Gordo: Cardinals' trade activity puts onus on players to perform, prospects to grow. Let's see how it plays now that the dust has settled. stltoday.com/sports/column/… via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Gordo: Mighty SEC dominates AP Top 25 preseason football poll, as it should, This season will be nuts. stltoday.com/sports/column/… via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Tipsheet: Experts give Mizzou, Drinkwitz much preseason respect. And rightfully so. stltoday.com/sports/column/… via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

In Net Front Presence, Matthew and I look at the Dylan Holloway scare and what injuries have done to the blue line. stltoday.com/sports/profess…

Tipsheet: Tigers handled their SEC business while Crimson Tide, Rebels, Aggies failed. Such is life in the SEC, where it's just more mean. stltoday.com/sports/column/… via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Gordo ranks area hoops: Missouri finds strength in numbers, SLU loses depth. So the Tigers are feeling pretty good ahead of their tougher games while the Billikens have work to do. stltoday.com/sports/column/… via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The Jim Montgomery Era begins for the Blues: Net Front Presence. stltoday.com/sports/profess… via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Gordo: Bannister groomed Blues prospects, now Montgomery must rally the veterans. stltoday.com/sports/column/… via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Gordo ranks area hoops: Illini earn statement victory over Arkansas, SLU regroups. Also, Mizzou is about to get tested for real. stltoday.com/sports/column/… via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Gordo: Blues emerge from NHL's early-season chaos with clear path upward. Unlike some rivals, they are clearly executing a plan. stltoday.com/sports/column/… via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Gordo ranks area hoops: Missouri breaks through against KU, Illinois stumbles. Truman might be a bit groggy this morning after that celebration. stltoday.com/sports/column/… via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Gordo: SEC might have the deepest basketball league ever assembled. Seriously, look at the numbers. stltoday.com/sports/column/… via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Tipsheet: Ordinary starting pitchers are getting rich in an overheated market. Makes no sense at all . . . stltoday.com/sports/column/… via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Tipsheet: Barry Odom oozes confidence as he tackles Purdue challenge. Tough job, bit he sounds ready for it. stltoday.com/sports/column/… via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

After successful road trip, jet lag gets the best of Blues in loss to Sharks: We kick it around in Net Front Presence. stltoday.com/sports/profess… via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Assessing the Cam Fowler trade: Net Front Presence. Matthew DeFranks and I discuss this much-needed addition for the Blues. stltoday.com/sports/profess… via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Gordo: Doug Armstrong moved decisively to rebuild Blues' defensive corps. It took a few years, but he finally got it done. stltoday.com/sports/column/… via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Breaking down Braggin' Rights matchup and what to make of Mizzou's portal movement: Eye on the Tigers. Enjoyed chopping it up with Eli. stltoday.com/sports/college… via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Gordo: Long-term Blues nucleus expands as young NHLers, prospects develop. So the long term is looking good. stltoday.com/sports/column/… via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Gordo grades the Blues: Supporting cast forwards must produce more offense. The top four forwards can't go it alone. stltoday.com/sports/column/… via St. Louis Post-Dispatch