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Headlines for October 29, 2020

Baseball

American Association
SPORTS BRIEFS: Explorers sign first two players to 2021 roster - Sioux City Journal

International League
'Lollygagger Links' at the DBAP invites a different kind of pitch - WRAL

Midwest League
Snappers fan offers compromise - Beloit Daily News
Pumped up for former Loons: Local fans, management rejoice after Dodgers' World Series title - Midland Daily News

Northwest League
Top 20 Volcanoes players of all time: #12 Nate Schierholtz - Keizer Times

Pacific Coast League
How Walker Buehler, Cody Bellinger and other former OKC Dodgers fared in the 2020 World Series - Daily Oklahoman
Utah Jazz: Why Gail Miller felt now was right time to sell franchise - Deseret News

South Atlantic League
Sports Freaks to host 20th anniversary show on Monday - Hendersonville Times-News

Basketball

NBA G League
VIDEO: Only the Beginning for Isaiah Todd (Via Phenom Hoops) - YouTube
VIDEO: 2020 NBA G League MVP Frank Mason Scores 19 Points for Bucks August 11, 2020 - YouTube
VIDEO: Jalen Green Is Ready for the Grind - YouTube
VIDEO: 2019 NBA G League MVP Chris Boucher Scores 25 Points for Raptors August 10, 2020 - YouTube
VIDEO: Duncan Robinson's Best NBA G League Plays - YouTube
VIDEO: Welcoming 2020 Elite Prospects to the NBA G League - YouTube
VIDEO: Alex Caruso's Best NBA G League Plays - YouTube
VIDEO: Tremont Waters' Best Moments of the 2019-2020 Season - YouTube

Women's National Basketball Association
Whalen's work to 'close borders' in state recruiting starts paying off - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Football

Canadian Football League
Where did the inspirational Mighty Heart story start? In Hamilton - Hamilton Spectator
Roughriders reveal season-ticket plans for 2021 CFL season - Regina Leader-Post
Saskatchewan Roughriders reveal season-ticket plans for 2021 CFL season - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
CFL to celebrate Grey Cup week with virtual event - Winnipeg Free Press

Indoor Football League
Lancers' Tippet, Spartans' VanWetzinga embrace opportunity to play for dad - Quad City Times

Hockey

American Hockey League
Lehigh Valley Phantoms' season pushed back until February - Allentown Morning Call
American Hockey League pushes start of season back to Feb. 5 - Carlisle Sentinel
AHL pushes start of season to Feb. 5 - Chicago Sun Times
American Hockey League targets February start date for new season - CJOB
Cleveland Monsters, American Hockey League push back season opening date - Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sound Tigers re-sign Helgeson, Kubiak, Brown; add Pastujov - Connecticut Post
AHL pushes target date for new season to Feb. 5 - Connecticut Post
AHL targets Feb. 5 for start of coronavirus-delayed 2020-21 season - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Silver Knights future home taking shape in Henderson - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Construction Event for Henderson Event Center - Las Vegas Sun
Silver Knights excitement builds as Henderson Event Center takes shape - Las Vegas Sun
AHL pushes start of season back to Feb. 5 - Rome Sentinel
Springfield Thunderbirds pledge: We will get through this, and we are here to stay - Springfield Republican
Syracuse Crunch owner Howard Dolgon on potential season: Nothings going to be what were used to' - Syracuse Post Standard
AHL plans Feb. 5 start date - Winnipeg Free Press

ECHL
AHL pushes start of season to Feb. 5 - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Federal Prospects Hockey League
Dashers set to start season in December - Danville Commercial-News

North American Hockey League
Johnstown Tomahawks weekend home games off because of possible COVID-19 exposure - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
VIDEO: Today in the NA - 10/29/20 - YouTube

