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Headlines for April 24, 2025
Baseball
American AssociationGoldeyes add Canadian to roster as camp looms - Winnipeg Sun
Atlantic LeagueAtlantic League: 'Just another day,' says Dirty Birds opening day starter McGowin - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Governor Mifflin grad, back for a third stint with Lancaster Stormers, hopes to beat the odds again - Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
Something old, something new: Get to know the 2025 Gastonia Ghost Peppers baseball team - NewsBreak - Gastonia
New special event parking rate for most Hagerstown Flying Boxcars home games - NewsBreak - Hagerstown
Get to know the 27 players on the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars' 2025 opening-day roster - NewsBreak - Hagerstown
York Revolution to defend Atlantic League title with new faces in 2025 - York Dispatch
Local baseball teams to converge at WellSpan Park for Crushing Cancer showcase - York Dispatch
Carolina LeagueFredNats split first two games with RiverDogs - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Red Sox strike in 10th inning to top Crawdads - Roanoke Times & World News
Eastern LeagueSea Dogs top Reading with four runs in 8th inning - Portland Press Herald
Q&A: Somerset pitching coach Peter Larson breaks down Yankees prospects and more - Trentonian
Florida State LeagueThreshers even series with 4-3 win over Mighty Mussels - Cape Coral Breeze
Frontier LeagueFRONTIER LEAGUE: ValleyCats unveil 2025 coaching staff - Troy Record
Wild take 2 pitchers in Frontier League draft - Washington Observer-Reporter
International LeagueOtto Kemp delivers again for IronPigs, who beat Columbus again - Allentown Morning Call
Watching Jumbo Shrimp games from right field at VyStar Ballpark worth it - Florida Times-Union
GWINNETT STRIPERS HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: Star Wars Night Returns to Coolray - Gwinnett Daily Post
Gwinnett Stripers Lose Another Close One at First-Place Jacksonville - Gwinnett Daily Post
Omaha Storm Chasers fall to Toledo - Omaha World-Herald
RailRiders shut out Charlotte at home - Scranton Times-Tribune
Red Sox roster: Hard-throwing righty joins team to replace Josh Winckowski (80 pitches Wed.) - Springfield Republican
Red Sox injury news: Connor Wong nearing rehab assignment, could return soon - Springfield Republican
Marcelo Mayer homers again, racks up sixth-straight multi-hit game - Springfield Republican
Syracuse swept by Worcester in road doubleheader - Syracuse Post Standard
Mud Hens make it 2 in a row over Storm Chasers - Toledo Blade
Pitching appearance highlights special night for Mud Hens second baseman Unroe - Toledo Blade
Collaboration has resulted in major activities and events in downtown Toledo - Toledo Blade
RailRiders pitchers strike out 14 in shutout win over Charlotte - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Midwest LeagueMinor League Baseball: Tayden Hall learning with Timber Rattlers - Appleton Post-Crescent
South Bend Cubs' big opening inning sinks Beloit Sky Carp - Beloit Daily News
Dragons: Confidan home run lifts Dayton past West Michigan - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps fall as Lansing evens series; De Vries stays hot - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Photos: Quad-Cities River Bandits fall to Peoria Chiefs (5-1) on Wednesday, April 23 - Quad City Times
Captains blank Great Lakes, 4-0, on three-hitter - Willoughby News-Herald
Northwest LeagueFrogs homer twice, fall to Canadians - Everett Herald
Jesus Ordonez cranks grand slam, Spokane Indians handle Eugene 10-5 - Spokane Spokesman-Review
South Atlantic LeaguePaolini Promoted, Frey Returns to Rome - Rome News-Tribune
Southern LeagueLookouts Fall In Rain Shortened Game - Chattanoogan
Remembering the Knoxville Smokies at Bill Meyer Stadium - Knoxville News-Sentinel
Barons give away win to Trash Pandas with walks in the 7th inning, Pandas win 5-1 - NewsBreak - Birmingham
Basketball
Canadian Elite Basketball LeagueCEBL announces national broadcasting team - Niagara Falls Review
Niagara River Lions inviting back alumni for title ceremony - Niagara Falls Review
