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Releases for Monday, August 24, 2009

Baseball

American Association
American Association Recap - AA
Porter, Markray American Association Players Of The Week - AA
Captains too much for Diablos - El Paso Diablos
Pelicans hand Cats lopsided 13-0 loss - Fort Worth Cats
Grand Prairie routs St. Paul 1-0 in rubber match - Grand Prairie AirHogs
Saltdogs rally twice, but fall in extras - Lincoln Saltdogs
Pelicans make statement with 13-0 win - Pensacola Pelicans
Fan Appreciation Weekend at Pelican Park - Pensacola Pelicans
Pelicans Preserve Division Lead With 6-3 Win - Pensacola Pelicans
Sixteen strikeouts help Captains keep pace with Pelicans - Shreveport-Bossier Captains
Markray named pitcher of the week - Shreveport-Bossier Captains
Come to Fair Grounds Field this week - Shreveport-Bossier Captains
Lawhorn, Harris join 100-hit club in 4-1 win - Sioux Falls Canaries
Dickert pitches gem, but gets no help in 1-0 loss - St. Paul Saints
Saints to Give Away Commemorative "Moonwalkers" Friday, August 28 - St. Paul Saints
Final Four Games This Weekend - St. Paul Saints
Wingnuts get milestone win in dramatic fashion - Wichita Wingnuts
Porter Wins Fourth Batter of the Week Award - Wichita Wingnuts

Appalachian League
Braves notch sixth straight with 3-1 win - Danville Otterbots
1B Derek Wiley promoted to Class-A Rome - Danville Otterbots

Atlantic League
Riversharks top Long Island, 7-1 - Camden Riversharks
Barnstormers beaten in blink - Lancaster Stormers
Sharks take a bite out of Ducks - Long Island Ducks
Bargain Hunters Head To Waddle In Shop - Long Island Ducks
Blue Crabs outlast Patriots 7-6 in 10 innings - Somerset Patriots
Blue Crabs move all Sunday home games to 5:05 p.m. - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
Local Legend Shawn Hedrick to Start for Revolution - York Revolution

California League
Storm Welcome New Local News Site – SWRNN.com - Lake Elsinore Storm
Mavericks come back again to beat JetHawks, 10-6 - Lancaster JetHawks
JetHawks release schedule for 2010 - Lancaster JetHawks
JetHawks Score Early, Hold On To Win 6-4 Over Rawhide - Lancaster JetHawks
Quakes lose fifth straight to 66ers - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
Visalia Rawhide at San Jose Giants, August 24-26 - San Jose Giants
Clark Extends Win Streak As Giants Top Ports, 7-2 - San Jose Giants
Ports Announce 2010 Regular Season Schedule - Stockton Ports
Giants Rally Late for 7-2 Win over Ports - Stockton Ports

Canadian American League
Can-Am League Recap - Can-Am
Can-Am League Names Players Of The Week - Can-Am
Rox offense fizzles in series opener with Caps - Brockton Rox
Two Rookies Join the Skyhawks - Sussex Skyhawks
Sussex County Doctor-Lawyer Softball Game - Sussex Skyhawks
Five Fantastic Finishes - Worcester Tornadoes

Carolina League
Keys win opener of four-game set with Indians - Frederick Keys
Blue Rocks bash Lynchburg in series opener - Lynchburg Hillcats
Hillcats Game Notes August 24th - Lynchburg Hillcats
Lynchburg's McSwain Named Pitcher of the Week - Lynchburg Hillcats
Pelicans earn series-opening win over Potomac - Myrtle Beach Pelicans
P-Nats tripped up in opener with P-Cans - Potomac Nationals
Potomac Nationals Game Notes - Potomac Nationals
King Activated From Disabled List; Reliever Estrada promoted to Double-A Harrisburg - Potomac Nationals
Three Sox hurlers strike out 15 and shut out Dash, 7-0 - Salem Red Sox
Eigsti's grand slam highlights road rout - Wilmington Blue Rocks
Dash Brief Game Notes for August 25 - Winston-Salem Dash
Salem socks Winston-Salem in series opener - Winston-Salem Dash

