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Headlines for January 5, 2024



Baseball

American Association
Railroaders head into new year with impressive start to 2024 roster - Cleburne Times Review

Frontier League
Wild Things Park to host WPIAL baseball finals through 2027 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Midwest League
TinCaps hiring part-time employees for 2024 season - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Texas League
Rangers continue World Series celebration, set schedule for Winter Caravan across Texas - Dallas Morning News

Basketball

Eastern Basketball Development League
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NBA G League
G League Players Most Ready For NBA Call-Ups - Bleacher Report
Santa Cruz unable to match explosive Mad Ants in loss - Santa Cruz Sentinel
A Look at the Top Performers from the 2023 G League Winter Showcase - Slam Online
Indiana Mad Ants head coach Tom Hankins wins December 2023 G League coach of the month - Sports Illustrated
Timberwolves' Leonard Miller drops monster 30-point double-double in G League - The Rookie Wire
VIDEO: G League Ignite vs. Oklahoma City Blue - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Tyler Smith Drops a Team-High 21 PTS against Oklahoma City Blue - YouTube
VIDEO: Orlando Robinson Records Career-High After Massive 41 PTS & 13 REB Double-Double - YouTube
VIDEO: Rio Grande Valley Vipers vs. Memphis Hustle - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Birmingham Squadron vs. Sioux Falls Skyforce - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Dylan Windler Sets G League Single-Game Record After Posting 33 REB - YouTube
VIDEO: Grand Rapids Gold vs. Osceola Magic - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Delaware Blue Coats vs. Westchester Knicks - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Maine Celtics vs. Capital City Go-Go - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Wisconsin Herd vs. Greensboro Swarm - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Top 20 Plays of December 2023 - YouTube
VIDEO: Ontario Clippers vs. Austin Spurs - Game Highlights - YouTube

Women's National Basketball Association
Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon get roasted for Caitlin Clark thoughts - Awful Announcing
Sparks hire Raegan Pebley as general manager - Los Angeles Daily News
Sparks hire Raegan Pebley as general manager - Los Angeles Times
EuroLeague Women: Five WNBA players who have impressed during group play - SB Nation

Football

Canadian Football League
Chicago Bears host pair of CFL players for workout - 3 DownNation
Former CFL QB Chris Streveler to work out for Chicago Bears - 3 DownNation
Bo Levi Mitchell accepts pay cut to remain with Ticats - 3 DownNation
Roughriders release veteran LB Derrick Moncrief - Regina Leader-Post
Darrell Davis: Daniella Ponticelli has the best view of the PWHL - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Edmonton Elks QB Changes: Taylor Cornelius Out, McLeod Bethel-Thompson In? - Sports Illustrated
VIDEO: Record-Setting Canadian Wins CFL Defensive Player of the Year - YouTube

United Football League
New UFL passes on Canton, but Hall of Fame Village vies for championship game - Canton Repository
Daryl Johnston embracing new challenge as head of UFL football operations - Fox Sports

Hockey

American Hockey League
All-Star Konecny celebrates with two goals but Flyers lose shootout - Allentown Morning Call
Flames prospect Matt Coronato piling up points in AHL, says consistency is my main focus - Calgary Sun
Flames recall defenceman Yan Kuznetsov from AHLs Wranglers - Calgary Sun
San Diego Gulls games at Pechanga Arena postponed due to water main break - FOX 5
Hershey Bears famous teddy bear toss scheduled for Sunday: Heres what to know - Harrisburg Patriot-News
Knights preview: New face in lineup for rematch vs. Florida - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Canadiens must improve penalty-killing against high-flying Rangers - Montreal Gazette
San Jose Sharks Reassign Jack Studnicka To AHL - Pro Hockey Rumors
Burst water main forces postponement of this weekend's Gulls, Sockers games at Pechanga Arena - San Diego Union-Tribune
Special moments like rookie's first professional goal keep Gulls going during rough stretch - San Diego Union-Tribune
Canadiens recall forward Emil Heineman from AHL Laval on emergency basis - Sportsnet
Leaf Time Machine: As the calendar turns and a chat with Derek Laxdal - Toronto Sun
Making the most of every opportunity - Winnipeg Free Press

