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Headlines for September 18, 2025



Baseball

Atlantic League
Area roundup: Winfield claims Cardinal Conference golf title - Charleston Gazette-Mail
York Revolution close regular season, prepare for playoff series vs. Lancaster - York Dispatch

Carolina League
FredNats' Beeker, Mota named 2025 Carolina League all-stars - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star

Eastern League
Youth is served: Altoona Curve youngsters prepping for Game 2 of Eastern League playoffs - Altoona Mirror
Curve youngsters prepping for Game 2 of EL playoffs - Altoona Mirror

International League
Tough final inning finishes Andrew Painter's 2025 season for IronPigs - Allentown Morning Call
Syracuse Mets play IronPigs - Allentown Morning Call
Atlanta Braves Prospect Lucas Braun Brilliant in Stripers Win - Gwinnett Daily Post
Buffalo blanks RailRiders - Scranton Times-Tribune
Jones, RailRiders blast Buffalo - Scranton Times-Tribune
Max Ferguson, Tyler Uberstine lead WooSox past Rochester - Springfield Republican
Benge homers as Syracuse wins 3rd straight game against Lehigh Valley - Syracuse Post Standard
RailRiders held to just two hits in shutout loss - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Spencer homers twice as RailRiders top Buffalo - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Red Sox pitching prospect Luis Perales dazzles in Triple-A Worcester debut - Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Midwest League
Nick Trabacchi of Cedar Rapids Kernels honored with 2025 Harmon Killebrew Award - Cedar Rapids Gazette
Steven Kwan explains what happend in Tuesdays 10th inning: Guardians takeaways - Cleveland Plain Dealer
TinCaps put pair of pitchers on MWL All-Star team - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
West Michigan Whitecaps nab Midwest League MVP, Manager of the Year honors - MLive
Former River Bandit Moss earns Midwest League All-Star honor - Quad City Times

Northwest League
Former Frog Lazaro Montes Named Northwest League MVP - Everett Herald
Avista Stadium expected to be ready in time for 2026 season after fire - Spokane Spokesman-Review

Pacific Coast League
Clayton Kershaw retires: See Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher in OKC - Daily Oklahoman

Pioneer League
CHUKARS NARROW IN: 6-run first inning propels Idaho Falls within reach of championship - Idaho Falls Post Register
Pinazzis brilliance leads Chukars to Game One victory - Idaho Falls Post Register
Jackalopes explored other stadium options in Grand Junction before announcing relocation - KKCO
City of Modesto welcomes a new baseball team - NewsBreak - Stockton

South Atlantic League
Asheville's McCormick Field to host Big South Baseball championships - Asheville Citizen-Times
Mets' Jonah Tong has a chance to turn bad memories into better results with Thursday's start vs. Padres - New York Newsday
Renegades secure two South Atlantic League all-star selections - Poughkeepsie Journal

Southern League
Trash Pandas announce brand-new Christmas light show for 2025 inside Toyota Field - WAFF

Basketball

Canadian Elite Basketball League
Veteran Sea Bear retires, takes on coaching, management roles with Winnipeg club - CJOB

NBA G League
VIDEO: G League United DEFEAT Flamengo 93-91 in Opening Game of FIBAIC! - YouTube
VIDEO: Jaden Shackelford Hits GAME WINNER for United at FIBAIC! - YouTube

