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Headlines for September 23, 2021
Baseball
Atlantic LeaguePower loses to Gastonia but remains in first place. - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Rockers add pitchers, return a catcher - High Point Enterpise
California LeagueGrizzlies fall to 0-2 in best-of-five Low-A West Championship - Fresno Bee
Eastern LeagueRubberDucks take 2-0 series lead, need one win for championship - Akron Beacon Journal
RubberDucks take 2-0 series lead, need one win for championship - Canton Repository
Nine players promoted from Double-A Reading Fightin Phils to Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Frontier LeagueBoomers lose on late homer, championship series at 1-1 - Chicago Daily Herald
Wild Things even series on Czech's 9th-inning homer - Washington Observer-Reporter
International LeagueNewsmaker Q&A: Phillies prospect and current IronPig Scott Kingery talks bus breakdowns, his Twitter handle - Allentown Morning Call
Bisons lose 'Final Stretch' opener to IronPigs, 3-0 - Buffalo News
Bisons lose "Final Stretch" opener to IronPigs - Buffalo News
Columbus Clippers: Daniel Johnson homers, but Clippers fall in extras - Columbus Dispatch
Iowa Cubs add Christopher Morel to roster for his Triple-A debut - Des Moines Register
Stripers rained out in Durham - Gwinnett Daily Post
Brian Poldberg announces retirement after seven seasons as Storm Chasers manager - Omaha World-Herald
Taillon, Syndergaard part of lights-out night at PNC Field - Scranton Times-Tribune
Iowa Cubs beat St. Paul Saints in Game 1 of Final Stretch - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Syracuse Mets doubleheader against RailRiders rained out - Syracuse Post Standard
Noah Syndergaard pitches perfect inning in rehab start, Mets-RailRiders game suspended - Syracuse Post Standard
RailRiders-Mets game suspended - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Sox prospect Triston Casas homers in WooSox debut - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Major League Baseball Draft LeagueSEE IT: Trenton Thunder bat dog Rookie runs onto field - New York Daily News
Midwest LeaguePower could carry Joey Wiemer to Brewers' minor-league player of the year award - Appleton Post-Crescent
New stadium was testing ground - Beloit Daily News
All Quad Cities in Game 2 of HACL championship series - Cedar Rapids Gazette
More math on deck this offseason for Dragons - Dayton Daily News
Fast-starting Bandits even series - Quad City Times
Northwest LeagueEugene Emeralds one win away from High-A West championship - Eugene Register-Guard
AquaSox announce 2022 schedule, opener on April 8 - Everett Herald
Emeralds score three runs in the 9th to beat Indians, take 2-0 series lead - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Field renovations on deck at Spokane Indians' Avista Stadium - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Pacific Coast LeagueRound Rock Express: Catcher John Hicks hoping for another shot at majors - Austin American-Statesman
CNM brews win top honors - KRQE
Isotopes and Safe House Distillery partner to create cocktail - KRQE
September 22 Sports Desk - KRQE
Pioneer LeagueIndependent Pioneer League managed challenges in 2021, eyes improvement in future - Billings Gazette
South Atlantic LeagueGrasshoppers to play Bowling Green on Thursday; Game 1 postponed again - Greensboro News and Record
Farewell to a legend: Former Tourists GM McKee kept the team alive in Asheville - Hendersonville Times-News
Texas LeagueHooks baseball players David Hensley, Nick Hernandez honored by team - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Naturals inch closer to AA-Central title - Northwest Arkansas Times
Wichita Wind Surge in minor league baseball playoff games - Wichita Eagle
Basketball
Canadian Elite Basketball LeagueIts official Fraser Valley Bandits pro basketball team is coming to Langley - Abbotsford News
Fraser Valley Bandits moving from Abbotsford to Langley - Abbotsford News
NBA G LeagueMad Ants acquire Anderson, former NBA player - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Nets rookies unlikely to play much on loaded Brooklyn team - New York Daily News
Utah Jazz sign Justin James to two-way contract - Salt Lake Tribune
Women's National Basketball AssociationDiana Taurasi Sandy Brondello Phoenix Mercury New York Liberty - Arizona Republic
Sky back in familiar single-elimination playoff scenario, will this year be different? - Chicago Sun Times
Chicago Sky: 3 keys to WNBA playoff opener - Chicago Tribune
Vickie Johnson, Wings not satisfied with simply making the playoffs: I want to win championships - Dallas Morning News
2021 WNBA playoffs: Brittney Griner owns the WNBA dunking record -- and is coming for more - ESPN
WNBAs 25th anniversary a reminder of how far a once-doubted league has come - Hartford Courant
Seven reasons the Las Vegas Aces will win the WNBA championship - Las Vegas Sun
Sun forward Jones, coach Miller win major AP WNBA awards - New London Day
