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Headlines for February 1, 2021

Baseball

Appalachian League
WATCH NOW: APPY LEAGUE: Bristol State Liners return for new version of Appalachian League - Bristol Herald Courier
APPY LEAGUE: Bristol State Liners return for new version of Appalachian League - Bristol Herald Courier
Burlington Sock Puppets announced as new team name - Major League Baseball
A look back at Urban Meyer's summer playing for Pulaski Braves - Roanoke Times & World News
Stirring Up Debate: Introducing the Burlington Sock Puppets - SportsLogos.net News

Eastern League
Dom Amore: After Tommy John surgery, Berlins Matt Carasiti has a new fastball, an old forkball and a chance to pitch for the Red Sox - Hartford Courant

International League
Mets get RHP Jordan Yamamoto from Marlins for minor leaguer - Auburn Citizen

New York-Penn League
Yankees, MLB ask judge to throw out lawsuit filed by Staten Island Yankees, report says - Newark Star-Ledger

Pacific Coast League
Ex-Aces catcher Lalli is new manager of Arizona's AAA Reno - Danville Register & Bee
Reno Aces name Blake Lalli as new team manager - Reno Gazette-Journal

Southern League
Knoxville will be home to a United Soccer League team starting in 2022 - Knoxville News-Sentinel

Texas League
Bill Haisten: A relief Drillers given every assurance that Tulsa will have 2021 baseball - Tulsa World

Basketball

Canadian Elite Basketball League
Honey Badgers back playing in Hamilton this spring: CEBL commissioner - Hamilton Spectator
Basketball: Ottawa BlackJacks add Gee-Gees coach James Derouin as directory of strategy, analytics - Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa BlackJacks add Gee-Gees basketball coach James Derouin to staff - Ottawa Citizen

National Basketball League of Canada
Pro basketball league setting up in Maritimes - Charlottetown Guardian

NBA G League
Knicks assign Dennis Smith Jr. to G League after former lottery pick's reported request - CBS Sports
Knicks' Ignas Brazdeikis: Sent to G League - CBS Sports
'Cancel the flight': Warriors lobbied to keep Jordan Poole with team - Rookie Wire
Warriors host anti-racism webinar for Santa Cruz City Schools - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Sacramento Kings sending Jahmi'us Ramsey, Robert Woodard II to G League bubble - SB Nation
Grizzlies getting closer look at Killian Tillie outside the G-League Bubble - SB Nation
The grand G League experiment starts to unfold in another Orlando bubble - Toronto Star

Women's National Basketball Association
Photos: WNBA star Diana Taurasi's career with Phoenix Mercury - Arizona Republic
Diana Taurasi re-signing multi-year contract with Phoenix Mercury - Arizona Republic
Dream sign free-agent forward Cheyenne Parker - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Report: Sue Bird, Seattle Storm Agree to New Contract After Winning WNBA Title - Bleacher Report
After 13 years in Los Angeles, WNBA star Candace Parker joins Sky and comes home to where career started - Chicago Daily Herald
Candace Parker signs with Chicago Sky as WNBA free agency opens - Chicago Tribune
Free agent Sue Bird will be back with Seattle Storm -- just not right away - ESPN
Five women's college basketball players who have upped their WNBA draft stock - ESPN
Fresno's Aari McDonald a top prospect for this year's WNBA draft - KFSN-TV
Aces eyeing WNBA title as Cambage, Plum return - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Derek Fisher and Sparks looking at Plan B for free agency - Los Angeles Times
Most WNBA rosters have a new look in 2021 - SB Nation
Sue Bird reportedly re-signing with Seattle Storm; Alysha Clark leaves for Mystics in free agency - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Report: Three-Time WNBA Champion Diana Taurasi Signing Multi-Year Deal With Mercury - Sports Illustrated
Taurasi re-signs in Phoenix while Clark heads to Washington - Tacoma News Tribune
Mystics sign Alysha Clark after Aerial Powers hesitates - Washington Post
Taurasi re-signs in Phoenix while Clark heads to Washington - Washington Times

