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Headlines for December 18, 2025

Baseball

American Association
Sticking with the Fish a no-brainer for Murphy - Winnipeg Free Press

Atlantic League
Atlantic League baseball: Dirty Birds' Nelson is BA's indy-ball player of the year - Charleston Gazette-Mail

Frontier League
Wild Things hire pitching coach - Washington Observer-Reporter

International League
At 89, Fred Costello has been playing the organ for the Rochester Red Wings for 49 seasons, making him the longest-playing organist in pro sports #sp - NewsBreak - Rochester

Midwest League
Timber Rattlers to have new radio home next season with WNAM shutting down at end of 2025 - NewsBreak - Appleton

Basketball

NBA G League
Nick Richards is the Suns No. 1 trade candidate, Raptors reportedly have interest - Arizona Sports
Report: Maine Celtics Lose G League GM To WNBA Team - NESN
Feels good to be back: Pistons Marcus Sasser grateful for return to game action - Oakland Press

Women's National Basketball Association
Sky point guard Hailey Van Lith enters a defining offseason - Chicago Sun Times
WNBA players union authorizes negotiators to call a strike if needed during CBA talks - Chicago Tribune
$5M in public funds OK'd to renovate LCA to support Detroit WNBA team - Detroit Free Press
Are WNBA players going on strike? What WNBPA statement means for CBA negotiations - Indianapolis Star
Indiana Fever: Aliyah Boston talks Final Four loss to Caitlin Clark - Indianapolis Star
The Portland Fire just landed a legendary WNBA champion for their coaching staff - Portland Oregonian
WNBPA says its members have voted to strike 'when necessary' - TSN
VIDEO: 24 Days of WNBA: Day 18 - YouTube

Football

Arena Football One
Minnesota Monsters are moving to Amsoil Arena - Duluth News-Tribune

Canadian Football League
Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign veteran defensive back Deatrick Nichols - Hamilton Spectator
Johnston denies 'Americanization' of CFL, provides more clarity on upcoming rule changes - TSN
Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign veteran defensive back Deatrick Nichols - Winnipeg Free Press
Bombers Nichols inks one-year contract extension - Winnipeg Free Press
Hes pretty much the heartbeat of that defence - Winnipeg Free Press
Blue Bombers keep Deatrick Nichols in the fold - Winnipeg Sun
Blue Bombers Redha Kramdi an imposter no more - Winnipeg Sun
Dont bet against us: Blue Bombers Redha Kramdi - Winnipeg Sun

United Football League
AJ McCarron returning to the United Football League - AL.com
Former Alabama QB AJ McCarron Named HC of UFL's Stallions Ahead of 2026 Season - Bleacher Report
Former Dolphins top 10 pick named head coach of new UFL team - Dolphins Wire
Former Bengals QB named head coach in UFL - FOX 19 Cincinnati
UFL's Birmingham Stallions Hire Former Alabama, NFL QB AJ McCarron as Head Coach - Fox Sports
UFL's Columbus Aviators Hire Former Ohio State, NFL WR Ted Ginn Jr. as HC - Fox Sports
A.J. McCarron will coach the UFLs Birmingham Stallions - NBC Sports
Ted Ginn Jr. named the head coach of the UFLs Columbus Aviators - NBC Sports
AJ McCarron named coach of UFL's Birmingham Stallions - NewsBreak - Birmingham
Puka Nacuas brother arrested for taking Lakers player's car: Report - Sarnia Observer
Former Atlanta Falcons QB Lands UFL Head Coaching Job - Sports Illustrated
Former Alabama QB AJ McCarron named new Birmingham Stallions head coach - WBRC
Former Alabama QB AJ McCarron named new Birmingham Stallions head coach - WTVM
VIDEO: Best of St. Louis Battlehawks WR Blake Jackson in 2025: United Football League - YouTube

Hockey

American Hockey League
Jake Bean out indefinitely, is Hunter Brzustewicz sticking around? - Calgary Sun
Cleveland awarded AHL All-Star Classic in 2027: Its a huge win for us - Cleveland Plain Dealer
Iowa Wild turn to locker room attendant as emergency goalie - KCCI
Firebirds beat Barracuda behind Molgaards late goal, improve to 5-1 in December - KESQ
Dominik Shine leads Griffins comeback as streak hits 12 - MLive
Laval Rocket defenceman Nate Clurman marches to his own drummer - Montreal Gazette
Why is home ice Kryptonite for the Canadiens? - Montreal Gazette
12-17-25 Sports Report: Utica Comets Grab 2 Points in Win Against Rochester - NewsBreak - Rochester
Undermanned Utica Comets steal another AHL win at Rochester - Rome Sentinel
San Jose Sharks undecided on sending Sam Dickinson to World Juniors - San Jose Mercury News
Syracuse Crunch shut out Bridgeport, 5-0, on the road - Syracuse Post Standard

