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ESTAC Troyes are in freefall. When Patrick Kisnorbo arrived in November last year, Les Aubistes were on a six-game losing run, but nonetheless sat 13th in Ligue 1. One year later, Troyes are 17th in Ligue 2 and are at threat of back-to-back relegations. In 38 games as manager of Troyes, Kisnorbo has just three wins. Between the return of Ligue 1…

Today, DIRECTV confirmed to Cord Cutters News that they will be adding seven new The CW affiliates today to DIRECTV STREAM. This comes as DIRECTV added seven other locals earlier this month. These channels will also go live on DIRECTV via Internet if you pay for the streaming version of the satellite service. These new The CW affiliates include:…

Kevin Graber had been offered opportunities like this before, but the longtime Phillips Academy baseball coach realized this time things were different. His children, who had long been his priority and a major reason why he got out the professional game in the first place, were now all grown up and away in college. Suddenly the prospect of joining…

Inter Miami CF announced today that it has signed midfielder Lawson Sunderland to a contract running through the remainder of the 2023 Major League Soccer (MLS) season with options through 2026. The central midfielder is the latest player to join from the Club's MLS NEXT Pro side Inter Miami CF II, becoming the 11th player to earn a First Team…

The Buffalo Bisons will play their game as scheduled Friday night after a fire broke out at Sahlen Field earlier in the day. The Bisons, who are the Toronto Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate, announced earlier in the day that the fire has been put out and no one was harmed. Their game against the Indianapolis Indians will take place with sections…

Nathan Martorella took a step closer to reaching baseball's pinnacle after being promoted to the San Diego Padres Double A affiliate in San Antonio. The 6-foot-2, left-handed swinging first baseman and Salinas High grad hit 16 homers with 73 runs batted in over 111 games this year for the Padres High-A team in Fort Wayne, Texas. Martorella, who…

Nick Kerr was an assistant with the Santa Cruz Warriors for the last two seasons. The Golden State Warriors championship-winning coach Steve Kerr's son Nick Kerr, a former University of California guard, will be the head coach of the G League's Santa Cruz Warriors, for the 2023-24 season. Steve Kerr, a sharpshooter, ended his career playing with…

The Phoenix Suns intend to start a new NBA G League affiliate that could begin play as early as the 2024-25 season. "Bringing a G League team to the Valley has been a priority for us, and I am excited that we have begun the process and the wheels are in motion to have a team in Phoenix as early as the 2024-25 season," team governor Mat Ishbia said…

ALTOONA - A couple of hours before first pitch, it's easy to see the appeal of PNG Field, home of the Altoona Curve. On a gorgeous June afternoon under clear skies, the Allegheny Mountains rise south of the Blair County ballpark, which is bookended by wooded hillsides. Over the right-fielder's shoulder sits the Skyliner rollercoaster, just past the…

byPatrick Williams/ NHL.com Independent Correspondent John Walton has seen the relationship between the Washington Capitals and their American Hockey League affiliate in Hershey from both sides. The Capitals radio broadcaster built his own game on Hershey broadcasts before earning his full-time NHL promotion ahead of the 2011-12 season. Walton…

A grand slam to center field off the bat of Andy Ibañez was the difference on Thursday in a wild game that saw runs scored in all but two innings. Brenan Hanifee got the start for Toledo but he was knocked around, allowing a pair of solo shots and three earned runs total in four innings of work. Fortunately the offense continued its hard-hitting…

The Chicago White Sox did something innovative and uniquely opportune in what they called " Project Birmingham " at the tail-end of 2022. Challenging a number of inexperienced prospects to Double-A competition was a chance for the organization to allow a core group of players a sneak peak of what's to come. A handful of farmhands who made their…

Although Triple-A has been underway for about a week now (shoutout to the Tacoma Rainiers, currently 3-2 but with a run differential of+17 on the young season), the rest of the minor leagues kick off either tonight or this Friday. Here's a guide to how to follow all the action on the farm, how to watch the games if you're inclined, and some names…

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) on Monday decided unanimously to forbid sports betting companies from crafting revenue-sharing agreements with affiliate marketers. Nevertheless, regulators did consent to allowing "cost per action" (CPA) partnerships, thereby permitting affiliates and operators to continue some deals already in place in…

The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) Director in charge of Youth Development Kikechi Kombo believes he has accomplished enough targets that warrants his re-election in the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) set for Wednesday at the RFUEA grounds. Speaking on Saturday at Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), the founder of Comras RFC appealed to the…

Are you a cricket lover who wants to monetize your website? If so, then look no further than the top cricket affiliate programs available today. These programs offer great opportunities for anyone looking to make money from their passion for the game of cricket. With the right strategies and tools in place, you can be sure of making a steady income…

There was plenty going on in the Brewers Minor League system over the course of the last week as the team's affiliates got to play their first full week of games since the shortened series coming out of the MLB All-Star break. There were promotions, rehab assignments, and even crazy walk-offs. Here we dive into the last week of action. The Sounds…

The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the deepest minor league systems in professional baseball. Kiley McDaniel recently ranked the Pittsburgh Pirates with the 4th best farm system in baseball, while FanGraphs ranks them second. That's even after very notable prospects like Roansy Contreras, Oneil Cruz, and Jack Suwinski have graduated to rookie…

