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Headlines for September 4, 2019
Baseball
American AssociationTough ending to Railroaders' season as Cleburne misses playoffs on tiebreaker - Cleburne Times Review
Explorers prepare for playoff series against T-Bones - KTIV
Sioux City Explorers begin playoff run at home on Wednesday - Sioux City Journal
HERSOM COLUMN: Explorers' Steve Montgomery has done a lot with a little - Sioux City Journal
Sioux City Explorers open the playoffs at home Wednesday - Sioux City Journal
HERSOM COLUMN: Steve Montgomery has done a lot with a little - Sioux City Journal
Monday's RailCats box - Times of Northwest Indiana
Farewell to 2 Fish - Winnipeg Free Press
Goldeyes' winning season came up just short - Winnipeg Free Press
Appalachian LeagueHeroes emerge during Royals' playoff run - Burlington Times-News
New pressure surfaces for some Durham Bulls as playoffs begin - Burlington Times-News
Royals forced into winner-take-all final in Appalachian League - Burlington Times-News
Atlantic LeagueQuiz: Enter for a chance to throw out the first pitch at a Lancaster Barnstormers game - Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
New Britain Bees DH Carp heating up after extended time away from professional baseball - New Britain Herald
Blue Crabs edge High Point in opener of 4-game series - Southern Maryland Newspapers
Carolina LeagueHurricane alters Woodpeckers, Down East playoff series - Fayetteville Observer
Woodpeckers continue rivalry with Down East in playoffs - Fayetteville Observer
PHOTOS: Potomac Nationals' last home game in the franchise's 36-year history - Potomac News
As playoffs begin, hot Sox aim to 'keep the ball rolling, man' - Roanoke Times & World News
Eastern LeagueDidn't see it coming: Curve manager let go by Pirates' front office - Altoona Mirror
Giger: Firing of Ryan simply makes no sense at all - Altoona Mirror
Tom Reisenweber: Rest in peace, Chace Numata - Erie Times-News
Watch: Harrisburg Senators share emotional moment as Aaron Barrett learns he's been promoted to Nationals - Harrisburg Patriot-News
Fightin Phils-Thunder series could come down to pitching - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Luis Severino, Dellin Betances expected to rehab for Thunder during Game 3 of ELDS - Trentonian
Pirates fire Curve manager Michael Ryan - WTAJ
Florida State LeagueFive takeaways from Stone Crabs' season - Charlotte Sun
Frontier LeagueCrushers fall in series opener at Florence - Lorain Morning Journal
Inside a night in the bullpen with the Washington Wild Things - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Substandard: Wild Things' season did not meet expectations - Washington Observer-Reporter
Otters drop game 1 of Frontier League playoffs - WEHT
International LeagueScranton's epic comeback, Vegas title under Canisius grad Riordan set stage for Triple-A playoffs - Buffalo News
New pressure surfaces for some Durham Bulls as playoffs begin - Burlington Times-News
How the Charlotte Knights missed the playoffs again - Charlotte Observer
Game report: RailRiders 14, Syracuse 13 - Citizens Voice
RailRiders' improbable, relentless rally punches playoff ticket - Citizens Voice
Gwinnett Stripers vs Columbus Clippers - Gwinnett Daily Post
RailRiders' improbable, relentless rally punches playoff ticket - Scranton Times-Tribune
New York Mets went big-time in Syracuse debut: 'It was just a magical season' - Syracuse Post Standard
Hampton Roads has bragging rights when it comes to notable baseball players - Virginian Pilot
Higashioka, Kratz complete wild comeback as RailRiders rally for IL North title - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Midwest LeaguePitching strong Cedar Rapids, Quad Cities face off in Midwest League playoffs - Cedar Rapids Gazette
Davenport might waive rent for Quad Cities River Bandits - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
As playoffs open, Bandits work to 'make it happen' - Quad City Times
Surging LumberKings set for playoffs - Quad City Times
South Bend Cubs edge Hot Rods; take two of three - South Bend Tribune
