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Blues snap four-game winless streak with 3-1 victory over Avalanche
Vladimir Tarasenko had a goal and two assists to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 Monday night, snapping a four-game losing streak.

Tarasenko has goal, 2 assists as Blues beat Avalanche 3-1
Vladimir Tarasenko had a goal and two assists to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-1, snapping a four-game losing streak

USC RB Stepp needs ankle surgery, out up to 5 weeks
Southern California running back Markese Stepp needs ankle surgery and could miss up to five weeks due to an injury suffered against Arizona last weekend

Nyquist’s penalty shot in OT lifts Blue Jackets past Leafs
Gustav Nyquist scored on a penalty shot 1:57 into overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs

Peyper sidelined over photo; Owens to referee NZ vs England
Peyper sidelined over photo; Owens to referee NZ vs England

World Series: How the Nationals and Astros match up
A position-by-position look at how the Nationals and Astros match up in the World Series

Flyers score 4 in the 2nd period, top Golden Knights 6-2
Flyers score 4 in the 2nd period, top Golden Knights 6-2

Border War is back: Mizzou-KU hoops series to resume next season
The rivalry between Kansas and Missouri, once the longest continually played rivalry west of the Mississippi River, will resume next season in Kansas City.

Balanced attack leads to breakout for Cousins and Vikings offense
A balanced attack has led to the breakout for the Vikings’ offense and quarterback Kirk Cousins

Kansas-Missouri hoops series to resume next season in KC
Kansas-Missouri hoops series to resume next season in Kansas City

Inability to gain 1 yard has been costly to Chargers
Three of the Los Angeles Chargers five losses have come down to turnovers a yard away from the end zone

Leonard’s return gives Colts’ defense an immediate boost
All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard’s return from a concussion provided a big boost for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

Balance leads to breakout for Vikings offense, Kirk Cousins
A balanced attack has led to the breakout for the Vikings’ offense and quarterback Kirk Cousins, while giving opponents fits trying to decide who to stop.

World Series in Houston a homecoming for Nats star Rendon
Washington Nationals star Anthony Rendon vividly remembers his one visit to the Astrodome as a child to see the Houston Astros and his beloved Killer B’s

Buffalo Bills face questions despite 5-1 start
A soft opening schedule and a near loss to winless Miami have raised questions as to how good the Buffalo Bills actually are in getting off to a 5-1 start

Packers’ Rodgers-LaFleur continue to build relationship and it’s showing
Aaron Rodgers and Matt LaFleur relationship strengthening and it’s showing after rout of Raiders

The 49ers have bark and bite this season … literally, with their emotional support dog
The San Fransisco 49ers have an emotional support dog for the 2019-2020

Detroit’s defensive front falling short of expectations
Detroit’s much-anticipated defensive front has looked flat so far this season

Embarrassing loss leaves Eagles looking for accountability
The Philadelphia Eagles didn’t show up for their biggest game of the season after their coach had promised a victory

Pacers sign Sabonis to long-term extension
The Indiana Pacers announced the signing of forward Domas Sabonis to a long-term contract extension on Monday.