Today's Alternative and Minor League Sports Headlines from OurSports Central
Headlines for December 10, 2020
Baseball
American AssociationKane County Cougars lose their MLB affiliation - Chicago Tribune
Appalachian League2021 Minor League Teams List - Bristol Herald Courier
California LeagueFresno makes a deal to keep professional baseball - Fresno Bee
Dodgers lose 8 minor-leaguers in Rule 5 draft - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
L.A. Countys lone minor league team is one of dozens of affiliates eliminated by MLB - Los Angeles Times
Carolina LeagueFayetteville Woodpeckers have new classification, new league in restructured MiLB - Fayetteville Observer
Wood Ducks to remain in Kinston but with some changes - Kinston Free Press
Salem Red Sox get official word: They're safe - Roanoke Times & World News
Eastern LeagueHarrisburg Senators invited to extend affiliation with Washington Nationals - ABC 27
Curve offered by Bucs to stay - Altoona Mirror
Eastern League: Harrisburg Senators remain Washington Nationals Double-A affiliate - Carlisle Sentinel
Blue Jays affirms continuation of Double-A Fisher Cats; PawSox moving to Worcester - Manchester Union Leader
Florida State LeagueFlying Tigers shift to Low A Tigers affiliate - Lakeland Ledger
Photos: Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium 2020 - Palm Beach Post
Stone Crabs no longer part of Florida State League - Sarasota Herald Tribune
International League2021 Minor League Teams List - Auburn Citizen
Lehigh Valley IronPigs extend affiliation with Phillies through 2030 - Easton Express-Times
Proposed 2021 minor league baseball affiliations - Gwinnett Daily Post
Mets confirm minor league lineup: Syracuse, Binghamton, Brooklyn, St. Lucie - Syracuse Post Standard
Major League Baseball Draft LeagueKeys part ways with Orioles, join new MLB Draft League - Frederick News-Post
Yankees lose 3 prospects in Rule 5 Draft, including former 1st-round pick - Newark Star-Ledger
Midwest LeagueKane County Cougars lose their MLB affiliation - Aurora Beacon News
Kane County Cougars lose major league affiliation with Arizona Diamondbacks, plan to join one of MLBs partner leagues - Aurora Beacon News
Franz:: Marlins fine with me - Beloit Daily News
Snappers align with Marlins - Beloit Daily News
Some major changes are coming for the Kane County Cougars. Here's what they are. - Chicago Daily Herald
MOVING FORWARD: L-Kings looking ahead after MLB announces cut - Clinton Herald
LumberKings, Bees believe baseball can survive without MLB affiliates - Des Moines Register
Kane County Cougars lose major league affiliation with Arizona Diamondbacks, plan to join one of MLBs partner leagues - Elgin Courier News
TinCaps offered High-A for Padres - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Lansing Lugnuts to join Oakland Athletics system, advance to High-A - Grand Rapids Press
West Michigan Whitecaps promoted to High-A - Grand Rapids Press
Lansing Lugnuts invited to join Oakland Athletics' farm system - Lansing State Journal
River Bandits set to join Royals organization - Quad-Cities Online
South Bend Cubs invited to new MiLB - South Bend Tribune
SB Cubs invited to new MiLB - South Bend Tribune
Clinton, Burlington lose minor league teams - Telegraph Herald
New York-Penn LeagueWith Auburn snub, Washington Nationals disappoint this fan - Auburn Citizen
MLB extends invites to minor league affiliates; Auburn Doubledays not included - Auburn Citizen
MLB's minor-league cuts a blow to baseballs heartland - Baltimore Sun
A's cut ties with Lake Monsters - Barre Montpelier Times Argus
Lowell Spinners not retained as Red Sox affiliate - Lawrence Eagle Tribune
Lowell Spinners will not be Red Sox minor league affiliate in 2021 - Lowell Sun
New York Yankees' new high Single-A affiliate: Hudson Valley Renegades - Poughkeepsie Journal
Column: MLB plays hardball - and deals blow to the heartland - Troy Record
Northwest LeagueEugene Emeralds looks to move up to Class A , after invitation from San Francisco Giants - Eugene Register-Guard
Everett can expect major changes for Minor League baseball - Everett Herald
Heartbreaking: Salem-Keizer crushed, determined after Giants leave longtime affiliate - KNBR
