Joel Rippel
News Assistant
Joel Rippel writes about sports for the Star Tribune.
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Twins
Twins on fringe of playoff race with last-place Marlins in town
The teams play a three-game series at Target Field starting Tuesday night.
September 24, 2024
Colleges
Aaron Syverson’s three TD passes help St. John’s rout Wartburg
In other area college football games, Minnesota State Moorhead scored 16 points in the final three minutes to clip Minnesota Duluth.
September 15, 2024
Twins
Twins cling to final wild card spot as Reds visit Target Field
The Twins have a 3½-game lead over Detroit for the final American League wild-card spot.
September 13, 2024
Colleges
Tommies try to avoid 0-3 start and four other things to know about Minnesota college football
No. 12 St. John’s heads into a big test Saturday against No. 5 Wartburg in Collegeville.
September 11, 2024
Twins
Twins-Angels preview: Broadcast information, injury report and statistics
The Twins return home in need of a pick-me-up against one of the worst teams in the major leagues, the Los Angeles Angels.
September 9, 2024
Twins
Twins-Royals preview: Broadcast information, injury report and statistics
AL wild-card standings are on the line with the Twins heading to Kansas City for a pivotal series.
September 5, 2024
Colleges
St. Thomas to face Northern Iowa after surprising loss to DII team in Week 1
The Tommies stumbled badly in a 34-13 home defeat against Division II Sioux Falls, and here comes a harder test with Northern Iowa visiting.
September 5, 2024
Twins
Twins at Rays preview: Pitching matchups, TV-radio information, injury report
The Tampa Bay Rays need a September surge if they are going to return to the playoffs.
September 2, 2024
Twins
Twins-Angels preview: Broadcast information, injury report and statistics
The Twins return home in need of a pick-me-up against one of the worst teams in the major leagues, the Los Angeles Angels.
September 9, 2024
Twins
Twins-Royals preview: Broadcast information, injury report and statistics
AL wild-card standings are on the line with the Twins heading to Kansas City for a pivotal series.
September 5, 2024
Colleges
St. Thomas to face Northern Iowa after surprising loss to DII team in Week 1
The Tommies stumbled badly in a 34-13 home defeat against Division II Sioux Falls, and here comes a harder test with Northern Iowa visiting.
September 5, 2024
Twins
Twins at Rays preview: Pitching matchups, TV-radio information, injury report
The Tampa Bay Rays need a September surge if they are going to return to the playoffs.
September 2, 2024