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Headlines for November 19, 2010

Baseball

American Association
RedHawks sign 2B Cota for 2011 season - Fargo Forum

Appalachian League
Cardinal Park is Over the Hill - Johnson City Press

Atlantic League
Barnstormers announce 2011 schedule - Lancaster Intelligencer Journal

Carolina League
Salazar named Hillcats' new manager - Lynchburg News & Advance
Thursday's area sports briefs - Myrtle Beach Sun News

Eastern League
Extra Innings - Surprise ends second for AFL season - Erie Daily Times/Morning News

Florida State League
Marauders unveil 2011 schedule - Bradenton Herald
Greener pastures - Florida Today

Golden Baseball League
Snyder takes Double-A job; GBL merges - Maui News
Golden Baseball League merges with Northern, United - Yuma Sun

International League
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Jason Bartlett in town tomorrow - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

New York-Penn League
Bilardello to return for second season as Muckdogs manager - Batavia Daily News
Inside Job Brooklyn's Backman Among Four In-House Candidates For Mets Job - Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Round Two for Wally Backman To Meet With Mets GM Alderson For Second Interview - Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Northern League
New independent league for Flyers, Fielders - Chicago Daily Herald

Northwest League
Ems hire assistant GM - Eugene Register-Guard
World Series ring to Keizer - Keizer Times
Ex-Dust Devils, M's Ackley on tube Saturday - Tri-City Herald

Pacific Coast League
'King Felix' officially best in AL - Tacoma News Tribune
Moore leaves Scratch, signs with Adams - Tacoma News Tribune

South Atlantic League
Rome Braves announce new coaching staff for 2011 season - Rome News-Tribune

Southern League
Mississippi Braves name Rocket Wheeler new manager - Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Texas League
Kozma among five added to Cardinals' 40-man roster - Springfield News-Leader
Drillers release 2011 schedule - Tulsa World

Basketball

NBA G League
Returning back-court tandem looks to be a strength for Jam - Bakersfield Californian
WIZARDS: Rankings don't worry White, Dakota - Bismarck Tribune
D-League capsules - Bismarck Tribune
Dakota Wizards player profiles - Bismarck Tribune
DAKOTA WIZARDS: Major on one final mission - Bismarck Tribune
Cavaliers send former 1st-round pick Eyenga to BayHawks - Erie Daily Times/Morning News
Give and Go - Stories about Springfield Armor and Erie BayHawks. - Erie Daily Times/Morning News
Goldcamp sticks with BayHawks for second season - Erie Daily Times/Morning News
Cavs rookie set to display "world class" athleticism for BayHawks - Erie Daily Times/Morning News
Erie Flash? Come on Sir Charles - Erie Daily Times/Morning News
New coach, BayHawks ready to run in third D-League season - Erie Daily Times/Morning News
Ex-IU guard Moye in hospital after stroke - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Wilmont brings energy, commitment to Mad Ants - Fort Wayne News-Sentinel
Will Mad Ants have winning edge? - Fort Wayne News-Sentinel
Q & A with Idaho Stampede coach Randy Livingston - Idaho Press-Tribune
Lack of experience a Hurdle for Stampede - Idaho Statesman
Vipers Win Season Opener After Raising Championship Banner - KGBT
Reigning D-League MVP Says "Chances Good" He & Others Return To Vipers - KGBT
All the Lobos are now out of the nest - KOBTV
Vipers open season with win over Lieberman, Legends - McAllen Monitor
For Red Claws forward, a long delay to play - Portland Press Herald
Utah Flash bring back familiar faces for upcoming season - Provo Daily Herald
Reno Bighorns set opening day roster - Reno Gazette-Journal
Reno Bighorns finalize opening night roster...did Fazekas make the cut? - Reno Gazette-Journal
Samb may not join Skyforce - Sioux Falls Argus Leader
66ers open at Bakersfield - Tulsa World

