Today's Alternative and Minor League Sports Headlines from OurSports Central

Headlines for February 12, 2021

Baseball

American Association
Lincoln Saltdogs bring back Curt Smith for eighth season - Lincoln Journal Star
Summer Hail Mary: Goldeyes, Bombers hold breath, COVID ball still in the air - Winnipeg Sun

Appalachian League
After losing Yankees affiliation, Pulaski's baseball team rebrands as the 'River Turtles' - Richmond Times-Dispatch

California League
Giants HQ: Why fans should set expectations higher than projections in 2021 - East Bay Times
Rawhide extends affiliation with Diamondbacks, ballclub stays in Visalia through 2030 - Visalia Times-Delta

Carolina League
Augusta GreenJackets accept invitation to join Atlanta Braves organization - Augusta Chronicle
2021 Minor League Teams List - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Hillcats officially sign 10-year PDL, becomes Cleveland's new Low-A affiliate - Lynchburg News & Advance
Chicago Cubs affiliate Myrtle Beach Pelicans drops to low-A - Myrtle Beach Sun News
2021 Minor League Teams List - The State

Eastern League
Here's who the Somerset Patriots will play as a Yankees affiliate - Bridgewater Courier-News
2021 Minor League Teams List - Centre Daily Times
Minor leagues get a reset with 120-team regional alignment - Centre Daily Times
Flying Squirrels' boss Lou DiBella sees new MLB partnership aiding ballpark quest - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Florida State League
Mets trim spring training schedule, cut Clover Park seating - Port Saint Lucie Tribune

Frontier League
Ottawa Titans sign pitchers Cody Thompson and Micah Kaczor - Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa Titans sign pair of pitchers - Ottawa Citizen

International League
Lehigh Valley IronPigs are part of the new Triple-A East League in the Northeast Division with familiar foes. - Allentown Morning Call
Gwinnett Stripers aligned with Braves for next 10 seasons - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
2021 Minor League Teams List - Auburn Citizen
Yankees, RailRiders announce new 10-year deal - Citizens Voice
Clippers will see new opponents after realignment of minor league baseball - Columbus Dispatch
Cubs, Kernels and River Bandits part of new MiLB restructure - Des Moines Register
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp officially accept promotion to Triple-A - Florida Times-Union
Gwinnett Stripers, Atlanta Braves extend affiliation agreement for 10 seasons - Gwinnett Daily Post
Indianapolis minor league team accepts Pirates invitation at Triple-A - Indianapolis Star
Jumbo Shrimp, Iron Pigs, Storm Chasers among new rivals for St. Paul Saints - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Nashville Sounds announce affiliation with the Milwaukee Brewers - Nashville Tennessean
Norfolk Tides join newly created Triple-A East as part of minor leagues restructuring - Newport News Daily Press
2021 Minor League Teams List - Omaha World-Herald
Twins make Alex Colome deal official - St. Paul Pioneer Press
IL, PCL out under revamped alignment; Syracuse Mets part of new Triple-A league - Syracuse Post Standard
International League rebranded as Mud Hens become part of Triple-A East - Toledo Blade
Columbus Clippers extend agreement with Cleveland as part of minor league realignment plan - WCMH
Buffalo Bisons to remain Toronto Blue Jays Triple-A affiliate - WGRZ
Worcester Red Sox placed in Triple-A East as MLB realigns minor leagues - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Bulls, Rays extend relationship through 2030 - WRAL

Midwest League
Minor leagues get a reset with 120-team regional alignment - Bloomington Pantagraph
2021 Minor League Teams List - Bloomington Pantagraph
Dayton Dragons accept invitation to join new baseball's revamped minor-league system - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps accept move up to High-A for Padres - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps join High-A - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Lansing Lugnuts reach 10-year partnership with Oakland Athletics - Lansing State Journal
River Bandits, Royals finalize 10-year partnership - Quad City Times
Captains sign 10-year agreement as Indians High-A affiliate - Willoughby News-Herald