Arizona Diamondbacks invite Hillsboro Hops to step up to Single-A Advanced, full-season baseball: Report - Portland Oregonian
Los Angeles Angels invite Dust Devils to join their organization - Tri-City Herald
Northwoods LeagueBASEBALL: IHSBCA picks Robinson for Hall of Fame - Kokomo Tribune
Pacific Coast LeagueTexas Rangers invite Round Rock Express to be the club's Triple-A affiliate - Austin American-Statesman
Twins lose two prospects in Rule 5 draft to Tigers, Orioles - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Reusse: Twins, Saints bridge what once was a bitter baseball divide - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Saints vow to fans: Fun is still good at CHS Field - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Twins lose Akil Baddoo, Tyler Wells in Rule 5 Draft - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Longtime manager George Tsamis thrilled for Saints-Twins merger. Even if he's not a part of it - St. Paul Pioneer Press
FAQ: What you need to know about the Twins-Saints union - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Pioneer LeagueBoise Hawks to join Pioneer League - Grand Junction Sentinel
Boise Hawks lose minor league affiliation, join Pioneer League - Idaho Falls Post Register
Boise Hawks lose minor league affiliation, join Pioneer League (copy) - Idaho Falls Post Register
MLB plays hardball and deals blow to baseball heartland - Idaho Press-Tribune
Boise Hawks lose minor league affiliation, join Pioneer League - Idaho Press-Tribune
Boise Hawks returning to baseball roots with plan to join Pioneer League in 2021 - Missoulian
Utah sports roundup: Jazz sign Harrison; Bees stick with Angels; Boise joining Pioneer League - Ogden Standard-Examiner
South Atlantic LeagueAsheville Tourists to change affiliation to the Astros in 2021 - Asheville Citizen-Times
Asheville Tourists to change affiliation to the Astros in 2021 - Asheville Citizen-Times
MLB plays hardball _ and deals blow to baseball heartland - Lexington Herald-Leader
Delmarva Shorebirds maintain affiliation with Baltimore Orioles - Salisbury Daily Times
Southern LeagueChattanooga Lookouts To Remain Part Of Minor League Baseball - Chattanoogan
M-Braves will remain Atlanta Braves Double-A affiliate in Pearl - Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Jackson Generals not invited to join the new minor league baseball, future is uncertain - Jackson Sun
Jackson loses team as affiliated minors shrink to 120 - Roanoke Times & World News
Jackson Generals among minor league teams to lose affiliation - Times Daily
Tennessee Smokies to remain Chicago Cubs Double-A Affiliate - WATE
Jackson Generals dropped as Minor League affiliate - WBBJ
Jackson Generals announce uncertain future in West Tennessee - WBBJ
Texas LeagueRockHounds receive affiliation invite from As - Midland Reporter Telegram
Sports briefs - Newton Kansan
Wichita Wind Surge becomes AA affiliate for Minnesota Twins - Wichita Eagle
Basketball
NBA G LeaguePelicans taking suggestions for Birminghams NBA G League team name - AL.com
What would you name Birminghams pro basketball team? - Alabama NewsCenter
Celtics notebook: G League uncertainty has Brad Stevens concerned - Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel
Former Patrick School star Jonathan Kuminga blazing new path in NBA G League - New Jersey Local News
Report: The Westchester Knicks are opting in to the G League bubble - SB Nation
Overtime to Produce NBA G League Content for 2021 Season - Sport Techie
Kai Sotto unfazed by NBA mock drafts ranking him as a second-rounder - Sports Interactive Network Philippines
VIDEO: Marial Shayok's Best Moments of the 2019-20 Season - YouTube
Women's National Basketball AssociationDallas Wings coach Vickie Johnson hopes to be inspiration - ESPN
PNW welcomes WNBA player as new women's basketball assistant coach - Purdue Northwest Pioneer
Football
Canadian Football LeagueCalgary's sporting icons of the 2000s so far John Hufnagel - Calgary Sun
THRILL FOR PHIL: Ex-CFL exec, Rough Riders prez Kershaw looks back at time in Ottawa - Ottawa Citizen
Evans is open to re-signing with Roughriders - Regina Leader-Post
Vanstone: There will be Christmas Cheer this year! - Regina Leader-Post
Indoor Football LeagueVIDEO: Commissioner Todd Tryon on the Upcoming 2021 IFL Season - YouTube
