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Headlines for September 27, 2019

Baseball

Appalachian League
Minor League Notes: Top Royals players honored in Kansas City - Burlington Times-News

Atlantic League
Blue Crabs had highs and lows during 2019 season - Southern Maryland Newspapers

Basketball

National Basketball League of Canada
Zimmerman back with Halifax Hurricanes - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Marcus officially named Edge coach - St. John's Telegram
After striking new Mile One deal, City of St. John's, Growlers outline the give and take - St. John's Telegram

NBA G League
New Wizards GM Sheppard eyes 'development,' not win total - Baltimore Sun
Thunder waives former Oklahoma State guard Markel Brown - Daily Oklahoman
NBA G League to use experimental free-throw rule - Erie Times-News
Josh Jackson to start Memphis Grizzlies tenure with G-League Hustle - Memphis Commercial Appeal
NAZ Suns name Jeff Feld their next general manager - Prescott Daily Courier
NBA G League games to be played at BMO, on court dedicated to Fred VanVleet - WREX

Women's National Basketball Association
Photos: Connecticut Sun WNBA Finals sendoff - Hartford Courant
Fans give Connecticut Sun a rocking send-off to the WNBA Finals - Hartford Courant
Connecticut Sun relish role of underdog in WNBA Finals - Hartford Courant
Williams' personality has gone worldwide - New London Day
Mystics ready to turn the page and get ready for Sun - New London Day
Sun relish role of underdog in WNBA Finals - Norwich Bulletin
Column: A 'bittersweet collision' for Thibault, Sun - Norwich Bulletin
WNBA: Connecticut Sun's Clarendon hoping to return for final series - Norwich Bulletin
The WNBA Finals pits Mystics vs. Sun and a bunch of Terps vs. each other - Washington Post

Football

Canadian Football League
RAW: Blue Bombers Mike O'Shea Media Briefing Sept. 26 - CJOB
Winnipeg Blue Bombers' quarterback Matt Nichols out for the season - CJOB
RAW: Blue Bombers Chris Streveler Sept. 26 - CJOB
Showdown with Redblacks could hold playoff implications for Eskimos - Edmonton Journal
Christion Jones kicks Eskimos into high gear - Edmonton Journal
Saturday showdown in Ottawa could have strong crossover connotations for Eskimos - Edmonton Sun
Jones kicking Eskimos return game into high gear - Edmonton Sun
Opinion | Scott Radley: Weird rules, Auston Matthews and other (not so) deep thoughts - Hamilton Spectator
Opinion | Steve Milton: John A and Delta kids used to be rivals. What's happening at Bernie Custis? - Hamilton Spectator
Steve Milton: Blue Bombers and Tiger-Cats both can score - and prevent the other team from scoring - Hamilton Spectator
Khari Jones loving life as the Montreal Alouettes' rookie head coach - Hamilton Spectator
Alouettes receiver Jake Wieneke takes comeback heroics in stride - Montreal Gazette
Ottawa Redblacks took lumps in 2014, this just feels different - Ottawa Citizen
GameDay: Eskimos at Redblacks - Ottawa Citizen
Jerod Fernandez hopes his 'good energy' can help spark Redblacks against Eskimos - Ottawa Citizen
Stinson: The plan to put a CFL team in Halifax takes yet another surprising turn - Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa Redblacks' Kevin Brown will play for lost loved ones Saturday vs. Eskimos - Ottawa Citizen
Rob Vanstone: Saskatchewan could be Cody Fajardo's meal ticket - Regina Leader-Post
Riders receiver Jordan Williams-Lambert to sit for another week - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Edmonton quarterback Trevor Harris will miss Ottawa return with upper-body injury - Toronto Globe and Mail
Intrigue surrounds Argos' QB depth chart as CFL trade deadline approaches - Toronto Sun
Lions' receivers have a hand in helping post season's first win streak - Vancouver Sun
B.C. Lions look to stop Stanback, stymie Montreal Alouettes' run game - Winnipeg Free Press
Nichols done for season - Winnipeg Free Press
Bombers look for bounce back game against first-place Ticats - Winnipeg Free Press
Bombers starter Matt Nichols undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery - Winnipeg Free Press
BOMBERS GAME DAY: Bombers look to keep home cooking going against Tiger-Cats - Winnipeg Sun
Bombers QB Nichols out for the season after undergoing shoulder surgery - Winnipeg Sun

