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Headlines for July 1, 2021
Baseball

3rd-inning surge powers Winnipeg past RedHawks - Fargo Forum
Owners of Oconomowoc baseball stadium celebrate groundbreaking - Lake Country Now
Dog Dish: Cleburne jumps on Saltdogs early to hand Lincoln latest loss - Lincoln Journal Star
Sioux City Explorers' cold streak continues in loss to Houston Apollos - Sioux City Journal
SPORTS BRIEFS: Explorers game forfeited due to Cleburne bus issues - Sioux City Journal
WATCH NOW: Explorers vs Apollos - Sioux City Journal
PHOTOS: Explorers vs Apollos baseball - Sioux City Journal
RailCats box score - Times of Northwest Indiana

APPALACHIAN LEAGUE: Malfunction; DeLisi has rare rough outing, but State Liners rally past Otterbots, 8-4 - Bristol Herald Courier
River Riders skim past Doughboys - Elizabethton Star
Flyboys Fall To River Turtles - Greeneville Sun
Another slow start dooms Doughboys against River Riders - Johnson City Press
Kingsport bats quiet in 4-2 loss to Princeton - Kingsport Times-News

York holds off Rockers, 8-7 - High Point Enterpise
York Revolution to allow 100% capacity for rest of season - York Dispatch

FredNats focus: For a handful of MLB hopefuls, it's in the blood - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Minor league baseball: FredNats' comeback falls short in 9th - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Cannon Ballers Chronicles: A big-league mentality has gotten OF Krogman where he is today - Kannapolis Independent Tribune
Shorebirds sweep Hillcats in doubleheader - Lynchburg News & Advance
Sox ride homers to win over FredNats - Roanoke Times & World News
Area Sports Briefs: Honeycutt gets CCC honor - Salisbury Post

Franmil Reyes homers for RubberDucks in 2-0 win over Baysox - Akron Beacon Journal
Roberto Perez leaves rehab game but avoids serious injury - Canton Repository
Franmil Reyes homers for RubberDucks in 2-0 win over Baysox - Canton Repository
SeaWolves' Torkelson, Greene picked for Futures Game, help Erie win - Erie Times-News
Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson discuss Futures Game - Erie Times-News
Harbor Creek graduate Isaac Mattson promoted to the Baltimore Orioles - Erie Times-News
Fisher Cats' Martin going to Futures Games - Manchester Union Leader
Fightin Phils Replay: Erie 3, Reading 2 - Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Tortugas top Flying Tigers as Case Williams posts season-best numbers - Daytona Beach News-Journal
Jason Raynor, wounded Daytona officer, to be honored over Tortugas homestand - Daytona Beach News-Journal

ValleyCats add three home games because of Canadian border restrictions - Albany Times-Union
16 baseball promotions, giveaways at Cleveland-area ballparks to check out in July - Cleveland Plain Dealer
Crushers game PPD; Doubleheader set for July 1 - Lorain Morning Journal
Sixth inning sinks Wild Things - Washington Observer-Reporter

Two Acuna brothers in the majors? Luisangel out to make a name for himself - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Pache, Bryse Wilson lead Gwinnett Stripers to win - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Max Fried comes off injured list, Sean Newcomb sent to Gwinnett - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Collins '21 RailRiders forging historic look - Citizens Voice
RailRiders, WooSox to pick up suspended game Thursday - Citizens Voice
Give it your best swing: RailRiders to host home run derby for fans - Citizens Voice
Alex Call hits two homers, but Columbus Clippers lose to Toledo Mud Hens - Columbus Dispatch
Cristian Pache's game-winning hit in ninth inning helps Stripers stop skid - Gwinnett Daily Post
Twins prospect is Lin-Manuel Miranda's cousin, has smash debut for Saints - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Rooker, Contreras homer in Saints' victory - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Charlotte takes advantage of wild pitches to rally past Tides again - Newport News Daily Press
RailRiders, WooSox to pick up suspended game Thursday - Scranton Times-Tribune
New Saint and old Saint Drew Stankiewicz makes good in St. Paul return - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Saints Josh Winder named to Futures team - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Playoffs return to minor league baseball levels - Toledo Blade
Weekend events: Hensville hosts concerts after Mud Hens play Friday through Sunday - Toledo Blade
Mud Hens extend winning steak to 3 with 5-2 win over Columbus - Toledo Blade
Warmoth, Smith homer as Bisons hold off Iron Pigs for 12th win in last 14 games - Trentonian
MLB welcomes Buffalo's "Team Hutch" to Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities program - WGRZ
RailRiders game in Worcester suspended by rain while trailing 2-0 in third inning - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Worcester Red Sox outfielder Franchy Cordero fungoes first base - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Stripers slip past Bulls 2-1 - WRAL

