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Headlines for December 11, 2020

Baseball

American Association
Winnipeg Goldeyes lose rival, but need fans to return to play in 2021 - CJOB
Saints exit AA to become Twins' Triple-A affiliate - Winnipeg Free Press

Appalachian League
MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Affiliated no more: The 10 Appalachian League cities are among 40 affiliates cut by Major League Baseball - Bristol Herald Courier

California League
Fresno CA inks new deal with MLB. To pay more for Grizzlies - Fresno Bee

Eastern League
Reports: Phillies set to hire Dave Dombrowski as head of baseball operations - Allentown Morning Call

International League
Reports: Phillies set to hire Dave Dombrowski as head of baseball operations - Allentown Morning Call
Chavez: Rich tradition of local minor-league baseball is disappearing - Messenger Post
Red Sox add right-hander Garrett Whitlock from Yankees in Rule 5 Draft - Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Major League Baseball Draft League
MLB teams select WW-P South grad Ben Ruta, five other ex-Thunder players in Rule 5 Draft - Trentonian

Midwest League
BASEBALL: Burlington still has plenty of options available - Burlington Hawk Eye
MiLB merciless in its realignment - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

New York-Penn League
ValleyCats still mulling their options - Albany Times-Union
Whats next for the Orioles minor league affiliates and the Frederick Keys? Heres what you need to know. - Baltimore Sun
Muckdogs left off of Minor League Baseball affiliation list | Sports | thedailynewsonline.com - Batavia Daily News
Before the Lake Monsters: Story of professional baseball in Burlington - Burlington Free Press
Renegades, Yankees celebrate new affiliation, unveil Dutchess team's pinstripe uniform and new logo - Daily Freeman

Northwest League
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes dropped by San Francisco Giants - Salem Statesman Journal
Spokane Indians receive invitation to become High-A affiliate of Colorado Rockies - Spokane Spokesman-Review

Northwoods League
Green Bay Booyah agree in principle to ownership transfer - Green Bay Press Times

Pacific Coast League
'I loved every minute': For former players, Saints-Twins merger is bittersweet - St. Paul Pioneer Press

Pecos League
Preserving Alpine - Alpine Avalanche

South Atlantic League
Nick Scala: It isn't over yet for the West Virginia Power - Charleston Gazette-Mail

Southern League
Chattanooga Lookouts wait to see what facility changes need to be made - Chattanooga Times & Free Press

Basketball

NBA G League
Pacers face start without Warren - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Memphis Grizzlies waive Mario Hezonja, sign Ahmad Caver - Memphis Commercial Appeal
Which Teams Are Reportedly In and Out of the Proposed G League Bubble in Atlanta - SB Nation
Kai Sotto studies game of Pau Gasol as he prepares for NBA G League debut - Sports Interactive Network Philippines

Women's National Basketball Association
Sparks renew assistant coach Latricia Trammells contract - Los Angeles Daily News

Football

Canadian Football League
Meet Redblacks during Drive-Thru Holiday Toy Drive Saturday - Ottawa Citizen

Hockey

ECHL
ECHL rosters, exempt list released - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Indy Fuel needs to remain 'vigilant,' but beginning of season brings optimism - Indianapolis Star
Rush optimistic as they open 2020-2021 campaign - Rapid City Journal
How the Utah Grizzlies want to navigate a unique season while also trying to win a title - Salt Lake Tribune
Nailers Announce 2020-21 Season Opening Roster - WTRF

North American Hockey League
Tomahawks to play Maryland Friday, next 3 home games postponed - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat

Ontario Hockey League
Otters defenseman Drysdale named to Canada's IIHF World Juniors team - Erie Times-News
Ancaster native working the lines at World Junior Hockey Championship - Hamilton Spectator
Kitchener Rangers blueliner Donovan Sebrango one of the last cuts at Canadas world junior camp - Waterloo Record

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Mooseheads' mid-season Top 5 - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
VIDEO: TOP 10: Goals of the Month / Les Buts Du Mois - 10/20 - YouTube

