An 84-game season is coming to the NHL as part of an extension of the collective bargaining agreement that has been tentatively agreed to by the league and the Players' Association. They announced the deal Friday in Los Angeles before the first round of the draft. It still needs to be ratified by the Board of Governors and the full NHLPA membership. Two games are being … [Read more...] about An 84-game season among changes coming to NHL in new labor deal
Gray’s complete game, 11 strikeouts power Cardinals past Guardians 5-0
CLEVELAND (AP) — Sonny Gray allowed only one hit and struck out a season-high 11 for his first complete game since 2017 as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-0 on Friday night. Alec Burleson and Pedro Pagés homered, and Nolan Arenado had a pair of RBIs for the Cardinals, who bounced back after being shut out in their previous two games. It is the … [Read more...] about Gray’s complete game, 11 strikeouts power Cardinals past Guardians 5-0
Blues select Canadian Winger Justin Carbonneau in first round of NHL Draft
LOS ANGELES - The St. Louis Blues have selected dynamic right-wing prospect Justin Carbonneau from the QMJHL’s Blainville‑Boisbriand Armada with the 19th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. A native of Lévis, Québec, the 18-year-old Carbonneau is 6'1", 192 pounds. He finished the 2024–25 season with a standout performance, 46 goals and 43 assists in 62 games, placing … [Read more...] about Blues select Canadian Winger Justin Carbonneau in first round of NHL Draft
Five Cardinals to watch ever-so closely at season’s midpoint
ST. LOUIS - Half a season down, half a season to go for the St. Louis Cardinals. Through 81 games, the traditional midpoint of the 162-game schedule, the Cardinals sit at 44-37, currently on pace for 88 wins. To this point, it's been enough to keep the Cardinals in the playoff hunt and far from the basement, but not enough to inspire confidence in a Red October just yet. … [Read more...] about Five Cardinals to watch ever-so closely at season’s midpoint
Cards lose as Happ hits leadoff HR, Boyd tosses 6 innings to help Cubs
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ian Happ hit a leadoff home run and drove in three, Matthew Boyd gave up three hits in six scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-0 on Wednesday night. Reese McGuire and Kyle Tucker also homered for the Cubs, who snapped a three-game losing streak. Boyd (7-3), who struck out three and did not issue a walk, has allowed two or … [Read more...] about Cards lose as Happ hits leadoff HR, Boyd tosses 6 innings to help Cubs