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Headlines for September 14, 2019

Baseball

Appalachian League
Minor League Notes: Ex-Burlington player Rohlman delivers title for Legends with home run - Burlington Times-News

Atlantic League
Elmora Troopers celebrated at Somerset Patriots game - Bridgewater Courier-News

California League
Basabe's single leads Visalia to 4-2 win over Lake Elsinore - Fresno Bee

Canadian American League
New Jersey Jackals on verge of title after 2-0 win over Sussex County Miners - Newark Star-Ledger

Carolina League
Blue Rocks edge Woodpeckers 2-0 to force decisive 5th game for title - Fayetteville Observer
Photos: PHOTOS: Woodpeckers play Delaware Blue Rock game four. - Fayetteville Observer
Blue Rocks edge Woodpeckers 1-0 to force decisive 5th game for title - Fayetteville Observer

Eastern League
Baysox season comes to an end with a 5-2 loss to the Trenton Thunder in Eastern League Championship Series - Annapolis Capital Gazette
Thunder outfielder Rashad Crawford's bounce back season ends with Eastern League title - Trentonian
Thunder pitcher Michael King still an option for Yankees after strong ELCS outing - Trentonian
Thunder capture fourth Eastern League championship in franchise history - Trentonian

Florida State League
Tim Tebow's argument against paying college athletes is laughable - Port Saint Lucie Tribune

International League
Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame: Joe Horrigan helped make football shrine great - Buffalo News
Either way, ex-Bulls player had title time - Burlington Times-News
Columbus Clippers' league title a real group effort - Columbus Dispatch
Stripers 2019 season not quite historic, but one of the franchise's best - Gwinnett Daily Post
Tim Tebow weighs in on California bill that would allow college players to be paid - Syracuse Post Standard

Midwest League
Fans prove their LumberKing loyalty through playoffs - Clinton Herald
Wild pitch leads to a South Bend Cubs walk-off win in Game 2 - South Bend Tribune

Northwest League
M's prospect, former AquaSox Kyle Lewis blazes onto scene - Everett Herald

Pacific Coast League
River Cats complete sweep of Express for PCL championship - Austin American-Statesman
Express savor a season of accomplishments but hope for more - Austin American-Statesman
Adios, ballpark: Deal on table to move ice rink to parking lot near The Row - Reno Gazette-Journal
Sacramento River Cats sweep Round Rock Express for PCL title - Sacramento Bee

Pioneer League
Raptors take game one of championship series 5-3 over Chukars - Idaho Falls Post Register
Chukars drop championship series opener to Raptors - KIFI
Ogden Raptors beat Idaho Falls 5-3 to take Game 1 in championship series - Ogden Standard-Examiner

South Atlantic League
Lexington clinches SAL title with win over Crawdads - Hickory Daily Record
Former UK star and and elder statesman lead Legends to second straight championship - Lexington Herald-Leader

Texas League
Drillers edge Sod Poodles in pitcher's duel, 2-0 - Amarillo Globe-News
Texas League Championship Series: Parker Curry takes the mound for Drillers in Game 4 - Tulsa World
Texas League Championship Series: Markus Solbach pitches Game 3 gem in Drillers' 2-0 win over Sod Poodles - Tulsa World

Basketball

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What Joe Johnson Signing With The Detroit Pistons Means For Ice Cube's BIG3 League - Forbes

NBA G League
Donnie Tyndall hired as Drive coach - Holland Sentinel

Women's National Basketball Association
Mercury forward Sancho Lyttle retiring after 15 WNBA seasons - Arizona Republic
No denying Sky players think the world of their Coach of the Year - Chicago Daily Herald
Aces coach Bill Laimbeer urges bigger turnout for playoff game - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sparks primed for playoff intensity vs. Seattle Storm - Los Angeles Daily News
WNBA playoff format continues to draw mixed reviews - Los Angeles Daily News
Sparks playoff favorites with healthy Candace Parker - Los Angeles Times