State Colleges Karstetter, Mellott enjoying time as Spikes - Centre Daily Times
State College Spikes lose big to Mahoning Valley Scrappers 10-2 - Centre Daily Times
Local Roundup: Thurmont stays alive in District 2 9-11 - Frederick News-Post
Crosscutters tie Trenton, 6-6, on the road - Williamsport Sun-Gazette

16 baseball promotions, giveaways at Cleveland-area ballparks to check out in July - Cleveland Plain Dealer
Five-run sixth leads Lansing past Dayton - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps lose for just third time in nine games; Contreras likes direction - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Loons' big day on bases costly in blowout loss - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps fall to Great Lakes, 8-1, after rain delay - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Pregame: TinCaps (23-25) vs. Great Lakes (25-24) - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Loons nearly toss shutout, beat TinCaps 8-1 - Midland Daily News
Jordan Walker, Cardinals prospect, living pro baseball dream in Peoria - Peoria Journal Star
PHOTOS: Cardinals first round draft pick Jordan Walker makes Chiefs debut - Peoria Journal Star
Six-run seventh lifts Bandits to win - Quad City Times
The South Bend Cubs saw another game postponed - South Bend Tribune
Perez leaves game with bruised hand - Willoughby News-Herald
Captains-South Bend game postponed due to power outage - Willoughby News-Herald

AquaSox edge Canadians for 6th straight win - Everett Herald
Diamond Beat: Mariners win in 10; Hops lose Wednesday - Portland Tribune
Carlos Herrera eighth-inning homer proves difference, Spokane Indians fall to Tri-City - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Spokane Indians notebook: Infielder Michael Toglia selected for MLB Futures Game - Spokane Spokesman-Review

Baseball: Brooks, Huskies chop down Loggers in Northwoods League action - Duluth News-Tribune
Jackrabbits vs Kingfish Wednesday - Kokomo Tribune
Jackrabbits fall to Kenosha in 14 innings - Kokomo Tribune
Honkers' Brant Alazaus dazzles with 10 strikeouts in complete-game shutout - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Bucks blanked in Rochester - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Willmar Stingers: Dirksen comes up huge for Stingers - West Central Tribune
Mallards beat Booyah in slugfest - Wisconsin State Journal

Isotopes begin six-game home series Thursday vs. El Paso - Albuquerque Journal
Round Rock Express: Club welcomes Sugar Land in battle for division - Austin American-Statesman

Cowboys play six in weekend series - Alpine Avalanche

Great Falls Voyagers outlast Billings Mustangs in series opener at Dehler Park - Billings Gazette
More than a game: Baseball is life for well-traveled Billings Mustangs catcher David Noworyta - Billings Gazette
Photos: Billings Mustangs host Great Falls Voyagers at Dehler Park - Billings Gazette
GJ Rockies rout Vibes - Grand Junction Sentinel
Chukars edge Raptors in knockout round for 12th straight win - Idaho Falls Post Register
Missoula PaddleHeads use two home runs from Nevarez in grounding Boise Hawks - Missoulian
In first-ever Knock Out derby, Ogden Raptors lose 8-7 to Idaho Falls - Ogden Standard-Examiner
Ogden Raptors on track for success as independent club; more in store for fans, team president says - Ogden Standard-Examiner

IronBirds split doubleheader with Brooklyn in pair of one-run games - Baltimore Sun
Hot Rods slide past Greensboro - Bowling Green Daily News
SLIDE SHOW: Hot Rods 3, Grasshoppers 2 - Bowling Green Daily News
Cyclones send pair to All-Star Weekend - Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Rome Braves take first two games in Wilmington - Rome News-Tribune
Major relief proposed for Minor League Baseball after missed 2020 season - Winston-Salem Journal

Lookouts Win First Two At Birmingham; Take Lead In Southern League Standings - Chattanoogan
Blue Wahoos baseball: Max Meyer chosen to play in MLB Futures All-Star Game - Pensacola News Journal
Blue Wahoos welcome Fourth of July baseball for first time in 8 years - Pensacola News Journal

