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Headlines for October 21, 2020



Baseball

American Association
Winnipeg Goldeyes Shaw Park lease dealt another blow at citys executive policy committee - CJOB
Attending pro sports events an experiment - Winnipeg Free Press

Carolina League
Top farm systems helped the Rays and Dodgers reach the World Series. The Orioles' is climbing the rankings. - Frederick News-Post

International League
Railers host event to celebrate Worcester professional sports scene - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Durham Bulls to host World Series Watch Party on Friday and Saturday - WRAL

Midwest League
Tickets still available for Friday's watch party at Dow Diamond - Midland Daily News

Northwoods League
Porcaro will be back to manage Kingfish - Kenosha News

South Atlantic League
Former SU athlete, Crisfield native named finalist for NCAA Woman of the Year - Salisbury Daily Times

Basketball

National Basketball League of Canada
Something to look forward to Sudbury Five 3 on 3 Shooting League to launch this weekend - Sudbury Star

Football

Canadian Football League
Morden, Man., senior hockey team changes Indigenous name to Bombers - CJOB
Sidelined CFL season 'not a lot of fun right now' for new Edmonton coaches - Edmonton Journal
TYCHKOWSKI: Oh Canada, a league of our own would be pretty chill - Regina Leader-Post
Gotta have a plan - Winnipeg Free Press
Collaros on roller-coaster ride - Winnipeg Free Press
Attending pro sports events an experiment - Winnipeg Free Press

XFL
Dany Garcia Has Big Plans for the XFL - Sports Illustrated

Hockey

American Hockey League
AHL hooks on to NHL drug policy - Allentown Morning Call

ECHL
Buffalo Sabres: ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones extend affiliate agreement - Cincinnati Enquirer
K's sign McKenzie; decisions still coming on season - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Sports briefs for Oct. 21, 2020 - Newton Kansan
Railers host event to celebrate Worcester professional sports scene - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Nailers Sign Veteran Forward Michael Pelech - WTRF

Federal Prospects Hockey League
Local pro hockey: FPHL sets Dec. 18 as tentative date to start season - Watertown Daily Times
Local pro hockey: FPHL sets Dec. 18 as tentative date to start season - Watertown Daily Times

North American Hockey League
VIDEO: Maine vs Johnstown 10/16/20 - YouTube
VIDEO: Maryland vs New Jersey 10/16/20 - YouTube
VIDEO: Minnesota W vs Minot 10/16/20 - YouTube
VIDEO: Bismarck vs Aberdeen 10/17/20 - YouTube
VIDEO: Maine vs Johnstown 10/17/20 - YouTube
VIDEO: Maryland vs New Jersey 10/17/20 - YouTube
VIDEO: Minnesota W vs Minot 10/17/20 - YouTube
VIDEO: Aberdeen vs Bismarck 10/16/20 - YouTube
VIDEO: Danbury vs Northeast 10/16/20 - YouTube

Ontario Hockey League
Hockey Canada's Assist Fund provides $1M in registration fee relief - London Free Press
Several members of Ottawa 67's hit by COVID-19 - Ottawa Citizen
COVID-19 cases rising in local sports teams, including Ottawa 67s - Sarnia Observer
Hounds MacKay working to stay positive - Sault Star
Duhamel skating for more than just bragging rights when Battle of the Blades premieres on Thursday - Sudbury Star

SPHL
Fox Sports Radio hits Pensacola airwaves with new station 'The Fan' - Pensacola News Journal

United States Hockey League
NHL: 3 former Saints sign free-agent contracts - Telegraph Herald

Western Hockey League
Warriors' Hayes Working Hard For Upcoming Season - Discover Moose Jaw
Carson Denomie is looking to finish what he started with Regina Pats - Regina Leader-Post
Regina Pats beginning to tweak roster for upcoming season - Regina Leader-Post

Other

Major League Rugby
VIDEO: MLR State of the League - YouTube

World TeamTennis
NWSL officially welcomes Angel City franchise - Orlando Sentinel

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Cavalry FC: Pepple to Leicester tryout, Pasquotti successful surgery - Calgary Sun
Pacific FC takes helm of Royal Bay soccer academy - Victoria Times Colonist

Major League Soccer
How might Atlanta United line up in its next few games? - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
FC Cincinnati's Frankie Amaya named to MLS '22 Under 22' list - Cincinnati Enquirer
'I thought it was a joke': Jim Curtin reacts to Supporters' Shield cancellation - Delaware County Times
Inter Miami allowing limited number of fans to attend game vs. Orlando - Florida Sun-Sentinel
Some fans will be allowed at Saturdays Inter Miami home game - Miami Herald
'Dream come true' as Kirkland 'keeper Pantemis gets shot with Impact - Montreal Gazette
Nashville SC finally finds the excitement that has been missing - Nashville Tennessean
nashville sc handle fc dallas 3-0 at nissan stadium - Nashville Tennessean
Photos: Nashville SC vs. FC Dallas - Nashville Tennessean
Ronny Deila may be burning out his NYCFC squad - New York Post
New date set for Orlando City versus Columbus Crew match - Orlando Sentinel
3 things we learned from Orlando City draw with Red Bulls - Orlando Sentinel
Philadelphia Union's Jack Elliott was emergency defensive midfielder in 2-1 win over New England - Philly.com
Much at stake when Timbers visit Seattle - Portland Tribune
Coronavirus: 49ers won't give up on fans at Levi's Stadium - San Jose Mercury News
Coronavirus: Can 49ers, Giants, Sharks or Warriors have fans? - San Jose Mercury News
Seattle Sounders acquire Jimmy Medranda, cash in trade for Handwalla Bwana - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Top Western Conference teams Seattle and Portland square off - Tacoma News Tribune
VIDEO: Higuain Brothers Reunited at Inter Miami CF - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
L.A.'s NWSL team now has a name: Angel City Football Club - KTLA
Angel City FC is official name for LAs new womens soccer team - Los Angeles Daily News
Los Angeles' NWSL team officially has a name: Angel City FC - Los Angeles Times
Angel City FC: NWSL's L.A. Team Makes Name Official, Adds More High-Profile Owners - Sports Illustrated
VIDEO: Verizon Save of the Week Nominees: NWSL Fall Series: Week 6 - YouTube

United Soccer League Championship
United hopes to make different memories in 2021 - Albuquerque Journal
Rick Schantz reinstated as Phoenix Rising FC enters conference final - Arizona Republic
Phoenix Rising FC reinstates coach Rick Schantz after slur incident - Arizona Republic
Phoenix Rising FC cedes hosting of USL Championship Final - Arizona Republic
Louisville City FC: Sean Totsch shares keys to defensive prowess - Louisville Courier-Journal
Much at stake when Timbers visit Seattle - Portland Tribune
California to allow fans at some outdoor pro sporting events - San Diego Union-Tribune

United Soccer League One
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #MADvNTX: 10-21-2020 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #TRMvNE: 10-21-2020 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #ORLvRIC: 10-21-2020 - YouTube
VIDEO: USL League One Save of the Week Nominees: Week 14 - YouTube

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