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Releases for Thursday, July 8, 2021



Baseball

American Association
American Association Game Recaps - AA
Jones' Seven Scoreless Frames Lead Dogs to Sixth Win in Seven Games - Chicago Dogs
Jones' Seven Scoreless Frames Lead Dogs to Sixth Win in Seven Games - Chicago Dogs
Holmberg Blanks Railroaders in Series Finale - Cleburne Railroaders
RedHawks to Retire Jake Laber's Number 19 - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
Dogs Calm 'Cats in Series Finale - Gary SouthShore Railcats
Santoro Walks off as Cougars Sweep Apollos - Kane County Cougars
Monarchs Leave the Birdcage with Two Wins Wednesday Night - Kansas City Monarchs
'Dogs Rally Falls Just Short against Sioux City - Lincoln Saltdogs
Railroaders Take 6-1 Victory over Milkmen - Milwaukee Milkmen
Hedges Shuts Down Saltdogs - Sioux City Explorers
Canaries and Monarchs Close Series Thursday - Sioux Falls Canaries

Appalachian League
Losing Streak Continues on Road - Johnson City Doughboys
Kingsport Drops Opening-Game of Series to Otterbots - Kingsport Axmen

Atlantic League
Wiz Khalifa and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Tomorrow - Charleston Dirty Birds
3 Power Players Have Contracts Purchased by Mexican League Team - Charleston Dirty Birds
Rockers Avoid Sweep With 6-4 Win - High Point Rockers
Rockers Strike Early to Take Series Finale - Long Island Ducks
Blue Crabs Series Finale, Wing Wars Postponed - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
Revolution Announces Back to School Celebration and Challenge - York Revolution
Revs Cough up Ninth Inning Lead in Loss at West Virginia - York Revolution

California League
Kochanowicz, Guzman, Greene and Knowles All Shine in Sixers' 11-5 Win - Inland Empire 66ers
Details on July 15th's Rated R Night - Lake Elsinore Storm
Perez Blasts Nuts to 10th Straight Win - Modesto Nuts
Rancho Rips Elsinore for Third Straight Win - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
Ports Outhit Nuts But Drop Second Straight - Stockton Ports

Carolina League
Mudcats and Hillcats Postponed in Zebulon - Carolina Mudcats
RiverDogs Have Night to Forget in 20-1 Loss at Columbia - Charleston RiverDogs
First July Homestand Features Military Appreciation Night and National Baseball Day Celebration - Charleston RiverDogs
Negret Leads the Way in Historic 20-1 Victory - Columbia Fireflies
Columbia Fireflies Game Notes vs Charleston - Columbia Fireflies
Tonight's Shorebirds Game, July 8, Postponed - Delmarva Shorebirds
'Birds and Red Sox Postponed - Delmarva Shorebirds
Wood Ducks and Woodpeckers Postponed Due to Hurricane Elsa - Down East Wood Ducks
FredNats, Cannon Ballers Suspended in Second - Fredericksburg Nationals

Coastal Plain League
Tonight's Game Postponed - Wilson Tobs

Eastern League
RubberDucks Beat the Curve Early, 8-1 - Akron RubberDucks
Game of Hope Rescheduled to Friday, July 9 - Altoona Curve
Ponies Cruise by Fisher Cats for 3rd Straight Win - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
Bowie Baysox Postponed - Chesapeake Baysox
Erie SeaWolves vs. Somerset Patriots - Game Information - Erie SeaWolves
Tonight's Senators Game at Reading Postponed - Harrisburg Senators
Sea Dogs Sink Yard Goats on Rainy Night in Portland - Hartford Yard Goats
Offense Quiet in Fisher Cats 5-1 Loss to Binghamton - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
Granberg Finishes Single Shy of Cycle in 8-3 Sea Dogs Victory - Portland Sea Dogs
July 8, 2021 Sea Dogs Game Notes - Portland Sea Dogs
Great Seats for July 10th Still Available with Post-Game Fireworks & Extra Baseball - Reading Fightin Phils
R-Phils Rained out and Postponed - Reading Fightin Phils
R-Phils to Offer Two Unique 70th Anniversary Cup Giveaways - Reading Fightin Phils
Flying Squirrels and Baysox Postponed Thursday for Rain - Richmond Flying Squirrels

