Ryan Kostecka

1 week ago | startribune.com | Ryan Kostecka

By Ryan Kostecka Game 6: (if necessary) Sunday, May 18 at Chase Center, time TBD | TV TBDGame 7: (if necessary) Monday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. CST at Target Center | ESPN The Wolves struggled against the Warriors this season, losing there of four. However, both of these teams are vastly different compared to their earlier versions. Minnesota was one of the hottest teams during the final stretch of the season, going 17-4 over their final 21 games.

Oct 18, 2024 | startribune.com | Ryan Kostecka

Wednesday night wasn’t how the Lynx envisioned. Riding the energy of a loud and raucous crowd — the largest in Lynx history — Minnesota jumped out to a 15-point lead in the opening 10 minutes. But New York slowly chipped away over the remaining three quarters, resulting in Sabrina Ionescu’s 28-foot three-pointer with one second left in the game to give the Liberty the 80-77 victory.

Oct 16, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Ryan Kostecka

ShareWith the series tied 1-1, Collier and the Lynx will face the Liberty in Game 3 on Wednesday night at the Target Center — with everything on the line. Napheesa Collier knows precisely what lies ahead. It’s an opportunity to complete one of the best stories in the WNBA, to lead a team that wasn’t expected to make much noise this season and end it with hoisting the championship trophy.

Oct 16, 2024 | startribune.com | Ryan Kostecka

Napheesa Collier knows precisely what lies ahead. It’s an opportunity to complete one of the best stories in the WNBA, to lead a team that wasn’t expected to make much noise this season and end it with hoisting the championship trophy. With the series tied 1-1, Collier and the Lynx will face the New York Liberty in Game 3 on Wednesday night at the Target Center — with everything on the line.

Sep 21, 2024 | startribune.com | Ryan Kostecka

There’s a phrase in Minnesota termed “Minnesota nice.” It implies that Minnesotans are unusually courteous, respectful and just overall good people. However, there are always a few exceptions to the rule — and one of them is when the Gophers and Hawkeyes meet on the gridiron. With the Floyd of Rosedale trophy — and a year’s worth of bragging rights — on the line, all those nice people are gone. They’re now a group who bleed maroon and gold and loathe anyone wearing black (even Caitlin Clark).