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NCAA's chief medical officer says there's a narrow path to playing sports during pandemic

The NCAA’s chief medical officer says there is a narrow path to playing college sports during the coronavirus pandemic if nationwide testing improves.

White Sox blast four straight homers, Cardinals fall 7-2

The Chicago White Sox tied a major league record with four consecutive home runs, and went on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 on Sunday.

Where to watch the Cardinals-Cubs doubleheader Monday

The St. Louis Cardinals’ doubleheader vs. the Chicago Cubs on Monday, August 17, will be televised on FOX Sports Midwest Plus.

Wainwright, Fowler steer Cardinals to 5-1 win over White Sox in Game 1

Wainwright pitched five effective innings and Dexter Fowler had a key two-run single, helping St. Louis beat the Chicago White Sox 5-1

Mozeliak: 'Today feels very much like opening day' as Cardinals return to play

fter weeks of uncertainty, John Mozeliak watched the St. Louis Cardinals drop off their rental cars and prepare for work.

Carlson, Oquendo to be on field for Cardinals' doubleheader in Chicago

It’s official: Dylan Carlson is on the St. Louis Cardinals’ major league roster. And he’s in the starting lineup Saturday afternoon.

Blues' comeback bid falls short in 4-3 overtime loss to Canucks

Bo Horvat scored on a breakaway at 5:55 of overtime Friday night to give the Vancouver Canucks a 4-3 victory over the defending champion St. Louis Blues.

Cards' McGee opts out of rest of 2020 season for health reasons

When the St. Louis Cardinals resume play Saturday, they will do so without assistant coach Willie McGee.

MLB schedules lots of doubleheaders for Cardinals, starting Saturday in Chicago

With two weeks of games to make up, the St. Louis Cardinals will be playing a lot of doubleheaders the rest of the season.

NCAA cancels all fall championships other than major college football

The NCAA called off fall championship events — a move that does not affect major college football — because too few schools will be competing.

Postponed Big 12, Pac-12 seasons put NFL prospects in a holding pattern

The Big Ten and Pac-12 postponing their fall football seasons because of the coronavirus pandemic leaves some NFL prospects facing a dilemma.

St. Louis soccer fans, get ready for St. Louis SC

Come 2023, it’s St. Louis City SC that St. Louis soccer fans will be cheering to victory.

Blues remain winless in bubble, falling 5-2 to Canucks in playoff opener

Bo Horvat scored twice and the Vancouver Canucks beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Wednesday in the opening game of their best-of-seven first-round series.

College football in the spring: When? How much? Who plays?

The Big Ten and Pac-12 have postponed fall football, hoping to salvage a spring season.

NHLPA's Fehr encouraged by zero positive tests: 'So far, so good'

NHL Players’ Association chief Donald Fehr couldn’t have envisioned a better resumption of play with the first round of the playoffs getting underway.

ACC, Big 12 and SEC still moving forward with plans for a fall football season

The ACC, Big 12 and SEC were still moving forward Tuesday with plans for a fall college football season even as the Big Ten and Pac-12 called things off.

Blues-Canucks series features a matchup of polar opposites

When the Vancouver Canucks and the defending champion St. Louis Blues meet in the first round of the NHL playoffs, it will be a matchup of opposites.

Strong goalie tandem gives Blues flexibility with first-round back-to-back

In Jordan Binnington and Jake Allen, the St. Louis Blues have two goalies capable of starting in the playoffs.

Blues to face Canucks in playoff quarterfinals, starting Wednesday

The St. Louis Blues will face the Vancouver Canucks when they open the Western Conference playoff quarterfinals Wednesday night.

Blues will face Canucks after squandering late lead, falling 2-1 to Stars in shootout

The Dallas Stars beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 in round-robin play Sunday to clinch the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.

Cardinals-Pirates game on Monday postponed, series remains in question

The Pittsburgh Pirates will not travel to St. Louis on Sunday and the opening game of their three-game series with the Cardinals has been postponed.

Fighting making a comeback during NHL restart

Fighting has decreased drastically in recent years, but the unique circumstances of the NHL’s restart have ratcheted up the fisticuffs this summer.

Mizzou gets matchups with Alabama and LSU added to 2020 schedule

Missouri will visit defending Southeastern Conference and national champion LSU in its expanded schedule, while Mizzou will host Alabama in league play.

Friday's Cardinals-Cubs game postponed after positive COVID-19 test

An eighth straight St. Louis Cardinals game has been postponed after an eighth Cardinals player tested positive for COVID-19.

SEC football players, staffers to be tested twice a week for COVID-19

The SEC will require football players and others in direct contact with the program to be tested at least twice weekly during the season.

Cardinals' schedule includes doubleheaders to make up for postponements

Major League Baseball released several scheduling updates following the postponement of recent games as a result of positive tests for COVID-19

MLB tighten virus protocols, enforce masks to be worn in dugout

Major League Baseball is cracking down on coronavirus safety protocols, mandating that players and staff wear face coverings at all times.

Intensity remains high during playoff hockey despite empty stands

Four days into a most unusual Stanley Cup tournament, this much is clear: Playoff hockey is still playoff hockey.

Reyes, Cabrera among four players summoned from Springfield; Ravelo to IL

After placing six players on the injured list Tuesday, the St. Louis Cardinals summoned reinforcements Wednesday.

Teams deal with staying sharp during virus-induced layoffs

When a baseball team is sidelined by the virus, it affects future opponents as well, and leaves players and managers in an unusual holding pattern.