Florida State League
Clearwater Threshers Strike out Cancer Night July 16 - Clearwater Threshers
Tortugas and Hammerheads Washed out Again on Thursday - Daytona Tortugas
Wet Field Conditions Force Schedule Change - Lakeland Flying Tigers
Mets to Support Military Families at Clover Park on Friday - St. Lucie Mets

Frontier League
Otters Even Series Behind Portela's Strong Start - Evansville Otters
Y'alls Wins Series with Offensive Effort on Satchel Paige Bobblehead Night - Florence Y'alls
Y'alls Finish off Crushers - Lake Erie Crushers
Boulders to Host Team Israel - New York Boulders
New Boulder on the Block: Gian Martellini - New York Boulders
New Boulder on the Block: Ryan Muñoz - New York Boulders
New Boulder on the Block: Kenny Haus - New York Boulders
New Boulder on the Block: Andy Hammond - New York Boulders
Boomers Swept by Windy City - Schaumburg Boomers
Kines Dominates as Miners Win Series over Gateway - Southern Illinois Miners

Futures Collegiate Baseball League
Bravehearts Split Doubleheader - Worcester Bravehearts

International League
Breyvic Valera Leads Bisons to 4-2 Win over Rochester on Thursday Night - Buffalo Bisons
Knights Sweep the Jumbo Shrimp in Thursday's Doubleheader - Charlotte Knights
Thursday's Bulls-Tides Game in Norfolk Postponed Due to Inclement Weather - Durham Bulls
Indy Bats Heat up for 10 Runs - Indianapolis Indians
Game Information: Indianapolis Indians (27-28) at Columbus Clippers (26-29) - Indianapolis Indians
"Flicks at Victory Field" Returning Three Nights this Summer/Fall - Indianapolis Indians
July 8 Game Notes: Iowa vs. St. Paul - Iowa Cubs
Jumbo Shrimp Swept in Doubleheader as Losing Skid Slips to Five - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
Thursday's Game Postponed, DH Scheduled Friday - Louisville Bats
Memphis Redbirds Game Notes: July 8, 2021 - Memphis Redbirds
Stripers Sweep Sounds in Twinbill - Nashville Sounds
Tides vs. Durham Game Postponed Thursday - Norfolk Tides
Thursday Night's Game vs. Durham Postponed - Norfolk Tides
Plates Fall 4-2 Thursday Night - Rochester Red Wings
RailRiders Game Postponed - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
SWB RailRiders Game Notes - July 8, 2021 - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
Saints Beat Down Iowa Cubs 10-3 - St. Paul Saints
Mets and RailRiders Postponed on Thursday in Pennsylvania, Doubleheader Slated for Saturday - Syracuse Mets
Hill Homers Twice in Victory - Toledo Mud Hens
WooSox and IronPigs Postponed Due to Rain - Worcester Red Sox
Worcester's Jack Lopez, Jeter Downs Earn Major Recognition in Olympics, Futures Game - Worcester Red Sox

Major League Baseball Draft League
Spikes Take 7-3 Win over Scrappers to Finish Pre-Draft Portion of Season - State College Spikes
Thunder at Crosscutters Cancelled - Williamsport Crosscutters

Midwest League
Hollins Extends Hit Streak To Four Games In 4-0 Loss to Cubs - Beloit Sky Carp
Beloit Snappers to Hold First Community Movie Night - Beloit Sky Carp
Dragons on TV Saturday & Sunday on Dayton's CW - Dayton Dragons
Dayton Dragons Game Notes for Thursday - Dayton Dragons
Dragons to Recognize Community All-Stars Recipient during July 9 Game - Dayton Dragons
TinCaps Snap Skid in Back-and-Forth Affair - Fort Wayne TinCaps
TinCaps Game Information: July 8 vs. Lake County - Fort Wayne TinCaps
Loons, Lugnuts Doubleheader Start Time Changed - Great Lakes Loons
Captains Fall in Back and Forth Loss - Lake County Captains
Quad Cities Splits Series-Opening Doubleheader with T-Rats - Quad Cities River Bandits
Slaughter Homers and Casey Ks Ten in Cubs Win - South Bend Cubs
South Bend Cubs Announce Upcoming Game/Promotion Schedule - South Bend Cubs