Northwest League
Hillsboro Hops officially announce affiliation deal - Portland Tribune
It's official: Spokane Indians sign professional development license with Colorado Rockies - Spokane Spokesman-Review
2021 Minor League Teams List - Tri-City Herald

Northwoods League
Rox sign ROCORI grad Jack Steil for 2021 season - St. Cloud Times
Northwoods League: Pair of Baylor Bears sign with Stingers - West Central Tribune

Pacific Coast League
OKC Dodgers: MLB dissolves Pacific Coast League in realignment. Here's what it means for the Dodgers - Daily Oklahoman
Salt Lake Bees, Los Angeles Angels to remain partners through 2030 in new 'Triple-A West' - KSL
Aviators to join Triple-A West in reorganized minor leagues - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Live Batting Practice at Las Vegas Ballpark - Las Vegas Sun
Reno Aces will play in Triple-A West, no more Pacific Coast League - Reno Gazette-Journal
Reno Aces renew 10-year affiliation with MLB's Arizona Diamondbacks - Reno Gazette-Journal
Sacramento announces 10-year deal to stay with the Giants - Sacramento Bee
Minor leagues get a reset with 120-team regional alignment - Sacramento Bee
2021 Minor League Teams List - Sacramento Bee
The Salt Lake Bees will remain the L.A. Angels top minor league affiliate with new, 10-year agreeement - Salt Lake Tribune
Longtime Salt Lake Bees broadcaster Steve Klauke eager to get behind mic again after pandemic shut down Minor League Baseball in 2020 - Salt Lake Tribune

Pioneer League
Salt Lake Bees, Los Angeles Angels to remain partners through 2030 in new 'Triple-A West' - KSL

South Atlantic League
Asheville Tourists officially sign player development league license with Houston Astros - Asheville Citizen-Times
Asheville Tourists officially sign player development league license with Houston Astros - Asheville Citizen-Times
Aberdeen IronBirds to play High-A baseball as part of MLBs new Minor League agreement, unsure on timetable - Baltimore Sun
Greensboro, Winston-Salem baseball teams placed in new High-A East league - Greensboro News and Record
Greenville Drive won't be playing in South Atlantic League any more - Greenville News
Hudson Valley Renegades join new High-A 'East' League - Poughkeepsie Journal
Rome Braves accept PDL Invite to officially become Atlanta's High-A Affiliate through 2030 - Rome News-Tribune
2021 Minor League Teams List - Winston-Salem Journal
Minor leagues get a reset with 120-team regional alignment - Winston-Salem Journal

Southern League
Trash Pandas, Barons, Biscuits join revamped minor league baseball system - AL.com
Trash Pandas, Barons, Biscuits join revamped minor league baseball system - AL.com
M-Braves, seven former Southern League clubs move to Double-A South - Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Blue Wahoos make partnership with Miami Marlins, MLB official - Pensacola News Journal

Texas League
Sod Poodles sign 10-year MLB affiliation with Diamondbacks"> - Amarillo Globe-News
Hooks part of new Double-A Central League in MLB realignment - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
RockHounds announce 10-year affiliation with As - Midland Reporter Telegram
2021 Minor League Teams List - Odessa American
TEXAS LEAGUE: RockHounds announce staff, affiliation - Odessa American
Naturals will remain KC Royals affiliate - Springdale Morning News
Drillers now are in Double-A Central after MLB renames all minor leagues - Tulsa World

Basketball

National Basketball League of Canada
VIDEO: Tim Kendrick named president of new Eastern Canadian Basketball League - Charlottetown Guardian
Tim Kendrick named president of new Eastern Canadian Basketball League - Charlottetown Guardian