SPHL
Rivermen's Jake Hamilton reconsiders after signing with SPHL rival Pensacola, says he won't report or play in '20-21 - Peoria Journal Star

United States Hockey League
USHL: Muskegon holds off Saints' rally - Telegraph Herald

Western Hockey League
Two Blazers on national junior team for World Championship Tournament - CFJC
Petruic Signs ECHL Pro Deal - Discover Moose Jaw
Over $260,000 up for Grabs in Hockey Harvest Lottery - Discover Moose Jaw
Zary, Garand of Kamloops Blazers crack Team Canada roster for World Junior Hockey Championship - Kamloops This Week
Garand of Kamloops Blazers cracks Team Canada for world juniors, Zary inches closer - Kamloops This Week
Rockets' Korczak named to Team Canada - Kelowna Daily Courier
Hockey Canada cuts seven players from World Junior Camp - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Cougars goalie named to national team - Prince George Citizen
Swift Current Broncos won't throw in the towel - Regina Leader-Post
Warriors D-man coming off a year to forget - Winnipeg Free Press

Lacrosse

Major League Lacrosse
Boston Cannons to raffle off two days with championship trophy - Patriot Ledger

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
CPLs York 9 FC rebrands as York United FC with new logo and colours - Toronto Globe and Mail
Canadian Premier Leagues York 9 FC rebrands as York United FC with new logo, colours - Toronto Star

Major Arena Soccer League
Utica City FC re-signs trifecta - Rome Sentinel

Major League Soccer
what Austin FC hope to gain in December - Austin American-Statesman
MLS, Players' Association on 'shaky' standing with tensions rising over CBA - Cincinnati Enquirer
Crew SC podcast: The Final Test Nagbe, Santos out for MLS Cup - Columbus Dispatch
Caleb Porter: Crew losing Nagbe, Santos for MLS Cup is a 'big blow' - Columbus Dispatch
Drone views of new Crew Stadium downtown - Columbus Dispatch
How the Crew might replace Darlington Nagbe, Pedro Santos in MLS Cup - Columbus Dispatch
Dee Haslam: What MLS Cup berth means to Columbus Crew, and more - Columbus Dispatch
Seattle could cement MLS dynasty story against Crew in MLS Cup - Columbus Dispatch
Columbus Crew: Darlington Nagbe, Pedro Santos out for MLS Cup - Columbus Dispatch
De George: Season-ending rout adds to U.S. Soccer excitement for 2021 - Delaware County Times
MLS Cup preview: Seattle to cement dynasty or Columbus winning at home? Predictions, tactics, more - ESPN
About 20% of MLS players tested positive for coronavirus, players' union exec says - Fox News
Crew M Nagbe confirms positive test for COVID-19 - Gwinnett Daily Post
Two Crew midfielders out for MLS Cup - Gwinnett Daily Post
Crew stand in way of another Sounders MLS Cup title - Gwinnett Daily Post
Mellinger Minutes podcast: Chiefs, Matt Besler, KC NWSL team - Kansas City Star
Loons pick up 2021 options for seven, negotiating with several top players - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Sigi Schmid's influence still felt in Columbus, Seattle - New York Newsday
MLS Cup will cap a turbulent 25th anniversary season - Orange County Register
An Orlando City fans guide to offseason - Orlando Sentinel
How to watch Manchester United-City on NBC, MLS Cup on Fox, Real Madrid-Atletico - Philly.com
'We're not going to take this chance for granted': Seattle Sounders aiming for third MLS Cup - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Crew rule out Darlington Nagbe, Pedro Santos for MLS Cup - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Sigi Schmid's influence still felt in Columbus, Seattle - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Columbus hosts Seattle in MLS Cup final - Tacoma News Tribune
Seattle Sounders Gonzalo Pineda to interview again with D.C. United - Washington Post
Columbus Crew's Darlington Nagbe: 'I tested positive' for COVID-19 - WCMH
Columbus Crew will play for MLS Cup without starters Nagbe, Santos - WCMH
VIDEO: Who Will Win MLS Cup? Full Preview - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
Kansas Citys NWSL soccer team led by local couple; analysis - Kansas City Star

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