ECHL
'It's getting old': Komets, 1-5-1 against Walleye, want to flip script against archrival - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Adirondack Thunder's Purpura, Grasso honored by ECHL - Glens Falls Post-Star
Walleye bring back Sylvania native, defenseman Gordi Myer - Toledo Blade

North American Hockey League
Janesville routs Kenai River to take sole possession of first place in division - Janesville Gazette
Tomahawks, Titans each bring momentum to series at 1st Summit Arena - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Brown Bears return from break with loss to the Jets - Kenai Peninsula Clarion
VIDEO: Who Other Than Hayden Kruse to Win It for the Jets - YouTube
VIDEO: Matteo Disipio Wins the Board Battle and Sets up Thomas Rockey for the Game-Winner - YouTube
VIDEO: Recent Stonehill College Commit Justin Gibson Fires Home the Overtime Winner for the Tomahawks - YouTube
VIDEO: What a SNIPE from Arkhip Sidorovich the Titans Level the Scores at 2-2 in the 2nd - YouTube
VIDEO: The Wilderness Wasted No Time Extending the Lead in the 2nd - YouTube
VIDEO: Stops, Pops, Post and in Shane Kozlina Put the Nordiques Ahead 1-0 Late in the 1st - YouTube
VIDEO: Today in the NA 1/05/24 - YouTube

Ontario Hockey League
Bulldogs beaten by Battalion - Brantford Expositor
Oshawa Generals coach was one of team's great leaders - Durham News
Greyhounds in town tonight - Guelph Today
Hemstrom enjoying time with Frontenacs, life in City of Kingston - Kingston Whig Standard
Bonk ready to return after medal-less trip to world juniors in Sweden - London Free Press
Canucks send Bloom back to junior with Memorial Cup host Saginaw - North Bay Nugget
The Battalion put it together to muzzle the Brantford Bulldogs - North Bay Nugget
Double-header at home for the Pack this weekend - Northern Life
Wolves celebrate Indigenous night with specially designed jerseys - Northern Life
George and the new guys help Attack to big win in Erie - Owen Sound Sun Times
New Petes Addy and Matejicek looking forward to their time in Peterborough - Peterborough Examiner
Former Peterborough Petes exec plays role in PWHL's launch - Peterborough Examiner
Sting reap rewards of hard work with three-game winning streak - Sarnia Observer
Sting hold off Colts for third consecutive win - Sarnia Observer
The Soo Greyhounds face the Guelph Storm in OHL on Friday night - Sault Star
Wolves D-man DeAngelis named to CHL Team of the Month - Sudbury Star
Vondras, Czechia win WJC bronze in thrilling fashion - Sudbury Star
Leaf Time Machine: As the calendar turns and a chat with Derek Laxdal - Toronto Sun
OHL Roundup: Hunter Haight's winner seals Spirit's 3-2 comeback win over Rangers - TSN
OHL Roundup: Hunter Haight's winner seals Spirit's 3-2 comeback win over Rangers - TSN
OHL Roundup: Hunter Haight's winner seals Spirit's 3-2 comeback win over Rangers - TSN
OHL Roundup: Hunter Haight's winner seals Spirit's 3-2 comeback win over Rangers - TSN
Kitchener Rangers in need of a boost - Waterloo Record
The Leamington Flyers added a former Windsor Spitfire to the roster. - Windsor Star

Professional Women's Hockey League
Players beaming as physical play, new rules and historic moments highlight PWHL's 1st week - CBC
PWHL_ New York has a strong Canadian flavour to it - Ottawa Citizen
Darrell Davis: Daniella Ponticelli has the best view of the PWHL - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Attendance Growing, Records Will Continue To Fall - The Hockey News
First PWHL game on New Years Day reaches 2.9 million viewers - Toronto Globe and Mail
Almost three million Canadians tuned in to watch PWHL opener - Toronto Star
Eye for an eye? Jennifer Botterill wants better for hockey - Toronto Star
One success after another for PWHL in busy first week - Toronto Sun

