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Headlines for March 2, 2021



Baseball

American Association
Railroaders sign pair of infielders as roster construction continues for 2021 - Cleburne Times Review
TERRY HERSOM COLUMN: Michael Lang part of Explorers 2021 cast - Sioux City Journal

Atlantic League
Ladendorf returns to Rockers - High Point Enterpise
Outfielder, catcher are latest announced signings by York Revolution - York Dispatch
Easing of restrictions will allow more fans into Pa. sporting events - York Dispatch

Eastern League
Orioles pitching prospect Mike Baumann brings explosive stuff to big league camp: I want to prove that I belong - Annapolis Capital Gazette

Frontier League
ValleyCats roster taking shape under Pete Incaviglia - Albany Times-Union

International League
DeWine signs order, Crew, Blue Jackets allowed to have more fans - Columbus Dispatch
Polar Park could be at full capacity by August - Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Midwest League
Dayton Dragons to host high school baseball showcase in 2021 - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps hiring for 2021 season - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Texas League
Drillers hosting High School Baseball Rivalry Week - Tulsa World

Basketball

Canadian Elite Basketball League
Edmonton Stingers still hoping to take a shot at hosting CEBL championship weekend - Edmonton Journal
BlackJacks are in the cards for Brock basketball coach - Niagara Falls Review

National Basketball League of Canada
Owners vote to cancel National Basketball League of Canada season - Waterloo Record

NBA G League
Raptors 905 tops Charge in overtime shootout - Canton Repository
Santa Cruz cruises to easy NBA G League victory over Erie BayHawks - Erie Times-News
Kings rookie Robert Woodard II injured in G League bubble - Fresno Bee
Vipers' Porter Jr. garners NBA G League Player of the Week honors - McAllen Monitor
76ers believe NBA G League stint can be beneficial for Isaiah Joe - Rookie Wire
'The perfect opportunity': NBA draft prospects learn from veterans on G League Ignite - USA Today
Nico Mannion, Jeremy Lin combine for 52 points in Santa Cruz's 109-104 win over Austin Spurs - Warriors Wire
VIDEO: Top Plays of the Day - 03/02/2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Jared Harper (27 PTS) Gets Fourth Double-Double of Season in Loss to Memphis Hustle - YouTube
VIDEO: Freddie Gillespie (12 Points) Highlights vs. Westchester Knicks - YouTube
VIDEO: Myles Powell with 20 Points vs. Memphis Hustle - YouTube
VIDEO: Ahmad Caver with 21 Points vs. Westchester Knicks - YouTube
VIDEO: Westchester Knicks vs. Memphis Hustle - Condensed Game - YouTube
VIDEO: Yogi Ferrell Scores 29 PTS to Lead Salt Lake City over Fort Wayne - YouTube
VIDEO: Sean McDermott with 20 Points vs. Westchester Knicks - YouTube
VIDEO: Josh Green with 22 Points vs. Fort Wayne Mad Ants - YouTube
VIDEO: Oshae Brissett with 23 Points vs. Salt Lake City Stars - YouTube
VIDEO: Salt Lake City Stars vs. Fort Wayne Mad Ants - Condensed Game - YouTube
VIDEO: Romaro Gill (9 Points) Highlights vs. Fort Wayne Mad Ants - YouTube
VIDEO: Rio Grande Valley Vipers vs. Iowa Wolves - Condensed Game - YouTube
VIDEO: Kevin Porter Jr. with 20 Points vs. Iowa Wolves - YouTube
VIDEO: Armoni Brooks (23 PTS) Goes 7-13 from Deep in Win over Iowa Wolves - YouTube
VIDEO: Austin Spurs vs. Long Island Nets - Condensed Game - YouTube
VIDEO: Kenny Williams (20 PTS) Hits Six Three-Pointers in Austin Spurs Win - YouTube
VIDEO: Jacob Evans Scores Season-High 24 PTS to Help Lead Santa Cruz to Playoff Berth - YouTube
VIDEO: Erie BayHawks vs. Santa Cruz Warriors - Condensed Game - YouTube
VIDEO: Axel Toupane with 22 Points vs. Erie BayHawks - YouTube
VIDEO: Jalen Adams with 20 Points vs. Santa Cruz Warriors - YouTube
VIDEO: Player of the Week: Kevin Porter Jr - YouTube

Women's National Basketball Association
4-time WNBA champion Sue Bird returns for 20th season with Seattle Storm - CBC
Brooklyn Cartwright hired as Atlanta Dream's director of basketball operations - Gwinnett Daily Post
Odyssey Sims joins Dream on one-year deal - Gwinnett Daily Post
Sparks re-sign Nneka Ogwumike on a multi-year deal - Los Angeles Daily News
Chiney Ogwumikes analysis: Sparks have talent to succeed - Los Angeles Daily News
Alexander: For Sparks Chiney Ogwumike, free time is a luxury - Los Angeles Daily News
Chiney Ogwumike is ready to rebuild along with the Sparks - Los Angeles Times
Souhan: It's more than talk; former Lynx guard Montgomery is effecting change - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Seattle Storm will defend 4th WNBA title with a new logo and look - My Northwest
Sue Bird officially re-signs with Seattle Storm for 20th season - My Northwest
Alexander: For Sparks Chiney Ogwumike, free time is a luxury - Orange County Register
Seattle Storm unveil redesigned logo, brand identity - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Storm unveil new logo through mural honoring 2020 championship, social justice efforts - Yahoo Sports

