Joel Rippel
News Assistant
Joel Rippel writes about sports for the Star Tribune.
Latest from Joel Rippel
Gophers' Garcia lands with Pistons as free agent after going undrafted
He will head to the NBA after three seasons of leading the men’s basketball team in scoring and rebounding.
June 27, 2025
Augsburg brings back former assistant to be head football coach
The Auggies hired KiJuan Ware, who has worked at all three NCAA levels during his 25 years as a coach.
June 27, 2025
Twins-Tigers series preview: Starting pitchers, radio-TV information, injury report
Detroit leads the American League in victories with 51 and in runs with 410.
June 27, 2025
First games at St. Thomas’ Lee & Penny Anderson Arena are touted
The facility will open with women’s and men’s hockey games Oct. 24. The first basketball games will be against Army, alma mater of Lee Anderson, on Nov. 8.
June 25, 2025
St. Thomas clears final hurdle, becoming full NCAA Division I member
The Tommies are now fully eligible to compete in Division I postseason play, including NCAA tournaments and championships.
June 23, 2025
Twins-Mariners series preview: Pitching matchups, injury report, radio-TV information
Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh leads the major leagues in home runs and is the first switch hitter in MLB history with 30 before the All-Star break.
June 23, 2025
Twins-Brewers series preview: Pitching matchups, injury report, radio-TV information
The Twins return home after a six-game road trip where they went 1-5 to fall back to .500 for the season.
June 20, 2025
Twins-Reds series preview: Pitching matchups, TV-radio information, injury reports
The Twins head to Cincinnati on a four-game losing streak, while the Reds’ Elly De La Cruz is on a hot streak.
June 16, 2025
St. Thomas clears final hurdle, becoming full NCAA Division I member
The Tommies are now fully eligible to compete in Division I postseason play, including NCAA tournaments and championships.
June 23, 2025
Twins-Mariners series preview: Pitching matchups, injury report, radio-TV information
Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh leads the major leagues in home runs and is the first switch hitter in MLB history with 30 before the All-Star break.
June 23, 2025
Twins-Brewers series preview: Pitching matchups, injury report, radio-TV information
The Twins return home after a six-game road trip where they went 1-5 to fall back to .500 for the season.
June 20, 2025
Twins-Reds series preview: Pitching matchups, TV-radio information, injury reports
The Twins head to Cincinnati on a four-game losing streak, while the Reds’ Elly De La Cruz is on a hot streak.
June 16, 2025