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Cape Bretons Colten Ellis named December's goaltender of the month in ECHL - Cape Breton Post
QMJHL: Cape Breton Eagles battle back to earn point, lose in shootout to Shawinigan Cataractes - Cape Breton Post
Charlottetown Islanders magic in shootout continues - Charlottetown Guardian
QMJHL: Cape Breton Eagles battle back to earn point, lose in shootout to Shawinigan Cataractes - Charlottetown Guardian
QMJHL Roundup: Lou-Flix Denis nets shootout winner as Cataractes survive Eagles' comeback effort - TSN
QMJHL Roundup: Lou-Flix Denis nets shootout winner as Cataractes survive Eagles' comeback effort - TSN
QMJHL Roundup: Lou-Flix Denis nets shootout winner as Cataractes survive Eagles' comeback effort - TSN
VIDEO: #342 Sherbrooke Phoenix 5 Chicoutimi Saguenéens 4 - 05 01 2024 - YouTube
VIDEO: #340 Drummondville Voltigeurs 6 Victoriaville Tigres 2 - 05 01 2024 - YouTube
VIDEO: #337 Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 3 Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 6 - 05 01 2024 - YouTube
VIDEO: #336 Cape Breton Eagles 5 Québec Remparts 2 - 05 01 2024 - YouTube
VIDEO: #338 Acadie-Bathurst Titan 2 Shawinigan Cataractes 0 - 05 01 2024 - YouTube
VIDEO: #339 Gatineau Olympiques 5 Val-D'Or Foreurs 2 - 05 01 2024 - YouTube
VIDEO: #341 Saint John Sea Dogs 2 Charlottetown Islanders 1 - 05 01 2024 - YouTube

SPHL
QC Storm hit the road - Quad City Times
Thunderbolts dreadful season start flipped on its head with impressive turnaround - WEHT
Macon Mayhem ramping up for a big season. Here's how they're preparing - WMAZ

Western Hockey League
Calgary leaves Langley match with loss against Vancouver Giants - Abbotsford News
Blazers defenceman Matteo Koci returning from WJC with Bronze medal - CFJC
Sports Round-Up: Friday, January 5 - Discover Moose Jaw
Sports Round-Up: Friday, January 5 - Discover Moose Jaw
Leaf Time Machine: As the calendar turns and a chat with Derek Laxdal - Edmonton Journal
Everett Silvertips at Portland Winterhawks: Preview, updates, chat, how to listen and watch - Portland Oregonian
Showing off skills: 2024 Raider Skills Competition - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Lets Remember Some Trades: Western Conference Edition - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Newest Raider Nathan Preston ready for WHL - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Prince George Cougars forward wins world junior bronze - Prince George Citizen
Trade deadline: Red Deer Rebels likely to make minimal moves - Red Deer Advocate
Broncos trade for Geekie in blockbuster deal - Southwest Booster
Broncos GM details Geekie deal, indicating there could be more - Swift Current Online
Wild trade Savoie, Geekie, Cumby to Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Seattle for future assets and players - Wenatchee World
Ex-Ice Geekie and Savoie earn Wild huge returns as WHL trade deadline nears - Winnipeg Free Press

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
Buffalo Bandits vs. Colorado Mammoth in championship rematch - Buffalo News
More Stamper's Musings: How Much to Shoot and Which Powless Brother Would You Bet On? - Inside Lacrosse
NLL Week 6 Preview: Be It ResolvedEights Teams, Eight Resolutions - Inside Lacrosse
VIDEO: Amazing Pass from Del Bianco - YouTube

Premier Lacrosse League
Pro lacrosse: PLL to have training camp, opening weekend, NY Atlas games at UAlbany - The Daily Gazette
VIDEO: #LACROSSE LONG POLE STANDOFF: in Japan with Jarrod Neumann - YouTube
VIDEO: So Many Fouls, #Lacrosse Ref Brought out Notebook Paper - YouTube

Other

Pro Volleyball Federation
Atlanta Vibe Volleyball Team Preps for Gwinnett Debut - Gwinnett Daily Post