Premier Basketball League
Combine lives up to its promise for Mill Rats - Saint John Telegraph-Journal
City's pro basketball franchise continues to build momentum - Saint John Telegraph-Journal
Mill Rats Unveil New Team Jersey - Uptown Saint John

Women's National Basketball Association
Maya Moore's uses Internet to click with her Atlanta church - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Shock hires former WNBA player - Tulsa World

Football

Arena Football League
Shock Adds Offensive Lineman Walter - KXLY
Cardinals split at nationals - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Bobby Reid signs with Tulsa Talons - Tulsa World

Canadian Football League
Shorts streak comes to an end - Calgary Herald
Riders well stocked for arms race - Calgary Herald
Welcome to West Icicle Bowl 2010 - Calgary Herald
Polarizing receiver is centre of attention - Calgary Herald
Stamps rookie dumped in snow - Calgary Sun
Stamps upbeat in final practice on home turf - Calgary Sun
Talley's dream come true - Calgary Sun
Whether to run or not - Calgary Sun
Stamps starters still unsettled for sellout crowd - Calgary Sun
Grey Cup Festival 2010 - Edmonton Journal
From Ticat cast off to Grey Cup champion - Hamilton Spectator
Argos may have trick up their sleeve - Montreal Gazette
Watt lights up his game at perfect time - Montreal Gazette
Returner Taylor punted off roster - Montreal Gazette
Oddsmakers sour on Lemon - Montreal Gazette
Watt lights up his game at perfect time - National Post
PRE-GAME INFO: Roughriders at Stampeders - Regina Leader-Post
Receiving corps near top shape - Regina Leader-Post
Riders' Simpson says he'll play in West final - Regina Leader-Post
Population grows in Nik Lewis Nation - Regina Leader-Post
Keeping warm is mind over matter on gridiron - Regina Leader-Post
Riders take to practice in Saskatchewan deep freeze - Regina Leader-Post
Barrin Simpson confident he will play vs. Stampeders - Regina Leader-Post
Head coach Ken Miller undecided about CFL future - Regina Leader-Post
Video: Riders weather stormy practice - Regina Leader-Post
Photos: It's winter in Regina, again - Regina Leader-Post
VANSTONE: Riders likely to make another Grey Cup appearance - Regina Leader-Post
Even Riders vets find this practice cold - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Improved offence a reason to believe - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Miller time done? - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Gallery: Roughriders vs. Argonauts (Oct. 9) - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Polarizing receiver is centre of attention - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Nik Lewis Nation welcomes everybody - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Simpson says he'll play - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Even Riders vets find this practice cold - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Improved offence a reason to believe - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Miller time done? - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Stamps want to celebrate more than just awards - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Down East heats up - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Larry Taylor, Alouettes part ways - Toronto Globe and Mail
Alouettes have something to prove - Toronto Globe and Mail
Argos' Owens anticipates lots of action against Alouettes - Toronto Star
Five ways the Argonauts can beat the Als - Toronto Star
Five ways the Argonauts can beat the Als - Toronto Star
Lemon ain't talkin' - Toronto Sun
Special season for Argos - Toronto Sun
Argos must contain Cobourne - Toronto Sun
Als send Taylor home - Toronto Sun
Argos get their mean on - Toronto Sun
Quinney can't cut class for Argos' practice - Toronto Sun
Zeisberger's memories from Montreal - Toronto Sun
Lions' Paris Jackson wonders, worries if his time is up - Vancouver Sun
Bombers should grab Hall - Winnipeg Sun

Indoor Football League
Fanfare - Newton Kansan

United Football League
Clarett says he's 'blessed,' plans to keep playing football even if it means returning to UFL - Chicago Tribune
Former Broncos extend careers in UFL while holding out hope to return to NFL - Denver Post
After the Colts, Dominic Rhodes shines in UFL - Indianapolis Star
Clement's readiness, steadiness earns him QB start in Locos' finale - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Nighthawks aim to reward home fans in finale - Omaha World-Herald
Nighthawks to honor armed forces - Omaha World-Herald
Who to watch on the Tuskers - Omaha World-Herald
Nighthawks vs. Tuskers: 2-minute drill - Omaha World-Herald
Nighthawks in damage control mode after three-game skid - Omaha World-Herald
Ross will be at Rosenblatt, rooting for the Nighthawks - Omaha World-Herald
UFL football: Florida Tuskers at Omaha Nighthawks preview - Orlando Sentinel
United Football League: Tuskers a win away from championship game rematch with Las Vegas - Orlando Sentinel
Win by Omaha today will put Lions in playoffs - Sacramento Bee