Captains ready for playoff run, Game 1 - Willoughby News-Herald
New York-Penn LeagueNationals pitcher Barrett, former Auburn Doubleday, returns to majors for 1st time since 2015 - Auburn Citizen
Muckdogs one of final four teams fighting for the NYPL title; Batavia faces Lowell tonight at Dwyer Stadium - Batavia Daily News
Spinners are set for playoff clash - Lowell Sun
Robinson Cano returns from IL four weeks since tearing hamstring - New York Daily News
Renegades host Cyclones, start quest for fourth league title on Wednesday - Poughkeepsie Journal
Northwoods LeagueGavin Lux Makes it to the Majors - Kenosha News
Pacific Coast League'We're nasty': Round Rock Express players primed for Triple-A playoff run - Austin American-Statesman
Iowa Cubs pitcher lets 1-year-old girl hang out in bullpen - Des Moines Register
Aviators voice Russ Langer brings games to life in Las Vegas - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Manager happy to see so many Storm Chasers move up to majors this season - Omaha World-Herald
San Antonio Missions catcher David Freitas wins Pacific Coast League batting title - San Antonio Express News
Pioneer LeagueGJ Rockies clinch berth in playoffs - Grand Junction Sentinel
Chukars pound Osprey 19-3 - Idaho Falls Post Register
Chukars explode for 19 runs to rout Missoula - KIFI
Chukars can't match Missoula to start home stand - KIFI
GJ Rockies: Doyle named Pioneer Player of the Week - KKCO
Missoula Osprey smothered by Idaho Falls Chukars - Missoulian
Ogden Raptors smash Owlz 12-0, near Pioneer League wins record - Ogden Standard-Examiner
Texas LeagueIn inaugural season, Sod Poodles host game one vs. Midland in TL South Division playoffs at Hodgetown - Amarillo Globe-News
Travelers' Walton familiar with Tulsa - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
RockHounds begin TL playoffs at Amarillo - Midland Reporter Telegram
TEXAS LEAGUE BASKETBALL: RockHounds open playoff series Wednesday - Odessa American
Surging Drillers open Texas League playoffs Wednesday against Travelers - Tulsa World
Drillers update for Sept. 4: Markus Solbach, Connor Wong lead weekly awards sweep - Tulsa World
Basketball
BIG3Top Landing Spots for BIG3 MVP, Former NBA Star Joe Johnson - Bleacher Report
These are all of the Big3 players who got looks from NBA teams - Hoops Hype
Is Joe Johnson a pioneer or an anomaly? - SB Nation
Is Joe Johnson a pioneer or an anomaly? - SB Nation
National Basketball League of CanadaSimon says Cape Breton among options for Edge if he can't get the lease deal he wants in St. John's - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Wolves trim roster down to 30 players - Northern Life
Simon says Cape Breton among options for Edge if he can't get the lease deal he wants in St. John's - St. John's Telegram
NBA G LeagueThunder signs Devon Hall to two-way contract - Daily Oklahoman
Women's National Basketball AssociationPhoenix Mercury coach Sandy Brondello talks loss to Seattle Storm - Arizona Republic
Seattle Storm dominate, ending Mercury hopes for home playoff opener - Arizona Republic
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert makes appearance at Mercury game - Arizona Republic
Phoenix Mercury Woman of Inspiration Night custom shoes - Arizona Republic
Dream star Angel McCoughtry will not to play in season finale on doctors&rsquo... - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Dream's struggles continue in loss to L.A. - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Dream star Angel McCoughtry not medically cleared for season finale - Gwinnett Daily Post
Connecticut Sun All-Star Jonquel Jones starts GoFundMe page to help victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, her home country - Hartford Courant
Connecticut Sun: Courtney Williams heating up at right time as playoffs near - Hartford Courant
Las Vegas Aces' Liz Cambage featured in ESPN's body issue - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sparks overcome slow start, beat Atlanta Dream for 12th straight home win - Los Angeles Daily News
Hernandez: Sparks coach Derek Fisher likes the home he has found in the WNBA - Los Angeles Times