Champions Indoor Football
Bandits to join new football league - KTIV

Indoor Football League
Tucson Sugar Skulls sign five players for the 2020 season - Arizona Daily Star
Iowa Barnstormers introduce Ameer Ismail as IFL franchise's next head coach - Des Moines Register

National Arena League
Jacksonville Sharks' NAL to merge into new league - Florida Times-Union
Anchors aweigh as Massachusetts Pirates end arena league affiliation - Worcester Telegram & Gazette

XFL
All you need to know about Vince McMahon revamping the XFL - CLNS Media
XFL Rumors: Draft Dates Now Set And Details Revealed For Training Camps - Inquisitir

Hockey

American Hockey League
Flyers' Nolan Patrick diagnosed with 'migraine disorder'; rookie Morgan Frost headed to Phantoms - Allentown Morning Call
Di Pauli on a mission - Citizens Voice
Sound Tigers president Picker retires - Connecticut Post
What could it be? Palm Springs arena, hockey announcement coming Monday. Here's what we know - Desert Sun
San Jose Sharks' prospect finds new place to play - East Bay Times
See what you'll be eating at Grand Rapids Griffins games - Grand Rapids Press
Ducks' battle for opening-night roster spots going down to the wire - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Canadiens' Nate Thompson can relate to five teammates put on waivers - Montreal Gazette
NHL: Radim Simek nears return for San Jose Sharks - San Jose Mercury News
NHL: Brent Burns, San Jose Sharks top Calgary Flames - San Jose Mercury News
Sharks' Ryan Merkley to play for London Knights this season - San Jose Mercury News
Di Pauli sets sights on NHL - Scranton Times-Tribune
Syracuse Crunch goalie crowd reduced by one - Syracuse Post Standard
Syracuse Crunch beats Rochester in preseason opener - Syracuse Post Standard
Frustrated goalie Louis Domingue coping with Syracuse Crunch limbo - Syracuse Post Standard
Moore hustling to ensure a Maple Leafs depth spot come opening night - Toronto Sun
MacEwen, Chatfield assigned to Comets - Utica Observer-Dispatch
Bailey pushing to be go-to option with Comets - Utica Observer-Dispatch
WBS Penguins home opener announced for Oct. 12 against Utica - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Vesalainen earns Moose jersey after disappointing Jets camp - Winnipeg Free Press
Jets sign Laine to two-year $13.5M deal; focus on Connor, Byfuglien as regular season looms - Winnipeg Free Press
Oil flows freely in third - Winnipeg Free Press
Heinola survives another cut, as Jets axe five more - Winnipeg Sun
Jets lose game, but Poolman wins job - Winnipeg Sun

ECHL
Komets' preseason tilt now at Coliseum - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Both K's preseason games now at Coliseum - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Komets' Galipeau scores in AHL preseason game - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Halford signs with Thunder - Glens Falls Post-Star
Rush announce training camp schedule, roster - Rapid City Journal
St. Johns is home, but Power would love move to Toronto - St. John's Telegram
After striking new Mile One deal, City of St. John's, Growlers outline the give and take - St. John's Telegram
WesBanco Arena's ice system broken causing hockey to be postponed in Wheeling - WTRF

North American Hockey League
Photo Gallery Aberdeen Wings hockey through the years - Aberdeen American News
Odde enters year 10 with Aberdeen Wings - Aberdeen American News
Wings security guard is staple at home games - Aberdeen American News
Amarillo Bulls hosts Shreveport for two nights in first home games of 10th anniversary season - Amarillo Globe-News
NAHL: Chippewa Steel enjoy week off following frantic, successful start to season - Chippewa Herald
Ice Dogs open Midwest play at Janesville - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Tomahawks to raise banners, face Titans in home opener - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
New Mexico Ice Wolves host first home game - KRQE
NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE: Jackalopes return to ice - Odessa American
Shreveport Mudbugs hit the road again, and again, and again ... - Shreveport Times
Sports in brief: Pilots announce day for kids - Topeka Capital-Journal

