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Headlines for May 15, 2012

Baseball

American Association
Voice of Bison, RedHawks has skin cancer - Fargo Forum
RailCats cruise in final tuneup before season opener - Gary Post-Tribune
PHOTO: The center of attention - Kansas City Kansan
Frank White on leaving the majors, coaching T-Bones - Kansas City Star
New T-Bones ace fell just short of major leagues - Kansas City Star
X's make roster cuts for opening day - KTIV
It's official: LaPanta is named Wild TV play-by-play man - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Welcome home on the road - Minneapolis Star Tribune
HERSOM: X's turning to Japanese talent again - Sioux City Journal
Goldeyes trim roster ahead of season start - Winnipeg Free Press
On the Home Front - Winnipeg Free Press
Goldeyes dump pitchers - Winnipeg Sun
Saints edge past Goldeyes - Winnipeg Sun

Atlantic League
Ultimate Astros Minor league notebook: Dallas Keuchel finesses improved ERA - Houston Chronicle

California League
Lutz pounds another HR as Blaze rips Stockton, 11-6 - Bakersfield Californian
Visalia Rawhide report for Tuesday, May 15 - Fresno Bee
Homers help Nuts beat Giants - Modesto Bee
San Jose Giants lose to Modesto - San Jose Mercury News
Local Roundup - Stockton Record
Mavericks use power display to rout Rawhide - Victorville Daily Press

Carolina League
Ex-Key, 1st-round pick Billy Rowell gets 50-game ban - Frederick News-Post
Hillcats' defense shuts down Blue Rocks - Lynchburg News & Advance
Rain washes out Pelicans for second night in a row - Myrtle Beach Sun News
P-Nats and Keys postponed - Potomac News
Rain postpones Mudcats - Raleigh News and Observer
Dash game washed away by rains - Winston-Salem Journal

Coastal Plain League
More funding approved for outdated Legion Field - Florence Morning News
Generals announce 2012 roster - Petersburg Progress-Index

Eastern League
Aeros' Soto gives up five runs in loss - Akron Beacon Journal
Erie hand Aeros fourth straight loss - Canton Repository
Extra Innings - Bucs great Dave Parker set for Uht - Erie Daily Times/Morning News
Fans flock to broadcast of 'All Bets are Off' at Uht Park - Erie Daily Times/Morning News
SeaWolves win 6th in row - Erie Daily Times/Morning News
STRAUB: Area boasts great athletes, people - New Britain Herald
Brentz adds to hot streak in Dogs' win - Portland Press Herald
Giants' farm director hoping to see a more fit Squirrels' lineup - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Trenton Thunder power surge surprises manager Tony Franklin ... and Yankees brass - Trenton Times

Florida State League
Bradenton Maraduers stymied by St. Lucie's Mejia - Bradenton Herald
Crabs unload on unlucky Miracle - Charlotte Sun
D-Cubs get out of last - Daytona Beach News-Journal
Crabs pummel Miracle - Fort Myers News-Press
Miracle outfielder Ray named FSL Player of the Week - Fort Myers News-Press
Minors: Stone Crabs blow out Miracle, 13-1 - Naples Daily News
Miami Marlins see similarities between Jupiter Hammerheads prospect Christian Yelich and Washington - Palm Beach Post
Florida State League: St. Lucie Mets top Marauders - Port Saint Lucie Tribune

Frontier League
CornBelters sign Ruben Sierra Jr. - Bloomington Pantagraph
Miners fall to Otters in exhibition game at Bosse Field - Marion Daily Republican
Pitching could hold key for Grizzlies - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Local briefs - Washington Observer-Reporter
RiverHawks gearing up for home opener - WREX

International League
G-Braves split doubleheader with Mud Hens - Access North Georgia
IronPigs hang on for Game 2 win, split doubleheader with Louisville - Allentown Morning Call
Bisons come home for a long stay - Buffalo News
Bisons rout Knights in homestand finale - Charlotte Observer
Indians on deck - Columbus Dispatch
IL standings, Clippers box score - Columbus Dispatch
Clippers 5, Red Sox 3: LaPorta's three-run shot helps snap skid - Columbus Dispatch
Miranda's homer gives Bulls win over Yankees - Durham Herald-Sun
Lehigh Valley splits International League doubleheader with Louisville - Easton Express-Times
"G-Braves take down Mud Hens, Turner in Game 1" by Gwinnett Braves Blog - Gwinnett Daily Post
Indianapolis Indians receive impressive debut from Rick VandenHurk - Indianapolis Star
Lehigh Valley at Bats - Louisville Courier-Journal
Five-run fourth leads to Bats' first-game win over Lehigh Valley 5-1 - Louisville Courier-Journal
Slick-fielding Iglesias is swinging a hotter stick lately - Providence Journal
Bulls blank Scranton - Raleigh News and Observer
Former Tide picks up win in relief for Indianapolis - Virginian Pilot
Former SWB slugger beats Yankees with HR - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader

Midwest League
Kane County overpowers Timber Rattlers - Appleton Post-Crescent
Tyler Grimes - Beloit Daily News
Pitching duo sharp in 3-1 victory over visiting L'Kings - Beloit Daily News
Bowling Green, South Bend split doubleheader - Bowling Green Daily News
Hot Rods split doubleheader with South Bend - Bowling Green Daily News
Chiefs edge past Bees - Burlington Hawk Eye
Dragons reliever played on Northern Iowa hoops team in 2010 tourney - Dayton Daily News
Dragons error free, but lose again to Lansing - Dayton Daily News
Results mixed for ex-Dragons - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps starter battles for win - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps' bullpen falters in defeat - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps blank Whitecaps - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps shutout West Michigan - Fort Wayne News-Sentinel
West Michigan Whitecaps stunned by late home runs in Tuesday afternoon loss - Grand Rapids Press
Collier victimized by unearned run in West Michigan Whitecaps' loss - Grand Rapids Press
Brandon Loy's first homer as a pro wasted in West Michigan Whitecaps' loss to Fort Wayne - Holland Sentinel
West Michigan Whitecaps shut out in Fort Wayne - Holland Sentinel
Kane County Cougars rip Wisconsin Timber Rattlers - Kane County Chronicle
Great Lakes Loons drop fourth straight game - Midland Daily News
Chiefs survive gnarly ninth - Peoria Journal Star
Bandits implode in ninth - Quad City Times
Ninth-inning implosion sinks Bandits - Quad-Cities Online
Loon Line: Lake County Captains 4, Great Lakes Loons 1 - Saginaw News
Los Angeles Dodgers promote former Great Lakes Loons Elian Herrera, Jerry Sands - Saginaw News
Loon Line: Lake County Captains 6, Great Lakes Loons 3 - Saginaw News
Captains 6, Loons 3: Lindor has five RBI as Lake County wins for sixth time in seven games - Willoughby News-Herald

Northwoods League
NWL baseball: Host families play key role with 'Chucks - Wausau Daily Herald

Pacific Coast League
Topes Today - Albuquerque Journal
Tucson Padres: One-run losses add up for Padres in Okla. City - Arizona Daily Star
Sky Sox make necessary sacrifices - Colorado Springs Gazette
Iowa Cubs add pitcher with major-league experience - Des Moines Register
Salt Lake Bees: Beelines - Deseret News
Salt Lake Bees 'squeeze' out a victory - Deseret News
Fresno Grizzlies report for Tuesday, May 15 - Fresno Bee
Fresno Grizzlies closer Heath Hembree has a rare tough night in loss - Fresno Bee
51s rally, top Zephyrs in 11 - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Redbirds' skid reaches nine for a second time - Memphis Commercial Appeal
Sounds split doubleheader with Reno - Nashville Tennessean
New Orleans Zephyrs vs Las Vegas 51s, Z's win 5-2 - New Orleans Times-Picayune
New Orleans Zephyrs fall to the Las Vegas 51s 5-3 in 11 innings - New Orleans Times-Picayune
River Cats at a glance: Iowa rides home runs, veteran arm to top Cats - Sacramento Bee
Veteran Paul McAnulty drives Salt Lake Bees to 4-1 win against Albuquerque - Salt Lake Tribune
PCL baseball: Salt Lake Bees beat Albuquerque on squeeze play - Salt Lake Tribune
Bees sting Isotopes in Salt Lake City - Santa Fe New Mexican
Hit parade continues for Tacoma Rainiers - Tacoma News Tribune

South Atlantic League
GreenJackets Gameday: Must-see pitching - Augusta Chronicle
Overtime - Augusta Chronicle
Charlie Culberson's call-up makes GreenJackets proud - Augusta Chronicle
GreenJackets' staff dominant in victory over Braves - Augusta Chronicle
Power defeats Legends 3-2 - Charleston Gazette
South Atlantic League's Home Run Derby to be held on USS Yorktown - Charleston Post and Courier
Sand Gnats swat away RiverDogs - Charleston Post and Courier
Hoppers get rain-shortened win - Greensboro News and Record
Suns pull even with Crawdads - Hagerstown Herald-Mail
Legends unravel in 7th, lose 3-2 to Power - Lexington Herald-Leader
Rome Braves edged by GreenJackets - Rome News-Tribune
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Salisbury men advance to NCAA quarterfinal - Salisbury Daily Times
Bundy goes five innings but Shorebirds fall 4-1 to BlueClaws - Salisbury Daily Times
LIVE TWEETS: Lakewood BlueClaws at Delmarva Shorebirds - Salisbury Daily Times
Gnats pull one out in 10th - Savannah Morning News