Women's National Basketball Association
Phoenix Mercury vs New York Liberty tickets: How to buy seats Friday - Arizona Republic
Phoenix Mercury vs New York Liberty picks, predictions for Game 3 - Arizona Republic
How to watch New York Liberty vs Phoenix Mercury WNBA playoffs Game 3 - Arizona Republic
Elimination games for Mercury, others highlight WNBAs competitive balance - Arizona Sports
Alyssa Thomas, Mercury dominate Liberty in must-win playoff game for series decider in Phoenix - Arizona Sports
Atlanta Dream face do-or-die Game 3 vs. Indiana Fever at home - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Every city deserves a WNBA team. But perhaps none more than Houston. - Chron
Phoenix Mercury beat New York Liberty 86-60 to even series - Daily Independent
Sabally, Thomas help Phoenix beat New York 86-60 to even best-of-3 WNBA playoff series - Daily Independent
Wetzel: WNBA's gold rush leaves Connecticut fans in the dust - ESPN
Republicans question use of pension funds in CT Sun proposal - Hartford Courant
Adam Silver defends WNBA in Connecticut Sun sale saga - Hartford Courant
Indiana Fever vs Atlanta Dream start time, how to watch, stream WNBA playoffs - Indianapolis Star
See Caitlin Clark's first 2 seasons from WNBA Draft to Fever playoffs - Indianapolis Star
WNBA playoffs: Indiana Fever vs Atlanta Dream Game 3 start time, TV, stream - Indianapolis Star
Aces star shares WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Aces resilience to be tested in decisive Game 3 against Storm - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Mercury a win away from eliminating Liberty after embarrassing defending champs in Game 2 - New York Daily News
Liberty, Mercury weigh in on WNBA's new 1-1-1 first-round series format - New York Daily News
Sabally, Thomas help Phoenix beat New York 86-60 to even best-of-3 WNBA playoff series - New York Newsday
Liberty's Breanna Stewart feeling 'pretty good' after playing through knee sprain - New York Post
Breanna Stewart's grit couldn't stop Liberty from letting Game 2 slip away - New York Post
Sloppy Liberty drop Game 2 to Mercury to push season to brink - New York Post
Breanna Stewart sends clear Liberty message with Game 2 availability - New York Post
Lynx vs. Valkyries Game 2 prediction: WNBA playoff picks, odds, best bets - New York Post
City clears path for $55M practice facility for Dallas Wings - NewsBreak - Arlington
WNBA Playoffs First Round Highlights and Key Matches - NewsBreak - Phoenix
Lynx show Valkyries what greatness is in WNBA playoffs as free agency looms - San Jose Mercury News
WNBA playoffs: Valkyries' rise is just beginning after loss to Lynx - San Jose Mercury News
Valkyries season ends as Golden State collapses in decisive Game 2 vs. Lynx - San Jose Mercury News
Minnesota Lynx praise Golden State Valkyries' Ballhalla crowd in San Jose - San Jose Mercury News
Golden State Valkyries host Minnesota Lynx in WNBA playoffs in San Jose - San Jose Mercury News
WNBA playoffs: Lynx rally from 17-point deficit to sweep Golden State - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Seattle Storms Skylar Diggins, Nneka Ogwumike key to upsetting Aces - Wenatchee World
WNBA playoffs: Three decisive Game 3s highlight balanced season - WTHR
Valkyries' Natalie Nakase reveals when Golden State will be WNBA champions - Yahoo Sports
VIDEO: Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: September 18, 2025 - YouTube
VIDEO: Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream Game 3 Post-Game Press Conferences - YouTube
VIDEO: Year 1 - All-Star State of Mind - YouTube
VIDEO: Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries Game 2 Post-Game Press Conferences - YouTube
VIDEO: Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: September 17, 2025 - YouTube
VIDEO: Full Press Conference: Natalie Nakase 2025 State Street Investment Management WNBA Coach of the Year - YouTube

Football

Canadian Football League
The legacy of Ted Goveia: the CFL's best-kept secret - 3 DownNation
THE MOJ: BC Lions need to show they can handle success as well as adversity - Abbotsford News
Calgary Stampeders host Lions: Rookie Chris Fortin centre of attention - Calgary Sun
Stampeders in CFL's Week 16: Success 'starts with me'. says QB Adams - Calgary Sun
Jim Lawson appointed vice chair of Hamilton Sports Group - Hamilton Spectator
Rider Rumblings Ep 178: Roughriders recovering in bye week - Regina Leader-Post
Putting active CFL players on TSN's panel shortchanges audience - Regina Leader-Post
First-year Argo Jarret Doege to start Fridays crucial home contest versus Alouettes - Toronto Globe and Mail
B.C. Lions offence on collision course with Stampeders defence - Vancouver Province
Vernon Adams Jr. faces his former team when Stamps take on B.C. Lions - Vancouver Province
Quarterback changeups shake up post-season forecast - Winnipeg Free Press
First-year OC Hogan asks for patience - Winnipeg Free Press
Angry but not out: Blue Bombers' O'Shea on Zach Collaros - Winnipeg Sun
Blue Bombers OC Hogan still searching for answers - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: "Chirp.. a Bird?" Well, That's One Way to Look at It! #CFL - YouTube
VIDEO: Women in Football Presented by KPMG - YouTube

Indoor Football League
Bay Area Panthers to pause operations in Indoor Football League - San Jose Mercury News

