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Payne Home Run Vaults Mudcats to Victory

CarL Carolina Mudcats ZEBULON, N.C. - Trailing by a run and down to their final out in the bottom of the ninth inning, Braylon Payne came to the plate a stung a ball over the right field wall to lift the Carolina Mudcats past the Fredericksburg Nationals 5-3 on Saturday night at Five County Stadium. Fredericksburg (12-8 // 42-43) was down to their final out in the top of the ninth inning, trailing 2-1, but secured back-to-back hits off Jose Nova (W, 1-0) to take the lead. Kevin Bazzell singled to left field allowi... Full Story

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Monarchs Welcome All-Star Reliever Moore

AA Kansas City Monarchs KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Former American Association All-Star Steffon Moore is returning to the league with the Kansas City Monarchs. The lefty reliever signed with Kansas City ahead of the Monarchs' doubleheader with Winnipeg Friday night from Blue Cross Park. He is available out of the bullpen for Saturday's game, which would be his team debut. Moore, 28, is a former Rays prospect in his seventh pro season. He earned AAPB All-Star honors in 2022 while serving as the closer with the Lincoln Saltdogs. He earned an 0.36 ERA in his first 20 appearances of that season to establish himself as one... Full Story

Ariel Atkins Scores 27 Points in 87-81 Sky Win over Lynx

WNBA Chicago Sky The Chicago Sky defeated the Minnesota Lynx 87-81 inside Wintrust Arena on Saturday, July 12. The Sky are now 7-13 on the season, 4-4 at home, 6-5 against the Western Conference and 19-28 against the Lynx all time. The Sky started the game with 57 points in the first half, the most points scored against the Lynx in a half this season and a season high for Chicago. Ariel Atkins led Chicago in scoring with 27 points, three rebounds and two steals. Angel Reese scored 11 of her 19 points in the first quarter, including an impressive dribble move that led to a pull-up jumper. Reese finished the ... Full Story

NWSL Champion Meaghan Nally Signs with Carolina Ascent

USLSL Carolina Ascent FC CHARLOTTE, NC - Carolina Ascent FC today announced the signing of former NWSL defender Meaghan Nally ahead of the 2025-26 Gainbridge Super League season. Nally joins Carolina Ascent following a spell with Odense Boldklub Q (OB Q) in Kvindeligaen, Denmark's top-flight league. The defender joined the Danish club in August 2024 and made 23 appearances, scoring one goal. "We have been pursuing Meaghan for a while and it's a relief to have finally signed her," shared Carolina Ascent Head Coach Philip Poole. "She brings a lot of experience, quality, and technical ability. She's a fantastic def... Full Story

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  10. Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)



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