Eastern League
Eastern League Pitcher-Player of the Week Awards Week Ending August 23rd - EL1
Late outburst leads to 3-1 win for Aeros - Akron RubberDucks
Aeros Media Notes - Akron RubberDucks
Curve win series finale 7-6 over Bowie - Altoona Curve
Bowman ropes pair of doubles, B-Mets drop 9-6 decision at Connecticut - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
Costly errors lead to Baysox demise - Chesapeake Baysox
Defenders win 9-6, take series 3-1 - Connecticut Defenders
Rock Cats win 6-3 in front of largest crowd in team history - New Britain Rock Cats
Rock Cats to Host Job Fair on Wednesday, September 2nd - New Britain Rock Cats
Gorneault belts 3-run homer in 8-5 win over Trenton - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
NH Primaries Jersey Auction Mon, Aug. 31 - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
Portland falls to the Senators 6-4 - Portland Sea Dogs
Derrick Loop Added to Sea Dogs Roster - Portland Sea Dogs
Freddy Galvis, Phillies top SS prospect, joins R-Phils - Reading Fightin Phils
Trenton falls to New Hampshire, 8-5 - Trenton Thunder
Thunder Fans Support Mercer Street Friends Food Bank - Trenton Thunder

Florida State League
Baseball Card Giveaway and No Limits Academy Fundraiser on August 27 - Brevard County Manatees
Baseball Card Giveaway and No Limits Academy Fundraiser on August 27 - Brevard County Manatees
Mets mash Miracle 12-2 in series opener - Fort Myers Mighty Mussels
Mammoth to make Ronald McDonald House Visit Wednesday - Fort Myers Mighty Mussels
Miracle Get Help from Tim Tebow - Fort Myers Mighty Mussels
Miracle Partner with Marathon for FSL Championship Chase - Fort Myers Mighty Mussels
Miracle Unveil Ticket Frenzy Tuesday - Fort Myers Mighty Mussels
Mitchel Musso Performing at Roger Dean Stadium October 15th - Jupiter Hammerheads

Frontier League
Lake Erie Crushes Otters - Evansville Otters
Freedom to host "Striking Out Cancer" Night - Florence Y'alls
Uptown Normal Farmers Market - Normal CornBelters

Golden Baseball League
Calgary And Edmonton to Square Off in Golden Baseball League North Division Playoffs - GBL
Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - OSC Original by Dan Krieger
Baseball Bailout Cash Drop this Friday Night at Nettleton Stadi - Chico Outlaws
Capitals Secure Playoff Spot - Edmonton Capitals
Armada's three double plays halt RoadRunners - Long Beach Armada
Final homestand starts Tuesday for Flyers - Orange County Flyers
RoadRunners win in final at-bat, 6-5 - St. George RoadRunners
Tucson Falls 11-5 In Series Finale - Tucson Toros

International League
IL Names Players of the Week - IL1
Bisons Game Notes August 24th - Buffalo Bisons
Bulls edge Syracuse 3-2 in come-from-behind win - Durham Bulls
Indians conquer Clippers, 5-1 - Indianapolis Indians
Toledo To Sell Mud Hens Playoff Tickets - Toledo Mud Hens

Mexican League
Saraperos top Tigres, 6-3; Take two-game lead - OSC Original by Bruce Baskin
Saraperos Draw First Blood with 7-6 Win over Tigres - OSC Original by Bruce Baskin
Baseball Mexico - OSC Original by Bruce Baskin

Midwest League
Griffin drives in four in Bees victory - Burlington Bees
Townsend delivers two-run single as Kernels win, 4-3 - Cedar Rapids Kernels
Big inning lifts South Bend to win in series opener - Dayton Dragons
Dragons Gameday August 24th - Dayton Dragons
Castro Escapes Trouble in 5-1 Win over Loons - Fort Wayne TinCaps
TinCaps Sweep Weekly Awards, Castro Wins Pitcher of the Week Honors - Fort Wayne TinCaps
Cougars win homestand opener in 10 - Kane County Cougars
Whitecaps slip past Lugnuts, 5-4 - Lansing Lugnuts
Chiefs shut out River Bandits 2-0 Monday - Peoria Chiefs
"Van Down by the River" Chosen as Finalist for Promotional Award - Quad Cities River Bandits
Singles add up to Hawks win - South Bend Silver Hawks
'Caps outlast Lugnuts in opener - West Michigan Whitecaps
Whitecaps to welcome trio of '84 Tigers - West Michigan Whitecaps
That Stings: Bees strike out 15 Rattlers in 5-1 win - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

