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Headlines for September 20, 2019

Baseball

Atlantic League
Blue Crabs take two of three versus Lancaster but were eliminated from playoff contention - Southern Maryland Newspapers

Frontier League
Boomers' Nieporte, Oddo all-stars, Larson is executive of the year - Chicago Daily Herald

International League
RailRiders look to raise $1 million for cancer research - Scranton Times-Tribune
RailRiders unveil details of 2020 Triple A All-Star game festivities - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader

South Atlantic League
'All about baseball': Delmarva Aces atttract ballplayers of all ages - Salisbury Daily Times

Southern League
Jumbo Shrimp aid in repair of historic Daytona ballpark - Florida Times-Union
The Trash Pandas are looking for a mascot! - WHNT

Texas League
Hooks announce 2020 Texas League schedule - Corpus Christi Caller-Times

Basketball

NBA G League
Hawks sign Tahjere McCall to Exhibit 10 deal, complete camp roster - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Skyhawks acquire Tahjere McCall, first-round G-League draft pick - Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Women's National Basketball Association
Mercury GM believes team is 'not far away' from WNBA title contention - Arizona Republic
Two Atlanta Dream players make FIBA AmeriCup roster - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mystics top Vegas for 2-0 lead in WNBA playoff series - Baltimore Sun
Jonquel Jones, Courtney Williams push Sun to 94-68 win over Sparks in Game 2 - Hartford Courant
Photos: Sun vs. Sparks, Game 2 WNBA semifinals - Hartford Courant
Las Vegas Aces lose, 103-91, trail 2-0 in WNBA semifinals - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sparks hope to rebound in WNBA playoff series against after falling behind 0-2 - Los Angeles Daily News
Sun out-physical Sparks to take 2-0 lead in WNBA semifinal series - Los Angeles Daily News
Sparks can't cool off the Connecticut Sun in Game 2 of WNBA semifinals - Los Angeles Times
Sun take a commanding 2-0 lead over the Sparks in WNBA semifinal series - New London Day
WNBA: Connecticut Sun take 2-0 series lead against Los Angeles Sparks - Norwich Bulletin
Aces' gamble on Bill Laimbeer yields an early payoff - Washington Post
WNBA playoffs: Meesseman leads Mystics to 2-0 series lead - Washington Post
Elena Delle Donne, the WNBA's MVP, is right at home with the Mystics - Washington Post
Thursday Sports in Brief - Washington Times
Meesseman ties career high, Mystics beat Aces, take 2-0 lead - Washington Times
Mystics stave off Aces to take 2-0 series lead - Washington Times

Football

Alliance of American Football
Column: Rams games drawing good TV ratings in San Diego - for now - San Diego Union-Tribune

Canadian Football League
GAMEDAY: B.C. Lions at Ottawa Redblacks - Calgary Sun
Frustrating loss to Stampeders in July remains in the minds of the Argos - Calgary Sun
Stampeders believe Argos a tougher match-up than it looks - Calgary Sun
STAMPEDERS NOTES: Not much experience in Stamps receiving corps - Calgary Sun
Alouettes' John Bowman thinks Bombers' Andrew Harris should have had longer suspension - CJOB
A 'Super Sports Saturday' of Bombers and ICE on 680 CJOB - CJOB
Eskimos Game Day: Kilgore at the controls against Ticats - Edmonton Journal
Top draft pick Mathieu Betts draws into lineup to make Eskimos debut - Edmonton Journal
JONES: New No. 15 to start for Eskimos on Ricky Ray induction day - Edmonton Sun
Eskimos Game Day: Kilgore at the controls against Ticats - Edmonton Sun
Top draft pick Mathieu Betts draws into lineup to make Eskimos debut - Edmonton Sun
Steve Milton: Evans and Ticats need more deep completions and far fewer long-ball picks - Hamilton Spectator
Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Alouettes: Five things you should know - Montreal Gazette
Inside the CFL: Als interim GM Joe Mack keeps seat warm for successor - Montreal Gazette
Alouettes WR Chris Matthews aims to show Bombers they made a mistake - Montreal Gazette
Harris missing out following up on record-setting performance against Ticats - National Post
GAMEDAY: B.C. Lions at Ottawa Redblacks - Ottawa Citizen
Little Bro DeVonte Dedmon grinds through rehab to return to Redblacks - Ottawa Citizen
Losing is on a Groundhog Day loop for the Ottawa Redblacks - Ottawa Citizen
Harris missing out following up on record-setting performance against Ticats - Ottawa Sun
Roughriders alumni helping to tackle childhood cancer - Regina Leader-Post
CFL picks: 'Angry' Andrew Harris rejoins Blue Bombers - Toronto Star
Argonauts, McLeod Bethel-Thompson game for Stampeders' test - Toronto Star
Alouettes veteran feels Bombers star's suspension was too short - Winnipeg Free Press
Grant hopes for many more happy returns with Bombers - Winnipeg Free Press
Alouettes take unconventional road to success - Winnipeg Free Press
Like Bombers, Matthews is all business - Winnipeg Free Press
First game against old team as a head coach is something special for Bombers Hall of Famer Khari Jones - Winnipeg Sun
BOMBERS GAME DAY: Angry Harris looking to take it out on Alouettes - Winnipeg Sun
Bombers getting huge contributions from special teams demons Miller and Exume - Winnipeg Sun
Eskimos QB Kilgore feels 'good' starting with Ricky Ray's old number - Winnipeg Sun
BOMBSHELLS: Bombers know first hand how much things can change in final third of the season - Winnipeg Sun