NBA G League
Charge drop opener in NBA G League bubble to Memphis Hustle - Canton Repository
Utah Jazz: Udoka Azubuike out indefinitely with severe ankle sprain - Deseret News
Defense sleeps in during Erie's early NBA G League win over Raptors 905 - Erie Times-News
Mad Ants start off 0-2 after another close loss - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Greensboro Swarm loses to Canton Charge; Vernon Carey scores 32 points - Greensboro News and Record
Greensboro Swarm loses NBA G League season opener to Westchester - Greensboro News and Record
Vipers outlast Clippers to claim first win of 2021 season - KGBT
Defensive effort puts Vipers in win column - McAllen Monitor
76ers' Paul Reed puts up 20 and 10 game in NBA G League debut - Rookie Wire
Mavericks' Tyrell Terry off to strong start on NBA G League assignment - Rookie Wire
Princepal Singh Is Ready for the Big Stage - Sports Illustrated
VIDEO: Devon Dotson (12 Points) Highlights vs. Greensboro Swarm - YouTube
VIDEO: Sir'Dominic Pointer (17 Points) Highlights vs. Greensboro Swarm - YouTube
VIDEO: Vernon Carey Jr. with 32 Points vs. Canton Charge - YouTube
VIDEO: Top Plays of the Day - 02/12/2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Agua Caliente Clippers vs. Iowa Wolves - Condensed Game - YouTube
VIDEO: Tyler Cook with 25 Points vs. Agua Caliente Clippers - YouTube
VIDEO: Sheldon Mac with 23 Points vs. Greensboro Swarm - YouTube
VIDEO: Sheldon Mac (23 Points) Highlights vs. Greensboro Swarm - YouTube
VIDEO: Ty-Shon Alexander with 24 Points vs. Greensboro Swarm - YouTube
VIDEO: Delaware Blue Coats vs. Santa Cruz Warriors - Condensed Game - YouTube
VIDEO: Paul Reed Posts 23-PTS, 12-REB in Win (February 12) - YouTube
VIDEO: Amir Coffey with 20 Points vs. Iowa Wolves - YouTube
VIDEO: Nico Mannion with 22 Points vs. Delaware Blue Coats - YouTube
VIDEO: Ignite Goes 2-0 - YouTube
VIDEO: Andrew Rowsey Sinks 22 Points in Lakeland Magic Win - YouTube
VIDEO: Jeremiah Martin with 21 Points vs. Lakeland Magic - YouTube
VIDEO: Jonathan Kuminga Scores 24 Points in Ignite Win (February 12) - YouTube
VIDEO: Mamadi Diakite with 20 Points vs. Long Island Nets - YouTube
VIDEO: Oklahoma City Blue vs. G League Ignite - Condensed Game - YouTube
VIDEO: Jonathan Kuminga with 24 Points vs. Oklahoma City Blue - YouTube
VIDEO: Moses Brown with 20 Points vs. G League Ignite - YouTube
VIDEO: Checking in with Myles Powell - YouTube
VIDEO: Ty-Shon Alexander Scores 24 Points in Charge Win (February 12) - YouTube
VIDEO: Jalen Adams with 20 Points vs. Raptors 905 - YouTube
VIDEO: Raptors 905 vs. Erie BayHawks - Condensed Game - YouTube
VIDEO: Jordan Bell Sinks 25 PTS in Erie Win (February 12) - YouTube
VIDEO: Henry Ellenson (17 Points) Highlights vs. Erie BayHawks - YouTube
VIDEO: Malachi Flynn with 23 Points vs. Erie BayHawks - YouTube
VIDEO: Alize Johnson with 23 Points vs. Erie BayHawks - YouTube
VIDEO: Will Magnay with 20 Points vs. Raptors 905 - YouTube

