The Cardinals have been outscored 11-3 over the last two games and yes, that first game was a 3-0 win for the Birds. [MLB]

The Blues want the NHL All Star Game in St. Louis. [St. Louis Business Journal]

Question: will Brett Hull wear the Blues jersey when he goes into the Hall? [Belleville News Democrat]

Hope Solo learned a lot from her World Cup "crisis", not the least of which was "have a public spat and become a household name." [STL Today]

Don't look for FedEx owner Fred Smith to purchase the Rams. [Memphis Commercial Appeal]

They say Steven Jackson is stronger than ever. [Pro Football Weekly]

Keenan Burton finally has a media outlet to speak his mind ... even if said outlet doesn't know what team he plays for. [STL Tailgate]

Gambling in St. Louis leaves three guilty. The story at 10. [AP]