Shelby Swanson
Intern
Shelby Swanson joined the Minnesota Star Tribune as a sports intern in summer 2025. Originally from Durham, N.C., she studied journalism and Spanish at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she was the sports editor of The Daily Tar Heel. She later reported on college sports for The Raleigh News & Observer as a contributing writer. When she’s not covering games, Shelby enjoys playing pickup basketball, discovering new music and binge-watching Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Latest from Shelby Swanson
Vikings-Patriots joint practices are a chance for two QBs to reconnect
Drake Maye vs. J.J. McCarthy may be the QB matchup most fans are watching at Vikings training camp this week, but New England's visit means Vikings backup quarterback Sam Howell can spend a few days with his best friend.
August 13, 2025
Loons fall 2-1 to Colorado Rapids in return to MLS regular-season play
Attacking midfielder Darren Yapi recorded a second-half brace for the Rapids in their victory Sunday at Minnesota United. Tani Oluwaseyi scored for the Loons.
August 11, 2025
Carrington sparks key run as Lynx defeat Liberty in WNBA Finals rematch
DiJonai Carrington scored 15 points off the bench, and the Lynx beat the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty 83-71 on Sunday.
August 10, 2025
Lynx pull out tight home victory over Mystics
Alanna Smith led the Lynx with 25 points on Friday and newly acquired DiJonai Carrington scored 12 in her Target Center debut.
August 9, 2025
Newly acquired Lynx guard Carrington to make home debut Friday vs. Mystics
The Lynx hope defensive-minded guard DiJonai Carrington will add versatility, toughness — and a playoff spark — after midseason trade.
August 8, 2025
San Luis spoils Loons’ Leagues Cup hopes in 2-0 upset
Minnesota United slipped to sixth in the MLS standings entering Wednesday’s final Phase 1 matchup and needed to be in top four to advance.
August 7, 2025
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Carrington makes immediate impact in debut with Lynx, who edge Storm 91-87
DiJonai Carrington, acquired in a trade with Dallas, was "a competitor times 10" off the bench as the Lynx prevailed at Seattle without the injured Napheesa Collier.
August 6, 2025
Sprained right ankle likely to sideline Lynx All-Star Napheesa Collier for weeks
The leading candidate for the WNBA MVP award was injured Saturday in a victory over Las Vegas.
August 4, 2025
Music and basketball find an intersection with Bon Iver frontman Justin Vernon
Longtime Lynx fan, Vernon has launched a partnership with the team as part of the “2 A Billion” campaign.
August 2, 2025
Where do Medved and the Gophers go from here?
Following Minnesota’s summer program coming to an end, Niko Medved got his first look at what the Gophers could look like come November.
August 1, 2025
Revenge, at last: Lynx defeat Liberty 100-93 in rematch of 2024 WNBA Finals
With Breanna Stewart sidelined, the Lynx took advantage of a smaller Liberty lineup on Wednesday night.
July 31, 2025
Lynx, Liberty set for long-awaited WNBA Finals rematch
In scheduling oddity, teams will face each other four times over next seven games.
July 29, 2025
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