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Headlines for September 16, 2025



Baseball

Eastern League
Great to see Altoona Curve back in Eastern League playoffs - Altoona Mirror

International League
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp-Norfolk: Sept. 16 series preview - Florida Times-Union
Twins catchers progressing toward potential returns - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Mud Hens infielder Anderson embracing chance to compete in Arizona Fall League - Toledo Blade

Northwoods League
Former Honker Zach Cole homers in MLB debut - Rochester Post-Bulletin

Pacific Coast League
Topes Notes: One final homestand before sun sets on Isotopes season - Albuquerque Journal
MLB to crown its Home Run Derby X winner in Utah. Here's who is coming - KSL

Pioneer League
Chukars advance to Pioneer League Championship Series - Idaho Falls Post Register

Basketball

NBA G League
Nets acquire Kobe Bufkin from Hawks, sign David Muoka: report - New York Daily News
Criscia Long's love of dancing led Amityville resident to become director of entertainment for Liberty and Nets - New York Newsday
Nets sign big man David Muoka to add to training camp competition - New York Post
Nets take a chance on Kobe Bufkin in deal with Hawks - New York Post

Women's National Basketball Association
Liberty's Breanna Stewart game-time decision vs Mercury in Game 2 - Arizona Republic
Liberty may be without star Breanna Stewart in Game 2 vs. Mercury - Arizona Republic
Libertys Breanna Stewart questionable for Game 2 vs. Mercury - Arizona Sports
Mercury to face Liberty on the road - Daily Independent
Dallas Wings Paige Bueckers named WNBA Rookie of the Year - Dallas Morning News
Paige Bueckers nearly unanimous winner of WNBA Rookie of the Year - ESPN
Connecticut's Tina Charles to play in Athletes Unlimited - Hartford Courant
UConn great Paige Bueckers named WNBA Rookie of the Year - Hartford Courant
Elena Delle Donne takes on new role as USA Basketballs first 3-on-3 womens hoops managing director - Hartford Courant
Liberty hoping Breanna Stewart will be OK after sustaining knee injury in Game 1 vs. Mercury - Hartford Courant
WNBA playoffs: Indiana Fever vs Atlanta Dream Game 2 start time, how to watch, stream - Indianapolis Star
Indiana Fever vs Atlanta Dream WNBA playoff tickets Game 2 - Indianapolis Star
WNBA playoffs: Indiana Fever vs Atlanta Dream Game 2 start time, TV, stream - Indianapolis Star
Indy's longest-serving usher worked first Pacers game, first Fever game - Indianapolis Star
Indiana Pacers longest-serving usher Dave Slipher through the years - Indianapolis Star
WNBA playoffs: Damiris Dantas ruled out Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream - Indianapolis Star
ESPN has record WNBA viewership for 2025 season, even without Caitlin Clark - Indianapolis Star
Indiana Fever first home WNBA playoffs game since 2016 due to format change - Indianapolis Star
Indiana Fever's Damiris Dantas concussion out for Game 2 of WNBA Playoffs - Indianapolis Star
Winning is fun: NaLyssa Smith shining in Aces playoff run - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Winning is fun: NaLyssa Smith shining in Aces playoff run - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Paige Bueckers named WNBA Rookie of the Year - NBC DFW
How the Valkyries Tiffany Hayes is building a fashion brand - NBC DFW
Paige Bueckers named WNBA Rookie of the Year - NBC Sports
Criscia Long's love of dancing led Amityville resident to become director of entertainment for Liberty and Nets - New York Newsday
Liberty's Breanna Stewart a 'game-time-decision' for Game 2 - New York Post
Paige Bueckers wins WNBA Rookie of the Year award - WTHR
VIDEO: Atlanta Dream vs Indiana Fever Game 2 Post-Game Press Conferences - YouTube
VIDEO: Paige Bueckers 2025 WNBA Kia Rookie of the Year Highlights: 60-Minute Mix - YouTube
VIDEO: Warning: Solve for Paige Buckets - YouTube

