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Team by team: NL Central entering spring training

A glimpse of the NL Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost and first workout dates.

Goodwin records ninth double-double of season as Billikens beat Rhode Island 67-60

Jordan Goodwin recorded 17 points and 11 rebounds to carry Saint Louis to a 67-60 win over Rhode Island on Wednesday night.

No. 10 Mizzou suffers 80-59 upset loss to Ole Miss

Jarkel Joiner scored 21 points to help the Mississippi Rebels beat the No. 10 Missouri Tigers 80-59 on Wednesday night.

NHL reaches deal with AWS to put all video and data on the cloud

The NHL has reached an agreement with Amazon Web Services to put all its video and data on the cloud.

Cardinals obtain hard-throwing prospect Quezada from Phillies

Johan Quezada made his major league debut with the Marlins last season after spending most of 2020 at Miami’s alternate training site. He is 6-foot-9.

It's official: Cardinals re-sign Yadi for season No. 18

The St. Louis Cardinals signed catcher Yadier Molina to a one-year, $9 million contract Tuesday.

And then there were seven: Blues, Coyotes to play again Friday

It isn’t a playoff series, but it sure looks like one — seven straight games between two opponents in the first month of the NHL’s condensed regular season.

MLB players to wear electronic tracing wristbands, face discipline for violations

The rules are part of upgraded health protocols agreed to by Major League Baseball and the players’ association to deal with the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Runner on second in extras, seven-inning doubleheaders to return for 2021 MLB season

MLB will have seven-inning doubleheaders and runners on second base to start extra innings for a second straight season.

Blues allow tying goal in last second of regulation, suffer 4-3 shootout loss to Coyotes

Christian Dvorak’s shootout goal was the winner, leading the Arizona Coyotes to a 4-3 win over the St. Louis Blues on Monday night.

Cardinals bring back Yadier Molina for 18th season

The St. Louis Cardinals have signed catcher Yadier Molina to a new contract, ensuring that he’ll wear the Birds on the Bat for an 18th season.

Blues-Wild game Thursday is postponed amid continuing COVID issues

Seven more NHL games, one of which involves the St. Louis Blues, have been postponed because of COVID-19 problems with New Jersey, Buffalo and Minnesota.

AP source: MLB deadens ball slightly amid power surge

Major League Baseball has slightly deadened its baseballs amid a years-long surge in home runs. MLB anticipates the changes will be subtle.

Blues activate Robert Bortuzzo, recall Jacob de la Rose in flurry of roster moves

The St. Louis Blues activated defenseman Robert Bortuzzo and recalled forward Jacob de la Rose in a series of roster moves on Sunday afternoon.

Blues' Robert Thomas will miss four to six weeks with broken thumb

St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas will miss four to six weeks with a broken thumb, head coach Craig Berube announced Sunday.

Torry Holt once again snubbed for Pro Football Hall of Fame induction

Former St. Louis Rams’ wideout Torry Holt missed being inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the seventh year in a row on Saturday.

Blues' power-play struggles continue in 3-1 loss to Coyotes

Jakob Chychrun scored twice and Clayton Keller added a power-play goal, helping the Arizona Coyotes beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1.

Perkins scores 21 in Saint Louis' 70-59 victory over St. Bonaventure

Javonte Perkins scored 21 points as Saint Louis beat conference leader Saint Bonaventure 70-59 on Saturday, snapping the Bonnies’ seven-game win streak.

Walman on second career NHL game

Jake Walman on his second career NHL game: “It was great to get out there and just to get ice time with the guys is good.”

Mizzou holds off late surge by No. 10 Alabama in 68-65 victory

Dru Smith and No. 18 Missouri built a 22-point lead in the second half, then held off a frantic rally by No. 10 Alabama for a 68-65 win.

Blues' four-game winning streak is snapped with 4-3 loss to Coyotes

Antti Raanta made 40 saves, Tyler Pitlick and Nick Schmaltz scored first-period goals and the Arizona Coyotes beat the St. Louis Blues 4-3 on Thursday.

Cardinals trade Dexter Fowler to Angels

The St. Louis Cardinals will receive a player to be named later or cash from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for outfielder Dexter Fowler.

Avalanche out, Coyotes in: COVID forces Blues to change weekend opponent

Colorado has COVID issues and so the St. Louis Blues will continue to host the Arizona Coyotes for two more games Saturday and Monday.

NHL tightens COVID protocols in response to continuing outbreaks

The NHL has made a series of pandemic protocol adjustments in response to more players being added to the COVID-19 unavailable list.

Concussions drop by 5%, nearly no flu cases in 2020 NFL season

Playing a season through a pandemic did not take the NFL’s attention off other health issues.

Hockey Canada names Blues' Doug Armstrong GM for 2022 Olympic team

Assuming NHL players participate in the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong will serve as GM for Team Canada.

Blues overcome sluggish start to beat Coyotes 4-3 for fourth straight win

Ryan O’Reilly and Vince Dunn scored to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 4-3 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday night.

Arenado has renewed hope as he gets a fresh start with the Cardinals

New St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado hasn’t expressed this much optimism since signing his $260 million contract with Colorado two years ago.

EA Sports to bring back 'NCAA Football' game, though athletes' ability to profit is still uncertain

Video game maker EA Sports announced Tuesday that it is bringing back its college football series, which was shelved eight years ago.

It's official: Cardinals acquire Arenado from Rockies for Gomber, four minor leaguers

The St. Louis Cardinals finalized their blockbuster trade to acquire All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.