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

Hockey

American Hockey League
All eyes are on Zayne Parekh at Day 1 of Calgary Flames training camp - Calgary Sun
Five intriguing battles to watch at Calgary Flames training camp - Calgary Sun
Pre-season puck: Firebirds to play Reign in tune-up game in El Segundo - KESQ
CV Firebirds to travel to El Segundo for preseason matchup against the Ontario Reign - KESQ
Avalanche analysis: Gabe Landeskog's health, Martin Necas contract and more - Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald
Only a few seats remain for the Red & White Game, get your tickets to the Detroit Red Wings in Grand Rapids - MLive
Red Wings start training camp with this 62-man roster - MLive
Puck drops on training camp - Winnipeg Free Press

ECHL
Bison announce return of star forward Chongmin Lee - Bloomington Pantagraph
Adirondack Thunder sign forward Christophe Fillion - Glens Falls Post-Star
Wheeling Nailers unveil new alternate jersey - Martins Ferry Times Leader
Walleye acquire forward Smirnov in exchanged for defenseman Anderson - Toledo Blade

North American Hockey League
Ice Wolves host Warriors for weekend series at Outpost - Albuquerque Journal
IceRays open season at home against Lone Star Brahmas - NewsBreak - Corpus Christi

Ontario Hockey League
Roster of Kingston Frontenacs 2025-26 - Kingston Whig Standard
OHL 2025-26 season preview: Team-by-team guide - Kingston Whig Standard
Knights time: Defending Memorial Cup champs have something to prove - London Free Press
North Bay Battalion begin their regular season march Thursday night - North Bay Nugget
A look at the OHLs Western Conference teams - Peterborough Examiner
Sarnia's Landen Hookey, Jack Nesbitt at NHL training camps - Sarnia Observer
Soo Greyhounds ink William Camputaro and Isaiah Allen to deals - Sault Star
PREVIEW: Soo Greyhounds poised to push Western powerhouses - Sault Star
Sudbury Wolves face plenty of early travel this OHL season - Sudbury Star
Sudbury Wolves overagers honoured, motivated heading into OHL season - Sudbury Star
Spitfires facing unexpected roster losses heading into season - Windsor Star

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Moncton Wildcats ready for upcoming season - News 91.9

SPHL
Birmingham Bulls announce promotional schedule, new giveaway bundle - Pelham Reporter

United States Hockey League
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders begin 2025-26 season Friday afternoon in Pittsburgh - Cedar Rapids Gazette
Phantoms focusing on identity with team set to open 2025-2026 season - Youngstown Vindicator

Western Hockey League
Five big questions loom for Wheat Kings - Brandon Sun
A look at the WHLs Eastern Conference - Brandon Sun
Reggie Newman of Kamloops named new Victoria Royals captain - CFJC
Blazers release D Gugyelka, reassign G Kabrud - CFJC
Loewen explains retirement, talks of importance of Hay, Blazers - CFJC
TRADE | Warriors send Banini to Rockets - Discover Moose Jaw
Oilers notes: Battle to be Condors' back-up, Perry hurt, Akey learning - Edmonton Sun
A history of Kelowna Rockets drafted to the NHL - Kelowna Capital News
How and where to watch Penticton Vees' WHL road games - Penticton Western News
Penticton Vees send goaltender to Regina Pats - Penticton Western News
Winterhawks preview: sorting through the chaos - Portland Oregonian
Local products want to help turn Regina Pats around - Regina Leader-Post
Broncos trade for forward help - Southwest Booster
Broncos sign 2nd round pick Huska - Swift Current Online
Broncos add shooter Pantelakis from Regina - Swift Current Online
Is there a closer connection between the Canucks and Giants now? - Vancouver Province
Is there a closer connection between the Canucks and Giants now? - Vancouver Province
Reggie Newman named 10th captain in Victoria Royals history - Victoria News
Brandon looks to be Kings of WHL - Winnipeg Free Press

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
Stamper's Musings: Back From Ireland With Some Offbeat Awards For the NLL Draft - Inside Lacrosse

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Jim Lawson appointed vice chair of Hamilton Sports Group - Hamilton Spectator
Atletico manager confident in comeback against Vancouver FC - Ottawa Citizen
Vancouver FC looks to get past Ottawa, set up cup final against the Whitecaps - Vancouver Province
Whitecaps beat Forge FC 4-0, book spot in Canadian Championship final - Vancouver Province
VIDEO: How Should Vancouver Prepare for Atletico Ottawa in the CanChamp Semis? - YouTube

Gainbridge Super League
VIDEO: 9.18.2025: DC Power FC vs. Brooklyn FC - Game Highlights - YouTube

Major Arena Soccer League
Comets sign high-scoring free agent midfielder David Stankovic to three-year contract - Independence Examiner
VIDEO: MASL Mic'D Up: 2024 MASL Pro Combine Goalkeeper Masterclass with Mark Litton (Part 1) - YouTube