Jace Frederick: Decision on the Timberwolves next basketball boss must be made by Lore and Rodriguez - St. Paul Pioneer Press
WNBA Playoffs: Lynx await their quarterfinal opponent - St. Paul Pioneer Press
VIDEO: Kahleah Copper and Candace Parker Dominate to Lead Sky to 2nd Round (September 23, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: DALLAS WINGS vs. CHICAGO SKY: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: September 21, 2021 - YouTube
Football
Canadian Football LeagueFour games, three wins in 17 days put Tiger-Cats into first place - Hamilton Spectator
Tiger-Cats win 24-7, hand Redblacks fifth straight loss - Hamilton Spectator
Tiger-Cats win 24-7, hand Redblacks fifth straight loss - Hamilton Spectator
Alouettes aim to break cycle of slow starts - Montreal Gazette
Alouettes' Cot puts boots to doubters with strong start to season - Montreal Gazette
A NEW LOW? Receiver Nate Behar finishes at QB as Redblacks offence invisible in loss to Ticats - Ottawa Citizen
Vanstone: Roughriders' A.C. Leonard seemed genuinely remorseful - Regina Leader-Post
Riders ready for road-heavy schedule - Regina Leader-Post
Ed Gainey back on Saskatchewan Roughriders' active roster - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Veteran QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson gets start for Toronto against Montreal Alouettes - Toronto Star
Reilly has come full-circle, but Rourke has stepped off Leo QB carousel - Vancouver Province
'Opportunistic' defence big for B.C. Lions: coach - Winnipeg Free Press
Bethel-Thompson starts for Argos versus Alouettes - Winnipeg Free Press
You're all invited to our town halls - Winnipeg Free Press
VIDEO: DeVonte Dedmon Takes It All the Away for An Amazing Punt Return TD - YouTube
VIDEO: Hamilton at Ottawa - Week 8 - YouTube
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueQuick Hits with Bears Head Coach Scott Allen on street smarts, marriage advice & more - ABC 27
ANALYSIS: Optimism high as Jets shift back to contender status - CJOB
Sharks training camp: Does search for Evander Kanes replacement begin in earnest? - East Bay Times
Stu Cowan: Canadiens' title quest begins anew 78 days after Cup loss - Montreal Gazette
Roster built for success leaves Jets with no excuses for anything but excellence - Winnipeg Free Press
ECHLFormer K's in NHL camps; Kelly Cup snafus - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Former K's in NHL camps; Kelly Cup snafus - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Fort Wayne-native Leef signs with Allen - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Region/state roundup: Admirals sign defenseman who played for them nine years ago - Newport News Daily Press
Editorial: Hampton Roads arena dreams a soon-to-be reality? - Virginian Pilot
North American Hockey LeagueCorpus Christi IceRays return to home ice - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Corpus Christi IceRays set for return to American Bank Center - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Corpus Christi IceRays 2021-22 Schedule and Scores - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Friday, Sept. 24: North Iowa Bulls vs. Aberdeen Wings at the Mason City Arena - Mason City Globe-Gazette
VIDEO: Today in the NA - 9/23/21 - YouTube
Ontario Hockey LeagueScott Walker named Storm president of hockey operations - Guelph Today
London Knights encouraged by Colton Smith's improved conditioning - London Free Press
IceDogs teammates attend NHL camps; racing called off this weekend - Niagara Falls Review
Falcons land former IceDogs goaltender - Niagara Falls Review
Peterborough Petes sign Stevie Leskovar to add to defensive depth - Peterborough Examiner
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey LeagueMcGrath brings patience, confidence to tryout with Newfoundland Growlers - Cape Breton Post
ATLANTIC SPORTS WIRE: Mooseheads and Islanders Preview - Charlottetown Guardian
Charlottetown Islanders close out QMJHL pre-season schedule this weekend - Charlottetown Guardian
Brady Burns excited for opportunity to play at 2022 Memorial Cup with Saint John Sea Dogs - Charlottetown Guardian
VIDEO: Nos 18: Les Olympiques De Gatineau 2021-2022- Louis Robitaille - YouTube
VIDEO: Our 18: the 2021-22 Gatineau Olympiques - Antonin Verreault - YouTube
VIDEO: Our 18: the 2021-22 Gatineau Olympiques - Louis Robitaille - YouTube
VIDEO: Nos 18: Les Olympiques De Gatineau 2021-2022- Antonin Verreault - YouTube
VIDEO: Our 18: the 2021-22 Saint John Sea Dogs - Jérémie Poirier - YouTube
VIDEO: Our 18: the 2021-22 Saint John Sea Dogs - Gordie Dwyer - YouTube
VIDEO: Nos 18: Les Sea Dogs De Saint John 2021-2022 - Jérémie Poirier - YouTube
VIDEO: Nos 18: Les Sea Dogs De Saint John 2021-2022 - Gordie Dwyer - YouTube
SPHLLOCAL ROUNDUP: York, Danville beats Argenta-Oreana - Danville Commercial-News
SPHL: Rivermen sign Cody Dion, four others, as camp nears - Peoria Journal Star
United States Hockey LeagueMotivated, deep Storm ready to get season underway - Grand Island Independent