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
VIDEO: VW Game Changers: Orville Reynolds - YouTube

Major Arena Soccer League
Season-opening win streak for Utica City FC cut short at six - Rome Sentinel
Utica City FC rebrands as Utica Riggies for one game, Jan. 21 - Rome Sentinel
Burst water main forces postponement of this weekend's Gulls, Sockers games at Pechanga Arena - San Diego Union-Tribune

Major League Soccer
Atlanta Uniteds Caleb Wiley called to U.S. national-team camp - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
New head coach Caleb Porter eager to help Revolution win first MLS Cup - CBS News
MLS rumors: Cowell to Chivas, McGuire to Europe, Lampard to Birmingham - FanSided
Portland Timbers signs goalkeepers James Pantemis, Trey Muse - KGW
Diego Luna named to senior US men's national team for first time - KSL
Jefferson Savarino set to return to Brazil in reported $2.7 million RSL sale - KSL
LAFC's Timothy Tillman among call-ups for USMNT's January camp - Los Angeles Times
Minnesota United names Cameron Knowles as its new interim head coach - Minneapolis Star Tribune
AI-Created Teams Add a Fresh Look to MLS - MLS Multiplex
Former CF Montral goalkeeper James Pantemis signs with Portland - Montreal Gazette
Robinson, Moore and Sands only veterans on US roster for exhibition against Slovenia - New York Newsday
Philadelphia Union preseason schedule for 2024 has 4 games vs. MLS teams - Philly.com
Union's Nathan Harriel, Jack McGlynn named to all-MLS USMNT roster - Philly.com
Soccer Made in Portland podcast: Thorns sale finalized, Timbers offseason picks up - Portland Oregonian
Real Salt Lake's Diego Luna gets U.S. Men's National Team invite - Salt Lake Tribune
City SC midfielder Aziel Jackson selected for U.S. Soccer January camp - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Loons pursuing Costa Rican central midfielder Alejandro Bran - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Loons make another coaching change; Cameron Knowles now in interim role - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Former Whitecaps striker Lucas Cavallini moves to another club - Vancouver Province
Three FC Cincinnati players called up to 2024 USMNT training camp - WCPO
MLS exodus: Two Designated Players pushing for Serie A return - World Soccer Talk
VIDEO: Chicago Fire: Top 5 Goals of 2023 - YouTube
VIDEO: Austin FC: Top 5 Goals of 2023 - YouTube
VIDEO: Atlanta United: Top 5 Goals of 2023 - YouTube

MLS NEXT Pro
Minnesota United names Cameron Knowles as its new interim head coach - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Loons make another coaching change; Cameron Knowles now in interim role - St. Paul Pioneer Press

National Women's Soccer League
NWSL side Portland Thorns sold for record price - AS USA
NWSL Makes Five Adjustments To League Guidelines Ahead Of 2024 Season - Forbes
Rose Lavelle and Emily Sonnett join Gotham superteam - Just Women's Sports
Portland Thorns sold for $63 million to Bhathal family - Just Women's Sports
Will she get the call? Two-time Peoria player of the year enters women's pro soccer draft - Peoria Star Journal
Soccer Made in Portland podcast: Thorns sale finalized, Timbers offseason picks up - Portland Oregonian
Reigning NWSL champions NJ/NY Gotham sign Rose Lavelle, Emily Sonnett - SBI Soccer
NWSL announces nearly 40% boost to salary cap for 2024 - Sounder at Heart
NWSL's Racing Louisville sign Japanese midfielder Yuuka Kurosaki - The Japan Times
National Women's Soccer League Teams Join Coachella Valley Invitational - Yahoo Finance
Defending NWSL champion NJ/NY Gotham FC adds two more USWNT members in Rose Lavelle, Emily Sonnett - Yahoo Sports

United Soccer League Championship
USMNT coach Berhalter in San Antonio to discuss January roster, expectations for summer schedule - KSAT

United Soccer League One
Red Wolves Captain Ualefi Returns Returns For Sixth Season - Chattanoogan
Hernandez Returns To Play For Red Wolves - Chattanoogan

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