New England Collegiate Baseball League
Pair of Guerrera Blasts Sink Schooners - Newport Gulls

Northwest League
Everett Powers Past Ems to Even Series - Eugene Emeralds
'Sox Mash and Brash Their Way to a 10-2 Win - Everett AquaSox
Blast by Blaze Caps Dramatic Hops Win - Hillsboro Hops
Ninth Inning Home Run Sinks Tri-City - Tri-City Dust Devils
Ninth Inning Home Run Sinks Tri-City - Tri-City Dust Devils
Early Lead Evaporates, Bullpen Falters Late in Loss - Vancouver Canadians

Northwoods League
Booyah Extend Winning Streak to Six - Green Bay Rockers
Booyah Return Home After Sweep - Green Bay Rockers
Kingfish off to Hot Start in Second Half - Kenosha Kingfish
Loggers Split with Stingers in 9-6 Loss - La Crosse Loggers
Late Comeback Not Enough in Home Loss - Lakeshore Chinooks
Mallards Begin Michigan Road Trip in Kalamazoo - Madison Mallards
MoonDogs Sweep Bucks with Pair of Walk Offs in Wednesday Doubleheader - Mankato MoonDogs
Honkers Sweep Mud Puppies in Doubleheader to Start Second Half 2-0 - Rochester Honkers
Early Loggers Rally Snaps Rox' Winning Streak - St. Cloud Rox
Marcus Makes Team History for Traverse City "No-Hit" Spitters - Traverse City Pit Spitters
Woodchucks Can't Hang on in Kokomo - Wausau Woodchucks
Stingers Split Series with Win over Loggers - Willmar Stingers
Rafters Split Home Doubleheader against Pit Spitters - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters

Pacific Coast League
OKC Dodgers Game Notes - July 8, 2021 - Oklahoma City Comets
Aces Notes - Reno Aces
Round Rock Defeats Albuquerque 7-6 in Rain-Shortened Contest - Round Rock Express
Series Preview: Bees Back Home against River Cats - Salt Lake Bees
Skeeters Opener vs. Tacoma Postponed Due to Rain - Sugar Land Space Cowboys
Skeeters Welcome Tacoma Rainiers for Upcoming Homestand - Sugar Land Space Cowboys

Pioneer League
Carranza's Late Home Run Lifts Mustangs to Victory - Billings Mustangs
Hawks Use Total Team Effort to Beat Rockies - Boise Hawks
Chukars Win 13-5, Take Rubber Match over Billings - Idaho Falls Chukars
PaddleHeads Unable to Erase Early Deficit in Loss to Raptors - Missoula PaddleHeads
Vibes Lose Fourth-Straight One Run Ballgame at Home against Idaho Falls - Rocky Mountain Vibes

South Atlantic League
Hot Rods Pitching Shuts Down Rome in DH Split on Thursday - Bowling Green Hot Rods
Hot Rods Game Notes - Bowling Green Hot Rods
New Food Options Coming to Maimonides Park - Brooklyn Cyclones
Greenville Clips Aberdeen, 1-0 - Greenville Drive
Rain Postpones July 8th Game vs. Brooklyn; Doubleheader Saturday - Hudson Valley Renegades
Rome Splits Doubleheader with Bowling Green - Rome Emperors
Dash Slip and Fall to Hickory 8-7 - Winston-Salem Dash
Eloy Jimenez to Rehab in Winston-Salem - Winston-Salem Dash
Winston-Salem Dash Game Notes (July 8) - Winston-Salem Dash

