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Despite breaking NCAA free throw record, Mizzou falls 66-64 to Texas A&M

Setting the NCAA record for consecutive free throws made wasn’t enough for Missouri — Josh Nebo scored 14 as Texas A&M slipped past the Tigers 66-64.

Marcell Ozuna signs one-year, $18 million deal with Braves

The Atlanta Braves have signed former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna to a one-year, $18 million contract.

FOX Sports Midwest to replay 1970 and 1988 NHL All-Star Games played in STL

FOX Sports Midwest’s John Kelly introduces the 1970 game and tosses to his father, the late Dan Kelly; one-hour live All-Star special follows the replays.

Carpenter 'wanted to apologize' to Cardinals after struggling in 2019

Third baseman Matt Carpenter said Monday that he “just wanted to apologize” to the St. Louis Cardinals’ front office after struggling in 2019.

Carp on his struggles: ‘To be a part of a winning team made it a lot easier’

Matt Carpenter says his struggles last season were frustrating, but the Cardinals’ success as a team took the edge off.

Bruins waive Backes, plans to assign him to AHL

The Boston Bruins have waived 14-year veteran David Backes. The team said it wants to assign him to Providence of the American Hockey League.

Blues' nine-game home winning streak snapped with 4-3 overtime loss to Flyers

Jakub Voracek scored in overtime and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the St. Louis Blues 4-3 on Wednesday night.

Gunnarsson expected to be a scratch vs. Flyers

Defenseman Carl Gunnarsson is active, but he is not expected to play when the St. Louis Blues host the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night.

Mizzou doomed by shooting struggles in 72-45 loss to Mississippi State

Reggie Perry had 23 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Mississippi State Bulldogs to an easy 72-45 victory over the Missouri Tigers on Tuesday.

Cardinals send prospect to Marlins for OF Austin Dean

Outfielder Austin Dean was acquired Tuesday by the St. Louis Cardinals from the Miami Marlins for 18-year-old minor league outfielder Diowill Burgos.

Blues tie club record with ninth straight home win, 4-1 over Ducks

Alexander Steen scored the first goal and Brayden Schenn had two assists, leading the St. Louis Blues to a 4-1 victory Monday night over the Anaheim Ducks.

Zimmerman: All-Star Game will showcase St. Louis 'as one of the great hockey cities in the world'

Blues president Chris Zimmerman on years of All-Star Game planning finally coming to fruition: “When I woke up this morning and realized that it was next week, I was like, ‘Oh my God, this is actually happening.’ We are incredibly excited.”

Astros fire suspended manager Hinch, GM Luhnow for sign-stealing scandal

Astros manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were fired in the wake of a sign-stealing scandal during Houston’s run to the 2017 World Series.

Blues use flurry of offense to push past Rangers 5-2

David Perron celebrated his selection to the NHL All-Star Game by scoring in his fourth straight game, helping the Blues to a 5-2 win over the Rangers.

Cardinals, Gant avoid arbitration by signing one-year, $1.3 million contract

The St. Louis Cardinals avoided arbitration with reliever John Gant, settling for a one-year deal worth $1.3 million.

SLU-Richmond airs Saturday on FOX Sports Midwest Plus

The Saint Louis University men’s basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, will be televised on FOX Sports Midwest Plus due to overlap with St. Louis Blues hockey.

Billikens use balanced attack to defeat George Washington 63-58

Jordan Goodwin had 20 points as Saint Louis stretched its home win streak to seven games, narrowly defeating George Washington 63-58 on Wednesday night.

NHL forwards enjoy shift away from rough play in front of goalies

It’s still no man’s land in front of NHL goalies, but it isn’t nearly as rough and tumble as it used to be.

Blues snap three-game losing streak with 3-2 win over Sharks

David Perron scored his 18th goal and Jordan Binnington stopped 28 shots, leading the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday.

XFL rules innovations: double forward passes behind line, OT shootouts and more

When the XFL debuts in February, it will take a “Star Trek” approach of going where no football league has gone before.

Cardinals announce 2020 minor league coaching staffs, field/medical assignments

Seven of the St. Louis Cardinals’ minor league managers will be returning to their same jobs in 2020.

Blues assign Walman to San Antonio, recall Niko Mikkola

Jake Walman got a chance to make his NHL debut with the St. Louis Blues. Now fellow defenseman Niko Mikkola could get a chance to do the same.

French leads Billikens to first A-10 win, 83-80 over UMass in OT

Hasahn French scored 19 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and the Saint Louis Billikens held off Massachusetts 83-80 in overtime Sunday.

Blues get off to a rough start in 2020 with 7-3 loss to Avalanche

Nazem Kadri scored twice, Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and three assists, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 7-3 Thursday night.

Blues' winning streak snapped at eight games after 3-1 loss to Coyotes

The St. Louis Blues had a season-best eight-game winning streak snapped after a 3-1 road loss to the Arizona Coyotes.

Watson scores 24 as Mizzou coasts to 91-33 win over Chicago State

Torrence Watson broke out of a season-long shooting slump, scoring 24 points to lead Missouri to a 91-33 rout of Chicago State on Monday.

Blues best Jets 5-4 in OT for seventh straight victory

David Perron scored 3:14 into overtime and the St. Louis Blues extended their winning streak to seven games with a 5-4 win over the Winnipeg Jets.

Blues recall defenseman Jake Walman from Rampage

Jake Walman takes the roster spot vacated by Niko Mikkola, who was assigned to the San Antonio Rampage before the Christmas break.

Fifty years ago, ex-Cards OF Curt Flood launched free agent revolution

Former St. Louis Cardinals star Curt Flood challenged the reserve clause in the first shot of baseball’s lengthy, messy labor war.

Blues assign Niko Mikkola to Rampage

The St. Louis Blues assigned rookie defenseman Niko Mikkola to the San Antonio Rampage following Monday night’s win over the Los Angeles Kings.