Ontario Hockey League
Ontario Hockey League to open training camp Jan. 23, season on Feb. 4 - Erie Times-News
Flint Firebirds, Saginaw Spirit season pushed back to February - Flint Journal
OHL hopes to start 40-game season on Feb. 4 - Guelph Today
OHL sets sights on February start - Hamilton Spectator
Frontenacs season pushed back to February - Kingston Whig Standard
PYETTE: Delayed start proves OHL yearns to get its old game back - London Free Press
Start of OHL regular season pushed back two months to Feb. 4 - Niagara Falls Review
Niagara IceDogs Enright listed as a middle-of-the-pack prospect in preliminary NHL Central Scouting rankings - Niagara Falls Review
OHL pushes back season start to February, cuts number of games to 40 - North Bay Nugget
Announcement on OHL return expected on Thursday - Northern Life
Rossi off to play in Switzerland as Ottawa 67's restart delayed again - Ottawa Citizen
OHL pushes back season start to Feb. 4 amid rising COVID-19 numbers - Owen Sound Sun Times
OHL delay disappointing for Peterborough Petes - Peterborough Examiner
Former Peterborough Petes player finds ice time in Quebec - Peterborough Examiner
Peterborough Petes sending Roger out with treats for Halloween - Peterborough Examiner
Peterborough Petes start delayed as OHL season pushed to February - Peterborough Examiner
Four Saginaw Spirit players invited to Hockey Canada national tryouts - Saginaw News
OHL pushes back season start to February, cuts number of games to 40 - Sarnia Observer
Galchenyuk signs one-year deal with Senators - Sarnia Observer
OHLs expected decision to push back start date proves it wants its old game back - Sarnia Observer
Raftis: More urgency in shorter season - Sault Star
Hounds ORourke selected - Sault Star
Lukenda hopes for Cup clarity soon - Sault Star
Hartsburgs memories say so much RUICCI COLUMN - Sault Star
Indispensable Bumbacco is remembered - Sault Star
Lamberts perseverance has paved the road to great things - Soo Today
OHL officially moves back target start date - Soo Today
Montague: Angelo Bumbacco's death hits us all hard - Soo Today
Niagara IceDogs Enright listed as a middle-of-the-pack prospect in preliminary NHL Central Scouting rankings - St. Catherine's Standard
Start of OHL regular season pushed back two months to Feb. 4 - St. Catherine's Standard
Byfield named to WJC selection camp roster - Sudbury Star
OHL delays season start, Wolves to see first action in early February - Sudbury Star
Angelo Bumbacco, founder of OHL Soo Greyhounds, dead at 88 - TSN
Angelo Bumbacco, founder of OHL Soo Greyhounds, dead at 88 - TSN
Canada calls on Kitcheners Cole Schwindt - Waterloo Record
Kitchener Rangers and other teams feeling the pinch as OHL pushes start of season to Feb. 4 - Waterloo Record

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Eagles Trade Matthew Lint To Acadie-Bathurst - Cape Breton Post
QMJHLs Atlantic teams play on amid COVID-19 pandemic: It gets a little surreal - Hamilton Spectator

Western Hockey League
Two Manitobans, four other players with local connection get Hockey Canada invites - CJOB
Top Scorer Korczak Excited To Be A-Level Prospect - Discover Moose Jaw
Hunt Named to World Junior Selection Camp Roster - Discover Moose Jaw
Zary, Garand of Blazers get nod to participate in Team Canada selection camp for world juniors - Kamloops This Week
Rockets' Korczak invited to World Junior camp - Kelowna Daily Courier
Sillinger staying humble - Medicine Hat News
Guhle and Schneider invited to extended World Junior camp - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Pearce loaned to Estevan Bruins - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Newcomer Tom Cadieux eager to show his stuff with Regina Pats - Regina Leader-Post
Wolverines, Kings sign WHL talent - Winnipeg Free Press
Locals, Jets prospect to get crack at World Juniors - Winnipeg Sun

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
National Lacrosse League targets April in return-to-play scenario - Calgary Sun
"Some good news": Rush's Corbeil glad to see the NLL has a start-date in the books - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Steve Ewen: Warriors eye April start, but NLL has logistics to work on before it's official - Vancouver Province
National Lacrosse League hoping to start 35th season in April - WGRZ