Basabe homer breaks up Wichita no-hitter in 8-1 loss - Amarillo Globe-News
Sod Poodles' Thomas selected for MLB All-Star Futures Game - Amarillo Globe-News
Hooks Baseball: Scores and highlights from San Antonio Missions series - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
ROCKHOUNDS REPORT: Midland snaps Frisco's 11-game win streak - Midland Reporter Telegram
Sports briefs - Newton Kansan
Naturals named to Futures Game roster - Northwest Arkansas Times
Naturals named to Futures Game roster - Northwest Arkansas Times
Naturals named to Futures Game roster - Springdale Morning News
Drillers update: Tulsa's Michael Busch, Andre Jackson selected for Futures Game - Tulsa World
Travelers strike early, shut out Drillers - Tulsa World
Basketball

River Lions no match for well-balanced Bandits scoring attack - Niagara Falls Review

VIDEO: LIMITLESS by Kumho Tire: Duane Washington Jr. - YouTube

Mercury's Brianna Turner on national anthem policy - Arizona Republic
Mercury coach Sandy Brondello on Bally's partnership - Arizona Republic
Minnesota Lynx dominate boards for win over Phoenix Mercury - Arizona Republic
Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury game photos - Arizona Republic
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner on loss - Arizona Republic
Dreams Courtney Williams named WNBA All-Star - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Candace Parker headlines the WNBA All-Star team that will face Team USA - Baltimore Sun
Chicago Sky beat Dallas Wings for 8th win in 9 games - Chicago Daily Southtown
Chicago sports in June: The 40 best photos of the month from the Chicago Tribune - Chicago Tribune
Parker leads WNBA All-Star team that will face US Olympians - Connecticut Post
Jonquel Jones, Connecticut's 'humble superstar,' makes big return in first game back for Sun - Connecticut Post
Connecticut Sun trio of DeWanna Bonner, Brionna Jones and Jonquel Jones named to WNBA All-Star team - Connecticut Post
Three Connecticut Sun players named WNBA All-Stars, including Brionna Jones for the first time - Hartford Courant
Aces pound Los Angeles Sparks as LeBron James watches - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sparks no match for high scoring Las Vegas Aces - Los Angeles Daily News
The Sports Report: Clippers in familiar playoff territory - Los Angeles Times
Depleted Sparks can't keep pace with Las Vegas Aces in loss - Los Angeles Times
Clarendon's contract termination by Lynx a formality, new deal is planned - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Taylor's sale of Wolves ownership stake to Lore, A-Rod can continue - Minneapolis Star Tribune
McBride's shooting turns tide, boosts Lynx past Mercury and over .500 - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Lynx turn tide in victory over Mercury - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Lawyers argue whether Taylor is actually selling the Timberwolves and Lynx - Minneapolis Star Tribune
'Mother of Dragons' Jonquel Jones is back with Sun - New London Day
What will determine if Liberty are legit contenders - New York Post
Sun trio named WNBA All-Stars - Norwich Bulletin
Now over .500, Lynxs 0-4 start is ancient history - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Lynx dominate the glass to top Phoenix for third straight victory - St. Paul Pioneer Press
WNBA All-Star Game rosters unveiled for All-Stars vs. Team USA format - Washington Times
VIDEO: Brionna Jones Erupts for a Career-High 34 Points in Sun Win (July 1, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: CONNECTICUT SUN vs. INDIANA FEVER: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: July 1, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Western Conference Player of the Month: A'ja Wilson - YouTube
VIDEO: Eastern Conference Player of the Month (June): Tina Charles - YouTube
VIDEO: Rookie of the Month (June): Michaela Onyenwere - YouTube
VIDEO: Top Plays of Night: June 30, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: LAS VEGAS ACES vs. LOS ANGELES SPARKS: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 30, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Jackie Young Fills the Box Score in Big Aces Win (June 30, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: MINNESOTA LYNX vs. PHOENIX MERCURY: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 30, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Kayla McBride Drops Season-High 26 Points in Lynx Win (June 30th, 2021) - YouTube
Football

Vanstone: CFL needs a fresh start from several perspectives - Regina Leader-Post
Family rules for Brandon LaBatte - Regina Leader-Post
Vaccine proof for events 'complex,' Sask. privacy commissioner says - Regina Leader-Post
Rob Vanstone: It's time to sell, sell, sell, sell, sell the CFL - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Brendon LaBatte puts family ahead of CFL's COVID-19 restrictions - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
B.C. Lions training camp: Leos get ready for heat and hits in Kamloops - Vancouver Province
Blue Bombers sign former NFL receiver Cam Meredith - Winnipeg Sun
ALDRICH: Vaccine task force should be commended for their efforts - Winnipeg Sun

VIDEO: NAZ Wranglers at Duke City Gladiators - YouTube
VIDEO: Arizona Rattlers at Tucson Sugar Skulls - YouTube

Preview: Jacksonville Sharks at Orlando Predators, July 2 - Florida Times-Union
Hockey