NBA G LeagueVIDEO: Bryce McGowens' Top Plays from the 2024-25 Season on - YouTube
VIDEO: Jahlil Okafor's Top Plays of the 2024-25 Season on - YouTube
VIDEO: Jaylen Nowell's Best Plays of the 2024-25 Season on - YouTube
Women's National Basketball AssociationPhoenix Mercury announce naming rights for practice facility - Arizona Republic
What's next for Paige Bueckers, other Dallas Wings rookies? - Dallas Morning News
What Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers said in her introductory press conference - Dallas Morning News
Paige Bueckers whirlwind month ends with Wings Texas welcome: Its been a crazy ride - Dallas Morning News
Welcome to Dallas, Paige Bueckers! See photos of Wings welcoming their top pick, 2025 draft class to Texas - Dallas Morning News
Nikki Blue leaves WNBA's Sparks, takes assistant job at USC - ESPN
Paige Bueckers dons cowboy hat during Dallas Wings introduction - NBC DFW
5 things to know about Slovenian forward Aja Sivka - NBC DFW
Los Angeles Sparks promote WNBA veteran Danielle Robinson to assistant coach - NBC Sports
Paige Bueckers Sends Emotional Two-Word Message to Former UConn Teammate - NewsBreak - Arlington
Paige Bueckers arrives in Dallas feeling "grateful and blessed" - NewsBreak - Arlington
Paige Bueckers Beats Caitlin Clark for Huge Milestone Even Before WNBA Debut - NewsBreak - Arlington
Paige Bueckers dons cowboy hat in Big D as WNBA No. 1 overall pick formally introduced by Wings - NewsBreak - Arlington
Money talks | Dallas Wings ticket prices surge ahead of Paige Bueckers' WNBA debut - NewsBreak - Arlington
A first-ever 44-game season and other concerns heading into the 2025 WNBA season - SB Nation
Football
Canadian Football LeagueThe anti-Ambrosie: Stewart Johnston measured in introduction as CFL commissioner - 3 DownNation
Letters, April 24: Forget the NFL, be a patriot and support the CFL - Edmonton Sun
CFL commish Stewart Johnston arrives with sensible playbook - Toronto Star
Stewart Johnston almost perfect choice as CFL commissioner - Toronto Sun
VIDEO: New CFL Commissioner Reacts to His Name on the Game Ball! on - YouTube
VIDEO: Stewart Johnston Introductory Press Conference on - YouTube
VIDEO: From 6th Overall to League Leader on - YouTube
Indoor Football LeagueNew quarterback Daquan Neal helps lead Quad City Steamwheelers to 4-0 start - KWQC
Refreshed and ready, Wheelers face tough task after off week - Quad City Times
VIDEO: BEHIND THE WALLS - Keyvan Rudd on - YouTube
United Football LeagueBattlehawks Head Coach, Anthony Becht on the team needing to rally around Max Duggan - ESPN 101
Birmingham Stallions set to start third quarterback of 2025 season - NewsBreak - Birmingham
VIDEO: Best Mic'd up Moments of Week 4: United Football League on - YouTube
VIDEO: Best Mic'D up Moments of Week 4: United Football League on - YouTube
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueHeroic penalty shot save lifts Abbtosford Canucks to 4-3 playoff win - Abbotsford News
AHL PLAYOFFS: Phantoms handle Penguins in Game 1 - Allentown Morning Call
FLAMES MAILBAG: Who are targets in NHL draft, backup plans? - Calgary Sun
Adam Klapka re-joins Calgary Wranglers for playoffs - Calgary Sun
Levshunov scores game-winner in overtime as IceHogs beat Wolves in playoff opener - Chicago Daily Herald
AHL playoffs: How Chicago Blackhawks prospects are doing - Chicago Tribune
Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog will play Game 3 against Dallas Stars - Greeley Tribune
Brandsegg-Nygard, Sandin-Pellikka soaking up first AHL opportunity with Griffins - NHL.com
Coachella Valley Firebirds: AHL emergency goalie rule may surprise you - Palm Springs Desert Sun
AHL PLAYOFFS: Phantoms handle Penguins in Game 1 - Scranton Times-Tribune
Thunderbirds defeat P-Bruins in opening game of first-round series - Springfield Republican
Phantoms push WBS Penguins to brink with 5-2 rout in playoff opener - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Artyom Levshunov scores OT winner in game one of Calder Cup Playoffs - WREX
ECHLReading Royals' season ends with sweep in ECHL playoffs - Allentown Morning Call
South Carolina Stingrays fall in Game 4 of ECHL playoffs - Charleston Post and Courier
Jacksonville Icemen-Florida Everblades: Game 4 preview - Florida Times-Union