Southern League
Barons score five in top of second in win over Pensacola - Birmingham News
Lookouts edge Mobile behind Nathan Eovaldi - Chattanooga Times & Free Press
M-Braves fall to stars - Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Smokies split with Jackson - Knoxville News-Sentinel
Dodgers' prospect Nathan Eovaldi shuts down BayBears on three hits - Mobile Register
BISCUIT CRUMBS: Tuesday's bright and early, 10:30 lineups - Montgomery Advertiser
BISCUIT CRUMBS: Tuesday: Suns 5, Biscuits 4 - Montgomery Advertiser
BISCUIT CRUMBS: Former big leaguer headed to Biscuits - Montgomery Advertiser
BISCUIT CRUMBS: Monday: Biscuits 3, Suns 2 - Montgomery Advertiser
Biscuits 3, Suns: Dyer getting it done for Biscuits - Montgomery Advertiser
Barons double up Wahoos - Pensacola News Journal

Texas League
Hooks game suspended by rain in 9th inning - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Drillers Lose To Naturals - KTUL
Missions rally to sweep RockHounds - Midland Reporter Telegram
Peterson's 9th-inning RBI sends 'Hounds past Frisco - Midland Reporter Telegram
TEXAS LEAGUE: Naturals get boost from Myers' HRs - Northwest Arkansas Times
TEXAS LEAGUE BASEBALL: Hounds stop losing skid with walk-off win - Odessa American
TEXAS LEAGUE BASEBALL: Barfield's bat coming around for RockHounds - Odessa American
Missions' Worrell embarks on new phase of baseball career - San Antonio Express News
New Missions coach Worrell played 14 seasons in MLB | The Local Scene - San Antonio Express News
In North Little Rock: Rosenthal, Conley shine for Double-A Cards - Springfield News-Leader
Drillers Update - Tulsa World
Top prospect powers Naturals past Drillers - Tulsa World

West Coast League
Knights baseball: Corvallis makes several roster moves - Corvallis Gazette Times

Basketball

NBA G League
Basketball: 66ers returning to Bixby - Tulsa World

Women's National Basketball Association
Sky defeat Liberty in exhibition game - Chicago Daily Herald
Sun Schedule - Hartford Courant
Harris first Lynx casualty last season and this season - Minneapolis Star Tribune
A slight change of plans for the Sun - New London Day
Sun drops exhibition finale to Washington 83-64 - New London Day
Shock cuts pair - Tulsa World
Mystics close out preseason with blowout of Sun - Washington Times

Football

Arena Football League
Former Bulldog Dain Taylor to return as defensive line coach - Des Moines Register

Canadian Football League
Stampeders lasso former Blue Bomber Lobendahn - Calgary Herald
Esks high school camp kicks off - Edmonton Journal
Eskimo brawler sent to jail - Edmonton Sun
Argos release Coughman - Edmonton Sun
Veteran defensive back Sanchez calls it a career... - Hamilton Spectator
Former Als president Larry Smith feels bad for club - Montreal Gazette
Two more join B.C. Lions QB corps - Ottawa Citizen
Lobendahn happy to continue CFL career with Stampeders - Ottawa Citizen
Benevides has big shoes to fill - Ottawa Sun
Davis, Greene deserve honour - Regina Leader-Post
Robservations ... Four-on-four is the answer for robotic NHL - Regina Leader-Post
Toronto Argonauts release Edawn Coughman after gun charge - Toronto Star
Argos release Coughman - Toronto Sun
Two more join Lions QB corps - Vancouver Province
Sanchez has few regrets after release - Vancouver Province
Veteran B.C. Lions defensive back Davis Sanchez calls it a career - Vancouver Sun
Fabien is keen to step up for team, give back to family - Vancouver Sun
Former B.C. Lions linebacker Cameron Wake signs extension with Miami Dolphins - Vancouver Sun
Veteran B.C. Lions defensive back Davis Sanchez calls it a career - Vancouver Sun
Winds knock over stadium wall - Winnipeg Free Press
Winds knock over stadium wall - Winnipeg Free Press
Best to use old stadium for entire season? - Winnipeg Free Press
Stamps ink Lobendahn - Winnipeg Sun

Indoor Football League
Steelhawks fall to Green Bay, begin home stand Saturday - Allentown Morning Call