Southern League
Two Big Frames Push Barons over Shuckers - Biloxi Shuckers
Barons Welcome Trash Pandas to Regions Field Next Week - Birmingham Barons
Lookouts Drop Second in a Row to Smokies - Chattanooga Lookouts
Lookouts Home Tonight through Sunday - Chattanooga Lookouts
'Dollar' Night Tonight at the Ballpark at Jackson Brought to You by Leaders Credit Union - Jackson Generals
Morel Hits Tenth Home Run, Davis Hits Fourth in Smokies Win - Knoxville Smokies
Thursday, July 8 vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos: 5:35 PM: Trustmark Park - Mississippi Braves
M-Braves Hosting "Maroon Friday" to Recognize Local MSU Players and National Championship - Mississippi Braves
Pandas Trash Biscuits, 7-4 - Montgomery Biscuits
M-Braves Take Two, Wahoos Drop Third Straight - Pensacola Blue Wahoos

Texas League
Ryder Jones Hits Go Ahead Homer in Ninth, Soddies Fall 7-6 - Amarillo Sod Poodles
Rizzo Raises Travs over Riders - Arkansas Travelers
Hooks Drop Both Games of Doubleheader - Corpus Christi Hooks
Rain Drops & the Long Ball; RockHounds Sweep - Midland RockHounds
Six Extra-Base Hits and Three RBA from Fermin Help Naturals Beat Wind Surge Wednesday - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
Second Consecutive Walk-Off Win for San Antonio - San Antonio Missions
Drillers Help to Renovate Historic Lacy Park - Tulsa Drillers
Drillers Introduce New Tulsa Noodlers Identity - Tulsa Drillers
4 for $28 Food Special Offered on Select Game Days  - Wichita Wind Surge
Postgame Fireworks Schedule Set - Wichita Wind Surge
Surge Drop Second Game to Naturals - Wichita Wind Surge

West Coast League
Pippins Defeat Sweets Behind Two Home Runs - Walla Walla Sweets
Pippins Finish up First Half with Win in Walla Walla - Yakima Valley Pippins

Basketball

Canadian Elite Basketball League
Game Preview - Niagara vs Fraser Valley - July 8 - CEBL
Game Preview - Edmonton vs Saskatchewan - July 8 - CEBL
Ottawa Blackjacks Partner with the City of Ottawa to Offer Free Basketball Clinics - Ottawa BlackJacks
Bandits Fall to River Lions, Face Ottawa on Saturday - Vancouver Bandits
Bandits Sign Former Florida Gator, OKC Blue Swingman Justin Leon - Vancouver Bandits

Women's National Basketball Association
Wings Lose to Lynx 85-79 - Dallas Wings
Aces' Winning Streak Comes to an End in 99-90 Overtime Loss to Phoenix - Las Vegas Aces
Sparks Defense Not Enough in Loss to Storm - Los Angeles Sparks
July 7th- Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings Postgame Notes - Minnesota Lynx
Stewart Leads Storm Past Sparks, 71-62 - Seattle Storm

Football

Canadian Football League
Colin Kelly to Miss Start of 2021 Season - Edmonton Elks
Alouettes Mourn the Passing of Michael Soles - Montreal Alouettes

Indoor Football League
Arceneaux Brings Experience to Frisco Huddle - Frisco Fighters
90's Trivia Night at Mac Shack - Iowa Barnstormers
Game Watch Party July 9 - Iowa Barnstormers
Storm Prepare for Rematch against Shock - Sioux Falls Storm

Hockey

American Hockey League
Griffins' "Lids at the Library" Bike Helmet Giveaways Return - Grand Rapids Griffins
Bears Announce Date of 2021-22 Home Opener - Hershey Bears
Capitals Re-Sign Beck Malenstyn - Hershey Bears
Ontario to Host "Kings vs. Kings" on September 26 - Ontario Reign
Springfield Thunderbirds and the Massachusetts State Lottery Team up for Successful Community Outreach Initiatives - Springfield Thunderbirds
Comets Sign Two New Jersey Born Players for Upcoming Season - Utica Comets