Jacksonville Icemen-Florida Everblades: Game 3 ECHL report - Fort Myers News-Press
Komets' Garver named ECHL Equipment Manager of the Year - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Komets where they expected to be in series against Iowa - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Nailers have backs to the wall after falling behind 3-0 in series - Martins Ferry Times Leader
Jacksonville Icemen-Florida Everblades: Game 3 ECHL report - Naples Daily News
Admirals move ahead 3-0 in ECHL playoff series with triumph at Wheeling - Newport News Daily Press
Icemen trail series 0-3 after third straight overtime loss - NewsBreak - Jacksonville
Thunderstruck: Tahoe takes game three in overtime - Tahoe Daily Tribune
Walleye look to sharpen up areas during lengthy layoff after sweep - Toledo Blade
Nailers Facing Elimination After 5-1 Home Loss To Norfolk Admirals - Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register
Federal Prospects Hockey LeagueColumbus River Dragons take Game 1 against top-seeded Thunderbirds 4-1 - WTVM
North American Hockey LeagueIce Wolves fight to remain in the Robertson Cup Playoffs - Albuquerque Journal
Ice Dogs travel to Anchorage, look to keep postseason run alive against Wolverines - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
'Win once, three times': Tomahawks look to revive playoff hopes on home ice - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Ontario Hockey LeagueKingston Frontenacs leader Heyes 'still processing' Game 7 loss - Kingston Whig Standard
London Knights star Sam Dickinson named OHL's top defenceman - London Free Press
OHL playoffs: London Knights gird for Round 3 vs Kitchener Rangers - London Free Press
Rangers to renew playoff rivalry with Knights in west final - Waterloo Record
Professional Women's Hockey League4 takeaways from the PWHL Vancouver announcement - Canucks Army
PWHL Announces Vancouver Franchise for 2025-26, Introduces Colour Palette - Sports Logos Net News
PWHL Will Reshape Rosters Across The League Through Expansion Draft - The Hockey News
Sceptres return from break with a new focus on the playoffs - Toronto Star
Worlds weary Toronto Sceptres already locking in for PWHL finish - Toronto Sun
Long before PWHL expansion, the Vancouver Griffins were the city's 1st women's pro hockey team - Yahoo Sports
SPHLRail Yard Dawgs' Gallagher named SPHL rookie of the year - Roanoke Times & World News
Western Hockey LeagueCatton named WHLs most sportsmanlike - Brandon Sun
Sports Looking Back: April 24, 2025 - Brandon Sun
FLAMES MAILBAG: Who are targets in NHL draft, backup plans? - Calgary Sun
Hitmen's upturn campaign ends with crushing Game 7 loss to Hurricanes - Calgary Sun
Sports Round-Up: Thursday, April 24 - Discover Moose Jaw
Silvertips reflect on missed opportunity after strong season - Everett Herald
Tips Landon DuPont named WHL Rookie of the Year - Everett Herald
Spokane vs. Portland Winterhawks: Western Conference Championship preview - Portland Oregonian
Portland Winterhawks play in WHL Western Conference finals - Portland Tribune
Sports briefs: Rudolph named to Canada U18 roster, Howe undergoes surgery - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph to play for Canada at U18 IIHF World Championship - Red Deer Advocate
Working overtime: Spokane prepares for Western Conference Finals after dramatic series with Victoria - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Wild signs Mickelson to Scholarship and Development Agreement - Wenatchee World
Lacrosse
National Lacrosse LeagueVIDEO: Credit the Boards with the Assist! on - YouTube
VIDEO: The Best of NLL Wired on - YouTube
Premier Lacrosse League2025 PLL Draft Big Board - Positional Rankings, Pro Comps, Best Fits - Inside Lacrosse
VIDEO: This Looks Fake #lacrosse #lacrossehighlights #pll #michaelsowers on - YouTube
Other
League One VolleyballWNT Head Coach Erik Sullivan Will Also Lead LOVB Austin in 2026 - USA Volleyball
Major League RugbyRhode Island Scores Big As MLR Championship Heads to Pawtucket - Athlon Sports
Pro Volleyball FederationBrian Rosen to make his unofficial coaching debut in Creighton vs. Omaha exhibition - Omaha World-Herald
Ignite looking to clinch playoff spot this week - Volleyballworld.com
Soccer