Hockey

American Hockey League
Binghamton Senators struggle to end Hershey hex - Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
Binghamton Senators scouting report: Hershey - Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
Pens' Jeffrey climbing scoring ranks - Citizens Voice
Lake Erie is dead-on when it comes to penalty kills: Monsters Insider - Cleveland Plain Dealer
Off the Ice ... with Monsters forward Curtis Fraser - Cleveland Plain Dealer
Catching up - Soundin' Off - Connecticut Post
Injuries shuffling Sound Tigers lineup - Connecticut Post
Jordan Bendfeld hopes to get some action with Barons - Daily Oklahoman
Audio : Phantoms Forum Podcast - Episode 7 - Glens Falls Post-Star
The importance of Johan Backlund - Glens Falls Post-Star
Part of Van Andel Arena expansion officially will open before Saturday's Griffins game - Grand Rapids Press
Griffins left wing Chris Minard disappointed with offensive slump: 'My job is to score goals' - Grand Rapids Press
Paddock back behind the bench - Lebanon Daily News
Ian Clark's On Hockey: Three more for Monarchs - Manchester Union Leader
Brewers, Admirals offer combined tix - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Preview: Admirals at Rampage, Stars, Barons - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Rivermen get defenseman Oystrick back from Blues - Peoria Journal Star
Christie to take place in Rivermen HOF - Peoria Journal Star
R.I. Hockey Report: P-Bruins roomies Colborne, Kampfer and Bartkowski have found an off-ice bond - Providence Journal
Rochester Amerks' Selleck leaves his mark - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Rockford IceHogs end loss skid at Manitoba, 1-0 - Rockford Register Star
Rampage enjoying life on top of AHL standings - San Antonio Express News
Falcons sign two-time Stanley Cup winner Jay Pandolfo - Springfield Republican
This is Gustavsson's shot to prove he's No. 1: Leafs coach - Toronto Star
Tampa Bay's demotion hasn't miffed Admirals center - Virginian Pilot
WBS Penguins keep getting better with each game - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Highlight REEL / ICEHOGS 1 MOOSE 0 - Winnipeg Free Press
Bliznak joins Moose tonight - Winnipeg Free Press
Coaching, babysitting not that much different - Winnipeg Free Press
Highlight REEL - Winnipeg Free Press
Moose waltz way to defeat - Winnipeg Free Press
Pirri scores, Toivonen made 29 saves as IceHogs blank Manitoba Moose 1-0 - Winnipeg Free Press
Schneider's Moose time just right - Winnipeg Sun
IceHogs keep puck away from Moose - Winnipeg Sun

Central Hockey League
Time to buy what the Gems are selling? - Dayton Daily News
IceMen's balance keys recent surge - Evansville Courier & Press
Eagles ready to take down the champs - Fort Collins Coloradoan
Komets defenseman: Outworking foes key - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Not yet on Musselwhite - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Komets defenseman: Outworking foes key - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Frustrated Komets hope to end scoring slump against Arizona - Fort Wayne News-Sentinel
FULL TIME PIT BULL - Independence Examiner
RiverKings this weekend - Memphis Commercial Appeal
Fanfare - Newton Kansan
Central Hockey League: Jackalopes get second consecutive victory - Odessa American
Rush: Rush playing with more confidence - Rapid City Journal
Tulsa Oilers fall to Allen Americans - Tulsa World
Thunder stumbles in Odessa - Wichita Eagle