In the US sports betting industry, new states legalizing online sports betting is one of the biggest market shifts possible. Affiliate sites are always eager to stay on top of these launches, as this provides a lot of opportunities for potential new players to find their next sportsbook. With the upcoming launch of sports betting in Ohio on January…

The Seattle Kraken have reassigned forward Shane Wright to the Coachella Valley Firebirds - their AHL affiliate - on a conditioning loan, the team announced Sunday. Here's what you need to know: Wright, the No. 4 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, has recorded zero goals and one assist in seven games this season. Wright has been a healthy scratch in the…

We are roughly ¼ of the way through the 2022 minor league season. This is a sweet-spot junction because there is clearly a lot of baseball left to be played, but there is enough data available to start drawing strong impressions about which players are seeing significant changes in their stock. Time will tell whether these changes are for real, but…

Welcome to the final episode of our five-part consumer insight series designed to outline and challenge the status quo of customer experience, acquisition, retention and development efforts across the leading sportsbook operators and affiliates in North America. In the first two episodes, we explored the potential impact on customer loyalty due to…

Ontario's regulated sports betting launched on the 4th of April 2022, after months of regulatory framework planning. The move for the province to regulate itself and welcome local and international sports betting operators on the decision of the Canadian government was predicated to put the power in the hands of each province. This was the end goal…

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing St. Louis CITY SC have signed midfielder Akil Watts to a first-team contract in a one-year deal with options for 2024, 2025 and 2026, the club announced Thursday. The move elevates Watts from St. Louis' MLS NEXT Pro affiliate, St, Louis CITY2, to their first team. "It makes me proud to see a player like Akil, who…

SUWANEE, Ga. - In an announcement made today, the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference will reinstate the sport of football as an officially sponsored conference sport effective the 2024 playing season. Complete Release In conjunction with that announcement, the SCAC has offered football affiliate membership to Lyon (Ark.) College, with that…

Eric Staal signed a professional tryout contract with the Minnesota Wild's American Hockey League affiliate in Iowa on Thursday. The 37-year-old center, who last played in the NHL with the Montreal Canadiens last season, said the decision was to help him prepare for the 2022 Beijing Olympics, if he were to be selected to play for Canada. The…

Connor Norby isn't having much trouble with Triple-A pitching. The second baseman had three hits, including his second home run, out of the leadoff spot. Colton Cowser added two knocks, one of which was his third homer at the level. Brett Phillips had himself a big night as well with a triple and a home run. Joey Ortiz and Jordan Westburg both…

Football | 9/21/2022 4:23:42 PMThe Empire 8 Conference is pleased to announce the addition of Hilbert College as an affiliate member in the sport of football effective with the 2024-25 academic year. "We are excited to welcome Hilbert to the Empire 8 Football family," said Empire 8 Commissioner Chuck Mitrano. "Their profile, location and leadership…

For the low minors (below AAA), the regular season has come to an end, and sadly, none of the Mariners affiliates have advanced to the post-season. So as each affiliate's season comes to a close we will be highlighting each team: how their season went, and the standout performances from both highly-touted prospects and some sleepers to keep an eye…

Minor League Baseball seasons are nearing an end. But as the Pacific Coast League treks on for a week and a half of play, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys are finding unorthodox ways to win. The Houston Astros' Triple-A affiliate went hitless the first time through the order Sunday against the Salt Lake Bees. Corey Julks broke up an early funk, beating…

The Arkansas Travelers' season, the Double-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, is now over. And for at least one fan, it ended on a sour note, regardless of the team's on-field performance. There are so many things that could potentially make minor league baseball more of an appealing night out compared to a major league game, especially for the…

The Blues have named Kevin Maxwell, a longtime NHL scout, as the general manager of the team's AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, and a pro scout. Maxwell succeeds Kevin McDonald, who left to become an assistant general manager with the Colorado Avalanche. Maxwell, 62, most recently was with the New York Rangers for 14 years, the final 10…

Founded in 2003 by former Montreal Canadien Ralph Backstrom, the Eagles began in the Central Hockey League (CHL). The team won the CHL championship twice, in 2003 and again in 2006, before leaving the league in 2011 for the ECHL. (The CHL was disbanded in 2014, with the remaining teams being absorbed by the ECHL.) During their time in the ECHL, the…

It's that time of year where we bring you an overlook of every Mariners MiLB affiliate for the upcoming season. In previous years we've started at the lowest levels of the system and worked our way up, but this year we'll be starting at the top, with the Tacoma Rainiers, and working our way down. The reason for this is twofold: first of all, MiLB…

While the Jays swept the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, let's look at minor league notes from September 4th. As you may know, three Blue Jays affiliates were in the hunt for a position season position going back to the end of August. Let's check in on each of those teams, as well as how the New Hampshire Fisher Cats are doing. On August 31st, the…

The post-GUNNAR era began at Harbor Park. Fortunately for the Tides, they still have Jordan Westburg! The second baseman hit his 13th home run of the season, walked three times, and scored thrice as well. He probably won't be getting a big league call this year, but not without a fight. Joey Ortiz added two singles, and Jacob Nottingham and Richie…

RIO RANCHO, NM: FightBook MMA, the leading combat sports news media outlet, today announced a new affiliate partnership with FloSports, a venture-backed subscription video streaming service dedicated to sports, offering live and on-demand access to hundreds of thousands of competition events across 25+ vertical sports categories in the US and…