Football

Canadian Football League
Stampeders eager for another shot at 'best team in the league' Ticats - Calgary Sun
STAMPS NOTES: Time to make a statement against Hamilton - Calgary Sun
Steve Milton: Tiger-Cats' focus will be tested by nine-day Alberta stay - Hamilton Spectator
Steve Milton: Hamilton Tiger-Cats look for oasis in 15-year Calgary desert - Hamilton Spectator
Alouettes don't want lightning to strike twice - Montreal Gazette
Alouettes at Saskatchewan Roughriders: Five things you should know - Montreal Gazette
Pressure on Riders to replace Hughes - Montreal Gazette
'We're going to come out and hit them in the mouth,' Als Campbell vows - Montreal Gazette
Boxscore - Hamilton v Calgary - National Post
Stampeders eager for another shot at 'best team in the league' Ticats - National Post
STAMPS NOTES: Time to make a statement against Hamilton - National Post
REDBLACKS FALL AGAIN: Ottawa goes from bad to worse in loss to B.C. - Ottawa Citizen
Rick Campbell, Devone Claybrooks have a strong friendship off the football field - Ottawa Citizen
Friends and foes: Campbell, Claybrooks have strong bond off the football field - Ottawa Citizen
Without Sinopoli and Williams, Redblacks look to win in QB Jennings' return to B.C. - Ottawa Citizen
Vanstone: Riders' offence must regain early-season form - Regina Leader-Post
Charleston Hughes not suiting up for Roughriders on Saturday - Regina Leader-Post
Pressure on Riders to replace Hughes - Regina Leader-Post
Mitch Picton focused for potential home debut with Roughriders - Regina Leader-Post
Lions 29, Redblacks 5: A much-needed win, with no sacks - Vancouver Sun

Indoor Football League
Gladiators announce new head coach - Albuquerque Journal

Hockey

American Hockey League
Canadiens Notebook: Claude Julien excited about getting back to work - Montreal Gazette
Kerfoot's speed stands out at Maple Leafs training camp - Toronto Sun
New lines, defence pairs debut as Jets training camp underway - Winnipeg Free Press

ECHL
Growlers to stage news conference Tuesday; Mile One lease negotiations expected to be key topic - St. John's Telegram

Federal Prospects Hockey League
Future looking bright for Ice Breakers and their fans - Willoughby News-Herald

North American Hockey League
Dunkirk resident minds the net for Black Bears - Annapolis Capital Gazette
Area roundup (9/12): Chippewa Steel announce captains - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Ice Dogs get early start with exhibition game - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Chippewa sours Janesville Jets season opener behind Dirks' hat trick - Janesville Gazette
Junior hockey: Green, Pitts lead Maine Nordiques to organization's first win - Lewiston Sun-Journal

Ontario Hockey League
Erie Otters fall to London Knights in preseason matchup - Erie Times-News
Guelph Storm finds a late bloomer in Jacob Roach (8 photos) - Guelph Today
Opinion | Scott Radley's (Not So) Deep Thoughts - Hamilton Spectator
Keane trade still paying off for Knights this year - London Free Press
Pearson nets two in shootout win - Owen Sound Sun Times
Sting can't protect early lead in pre-season loss to Spitfires - Sarnia Observer
Hounds bench boss wants more - Sault Star
Local roundup: Purboo scores twice as Spitfires beat Sting 4-2 in exhibition play - Windsor Star

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Cape Breton signs affiliate player ahead of new season - Cape Breton Post
Cape Breton connections headed to NHL main camps - Cape Breton Post
Sea Dogs hand Islanders 7-2 loss on home ice - Charlottetown Guardian
Mooseheads close pre-season with loss to Wildcats - Halifax Chronicle-Herald

SPHL
Fayetteville Marksmen to play 1st pro hockey game on Army base - Fayetteville Observer
Cleve In The Eve: Rivermen sign Walker, could have brothers on team - Peoria Journal Star

United States Hockey League
Storm defeat Des Moines in preseason game - Kearney Daily Hub