Hockey

American Hockey League
Fox Sports 1450-AM returning as home of Tucson Roadrunners, adds Arizona Coyotes - Arizona Daily Star
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse free open house and ribbon-cutting set for Sept. 28 - Cleveland Plain Dealer
San Jose Sharks 2019-2020 season preview: Stepping forward without Capt. Joe Pavelski - East Bay Times
Comets now have 16 players in camp after more roster moves - Rome Sentinel
Tampa Bay Lightning puts 2 veteran goalies on NHL waivers - Syracuse Post Standard
Winging it with Leafs among options for veteran Spezza - Toronto Sun
DiPietro, 2 forwards assigned to Utica Comets - Utica Observer-Dispatch
Penguins make first training camp cuts, send nine to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Arena lease for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins signed, terms disclosed - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
McKenzie easing back into hockey - Winnipeg Free Press
You think Jets are high drama? Maurice says try Toronto - Winnipeg Sun

ECHL
Kamrass unexpectedly retires from hockey - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Gladiators ink forward Dante Hannoun, defenseman Rob Powers - Gwinnett Daily Post
Depth, quality of Red Wings farm system expected to boost Walleye - Toledo Blade

North American Hockey League
Wings drop OT contest to Wilkes Barre/Scranton - Aberdeen American News
Rookie goalie notches shutout for Ice Dogs - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Jets earn second straight shutout win at NAHL Showcase - Janesville Gazette
Tomahawks net first win of season, top Bobcats in shootout - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Brown Bears fall to Brahmas in overtime - Kenai Peninsula Clarion
Local roundup: Oxford Hills field hockey edges Edward Little in overtime - Lewiston Sun-Journal
Junior hockey: Four goal scorers lift the Maine Nordiques to another win at NAHL Showcase - Lewiston Sun-Journal
Huddle Up: Dropping dimes a quarter of the way into the season - Lewiston Sun-Journal
NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE: Jackalopes notch first victory of season - Odessa American
Mudbugs 'hack and whack' their way to wild comeback victory - Shreveport Times
Shreveport Mudbugs suffer first loss of the season - Shreveport Times
Local sports briefs: Streb in three-way tie for second at Mississippi; WU soccer at home this weekend - Topeka Capital-Journal

