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Tarasenko shines in semis, but MVP Tkachuk lifts Atlantic to All-Star Game win

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko tallied four points for the Central Division in Saturday's NHL All-Star Game, but Florida's Matthew Tkachuk — who grew up in St. Louis — stole the show on his home ice. Tkachuk — playing alongside his brother Brady Tkachuk of the Ottawa

The Associated Press

Feb 04

Support growing in NHL for longer 3-on-3 OT, fewer shootouts

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Troy Terry made his name in hockey with his shootout heroics for the U.S. in the 2017 world junior championship against Russia, much like T.J. Oshie did at the Olympics a few years earlier. Still, the Anaheim Ducks All-Star wouldn't mind seeing fewer of them

STEPHEN WHYNO, AP Hockey Writer

Feb 03

Scott Rolen on National Baseball Hall of Fame honor: 'It's been quite a ride'

Scott Rolen tells Jim Hayes his reaction to being elected to the Hall of Fame: "We couldn't believe it and cried and hugged. ... Finn (Rolen's son) kind of broke down ... and asked if we could go out in the driveway and play catch. He and I went out and threw the ball around."

Feb 03

Spring training primer: An analysis of the Cardinals' roster

"There's going to be a lot of competition." That was St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol's prevailing thought while discussing spring training with Bally Sports Midwest's Jim Hayes last month. Coaches across sports often try to create competition for competition's sake heading into the season, but in this case, it

Patrick Karraker, Bally Sports Midwest

Feb 02

Billikens' six-game winning streak snapped with 75-65 loss to Fordham

After posting a disappointing 8-5 record in non-conference play, the Saint Louis Billikens had slowly been rebuilding their case for an at-large NCAA tournament bid during the early part of their Atlantic 10 schedule. That case took a rather significant hit on Tuesday night, however, as the Billikens faltered in

Bally Sports Midwest Staff

Feb 01

Dexter Fowler retires at 36 after 14 major league seasons

Dexter Fowler says he is retiring at age 36 after 14 major league seasons. An All-Star outfielder in 2016 when he won a World Series title with the Chicago Cubs, Fowler hit .259 with 127 homers and 517 RBIs. A 14th-round pick by Colorado in the 2004 amateur draft, Fowler

The Associated Press

Jan 31