Blues’ Upshall is out indefinitely

St. Louis Blues forward Scottie Upshall is out indefinitely with a lacerated left kidney. Upshall was injured Saturday night in a 6-0 loss to the Arizona Coyotes.

St. Louis president of hockey operations and general manager Doug Armstrong provided an update Monday on Upshall’s status.

The 34-year-old has seven goals and 12 assists for 19 points in 63 games. Upshall was playing in just his second game after missing three weeks with a knee injury.

Michigan State freshman Jaren Jackson is entering the NBA draft. Jackson was the Big Ten defensive player of the year and freshman of the year, joining former Ohio State star Greg Oden as the only players in conference history to pull off the feat . ... Less than a week after helping Penn State win the NIT, Tony Carr is giving up his last two years of college eligibility and declaring for the NBA draft . ... Clemson’s backcourt of Marcquise Reed and Shelton Mitchell have decided to enter the NBA draft. Tigers coach Brad Brownell said neither player would hire an agent . ... Miami Hurricanes sophomore forward Dewan Huell has decided to declare for the NBA draft but won’t retain an agent . ... Connecticut forward Azura Stevens is giving up her last year of eligibility and entering the WNBA draft.

Bob Beattie, a ski racing pioneer who helped launch the Alpine World Cup circuit more than 50 years ago, has died. He was 85.