Football

Canadian Football League
Riders sign Anthony Lanier II - Regina Leader-Post
Vanstone: CFL should boost revenues by adding some ads - Regina Leader-Post
REAL ready for return of CFL, Saskatchewan Roughriders to Mosaic Stadium - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Is it time for fans in the stands? - Winnipeg Free Press

Hockey

American Hockey League
Penguins preparing to welcome fans back at Mohegan Sun Arena - Citizens Voice
Tomas Noseks return shakes up Knights lineup - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Nick Robertson leads offence, Marlies hand Moose third straight loss - Lethbridge Herald
Toronto Marlies double up Manitoba Moose 4-2 in home opener - Montreal Gazette
Canadiens Notebook: Dominique Ducharme keeps working on his new system - Montreal Gazette
Arseneau powers Comets over host Crunch - Rome Sentinel
Syracuse Crunch edges Rochester Amerks, 4-3 - Syracuse Post Standard
Maple Leafs shut out high-octane Oilers for second time in three days - Toronto Star
Pro teams allowing fans as Pennsylvania eases restrictions - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Is it time for fans in the stands? - Winnipeg Free Press
Nick Robertson, Marlies beat Moose 4-2 - Winnipeg Free Press

ECHL
ECHL hockey 2020-21: Icemen vs. South Carolina, March 3 - Florida Times-Union
K's coach: "Everybody's completely bought in and that's fun to watch" - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
ROBIN SHORT: Musings on Mile One and the Montreal Canadiens - St. John's Telegram
Nailers 6-1 win over Grizzlies ends with goalie fight - WTRF

Federal Prospects Hockey League
Road Warriors: Carolina Thunderbirds will spend hockey season playing all away games - Winston-Salem Journal

North American Hockey League
Jets top Brown Bears again - Kenai Peninsula Clarion
Cathedral grad discovering success close to home in hockey league - St. Cloud Times
VIDEO: NAHL Plays of the Week - February 22-28, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Maine vs Northeast 2/27/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Northeast vs Maine 2/28/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Janesville vs Kenai River 2/28/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Minot vs Minnesota W 2/28/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: New Mexico vs Amarillo 2/27/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Johnstown vs New Jersey 2/27/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Odessa vs Wichita Falls 2/27/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Minnesota M vs Fairbanks 2/27/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Aberdeen vs Austin 2/27/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Janesville vs Kenai River 2/27/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Odessa vs Wichita Falls 2/26/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: New Mexico vs Amarillo 2/26/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Johnstown vs New Jersey 2/26/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Maine vs Northeast 2/26/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Bismarck vs St. Cloud 2/26/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Minnesota M vs Fairbanks 2/26/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Maryland vs Danbury 2/26/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Aberdeen vs Austin 2/26/21 - YouTube

Ontario Hockey League
Nick Kypreos guest on Peterborough Petes Thursday Night Live webcast - Peterborough Examiner
Ex-Kitchener Rangers linemates are Stars in Texas - Waterloo Record

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
SPORTS CHAT: QMJHL's second pause in season comes beneficial for injury-riddled Cape Breton Eagles - Cape Breton Post
Charlottetown's Thomas Casey named QMJHL's top forward for February - Charlottetown Guardian
Charlottetown Islanders goalie Colten Ellis thanks those closest to him after signing NHL contract with St. Louis Blues - Charlottetown Guardian
Czech forwards unable to join Charlottetown Islanders - Charlottetown Guardian
Moncton Wildcats Release March Game Schedule - News 91.9
VIDEO: Tyson Hinds: #JeuDeLaSoiree / #HighlightOfTheNight -27/02/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: William Grimard: #ArretDeLaSoiree Maxi / Maxi #SaveOfTheNight -21/02/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: #80 Gatineau Olympiques 5 Sherbrooke Phoenix 0 - 02-27-21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Francesco Lapenna: #ArrtDeLaSoiree Maxi / Maxi #SaveOfTheNight -27/02/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: #663 Drummondville Voltigeurs 2 Rimouski Oceanic 3 - 27/02/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: #51 Quebec Remparts 0 Chicoutimi Saguenens 6 - 27/02/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: #486 Cap Breton Eagles 3 Charlottetown Islanders 6 - 27/02/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Markus Vidicek: #JeuDeLaSoiree / #HighlightOfTheNight -20/02/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: 657 Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 1 Victoriaville Tigres 8 - 27/02/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: #64 Val-D'Or Foreurs 4 Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 3 - 27/02/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: #66 Baie-Comeau Drakkar 2 Shawinigan Cataractes 9 - 27/02/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Nicolas Ruccia| #ArretDeLaSoiree Maxi / Maxi #SaveOfTheNight -26/02/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Brady James: #ArretDeLaSoiree Maxi / Maxi #SaveOfTheNight -23/02/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Zack Jones: #JeuDeLaSoiree / #HighlightOfTheNight -23/02/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Vaughn Saves of the Week / Les Arrets De La Semaine Vaughn - 23/02/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: 497 Halifax Mooseheads 4 Cape Breton Eagles 3 - 23/02/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: QMJHL Plays of the Week / Jeux De La Semaine LHJMQ - 24/02/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Cole Huckins: Espoirs Du Repechage LNH 2021 / 2021 NHL Draft Prospects - YouTube
VIDEO: Top 10 : Les Plus Beaux Buts De Gabriel Proulx - YouTube

