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Headlines for September 19, 2019

Baseball

Atlantic League
York Revolution clinch second-half division title in Atlantic League - York Daily Record
Revs clinch Atlantic League playoff berth, Nash slugs 40th homer - York Dispatch

Carolina League
Photos: PHOTOS: Woodpeckers play Delaware Blue Rock game four. - Fayetteville Observer
Woodpeckers historical first year was memorable - Fayetteville Observer

Eastern League
Orioles top prospects Ryan Mountcastle, Grayson Rodriguez, Mike Baumann among minor league award winners - Annapolis Capital Gazette
Orioles shut down rookie Hunter Harvey for rest of season because of innings, soreness - Annapolis Capital Gazette

International League
Phillies say prospect Spencer Howard will probably start 2020 in the minor leagues - Allentown Morning Call
What changes will be made to NBT Bank Stadium by Syracuse Mets' 2020 opener? - Syracuse Post Standard

Midwest League
Dragons president named Ballpark Digest Baseball Executive of the Year - Dayton Daily News

Northwoods League
Border Cats welcome back Steed - Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal

South Atlantic League
Shorebirds' pitcher Grayson Rodriguez named co-Pitcher of the Year - Salisbury Daily Times

Southern League
Chattanooga Lookouts Reveal 2020 Southern League Schedule - Chattanoogan

Basketball

National Basketball League of Canada
Unfinished business: Alex Campbell returning to Island Storm - Charlottetown Guardian
Island Storm busy announcing players coming to training camp - Charlottetown Guardian
NBL Canada: Hurricanes sign guard Tyler Scott - Halifax Chronicle-Herald

NBA G League
College Park Skyhawks uniforms unveiled - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sports roundup: Mustang runners take crown - Desoto Times

Women's National Basketball Association
Mystics' versatile forward Elena Delle Donne named WNBA MVP - Baltimore Sun
'It was stressful': Mystics survive rare test, holding off Aces, 97-95, in Game 1 of WNBA semifinals - Baltimore Sun
4 Sky players to watch in this year's AmeriCup Tournament - Chicago Sun Times
The Connecticut Sun may be young, but when they needed it most, their younger players stepped up - Hartford Courant
On The Fly: Willie Pep Invitational Oct. 15 In Hartford - Hartford Courant
Kelsey Plum rediscovers her game for Las Vegas Aces - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sparks eager to put on better performance in Game 2 vs. Sun - Los Angeles Times
Sun can take charge of series with win in Game 2 on Thursday - New London Day
WNBA: Connecticut Sun look to grab 2-0 lead against Los Angeles Sparks - Norwich Bulletin
The inaugural Mystics almost never won. Now they think 'it is time' for a title. - Washington Post
Elena Delle Donne wins 2019 WNBA MVP award - Washington Post
Elena Delle Donne hits WNBA scoring milestone after shooting session with her dad - Washington Post
Mystics' versatile forward Elena Delle Donne named WNBA MVP - Washington Times
Elena Delle Donne wins 2019 WNBA MVP - Washington Times
Mystics work on tightening transition D while Aces rest after close Game 1 - Washington Times

Football

Alliance of American Football
Add A Fine To What The Now-Defunct AAF League Has Cost MGM - Play NJ

Canadian Football League
GameDay: Calgary Stampeders at Toronto Argonauts - Calgary Sun
Calgary Stampeders look for another receiver to step up - Calgary Sun
Calgary Stampeders' receiving concerns far worse a year ago - Calgary Sun
STAMPEDERS NOTES: Derek Dennis not stressing potential o-line shuffle - Calgary Sun
Ed Tait's Five Things to know for the Blue Bombers at Montreal - CJOB
Draheim back to patch up leaky Eskimos pass protection - Edmonton Journal
Eskimos quarterback played through pain until he couldn't - Edmonton Journal
JONES: Eskimos' gamble paying off as defensive-line nationals return from NFL - Edmonton Sun
Eskimos' defensive additions providing valuable rest - Edmonton Sun
Steve Milton: Another CFL battle of the backups as Tiger-Cats visit Eskimos - Hamilton Spectator
Steve Milton: Evans and Ticats need more deep completions and far fewer long-ball picks - Hamilton Spectator
CFL PICKS: Tiger-Cats travel to Edmonton - Hamilton Spectator
BARNES: Ticats QB Dane Evans has more to prove on the field - National Post
A fish story: Guide Jamie Pistilli helps Redblacks' Brad Sinopoli land huge musky - Ottawa Citizen
Redblacks: This is how a penalty wiped out a nice fake punt - Ottawa Citizen
Returning DeVonte Dedmon gives Redblacks shake and bake - Ottawa Citizen
A fish story: Guide Jamie Pistilli helps Redblacks' Brad Sinopoli land huge musky - Ottawa Citizen
Blown fake punt for Redblacks? Here's what happened - Ottawa Sun
Vanstone: Roughriders score points with 400-plus youngsters - Regina Leader-Post
Looking back on the Roughriders' 2013 Grey Cup win - Regina Leader-Post
Roughriders apologize to beef producers for A&W Beyond Meat ad - Regina Leader-Post
BARNES: Ticats QB Dane Evans has more to prove on the field - Toronto Sun
Ed Willes: Bryan Burnham has been a rose among the thorns this season for the Lions - Vancouver Sun
DreamChasers may be key to CFL's future as it tackles global expansion - Vancouver Sun
Quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson elevates game for Argos - Winnipeg Free Press
Edmonton Eskimos starting quarterback Trevor Harris out for next game - Winnipeg Free Press
Streveler adds legs to budding legacy - Winnipeg Free Press
Rempel wants league to snap to safe rule for his position - Winnipeg Free Press
Picks leader Winston Rose credits CFL veterans with helping him learn the game - Winnipeg Sun
BOMBSHELLS: Bombers O'Shea says Khari Jones has done fantastic job with Alouettes - Winnipeg Sun