Soccer

Major League Soccer
Still a ray of sunshine left in Atlanta Uniteds cloudy MLS season - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Southern Fried Soccer: Orlando 4, Atlanta United 1 - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Orlando 4, Atlanta United 1: What was said - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
October 28, 2020: Orlando 4, Atlanta United 1 - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Red Bulls snap Revolutions unbeaten road streak - Boston Globe
Revolution failed to secure a playoff berth with a 1-0 loss to Red Bulls. - Boston Herald
Medina, New York City FC hand Toronto FC 2nd straight loss - Chicago Daily Herald
Union beats Fire 2-1, breaks tie with Toronto for MLS lead - Chicago Daily Herald
Chicago Fire lose after Philadelphia Union player tests positive for COVID-19 - Chicago Daily Southtown
Chicago Fire drops third straight, loses to Philadelphia Union, 2-1 - Chicago Sun Times
GALLERY: Sporting Kansas City at FC Cincinnati - Cincinnati Enquirer
Sporting Kansas City blanks FC Cincinnati, 1-0, in Nippert Stadium's MLS finale - Cincinnati Enquirer
Crew SC going in the wrong direction in final stretch of 2020 season - Columbus Dispatch
Columbus Crew changes lineup, struggles offensively at DC United - Columbus Dispatch
D.C. United 1, Columbus 0 | Caleb Porter press conference - Columbus Dispatch
D.C United 1, Columbus 0 | Crew loses 4th recent game on Gressel goal - Columbus Dispatch
Despite injuries and illness, Burke enables Union to stay ahead of the Fire - Delaware County Times
McCaffery: For Union, long vigil for meaningful prize nearing an end - Delaware County Times
Despite COVID-19 positive, Union still scheduled to play Chicago Wednesday night - Delaware County Times
Three Points: Rapids fall on late own goal, playoff picture tightens - Denver Post
Robin Lod, own goal help Minnesota United beat Rapids 2-1 - Denver Post
Real Salt Lake falls to San Jose 2-0 with playoff hopes slipping away - Deseret News
Utah Jazz: Why Gail Miller felt now was right time to sell franchise - Deseret News
Inter Miami fall to FC Dallas after allowing late goals - Florida Sun-Sentinel
FC Cincinnati signs F Vazquez to extension - Gwinnett Daily Post
LAFC clinch playoff berth with win over Dynamo - Gwinnett Daily Post
Union, Minnesota, LAFC reveal positive COVID-19 tests - Gwinnett Daily Post
D.C. United blank Crew, buoy playoff hopes - Gwinnett Daily Post
Late own goal lifts Loons past Rapids - Gwinnett Daily Post
Chris Mueller scores again as Orlando City dumps Atlanta United - Gwinnett Daily Post
Union, Minnesota United reveal positive COVID-19 tests - Gwinnett Daily Post
Sporting KC clinches MLS playoffs with win at Cincinnati - Kansas City Star
Wondo's brace pushes Real Salt Lake further back with 2-0 loss in San Jose - KSL
LAFC defeats Houston to clinch MLS playoff berth - Los Angeles Daily News
Cristian Pavon scores twice, but Galaxys slide continues in Portland - Los Angeles Daily News
The Sports Report: MLB says Justin Turner ignored the rules - Los Angeles Times
The Sports Report: MLB says Justin Turner ignored the rules - Los Angeles Times
LAFC clinches MLS playoff berth with win over Houston Dynamo - Los Angeles Times
LAFC clinches MLS playoff berth with win over Houston Dynamo - Los Angeles Times
MLS game result: FC Dallas 2, Inter Miami 1 - Miami Herald
What if Favre had signed with Vikings -- but couldn't play the Packers? - Minneapolis Star Tribune
'We got away with one': Late own goal by Colorado gives Loons a win - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Late own-goal by Colorado gives Loons a 2-1 victory - Minneapolis Star Tribune
One Minnesota United player tests positive for COVID-19; all others negative - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Nashville SC clinches MLS cup playoff berth in its first season - Nashville Tennessean
Jesus Medina, NYCFC hand Toronto FC secondstraight loss - New York Newsday
Red Bulls defeat Revolution, clinch spot in MLS Cup playoffs - New York Newsday
Jesus Medina scores for second straight game to propel NYCFC - New York Post
Red Bulls blank Revolution and clinch a playoff spot - New York Post
