Sports
April 16

Analysis: Scottie Scheffler comparisons with Tiger Woods is a tribute to both

Just think if Scottie Scheffler had not misread that 5-foot birdie putt that kept him out of a playoff at the Houston Open.
High Schools
April 16
John Bartz was with the high school league from 1985 to 2001.

Official who helped MSHSL on pioneering ventures dies at 89

As an associate director, John Bartz helped the league start state tournaments in girls hockey and adapted sports.
High Schools
April 16
Talking Preps: New Maple Grove football coach fulfills a long-time dream

Talking Preps: New Maple Grove football coach fulfills a long-time dream

On the latest edition of the Talking Preps podcast, Adam Spurrell joins David La Vaque to discuss being named the third head coach in Maple Grove's nearly 30-year history.
Randball
April 16
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch signals to players during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, We

How Chris Finch went from Division III basketball to top NBA coach

The co-author of the new book, "Pipeline to the Pros: How D3, Small-College Nobodies Rose to Rule the NBA," joined Michael Rand on the podcast to talk about Finch's route to the Timberwolves.
Sports
April 16

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese hope to carry over college momentum to the WNBA

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and a deep WNBA draft class hope the momentum they created lifting women's college basketball to new heights carries over to the pros.
Colleges
April 16
FILE - In this March 14, 2012, file photo, a player runs across the NCAA logo during practice in Pittsburgh. The NCAA is moving closer to permitting D

Series: What's happening at the U as NIL rules rock college sports?

In this series of stories, Star Tribune reporters explain and measure the impact of the new and still evolving name, image and likeness rules that are bringing unprecedented change to college sports.
Sports
April 16

Buffalo Sabres fire head coach Don Granato after extending playoff drought to 13th season

The Buffalo Sabres fired head coach Don Granato on Tuesday, making him the seventh coach to be ousted during what's grown into an NHL-record 13-season playoff drought.
Sports
April 16

Raymond scores late in 3rd and OT to keep Red Wings playoffs alive with 5-4 win over Canadiens

Lucas Raymond scored with 25 seconds left in overtime after tying it with 1:17 remaining in regulation, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night that keeps their playoff hopes alive.
Business
April 16

NHL announces Bodyarmor as its new sports drink, replacing BioSteel

The NHL on Tuesday announced a multiyear agreement with Bodyarmor to be the league's official sports drink.
Sports
April 16

US Olympic committee strikes sponsorship deal to help athletes get degrees after they retire

American Olympic athletes have a new place to turn to lock down college degrees and other skills for life after sports thanks to a partnership U.S. Olympic leaders announced Tuesday with the Denver-based education company Guild.
Sports
April 16

Torch and sandals: What to know about the flame-lighting ceremony in Greece for the Paris Olympics

A priestess prays to a dead sun god in front of a fallen Greek temple. If the sky is clear, a flame spurts that will burn in Paris throughout the world's top sporting event. Speeches ensue.
Sports
April 16

Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games

Even without the help of Apollo, the flame that is to burn at the Paris Olympics was kindled Tuesday at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece.

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