ECHL
Bloomington Bison lose 4-3 as Komets dominate third period - Bloomington Pantagraph
Barski: Bison 'back on their heels' in 4-3 loss to Komets - Bloomington Pantagraph
Komets comeback from early deficit, beat Bloomington - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Thunder's Justin Taylor honored for most ECHL games played - Glens Falls Post-Star
Adirondack Thunder sign Patrick Grasso for rest of season - Glens Falls Post-Star
New ECHL goals leader Hoffmann, Steelheads keep streaks rolling in 7-1 win over Rapid City - Idaho Press-Tribune
Is Naples' David Hoffmann about to own the Pittsburgh Penguins? Reports say yes - Naples Daily News
Norfolk Admirals fall behind early, drop series opener at Worcester - Newport News Daily Press
ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones Serve Up Another Jersey Collaboration With Skyline Chili - Sports Logos Net News
Wichita Wrangles Up Six Goals in 6-3 Country Knight Victory Over Knight Monsters - Tahoe Daily Tribune
ECHL: Adirondack Thunder hoping for holiday cheer - Troy Record
Cincinnati Cyclones partner with Skyline Chili, to take the ice as Cincinnati 3-Ways - WLWT

Federal Prospects Hockey League
Minnesota Northern Lights chosen as FHPL team name - Thief River Falls Times

North American Hockey League
Ice Wolves to honor local first responders - Albuquerque Journal
Ice Dogs close first half with road series against Chippewa - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Ontario Hockey League
Jake O'Brien, Marek Vanacker back with Bulldogs - Brantford Expositor
Kingston Frontenacs host depleted Brantford Bulldogs before break - Kingston Whig Standard
Deep dive sheds light on mystery of Kingston goaltender's link to NHL - Kingston Whig Standard
Jared Woolley plays OT hero as London Knights win in Owen Sound - London Free Press
Jared Woolley plays OT hero, London Knights win important Midwest tilt - Owen Sound Sun Times
Swap hockey gear for food with new food drive - Peterborough Examiner
Marentettes clothing drive mission a huge success - Peterborough Examiner
Weary Sarnia Sting's winning streak ends against Kitchener Rangers - Sarnia Observer
Martin paces Canada to pre-tourney win - Sault Star
Greyhounds hold off late surge in road victory - Soo Today
Live Blog: Soo Greyhounds at Saginaw Spirit - Soo Today
OHL's Flint Firebirds Tip Their Hats to Referees With Special Theme Night Jerseys - Sports Logos Net News
Kitchener Rangers show glimpse of scoring prowess in Sarnia - Waterloo Record

Professional Women's Hockey League
Fleet defeat Sirens behind Frankel - Boston Globe
Boston Fleet stay perfect by skating past the New York Sirens - Boston Herald
PWHL tour brings women's pro hockey to Rosemont - Chicago Tribune
How to watch the Seattle Torrent vs. Ottawa Charge on KING 5+, KONG - KING
Author Rachel Reid heats up the Victoire dressing room in Halifax - Montreal Gazette
Sceptres gain a point but lose in shootout in Halifax - Montreal Gazette
PWHL notebook: Takeover Tour begins in Nova Scotia after international break - NHL.com
Charge primed for first of four PWHL Takeover Tour games - Ottawa Sun
Nova Scotian PWHL stars hope Takeover Tour game in Halifax inspires next generation - Toronto Globe and Mail
Desbiens, Poulin lead Victoire to shootout win over Sceptres in Halifax - Toronto Globe and Mail
Local PWHL stars hope Takeover Tour in Halifax inspires next generation - Toronto Star
Local PWHL stars hope Takeover Tour in Halifax inspires next generation - TSN

United States Hockey League
USHL's Madison Capitols Conspire To Bring 'Birds Aren't Real' Jerseys To the Ice - Sports Logos Net News

Western Hockey League
Sports Looking Back: Dec. 18, 2025 - Brandon Sun
Tigers end Wheat Kings streak - Brandon Sun
Clouston says top players among culpable after Blazers blow lead in loss to Americans - CFJC
Blazers Hurlbert selected to WHL Prospects Game - CFJC
Sports Round-Up: Thursday, Dec. 18 - Discover Moose Jaw
Smith, Boettiger lead Kelowna Rockets to shootout win - Kelowna Capital News
Rockets continue road trip, beating Blades in shootout - Kelowna Daily Courier
Birnie scores 3, lifts Penticton Vees past Prince George Cougars - Penticton Western News
Meet Zach McPhee: From hockey rink to country music stage - Regina Leader-Post
Broncos Fall to Hitmen in Final Game Before Christmas Break - Swift Current Online
Broncos call up Huska & Potter for Calgary game - Swift Current Online
Wild comeback falls just short in 3-2 decision at Everett on Wednesday - Wenatchee World