Indoor Football League
Heady move: Sugar Skulls hire IFL champ Dixie Wooten as new coach, GM - Arizona Daily Star
Tucson Sugar Skulls name Dixie Wooten head coach - KOLD

National Arena League
Sharks name James Fuller as new coach - Florida Times-Union

XFL
Indianapolis Colts Waive Quarterback Chad Kelly, Will He Play In The XFL? - The Daily Caller

Hockey

American Hockey League
Phantoms sign defenseman David Drake - Allentown Morning Call
Sound Tigers receive 12 from Islanders - Connecticut Post
Canadiens Game Day: Nick Suzuki gets another look against Panthers - Montreal Gazette
In the Habs' Room: 'Bottom two lines were better than our top two lines' - Montreal Gazette
NHL: Sharks' Jonny Brodzinski, Antti Suomela in mix for jobs - San Jose Mercury News
Dylan Gambrell gets chance with Tomas Hertl, Evander Kane - San Jose Mercury News
NHL: Calgary Flames top San Jose Sharks 6-4 in preseason - San Jose Mercury News
Springfield Thunderbirds to host Leslie David Baker, Stanley from 'The Office', for 'The Office' holiday party on Dec. 14 - Springfield Republican
Syracuse Crunch announces details for start of training camp - Syracuse Post Standard
DiPietro, 2 forwards assigned to Comets - Utica Observer-Dispatch
Three more players assigned to Comets - Utica Observer-Dispatch
Comets' rivalry with Crunch takes new forms - Utica Observer-Dispatch
Teammates stand by Byfuglien - Winnipeg Free Press
Jets start fast, cruise to win - Winnipeg Free Press

ECHL
Phantoms sign defenseman David Drake - Allentown Morning Call
Hertz arena completes renovations on luxury suites - Naples Daily News
Rush announce Black and White game - Rapid City Journal

North American Hockey League
Wings struggle in season-opener at the NAHL Showcase - Aberdeen American News
Sports briefly: Bulls beat Tomahawks; WT athlete named LSC Male Runner of the Week - Amarillo Globe-News
Bruins open with a shutout over Rebels - Austin Daily Herald
Bobcats score five goals in opening win - Bismarck Tribune
Local sports briefs for Sept. 19 | Somerset | dailyamerican.com - Daily American
Ice Dogs come up short in opener - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Janesville Jets wins opener at NAHL Showcase Classic - Janesville Gazette
Bulls top Tomahawks in Day 1 of showcase - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Bourque to drop puck at Tomahawks opener - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Brown Bears lose season opener in shootout - Kenai Peninsula Clarion
Junior hockey: Harris buzzer beater gives Maine Nordiques first win at NAHL Showcase - Lewiston Sun-Journal
Minotauros win season opener at NAHL Showcase - Minot Daily News
NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE: Jackalopes fall in overtime - Odessa American
Pilots eke out win at NAHL Showcase - Topeka Capital-Journal

Ontario Hockey League
Otters eye return to postseason, open season Friday - Erie Times-News
Hockey: Kingston Frontenacs goaltenders in top shape to start season - Kingston Whig Standard
London Knights ready for new start, and chance to avenge Guelph Storm collapse - London Free Press
Knights the early pick to win the Memorial Cup, according to poll - London Free Press
Booster club set up for Mississauga Steelheads fans - Mississauga News
'Hungry group' welcomes the Colts - North Bay Nugget
Fifth year players will co-captain this year's Wolves team - Northern Life
Expectations remain high as 67's get ready to start new season - Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa 67's deal D-man Peric to Frontenancs for two draft picks - Ottawa Citizen
Pieces are in place for Peterborough Petes to be a top-tier team - Peterborough Examiner
Peterborough Petes lock down roster as season set to start - Peterborough Examiner
Sting ready for OHL season after choosing captains - Sarnia Observer
Peca, maybe Carroll to miss opener - Sault Star
Wolf Tracks: Captains who bleed blue - Sudbury Star
2019-20 Kitchener Rangers primer - Waterloo Record