Football

Canadian Football League
Stampeders made tough decisions in trading away rights to players - Calgary Sun
Redblacks sign QB Matt Nichols after cutting Nick Arbuckle - CBC
Terry Jones: Little fanfare introducing new EE Football Team head coach - Edmonton Journal
Gerry Moddejonge: Elizondo expected to be named Edmonton Football Team's next head coach - Edmonton Journal
Edmonton CFL player originally from Mexico City sets up roots with new chocolate shop - Global News
WELCOME MAT!: Ottawa Redblacks release Arbuckle, sign Nichols - Ottawa Citizen
Toronto Argonauts sign quarterback Nick Arbuckle, agree to terms with receiver Eric Rogers - Toronto Globe and Mail
Redblacks sign QB Matt Nichols after cutting Nick Arbuckle - Toronto Globe and Mail
Argonauts sign quarterback Nick Arbuckle after his release from Redblacks - Toronto Star
Pivotal moves: Redblacks sign QB Matt Nichols after cutting Nick Arbuckle - Toronto Star
B.C. Lions sign receiving star Bryan Burnham to a contract extension - Vancouver Province
Redblacks sign Nichols, release Arbuckle - Winnipeg Free Press
Argos in market for QB after release of Nichols; may be eyeing Arbuckle-Dinwoodie reunion - Winnipeg Sun
Ex-Bomber Nichols, Coach LaPo reunited on wild CFL Sunday - Winnipeg Sun

Hockey

American Hockey League
Jordan Nolan brings Stanley Cup experience to Penguins - Citizens Voice
WBS Penguins cruise by Binghamton in preseason opener | Penguins | citizensvoice.com - Citizens Voice
ANALYSIS: Logan Stanley finding his way with Winnipeg Jets - CJOB
Detroits 2015 top pick Evgeny Svechnikov is in great spot mentally, physically - Grand Rapids Press
Lower-body injury lands McNabb on long-term injured reserve - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Golden Knights could return to practice soon after COVID issues - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Golden Knights expected back in action Friday after COVID delays - Las Vegas Sun
Former Rockford IceHog Kevin Lankinen shines in net for Blackhawks - Rockford Register Star
NHL: San Jose Sharks to host Vegas Golden Knights on Feb. 13 - San Jose Mercury News
Future foes are teammates as Syracuse Crunch is one team with two parents this season - Syracuse Post Standard
Penguins top Devils to take preseason opener - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader

ECHL
ECHL hockey 2021: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Swamp Rabbits, Jan. 31 - Florida Times-Union
10 storylines for K's - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
K's could be short on Day 1 - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Rush drop 5-2 result to Wichita - Rapid City Journal
Not a hockey fan? Here's why seeing Savannah's new team in person could change your mind - Savannah Morning News
Savannah is getting a hockey team in the new arena. But now it needs a name. - Savannah Morning News
Wheeling Nailers Defeat Indy Fuel, 4-3 in Overtime - Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register

Federal Prospects Hockey League
New arena ice ready for use next week - Danville Commercial-News
Local pro hockey: Wolves sweep three-game preseason weekend series against Enforcers - Watertown Daily Times

North American Hockey League
Bobcats win fifth straight - Bismarck Tribune
Kenai River wins two of three over Janesville Jets - Janesville Gazette
PHOTO GALLERY | Neills birthday goal helps Tomahawks sweep Generals, continue home-ice dominance - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Ice Wolves face double losses in series with Amarillo Bulls - KOBTV
Junior hockey: Wilderness defeat Magicians on late goal - Pine Journal
VIDEO: NAHL Stars of the Week - January 25-31, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: NAHL Weekend Recap - 2/1/21 - YouTube

Ontario Hockey League
Eric Landry made a huge impact during Peterborough Petes OHL championship season in 1995-96 - Peterborough Examiner

Premier Hockey Federation
Pride offense hits its stride, forces win-or-go-home game with Buffalo - Boston Globe
The Connecticut Whale have withdrawn from Lake Placid - SB Nation
2021 NWHL season in Lake Placid: day six - SB Nation
NWHL hails Discover sponsorship as largest in league's history - SportsPro Media
Toronto Six score six goals against Connecticut, clinch top seed in Isobel Cup group - Toronto Star

