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O'Reilly has 3 goals and an assist as Blues beat Wild 9-1 Ryan O'Reilly had three goals and an assist, Jaden Schwartz scored twice Friday night and the St. Louis Blues beat the Minnesota Wild 9-1. Justin Faulk and Sammy Blais each had a goal and two assists, and Zach Sanford and Ivan Barbashev also scored for the Blues, who posted a season high for goals in a game. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:25am

Keselowski, Truex want more success at Martinsville Brad Keselowski didn't get the finish he hoped for two weeks ago when NASCAR's Cup Series ran on the dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway, but the 2012 series champion didn't dwell too long on his 11th-place finish. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:20am

Musgrove throws no-hitter for Padres against Rangers San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove pitched the first no-hitter in the history of his hometown team, allowing only one baserunner in a 3-0 victory Friday night against the Texas Rangers. The Padres were the only active MLB franchise without a no-hitter, and it came in their 8,206th regular-season game — from a 28-year-old who grew up just down the road in El Cajon, Calif. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:15am

Masters Notebook: After missing cut, Koepka going to take a break Brooks Koepka is going to take a long break. A month and a half might be about right. Koepka, who missed the cut at the Masters after trying to play less than a month removed from knee surgery, said Friday he might not try to compete again until the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island that starts May 20. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:15am

Johnson's reign at Masters ends with missed cut Dustin Johnson is scheduled to be in Butler Cabin on Sunday evening, draping the green jacket over the shoulders of the Masters champion. That'll be his only official appearance at Augusta National this weekend. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:15am

Virus-battered Canucks aim to complete season The Vancouver Canucks are recovering from the NHL's worst COVID-19 outbreak and believe they can complete the pandemic-condensed season. An outbreak has ripped through the team during the past week and a half with 25 people — 21 players and four members of the coaching staff — testing positive, and one additional player being deemed a close contact. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:05am

NHL grapples with vaccine differences between U.S. and Canada His smile covered by a light blue surgical mask, Jacob Trouba's eyes shined as the needle went into his left arm. The New York Rangers gave players, coaches and staff a day off this week so they could get vaccinated against COVID-19. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:05am

Rose torches tough Augusta for 65 and four-shot Masters lead Seven holes into the Masters, Justin Rose was 2-over par and in no position to panic. He knew Augusta National in April was no picnic compared with the last one in November. He figured if he could get back to around even par by the end of the day he would be fine. Rose never expected his best score in his 59 rounds at Augusta National. No one could have seen it coming, either. by Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 12:30am

Arenado's late HR lifts Cardinals past Brewers Nolan Arenado hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning of his home debut with the Cardinals, lifting St. Louis past the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 Thursday as fans returned to Busch Stadium for the first time since 2019. by Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 12:20am

Lynn pitches 1st shutout of MLB season as White Sox top Royals There wasn't much doubt Lance Lynn would go back out to finish this one. Manager Tony La Russa turned to him and asked how he was feeling. by Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 12:20am

Fore, father: McIlroy sends errant shot off his dad at Masters Rory McIlroy hit his approach on the seventh hole Thursday at the Masters right where he was aiming. Problem was, he was aiming at his father. by Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 12:15am

Elder joins Player and Nicklaus in opening Masters The applause started when Lee Elder's golf cart began moving toward the first tee. It only got louder when he arrived and slowly made his way to his seat. And moments later, Masters chairman Fred Ridley said words 46 years in the making. by Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 12:15am

Castroneves starts getting acclimated to new team, color Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves felt a little out of place Thursday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He wasn't exactly sure where Meyer Shank Racing set up shop in Gasoline Alley and when he did arrive, the hot pink driver's suit certainly looked bright. It's something he'll get used to by May. by Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

Hildebrand returning for Indy 500, giving Foyt four-car lineup JR Hildebrand has a new team and an old-fashioned look for this year's Indianapolis 500. On Thursday, A.J. Foyt Racing announced it had hired the California native to drive the No. 1 ABC Supply Chevrolet as the team's fourth driver in IndyCar's biggest race. And the candy apple red nose, trimmed with black stripes over a white body may look awfully familiar to longtime race fans. It's the same paint scheme Foyt used to claim the first of his record-tying four 500 victories in 1961. by Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

In firm conditions, last fall's Masters a distant memory No one needed to see the colorful blooms at Augusta National to realize this will be a much different Masters than the last one. It was the color of the greens. They were yellow. On Wednesday. by Associated Press Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 12:20am

Molina HR, Carlson slam lead Cards to series sweep against Marlins Yadier Molina hit a two-run homer and Dylan Carlson added a grand slam Wednesday, leading the St. Louis Cardinals past Miami 7-0 for a three-game sweep that dropped the Marlins to 1-5 for the first time since 2015. by Associated Press Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 12:15am

Ramirez homers twice as Indians beat Royals When Jose Ramirez's shot to deep right field narrowly missed being a home run, Shane Bieber knew what was coming next. A legit one. Ramirez's second two-run homer of the game snapped a tie in the eighth inning and sent the Cleveland Indians to a 4-2 win Wednesday afternoon against the Kansas City Royals after Bieber struck out 12 for the second straight game. by Associated Press Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 12:15am

Binnington has 50 saves, Blues beat Vegas to end seven-game skid Jordan Binnington made a season-high 50 saves to help the St. Louis Blues snap a seven-game skid a 3-1 win Wednesday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. Vladimir Tarasenko, Sammy Blais, and Jake Walman scored to help St. Louis end an 0-6-1 stretch. It also gave the Blues their first home victory since an overtime win Feb. 18 against San Jose. by Associated Press Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 12:15am

Woods was driving almost 90 mph when he crashed Tiger Woods was driving nearly 90 mph — twice the posted speed limit — on a downhill stretch of road when he lost control of an SUV outside Los Angeles and crashed in a wreck that left the golf superstar seriously injured, authorities said Wednesday. by Associated Press Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 12:10am

Nearly 30 years later, Couples gives driver to Masters Fred Couples for years was the only Masters champion who failed to take part in one of the many traditions at Augusta National, mainly because he didn't know it existed. Dating to the first winner in 1934, every champion has donated a club that was used in his Masters victory, starting with Horton Smith's putter. The exception was Gene Sarazen, who donated the golf ball used for his famous albatross on the 15th hole in 1935. by Associated Press Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 12:00am

The patrons return to the Masters Dustin Johnson didn't feel like his Masters victory was less significant last fall because no fans were at Augusta National to see his win and celebrate with him. That said, he pays them the ultimate compliment: In his eyes, they make the Masters what it is. by Associated Press Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 12:00am

Elder to be honorary starter at Masters The tradition of having honorary starters at the Masters goes back to 1963, when Jock Hutchison and Fred McLeod did the initial honors. It has not been an annual occurrence; the Masters has opened on at least eight occasions since without an honorary starter. by Associated Press Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 12:00am

Molina, Cardinals get past Alcantara, Marlins 4-2 Yadier Molina hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly off former batterymate Sandy Alcantara to cap a three-run rally in the sixth inning Tuesday night that sent the St. Louis Cardinals against Miami Marlins 4-2. Dylan Carlson hit his second homer of the season for an insurance run in the ninth. by Associated Press Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 12:10am