Lone Star Football League
Dave Henry: The short list - Amarillo Globe-News
Magic Race Past Venom For First Home Win - KGBT

Professional Indoor Football League
Concussions: A dangerous mind game - Lake Charles American Press

Ultimate Indoor Football League
League suspends Johnstown Generals - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Ex-coach ran out of patience with Generals - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Tarpons 57, Raiders 42 > The Ledger > Photo Galleries: News > Photo 1 of 10 - Lakeland Ledger
Swept Away: Florida Picks Up Fourth Win Over Lakeland - Lakeland Ledger
Pro football: Florida Tarpons remain unbeaten, clinch conference title - Naples Daily News

Hockey

American Hockey League
Free agency primer: Heat may seek snipers, Irving eager to re-sign - Abbotsford News
Ward's future a fascinating summer storyline for Heat - Abbotsford News
Penguins players go separate ways with season's end - Citizens Voice
Penguins Insider Break-up day 5/14 - Citizens Voice
Changes on the horizon for Pens - Citizens Voice
THAT EMPTY FEELING - Citizens Voice
A Long Decade: 10 years ago, May 15, 2002 - Soundin' Off - Connecticut Post
Buy stuff; win stuff - Soundin' Off - Connecticut Post
Oklahoma Sports Milestones: Former OU wrestler Joe Reynolds was a 'ferocious competitor' - Daily Oklahoman
The Connecticut Black Aces - Hartford Courant
The truth comes out about Duncan MacPherson, former Springfield Falcon who disappeared - Springfield Republican
Albert's been a fast learner - St. John's Telegram
Ward not betting on Flames job - Toronto Sun
Marlies face rising heat, pressure down south - Toronto Sun
Penguins pack up for the offseason - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Tough choices coming for Pens in free agency NOTEBOOK - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader

Central Hockey League
Blaze to announce new coach Wednesday - Bloomington Pantagraph
Playoff MVP leaving Komets - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Komets' Vaskivuo signs with French team - Fort Wayne News-Sentinel
Mavericks sign forward Colt King - Independence Examiner
CHL: Rush players on the move - Rapid City Journal

ECHL
Game replay: Everblades vs. Wranglers in Game 1 of the Kelly Cup Finals - Fort Myers News-Press
Everblades vs. Las Vegas Wranglers, period 3 - Fort Myers News-Press
Everblades fall 2-1 to Wranglers in Game 1 of the Kelly Cup Finals - Fort Myers News-Press
Play-by-play: Everblades vs. Wranglers in Game 1 of the Kelly Cup Finals - Fort Myers News-Press
Live updates: Everblades vs. Wranglers in Game 1 of the Kelly Cup Finals - Fort Myers News-Press
Wranglers take Game 1 of ECHL Kelly Cup Finals - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Johnson pulls off miracle with big crowd - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Wranglers hold on late, top Florida 2-1 in Kelly Cup Finalsopener - Las Vegas Sun
Fans out in full force to create championship environment, help Wranglers take first game in Kelly C - Las Vegas Sun
ECHL Kelly Cup Finals: Game 1, Las Vegas 2, Florida 1 : Naples Photo Galleries - Naples Daily News
KELLY CUP FINALS: Everblades fall just short in Game 1 to Wranglers PHOTOS - Naples Daily News
KELLY CUP FINALS: Las Vegas, Florida more than just sunny climates for hockey players - Naples Daily News
Live Chat: Everblades take on Wranglers in Game 1 of Kelly Cup Finals - Naples Daily News
Stockton saves rink from brink - Stockton Record

Federal Prospects Hockey League
Locker room still a stumbling block for Privateers fairgrounds's move - Watertown Daily Times

North American Hockey League
Dave Henry: The short list - Amarillo Globe-News
Area Sports - May 15, 2012 - Bismarck Tribune

Ontario Hockey League
From The Stands: Interesting dynamic in Storm land - Guelph Tribune
Spinozzi advances to final camp - Kingston Whig Standard
The luck o' the green - London Free Press
Dale Hunter no ordinary fan - London Free Press
The luck o' the green - London Free Press
Hunter proved himself at NHL level - London Free Press
Recap: OHL final, Game 5 - Niagara Falls Review
IceDogs lived the team concept - Niagara Falls Review
Dougie Hamilton team's MVP, top defenceman - Niagara Falls Review
Saginaw Spirit announce signing of second-round OHL draft pick Dylan Sadowy - Saginaw News
Here's hoping for a return of the NFC's regional rivalries - Sudbury Star
Kerr gets green light to buy Majors - Toronto Sun