AHL Board of Governors approves Blackhawks' purchase of IceHogs - WREX

Fort Wayne tops Stingrays to take control in ECHL Kelly Cup finals - Charleston Post and Courier
K's 1 victory from Cup, pledge not to take Stingrays lightly - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Szyd's scoring, Fergie's saves take K's close to Cup - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Komets on verge of 1st ECHL title after win - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Wednesday Gallery: Komets vs. South Carolina Stingrays - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
K's 1 victory from Cup; beat Stingrays 6-4 - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Harry Mahood returns to Amarillo hockey as Wranglers' new coach, GM - Amarillo Globe-News
Coaching shakeup for Magicians brings a familiar face back to Richfield - Richfield Sun Current
VIDEO: Today in the NA - 7/1/21 - YouTube

Jamie Tardif staying behind the bench in Sault Ste. Marie - Niagara Falls Review
Greyhounds add 'high-end '04's' in Import Draft - Soo Today

Cape Breton Eagle Larose signs letter of intent to join UNB Reds program - Cape Breton Post
Cape Breton Eagles select Slovakian defenceman in CHL import draft - Cape Breton Post
CRACKS OF DON: Jonathan Toews' return could make the Blackhawks a dark-horse contender - Ottawa Citizen
VIDEO: Entrevue Post-Repêchage :Mathieu Cataford - YouTube
VIDEO: Entrevue Post-Repêchage : Jordan Tourigny - YouTube
VIDEO: Entrevue Post-Repêchage : Vincent Collard - YouTube
VIDEO: Post-Draft Interview : Nathan Baril - YouTube
VIDEO: Post-Draft Interview : Loic Goyette - YouTube
VIDEO: Post-Draft Interview : Mathieu Cataford - YouTube
VIDEO: Entrevue Post-Repêchage : Maël St-Denis - YouTube
VIDEO: Post-Draft Interview : Jordan Tourigny - YouTube
VIDEO: Post-Draft Interview : Justin Gendron - YouTube
VIDEO: Entrevue Post-Repêchage : Émile Perron - YouTube
VIDEO: Post-Draft Interview : Justin Boisselle - YouTube
VIDEO: Entrevue Post-Repêchage : Justin Gendron - YouTube
VIDEO: Entrevue Post-Repêchage : Justin Boisselle - YouTube
VIDEO: Post-Draft Interview : Matteo Rotondi - YouTube
VIDEO: Entrevue Post-Repêchage : Ethan Guathier - YouTube

USHL: Big-league commitment - Telegraph Herald

Blazers go to Russia for 2021 CHL Import Draft - CFJC
Blazers President and COO Don Moores dies at age 65 - CFJC
Silvertips nab Finnish winger 2nd overall in CHL import draft - Everett Herald
Kamloops Blazers draft Russian forward in CHL Import Draft - Kamloops This Week
Kelowna Rockets coach inks new deal - Kelowna Capital News
Scoresheet: Full capacity for stadiums; Winterhawks draft defenseman - Portland Tribune
Cougars draft Swiss setup man Liekit Reichle in import draft - Prince George Citizen
Regina Pats pick Kemell, Suzdalev in CHL import draft - Regina Leader-Post
Saskatoon Blades take Belarus forward Yegor Sidorov in 2021 CHL Import Draft - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Spokane Chiefs select defenseman, center in CHL import draft - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Ice draft European talent - Winnipeg Free Press
Other

VIDEO: MLR Kickoff Podcast: Hanco Germishuys - YouTube
Soccer

Cavalry FC cruises to bubble's second win over Atletico Ottawa - Calgary Sun
Valour FC no one-hit wonders - Winnipeg Free Press
Jean-Baptiste, Sirois lead Valour over Wanderers - Winnipeg Free Press
Gale not going overboard with celebration after Valour FC improves to 2-0 - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: FC Edmonton vs. Forge FC (July 1st, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: York United FC vs. Pacific FC (July 1st, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Atlético Ottawa, FC Edmonton Reflect on Land Blessing & Acknowledgment - YouTube
VIDEO: William Akio Scores His First Professional Goal - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Atlético Ottawa vs. Cavalry FC (June 30th, 2021) - YouTube