New York-Penn League
IronBirds Game Notes August 24th - Aberdeen IronBirds
Spikes split twin bill in Batavia - State College Spikes
Spikes down Muckdogs 5-2 in Game 1 - State College Spikes
State College Spikes Game Notes - State College Spikes
Lake Monsters rally with four-run ninth to beat Cyclones, 7-6 - Vermont Lake Monsters
Crosscutters edge Jamestown, 2-1 - Williamsport Crosscutters

Northern League
Northern League Player and Pitcher of the Week - NL
RedHawks top T-Bones, 5-2 - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
RailCats Congratulate Guerrero on 1,000th Career Hit - Gary SouthShore Railcats
JackHammers fall short in 5-3 loss - Joliet JackHammers
Hawks take Game 1, 5-2 - Kansas City Monarchs
Rookie Hurler Named Pitcher of the Week - Kansas City Monarchs
Winnipeg tops Joliet, 5-2 - Winnipeg Goldeyes

Northwest League
Dust Devils Rally to Beat Bears - Tri-City Dust Devils
Volcanoes snuffed out by Canadians - Vancouver Canadians
Wilson Masterful; Dust Devils Come Back off Bears' ‘Pen - Yakima Bears

Pacific Coast League
Pacific Coast League Players of the Week - PCL1
Sounds pound 'Topes, 11-5 - Albuquerque Isotopes
Sounds Slosh Past Isotopes 6-5 - Albuquerque Isotopes
Sky Sox lose third straight to Aces, 5-4 - Colorado Springs Sky Sox
Rockies Agree To Terms On Minor League Contract With Jason Giambi - Colorado Springs Sky Sox
Cubs get by Zephyrs, 7-1 - Iowa Cubs
Sounds top Isotopes, 11-5 - Nashville Sounds
Almonte Powers Sounds To 6-5 Win - Nashville Sounds
Z's lose to Iowa - New Orleans Baby Cakes
OKC RedHawks Game Notes August 24th - Oklahoma City Comets
Buchanan Named PCL Player of the Week - Omaha Storm Chasers
Beavers' Wade LeBlanc Named PCL Pitcher of the Week - Portland Beavers
Aces squeak past SkySox, 5-4 - Reno Aces
Benitez allows four straight homers in loss - Round Rock Express
Fans at Raley Field when Cats Clinch Division Crown Eligible for Half-Price Playoff Tickets - Sacramento River Cats

Pioneer League
Rockies First Round Pick Matzek Assigned to Casper - Casper Ghosts
Eric Smith promoted to South Bend - Missoula PaddleHeads
Osprey host Voyagers in key 3-game series beginning Tuesday - Missoula PaddleHeads

South Atlantic League
Houston shines in Asheville loss - Asheville Tourists
Tourists Playoff Tickets on Sale Tuesday at 10 a.m. - Asheville Tourists
Five 10th-inning runs down Jackets - Augusta GreenJackets
Hot Rods-Intimidators rained out Monday night - Bowling Green Hot Rods
Power use six-run first inning to beat Drive - Charleston Dirty Birds
Five-run tenth gives RiverDogs series in 7-2 win - Charleston RiverDogs
Greensboro earns series split with 5-0 win over Legends - Greensboro Grasshoppers
Power surge past Drive 12-6 in series finale - Greenville Drive
Suns-Shorebirds Finale Postponed - Hagerstown Suns
Crawdads blank Tourists, 3-0 - Hickory Crawdads
Santana named SAL Player of the Week - Hickory Crawdads
BlueClaws swept in doubleheader - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Seven-year-old puts 'Claws over one million fans - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Brett Myers pitches, but BlueClaws lose 2-0 - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Kannapolis game with Bowling Green cancelled Monday - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
Legends open final homestand of 2009 Tuesday - Lexington Legends
Braves salvage final game of series - Rome Emperors
Wiley Joins Team - Rome Emperors

Southern League
SL Players of the Week - SL1
Christian Marrero Named Southern League Hitter of the Week - Birmingham Barons
Mudcats transactions for August 24 - Carolina Mudcats
Tennessee tops Carolina, 16-9 - Carolina Mudcats
Alonso Activated from DL - Carolina Mudcats
Lookouts blank Braves, 8-0 - Chattanooga Lookouts
Stars use power to push past Montgomery - Huntsville Stars
Eighth-inning charge by Jaxx buries Barons Monday - Jackson Generals
BayBears take Monday win, 8-4 - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
Suns Stare Down Lookouts This Weekend - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
Smokies outlast Mudcats, 16-9 - Knoxville Smokies
Papelbon Wins League Award - Knoxville Smokies
Final Homestand of 2009 - Mississippi Braves
Freeman Disabled - Mississippi Braves
Roemer Impressive as BayBears Stop Suns - Mobile BayBears
Stars grab first win of series, 6-4 - Montgomery Biscuits
Bidding Opens for 2009 Biscuits' Jersey Auction - Montgomery Biscuits