SPHL
SPHL Rivermen Day: A day-long virtual celebration includes Zoom chats - Peoria Journal Star

Western Hockey League
Hitmen overagers stay positive through shutdown about life after WHL - Calgary Sun
Blazers Garand makes first pro start - CFJC
Has B.C. Division been given the go ahead to return to play? - CFJC
Warriors Roster Set for East Division Hub - Discover Moose Jaw
WHL's B.C. Division gets green light to return to play from provincial government - Kamloops This Week
B.C. government approves plan in principle to allow WHL to resume in the province - Kelowna Capital News
B.C. government approves plan in principle to allow WHL to resume in the province - Kelowna Daily Courier
Hurricanes get back to work - Lethbridge Herald
Ridley gets nod from hockey world on milestone night - Medicine Hat News
Panthers waive former Cougar Connolly - Prince George Citizen
Broncos Enter Regina Hub for Shortened Season - Swift Current Online
B.C. government approves plan in principle to allow WHL to resume in the province - TSN
B.C. government approves plan in principle to allow WHL to resume in the province - TSN
B.C. government approves plan in principle to allow WHL to resume in the province - TSN
B.C.s five WHL teams get provincial green light to play games again - Vancouver Province
B.C. government approves plan in principle to allow WHL to resume in the province - Victoria News
Is it time for fans in the stands? - Winnipeg Free Press
WHL's East Division gearing up to skate in Regina - Winnipeg Free Press

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
National Lacrosse League brings Joe Resetarits back to Albany - Albany Times-Union

Premier Lacrosse League
Breaking Down PLL Protected/Unproteced Rosters: Surprises and Who Cannons LC Will Pick - Inside Lacrosse

Other

Major League Rugby
Toronto Arrows train under the bubble before heading south of the border - Toronto Star

Soccer

Major League Soccer
Hungry for an MLS Cup, Bruce Arena has Revolution poised to be a contender - Boston Globe
Revolution forward Carles Gil has assumed the role on playmaker. - Boston Herald
Columbus Crew SC's New Kit - Columbus Dispatch
DeWine signs order, Crew, Blue Jackets allowed to have more fans - Columbus Dispatch
Columbus Crew unveils new primary uniform for 2021 MLS season - Columbus Dispatch
Photos of Columbus Crew uniforms - Columbus Dispatch
FC Dallas unveils new Community Kit, which celebrate the teams past and fanbase - Dallas Morning News
Union: Preseason to start with two games in Florida - Delaware County Times
Austin FC hopes South American talent will spur MLS debut season - ESPN
Inter Miami finalizes Phil Nevilles technical staff - Florida Sun-Sentinel
Minnesota United sign F Juan Agudelo to one-year deal - Gwinnett Daily Post
New Galaxy coach Greg Vanney gets to work as preseason training begins - Los Angeles Daily News
Soccer newsletter: MLS players begin reporting to training camp - Los Angeles Times
Loons sign MLS veteran Agudelo to fill void at striker - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Nashville SC General manager talks upcoming season - Nashville Tennessean
NYCFC unveils new home jersey ahead of 2021 MLS season - New York Newsday
Americans at home: MLS youth development will be tested in Olympic qualifying - SB Nation
United FC signs forward Juan Agudelo to one-year deal - St. Paul Pioneer Press
D.C. United is close to reacquiring Argentinas Lucas Rodrguez - Washington Post
D.C. United to acquire Venezuelan forward Jovanny Bolvar - Washington Post
VIDEO: Josef Martinez Update and What to Expect from New ATL UTD Coach Gabriel Heinze - YouTube
VIDEO: Why We Can Thank Darren Eales for Ted Lasso - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
Sarah Spain reveals she is part of ownership group of the Chicago Red Stars NWSL team - Awful Announcing
The Female Field: NWSL's Washington Spirit get high profile female investors - Fox2 Now St. Louis
Soccer newsletter: MLS players begin reporting to training camp - Los Angeles Times

United Soccer League Championship
New Galaxy coach Greg Vanney gets to work as preseason training begins - Los Angeles Daily News
Soccer newsletter: MLS players begin reporting to training camp - Los Angeles Times
Riverhounds SC will play in realigned USL Championship's Atlantic Division - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sacramento CA needs new lead investor for MLS expansion team - Sacramento Bee
Four Tampa Bay championships, and a million different perspectives - Tampa Bay Times

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