M.L.S. Faces Complicated Playoff Math - New York Times
New York Red Bulls vs. New England Revolution FREE LIVE STREAM (10/28/20): Watch MLS regular season online | Time, TV, channel - Newark Star-Ledger
New York Red Bulls vs. New England Revolution FREE LIVE STREAM (10/28/20): Watch MLS regular season online | Time, TV, channel - Newark Star-Ledger
Daryl Dike sparks Orlando City rout of Atlanta United - Orlando Sentinel
Orlando City coach, players in mix for top MLS awards - Orlando Sentinel
Philadelphia Union win over Chicago Fire after Jos Andrs Martnez tests positive for COVID-19 - Philly.com
Portland Timbers clinch spot in MLS Cup playoffs, rout troubled LA Galaxy - Portland Oregonian
Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy score updates, odds, time, TV channel, how to watch free live stream online (10/28/2020) - Portland Oregonian
Timbers rip Galaxy - Portland Tribune
Three Points: RSL might already see the writing on the wall, questionable yellow cards, and Herrera will be missed - Salt Lake Tribune
RSL loses 2-0 to San Jose but still one spot from a playoff berth - Salt Lake Tribune
SJ Earthquakes-Real Salt Lake: Wondo solidifies MLS playoff spot - San Jose Mercury News
Loons eke out 2-1 win over Colorado, benefiting from an own goal - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Banged-up Toronto FC suffers second straight loss, beaten 1-0 by New York City FC - Toronto Globe and Mail
Union beats Fire 2-1, breaks tie with Toronto for MLS lead - Toronto Star
Medina, New York City FC hand Toronto FC 2nd straight loss - Toronto Star
Banged-up Toronto FC suffers second straight loss, beaten 1-0 by New York City FC - Toronto Star
Timbers clinch playoff berth with 5-2 win over Galaxy - Vancouver Columbian
J.J. Adams: Whitecaps focus on tipping Timbers, reeling in Rapids and playoff berth - Vancouver Province
Whitecaps focus on Portland, playoffs, not lingering on Sounders loss - Vancouver Province
Jill Ellis, D.C. United have informal interview about head coaching job - Washington Post
D.C. United beats Columbus Crew for third straight win - Washington Post
Jill Ellis speaks with D.C. United about coaching vacancy - Washington Times
DC United boosts playoff hopes, beats Columbus Crew 1-0 - Washington Times
FC Cincinnati bids farewell to empty Nippert Stadium - WCPO
VIDEO: Where to the Galaxy Go from Here? Union Set to Make History| MLS Weekend Preview Pres. by AT&T 5G - YouTube
VIDEO: Player Pleads Innocence After ELBOWING Opponent in the Face - YouTube
VIDEO: Why Do Soccer Players Tuck in Their Shirts? - YouTube
VIDEO: ALL GOALS from MLS Week 21 An Astonishing Free Kick, a Volley out of this World, and Many More - YouTube
VIDEO: LAFC vs. Houston Dynamo: October 28, 2020: MLS Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: San Jose Earthquakes vs. Real Salt Lake: MLS Highlights: October 28, 2020 - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
Portland Thorns sign defender Natalia Kuikka to 2-year deal - Portland Oregonian

United Soccer League Championship
Phoenix Rising FC looks to finish topsy-turvy season with championship - Arizona Republic
Despite COVID-19 positive, Union still scheduled to play Chicago Wednesday night - Delaware County Times
Sports Desk: UNMs Jordan Kress cleared to play football - KRQE
2 New Mexico United players earn USL Championship All-League Team honors - KRQE
Sports Desk: UNMs Jordan Kress cleared to play football - KRQE
Louisville City FC player Luke Spencer retires - Louisville Courier-Journal
Louisville City FC forward Luke Spencer announces retirement - Louisville Courier-Journal
Sac Republics Werner, Hillard-Arce, announce retirement - Sacramento Bee
VIDEO: 2020 Defender of the Year Finalists - YouTube
VIDEO: 2020 Most Valuable Player Finalists - YouTube
VIDEO: 2020 Goalkeeper of the Year Finalists - YouTube
VIDEO: 2020 Young Player of the Year Finalists - YouTube

United Soccer League One
Greenville Triumph declared USL League One champions - Greenville News
Union Omaha's USL League One title match canceled due to COVID - Omaha World-Herald

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