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Headlines for December 21, 2020



Baseball

Eastern League
Former SeaWolves pitcher Alex Faedo to have Tommy John surgery - Erie Times-News

New York-Penn League
Thanks for the memories: Reflecting on 20+ years, as Spinners lose MLB affiliation - Lawrence Eagle Tribune

Southern League
Pensacola Blue Wahoos owners mark milestone 10-year anniversary - Pensacola News Journal

Basketball

NBA G League
The G League wants to play, and heres why it matters - Deadspin
G League pushing forward; eyeing reduced bubble, shortened season - ESPN
Former KU standout Frank Mason reaches agreement with NBA team to play in G League - Kansas City Star
NBA Board of Governors approves sale of Utah Jazz to Ryan Smith - KSL
Scouting G League Ignite: Jalen Green, Jonathan Kuminga Leave Debut Impressions - Sports Illustrated

Women's National Basketball Association
Liz Cambage's Southside Flyers win Australian Women's National Basketball League title - ESPN

Football

Canadian Football League
Free agency hitting Edmonton Football Team hard as CFL market hits reset - Edmonton Journal
Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign DE Jordan Reaves, WR Jake Harty to one-year contract extensions - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Rob Vanstone: Cody Fajardo's contractual compromise helps Saskatchewan Roughriders - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Homegrown receiver Lemar Durant signs extension with B.C. Lions - Toronto Star
TOP 50 IN 50: Part 3: Grey Cup drought buster, pinball wizard, Knuckles and the Swedes - Winnipeg Sun

Indoor Football League
Former Tucson High standout Antonio Rosales re-signs with Sugar Skulls - Arizona Daily Star
VIDEO: Interview with Duke City Gladiators' Martino Theus & Matthew Avila - YouTube

Hockey

ECHL
ROBIN SHORT: Newfoundland Growlers captain James Melindy keeping busy off the ice - St. John's Telegram
Stuffies take flight during Worcester Railers' annual Teddy Bear Toss & Toy Drive - Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Federal Prospects Hockey League
Elmira Enforcers offer help to those in need Christmas Eve - Elmira Star-Gazette

North American Hockey League
NAHL: Chippewa Steel to host games Dec. 31-Jan. 2 - Chippewa Herald
Area roundup (12/21): Chippewa Steel restarting season next week - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Ice Dogs heading back to Minnesota to resume play in January - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE: Jackalopes end series with Brahmas with a loss - Odessa American
VIDEO: NAHL Stars of the Week - December 14-20, 2020 - YouTube
VIDEO: NAHL Weekend Recap - 12/21/20 - YouTube

Ontario Hockey League
Dick Todd proud of players he developed while coaching Peterborough Petes - Peterborough Examiner

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
VIDEO: La LHJMQ Pour Tous - Entrevue Manon Rheaume - YouTube
VIDEO: The Q for Everyone - Manon Rheaume Interview - YouTube

United States Hockey League
Storm get first win for new goalkeeper - Kearney Daily Hub

Western Hockey League
Western Hockey League Moves Draft From May to December - Discover Moose Jaw
If all goes to plan Vancouver Island minor hockey games could restart in mid-January - Victoria News

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
Local lacrosse legend Bob Hamley heads up new pro expansion team in Texas - Guelph Today
VIDEO: NLL Chef's Cup - Vancouver Warriors - YouTube

Soccer

Major League Soccer
New Atlanta United manager doesnt court Tata Martino comparisons - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Southern Fried Soccer: Atlanta Uniteds Gabriel Heinze - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United looking to strengthen roster - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United introduces new manager Gabriel Heinze - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Revolution sign Colombian Christian Mafla, and are working on adding more key players for next season - Boston Globe
Gov. Mike DeWine undecided on fans at Blue Jackets games - Columbus Dispatch
Hector Jimenez says goodbye to Columbus Crew, signs with Austin FC - Columbus Dispatch
Real Salt Lake legend Kyle Beckerman announces retirement - Deseret News
FC Dallas re-sign D Bressan and reacquire GK Megiolaro - Gwinnett Daily Post
LAFC vying to make history against Tigres in CONCACAF Champions League final - Los Angeles Daily News
Star midfielder Kyle Beckerman retiring after 21 MLS seasons - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Nashville SC trades international spots to Atlanta, Vancouver - Nashville Tennessean
Star midfielder Kyle Beckerman retiring after 21 MLS seasons - Ogden Standard-Examiner
RSL legend Kyle Beckerman anounces his retirement - Salt Lake Tribune
Danita Johnson will make MLS history with D.C. United - Washington Post
VIDEO: Who Had the Best LONG RANGE Goal in 2020? - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
USWNT's Alex Morgan to leave Tottenham, returns to Orlando Pride for 2021 - ESPN
USWNT star Alex Morgan leaves Tottenham - NBC Sports
Orlando Pride star Alex Morgan to return to U.S. in January - Orlando Sentinel
Alex Morgan to leave Tottenham Women for NWSL return in January - SB Nation
Alex Morgan Returning to U.S. From Tottenham Halfway Through WSL Season - Sports Illustrated

United Soccer League Championship
Louisville soccer: LouCity signs Elijah Wynder out of its academy - Louisville Courier-Journal

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