Today's Alternative and Minor League Sports Headlines from OurSports Central
Headlines for May 27, 2020
Baseball
American AssociationNewman Outdoor Field's grounds crew remains hard at work in hopes of a baseball season - Fargo Forum
Appalachian LeagueBluefield Jays superfan Henry Double Out Belcher dies - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Uncertainty the only certainty for JC Cardinals - Johnson City Press
Eastern LeagueErie sports playback: On this date, May 27 - Erie Times-News
SeaWolves award first Numata scholarships - Erie Times-News
GREG JOHNSON: Even if theres no season, minor leaguers deserve to be paid - Trentonian
International LeagueCould Mud Hens fans miss out on top prospect Mize? - Toledo Blade
New York-Penn LeagueMinor leagues have major issues, and baseballs future will feel the impact - Washington Post
Northwest LeagueVolcanoes Stadium available to rent on Airbnb - Keizer Times
Reminder revives memories about baseball stadium, Tri-City Posse - Tri-City Herald
Northwoods LeagueBismarck to host three Northwoods League teams here this summer - Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck to host three Northwoods League teams this season, under plan unveiled Tuesday - Bismarck Tribune
Northwoods League to restart with 3-team pod in Bismarck - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Kingfish weigh options as NWL plans for unique season - Kenosha News
Border Cats scratch 2020 plans - Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal
Northwoods League: Have lunch Wednesday on the Willmar Stingers - West Central Tribune
Northwoods League eyes regional 'pod' system for playing 2020 season - Wisconsin State Journal
Pacific Coast LeagueTexas ex Cat Osterman to coach Express softball camp - Austin American-Statesman
Ross Stripling pitches ... financial advice during pandemic - Daily Oklahoman
Oakland As to end stipends for minor leaguers - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Pioneer LeagueBillings Mustangs to lay off front office employees as questions about 2020 season persist - Billings Gazette
A look at the storied history of the Billings Mustangs - Billings Gazette
Southern LeagueReopening Jacksonville: Jumbo Shrimp to hold movie night at ballpark - Florida Times-Union
Jackson City Recorder Al Laffoon resigning; Generals future cloudy - Jackson Sun
Blue Wahoos Airbnb in Pensacola sells out in one weekend - Pensacola News Journal
Basketball
NBA G LeagueVIDEO: The Best of Joe Harris in the NBA G League - YouTube
Women's National Basketball AssociationTalking Stick Resort Arena renovations still underway and on schedule - Arizona Republic
The U to rebroadcast 6 Sky games - Chicago Sun Times
Chicago Sky: Kiah Gillespie will sit out 2020 season - Chicago Tribune
With the Connecticut Suns roster finalized, coach Curt Miller proceeds with virtual preparation for 2020 season - Hartford Courant
Sparks add athleticism and rebounding with acquisition of Cal alum Kristine Anigwe - Los Angeles Daily News
Sparks acquire Kristine Anigwe then cut roster to 12 players - Los Angeles Times
How will Minnesota return to sports? Join the conversation - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Kiah Gillespie, a 3rd-round pick in 2020, won't play for the Sky this season for personal reasons - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Liberty's Han Xu, Marine Johannes to skip 2020 WNBA season - New York Daily News
Jessica Shepard placed on Lynxs full-season suspended list as she continues ACL recovery - St. Paul Pioneer Press
For WNBA, return is more about data than dates but a plan is starting to take shape - Washington Post
Hub cities emerging as popular option for NBA, NHL to resume during pandemic - Washington Times
Football
Canadian Football LeagueCFL isnt counting on specific funding from feds as it tries to survive coronavirus pandemic - Hamilton Spectator
Lusters legacy remembered following passing of Argos all-time great - Toronto Sun
Plans to play - Winnipeg Free Press
Bombers get creative in training - Winnipeg Free Press
Bombers can hit the field Thursday - Winnipeg Free Press
Bombers players permitted to use IGF facilities, with restrictions - Winnipeg Sun
Bombers Alexander re-inventing himself through music during CFL shutdown - Winnipeg Sun
Champions Indoor FootballLiberty still hope to play in 2020 - Salina Journal
Indoor Football LeagueTalking Stick Resort Arena renovations still underway and on schedule - Arizona Republic
XFLNFL needs a developmental league and rebooting the XFL is the perfect fit for them - CBS Sports
Josh Johnson would consider playing in XFL again as he awaits another NFL opportunity - CBS Sports
QB Josh Johnson provides relief while waiting for next NFL call - Los Angeles Daily News
XFL, New York Guardians getting a lifeline to resume play in 2021? - New Jersey Local News
XFL has 20 bidders: Report - Toronto Sun
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueColumn: Is Joe Tsai the man to Net another big-league team for San Diego? - San Diego Union-Tribune
NHL: San Jose Sharks, Doug Wilson start important offseason - San Jose Mercury News
WBS Pens re-sign Lizotte - Scranton Times-Tribune
What does NHLs possible return mean for Syracuse Crunch, AHL in 2020-21? - Syracuse Post Standard
WBS Penguins bringing back defenseman Jon Lizotte - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