Football

Canadian Football League
3DownNation CFL awards: the best and worst of Week 15 - 3 DownNation
Stampeders in CFL's Week 16: Success 'starts with me'. says QB Adams - Calgary Sun
Rider Rumblings Ep 178: Roughriders recovering in bye week - Regina Leader-Post
The Big Question: Are the Roughriders really best in the CFL? - Regina Leader-Post
Roughriders announce new $20 ticket option - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Jarret Doege expected to start when Argos host Alouettes in key contest Friday night - Toronto Star
Quarterbacks Kelly, Arbuckle both absent from Argos practice - Toronto Star
Playoff implications for Argos, Lions at forefront in Week 16 action on TSN - TSN
Bombers' Collaros remains sidelined with head injury - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: Keep It Homegrown: Unreal Moments - YouTube
VIDEO: A New Era for the CFL and Purolator Tackle Hunger Begins! - YouTube
VIDEO: Une Nouvelle ère Débute Pour La LCF Et Le Blitz Contre La Faim De Purolator! - YouTube

United Football League
VIDEO: Best Field Goals from the 2025 Season: United Football League - YouTube

Hockey

American Hockey League
Why Flames prospect Jacob Battaglia believes hes on the right path - Calgary Sun
Clean slates await Maccelli, Joshua, Pezzetta with Maple Leafs - Toronto Sun
Clean slates await Maccelli, Joshua, Pezzetta with Maple Leafs - Toronto Sun
Jets mailbag: The state of the Jets heading into the season - Winnipeg Free Press

ECHL
Allen Americans player Orca Wiesblatt dies in car accident - Allen American
Bison announce roster, staff moves before Wednesdays fan open house - Bloomington Pantagraph
Allen Americans forward Orca Wiesblatt dies at 25, team announces - Dallas Morning News
Atlanta Gladiators Sign Forward Carson Denomie - Gwinnett Daily Post
Worcester Railers acquire Shrewsbury's T.J. Walsh in three-team deal - Worcester Telegram & Gazette

North American Hockey League
Hockey returns: Upcoming schedules for Ice Dogs and Nanooks ahead of 2025-26 season - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Ontario Hockey League
Brantford Bulldogs ranked second in country to start OHL season - Brantford Expositor
Bulldogs home gets new name - TD Civic Centre - Brantford Expositor
Attack add defender Noah Roberts in trade, release Declan Waddick - Owen Sound Sun Times
Petes coach looking to get team back to winning ways - Peterborough Examiner
Sarnia Sting to start season without injured Alessandro Di Iorio - Sarnia Observer
Hudson Chitaroni set to build on strong pre-season with Sudbury Wolves - Sudbury Star
Sudbury Wolves trade Noah Roberts to Owen Sound, set OA group at three - Sudbury Star
Kitchener Rangers hit record $7.7M in revenue in 2024-2025 - Waterloo Record
Familiar favourites to challenge for OHL west title - Waterloo Record

Professional Women's Hockey League
Former Fleet coach Courtney Kessel excited to return to Princeton - Boston Globe
Ohio roots have helped propel Philips to the top - NHL.com
PWHL Seattle Players Agree The Takeover Tour is Important for Fans, Players, and the League - The Hockey News

Western Hockey League
WHL NOTEBOOK: WHLs 60th season set to begin - Brandon Sun
Lafreniere nets two goals for Oilers rookies; three Blazers preparing for NHL training camps - CFJC
Sports Round-Up: Tuesday, September 16 - Discover Moose Jaw
Oilers notes: Battle to be Condors' back-up, Perry hurt, Akey learning - Edmonton Journal
Capitals assistant Mitch Love on leave amid NHL investigation - Everett Herald
Familiar face named 1st captain in Penticton Vees' WHL history - Penticton Western News
Pats Report: Regina Pats roster set for upcoming WHL season - Regina Leader-Post
Top prospect Dupont dazzles, hometown skater McKamey sits out for Royals in Cowichan - Victoria News
Victoria Royals complete 7-piece deal with Wenatchee Wild - Victoria News
Wild require another OT against Americans for a 3-2 comeback win; announce roster moves ahead of regular season - Wenatchee World

Lacrosse

Premier Lacrosse League
VIDEO: Top 10 Highlights from the 2025 PLL Championship - YouTube

Other

League One Volleyball
Versant strikes multiyear media deal with League One Volleyball - CNBC
VERSANT Inks Deal for League One Volleyball as Womens Sports Rights Slate Grows - Sports Video Group
Versant Inks Sports Rights Deal With League One Volleyball in Womens Sports Push - The Hollywood Reporter