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Maritimes strong in QMJHL power rankings - Cape Breton Post
Mooseheads coach J.J. Daigneault gets back to basics - Cape Breton Post
Islanders may enter regular season without a captain - Cape Breton Post
Mooseheads' Barron ranked as potential NHL first-rounder - Cape Breton Post
Lasting impact: P.O. Joseph's influence still being felt by Charlottetown Islanders - Cape Breton Post
VIDEO: Charlottetown Islanders ready for opening night - Charlottetown Guardian
Cape Breton Eagles officially announce roster for 2019-20 QMJHL season - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Mooseheads Preview: Flush with star power, fresh faces - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Forward Joshua Roy has rebuilding Sea Dogs on the upswing - TSN

SPHL
Rivermen ready with wiener dog races, special jerseys, giveaways and more - Peoria Journal Star

Western Hockey League
Blazers ranked in CHL top ten - CFJC
Warriors In Decent Financial Shape at AGM - Discover Moose Jaw
Oil Kings forward Jaylen Luypen raises money for cancer by shaving head - Edmonton Journal
Edmonton Oil Kings defenceman better for experience at NHL training camp - Edmonton Journal
Oil Kings forward Jaylen Luypen raises money for cancer by shaving head - Edmonton Sun
Edmonton Oil Kings defenceman better for experience at NHL training camp - Edmonton Sun
Silvertips preview: How Everett brass has built a contender - Everett Herald
Blazers release Caller, who is likely headed to junior A Vernon - Kamloops This Week
Rockets top defenceman returns from NHL camp ahead of home-opener - Kelowna Capital News
Reinforcements bolstering Rockets' blue line - Kelowna Daily Courier
Sogaard taking nothing for granted ahead of second WHL season - Medicine Hat News
2019-20 WHL Season Preview: The Predictions - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Championship culture the key for Raiders heading into opening night - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Cougars add Griffin to the fold - Prince George Citizen
Anders expected to carry heavy workload for Rebels - Red Deer Advocate
Youthful exuberance to fuel Rebels this season - Red Deer Advocate
New goalie Danton Belluk eager to prove himself with Regina Pats - Regina Leader-Post
Saskatoon Blades' Libor Zabransky has something to prove in the WHL - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Saskatoon Blades set to open WHL season Friday in Prince Albert - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Saskatoon Blades set to open WHL season Friday in Prince Albert - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Saskatoon Blades' Libor Zabransky has something to prove in the WHL - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Dean "Scooter" Vrooman Retires - A Retrospect - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Forging their own path: Bolstered local junior hockey teams expect NHL's arrival to make them even stronger - Seattle Times
Spokane Chiefs enter fresh Western Hockey League season with retooled roster from front office down to skaters - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Broncos Release Four Players - Swift Current Online
Heponiemi to Attend AHL Training Camp - Swift Current Online
Gendron's first game with Giants will be a homecoming on the road - Vancouver Sun
Giants set for tough divisional pushback in bid to go deep in playoffs - Vancouver Sun

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
Thunderbirds get scorer, defenders in NLL entry draft - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Rush bolster defence at NLL draft - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Lacrosse worlds: Dangerous Dobbie could be decoy Dobbie for Canada - Vancouver Sun
Warriors can now bounce from Bell to Bal, doubling up on their Keegans - Vancouver Sun
Vancouver Warriors woo Loewen, hoping free agent can spur on offence - Vancouver Sun

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
HFX Wanderers settle for another disappointing draw with Forge FC - Halifax Chronicle-Herald

