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Headlines for February 2, 2021

Baseball

Appalachian League
Doughboys announced as name for Johnson City's new Appy Leaue team - Johnson City Press

Atlantic League
Atlantic League plans to play 2021 season - Lancaster Intelligencer Journal

Florida State League
Roger Dean Chevrolet keeps naming rights to Jupiter stadium in dealership sale - Palm Beach Post

Frontier League
Tri-City ValleyCats get first player as independent team - Albany Times-Union

International League
Nights at Polar Park will be working from home for St. John's and Holy Cross grad Brian Abraham - Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Midwest League
West Michigan Whitecaps unveil new name for ballpark - Grand Rapids Press
3 former Peoria Chiefs part of Cardinals trade to land Nolan Arenado - Peoria Journal Star

New York-Penn League
Gallery: The Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League action - Auburn Citizen
Yankees, MLB ask judge to throw out lawsuit filed by Staten Island Yankees, report says - Staten Island Advance
Auburn on verge of deal to land new baseball team this summer - Syracuse Post Standard

Northwoods League
Thunder Bay Chill opt out of 2021 season - Thunder Bay News Watch

South Atlantic League
Crawdads Corner: Employees look forward to the 2021 season - Hickory Daily Record

Texas League
Drillers, Greenwood Chamber partner on a Jackie Robinson mural project - Tulsa World

Basketball

NBA G League
NBA notebook: Aleksej Pokusevski among four OKC players heading to G League bubble - Daily Oklahoman
Thunder: Aleksej Pokusevski among four players heading to G League bubble - Daily Oklahoman
Mad Ants practicing for season in bubble - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Spalding ready to take on leadership role with Vipers - McAllen Monitor
Mississaugas Nik Stauskas was a cant-miss kid who missed, but hes hoping the 905 are part of his road back to the NBA - Mississauga News
Former Nets employees claim they were let go over race, politics - New York Daily News
LI Nets prepare for condensed G League season in Disney bubble - New York Newsday
Long Island Nets get ready for G League 'bubble' in Orlando - SB Nation
Five Reasons Raptors Fans Should Follow The G League This Year - Sports Illustrated
Raptors 905's Stauskas hopes to rekindle NBA career through G League - Sportsnet
Westchester Knicks Preview: The 2021 G League Bubble - The Knicks Wall

Women's National Basketball Association
Diana Taurasi: 'When they say my name, say Phoenix Mercury' - Arizona Republic
Atlanta Dream made Parker an offer she couldnt refuse - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Globe-trotter Candace Parker returns home to play for Sky - Chicago Daily Herald
'I'm so excited to be home': Chicago Sky welcomes Candace Parker as its prized pickup in free agency - Chicago Daily Herald
Sky make Candace Parker signing official - Chicago Daily Herald
Candace Parker signed with Chicago Sky to win a title - Chicago Tribune
Column: Candace Parker's hometown hero challenge in Chicago - Chicago Tribune
How is free agency changing the WNBA's power structure? - FanSided
Liberty sign 2020 Most Improved Player Betnijah Laney - Gwinnett Daily Post
WNBA free agency 2021: What's up with Indiana Fever this offseason - Indianapolis Star
Indiana forward Jantel Lavender on why she chose the Fever - Indianapolis Star
Aces extend key player Dearica Hamby through 2022 season - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Candace Parker introduced by Chicago Sky, says theres no place like home - Los Angeles Daily News
Candace Parker gets 'best of both worlds' by leaving for Sky - Los Angeles Times
The Sports Report: Five fans are ejected as Lakers roll past the Hawks - Los Angeles Times
Sparks move on from Candace Parker, add Erica Wheeler - Los Angeles Times
Parker officially signs with Sky, making them WNBA title favorite - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Reeve says Lynx 'improved our roster' in early free agency - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Alyssa Thomas re-signs with Sun - New London Day
WNBA: Alyssa Thomas signs, but injury forces Sun to pivot again - Norwich Bulletin
Emma Meesseman unlikely to return to the Mystics until after Belgium's international commitments - SB Nation
Monday Sports in Brief - Washington Times
Mystics sign Alysha Clark in team's first major offseason move - Washington Times