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Corbeil on a mission - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Hundreds turn out for Sea Dogs rally - News 88.9
Quebec confirms funding for arena to replace Guertin - Ottawa Citizen

SPHL
Overtime - Augusta Chronicle

United States Hockey League
Molenaar fight among weekend highlights for playoff-qualifying Musketeers - Sioux City Journal

Western Hockey League
Wheat Kings, Keystone Centre close to deal - Brandon Sun
Wheat Kings fire Clouston - Brandon Sun
Boes selected for camp - Brandon Sun
Boes selected for camp - Brandon Sun
WHL final was fantastic finish - Calgary Herald
Year-by-year memorial cup appearances - Edmonton Journal
Team was toast of town in 1960s - Edmonton Journal
Keep things in perspective, Cup veteran Sather advises Oil Kings - Edmonton Journal
Patience key to building new team - Edmonton Journal
Family legacy spans half-century - Edmonton Journal
Oil Kings making memories for a lifetime - Edmonton Sun
Portland Timbers' U-23 squad plays first-ever U.S. Open Cup game - Portland Oregonian
MacMaster leaves Ams to begin college career - Tri-City Herald
MacMaster leaves Ams to begin college career - Tri-City Herald
Hockey runs in the Reinhart family - Vancouver Sun

Lacrosse

Major League Lacrosse
Nationals manager Johnson says he's sticking with... - Hamilton Spectator

National Lacrosse League
Briefly - Calgary Herald
And - - Edmonton Journal

Soccer

Major League Soccer
GREEN: Nothing is Super about this Clasico - Daily Breeze
Union: Califf stays put as trade talk continues to circulate - Delco Times
Union's Califf stays put as trade talk continues to circulate - Delco Times
MLS week 11 power rankings: Seattle Sounders still ranked 1st despite loss against RSL - Deseret News
Dynamo want visitors to feel heat - Houston Chronicle
Making fans love soccer is Impact's goal - Montreal Gazette
On Soccer: Red Bulls rise to top of Eastern Conference with help from trio of young American defende - Newark Star-Ledger
Obama kids Beckham about his age, underwear line - Pasadena Star-News
Obama welcoming soccer champs to White House - Pasadena Star-News
Chester wants to tax the Union - Philadelphia Inquirer
Portland Timbers-Houston Dynamo: Where will you watch? - Portland Oregonian
Portland Timbers video: Troy Perkins previews game against Houston - Portland Oregonian
Portland Timbers' U-23 squad plays first-ever U.S. Open Cup game - Portland Oregonian
MLS Power Rankings (Week 10) Real Salt Lake returns to top - Portland Oregonian
Portland Timbers video: John Spencer previews game against Houston - Portland Oregonian
Your predictions: Portland Timbers vs. Houston Dynamo - Portland Oregonian
Portland Timbers want to be rude guests in Dynamo's new stadium - Portland Oregonian
Seattle-Vancouver, the 126th edition (Tuesday links) - Seattle Times
Live chat with Mauro Rosales - Seattle Times
Monday notes: Gspurning, Evans, Ianni unlikely to play Saturday in Vancouver - Seattle Times
Sounders say more Cascadia Cup games won't dilute the rivalries - Seattle Times
POLL: Do extra Cascadia games this season affect the rivalries? - Seattle Times
Join our live chat with Sounders FC captain Mauro Rosales at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday - Seattle Times
Live chat with Sounder FC's Mauro Rosales Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. - Seattle Times
A stop and chat with GM Adrian Hanauer - Seattle Times
Up north, soccer proving popular - Tacoma News Tribune
Whitecaps focused on national title - Toronto Globe and Mail
De Klerk's 'promotion' takes the fiery assistant off the sidelines - Toronto Sun
Ten good reasons to see the 'Caps - Vancouver Province
Online dreams of Waterfront Stadium - Vancouver Province
Hassli aims to get even with Toronto - Vancouver Province
Denying Caps a dream? - Vancouver Province
Whitecaps get a wake up call - Vancouver Sun
Former 'Cap Terry Dunfield still looking for a winner - Vancouver Sun
D.C. United news & notes: Perry Kitchen knee injury is not serious - Soccer Insider - Washington Post
Bruce Arena discusses Galaxy, MLS, player development, his future, his son the coach and White House - Washington Post

North American Soccer League
FC Edmonton fields league's top defensive player - Edmonton Journal
Local group to bid on UIL soccer tourney - San Antonio Express News

United Soccer League Championship
Lions rally past Barracuda - Antigua Observer
Anthony Calvano eyes return to City Island as a member of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds - Harrisburg Patriot-News
Sports briefs: State probe sought at North Carolina - Richmond Times-Dispatch

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