Sparks lean on star power to beat Atlanta Dream - Los Angeles Times
Sun are a win away from double-bye ... and some much-needed rest - New London Day
Sun star raising money for her native Bahamas - Norwich Bulletin
Natasha Howard leads Storm to a victory in Phoenix - Seattle Times
Washington cruises to easy win over New York - Tacoma News Tribune
Elena Delle Donne, Mystics star, wins third 'Player of the Month' award this year - Washington Times
Delle Donne, Mystics light up Liberty 93-77 - Washington Times
Football
Alliance of American FootballThere are 17 AAF products still working in the NFL - NBC Sports
Canadian Football LeagueCFL BLITZ: Commissioner Randy Ambrosie tackles attendance, CFL 2.0, the XFL and more - Calgary Sun
Danny Austin's 10 takeaways from Labour Day Classic - Calgary Sun
Saskatchewan Roughriders prepare for rematch with Winnipeg Blue Bombers - CJOB
Terry Jones: Welcome Chris Presson: A to-do list for Eskimos new president and CEO - Edmonton Journal
CFL: Edmonton Eskimos losing confidence as well as games - Edmonton Sun
VIDEO: Team Player of the Week: Scott Gardner - Hamilton Spectator
Steve Milton: The aftermath of CFL brawls and breakthroughs - Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Bralon Addison has knack for coming up big against Toronto Argonauts - Hamilton Spectator
Scott Radley: Arena debate can't become another stadium or LRT fight - Hamilton Spectator
Vanstone: Roughriders won in spite of themselves - National Post
CFL: Edmonton Eskimos losing confidence as well as games - National Post
Redblacks GM: Losing offensive co-ordinator in April set team back big - Ottawa Citizen
Oh, baby! Jonathon Jennings a daddy and a starting QB again for Redblacks - Ottawa Citizen
Fajardo focused on future not contract talks with Riders - Regina Leader-Post
Rider Rumblings 66: A truly classic Labour Day game - Regina Leader-Post
Rider Rumblings 66: A truly classic Labour Day game - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Bombers hope to avenge loss to Riders and keep home winning streak alive - Toronto Globe and Mail
Argos must prepare for 2020 because this season is toast - Toronto Sun
B.C. Lions, Duron Carter flummoxed by his 'frustrating' season - Vancouver Sun
Ed Willes: New O-line coach walking into a house of horrors - Vancouver Sun
Bombers chasing sixth straight home victory in rematch with Riders - Winnipeg Free Press
Banjo Bowl tipping point for Bombers' Streveler Other No. 2 QB's piling up yards O'Shea snaps over hit to long snapper - Winnipeg Sun
Indoor Football LeagueSports Desk: Lobo football practice remains closed; Gladiators fire head coach - KRQE
XFLFormer NFL quarterback Chris Miller named Houston Roughnecks offensive coordinator - Pamplin Media Group
'Last Chance U' Star Ronald Ollie Courted By XFL After Cut By Raiders Jon Gruden's loss could be Vin - TMZ
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueCanadiens' prospects to watch as rookie camp begins in Brossard - Montreal Gazette
Springfield Thunderbirds release promotional schedule for 2019-20 season - Springfield Republican
Tyson Barrie eases into life as a Leaf - any contract talks can wait - Toronto Star
Maple Leafs newcomer Barrie must play big - Toronto Sun
Canucks bring back Goldobin one-year deal - Utica Observer-Dispatch
ECHLKomets excited to add 'winner' - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Sports briefs - Newton Kansan
Jarvis to be represented at Rush celebration by wife, son - Rapid City Journal
Walleye sign forward Manny Gialedakis - Toledo Blade
North American Hockey LeagueBruins begin preseason this week - Austin Daily Herald
Ontario Hockey LeagueScott Radley: Arena debate can't become another stadium or LRT fight - Hamilton Spectator
Troops trade goalie for four OHL priority selection picks - North Bay Nugget
Wolves trim roster down to 30 players - Northern Life
67's host Thursday night FUNdraiser to benefit OSEG Foundation - Ottawa Citizen
Rookies strive for main camp invite - Owen Sound Sun Times
New faces spark competition as Attack camp opens - Owen Sound Sun Times
Attack to lean on youth and pace - Owen Sound Sun Times