Major League SoccerXande Silva trade explained by Atlanta United manager Ronny Deila - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United hopes strengthening core will stop injuries - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United trades Xande Silva to St. Louis - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
St. Louis City acquire Xande Silva from Atlanta United - Gwinnett Daily Post
Visit KC: Less international visitors expected to World Cup - KCTV
Sporting KC makes roster moves in consecutive days, bringing in forward on loan and dealing another - KCTV
RSL picks up striker from Kansas City, misses out on another in transfer reversal at MLS deadline - KSL
Toyota Stadium demolition is underway - NewsBreak - Arlington
LAFC acquires Frankie Amaya on loan from Liga MXs Toluca FC - Orange County Register
Noel Buck traded to San Jose Earthquakes from New England Revolution - San Jose Mercury News
A need for goals: STL Soccer Talk - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Loons pursuing Julian Gressel from Inter Miami - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Vancouver Whitecaps unfazed by Messi spotlight ahead of semifinal clash with Miami - Toronto Globe and Mail
Whitecaps' challenge: How do you stop Lionel Messi? - Vancouver Province
VIDEO: Messi and @intermiamicf Caught a W in Columbus on - YouTube
VIDEO: @TimbersFC and @LAFC Had a Crazy Battle on - YouTube
VIDEO: Charlotte FC Tops the East But Are They Actually Elite?: this Is MLS on - YouTube
VIDEO: Mascherano Locked in Every Second of @intermiamicf Playing @ColumbusCrew on - YouTube
VIDEO: ¡Messi Y Miami Se Enfrentan a Vancouver En La Concacaf Champions Cup!: Esto Es MLS on - YouTube
MLS NEXT ProRSL picks up striker from Kansas City, misses out on another in transfer reversal at MLS deadline - KSL
VIDEO: LIVE STREAM: MLS NEXT PRO: Colorado Rapids 2 vs Minnesota United FC 2: Apr 24, 2025 on - YouTube
National Women's Soccer LeagueNWSL MVP Tracker: Thompson leads USWNT in ranking, but other internationals dominate - ESPN
Proposed agreement for NWSL stadium clears committee, moves to full Denver City Council - NewsBreak - Denver
Plan for women's soccer stadium in Denver clears city committee - NewsBreak - Denver
Denver moves forward with plan to spend $70M on NWSL stadium project - NewsBreak - Denver
Dash F Amanda West (knee) out for season - NewsBreak - Houston
How will Pride respond after 1st loss of the season? - Orlando Sentinel
Northern Super LeagueCanadas New Womens Soccer League How Can the Northern Super League Grow Its Global Profile Quick - Awful Announcing
Goalkeeper Erin McLeod, 42, embracing challenge and enjoying life in Northern Super League - CBC
Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod enjoying life in new Northern Super League - Halifax Star
United Soccer League ChampionshipPups take over the United pitch: Photos - Albuquerque Journal
Back on top: Jabang's goal gives United fourth consecutive 1-0 victory - Albuquerque Journal
Dream start for Colorado Springs Switchbacks unraveled by nightmare second half as club falls to San Antonio FC once again - Colorado Springs Gazette
Pro Soccer: Unions club record unbeaten streak ends in New Mexico - Monterrey Herald
San Antonio FC rallies with three second-half goals to beat Colorado Springs - NewsBreak - San Antonio
City considers demolishing Rowdies' Al Lang Stadium for envisioned waterfront redevelopment - St. Pete Rising
VIDEO: Perfect Placement!: USL Championship Goal of the Week: Week 7 Winner on - YouTube
VIDEO: 4.23.2025: New Mexico United vs. Monterey Bay FC - Game Highlights on - YouTube
United Soccer League OneRenovations of Hearts of Pines new home field in Portland unearths contaminated soil - Portland Press Herald
VIDEO: Bagged the Match Winner: USL League One Goal of the Week: Week 7 Winner on - YouTube
VIDEO: Forward Madison FC vs. Texoma FC - Game Highlights on - YouTube
USL Super LeagueWomen's-specific cleats to be provided to USL Super League players - ESPN
USL Super League and Gainbridge announce multi-year naming rights partnership - Goal.com
Women's cleat-maker partners with top-tier USL Super League - New York Newsday
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