VIDEO: Interview with Green Bay Blizzard Head Coach Corey Roberson - YouTube
VIDEO: Interview with Spokane Shock Head Coach Billy Back - YouTube
VIDEO: Commissioner Todd Tryon Welcomes You to the IFL's New Digital Space - YouTube
VIDEO: Interview with Frisco Fighters Head Coach Clint Dolezel - YouTube
VIDEO: Interview with Frisco Fighters' Head Coach Clint Dolezel - YouTube
VIDEO: Interview with Oakland Panthers Head Coach Kurt Bryan - YouTube
VIDEO: Interview with Quad City Steamwheelers Head Coach Cory Ross - YouTube
VIDEO: Prescott Valley Joins IFL for 2021 Season - YouTube
VIDEO: Interview with Massachusetts Pirates Co-Owner, President and General Manager Jawad Yatim. - YouTube
VIDEO: Head Coach and General Manager Kevin Guy Earns 200th Win - YouTube
XFLBroncos sign K Taylor Russolino to practice squad - Denver Broncos
Former XFL coach Jonathan Hayes has reportedly interviewed for Vanderbilt job - Saturday Down South
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueDefenseman Jalen Chatfield returns to Vancouver Canucks - Utica Observer-Dispatch
Jets scout doesn't need planes, trains or automobiles - Winnipeg Free Press
Positive COVID test ends world junior dream for Brandon's Hunt - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: Paul Maurice on Jansen Harkins - YouTube
VIDEO: Rick Bowness on Importance of AHL Success - YouTube
VIDEO: Barclay Goodrow on AHL Development - YouTube
ECHLSouth Carolina Stingrays hockey is back, but 'it's going to be different' - Charleston Post and Courier
Jacksonville Icemen ready for changes in 2020-21 ECHL season - Florida Times-Union
McKenzie opts to play in Poland - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Florida Everblades to play season opener against Jacksonville Icemen - Naples Daily News
Sports briefs - Newton Kansan
Federal Prospects Hockey LeagueLocal pro hockey: Pair of rookie defensemen highlight Wolves sizable blue line - Watertown Daily Times
North American Hockey LeagueJunior hockey: Tyler Gaulin lifts Nordiques past Generals in OT - Lewiston Sun-Journal
NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE: Jackalopes' schedule changes allow for extra practice - Odessa American
VIDEO: Today in the NA - 12/10/20 - YouTube
Ontario Hockey LeagueLondon Knight Brett Brochu cut from Canadian world junior camp - London Free Press
Peterborough Petes holding Christmas drive-by Saturday - Peterborough Examiner
Peterborough Petes Shawn Spearing advances to Round of 16 at Memorial eCup - Peterborough Examiner
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey LeagueFormer Cape Breton Eagle sniper signs in Germany - Cape Breton Post
QMJHL likely to push trade period back a month or more - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Halifax's Barron still in the mix at Canadian world junior tryout camp - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
VIDEO: Saves of the Month / Les Arrts Du Mois - 11/20 - YouTube
VIDEO: Moncton vs Peterborough - 08/12/20 - YouTube
VIDEO: Prince Albert vs Baie-Comeau - 08/12/20 - YouTube
VIDEO: Kia Memorial ECup: Highlights Round 1 /ECoupe Memorial Kia: Faits Saillants De La 1re Ronde - YouTube
VIDEO: Sudbury vs Victoriaville - 08/12/20 - YouTube
VIDEO: Kitchener vs Charlottetown - 08/12/20 - YouTube
VIDEO: Rouyn-Noranda vs Victoria - 06/12/20 - YouTube
VIDEO: Sherbrooke vs North Bay - 06/12/20 - YouTube
VIDEO: Qubec vs Lethbridge - 05/12/20 - YouTube
VIDEO: Flint vs Shawinigan - 05/12/20 - YouTube
VIDEO: Kia Memorial ECup: Highlights from Day 5 /ECoupe Memorial Kia: Faits Saillants Du Jour 5 - YouTube
VIDEO: Rimouski vs Mailly-Pressoir - 05/12/20 - YouTube
VIDEO: Peterborough vs Halifax - 05/12/20 - YouTube
VIDEO: Owen Sound vs Saint John - 05/11/20 - YouTube
VIDEO: Kia Memorial ECup: Highlights from Day 6 /ECoupe Memorial Kia: Faits Saillants Du Jour 6 - YouTube
VIDEO: Cosentino vs Moncton - 05/12/20 - YouTube
VIDEO: Kia Memorial ECup: Highlights from Day 4 /ECoupe Memorial Kia: Faits Saillants Du Jour 4 - YouTube
VIDEO: Kingston vs Victoriaville - 03/12/20 - YouTube
VIDEO: Chicoutimi vs Sudbury - 03/12/20 - YouTube
United States Hockey LeagueUSHL postpones Lincoln Stars' weekend games, says COVID-19 'minimum standards' were not met - Lincoln Journal Star
