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Charge Roll in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The Cleveland Charge (15-18) led for the entire second half on the way to a 105-86 victory over the Grand Rapids Gold (11-22) at the Van Andel Arena on Thursday night. Sharife Cooper had his third consecutive game with a double-double by scoring 15 points and dishing 10 assists in 32 minutes. Tonight Cooper surpassed Scoochie Smith to become the new single season assists leader in Charge franchise history. Isaiah Mobley scored 21 points and grabbed six boards in 30 minutes.... Full StoryMore from the NBA G League
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Arena Football League and Gray Television Announce Partnership for Local Broadcasts
Gray Television Inc. ("Gray") (NYSE: GTN) is pleased to announce a multi-year agreement with the Arena Football League to bring Saturday arena football games over-the-air to local audiences in at least thirty-four markets across the United States. The first AFL games on Gray's television stations will air on Saturday, April 27, 2024, and continue for the ten week 2024 AFL season. Gray's local broadcast AFL games primarily focus on in-state teams matched to Gray's local television station markets. For example, the Georgia Force (Atlanta) will air on Gray's Georgia television stations in Atla... Full StoryMore from the Arena Football League
Inside the UFL
OSC Original by Fran Stuchbury
The United Football League, a creation of the merger between the XFL and United States Football League, kicks off its inaugural season this Saturday, March 30.
The UFL is divided into two conferences named after the former leagues:
The XFL Conference
Arlington Renegades
D.C. Defenders
San Antonio Brahmas
St. Louis Battlehawks
The USFL Conference
Birmingham Stallions
Houston Roughnecks
Memphis Showboats
Michigan Panthers
While the Houston Roughnecks retained the name of the XFL team, the coaching staf... Full StoryMore from the United Football League
Red Wings Announce 2024 Opening Day Roster
ROCHESTER, NY-The Rochester Red Wings have announced their Opening Day roster for the 2024 season. Under the guidance of fourth-year Manager MATTHEW LECROY, the team will kick off its 2024 campaign against the Syracuse Mets (NYM) at 2:05 p.m. on Friday, March 29, at NBT Bank Stadium in Syracuse, NY. Rochester embarks on its 96th season in the International League with a blend of youth and experience. The roster boasts 19 players with prior MLB experience, led by veterans RICHARD BLEIER (335 games) and JACOB BARNES (265 games). The squad features a mix of 15 pitchers and 14 position players,... Full StoryMore from the International League
Team and League News
- Wings Fall to Rush 16-12 - Philadelphia Wings (NLL)
- Rick registers seven saves; Union II remain unbeaten - Philadelphia Union II (MLS NEXT Pro)
- Charge Roll in Grand Rapids - Cleveland Charge (G League)
- Maine Celtics Fall Despite Peterson's Triple-Double - Maine Celtics (G League)
- OHL Playoffs Return to Brantford; Bulldogs vs 67s - Brantford Bulldogs (OHL)
- FC Cincinnati 2 Fall to New York Red Bulls II, 3-2 - FC Cincinnati 2 (MLS NEXT Pro)
- Houston's Ronan Murphy Talks Sabercats' Unbeaten Start - Houston SaberCats (MLR)
- 285 USHL Alumni Skate into 2024 NCAA Postseason Tournament - (USHL)
- Riley Loewen Riding a Career-High Heading into Weekend against Desert Dogs - Vancouver Warriors (NLL)
- Forge FC Unveil 2024 Macron Kits - Forge FC (CPL)
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- IronPigs roster for 2024 season is set - IL Allentown Morning Call
- WATCH: One Knox Soccer Talk with Bo Williams - USL1 WATE
- Rained-out Union-Seattle Sounders game rescheduled to April 30 - MLS Philly.com
- Gwinnett Stripers' pitching staff could be a boost for Braves - IL Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- RAILRIDERS: Downs making his own name - IL Scranton Times-Tribune
- Atlanta Braves Announce Gwinnett Stripers' Opening Day Roster - IL Gwinnett Daily Post
- Buffalo Pro Soccer aims to bring USL team to city - USL Buffalo News
- Inter Miami signs defender Marcelo Weigandt on loan from Boca Juniors - MLS Florida Sun-Sentinel
- Details emerge on new Athens hockey team. Four names are candidates for fan voting - FPHL Athens Banner-Herald
- Ice Dogs look to end skid against Wolverines with series in Anchorage - NAHL Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
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