Texas League
Sogard slam pushes Missions past Travs, 6-4 - Arkansas Travelers
'Riders defeat Naturals, complete sweep - Frisco RoughRiders
First Godin, now Hartsock on the move to AAA - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
Brown's walk-off shot completes sweep - Springfield Cardinals
First-place Drillers win, head home - Tulsa Drillers

United League Baseball
Dillas one game away from playoffs with 13-7 win - Amarillo Dillas
Dillas use six-run fourth to beat WhiteWings, 13-7 - Amarillo Dillas
Dillas GM to issue special tardy excuse notes for Wednesday - Amarillo Dillas
Trevino Goes the Distance for 9-1 Victory - Coastal Bend Thunder
Roadrunners take opening game from Colts - Edinburg Roadrunners
Broncos drop series opener against Thunder - Laredo Broncos
Colts lose third in a row, 6-2 - San Angelo Colts
Colts assured of playoff spot, two others are all but assured - San Angelo Colts

Basketball

American Basketball Association
Ex-Slam Dunk Champ "Close" to Signing with Fresh - ABA
Minneapolis/St. Paul to Hold First Tryouts - ABA

NBA G League
Skyforce Adds Simon To Front Office Staff - Sioux Falls Skyforce
Utah Flash Announce Dance Tryouts - Utah Flash

Premier Basketball League
Detroit Panthers Foundation Hosts Annual Golf Tournament - Detroit Panthers

Women's National Basketball Association
Gruda and Parker Named WNBA Players of the Week - WNBA
Connecticut's Gruda Named WNBA Eastern Player of the Week - Connecticut Sun
Sparks team up with Privacy Wear for Breast Health Awareness Night - Los Angeles Sparks
Parker Named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week - Los Angeles Sparks
Mystics Players To Wear Pink Jerseys For Breast Health Awareness Game - Washington Mystics

Football

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Shock host Championship Rally - Spokane Shock

Canadian Football League
Argos Take on 2008 Grey Cup Champion Stamps on Friday Night - Toronto Argonauts

Indoor Football League
SportsQuest Announces IFL Team Name - IFL
Cards walk off with sweep - Corpus Christi Hammerheads
Eric Taylor Holds Workout With Winnipeg Blue Bombers of CFL - West Texas Roughnecks

Hockey

All American Hockey League
Chicago Blaze Sign Pace, Lebda - Chicago Blaze
Detroit Hitmen Sign Three; Fill Position in Hockey Operations - Detroit Hitmen
IceMen Sign 4 More For Training Camp - Evansville IceMen

American Hockey League
Wolf Pack Community Foundation, Trinity College Team up for Learn-to-Play-Hockey Program - Connecticut Whale
Amerks Sign Defenseman Matt Duffy to Two-Way AHL Deal - Rochester Americans
Single Game Tickets on Sale Sept. 9th - Rockford IceHogs

Central Hockey League
CHL Loyalty Rewards Program Launched - CHL
Sundogs Ink Goaltender Kyle McNulty, Send Liebel to Bossier-Shreveport - Arizona Sundogs
Mudbugs Acquire Tyler Liebel from Sundogs - Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs
Eagles Add To Offensive Punch - Colorado Eagles
Bucks Community Update - Laredo Bucks
Bucks' Ruskowski Featured Again On Hockey Show - Laredo Bucks
CHL Announces Rewards Program - Mississippi RiverKings
Rush Bring Back A Trio Of Players - Rapid City Rush
Thunder's All-Time Best Returns for 14th Season - Wichita Thunder

ECHL
Condors launch new kids webpage - Bakersfield Condors
Cincinnati Cyclones Add Adam Krug and Kirk Medernach - Cincinnati Cyclones
Chiefs Re-Sign Berkstresser - Johnstown Chiefs
Kalamazoo Adds Three - Kalamazoo Wings
Former All-Star Defenseman Returns to Las Vegas - Las Vegas Wranglers
Stingrays Announce Preseason Schedule - South Carolina Stingrays
Mike Hessman Named IL Hitter of the Week - Toledo Walleye
Grizzlies Sign Goaltender Parker Van Buskirk - Utah Grizzlies