Football

Canadian Football League
Hufnagel 'pretty satisfied' with Stampeders roster - Calgary Sun
ALL SYSTEMS GO: Redblacks QB Matt Nichols can't wait to play in Ottawa, a city he loves - Ottawa Citizen
'NOT A KNEE-JERK REACTION': Redblacks say QB Matt Nichols gives them best chance to win - Ottawa Citizen
Argonauts sign quarterback Nick Arbuckle, agree to terms with receiver Eric Rogers - Toronto Star
Global pandemic creating no shortage of challenges for CFL teams entering free agency - Toronto Star
Stampeders sign Alberta-born long snapper - Winnipeg Free Press

XFL
McMahon Countersues Luck in XFL Battle Over Breach of Contract and Misuse of iPhone - Yahoo Sports

Hockey

American Hockey League
Roadrunners opener pushed to Sunday as opponent deals with positive COVID-19 test - Arizona Daily Star
Condors add second home game with Henderson Feb. 13 - Bakersfield Californian
NJ Devils COVID issues postpone season through at least Saturday - Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
Penguins preseason game postponed because of storm - Citizens Voice
Griffins newcomer looking to make big first impression after bout with COVID-19 - Grand Rapids Press
Colorado Eagles alter schedule after opponent switches divisions - Greeley Tribune
Tucson Roadrunners partners with YMCA of Southern Arizona for cardboard cutouts - KOLD
Golden Knights cleared to practice, host Kings on Friday - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Puck drops Feb. 5 for Monsters after 11 months with no hockey - Lorain Morning Journal
Rocket and Canadian AHL teams delay start of season - Montreal Gazette
Leafs prospect Rasmus Sandin keeps a stiff upper lip, but he sure would like to play a game again - Toronto Star
Utica Comets' goalie Jon Gillies: 'Chaos is the new normal' - Utica Observer-Dispatch
SNAPSHOTS: Dubois on fast-track for debut... Jets can thank luck and protocol for keeping COVID from spreading... Wheeler helps keep new teammate well-fed, looks forward to reuniting with old one - Winnipeg Sun

ECHL
Talent level excites coach - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Komets back on ice, loving it - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Komets back on ice, loving it - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

North American Hockey League
Pavicich backstops Bears to another win - Kenai Peninsula Clarion
VIDEO: Danbury vs Maryland 2/1/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Danbury vs Maryland 2/2/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Northeast vs Johnstown 1/30/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: St. Cloud vs Minot 1/30/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Wichita Falls vs Odessa 1/30/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Amarillo vs New Mexico 1/31/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Bismarck vs Fairbanks 1/31/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Kenai River vs Janesville 1/31/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Minnesota M vs Minnesota W 1/31/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Northeast vs Johnstown 1/31/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Kenai River vs Janesville 1/30/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Lone Star vs Shreveport 1/30/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Maine vs New Jersey 1/30/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Amarillo vs New Mexico 1/29/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Chippewa vs Austin 1/29/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Kenai River vs Janesville 1/29/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Lone Star vs Shreveport 1/29/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Maine vs New Jersey 1/29/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Northeast vs Johnstown 1/29/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: St. Cloud vs Minot 1/29/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Wichita Falls vs Odessa 1/29/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Amarillo vs New Mexico 1/30/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Austin vs Minnesota W 1/30/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Bismarck vs Fairbanks 1/30/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: NAHL Plays of the Week - January 25-31, 2021 - YouTube

Ontario Hockey League
Peterborough Petes centre Mason McTavish getting ice time while OHL season waits - Peterborough Examiner
OHL players score high marks in the classroom - St. Catherine's Standard

Premier Hockey Federation
Pride win elimination game that wasnt, after Connecticut becomes second team to quit NWHL tournament - Boston Globe
Whitecaps game called off amid COVID concerns - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Women's Hockey Fans and Players Deserve Better from the NWHL - Sports Illustrated
Minnesota Whitecaps postponed as opponent forfeits - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Boston tops Beauts 7-1; Buffalo still alive in playoffs - WGRZ