Ontario Hockey League
Spitfires hand Otters first loss of season, 2-1 - Erie Times-News
Here's hoping Ryan Merkley finally has landed in the right place - Guelph Today
ANALYSIS: London Knights represent last best shot at OHL redemption for Ryan Merkley - London Free Press
London Knights acquire Ryan Merkley from Peterborough Petes to boost blue line experience - London Free Press
IceDogs come back twice to earn point - Niagara Falls Review
Chenier scores in OT for Battalion win - North Bay Nugget
Ottawa 67's will have a lot to celebrate at their home opener - Ottawa Citizen
Ron Burgundy, a.k.a. the 67's Cedrick Andree, delivers all-star dinner-time TV performance - Ottawa Citizen
The 67's Cedrick, just call me Ron Burgundy, Andree makes a stop on dinner-time TV - Ottawa Sun
It will be a banner day for the Ottawa 67's at their home opener - Ottawa Sun
Attack pony up on the power play - Owen Sound Sun Times
Greyhounds shoot for third straight - Sault Star
Colts, Knights ready for rematch - Sault Star
IceDogs come back twice to earn point - St. Catherine's Standard
IceDogs come back twice to earn point - St. Catherine's Standard
'There's a lot more in this team' - Canadians head coach pleased, but not satisfied with play during six-game streak - Sudbury Star
Wolves hope to hit ground running at home - Sudbury Star
OHL Roundup: Danil Antropov leads Generals to OT win against IceDogs - TSN
OHL Roundup: Danil Antropov leads Generals to OT win against IceDogs - TSN
OHL Roundup: Danil Antropov leads Generals to OT win against IceDogs - TSN
OHL Roundup: Danil Antropov leads Generals to OT win against IceDogs - TSN
Game day: Kitchener at Sault Ste. Marie - Waterloo Record
Kitchener Rangers rally falls short in North Bay - Waterloo Record
Game day: North Bay 3, Kitchener 2 (OT) - Waterloo Record
Angle recovers from penalty miscue to net game-winning goal for Spitfires - Windsor Star

Premier Hockey Federation
Buffalo Sports Hall of Famer Peter Scamurra, first Buffalo native to play in the NHL - Buffalo News

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Meet the 2019-20 Cape Breton Eagles - Cape Breton Post
Islanders on the road for pair of QMJHL games this weekend - Charlottetown Guardian
Cape Breton Eagles all-time home opener record fairly even entering this weekend - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
INSIDE THE Q: Rimouski's Lafreniere projected as No. 1 NHL pick - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Eagles' Jacques Carriere balances work and family while pursuing a general manager career in QMJHL - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Mooseheads' Foston to miss 3-to-4 weeks - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Cape Breton Eagles prospect considering option of playing NCAA hockey - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Moncton Wildcats Ready To Roar At Homeopener - News 91.9

United States Hockey League
Robby Newton's hat trick propels Cedar Rapids RoughRiders to USHL season-opening win - Cedar Rapids Gazette
Force blank Lincoln in season opener - Fargo Forum
Storm stumble in overtime - Kearney Daily Hub
Storm expect Ambrosio to fill scoring need - Kearney Daily Hub
Power Play: Fargo shuts out Stars in Fall Classic opener - Lincoln Journal Star
Lancers win USHL season opener against Madison - Omaha World-Herald
Fighting Saints win USHL regular-season opener - Telegraph Herald
Fighting Saints win USHL regular-season opener - Telegraph Herald
USHL: Black Hawks work overtime for Classic win - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

