are set for Friday in Class 2A at Prior Lake and Class 1A at St. Cloud Tech.
Twins
June 10, 2021
Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ, center, listened to pitching coach Wes Johnson furing a game June 3 in Kansas City.

J.A. Happ faces ex-teammates as Twins try to salvage series finale against Yankees

The teams meet at Target Field, where the Twins are 12-18 this season.
Gophers Basketball
June 10, 2021
The Gophers began last season with a tipoff against Wisconsin Green Bay on Nov. 25, 2020.

Gophers men's basketball nonconference schedule nearly finished

The 2021-22 nonconference slate for new Gophers coach Ben Johnson has 11 of 12 games set
Randball
June 10, 2021
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) was protected by the offensive line during Wednesday's offseason workout. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony

Is even more self-analysis really the key to improvement for Cousins?

The cerebral Vikings quarterback is taking things to another level this offseason in an attempt to improve. But are the things he needs to fix the things that can be attained through film study?
June 10, 2021
Podcast: Cousins' security, defense under construction and a mailbag

Podcast: Cousins' security, defense under construction and a mailbag

The Access Vikings crew discusses Cousins' first comments since the Vikings drafted Kellen Mond, a work-in-progress defense, and your questions about free agents, Aaron Rodgers, and more.
Sports
June 10, 2021
FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2014, file photo, Pennsylvania's Mo'ne Davis delivers in the fifth inning against Tennessee during a baseball game at the Litt

Remember her name? A Little League legend turns to broadcasting

The Little League World Series put Mo'ne Davis on the cover of Sports Illustrated seven years ago. Now she's hoping to become famous again.
Randball
June 10, 2021
CARLOS GONZALEZ ¥ cgonzalez@startribune.com December 20, 2009 × Charlotte, NC × Bank of America Stadium - NFL × Minnesota Vikings vs. Carolina Pan

Vikings' return-to-Lake Minnetonka boat cruise is sadly postponed

The cruise, slated for next week, stirred memories of the 2005 "Love Boat" fiasco that became a notorious off-the-field part of team history.
Twins
June 10, 2021
Gerrit Cole getting ready to pitch and Josh Donaldson after the final out of the game.

The New York view: Cole's pitching has final word in Donaldson duel

It was a quiet and harmless three at-bats for Josh Donaldson on his way to an 0-for-5 night, which included the final out of the game. Here's how it was reported by the New York media.

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