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Vancouver Whitecaps, Forge FC to clash in Canadian Championship semifinal - Hamilton Spectator
Here's hoping for all-Vancouver final in soccer Canadian Championship - Vancouver Province
VIDEO: What Challenges Do the Vancouver Whitecaps Present Forge FC? - YouTube

Major Arena Soccer League
Comets re-sign rookie goalkeeper Julio Coronado - Independence Examiner

Major League Soccer
With Atlanta United out of the playoffs, team sets sights on future success - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Revolution's Curt Onalfo explains decision to fire Caleb Porter - Boston Globe
After Porter's ouster, Revolution must not cut corners - Boston Globe
New England Revolution look ahead after the firing of Caleb Porter - Boston Herald
Nashville SC vs Philadelphia Union US Open Cup semifinals live updates - Nashville Tennessean
Nashville SC vs Philadelphia Union channel today, time, TV schedule, streaming - Nashville Tennessean
Here's hoping for all-Vancouver final in soccer Canadian Championship - Vancouver Province
Whitecaps star Thomas Muller named MLS player of the matchday after birthday bonanza - Vancouver Province
'What was on Saturday?' Mller wants Whitecaps to move on from big win - Vancouver Province
Whitecaps 7, Philadelphia 0: Thomas Muller scores hat trick - Vancouver Province
Farewell RFK Stadium: Iconic DC stadium slowly disappears - WTOP
DC United parts ways with GM Ally Mackay after less than 2 seasons - WTOP
VIDEO: Inter Miami CF vs. Seattle Sounders FC: Full Match Highlights: Leagues Cup Final Rematch! - YouTube
VIDEO: Obed Vargas CLUTCHES One Back against Inter Miami - YouTube
VIDEO: Messi GOAL! Jordi Alba Returns the Favor with the Assist - YouTube
VIDEO: Messi GOAL Jordi Alba Assist - YouTube
VIDEO: Messi and Alba CLASSIC Link up @intermiamicf Goal - YouTube
VIDEO: Classic Combo! Messi Assists Jordi Alba for the Finish! - YouTube
VIDEO: Which @mls Player Would You Draft for Your @NFL Kicker? - YouTube
VIDEO: Messi and @intermiamicf Set to Rematch @SoundersFC After @LeaguesCup Defeat - YouTube
VIDEO: Evander's INCREDIBLE Game-Winner for FC Cincinnati Is a 6-7 Moment!? - YouTube
VIDEO: Former MLS Draft Pick Brandon Aubrey Star Moment in NFL!: this Is MLS - YouTube
VIDEO: Messi and Inter Miami vs. Seattle Sounders in Leagues Cup Final REMATCH!: this Is MLS - YouTube
VIDEO: LIVE Every Tuesday at 1PM ET on @mls! - YouTube
VIDEO: Ref Cam: Son Heung-Min & Denis Bouanga Power LAFC in Front of Historic Crowd! - YouTube

MLS NEXT Pro
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Foxes beat Atlanta, move into playoff spot - High Point Enterpise

National Women's Soccer League
Teenager Olivia Moultrie makes NWSL history again, breaks record - Deseret News
ESPN to expand NWSL coverage, broadcast 36 games in 2026 - ESPN
Racing Louisville-Seattle Reign match rescheduled - Louisville Courier-Journal
US women's team coming back to Inter&Co Stadium for friendly - Orlando Sentinel
Update: Racing Louisville's DeMelo 'in good spirits' after Sunday's medical scare in Seattle - WDRB
VIDEO: Postgame with Jess Fishlock After Her Game-Winning Goal for Seattle Reign - YouTube
VIDEO: FULL HIGHLIGHTS: Seattle Reign vs Racing Louisville - YouTube

United Soccer League Championship
VIDEO: Standout Goalies Making Standout Saves: USL Championship Save of the Week: Week 28 Nominees - YouTube
VIDEO: A THREE-Minute Brace!| USL Championship Player of the Week - Peter Wilson - Oakland Roots SC - YouTube

United Soccer League One
VIDEO: The Definition Of Clutch | USL League One Save of the Week: Week 28 Nominees - YouTube
VIDEO: Caribbean Class on Full Display: USL League One Player of the Week: Neco Brett- Spokane Velocity - YouTube

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