Sioux Falls Stampede weather growing pains, COVID-19 challenges - Sioux Falls Argus Leader
USHL: Fighting Saints host Muskegon for three-game series - Telegraph Herald
Western Hockey LeagueHitmen defenceman Luke Prokop signs first contract with Predators - Calgary Sun
Blazers Garand makes the Team Canada cut - CFJC
Garand, Zary of Kamloops Blazers inching closer to cracking Team Canada roster for world juniors - Kamloops This Week
Stakes are high for WHL's small-market clubs during pandemic - Regina Leader-Post
Other
Major League RugbyToronto Arrows re-sign veteran prop Rob Brouwer, add former Laval defensive lineman - Hamilton Spectator
SA-born twins sign for Major League Rugby club - News 24
Five key matches to look out for after the 2021 Major League Rugby schedule release - Rugby Pass
VIDEO: MLR Kickoff Podcast Preview: Ep73 with Commissioner Killebrew - YouTube
Soccer
Major Arena Soccer LeagueMASL releases January schedule for 2021 regular season - Rome Sentinel
Ramin, Vitale, Goldman return to Utica City FC for upcoming season - Utica Observer-Dispatch
Major League SoccerDiego Fagundez painfully parts with Revolution after contract impasse - Boston Globe
MLS Cup Final on hallowed pitch: A final fling at old Crew Stadium. - Columbus Dispatch
Crew found quality, character in Lucas Zelarayan en route to MLS Cup final - Columbus Dispatch
If nothing else, the MLS Cup final is full circle for Crew fans - Deadspin
MLS unveils The 25 Greatest: Donovan, Beckham among stars as LA Galaxy dominate list play - ESPN
Club sporting director Paul McDonough leaving Inter Miami CF - Florida Sun-Sentinel
McDonough steps down as Inter Miami sporting director - Gwinnett Daily Post
Beckham, Donovan headline 25-member MLS squad - Gwinnett Daily Post
How Sporting KC could fill 2021 roster holes: analysis - Kansas City Star
Sporting KC, star defender Matt Besler separate: analysis - Kansas City Star
Landon Donovan, Cobi Jones among 6 Galaxy legends on MLS 25 Greatest team - Los Angeles Daily News
Dominant U.S. soccer still making progress, routs El Salvador in friendly - Los Angeles Times
Will Diego Alonso survive Inter Miami off-season changes? - Miami Herald
Will Diego Alonso survive Inter Miami off-season changes? - Miami Herald
Paul McDonough steps down as Inter Miami sporting director - Miami Herald
Reusse: Sorrow in Seattle? Minnesota soccer fans have been there - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Nashville SC: The new soccer stadium sells out loge boxes. - Nashville Tennessean
Orlando City defender Joo Moutinho out 4-6 months after hip surgery - Orlando Sentinel
Orlando City star Chris Mueller dazzles in USMNT debut - Orlando Sentinel
High MLS honor shows Portland isnt alone in its appreciation of Timbers stalwart Diego Valeri - Portland Oregonian
Valeri among MLS 25 Greatest - Portland Tribune
RSL greats Nick Rimando, Kyle Beckerman named to MLS list of 25 greatest players - Salt Lake Tribune
Brian Schmetzer, Sigi Schmid are the Sounders-Crew link for Saturdays MLS Cup in Columbus - Tacoma News Tribune
Former Whitecaps women's coach arrested on sex charges - Vancouver Province
Soccer fans Jamie Clary and Jamey Yawn look to keep MLS Cup streak alive - Washington Post
VIDEO: How Past Latino Influence in MLS Has Brought the Likes of MVP Winners, Carlos Vela & Josef Martinez - YouTube
VIDEO: Moments That Live Forever Happen at MLS Cup: Best Cup Moments in MLS History - YouTube
National Women's Soccer LeaguePeachtree Ridge grad Cosette Morche signs with OL Reign of National Women's Soccer League - Gwinnett Daily Post
Leah Pruitt re-signs for NWSL club OL Reign in three-year deal - NewsChain
2021 NWSL College Draft: Revisiting The Dash's Draft History - SB Nation
United Soccer League ChampionshipRising FC Coach Rick Schantz new stadium - Arizona Republic
Phoenix Rising FC will move to Wildhorse Pass Casino land for next season - Arizona Republic
Hartford Athletic re-signs Conor McGlynn - Journal Inquirer
Republic FC signs Lacroix and Foster, promotes coat drive - Sacramento Bee
Soccer: Sacramento Republic FC signs Lacroix, Foster - Sacramento Bee
Sports Writer Barry Lewis most memorable stories of 2020 - Tulsa World
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