Fighting Saints open USHL season with experienced roster - Telegraph Herald
Black Hawks set for USHL opener - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Western Hockey LeagueWarriors HostHockey Fights Cancer Night This Fall - Discover Moose Jaw
Finnie signs with Kamloops Blazers - Kamloops This Week
Kamloops Blazers open pre-season with win, shootout loss - Kamloops This Week
Red Deer Rebels acquire Blake Stevenson from Saskatoon Blades - Red Deer Advocate
Regina Pats' Cole Carrier stood tall with short-handed goals - Regina Leader-Post
Craig Button Shane Wright NHL Draft - TSN
Lacrosse
National Lacrosse LeagueAlbany FireWolves sign former UAlbany star Kyle McClancy - Albany Times-Union
Former UAlbany mens lacrosse star McClancy signs with Albany FireWolves - Schenectady Daily Gazette
Premier Lacrosse LeagueNorthamptons Jarrod Neumann reflects on capturing 2021 PLL title with Chaos - Daily Hampshire Gazette
With His Playing Days Behind Him, Paul Rabil Devotes His Time to Premier Lacrosse League's Future - Washington City Paper
Other
Major League RugbyVIDEO: MLR Kickoff Podcast: Gary Gold - YouTube
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueCavalry FC falls to Pacific FC in Canadian Championship quarterfinal - Calgary Sun
Rob Gale out as Valour FC coach immediately, team announces - CJOB
Late loss to CF Montreal could have benefits for HFX Wanderers - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Wanderers fall 3-1 to Montreal in hard-fought Canadian Championship quarter-final - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
CF Montreal beats HFX Wanderers, advance to semifinals - Hamilton Spectator
Toronto FC dispatches York United FC 4-0 in Canadian Championship quarter-final - Toronto Globe and Mail
Valour FC fires head coach and GM Rob Gale, citing recent run of poor results - Toronto Star
Pacific FC earns semifinal date with Toronto FC - Victoria Times Colonist
Pacific FC plays giant-killer again, in semifinal against Toronto FC - Victoria Times Colonist
Valour FC fires head coach and GM Rob Gale - Winnipeg Free Press
Valour FC fires head coach Rob Gale, replaces him with Phillip Dos Santos - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: NEW COACH Valour FC's Phil Dos Santos Speaks to Media for First Time - YouTube
Gainbridge Super LeagueUSL announces new professional women's soccer league: USL Super League - ESPN
Major League SoccerAtlanta Uniteds Josef Martinez day-to-day for Philadelphia - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United manager, player like expanded tournaments - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mercedes-Benz Stadium faces challenge of natural grass for World Cup - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Gil scores in 91st, Revolution clinch 1st MLS playoff spot - Chicago Daily Herald
Fire loses in 91st minute - Chicago Daily Herald
Chicago Fire concede late, lose 3-2 to New England Revolution - Chicago Tribune
Video: Jacob Myers covers the Columbus Crew for the Columbus Dispatch - Columbus Dispatch
Inter Miami, after hot streak, routed at home for second time in five days - Florida Sun-Sentinel
Nashville SC 5, Inter Miami 1 match recap - Miami Herald
Photo Gallery: Inter Miami v. Nashville - Miami Herald
Club Len rallies to top Sounders 3-2 in Leagues Cup final - My Northwest
Nashville SC beats Inter Miami CF 5-1 - Nashville Tennessean
Patryk Klimala's 100th-minute goal gives Red Bulls draw with NYCFC - New York Newsday
Red Bulls get last-second draw vs. NYCFC - New York Post
New York Red Bulls vs. NYCFC FREE LIVE STREAM (9/22/21): Watch MLS online | Time, TV, channel - Newark Star-Ledger
Ridgewell returns ... as broadcaster - Portland Tribune
Toronto FC dispatches York United FC 4-0 in Canadian Championship quarter-final - Toronto Globe and Mail
Toronto FC says playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo to miss another game after injury setback - Toronto Star
How Ola Kamara, MLS's surprising leading scorer, changed his game - Washington Post
VIDEO: How the New Leagues Cup Format Can Take North American Soccer to a New Level - YouTube
VIDEO: Why Hany Mukhtar Is An MVP Candidate - YouTube
National Women's Soccer LeagueAlex Morgan, Orlando Pride stars lead teams during international break - Orlando Sentinel
VIDEO: NWSL On Pitch Presented by Ally Ft. Kealia Watt - YouTube
United Soccer League ChampionshipVIDEO: A Conversation with Daniel Rovira & Anthony Velarde, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC - YouTube
VIDEO: USL Championship Goal of the Week Winner Presented by the Select: Week 22 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #OAKvSD: 9-22-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #TACvSAC: 9-22-2021 - YouTube
United Soccer League OneVIDEO: USL League One Goal of the Week Winner Presented by Select: Week 24 - YouTube
VIDEO: USL League One Save of the Week Nominee: Week 24 - YouTube
VIDEO: Hispanic Heritage Month Fan Vlog: Tormenta FC Supporter Angel C. - YouTube
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