United's Bello, Guzan, Robinson called up to USMNT CONC... - Access North Georgia
Atlanta Uniteds Barco headed to Olympics - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Three Atlanta United players called up to U.S. for Gold Cup - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Austin FC: Live updates from MLS match against Portland Timbers - Austin American-Statesman
Two Revolution players called up to national teams for Gold Cup - Boston Globe
Keeper Matt Turner and forward Tajon Buchanan will compete in the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup. - Boston Herald
Chicago sports in June: The 40 best photos of the month from the Chicago Tribune - Chicago Tribune
FC Cincinnati announces 2021 promotional giveaway schedule - Cincinnati Enquirer
Columbus Crew: Zardes called up to USMNT for Gold Cup - Columbus Dispatch
Photos: Crew practice with fans at new stadium - Columbus Dispatch
Parking at Columbus Crew stadium: Limited at Lower.com Field - Columbus Dispatch
Arena District bar, restaurants: A guide for Crew fans - Columbus Dispatch
Columbus Crew's new stadium opening marks a new beacon for city - Columbus Dispatch
Columbus Crew fans remember historic stadium, look forward to new one - Columbus Dispatch
Luchi Gonzalez keeps evolving tactics after not pretty style produces beautiful result for FC Dallas - Dallas Morning News
Sporting KC Gianluca Busio called up to USMNT for Gold Cup - Kansas City Star
SportsBeat KC: Gold Cup roster will include Gianluca Busio - Kansas City Star
Galaxy's Sebastian Lletget named to U.S. team for CONCACAF Gold Cup - Los Angeles Times
Minnesota United confirms Franco Fragapane is subject of MLS investigation involving alleged slur - Minneapolis Star Tribune
CF Montral receives clearance to return to Canada at least for training - Montreal Gazette
Nashville SC's Walker Zimmerman joins the U.S. Team for Gold Cup - Nashville Tennessean
Nashville soccer fans prepare for Mexico soccer before 2026 World Cup - Nashville Tennessean
Orlando City star Daryl Dike named to USMNT Gold Cup roster - Orlando Sentinel
Orlando City welcomes back injured players as international break continues - Orlando Sentinel
Scoresheet: Full capacity for stadiums; Winterhawks draft defenseman - Portland Tribune
USMNT: SJ Earthquakes star called up for CONCACAF Gold Cup - San Jose Mercury News
Loons Jacori Hayes has plenty of reasons to smile with family visiting - St. Paul Pioneer Press
For Gold Cup, Gregg Berhalter turns to secondary USMNT roster - Washington Post
Crew forward Gyasi Zardes makes United States mens team for Gold Cup - WCMH
Crew hold first practice at Lower.com Field ahead of July 3 opener - WCMH
VIDEO: Verde Verde Q2 Stadium Chanted out Their First Home Goal - YouTube
VIDEO: Which MLS Club Will Set off FIREWORKS this Weekend?: Group Chat Pres. by AT&T 5G - YouTube
VIDEO: USMNT Gold Cup Roster Reaction: Who Got Snubbed? Who Should be in the Starting XI? - YouTube
VIDEO: Austin FC Is Set for a Big Summer with New Striker and More Possible Signings on the Way - YouTube
VIDEO: THE HOUSE THE CREW BUILT FPV Drone Tour of Columbus' New Stadium - YouTube

Womens soccer: Former Andrew star Megan Nemec finds success again with Chicago Red Stars Reserves - Chicago Daily Southtown
NWSL: 15-year-old soccer phenom could debut vs. Racing Louisville FC - Louisville Courier-Journal
USWNT star Alex Morgan criticizes Olympic rules barring parents from bringing children to Tokyo - Orlando Sentinel
Scoresheet: Full capacity for stadiums; Winterhawks draft defenseman - Portland Tribune
Olivia Moultrie signs with Thorns - Portland Tribune
Wednesday Sports in Brief - San Diego Union-Tribune
15-year-old phenom Moultrie signs with Portland Thorns - San Diego Union-Tribune

United puts together another pointless effort on the road - Albuquerque Journal
Rodriguez, Egbo offer Rising new look ahead of LA Galaxy II match - Arizona Republic
Colorado Springs Switchbacks' Hadji Barry on way to setting several records this season - Colorado Springs Gazette
El Paso sports briefs: Coronado grad Ivan Melendez receives CWS honor - El Paso Times
United gives up 3 unanswered goals in loss to Real Monarchs - KOBTV
Loudoun United earns first home win of 2021 season - Loudoun Times-Mirror
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #COSvOC: 7-1-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: USL Championship Goal of the Week Winner Presented by Select: Week 10 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #SLCvNM: 6-30-2021 - YouTube

Could Chattanooga FC's path to pros inspire other soccer-loving locales? - Chattanooga Times & Free Press
Forward Madison FC ends six-game winless streak - Wisconsin State Journal
VIDEO: USL League One Goal of the Week Winner Presented by Select: Week 12 - YouTube
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