Major Arena Soccer League
Comets shake up front office - Independence Examiner

Major League Soccer
Martinez scores twice, Atlanta shuts out Cincinnati - Access North Georgia
Rooney wants another trip to MLS playoffs before going home - Alton Telegraph
Atlanta United's Josef Martinez chasing down history - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United posts 14th shutout in MLS this season - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United keeps pressure on NYCFC, Philadelphia - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United 2, Cincinnati 0: Player ratings - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Southern Fried Soccer: Atlanta United 2, Cincinnati 0 - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United's starting 11 vs. Cincinnati in MLS - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Josef Martinez carries Atlanta United past Cincinnati - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
FC Cincinnati joins Orlando City SC for most MLS goals allowed - Cincinnati Enquirer
FC Cincinnati: Josef Martinez, Atlanta United win at Nippert Stadium - Cincinnati Enquirer
Photos: Atlanta United vs. FC Cincinnati - Cincinnati Enquirer
Columbus Crew hopes to build off impressive victory over Atlanta - Columbus Dispatch
Crew SC Soccer Speakeasy podcast: Tim Bezbatchenko drops in - Columbus Dispatch
Expect a lot of juggling on critical road trip for Union - Delaware County Times
Colorado Rapids podcast: Recapping the loss to Toronto FC, looking ahead to Sporting KC - Denver Post
Martinez's scoring streak hits 15 as Atlanta tops Cincinnati - Gwinnett Daily Post
Sporting KC's Luis Martins adapting to life in Kansas City - Kansas City Star
MNUFC's Brent Kallman suspended 10 games for violating MLS policy - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Minnesota United's Kallman gets 10-game drug ban - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Impact beats Toronto 1-0 in first leg of Canadian Championship - Montreal Gazette
TFC falls to Montreal in first leg of Canadian Championship - Montreal Gazette
Nashville SC MLS roster: What to know about MLS Expansion Draft - Nashville Tennessean
Maxi Moralez likely back for NYCFC this weekend, with Heber close to returning next week - New York Newsday
Duncan, Royer lead Red Bulls past Timbers 2-0 - New York Newsday
Red Bulls snap 3-game losing streak with 2-0 win at Portland - New York Newsday
Portland Timbers vs. New York Red Bulls LIVE STREAM (9/18/19): How to watch MLS online | USA TV, channel, time - Newark Star-Ledger
Portland Timbers vs. New York Red Bulls LIVE STREAM (9/18/19): How to watch MLS online | USA TV, channel, time - Newark Star-Ledger
Manchester City star David Silva reportedly to join David Beckham's Inter Miami FC | Pro Soccer USA - Orlando Sentinel
MLS Expansion Draft set for Nov. 19; Inter Miami, Nashville SC to select 5 players - Orlando Sentinel
For Orlando City goalkeeper Brian Rowe, long wait to become a starter has been worth it - Orlando Sentinel
Portland Timbers fall 2-0 to New York Red Bulls: 5 takeaways - Portland Oregonian
Portland Timbers suffer second consecutive home loss, fall 2-0 to New York Red Bulls - Portland Oregonian
Timbers again blanked at home - Portland Tribune
Sounders, FC Dallas battle to scoreless tie - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Sounders settle for scoreless draw against FC Dallas - Seattle Times
Minnesota United's Brent Kallman fails drug test, suspended 10 games - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Toronto FC and coach Greg Vanney fined over confrontation against Colorado - Toronto Globe and Mail
Ignacio Piatti lifts Montreal Impact over Toronto FC 1-0 in first leg of Canadian Championship - Toronto Globe and Mail
Toronto FC fail to get away goal in Canadian Championship first leg - Toronto Star
TFC winger Nicolas Benezet out for LAFC match - Toronto Sun
TFC falls to Montreal in first leg of Canadian Champsionship - Toronto Sun
Red Bulls snap 3-game skid with 2-0 win over Timbers - Columbian.com - Vancouver Columbian
Whitecaps-Crew match serves as mini-teaser to Canada-U.S. October tilt - Vancouver Sun
FC Cincinnati falls 2-0 to Atlanta - but mostly to Josef Martinez - WCPO

National Women's Soccer League
Utah Royals FC-Reign FC game postponed because of 'extreme weather' - Deseret News
A gift? Utah Royals FC's game postponed due to unplayable surface - KSL
Portland Thorns vs. Houston Dash: Players to watch, how to watch live stream online - Portland Oregonian
Readers respond: Thorns fans' booing a disgrace - Portland Oregonian
Portland Thorns move forward after worst loss in club history: 'We won't ever let that happen again' - Portland Oregonian
Utah Royals FC game against Reign postponed due to unplayable field conditions - Salt Lake Tribune
NWSL Glance - Washington Times

United Soccer League Championship
Phoenix Rising FC motivated by 20-match USL winning streak - Arizona Republic
Expect a lot of juggling on critical road trip for Union - Delaware County Times
Plans announced for pro soccer, $60 million downtown stadium in Des Moines - Des Moines Register
Louisville soccer's Emina Ekic pushes through pain to reach new peak - Louisville Courier-Journal
Nashville SC clinches second consecutive berth in USL Championship Playoffs - Nashville Tennessean
Fall's extra-time penalty-kick goal gives Fury FC win over Rowdies - Ottawa Citizen
Fall's extra-time penalty-kick goal gives Fury FC win over Rowdies - Ottawa Citizen
Rowdies clinch playoff berth despite loss to Ottawa - Tampa Bay Times

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