Ryan Kostecka
@Ryan_Kostecka
Current: Sports Editor at the @StarTribune for @StribSports | [email protected] | 🇬🇺 Former: Digital Content Writer for @utahjazz
After three years of serving #JazzNation as the Digital Content Writer for the @utahjazz, my time is coming to an end… … I’m happy to announce that I’ve accepted a role as Sports Editor for the @StarTribune and @StribSports #TakeNote | #NBA




Happiness. And that is not Charles Payne. It's my brother.....
Tyrrell Hatton’s Wednesday pre-Open prep: An evening round with his friends at a nearby pitch n putt followed by three pints of Guinness. He’s now T3. A reporter asked: Will he go back to the Guinness after Friday’s round? “Be rude not to. I think 3’s the magic number.”
WE'RE HIRING... come join @StribSports and @StarTribune This person will not only be tasked with leading our Gophers coverage, but helping lead the creation of a brand new beat (more to come, although you can probably guess what it is). recruiting2.ultipro.com/STA1013/JobBoa…
I traveled to Fayetteville, Ark., with photographer Alex Kormann to profile @GopherFootball quarterback Drake Lindsey, who grew up in a family of Razorbacks die-hards but now holds the keys to Minnesota's offense. startribune.com/drake-lindsey-…
The current asking price on relievers Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax, per @JeffPassan, is multiple top 100-caliber prospects. Duran and Jax are both under team control through the 2027 season.
From the contenders to the rebuilders, here's what every front office is thinking ahead of the July 31 deadline. espn.com/mlb/story/_/id…
Sophomore safety Koi Perich of @GopherFootball named one of 16 players to be named to the Big Ten Preseason Honors list. Perich led the conference with five interceptions in 2024.
I’m firing up the Access #Vikings newsletter to return on Friday, and it’ll be with you every week through the 2025 Vikings season. Sign up for the free newsletter here: link.email.startribune.com/join/7v1/signu…
I’m firing up the Access #Vikings newsletter to return on Friday, and it’ll be with you every week through the 2025 Vikings season. Sign up for the free newsletter here: link.email.startribune.com/join/7v1/signu…
Amazing opportunity!!
For the first time, @StarTribune and @StribSports are creating a new beat that's solely dedicated to women's sports in Minnesota — and there's no better state to do so. Do you want to be a part of creating a brand new beat? Apply and come join us. linkedin.com/jobs/view/4268…
For the first time, @StarTribune and @StribSports are creating a new beat that's solely dedicated to women's sports in Minnesota — and there's no better state to do so. Do you want to be a part of creating a brand new beat? Apply and come join us. linkedin.com/jobs/view/4268…
This is a HUGE loss for the Lynx... they really could've used Meesseman's size and physicality
Breaking: 2019 WNBA Finals MVP Emma Meesseman has committed to joining the New York Liberty, sources told ESPN. Meesseman’s arrival will be subject to the length of time it takes to go through the visa application process. More: espn.com/wnba/story/_/i…
Come work with me! @StribSports is looking for an editor to lead our college and women's sports coverage. Details below. @APSE_sportmedia @AAJAsports @NABJSports @AWSM_SportMedia @nahjdeportes @SJI_Update recruiting2.ultipro.com/STA1013/JobBoa…
He’s not even top 2 on the list… and it’s not all that close
With a strong run in Portland, Damian Lillard could retire as the best point guard to never win an NBA title.
21 years ago today Entourage debuted!!! 7/18/2004
21 years ago today Entourage premiered on HBO. RETWEET if you’re ready for a reboot.
Shaggy is 100% the only answer allowable… … “It Wasn’t Me”
Coldplay is funny, but what's the funniest band it could have been?
I would like to thank Coldplay for bringing the nation together. For a day, you fixed us.
He’s 36 (and not playing next year) while Jrue is 35 (and struggled last season)… all while playing in a loaded West. They’re maybe making the play-in… MAYBE
For those saying Dame has no chance to win now that he’s going back to Portland, I just wouldn’t be so sure of that. That team has a lot of talent and they started to figure out how to play last year
Quality tweet
Twins have something up their sleeves.... startribune.com/minnesota-twin…
Just finished Yellowstone… SENSATIONAL TELEVISION. However, one flaw for me is how come not a single cowboy dipped…???