Women's National Basketball Association
Kia Nurse switches from baby vet to team of vets with trade to Mercury - Arizona Republic
Wings hopeful WNBA draft stock can build a championship foundation in Dallas - Dallas Morning News
Los Angeles Sparks sign free agent Amanda Zahui B.; Las Vegas Aces sign Riquna Williams - ESPN
WNBA free agency 2021 grades -- Chicago Sky, Las Vegas Aces score high marks - ESPN
Storm sign Stephanie Talbot, Tamera 'Ty' Young - Gwinnett Daily Post
WNBA approves Raiders owner Mark Davis purchase of Aces - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Amanda Zahui B. attracted by Sparks winning culture - Los Angeles Daily News
Amanda Zahui B. joins Sparks, Riquna Williams departs - Los Angeles Daily News
After Sparks lose guard Riquna Williams to Las Vegas, they sign Amanda Zahui B. from Liberty - Los Angeles Times
Natasha Howard brings championship mentality to Liberty - New York Daily News
Seattle Storm sign Stephanie Talbot, Tamera Young to training camp contracts - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Longhorns Star As No. 1 Draft Pick To WNBA Dallas Wings? - Sports Illustrated
WNBA Power Rankings: The Rich Got Richer In The Offseason - UPROXX

Football

Canadian Football League
Gerry Moddejonge: Edmonton Football Team's hiring habits will forecast fate of CFL season - Edmonton Journal
EE Football Team's hiring habits will forecast fate of CFL season - Edmonton Sun
Vanstone: COVID-19 creates an empty feeling at Mosaic Stadium - Regina Leader-Post
Rider Rumblings: How did the Riders fare during free agency? - Regina Leader-Post
Vanstone: Roughriders' offence requires an effective rollout - Regina Leader-Post
Questions remain for Roughriders after free-agent frenzy - Regina Leader-Post
Rider Rumblings: How did the Riders fare during free agency? - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Jeremy O'Day wraps up a busy free-agent period for Saskatchewan Roughriders - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Sack leader Hughes ready to anchor hungry veteran defensive line in Toronto - Toronto Star
MLSE diversity, inclusion executive looking to make a difference inside and out - Toronto Star
Summer Hail Mary: Goldeyes, Bombers hold breath, COVID ball still in the air - Winnipeg Sun

Hockey

American Hockey League
Connor McMichaels first goal gives Hershey Bears first win - ABC 27
Everyday Ivan? Roadrunners think goaltender Prosvetov has what it takes to play, win regularly - Arizona Daily Star
Roadrunners GM Steve Sullivan fired; parent-club Coyotes offer few details - Arizona Daily Star
Condors to host Henderson in first home game in 341 days - Bakersfield Californian
AHL: Hershey Bears Connor McMichael scores first professional goal, game-winner in win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton - Carlisle Sentinel
Wolves power past Griffins, move to 4-0 - Chicago Daily Herald
McMichael's power-play goal lifts Hershey past Penguins - Citizens Voice
Grand Rapids Griffins announcer Bob Kaser undergoes successful heart surgery - Grand Rapids Press
Grand Rapids Griffins rally falls short in Chicago - Grand Rapids Press
Golden Knights fans have mixed feelings over new gold helmets - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Laval Rocket ready for liftoff after 11-month layoff - Montreal Gazette
The Latest: Ontarios 2 AHL teams cleared for home games - Toronto Star
Ontario approves home games for AHLs Toronto Marlies, Belleville Senators - Toronto Star
WBS Penguins drop another close one, falling 3-2 to Hershey - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Barratt looks to make impact on IceHogs - WREX

ECHL
Komets' season previews? Let's go! - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Komets player capsules - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Komets' season previews? Let's go! - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Home-grown pair join rare group calling Coliseum home - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Kelly Cup is within team's reach if things break right - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Komets schedule - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Veteran group ready to play - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Federal Prospects Hockey League
FPHL to start with four teams - Danville Commercial-News
Local pro hockey: Four league teams plan to play next week, but not Wolves - Watertown Daily Times
Local pro hockey: Four FPHL teams plan to play next week, but not Wolves - Watertown Daily Times
Carolina Thunderbirds will start season next month, but all FPHL games will be on the road - Winston-Salem Journal

North American Hockey League
Ice Dogs fall to Chippewa Steel, 4-2, in first game of 3-game stand - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Tomahawks, Black Bears resume tightly contested series - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat

Ontario Hockey League
London Knight McMichael's clutch first pro goal a good sign of what's to come - London Free Press
OHL commissioner says league has yet to approve return-to-play plan - Niagara Falls Review
A look back at the Peterborough Petes teams from the first seven decades - Peterborough Examiner
No OHL season just yet, but the Peterborough Petes are raring to go - Peterborough Examiner