VIDEO: 2019-20 AHL Defenseman of the Year: Jake Bean - YouTube
ECHLWalleye Whereabouts: Nick Vitucci - Toledo Blade
Federal Prospects Hockey LeagueCarolina Thunderbirds sign popular player Jay Kenney for this coming season - Winston-Salem Journal
Ontario Hockey LeagueErie Otters Drysdale named OHL all-star - Erie Times-News
Frontenacs Wright named to OHL first all-rookie team; Chromiak named to second team - Kingston Whig Standard
London Knights goaltender Brochu named to OHLs first all-rookie team - National Post
DYNAMIC DUO: Awards aside, Ottawa 67s Tourigny and Boyd destined for big things - Ottawa Sun
Saginaw Spirits Cole Perfetti named to OHLs Second Team - Saginaw News
Saginaws Mitchell Smith earns second-team OHL rookie honor - Saginaw News
Flint Firebirds first-round draft pick named to OHLs All-Rookie team - Saginaw News
Coach Stillman reflects on season, looks ahead to 2020-21 - Sudbury Star
Premier Hockey FederationAll-Star defender Lenka Curmova re-signs with Beauts - Buffalo News
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey LeagueSherbrooke Phoenix's Crte-Belzile undergoing treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma - Cape Breton Post
Uncertainty could impact QMJHL player movement before draft: Hulton - Charlottetown Guardian
VIDEO: Espoirs Du Repechage 2020 Fenplast / Fenplast 2020 Draft Prospects: Luke Woodworth - YouTube
Western Hockey LeagueKelowna Rockets Alumni Leon Draisaitl crowned NHL scoring champ - Kelowna Capital News
Victoria Royals say Price is right for GM - Victoria Times Colonist
Lacrosse
National Lacrosse LeagueColumn: Is Joe Tsai the man to Net another big-league team for San Diego? - San Diego Union-Tribune
Other
World TeamTennisGreenbrier will host World TeamTennis this summer - Beckley Register-Herald
World TeamTennis, including Freedoms, will play full season at resort in West Virginia - Philly.com
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueCanadian Premier League asks about playing soccer season in P.E.I. - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Major League SoccerLAFC will seek new name for Banc of California Stadium - Alton Telegraph
Soccer notebook: MLS-USYS partnership could bring ODP back to the fore of U.S. soccer - Austin American-Statesman
FCC Players react to Jaap Stam's hiring amid individual workouts - Cincinnati Enquirer
First glimpse: Fans choose FC Cincinnati's seating bowl design - Cincinnati Enquirer
New Jersey gives green light for pro sports teams to get back to work - Delaware County Times
Inter Miami CF participates in challenge that gives away $2,500 college scholarships - Florida Sun-Sentinel
NJ coronavirus: Pro sports teams in New Jersey may return to training - Morristown Daily Record
Philly sports is big business, but also small business - Philly.com
VIDEO: Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Cascadia Playoff Battle: 2017 MLS Classics - YouTube
VIDEO: 2 Hat Tricks & 9 Goals Chicago Fire vs RBNY: 2014 Classic Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: How to Break into An MLS 1st Team: Audi 1 V 1 with FC Dallas Academy Director - YouTube
VIDEO: Toronto FC vs Montreal Impact: Canadian Grudge Match: 2016 MLS Classics - YouTube
VIDEO: Was That a Bicycle Kick from a Center Back?: Outrageous Defender Goals - YouTube
National Women's Soccer LeagueRed Stars, NWSL will start season in June - Chicago Sun Times
Chicago Red Stars, NWSL to return June 27 - Chicago Tribune
Pro team sports to make U.S. return in Utah with NWSL Challenge Cup - Deseret News
NWSL to return on June 27 with month-long tournament - ESPN
NWSL to return with tournament in Utah starting June 27 - Florida Today
Utah to host 9-team, 25-game NWSL 2020 Challenge Cup starting in June - KSL
NJ coronavirus: Pro sports teams in New Jersey may return to training - Morristown Daily Record
Gov. Murphys Sky Blue FC, NWSL face boycott by USWNT stars in soccers return from coronavirus - Newark Star-Ledger
NWSL announces it will resume play with tournament in Utah - Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Pride see rookie Taylor Kornieck as key addition - Orlando Sentinel
NWSL set to be first major U.S. sports league to return to play during coronavirus pandemic - Philly.com
NWSL to return to play in June with tournament in Utah - Portland Oregonian
NWSL announces return - Portland Tribune
NC Courage will return to field next month in NWSL Challenge Cup - Raleigh News and Observer
NWSL makes it official: Utah Royals will host league tournament next month at Zions Bank, Rio Tinto stadiums - Salt Lake Tribune
NWSL announces plans to play 25-match tournament in Utah beginning in June - Seattle Times
NWSL To Return With One-Month 'Challenge Cup' Tournament in Utah - Sports Illustrated
NWSL returning to play with summertime tournament in Utah - Tacoma News Tribune
NWSL announces return with summer tournament in Utah - Washington Post
Paul Riley says all of his NC Courage players are 'on board' with Utah tournament - WRAL
NC Courage and NWSL return to play with summer tournament in Utah - WRAL
United Soccer League ChampionshipPaul Klee: The nonsense has gone on long enough. Play ball! - Colorado Springs Gazette
United Soccer League OneRed Wolves name Derek Greene to oversee youth soccer academy - Chattanooga Times & Free Press
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