Major League Soccer
Atlanta United ad may hint at 2026 away jersey being inspired by 1996 Olympics - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
DC Council gives final approval to the Washington Commanders return to the RFK Stadium site - Baltimore Sun
Lionel Messi nearing multiyear contract extension with MLS side Inter Miami, per report - CBS Sports
Union have four days to stop the slide after Open Cup ouster in Nashville - Delaware County Times
Son Heung-min records his first MLS hat trick and Los Angeles FC beats Real Salt Lake 4-1 - Deseret News
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami near deal to extend contract - Florida Sun-Sentinel
Son Heung-min gets hat trick, Denis Bouanga sets LAFC record in road win - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Son Heung-min scores 1st MLS hat trick in 4-1 LAFC win over RSL - KSL
Heres how to get tickets for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles - Los Angeles Daily News
The Sports Report: Blake Snell, bullpen right the ship for Dodgers - Los Angeles Times
Son Heung-min gets first MLS hat trick, Denis Bouanga sets LAFC record in win over Real Salt Lake - Los Angeles Times
DC Council gives final approval to the Washington Commanders' return to the RFK Stadium site - Loudoun Times-Mirror
US Open Cup: Nashville SC vs. Austin FC in final - Nashville Tennessean
Julin Fernndez scores in stoppage time as New York City tops the Crew 3-2 for 6th win in 8 matches - New York Newsday
Messi, Inter Miami agree to extend contract beyond 2026 - Regina Leader-Post
Loons lament missed chance in U.S. Open Cup - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Loons coach won't pin loss on ref - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Loons suffer devastating last-minute loss to Austin in U.S. Open Cup - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Vancouver FC looks to get past Ottawa, set up cup final against the Whitecaps - Vancouver Province
VIDEO: BEST OF Son Heung-Min vs. Real Salt Lake: First MLS Hat Trick with LAFC! - YouTube
VIDEO: "No One Likes Us: the Philly Story: MLS Fieldnotes Presented by Coca-Cola - YouTube
VIDEO: Hugo Lloris PENALTY SAVE - YouTube
VIDEO: Son Heung-Min HAT TRICK for LAFC!! - YouTube
VIDEO: Real Salt Lake vs. LAFC: Full Match Highlights: Son Heung-Min HAT TRICK!! - YouTube
VIDEO: Son Heung-Min GIVES LAFC THE EARLY LEAD!! - YouTube
VIDEO: 18 Year-Old Zavier Gozo ABSOLUTE BANGER!! - YouTube
VIDEO: Son Heung-Min SLIDES HOME HIS THIRD OF THE GAME!! - YouTube
VIDEO: Son Heung-Min BAGS a HAT TRICK for LAFC!! - YouTube

MLS NEXT Pro
Chattanooga FC Hosts Carolina Core Sunday At Finley - Chattanoogan

National Women's Soccer League
NWSL commissioner says decision to abandon game after Savannah DeMelo medical event was 'no-brainer' - CBS Sports
NWSL Power Rankings: NJ/NY Gotham FC continue to rise - CBS Sports
NWSL commissioner Berman on expiring contract: 'Intend' to stay - ESPN
Ticket sales ascending to the summit for Denvers Summit FC - NewsBreak - Denver
Pride have little time to enjoy Tuesday's win with Courage up next - Orlando Sentinel
Portland Thorns to retire former captain Christine Sinclairs jersey - Regina Leader-Post
VIDEO: Trinity Rodman's Pk Is Saved But She Didn't Let That Stop Her from Scoring#nwsl - YouTube
VIDEO: Sveindís Jónsdóttir Gisele Thompson Evelyn Shores for Her First NWSL Goal#nwsl - YouTube

United Soccer League Championship
Pro soccer: Monterey Bay FC president stepping down, new CEO named - Monterrey Herald
VIDEO: A Peach of a Strike!: USL Championship Goal of the Week: Week 28 Winner - Jack Panayotou - YouTube

United Soccer League One
Spokane Velocity at Omaha | Video - KXLY
More than a sport: Corpus Christi Football Club embraces the game and heritage - NewsBreak - Corpus Christi
Hearts of Pine rout Richmond Kickers - Portland Press Herald
Velocity allow late second-half comeback in 2-2 draw with Union Omaha - Spokane Spokesman-Review
VIDEO: Right on the Money: USL League One Goal of the Week: Week 28 Winner - YouTube

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