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
SPORTS CHAT: Cape Breton hockey players don't mind empty rinks if it means playing games - Cape Breton Post
Joshua Roy takes on a new challenge with Phoenix - Sherbrooke Record

United States Hockey League
That 70s Show - Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal

Western Hockey League
WHL hoping hub concept, weekly testing in B.C. Division will be enough to get 24-game season started - CFJC
WHL to propose hub city plan to B.C. government, with Kamloops among host options - Kamloops This Week
Saskatoon Blades' Colton Dach cracks Central Scouting's players-to-watch list - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Dr. Henry, WHL continue to work toward return to play plan - Victoria Times Colonist

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
KING OF THE HILL: Thunderbird takes long road to become elite NLL goalie - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Let's Look Further Ahead...Players to Watch for the 2022 NLL Draft - Inside Lacrosse

Premier Lacrosse League
PLL Player Movement: Brian Silcott on the Hows and Whys of 2021 Offseason - Inside Lacrosse
PLL Player Movement Begins Today, Cannons LC Expansion Draft March 11, More - Inside Lacrosse
PLL Releases Information on Expansion, Entry and College Draft Formats - US Lacrosse Magazine

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Canadian defenders Kwame Awuah, Dominic Samuel return to Forge FC for 2021 season - Hamilton Spectator
Canadian defenders Kwame Awuah, Dominic Samuel return to Forge FC for 2021 season - Toronto Star

Major Arena Soccer League
Ontario Fury professional soccer team will start its season on the road on Feb. 5 - Fontana Herald News

Major League Soccer
Kratz joins Atlanta United with goals of learning and teaching - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United waives Adam Jahn - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
D.C. United and former Maryland star Donovan Pines got a taste of U.S. soccer. Now he wants more. - Baltimore Sun
Column: Candace Parker's hometown hero challenge in Chicago - Chicago Tribune
Could Jrgen Locadia be on the move from FC Cincinnati? - Cincinnati Enquirer
Fort Worths Bryan Reynolds is leaving FC Dallas for Italy - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
LAFC F Brian Rodriguez gets transfer to Spain's La Liga 2 - Gwinnett Daily Post
Paul Arriola joins Jordan Morris on loan at Swansea City - Gwinnett Daily Post
LAFC sends Brian Rodriguez to Spanish club Almeria on loan - Los Angeles Daily News
Soccer newsletter: MLS labor negotiations could get messier - Los Angeles Times
LAFC loans Uruguayan forward Brian Rodrguez to Spanish team - Los Angeles Times
Loons sign Jacori Hayes, three others to new contracts - Minneapolis Star Tribune
LAFC sends Brian Rodriguez to Spanish club Almeria on loan - Orange County Register
Rice-Eccles Stadium construction project remains on time for July finish; Dumke expansion fundraising still ongoing - Salt Lake Tribune
Loons bring back Brent Kallman, Jacori Hayes; working on Ozzie Alonsos return - St. Paul Pioneer Press
D.C. United's Paul Arriola joins Swansea City on loan - Washington Times

National Women's Soccer League
Alex Morgan back with US for SheBelieves Cup - Sacramento Bee
Portland Thorns FC release 2021 preseason roster - SB Nation

United Soccer League Championship
United happy to add veteran Azira - Albuquerque Journal
NJ goalkeeper Rafael Diaz earns shutout in Dominican Republic soccer debut - Bergen Record
NBA notebook: Aleksej Pokusevski among four OKC players heading to G League bubble - Daily Oklahoman
NM United signs player with MLS experience - KOBTV
New Mexico United adds Micheal Azira to 2021 roster - KRQE
Sports Desk: NMAA approves adjusted high school sports calendar - KRQE
Soccer newsletter: MLS labor negotiations could get messier - Los Angeles Times
Hackworth takes inventory as Louisville City FC prepares for season - Louisville Courier-Journal
VIDEO: #ShareBlackStories - Sebastian Dancler - YouTube

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