Ontario Hockey League
Erie Otters begin quest for OHL playoff return - Erie Times-News
2019-2020 OHL preview: tough year ahead for rebuilding Guelph Storm - Guelph Today
Opinion | Scott Radley's (Not So) Deep Thoughts - Hamilton Spectator
ANALYSIS: Another London Knights season begins with Memorial Cup aspirations - London Free Press
Local roundup: LeClair goes in first round of NLL Draft to Roughnecks - National Post
'Dogs keep Wolves at bay on opening night - Niagara Falls Review
Byfield's two goals not enough as Pack drops season opener to Niagara - Northern Life
Expectations remain high as 67's get ready to start new season - Ottawa Citizen
BRIEFS: Peckham rejoins Winterhawks - Owen Sound Sun Times
Five Bears headed to pro camps - Owen Sound Sun Times
Attack to honour Scott Walker with banner raising - Owen Sound Sun Times
Attack deal MacLean to Gens for pick - Owen Sound Sun Times
Attack to signal goals with historic whistle - Owen Sound Sun Times
Attack finish preseason 3-1 with North Bay sweep - Owen Sound Sun Times
Attack to lean on youth and pace - Owen Sound Sun Times
Nizhnikov's OHL odyssey reboots in Owen Sound - Owen Sound Sun Times
Attack sign LeSage, drop Straub - Owen Sound Sun Times
Attack, Colts split preseason contests - Owen Sound Sun Times
Sting acquire veteran forward Mack from Otters - Sarnia Observer
Weir raises money for youth mental health centre - Sarnia Observer
Determined Theriault sets an example RUICCI COLUMN - Sault Star
Hounds need youngsters to develop - Sault Star
It's nearly showtime - Sault Star
Drafting well is just the start - Sault Star
Hounds to finish third in division RUICCI COLUMN - Sault Star
Looking at the OHL's Western Conference - Soo Today
Greyhounds expect tough games in west - Soo Today
Looking ahead as the OHL season opens up - Soo Today
Dogs keep Wolves at bay on opening night - St. Catherine's Standard
'We eased our way into the game' - Poor start costs Wolves in season opener - Sudbury Star
OHL Roundup: Philip Tomasino leads Niagara IceDogs past Sudbury Wolves in season opener - TSN
Game day: Saginaw at Kitchener - Waterloo Record
The new man behind the mask - Waterloo Record
Local roundup: LeClair goes in first round of NLL Draft to Roughnecks - Windsor Star

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
PATRICK MCNEIL: Plenty of contenders for 2019-20 QMJHL President's Cup - Cape Breton Post
Cape Breton Eagles open QMJHL regular season with two-game series against Titan - Cape Breton Post
AROUND THE Q: Year of possibilities - Cape Breton Post
A look at the Charlottetown Islanders new players - Charlottetown Guardian
Super sophomore Lukas Cormier excited to help Charlottetown Islanders take next step - Charlottetown Guardian
Charlottetown Islanders: Three burning questions for 2019-20 QMJHL regular season - Charlottetown Guardian
AROUND THE Q: Year of possibilities - Charlottetown Guardian
PHOTOS: Meet the Charlottetown Islanders - Charlottetown Guardian
Grimes hopes to join past Eagles coaches in winning regular season debut behind the bench - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
QMJHL Roundup: Blake Richardson helps Blainville-Boisbriand Armada rally past Rouyn-Noranda Huskies - TSN

Western Hockey League
Stankoven leads youth movement that gives Blazers deep team entering season - CFJC
A 'Super Sports Saturday' of Bombers and ICE on 680 CJOB - CJOB
A 'Super Sports Saturday' of Bombers and ICE on 680 CJOB - CJOB
Warriors Ready For Regular Season Opener Tonight - Discover Moose Jaw
Meet the Silvertips' 2019-2020 opening night roster - Everett Herald
Rockets want the hard road into Memorial Cup - Kelowna Daily Courier
Five things to watch in the 2019-20 Western Hockey League season - Kelowna Daily Courier
Canes open season tonight - Lethbridge Herald
Tigers set to drop puck on 50th season - Medicine Hat News
Rookies excited to start major junior careers this weekend - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Cougars more fit, expect better results in 2019-20 - Prince George Citizen
Pats' Struch named to Team WHL coaching staff - Regina Leader-Post
Regina Pats eyeing playoffs in second year of rebuild - Regina Leader-Post
Q and A: John Paddock expects to see improvement from Regina Pats - Regina Leader-Post
Vanstone: Struch remained upbeat despite Pats' downturn - Regina Leader-Post
WHL PREVIEW: Highly-touted Saskatoon Blades begin new season Friday with guarded optimism - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Regnier Named Broncos' Captain - Swift Current Online
Vancouver Giants: Injury bug gnaws at lineup in lead-up to WHL opener - Vancouver Sun
Time for the Ice-breaker - Winnipeg Sun

Lacrosse

Major League Lacrosse
Chesapeake Bayhawks displaying championship characteristics - Annapolis Capital Gazette

