Brian Rafalski notched a pair of goals and Ryan Miller stopped 42 shots to help the United States defeat host country Canada 5-3 in group play of the men's Olympic hockey tournament.  It's the first Olympic win for the Americans over Canada since a 2-1 victory at the 1960 Olympics at Squaw Valley.  Rafalski, a former New Jersey Devil, beat former NHL teammate Martin Brodeur of Canada with the first two American goals.  Chris Drury, Jamie Langenbrunner and Ryan Kesler also tallied for the U.S.  The Americans won Group A with a 3-and-0 record and received a bye into the quarterfinals.

A pair of St. Louis Blues will have a shot at a medal in Vancouver after the U.S. men's hockey team upset host nation Canada 5-3 on Sunday.  David Backes and Erik Johnson have helped Team USA get through preliminary-round play unscathed at 3-and-0.  The United States received a bye into the quarterfinals, with its next game coming up on Wednesday.

The heart of the Cardinals batting order arrived at Spring Training camp in Jupiter, Florida on Sunday.  First baseman Albert Pujols and outfielder Matt Holliday entered the Roger Dean Stadium Complex at the same time.  Fresh off his third National League MVP Award, Pujols had surgery in October to remove bone spurs and bone chips in his right elbow.  He hopes the procedure will allow him to avoid the need for ligament replacement surgery down the line.  Pujols, who still has a high-grade tear in the ligament, spent part of his first day in camp consulting with new hitting coach Mark McGwire.  Holliday is back after signing a seven-year, $120-million free-agent contract with the Redbirds in the off-season.  

Four Cardinals hurlers are slated to throw today in Jupiter, Florida on the first day of live batting practice at Spring Training.  Late-inning reliever candidate Mitchell Boggs, Triple-A Memphis closer Pete Parise, Rule 5 left-hander Ben Jukich and prospect Lance Lynn will have the honors.  The Cardinals will open Grapefruit League play March 4th against the New York Mets.

Missouri reached the 20-win mark Saturday with a 74-59 triumph at Nebraska.  Marcus Denmon scored 24 points and Zaire Taylor tallied 18 points and eight boards as the Tigers improved to 20-and-7 overall and 8-and-4 in the Big 12.  Mizzou hosts Colorado on Wednesday. Listen to Live play by play coverage on 99.9FM KFAV.

Illinois suffered a 75-65 setback at fourth-ranked Purdue Saturday.  Robbie Hummel had 22 points and 12 rebounds for the Boilermakers, who lead the Big Ten by a half-game.  Mike Davis had 16 points and 12 boards for the Fighting Illini, who play at Michigan on Tuesday.

The Billikens made it six straight wins Saturday with a 69-56 victory at U-Mass.  Kyle Cassity scored 16 points as Saint Louis improved to 18-and-8 overall and 9-and-3 in the Atlantic 10.   Cody Ellis and Willie Reed added 14 points each for the Billikens, who host Xavier on Wednesday.