ECHL
Seawolves, Aces work to avoid penalties - Anchorage Daily News
Condors notebook: Defenseman Ryan to play for AHL's Barons - Bakersfield Californian
Stingrays defenseman Finley overcoming freak hand injury - Charleston Post and Courier
Greenville ices Nailers 4-2 - Greenville News
Show me the Mo - Gwinnett Daily Post
Area Roundup: 1,500 tickets left for BSU-Fresno St. game - Idaho Press-Tribune
Steelheads fall in shootout - Idaho Statesman
Kalamazoo Wings to host synchronized skating event, drawing 92 teams from across the U.S. - Kalamazoo Gazette
Florida Everblades Game Day Primer: 'Blades go for five straight at home, add forward Jared Staal - Naples Daily News
Blades receive forward Jared Staal from Charlotte - Naples Daily News
Charlotte Checkers assign forward Jared Staal to Florida Everblades - Blades' Blog - Naples Daily News
Goalie steps up to win first start - Stockton Record
Struggling Salmon Kings aim to pour it on against Reign - Victoria Times Colonist

North American Hockey League
Blizzard searching for consistency - Alexandria Echo Press
Delivering on a D-I dream - Alexandria Echo Press
Amarillo Bulls vs. Whichita Falls Wildcats - Amarillo Globe-News
Amarillo Bulls Capsule - Amarillo Globe-News
On the Ice - Nov. 19, 2010 - Bismarck Tribune
IceRays nab first true road win of season - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
YMCA gives Falcons a lift - Port Huron Times Herald
Mustangs fall at home, 2-1, to IceRays - Rio Rancho Observer
It's all about home for Runners' new player - Topeka Capital-Journal

Ontario Hockey League
Wolves down Colts - Barrie Examiner
Bulls foursome takes the good with the bad - Belleville Intelligencer
Bulls foursome takes the good with the bad - Belleville Intelligencer
Laughton, Hooey, McIvor named to Ontario U17 team - Durham News
Victor Fernandes: Otters sagging under stress of injuries - Erie Daily Times/Morning News
Otters Watch: Erie at Oshawa, Nov. 19 - Erie Daily Times/Morning News
Szydlowski sparks Otters to win - Erie Daily Times/Morning News
Otters Watch: Erie at Oshawa, Nov. 19 - Erie Daily Times/Morning News
OTTERS WATCH: Erie Otters at Oshawa Generals - Erie Daily Times/Morning News
Szydlowski sparks Otters to win - Erie Daily Times/Morning News
Storm's Finn picked for World challenge - Guelph Mercury
Frontenacs forward heating up - Kingston Whig Standard
Tiny, speedy Swiss hockey player has big NHL dream - Lindsay This Week
Otters sink Petes - Lindsay This Week
Spits take on Knights - London Free Press
Teen rookie on a roll - London Free Press
Saginaw Spirit hockey team romps, 7-3 - Midland Daily News
Mississaugans named to Under-17 challenge team - Mississauga News
Super memories for IceDogs trio - Niagara Falls Review
67's top line earns Kilrea's praises - Ottawa Sun
Petes trade Wise - Peterborough Examiner
Justin Larson meets with team officials over future - Peterborough Examiner
Erie Otters down Petes 4-1 - Peterborough Examiner
Petes, Otters tied going to third - Peterborough Examiner
Jordan Szwarz becomes 'grizzled veteran' on Saginaw Spirit hockey team - Saginaw News
Saginaw News Sports Links: Here are a few stories you may have missed Thursday - Saginaw News
Sting home for two - Sarnia Observer
Now is not the time to fire Lambert and/or Torrie - Sault Star
Now is not the time to fire Lambert and/or Torrie - Sault Star
Thomas lost for season as Hounds prepare to face Brampton - Sault Star
IceDogs' Graham named to Ontario under-17 team - St. Catharines Standard
Super memories for Dogs trio - St. Catharines Standard
Super memories for IceDogs trio - St. Catharines Standard
Wolves versus Attack live game blog - Sudbury Star
Wolves put end to losing - Sudbury Star
OHL: Saad scores three different ways in Spirit victory - TSN
UFC president White can't wait to host bouts in Ontario - Windsor Star
Spits anxious to unpack bags - Windsor Star