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Ellis, Cormier, Spence named to QMJHL team of the week - Charlottetown Guardian
Cormier, Casey, Desruisseaux, Ellis lead Charlottetown Islanders over Halifax Mooseheads - Charlottetown Guardian
Former Mooseheads star Jason King enjoying second chapter with Canucks as assistant coach - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Mooseheads split weekend games in return after COVID-19 hiatus - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Mooseheads defenceman Jason Horvath: 'We're just all excited to be back' - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
QMJHL Roundup: Cormier, Casey each score twice in Islanders win over Mooseheads - Halifax Star
QMJHL Roundup: Lukas Cormier, Thomas Casey each score twice in Islanders' win over Mooseheads - TSN
QMJHL Roundup: Lukas Cormier, Thomas Casey each score twice in Islanders' win over Mooseheads - TSN
QMJHL Roundup: Lukas Cormier, Thomas Casey each score twice in Islanders' win over Mooseheads - TSN
QMJHL Roundup: Lukas Cormier, Thomas Casey each score twice in Islanders' win over Mooseheads - TSN
QMJHL Roundup: Lukas Cormier, Thomas Casey each score twice in Islanders' win over Mooseheads - TSN
QMJHL Roundup: Lukas Cormier, Thomas Casey each score twice in Islanders' win over Mooseheads - TSN
QMJHL Roundup: Lukas Cormier, Thomas Casey each score twice in Islanders' win over Mooseheads - TSN

United States Hockey League
USHL hockey: Force earns split at Lincoln - Fargo Forum
Storm routs Omaha to sweep three-game weekend series - Kearney Daily Hub
Musketeers edge Sioux Falls in overtime - KTIV
Overturned goal squashes Stars' late momentum in home loss to Fargo - Lincoln Journal Star
USHL: Fighting Saints back in playoff hunt after recent run - Telegraph Herald
USHL: Fighting Saints competing like a playoff team - Telegraph Herald
Troubles continue - Youngstown Vindicator

Western Hockey League
Skinner wins NHL debut with Oilers - Southwest Booster
Former Broncos Netminder Makes First NHL Start - Swift Current Online

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
VIDEO: The Warm Up: Episode 8 with Rick Sowell - YouTube

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Former Cavalry FC star Dominick Zator signs with rival York United - Calgary Sun

Major Arena Soccer League
Digest: Liddell carries Ohio State to victory in college basketball - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Major League Soccer
Supporters tell MLS to let the players play - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Uniteds Robinson scores for U.S. in his first start - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner backstops US mens team in shutout of Trinidad & Tobago - Boston Globe
U.S. rising star Reynolds joins Roma from MLS side FC Dallas - ESPN
RSL's Aaron Herrera, Noah Powder make senior debuts in United States' 7-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago - KSL
#OSNow PODCAST: COVID-19 in the Florida prison system, 2 Orlando City Lions debut on USMNT, and somethings fishy on Ask Amy Drew (Ep. 583) - Orlando Sentinel
Orlando City loans striker Daryl Dike to Barnsley with option to buy - Orlando Sentinel
USMNT routs Trinidad and Tobago, 2 Lions make debuts - Orlando Sentinel
MLS supporters groups urge end to labour dispute, saying let the players play - Toronto Star
D.C. United finalizing loan of Paul Arriola to Swansea City - Washington Post
VIDEO: Are We Entering a Golden Age of American Soccer? - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
KC NWSL soccer draft pick Kiki Pickett writes from Stanford - Kansas City Star
Racing Louisville FC preseason roster, Emily Fox training Team USA - Louisville Courier-Journal
Alex Morgan called up for SheBelieves Cup; Harris, Krieger left off roster - Orlando Sentinel
New NWSL franchise Racing Louisville aiming to be the next 'big names in town' - The Offside Rule
Alex Morgan, Christen Press return to USWNT for SheBelieves Cup - Washington Post

United Soccer League Championship
RSL's Aaron Herrera, Noah Powder make senior debuts in United States' 7-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago - KSL
LouCity FC begins first day of training - Louisville Courier-Journal

United Soccer League One
Midfielder Eric Leonard re-signs for third season with Forward Madison FC - Wisconsin State Journal

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