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Former Mooseheads star Ehlers flourishing with the Winnipeg Jets - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
VIDEO: Protected Environments: Luke Henman Mic'D Up - YouTube

United States Hockey League
Hot start powers Force to victory over Lincoln - Fargo Forum
Friday's Storm game postponed - Kearney Daily Hub
Power play: Urdahl continues hot streak, but Stars fall in Fargo - Lincoln Journal Star
USHL: Fighting Saints open three-game weekend at home against Waterloo - Telegraph Herald
USHL: Saints' Buyalsky jets way into college opportunity at Vermont - Telegraph Herald

Western Hockey League
Regina to serve as WHL East Division hub for Saskatchewan, Manitoba teams - CJOB
WHL East Division hub approved - Prince Albert Daily Herald
WHL gets approval for East Division hub in Regina - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
WHL Approved for Hub in Regina - Swift Current Online
Former Bronco Estephan Scores AHL Contract - Swift Current Online
Western Hockey League's East Division set to play season in Regina hub - TSN
Western Hockey League's East Division set to play season in Regina hub - TSN
Western Hockey League's East Division set to play season in Regina hub - TSN

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
Thunderbirds captain Jamieson was a believer in NLL bubble in Halifax - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
How Close Was the NLL to Pulling Off a Bubble? - Inside Lacrosse
NLL star Jamieson named governor of Six Nations' Junior A lacrosse squad - Yahoo News Canada

Premier Lacrosse League
Rob Pannell Dealt to Redwoods in Blockbuster to Start PLL Player Movement - Inside Lacrosse
Rob Pannell Traded to Redwoods LC - Lacrosse Bucket
Atlas LC Trades Rob Pannell to Redwoods LC - US Lacrosse Magazine
Archers LC Awarded No. 2 Pick in 2021 Premier Lacrosse League Entry Draft - US Lacrosse Magazine
Ivy League rejected proposal to host lacrosse season in 'bubble' funded by Joe Tsai 86 LAW 90 - Yale Daily News

Other

Major League Rugby
Why ex-All Black Andy Ellis left New Zealand to play for New York team - Stuff
Road Warriors: Toronto Raptors will have to complete home schedule in Tampa - Yahoo Canada Sports

Soccer

Major Arena Soccer League
Digest: MLB to open season with 15 games on April 1 - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Major League Soccer
A projected Atlanta United depth chart - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United announces deal with Santiago Sosa - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tepper Sports & Entertainment brings some employees back - Charlotte Observer
New York Red Bulls, MLS don't want Kaku transfer certificate released - ESPN
Inter Miami, Josh Penn agree to deal - Florida Sun-Sentinel
Galaxy's Chicharito may have found himself after lost season - Los Angeles Times
Nashville SC: Randall Leal is selected for Costa Rica national team - Nashville Tennessean
Toronto FC considering starting 2021 season out of Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida - SB Nation
MLSE diversity, inclusion executive looking to make a difference inside and out - Toronto Star
FC Cincinnati to play home opener at West End stadium in mid-May - WCPO
VIDEO: Black Executives in Soccer Discuss Increasing Black Representation in MLS - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
New KC NWSL soccer team stars to play in SheBelieves Cup - Kansas City Star
Kansas City NWSL team: Huw Williams message to players - Kansas City Star
USWNT star Alex Morgan calls Taylor Swift a huge inspiration - Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Pride star Alex Morgan energized by return to USWNT - Orlando Sentinel
Harvard standout Murphy Agnew tabbed as NWSL Discovery Player - Soccer Wire

United Soccer League Championship
RGV FC announce Wilber Cabrera as new head coach - KGBT
NM United believes new stadium well help with launch of professional women's team - KOBTV
United fans attempt to get lawmakers attention to build soccer stadium - KRQE
RGV FC announces Wilmer Cabrera as new head coach - McAllen Monitor

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