International Hockey League 2
Bicek, Velebny Set for Jack's Debuts - Muskegon Lumberjacks

North American Hockey League
Corey Jendras Returns To Bolster Alumni Roster - Topeka Pilots
O'Hearn, Stephens head west - Traverse City North Stars

Ontario Hockey League
Jones Dealt to Brampton - Erie Otters
Rangers Annual Fanfest BBQ - Kitchener Rangers
London Knights Training Camp - London Knights

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
MAINEiacs acquire winger - QMJHL
Flurry of trades prior to deadline - QMJHL
Mooseheads release five players from Training Camp - Halifax Mooseheads
Mooseheads, P.E.I. to meet Wednesday - Halifax Mooseheads
Select-a-Seat Set for Tuesday Evening - Lewiston MAINEiacs
Lewiston MAINEiacs Announce Trades - Lewiston MAINEiacs
Share a Cats Cup of Coffee - Moncton Wildcats
Samuel Grenache will play in Lewiston - Montreal Juniors
Update on Jonathan Narbonne - Montreal Juniors
Juniors Unveil Third Cuts - Montreal Juniors
Rocket Acquire Bouchard from Shawinigan - P.E.I. Rocket
Sea Dogs Announce Itinerary for Second Week of Training Camp - Saint John Sea Dogs

SPHL
Louisiana IceGators today announced the signing of Mr. Alligator for the position of Mascot - Louisiana IceGators

United States Hockey League
Pre-Season Home Game Tickets Now On Sale - Tri-City Storm
The Phantoms Philes: A Day In The Life - Youngstown Phantoms
Phantoms to Conduct Mascot Tryout Sept. 1 - Youngstown Phantoms

Western Hockey League
Wheat Kings' camp starts Tuesday - Brandon Wheat Kings
Chilliwack Bruins Sign Six - Chilliwack Bruins
Blazers sign JC Lipos to a WHL contract - Kamloops Blazers
Blazers Training Camp - Day 4 Recap - Kamloops Blazers
Ice Exhibition Schedule Released - Kootenay Ice
Warriors Sign Gwinner - Moose Jaw Warriors
Johnson Signs with Warriors - Moose Jaw Warriors
New Cougars Uniform Unveiled September 9/Season Ticket Holder Pick-Up Party - Prince George Cougars
Players Arrive, Camp Opens this Week - Spokane Chiefs
Giants Send Players to NHL Camps - Vancouver Giants

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
NLL 2009 Entry Draft to be held in Buffalo on Wednesday, September 9th - NLL
Buffalo to Host NLL Entry Draft September 9 - Buffalo Bandits
National Lacrosse League Entry Draft To Be Held In Buffalo On September 9 - Edmonton Rush
National Lacrosse League Entry Draft to be Held in Buffalo on September 9 - Philadelphia Wings
Buffalo's HSBC Arena to Host 2009 NLL Entry Draft - Rochester Knighthawks
Toronto Rock to have six player picks in draft - Toronto Rock

Other

National Pro Fastpitch
Rockford Thunder Wins 2009 NPF Championship - Rockford Thunder

Soccer

Major League Soccer
MLS Cup Playoffs Picture - MLS
One Week Left to Get "Stuffed" At Connie's Pizza and Help the Chicago Fire Foundation - Chicago Fire FC
Chicago Fire's Mike Banner Earns First MLS Goal of the Week Nomination - Chicago Fire FC
Chivas USA Weekly Update - Club Deportivo Chivas USA
Galaxy Weekly Update - LA Galaxy
Revolution's Dube earns MLS Player of the Week honors - New England Revolution
Revolution Update: August 24th - New England Revolution
New York Red Bulls Weekly Update - New York Red Bulls
Celebrate back-to-school with Real Salt Lake vs. Chivas USA - Real Salt Lake
Earthquakes Weekly Update - San Jose Earthquakes
Earthquakes Partner with Local Companies to Bring At-Risk Children to Match Against Kansas City - San Jose Earthquakes
Wizards Weekly Update for August 24 - Sporting Kansas City

Professional Arena Soccer League
La Jolla based Nomads Academy at the 1st Annual Nomads Family Picnic - San Diego Sockers

United Soccer League Championship
USL-2 All-League honors announced - USL
Islanders USL-2 division honors announced - Penn FC
Five Kickers take All-League honors - Richmond Kickers

Women's Professional Soccer
Sky Blue FC wins WPS Championship - Sky Blue FC

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