Thomas to return to action as Blues host Canucks
Robert Thomas will skate on the St. Louis Blues’ fourth line when he returns to action Thursday night against Vancouver.
Tavares will miss at least 2 weeks with broken finger
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares will be out at least two weeks with a broken finger
No. 3 Ohio State looks to stay unbeaten against Northwestern
Ohio State and Northwestern are meeting for the first time since the Buckeyes beat the Wildcats in the Big Ten championship game last season
Report finds more jobs in Illinois than job seekers

Illinois has more jobs than people looking for work, according to a new report from Pew Charitable Trusts.
Allbaugh, Mary Ellen

Mary Ellen Allbaugh, age 80, of Knoxville, Illinois, died at 10:19 A.M. on Monday, October 14, 2019, at the OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.
Trisilla, Cecilia Evelyn

Cecilia Evelyn Trisilla (nee Gutowski) went home to be with her loving God and her beloved husband Joe on Sunday, October 13, 2019.
Formula One reaches agreement for Miami Grand Prix in 2021
Formula One has reached a preliminary agreement to race in Miami in 2021, giving the global series a second race in the U.S.
Atlanta businessman spared prison in college hoops scandal
Atlanta businessman spared prison in college hoops scandal
USBWA names top freshman award after Tamika Catchings
USBWA announces it will name its women’s basketball freshman of the year award after Tamika Catchings
Skip Bayless impressed with Zion’s preseason performance: ‘He’s even better than I thought he was’
Skip Bayless discuss Zion Williamson’s preseason performances. Zion is the first rookie to score 20 PPG in preseason in past 20 years and Skip thinks he’ll continue to improve.
Cris Carter gives an edge to the Saints as the best team in the NFC
Cris Carter explains why the New Orleans Saints have a slight edge over teams like the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers as the best team in the NFC.
Barcelona coach wants Real Madrid to play in Catalan capital
Barcelona coach wants Real Madrid to play in Catalan capital
Skip Bayless thinks the Broncos will control the ball and force turnovers to beat the Chiefs tonight
Skip Bayless previews tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs, claiming the Broncos will make enough plays to win a close game at home.
No. 18 Baylor upperclassmen go from 1-11 to Big 12 co-leader
No. 18 Baylor upperclassmen go from 1-11 to Big 12 co-leader
Preview: MVP Giannis aims to become better leader for Bucks
Reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo heads into the 2019-20 season looking to improve as a leader for the Milwaukee Bucks
Preview: Timberwolves hope new culture translates to wins
Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves head into the 2019-20 season with a new culture and team that aims to surprise the NBA.
Wizards, Beal agree on 2-year, $72 million extension
All-Star guard Bradley Beal agrees on 2-year, $72 million extension with the Washington Wizards
Yang, Hataoka share early lead in Shanghai
Amy Yang and Nasa Hataoka shared the lead on 5-under 67 after the first round of the Buick LPGA Shanghai
Spanish league wants Villarreal-Atletico Madrid in Miami
The Spanish league is trying again to take a regular season game in Miami despite abandoning plans last season after facing opposition from other soccer bodies
No dancing around it: NZ vs Ireland in a World Cup knockout
No dancing around it: NZ vs Ireland in a World Cup knockout