High Schools
November 29, 2022
November 16, 1975 Big Red, Rah, Rah, Rah Stillwater's Big Red had reason to celebrate following a 20-17 victory over Richfield in the last 18 seconds

Trick plays? Stillwater called them winning plays in 1975

50 years in the making: Two out-of-the-ordinary plays spiced the drive to the title.
Sports
November 28, 2022
Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) blocked a shot from Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) on Monday.

Timberwolves-Wizards game recap: Porzingis dominates with 41 points

Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis had the hot hand from long range on the way to 41 points.
Twins
November 28, 2022
Joe Pohlad

Souhan: New Twins boss Joe Pohlad talks expectations and thick skin

"I grew up with it." That's what Joe Pohlad says of criticism. He hears it, on payroll and playoff losing streaks, but he doesn't let it drive him.
Gophers
November 28, 2022
Virginia Tech's Sean Pedulla (3) scores from underneath the basket while guarded by Minnesota's Dawson Garcia (3) in the first half of an NCAA college

Gophers men's hoops leave offense at home in 67-57 loss at Virginia Tech

It was the second consecutive loss for Ben Johnson's squad where it couldn't overcome a long scoring drought in the first half.
High Schools
November 28, 2022
BRUCE BISPING ¥ bbisping@startribune.com St. Paul, MN, Friday, 9/21/2007. Cretin-Derham Hall vs. Stillwater. (left to right Cretin-Derham Hall's Mike

Previous Star Tribune Metro Football Players of the Year

The Star Tribune's Metro Players of the Year in football since the award began in 1984.
Wolves
November 28, 2022
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) went up for a layup against Golden State forward Draymond Green on Sunday at Target Center.

It's hunting season on the Timberwolves transition defense

The Wolves defense is struggling and Jaden McDaniels, Taurean Prince and Jordan McLaughlin all missed Monday's game against the Wizards.
Wolves
November 28, 2022
Two team staff members attend to Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns after getting hurt during the second half of an NBA basketball game

Injury to Karl-Anthony Towns adds to Timberwolves' 142-127 loss to Wizards

The Timberwolves were routed again and fell back below .500, but the bigger concern was a leg injury to their star All-NBA forward.
High Schools
November 28, 2022
Maple Grove quarterback Jacob Kilzer passed for 1,222 yards and ran for 1,228.

Meet the 2022 Star Tribune All-Metro teams for offense

Here are the first- and second-team Star Tribune All-Metro selections for 2022 on offense.
High Schools
November 28, 2022
Running back Carson Hansen, shown after a 2021 victory, scored more than 60 touchdowns in his career for Lakeville South.

Lakeville South standout is Star Tribune Metro Football Player of the Year

Running back Carson Hansen's best traits are power, speed ... and humility.
High Schools
November 28, 2022
Devin Jordan of Eden Prairie had three interceptions this season and is committed to the Air Force Academy.

Meet the 2022 Star Tribune All-Metro teams for defense

Here are the first- and second-team Star Tribune All-Metro selections for 2022 on defense.
Vikings
November 28, 2022
Andrew Booth Jr. of the Vikings held on to the right leg of Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott when the teams met two weeks ago.

Vikings cornerback Booth undergoes knee surgery

The rookie second-round pick suffered a meniscus injury against the Cowboys and underwent a procedure Monday.
Vikings
November 28, 2022
Dalvin Tomlinson of the Vikings celebrated a fumble recovery in the season opener against the Packers.

Vikings focused on Jets, can clinch share of NFC North title Sunday

The team got back to practice Monday with some good news, Dalvin Tomlinson could return to action against the Jets at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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