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Hitting 'em where it Hertz - Cape Breton Post
Rocket visits Cape Breton - Charlottetown Guardian
Sherbrooke looking to land Q team - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Sherbrooke looking to land Q team - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Hertzberg scores four goals for Screaming Eagles - Halifax Metro News
Moose hope to add to Huskies' misery - Halifax Metro News
Maineiacs put streak on the line in tough 3-in-3 - Lewiston Sun-Journal
Moncton Wildcats vs. Drummondville Voltigeurs - Moncton Times & Transcript
What will Cats do in QMJHL trade period? - Moncton Times & Transcript
Juniors' Lefebvre gives club edge - Montreal Gazette
Sea Dog captain refines approach - Saint John Telegraph-Journal
QMJHL: Hertzberg scores four goals as Eagles top Foreurs - TSN
QMJHL: Hertzberg scores four goals as Eagles top Foreurs - TSN

SPHL
RiverHawks goalie learned toughness on the farm - Augusta Chronicle
Surge get long-awaited game with Havoc - Biloxi Sun Herald
Full Throttle - Fayetteville Observer
Tuomi is reunited with Ice Bears - Knoxville News-Sentinel

United States Hockey League
Force back to full strength - Fargo Forum
Gamblers weekend preview - Green Bay Press-Gazette
More Lincoln Stars hockey - Lincoln Journal Star
UNO, Lincoln Stars coaches have North Dakota connection - Lincoln Journal Star
Muskegon Lumberjacks concentrate on potential, not past, in personnel decisions - Muskegon Chronicle
Muskegon Lumberjacks hosting skills and drills camp - Muskegon Chronicle
Lancers still on road swing - Omaha World-Herald
Musketeers back to full force, ready for surging Stars - Sioux City Journal
Red-hot Herd back at home - Sioux Falls Argus Leader
Triple Play: Three Things to Know in Sports This Weekend - Sioux Falls Argus Leader
Saints seek road success - Telegraph Herald
Breitbach puts family friendly approach on ice - Telegraph Herald
NHL ranks pair of Saints - Telegraph Herald
GAME TRACKER: Waterloo Black Hawks - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Phantoms get a pair of players back from injury - Youngstown Vindicator

Western Hockey League
Wheat Kings ready for Hitmen - Brandon Sun
Bulin Wall suffers groin injury - Calgary Herald
Hitmen return to scene of crying - Calgary Herald
On deck - Chilliwack Times
Pair of Bruins youngsters named to Team Pacific - Chilliwack Times
New Warriors On the Ice - Discover Moose Jaw
Not for the feint of heart - Everett Herald
Silvertips are a different team with Cumiskey in lineup - Everett Herald
Not for the feint of heart - Everett Herald
Rockets deal defenceman - Kelowna Daily Courier
Seattle Thunderbirds congratulate Crestwood Elementary students in Cruzin' Passport program: Slide S - Kent Reporter
'Canes hopeful for Fyten's return - Lethbridge Herald
McIlrath won't require surgery on injured knee - Moose Jaw Times-Herald
$10,000 Grand Prize Up For Grabs At Great Airplane Toss - Portland Oregonian
WINTERHAWKS: Portland keeps No. 2 spot in junior hockey poll - Portland Tribune
WINTERHAWKS: Portland contingent scoreless as Team Russia beats Team WHL - Portland Tribune
Too little, too late for Team WHL - Prince George Citizen
Two Cougars on Team Pacific - Prince George Free Press
Starter in waiting - Red Deer Advocate
Curtis Hunt refuses to be consumed by 'occupational hazards' - Regina Leader-Post
Cox's debut sets bar high - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Broncos In Red Deer Tonight - Swift Current Online
Catching up with the WHL - Tri-City Herald
Ams looking to regroup - Tri-City Herald
WHL: Giants D will face test against Regina - Vancouver Province
Giants look at Pats while looking over shoulders - Giants - Vancouver Sun
Vancouver Giants add another new body in Langley's Vanderhoek - Vancouver Sun
Vancouver Giants star David Musil not standing Pat, has more than Regina on his mind - Vancouver Sun