Western Hockey League
Final pre-season set huge for Brandon players - Brandon Sun
Wheat Kings Top Warriors In Final Pre-Season Home Game - Discover Moose Jaw
Kamloops Blazers' perfect pre-season continues - Kamloops This Week
Rockets fall with stars out of lineup - Kelowna Daily Courier
Wheatcroft commanding attention - Lethbridge Herald
A family legacy in the making: Tigers prospect Aidan Brook boasts impressive Western Hockey League ties - Medicine Hat News
Tigers improve to 2-1 in pre-season with win over Rebels - Medicine Hat News
Raiders earn pre-season shootout win in Regina - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Tigers edge Rebels in WHL preseason action - Red Deer Advocate
Austin Pratt named Regina Pats' captain - Regina Leader-Post
Pats fall 3-2 in shootout to Prince Albert - Regina Leader-Post
Dan Cloutier leaves Canucks as team replaces departed scouts - Vancouver Sun

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Steve Milton: Forge FC back into first place, closing in on berth in CPL final - Hamilton Spectator
Pacific FC to face off against FC Edmonton Saturday at Westhills Stadium - Victoria News

Major Arena Soccer League
Here are SeaWolves players to watch in the second season - Osceola News Gazette

Major League Soccer
Predicting Atlanta United's starting 11 vs. Columbus - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Revolution's keys to victory over Orlando - Boston Globe
Final four games will serve as a barometer for Columbus Crew - Columbus Dispatch
Curtin says Union plan is to man-up with L.A. - Delaware County Times
Wondo scores at Yankee Stadium, but Quakes lose again - East Bay Times
Atlanta United strive to hurt Crew's playoff chances - Gwinnett Daily Post
Utah Royals fan banned from stadium, NWSL after alleged racist behavior against Portland GK - KSL
Galaxy confident of MLS playoff berth with 5 games left - Los Angeles Daily News
LAFC still has plenty to play for in regular season - Los Angeles Daily News
Where do the Galaxy and LAFC stand in the MLS playoff race? - Los Angeles Times
MLS West remains tight squeeze for Loons, everyone else - Minneapolis Star Tribune
New York City FC scores two goals in three minutes near end of first half to beat Eathquakes - New York Newsday
New York City FC coverage - New York Newsday
NYCFC vs. Toronto FC - New York Newsday
Red Bulls look to last season for inspiration in chase for spot in MLS postseason - New York Newsday
Orlando City set for must-win home match against New England Revolution - Orlando Sentinel
Union's Marco Fabian, LAFC's Carlos Vela could face each other for first time in duel of Mexican stars - Philly.com
From secret to sensation: Loons midfielder Hassani Dotson rises to MLS rookie of year contention - St. Paul Pioneer Press
TFC plans not to drown against the on-coming Rapids - Toronto Sun
'D.C.' marvels over developing into a future superhero for Whitecaps - Vancouver Sun

National Women's Soccer League
Fan who made racist comments toward Portland Thorns FC goalkeeper Adrianna Franch banned from Rio Tinto Stadium, all National Women's Soccer League games - Deseret News
Utah Royals FC takes step backward, falls to Houston Dash 2-1 - Deseret News
Utah Royals fan banned from stadium, NWSL after alleged racist behavior against Portland GK - KSL
Houston Dash snap Utah Royals' 5-match unbeaten run, 2-1 - KSL
Orlando Pride head to North Carolina to face top-ranked Courage - Orlando Sentinel
NWSL bans fan that yelled racist comments at Portland Thorns goalkeeper - Portland Oregonian
3 takeaways from Royals FC's loss to Houston - Salt Lake Tribune
Royals FC loses 2-1 to Houston Dash - Salt Lake Tribune
USWNT star Megan Rapinoe addresses panel focused on girls' youth soccer - Washington Post

United Soccer League Championship
Legion FC's unbeaten streak ends, loses to Saint Louis FC - AL.com
Future for United includes new place to practice - Albuquerque Journal
Phoenix Rising FC faces LA Galaxy II - Arizona Republic
Sports Desk: Lobos guard against being overwhelmed at Notre Dame - KRQE
Utah Royals fan banned from stadium, NWSL after alleged racist behavior against Portland GK - KSL
Adios, ballpark: Deal on table to move ice rink to parking lot near The Row - Reno Gazette-Journal

United Soccer League One
From South Africa, Tumi Moshobane finds home with Lansing Ignite - Lansing State Journal

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