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Headlines for January 25, 2021



Baseball

International League
New Hens pitching coach to hold prospects to 'major league standard' - Toledo Blade

Basketball

NBA G League
Jeremy Lin says quarantine a 'bit annoying' as he trains for G League - South China Morning Post

Women's National Basketball Association
How Kobe Bryant helped propel the WNBA orange hoodie's iconic rise - Yahoo Sports

Football

Canadian Football League
Scott Milanovich resigns as Edmonton Football Team head coach - Edmonton Sun
Scott Milanovich steps down as Edmontons head coach to pursue opportunities in NFL - Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign defensive back Cariel Brooks - Hamilton Spectator
Ottawa Redblacks bring back DBs Tindal and Kanneh - Ottawa Citizen
Gainey re-signs with Roughriders - Regina Leader-Post
After several NFL suspensions, receiver Martavis Bryant signs with Argonauts - Toronto Globe and Mail
After several NFL suspensions, Martavis Bryant joins CFL - Toronto Star
Scott Milanovich steps down as Edmontons head coach to pursue opportunities in NFL - Toronto Star
Ticats re-sign defensive back Cariel Brooks - Winnipeg Free Press

Hockey

American Hockey League
WBS Penguins delay start of training camp - Citizens Voice
Hogs open camp with surprise in net: Former Hawk's G Scott Darling - Rockford Register Star
WBS Penguins open season Feb. 6 - Scranton Times-Tribune
Ex-Syracuse Crunch goalie enters NHL player assistance program - Syracuse Post Standard
Utica Comets begin training camp this week; opening roster set - Utica Observer-Dispatch

ECHL
K's, Howe reach agreement - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
After COVID-19 sidelines several coaches and players, Oilers fall 5-0 to Allen - Tulsa World

North American Hockey League
NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE: Jackalopes struggle on road swing - Odessa American
VIDEO: NAHL Stars of the Week - January 18-24, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Minnesota W vs Kenai River 1/20/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: NAHL Weekend Recap - 1/25/21 - YouTube

Ontario Hockey League
Hamilton Bulldogs winger Ryan Wintertons grade on NHL Central Scoutings midseason list just went up despite not playing at all. How? - Hamilton Spectator
Freeland's Glinski logging a lot of miles in Junior hockey - Midland Daily News
Peterborough welcomed Andre Lacroix with open arms - Peterborough Examiner

Premier Hockey Federation
Boston Pride defender Jenna Rheault breaks wrist, likely out for rest NWHL bubble - Boston Globe
Jillian Dempsey gives 100 percent, reaches milestone in Boston Pride victory over Buffalo - Boston Globe
'Another step up': Former Sacred Heart captain Bishop joins CT Whale of National Women's Hockey League - Connecticut Post
Whitecaps win shootout thriller over Toronto Six - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Minnesota Whitecaps overcome four-goal deficit for shootout win over Toronto Six - Toronto Globe and Mail

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Charlottetown Islanders to return to game action this week - Cape Breton Post
UPDATED: Cape Breton Eagles acquire Rumsey, Delafontaine in trade with Chicoutimi Saguenens - Cape Breton Post
VIDEO: No deals for Charlottetown Islanders Monday as QMJHL trade window closes - Charlottetown Guardian
No deals for Charlottetown Islanders Monday as QMJHL trade window closes - Charlottetown Guardian
Kielly scores winner in ECHL win for Allen Americans - Charlottetown Guardian
Mooseheads stand pat at QMJHL trade deadline, Eagles make one more deal - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
VIDEO: Nikolas Hurtubise: #ArretDeLaSoiree Maxi / Maxi #SaveOfTheNight -23/01/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Nathan Gaucher: #JeuDeLaSoiree / #HighlightOfTheNight - 23/01/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: LHJMQ Extra: Bruce Au Cinema - YouTube

United States Hockey League
Sunday swoon - Youngstown Vindicator

Western Hockey League
Argyriou overcame a lot in hockey - Brandon Sun
Connor Ingram enters NHL/NHLPA players assistance program - CFJC
Blazers forward Kyrell Sopotyk injured in snowboarding accident - CFJC
Warriors' Korczak Maintains 'A' Ranking in NHL Central Scouting - Discover Moose Jaw
Zary family driving support for Sopotyks after Kamloops Blazer's life-altering injury - Kamloops This Week
Former Kamloops Blazers' goaltender Ingram to enter the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program - Kamloops This Week
Fundraiser launched for Kamloops Blazer paralyzed in snowboarding accident - Kamloops This Week
Kamloops Blazer paralyzed in snowboarding accident sparks fundraiser for family - Kelowna Capital News
Player with Kamloops Blazers critically injured in weekend snowboard accident - Raleigh News and Observer
GoFundMe supports Sask. hockey star paralyzed in snowboarding accident - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Five Former Broncos Make NHL Clubs - Swift Current Online
Player with Kamloops Blazers critically injured in weekend snowboard accident - TSN
Fundraiser launched for Kamloops Blazer paralyzed in accident - Vancouver Province

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Soccer: Atletico Ottawa brings back local midfielder Antoine Coupland - Ottawa Citizen
Atletico Ottawa brings back local midfielder Antoine Coupland - Ottawa Citizen

Major League Soccer
Atlanta United set to open training camp Feb. 22 - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United signs veteran striker Lisandro Lopez - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Gabriel Heinze arrives in Atlanta - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mile Robinson, George Bello called up to U.S. mens national team camp - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Bright verde and black: Austin FC unveils first-ever jersey - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC's to play in Q2 Stadium after naming rights agreement - Austin American-Statesman
Nelson Rodriguez resigns as Chicago Fire president - Chicago Tribune
MLS schedule: 2021 start date announced for FC Cincinnati - Cincinnati Enquirer
2021 MLS season to begin April 3, preseason training to start Feb. 22 - Columbus Dispatch
Main video board at new Crew Stadium installed six months from opening - Columbus Dispatch
Atlanta United sign Argentine F Lisandro Lopez - Gwinnett Daily Post
Veteran forward Lisandro Lpez signs with Atlanta United - Gwinnett Daily Post
Minnesota United to open regular season in early April, month later than usual - Minneapolis Star Tribune
A decade after Freddy Adu joined the Union, he admits he didnt work hard enough in MLS - Philly.com
2021 MLS season scheduled to start April 3 - Portland Oregonian
Major League Soccer announces plans to start 2021 season April 3. - Salt Lake Tribune
Fans Shouldn't Worry About Major League Soccer's CBA Negotiations - SB Nation
Minnesota Uniteds season to kick off a month later, in early April - St. Paul Pioneer Press
MLS season to kick off April 3 but still no clarity on what awaits Canadian teams - Toronto Star
MLS announces start date to 2021 season, but no agreement with union - Vancouver Province
MLS announces regular season will start April 3 - Washington Post
Major League Soccer announces start date for 2021 season - WCMH
VIDEO: Manchester City's Sergio Aguero Or Lyon's Memphis Depay? Dream MLS Signings - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
Orlando Prides Jordyn Listro, Erin McLeod called up by Canadian national team - Orlando Sentinel
VIDEO: 2021 NWSL Draft Reactions - YouTube
VIDEO: NWSL Former First Round Picks - YouTube
VIDEO: Debinha - Scary Skills - YouTube

United Soccer League Championship
NM United donates soccer balls, backpacks to Zuni youth - KRQE
LouCity FC midfielder Elijah Wynder injured over the weekend - Louisville Courier-Journal

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