ECHL
K-Wings Represented on Third Consecutive Stanley Cup Champion - Kalamazoo Wings

Federal Prospects Hockey League
Hat Tricks Tab Dave MacIsaac as FPHL Head Coach - Danbury Hat Tricks

North American Hockey League
Wings Sign Tender Patrick O'Connell - Aberdeen Wings

Ontario Hockey League
Hockey Canada Recognizes 13 OHL Players Invited to National Summer Under-18 Team Development Camp - OHL
Kitchener Rangers Add Brennan Menard as an Assistant Coach - Kitchener Rangers
Paris Signs with Knights - London Knights
Three Set for Under-18 Camp - North Bay Battalion
Guindon and Brown Invited to Hockey Canada Under-18 Development Camp - Owen Sound Attack
Guindon and Brown Invited to Hockey Canada Under-18 Development Camp - Owen Sound Attack
Alfano and McCoy Invited to Canada's National Men's U18 Development Camp - Peterborough Petes
McConnell-Barker Invited to Canada's National Men's U18 Summer Development Camp - Soo Greyhounds

Premier Hockey Federation
Big Night for Beauts in NWHL Draft - Buffalo Beauts

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
François Legault announces recipient of the 2020-21 Paul-Dumont Trophy - QMJHL

United States Hockey League
Five USHL Alumni Win 2020-21 Stanley Cup Championship with Tampa Bay Lightning - USHL
RoughRider Scores Game Winning Goal in Stanley Cup Final - Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
Lightning Strikes Twice - Green Bay Gamblers
Lincoln Stars Hockey Operations Staff Announced - Lincoln Stars

Western Hockey League
Hockey Canada Names 17 WHL Players to Roster for National Men's Under-18 Team Summer Development Camp - WHL
11 WHL Alumni Win 2021 Stanley Cup Championship with Tampa Bay Lightning - WHL
Danielson off to Hockey Canada's U18 Camp - Brandon Wheat Kings
Brad Lauer Selected for Hockey Canada Under-18 Camp - Edmonton Oil Kings
Dennis Williams to Join Hockey Canada on Staff for U18 Development Camp - Everett Silvertips
Lindgren and Levis Invited to Hockey Canada U-18 Showcase - Kamloops Blazers
Schenn and Foote Claim 2021 Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay - Kelowna Rockets
Hurricanes Player, Coach Named to Under-18 Summer Showcase - Lethbridge Hurricanes
Mateychuk Receives Invite to Hockey Canada Under-18 Summer Camp - Moose Jaw Warriors
Former Winterhawks Scouts Josh Dye & Grant Armstrong Win Second Straight Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay - Portland Winterhawks
Three Cougars Named to Hockey Canada U-18 Team Summer Development Camp - Prince George Cougars
Lisowsky to Attend Hockey Canada's U18 Summer Development Camp - Saskatoon Blades
Mathew Ward Invited to Hockey Canada Summer Development Camp - Swift Current Broncos
Matthew Savoie and Conor Geekie Invited to Hockey Canada Under-18 Summer Development Camp - Winnipeg Ice

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
NLL and TSN Announce Landmark Multi-Year Partnership - NLL
New York Riptide Sign Mack Mitchell to Two-Year Contract - New York Riptide
New York Riptide Sign Dan Lomas to One-Year Contract - New York Riptide
Knighthawks Agree to Terms with Shawn Evans on One-Year Deal for 2021-22 Season - Rochester Knighthawks
NLL and TSN Announce Landmark Multi-Year Partnership for Canada - Toronto Rock

Premier Lacrosse League
Premier Lacrosse League to Host Anishinabe Baagaadowewin in Minneapolis - PLL
HEX Performance Named the Official Laundry Partner of the Premier Lacrosse League - PLL

Other

Major League Rugby
Holden Yungert as NOLA Gold Look to Crack the Playoffs - NOLA Gold
MLR Grassroots: Toronto Arrows, High School - Toronto Arrows

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Match Analysis: Atlético Ottawa 0-1 Pacific FC - Atletico Ottawa

