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Mizzou, Kentucky both enter matchup with a head of steam

Kentucky Wildcats-Missouri Tigers college football preview

NHL cancels 2021 Blues-Wild Winter Classic, All-Star Weekend

The NHL on Thursday canceled the Winter Classic scheduled for Jan. 1 in Minneapolis between the host Minnesota Wild and the St. Louis Blues.

Goldschmidt, Wong, O'Neill are Gold Glove finalists

The St. Louis Cardinals had a solid season in the field in 2020, and three of their best defenders could win gold.

Manfred hopes to keep expanded playoffs, runner on second in extras beyond 2020

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says he hopes to keep two of this year’s innovations: expanded playoffs and starting extra innings with runners on second base.

MLBPA to honor player with annual Curt Flood Award

The baseball players’ association is starting an annual Curt Flood Award, named for the former St. Louis Cardinals star outfielder.

Blues re-sign Austin Poganski, Mitch Reinke to one-year, two-way deals

The St. Louis Blues have re-signed forward Austin Poganski and defenseman Mitch Reinke to one-year, two-way contracts.

COVID rescheduling: Mizzou slate adjusted for Florida, Kentucky, Vandy dates

The Missouri Tigers’ football schedule has been adjusted for the rest of October to account for a COVID-19 outbreak among Florida and Vanderbilt personnel.

Waino nominated for community service-based Marvin Miller Award

The Marvin Miller Award recognizes the player whom other players “most respect based on his leadership on the field and in the community.”

Bob Gibson and Lou Brock specials air next week on FOX Sports Midwest

Remembering Gibby premieres Monday, Oct. 19; Remembering Lou debuts Thursday, Oct. 22, on FOX Sports Midwest.

NCAA to vote on revised NIL, transfer rules in January

A set of proposals to permit NCAA athletes to earn money from endorsements and sponsorships deals will go up for vote in January.

Mizzou-Florida game could be in jeopardy after LSU-Florida postponement

The SEC postponed Saturday’s LSU-Florida game due to a COVID-19 outbreak among the Gators, whose next scheduled game is against Mizzou.

Angels reportedly approve White Sox request to interview ex-Cards skipper La Russa

The Los Angeles Angels gave the Chicago White Sox permission to interview Hall of Famer Tony La Russa for their managing job, a source said.

St. Louis, Enterprise Center to host 2025 NCAA Frozen Four

St. Louis will host the men’s NCAA Frozen Four — the college hockey equivalent of basketball’s Final Four — in 2025.

Mizzou’s Bazelak joins Bolton as winners of national weekly awards

Quarterback Connor Bazelak won national QB of the week honors, while linebacker Nick Bolton was the nation’s top defensive player of the week.

Pietrangelo on leaving St. Louis for Vegas: 'I welcome something new'

Alex Pietrangelo won’t have to take a snow blower from St. Louis to Las Vegas, though he hopes to bring the Stanley Cup there in the next seven years.

AP source: Alex Pietrangelo signs seven-year deal with Golden Knights

Longtime St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo is headed to the Vegas Golden Knights on a seven-year deal worth $8.8 million per season.

Mizzou's matchup with Vanderbilt postponed, rescheduled for Dec. 12

Missouri’s football game against Vanderbilt on Saturday has been postponed because COVID-19 issues have left the Commodores without enough players.

Mizzou's Drinkwitz beginning to see his offensive vision come to fruition

37-year-old Eli Drinkwitz finally revealed the breadth of his offensive mind on Saturday as the Missouri Tigers upset LSU 45-41.

Blues sign forward Kyle Clifford to two-year, $2 million deal

The St. Louis Blues announced Sunday that they’ve signed veteran forward Kyle Clifford to a two-year, $2 million contract.

Number of key players being separated from recent Stanley Cup winners

The past weeks have featured Stanley Cup winners breaking up their championship core by saying goodbye to an important player with his name on the trophy.

Day of deals: Blues sign Santini, McKenzie, Anas to two-way contracts

The St. Louis Blues signed three players, Steve Santini, Curtis McKenzie and Sam Anas, to two-way deals on Saturday.

Bazelak shines in 2020 starting debut as Mizzou upsets LSU 45-41

Connor Bazelak threw for 406 yards and four touchdowns and Missouri held four times at the the 1-yard line in the final minute to defeat LSU 45-41.

Blues sign Torey Krug to seven-year, $45.5 million deal

The St. Louis Blues signed free agent defenseman Torey Krug to a seven-year, $45.5 million deal on Friday night.

Still searching for first win of 2020, Mizzou turns to Bazelak in bid to upset LSU

As No. 17 LSU (1-1, 1-1 SEC) visits Missouri (0-2, 0-2) on Saturday, the two programs’ situations under center bear little resemblance.

SEC commissioner Sankey threatening fines, suspensions if coaches violate mask protocols

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey is threatening schools with $100,000 fines and individuals with suspensions if coaches fail to keep masks on during games.

Lack of chemistry, offseason preparation making job even tougher for college officials

Regionalized crews and a lack of offseason preparation due to the COVID-19 pandemic have brought on issues for college football officials early this season.

MLB qualifying offer salary will increase to record $18.9 million this offseason

The price of qualifying offers for Major League Baseball free agents rose by $1.1 million to a record $18.9 million.

Uncertainty still surrounds NHL free agent market as flat cap limits teams' spending power

With a flat salary cap, everyone around the NHL is in the dark about what the market will look like and how much players will make in free agency.

Blues select six players on second day of NHL Draft

The St. Louis Blues selected six players on the second day of the 2020 NHL Draft.

Hurricane forecast prompts move of Mizzou-LSU to Columbia

The Missouri Tigers-LSU Tigers football game Saturday will be played at Mizzou with Hurricane Delta threatening the Baton Rouge area.