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MLB takes a small step toward normality as fans return to spring training games

A downward trend in COVID-19 cases throughout most of the country has meant that a limited amount of fans are allowed back in spring training facilities.

SLU's Perkins announces he'll use extra year of eligibility, return for 2021-22 season

Saint Louis Billikens swingman Javonte Perkins will use his extra year of eligibility and return for the 2021-22 season.

Cardinals rally in ninth, play to 4-4 tie with Nationals in spring opener

The St. Louis Cardinals played to a 4-4 tie with the Washington Nationals in their Grapefruit League opener on Sunday.

Berube on Binnington’s fiery exit: ‘He was trying to rally the team’

Craig Berube on the Blues’ win over the Sharks: “It was obviously a back-and-forth game, lots of goals, but there was no quit in our game, which was good to see.”

Blues win 7-6 thriller over Sharks, snap three-game losing streak

Marco Scandella scored his second goal of the game to break a tie in the third period and St. Louis rallied to beat the San Jose Sharks 7-6 Saturday night.

Pujols will decide future of career after 2021 season with Angels

Albert Pujols says he will decide his future in the game of baseball after the completion of the 2021 season with the Los Angeles Angels.

Billikens get back on track with much-needed 72-67 win over Richmond

Hasahn French had 15 points and nine rebounds as the Billikens narrowly defeated Richmond 72-67 on Friday night.

Sharks back at practice, Blues game Saturday is on

The Sharks have returned to practice and are set to play the Blues on Saturday after one game was postponed following a player’s positive COVID test.

Berube: Tarasenko return could happen on current Blues road trip

The news that Vladimir Tarasenko could soon be back in the St. Louis Blues lineup is most welcome for a team with numerous forwards out.

NHL's four realigned divisions starting to show their personalities

Distinctively different styles, one for each of the four divisions, are developing around the NHL.

NCAA reveals COVID-19 contingency plans for March Madness

The four at-large teams that don’t make the original men’s and women’s NCAA tournament fields will be placed in order and serve as replacement teams.

Cardinals, FOX Sports Midwest announce 2021 spring training TV schedule

FOX Sports Midwest will televise 12 spring training games, starting with Sunday’s Grapefruit League opener against the Washington Nationals.

Cards tab Flaherty for season-opening start

Jack Flaherty will be on the bump when the St. Louis Cardinals open their 2021 season April 1 in Cincinnati.

Blues' rough stretch continues with 2-1 loss to Kings

Alex Iafallo and Andreas Athanasiou scored in the second period to send the Los Angeles Kings past the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Wednesday night.

Cardinals' Miller reveals positive COVID test delayed his arrival at camp

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Andrew Miller told a St. Louis newspaper he tested positive 10 days before reporting to camp.

Arenado says it's been 'smooth sailing' during early days of first camp with Cardinals

After acquiring him from the Colorado Rockies this offseason, the St. Louis Cardinals hope Nolan Arenado can be great.

Blues add defenseman Steve Santini to taxi squad

The St. Louis Blues have recalled defenseman Steve Santini from Utica of the AHL and assigned him to their taxi squad.

Mizzou's NCAA Tournament stock continues to drop with 60-53 loss to Ole Miss

Devontae Shuler scored 14 points and Mississippi beat No. 24 Missouri 60-53 on Tuesday night to sweep the season series against the sputtering Tigers.

SLU's tournament chances take another hit with 67-65 loss to VCU

Adrian Baldwin Jr. had 15 points and sank four foul shots in the last 50 seconds and VCU held on to beat Saint Louis 67-65 on Tuesday night.

Blues' Gunnarsson out for season; Barbashev has ankle surgery

There wasn’t much doubt about it when it happened, but the St. Louis Blues have placed defenseman Carl Gunnarsson on injured reserve.

Blues get shut out for third time this season in 3-0 loss to Kings

Dustin Brown scored two goals and Jonathan Quick had a shutout, lifting the Los Angeles Kings to a 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Monday night.

Competition is on for fifth spot in Cardinals' rotation

The St. Louis Cardinals have just one rotation spot left for a handful of pitchers who prefer to start over working out of the bullpen.

Blais (false positive) will play tonight vs. Kings

Coach Craig Berube said Sammy Blais, who was placed on the COVID-19 list last week and missed Saturday’s loss to San Jose, had a false positive test.

Notable deaths mark fading '70s, a unique era when baseball let its hair down

The 1970s were a moment in baseball’s history that can seem like yesterday but, propelled by the past year’s losses, is starting its inexorable fade.

Kyrou says Sharks ‘were a little more aggressive today’

Kyrou: “It’s definitely a tough game. We did a great job of coming back there in the second period. …We’ve just got to bear down and find a way to bury.”

Blues erase early three-goal deficit but fall to Sharks 5-4

Logan Couture scored his second goal of the game midway through the third period and the San Jose Sharks held off the St. Louis Blues 5-4 on Saturday night.

No. 20 Missouri snaps three-game skid with 93-78 win over South Carolina

Dru Smith and Jeremiah Tilmon both scored 17 points as the Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 93-78 victory over South Carolina on Saturday.

Billikens' four-game win streak ends with 76-53 loss to Dayton

Jalen Crutcher recorded 19 points as Dayton easily defeated Saint Louis 76-53 on Friday night.

MLB reports 0.3% positive COVID-19 rate during spring intake testing

Thirteen of 4,336 tests for COVID-19 were positive during intake for Major League Baseball’s spring training, a rate of 0.3%.

Blues put Barbashev on IR, recall Walker from Utica

The list of injured St. Louis Blues grew longer Friday with the placement of forward Ivan Barbashev on injured reserve.