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
Five former Kansas employees are charged in ticket scam - Philadelphia Daily News
Rock sign veteran goalie Bob Watson - Toronto Star

Soccer

Major Indoor Soccer League
Veteran Leaders Build Better Blast Team - Baltimore Examiner
No love lost in Comets' rivalry with Omaha - Independence Examiner
Getting to know the MISL teams - Omaha World-Herald
Omaha Vipers player, staff capsules - Omaha World-Herald
Vipers confident entering opener - Omaha World-Herald

Major League Soccer
Coach`s turnaround sparks FC Dallas - Boulder Daily Camera
Fire's Thorrington says club learned from its growing pains - Chicago Daily Herald
Bob Hunter commentary: Rumblings ... Troy Smith, OSU football, Crew cuts and more - Columbus Dispatch
Galaxy Notebook: Donovan will rest before deciding future - Daily Breeze
FC Dallas top assistant John Ellinger a key reason for team's success, head coach's growth - Dallas Morning News
As FC Dallas stands on brink of Major League Soccer title, fans savor success, bond with team - Dallas Morning News
FC Dallas' Daniel Hernandez brings passion as he chases an elusive prize - Dallas Morning News
Fan Mail: Rapids' Smith sees soccer kicking into next gear - Denver Post
Rapids, FC Dallas not addicted to star power - Denver Post
FC Dallas' Ferreira voted MVP of MLS - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Dallas looks to bring MLS title to Texas - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Making Their Mark: The aesthetics of Sporting KC - Kansas City Star
Non-rebranding news: Espinoza, Myers graduate from GA status - Kansas City Star
Can someone explain the Wizards' name change? - Kansas City Star
GALAXY NOTEBOOK: Exhausted Donovan undecided on another Eurotrip - Long Beach Press-Telegram
MLS Cup: Galaxy players offer predictions on MLS Cup - Los Angeles Times
Donovan to rest before deciding on future - Pasadena Star-News
MLS championship game won't draw many viewers - Philadelphia Daily News
Timbers Insider: Alex Nimo weighing his options - Portland Oregonian
Free Kicks: Landon Donovan could return to EPL - Portland Oregonian
Free Kicks: Whitecaps sign DeMerit - Portland Oregonian
Coach's turnaround leads FC Dallas to 1st MLS Cup - Salt Lake Tribune
Titans missing from MLS Cup clash - Toronto Globe and Mail
Whitecaps make DeMerit their MLS cornerstone - Toronto Globe and Mail
Adrian Cann wins TFC MVP - Toronto Globe and Mail
Rapids veteran Mullan still gets kick out of Cup - Toronto Star
Ferreira named MLS MVP - Toronto Sun
Calling all Toronto soccer fans - Toronto Sun
Caps get MLS ball rolling with DeMerit - Vancouver Province
Titter over Teitur: Whitecaps coach Thordarson leaves them laughing - Vancouver Sun
Whitecap Jay DeMerit, video star - Vancouver Sun
Vancouver Whitecaps land their anchor in Jay DeMerit - Vancouver Sun

Professional Arena Soccer League
Tacoma Stars in San Diego, Tijuana this weekend - Examiner
"Blue collar" Pumas will try to douse Fire in Saturday home opener (video) - Examiner
Pumas Fired Up for Home Opener - Kitsap Sun
MAFFEI: Air battle? Suddenly, Bolts-Broncos turns into a good game - North County Times
Today's Cougars match - Stockton Record

U.S. Soccer Federation D-2
Rhinos retain 14 players - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Women's Professional Soccer
Fire's Thorrington says club learned from its growing pains - Chicago Daily Herald

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