Major League Soccer
Austin FC Falls 0-2 to Los Angeles FC - Austin FC
Miguel Ramírez Looks Forward to Playing the Most Entertaining Soccer in MLS - Charlotte FC
Charlotte FC to Host 'Soccer Saturday Watch Party' at the Suffolk Punch - Charlotte FC
CF Montréal Receives $200,000 in General Allocation Money in Return for Erik Hurtado - Club de Foot Montreal
Takeaways: Galvan, Rapids Showcase Depth against Loons - Colorado Rapids
Columbus Crew Acquires Forward Erik Hurtado in Trade with Club de Foot Montreal - Columbus Crew SC
FC Dallas Falls 3-1 to LA Galaxy - FC Dallas
LA Galaxy Earn 3-1 Win over FC Dallas at Dignity Health Sports Park on Wednesday Night - LA Galaxy
LAFC Announces Two Upcoming Schedule Changes - Los Angeles FC
LAFC Beats Austin F.C. 2-0 for Second-Straight Road Win - Los Angeles FC
MNUFC Ends Its Unbeaten Run in Colorado - Minnesota United FC
Timbers Announce Broadcast, Time Changes for July 21, September 29 Matches against Los Angeles FC - Portland Timbers
Real Salt Lake Vanquishes Vancouver Whitecaps FC 4-0 - Real Salt Lake
CEFCU Movie Night Series Returns to PayPal Park - San Jose Earthquakes
With 2-0 Victory over Houston, Sounders FC Sets MLS Record to Begin Season Unbeaten Through 13 Matches - Seattle Sounders FC
Toronto FC (3) - New England Revolution (2) Post Game Summary - Toronto FC
'Caps fall against RSL at Rio Tinto Stadium - Vancouver Whitecaps FC

National Women's Soccer League
NJ/NY Gotham FC Signs Delanie Sheehan to National Team Replacement Player Contract - NJ/NY Gotham FC
Match Preview: NC Courage Look to Add Fifth Consecutive Win this Saturday against the Washington Spirit - North Carolina Courage
Orlando Pride Welcome Expansion Side Racing Louisville on Friday - Orlando Pride
Orlando Pride Add to Attack with Signing of English Forward Jodie Taylor - Orlando Pride
What to Watch for with Racing at Orlando Pride - Racing Louisville FC

United Soccer League Championship
17 Championship, League One Players to Shine at 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup - USL
Legion FC Trades for All-League Defender Thomas Vancaeyezeele - Birmingham Legion FC
Battery Opening Patriots Point to Full Capacity - Charleston Battery
Rodrigo da Costa Named a Finalist for USL Championship Player of the Month - FC Tulsa
Athletic Seeks to Continue Strong Record against Red Bulls II - Hartford Athletic
Danny Barrera Named a Finalist for USL Championship Player of the Month - Hartford Athletic
Roots Earn Another Draw as Goalkeeper Taylor Bailey Picks up the Clean Sheet - Oakland Roots
Veo Named Official Video Provider for the Orange County Soccer Club - Orange County SC
Preview: Rising's First Meeting with Charlotte - Phoenix Rising FC
Statement on Chivas vs Tigres Match - Rio Grande Valley FC Toros
What to Watch this Weekend Across the USL: Week 12 - Sacramento Republic FC
Republic FC posts second clean sheet of 2021 in 0-0 draw with Bay Area rivals - Sacramento Republic FC
SD Loyal Trades Thomas Vancaeyezeele to Birmingham Legion FC for Undisclosed Cash Considerations - San Diego Loyal
SD Loyal Trades Thomas Vancaeyezeele to Birmingham Legion FC for Undisclosed Cash Considerations - San Diego Loyal
Sporting KC II Set for Saturday Road Test at Atlanta United 2 - Sporting Kansas City II

United Soccer League One
17 Championship, League One Players to Shine at 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup - USL1
Revolution II Game Preview: New England Hosts Toronto FC II - New England Revolution II
Match Preview: North Carolina FC Travel to Face Greenville Triumph SC this Saturday - North Carolina FC

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