BRIEFS: Hancock becomes a Badger - Owen Sound Sun Times
Attack, Colts split preseason contests - Owen Sound Sun Times
Samanski hopes to prove himself in Canada - Owen Sound Sun Times
Ex-Sting goalie Fazio begins pro hockey career in Italy - Sarnia Observer
Wolves lock up Loponen: Finnish defenceman commits to Sudbury - Sudbury Star
Kitchener Rangers sign Jesse Fishman - Waterloo Record
Local roundup: Former Spitfires captain Rychel signs to play in KHL - Windsor Star
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey LeagueProulx cites personal reasons for his QMJHL trade to Drakkar - Cape Breton Post
Proulx cites personal reasons for his QMJHL trade to Drakkar - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Simon says Cape Breton among options for Edge if he can't get the lease deal he wants in St. John's - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
United States Hockey LeagueStampede open practice for 2019-20 USHL season - KELO
Western Hockey LeagueHay of Kamloops impresses at Oil Kings camp, signs standard deal - CFJC
Stankoven finding chemistry with Franklin, Centazzo early in preseason - CFJC
Silvertips sign son of former NHL player Austin Roest - Everett Herald
Rockets' Kyle Topping taking in his final season - Kelowna Daily Courier
Sillinger ready to make the jump - Medicine Hat News
Silliger ready to make the jump - Medicine Hat News
Tigers sign two to WHL basic contracts - Medicine Hat News
Hitting the books - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Raiders ink trio following training camp - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Edmonton Oil Kings cruise past Red Deer Rebels in preseason opener - Red Deer Advocate
Regina Pats' goalie of the future looks like a Kieper - Regina Leader-Post
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueDavid Norman Jr. arrives to steady Pacific FC midfield - Victoria Times Colonist
Norman Jr. arrives to steady Pacific FC midfield - Victoria Times Colonist
Major League SoccerMLS Power Poll: How far did Atlanta United drop? - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Soccer: Austin FC drawing global interest for general manager position - Austin American-Statesman
MLS Schedule: Storylines for FC Cincinnati-Toronto FC at Nippert - Cincinnati Enquirer
Lack of execution at end of games has cost Columbus Crew a playoff spot - Columbus Dispatch
Souhan: USWNT, Lynx players support the fight for excellence and better pay - Minneapolis Star Tribune
U.S. Women's National Team has history in Minnesota dating to 1986 - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Soccer fans fly the flag for U.S. Women's National Team in St. Paul - Minneapolis Star Tribune
USWNT cruises to 3-0 shutout over Portugal at sold-out Allianz Field - Minneapolis Star Tribune
USWNT's Victory Tour plays Allianz Field with biggest stars out - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Union's Auston Trusty, Mark McKenzie still have upside despite rough seasons - Philly.com
Portland Timbers goalkeeper Steve Clark continuing to excel in the net - Portland Oregonian
Timbers midfielders Cristhian Paredes, Renzo Zambrano, Andres Flores called up for international duty - Portland Oregonian
Timbers' game time changes - Portland Tribune
U.S. women's soccer fans overlook player injuries, ticket prices to celebrate a champion - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Westberg faces the music and Vanney sings a tune about capturing home field advantage in the MLS playoffs - Toronto Sun
Altidore should play Saturday, Morrow questionable - Toronto Sun
National Women's Soccer LeagueUtah Royals FC forward Christen Press named NWSL Player of the Month - Salt Lake Tribune
United Soccer League ChampionshipSoccer: Austin FC drawing global interest for general manager position - Austin American-Statesman
Road to recovery for Ottawa Fury FC? - Ottawa Citizen
What's happening in Tampa Bay sports: Bucs open 2019 season at Raymond James - Tampa Bay Times
Roughnecks update: Tulsa plays two road matches this week - Tulsa World
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