National Lacrosse League
Veteran Jordan Hall signs deal with Georgia Swarm - Gwinnett Daily Post

Soccer

Major League Soccer
Atlanta United goes from glacial to break-neck - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United's Eales will receive award from World Football Summit - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United's Josef Martinez nominee for MLS MVP - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Revolution's keys to victory over Real Salt Lake - Boston Globe
Chicago faces FC Cincinnati after Sapong's 2-goal game - Chicago Daily Herald
Column: The Fire must break free of ESPN Plus to build its fan base, and owner Joe Mansueto knows it. WGN or other local TV outlets would generate more heat. - Chicago Tribune
FC Cincinnati MLS: How to watch, stream, listen to Chicago Fire match - Cincinnati Enquirer
FC Cincinnati's first-ever employee promoted to Director of Soccer Operations - Cincinnati Enquirer
Real Salt Lake seeks quick bounce back performance at New England - Deseret News
Inside the lawsuit filed by former Real Salt Lake coach Mike Petke - Deseret News
Sporting KC must beat Colorado Rapids for MLS playoffs shot - Kansas City Star
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's goal surge coming at right time for the Galaxy - Los Angeles Daily News
Keaton Parks, Domenec Torrent talk midfielder's rise to NYCFC's starting lineup - New York Newsday
Harrison grad Omar Sowe signs multi-year deal with Red Bulls - Newark Star-Ledger
Harrison grad Omar Sowe signs multi-year deal with Red Bulls - Newark Star-Ledger
Exploria Stadium to host USMNT Concacaf League of Nations match against Canada - Orlando Sentinel
Orlando City grateful to get timely boost from healthy Mauricio Pereyra - Orlando Sentinel
Union at New York Red Bulls: An always intense matchup takes on added urgency - Philly.com
Portland Timbers vs. Minnesota United: Players to watch, TV channel, how to watch live stream online - Portland Oregonian
MLS, supporters groups hold 'productive' meeting to discuss Iron Front symbol, political imagery at games - Portland Oregonian
Portland Timbers aim to turn things around at home: 'We cannot afford to lose any more points' - Portland Oregonian
Major League Soccer to hold expansion draft in November - Portland Oregonian
RSL hits the road for New England sitting fourth in the Western Conference. Points will be necessary to stay there. - Salt Lake Tribune
Major League Soccer fans, including RSL's, are bringing their politics to games now. Here's how the league and its teams dealing with it. - Salt Lake Tribune
MLS meets with supporters groups over political displays - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Loons' Ethan Finlay can joke about his 'slide,' but not about labor - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Montreal Impact face tough challenge against L.A. Galaxy star Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Toronto Globe and Mail
High stakes for Toronto FC's game Saturday night against league-leading Los Angeles FC - Toronto Globe and Mail
Canadian Championship rivals TFC and Impact heading into choppy waters down homestretch - Toronto Sun
Whitecaps will host MLS All-Star Game - but exactly when is unknown - Vancouver Sun
Vancouver Whitecaps look to go 'backs to the future - Vancouver Sun
Whitecaps-Crew match serves as mini-teaser to Canada-U.S. October tilt - Vancouver Sun
For D.C. United, the stats aren't pretty but the results matter more - Washington Post
D.C. United to sign Moses Nyeman to homegrown contract - Washington Post
Wayne Rooney wants D.C. United playoff run before heading home to England - Washington Times

National Women's Soccer League
Bridget Callahan is 'bright light' for Orlando Pride during challenging season - Orlando Sentinel

United Soccer League Championship
Legion FC comes home to face Indy Eleven tonight - AL.com
United braces for crucial battle - Albuquerque Journal
Peterson: A new downtown Des Moines soccer stadium? Go for it ... if the public doesn't have to pay - Des Moines Register
Memphis 901 FC's Marcus Epps, on loan from NY Red Bulls enjoys homecoming - Memphis Commercial Appeal
Harrison grad Omar Sowe signs multi-year deal with Red Bulls - Newark Star-Ledger
Harrison grad Omar Sowe signs multi-year deal with Red Bulls - Newark Star-Ledger
Fury FC need to rediscover winning formula to sustain playoff hopes - Ottawa Citizen

United Soccer League One
FC Tucson knows it needs to be sharper in final four games to make playoff push - Arizona Daily Star

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