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
VIDEO: The Kyle Killen Special - YouTube

Other

League One Volleyball
LOVB pro volleyball to add expansion franchise in San Francisco - USA Today

Northwoods League Softball
Grand Forks Spitfires' inaugural season to be streamed on FloSports after new media rights agreement - Grand Forks Herald

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Canadian striker Marcus Caldeira wonders what's next as time at West Virginia ends - Hamilton Spectator

Gainbridge Super League
Paige Kenton joins attack for Sporting Jax women's soccer - Florida Times-Union

Major Arena Soccer League
Milwaukee Wave practice before 2025-26 MASL season home opener - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
VIDEO: MASL Plays of the Week 2025-26 Presented by Mitre - Week 3 - YouTube

Major League Soccer
Tulsas Adams, South Floridas Wickham Selected in 2026 MLS SuperDraft - American Conference
MLS SuperDraft 2026 Complete Round-by-Round Results and Reaction - Bleacher Report
Union seal another deal, trading Tai Baribo to D.C. United - Delaware County Times
Two Hoyas Selected in 2026 MLS SuperDraft - Georgetown University Athletics
Pierre Taken in Second Round of 2026 MLS SuperDraft - Georgia Southern Athletics
Louis Selected As Second Overall Pick in 2026 MLS SuperDraft - Georgia Southern Athletics
Canadian Nikola Markovic taken first in MLS SuperDraft - Montreal Gazette
Nashville SC re-signs midfielder Bryan Acosta - Nashville Post
Nikola Markovic is the No. 1 Overall Pick in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft - NC State Ahtletics
American winger Cade Cowell back in MLS with Red Bulls on loan from Chivas - New York Newsday
Nikos Clarke-Tosczak Drafted by Sporting KC in 2026 MLS SuperDraft - Portland Athletics
Joe Highfield Picked 11th Overall by Houston in 2026 MLS SuperDraft - Portland Athletics
Ivy-Record Four Tigers Selected in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft - Princeton Athletics
Notebook: SDFC takes part in Thursday's SuperDraft; trade finalized; Wave make a move - San Diego Union-Tribune
Mitchell, Brunet Selected In 2026 MLS SuperDraft - SMU Athletics
Dayne St. Clair wont return to Minnesota United - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Four Maryland men's soccer players selected in MLS SuperDraft 2026 - Testudo Times
Canadian defender Nikola Markovic chosen first overall by D.C. United in MLS SuperDraft - Toronto Globe and Mail
UCLA Mens Soccer Has Three Players Selected in 2026 MLS SuperDraft - UCLA Athletics
Jaylen Yearwood Selected 14th Overall By Orlando City SC In 2026 MLS SuperDraft - University of North Florida Athletics
MLS SuperDraft: Nikola Markovic of NC State goes No. 1 to DC United - USA Today
It's a Whitecaps wonderland as players recount the joys of Christmas - Vancouver Province
FC Dallas Selects Nick Simmonds and Umberto Pela in 2026 MLS SuperDraft - Virginia Athletics
Harvey Sarajian, Tate Lorentz Selected in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft - Wake Forest University Athletics
Seven Men's Soccer Selections In 2026 MLS SuperDraft - West Coast Conference
De Coteau, Forcellini Selected in MLS SuperDraft 2026 - Xavier University Athletics
VIDEO: The BEST MLS GOAL LINE Clearances of 2025! - YouTube

MLS NEXT Pro
The Island F.C. names Miquel Gasparin Ferrando director of youth soccer program - New York Newsday

National Women's Soccer League
Mass. Supreme Judicial Court takes up White Stadium lawsuit - Boston Globe
NWSLPA puts brakes on new salary cap proposal for star players - ESPN
Denver Summit FC stadium funding advances - NewsBreak - Denver
Dear Denver City Council: Dont Block Our Shot! - NewsBreak - Denver
Notebook: SDFC takes part in Thursday's SuperDraft; trade finalized; Wave make a move - San Diego Union-Tribune

United Soccer League Championship
Colorado Springs Switchbacks add former El Paso Locomotive midfielder Frank Daroma - Colorado Springs Gazette
DCFC signs head coach Danny Dichio to two-year extension - Detroit News
El Paso Locomotive get 30-game USL schedule, set to open on March 7 - El Paso Times
Pro Soccer: Union ink midfielder Eduardo Blancas - Monterrey Herald
FC Tulsa defender Delentz Pierre set to return for 2026 Season - News on 6
FC Tulsa extends contract of captain AB Cissoko through 2026 - News on 6
VIDEO: Goal of the Year Winner: USL Championship, Zico Bailey, New Mexico - YouTube

United Soccer League One
Athletic Club Boise announces inaugural 2026 season schedule - Idaho Press-Tribune
VIDEO: Goal of the Year Winner: USL League One, Nathaniel James, Portland Hearts of Pine - YouTube

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