Western Hockey League
Calgary Hitmen legit contenders in race for WHL championship - Calgary Sun
Hughes practices for first time with Blazers, excited about team's forward depth - CFJC
Warriors Getting Ready For Brandon Wheat Kings - Discover Moose Jaw
Edmonton Oil Kings settle on its three overage players - Edmonton Journal
Scott Atkinson 'a good fit' as Oil Kings captain - Edmonton Journal
JONES: NHL eliminates traditional lighters of lamps - Edmonton Sun
Scott Atkinson honoured to take on role as Edmonton Oil Kings captain - Edmonton Sun
Kamloops Blazers resetting after rough start - Kamloops This Week
Vancouver gets a Giant addition - Kelowna Daily Courier
Bilous eager to take over the reigns in goal for the Raiders - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Cats centre Browne blessed with hands of gold - Prince George Citizen
Dylan Cozens, Bowen Byram returned to Western Hockey League teams - Red Deer Advocate
Sloan Stanick's first goal with Pats could be a sign of things to come - Regina Leader-Post
Prince Albert Raiders still riding high after championship season - Regina Leader-Post
Goalie Danton Belluk all set for Regina Pats' debut on Friday - Regina Leader-Post
Saskatoon Blades trade Ryan Hughes ahead of WHL overage deadline - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Saskatoon Blades trade Ryan Hughes ahead of WHL overage deadline - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Broncos add another forward - Southwest Booster
Broncos, Oil Kings Complete Trade - Swift Current Online
Rising son Lukas Svejkovsky looks to make name for himself with Giants - Vancouver Sun
Royals, Cougars go in search of first wins - Victoria Times Colonist
Ice expect frosty reception from road trip foes - Winnipeg Free Press

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
Bandits sign first-round pick Brent Noseworthy to two-year contract - Buffalo News

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Pacific FC needs win against Forge FC to have a chance of making championship - Victoria News

Major League Soccer
Atlanta United looks to be strong at Montreal - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United's Barco ready to return to help team - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United's Martinez won't play against Montreal - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
FC Cincy GM Gerard Nijkamp discusses Fanendo Adi - Cincinnati Enquirer
FC Cincinnati: 3 things we learned from the latest MLSPA salary data - Cincinnati Enquirer
Ray Gaddis' assist fueled unlikely comeback win for Union - Delaware County Times
Xoel Cardenas: Real Salt Lake's future success relies on keeping Jefferson Savarino - KSL
As soccer playoffs near, salute sides with best regular-season records - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Goggle-free celebration 'just the start' for playoff-bound Loons - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Sebastien Ibeagha fills in well at right back for NYCFC in win over Atlanta United - New York Newsday
Mauricio Pereyra fourth-highest paid Orlando City player, according to MLSPA salary report - Orlando Sentinel
Orlando City faces growing frustration over pattern of dropping late-game leads - Orlando Sentinel
Referees bail out Union in comeback win at San Jose Earthquakes - Philly.com
Portland Timbers vs. Sporting Kansas City: Players to watch, TV channel, how to watch live stream online - Portland Oregonian
Portland Timbers could clinch playoff berth with win over Sporting Kansas City - Portland Oregonian
Diego Valeri won't comment on contract negotiations, future with Portland Timbers until after 2019 season - Portland Oregonian
Portland Timbers play New England Revolution to frustrating 2-2 draw: 5 takeaways - Portland Oregonian
Minnesota United adds $1.5 million in salary this summer - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Loons' playoff subplot: Adrian Heath, Manny Lagos on expiring contracts - St. Paul Pioneer Press
FC Cincinnati fans remain loyal despite losing record heading into home finale - WCPO

National Women's Soccer League
WATCH: Red Stars' Julie Ertz surprises James Shields Middle School with $20,000 donation - Chicago Sun Times
Utah Royals FC's playoff hopes fading but not entirely extinguished ahead of game against Chicago Red Stars - Deseret News
Sydney Leroux could play for Orlando Pride against Sky Blue FC on Sunday - Orlando Sentinel

United Soccer League Championship
Wild nets hat trick in Loudoun United's 4-1 win - Loudoun Times-Mirror
Louisville City FC may be the best team in the USL Eastern Conference - Louisville Courier-Journal
Tampa Bay Rowdies set to take on defending champion Louisville City - Tampa Bay Times

United Soccer League One
FC Tucson will continue to fight, even after playoff hopes dashed - Arizona Daily Star

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