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Headlines for August 2, 2019

Baseball

American Association
RedHawks reliever Hope went from nearly quitting baseball to living his dream of playing professionally - Fargo Forum
Resilient RedHawks use 4-run inning to rally past Chicago - Fargo Forum
Newcomer Herrmann shuts down Sioux City - Lincoln Journal Star
Sioux City Explorers stretch win streak to 12 - Sioux City Journal
Fish going to the dogs on Aug. 17 - Winnipeg Free Press
What's the ideal AA playoff format? - Winnipeg Sun

Appalachian League
Kingsport Mets hold off Bluefield Blue Jays in 11 innings - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Stormy weather: Cards rain on Rays, 9-5 at Hunnicutt - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Mattison laments 'bad judgment' after BriBucs miss out on a win - Bristol Herald Courier
Getting the broom - Elizabethton Star
Reds, Bristol Washed Out - Greeneville Sun
Campero's walk-off single lifts Yankees over Braves - Roanoke Times & World News

Atlantic League
Somerset Patriots Post-Game Notes: Game 90 - Bridgewater Courier-News
Patriots Outfielder Flores Signed By Minnesota Twins - Bridgewater Courier-News
Blue Crabs drop heartbreaker at High Point - Southern Maryland Newspapers

California League
Visalia beats Inland Empire 7-5 - Fresno Bee
Rizzo's double leads Modesto to 8-3 win over Stockton - Modesto Bee
Rizzo's double leads Nuts to sweep of Ports - Stockton Record

Canadian American League
Miners sweep away Capitales, run win streak to 6 - New Jersey Herald

Carolina League
Wilmington edges Woodpeckers 3-2 - Fayetteville Observer
Hall dominant, as Keys sweep Pelicans - Frederick News-Post
Mudcats shutout Wood Ducks 7-0 - Kinston Free Press
Two homers from Wakamatsu not enough in Hillcats loss - Lynchburg News & Advance
Salem Red Sox drop doubleheader to Potomac Nationals - Roanoke Times & World News
sox box game 2 - Roanoke Times & World News
Mudcats snap skid by blanking Wood Ducks 7-0 - Wilson Daily Times
Dash outslug Hillcats - Winston-Salem Journal

Eastern League
Phil Gosselin's more aggressive approach is leading to another warranted promotion - Allentown Morning Call
Curve no-hit again - Altoona Mirror
Perfect day for Mitch Longo as Akron RubberDucks rally for win - Canton Repository
Sweeney's homer leads Altoona to 4-2 win over Trenton - Centre Daily Times
SEAWOLVES WATCH: Erie returns home for short series - Erie Times-News
Castro shines as 'Wolves clinch series with Ponies - Erie Times-News
Yard Goats down Senators 8-4 - Hartford Courant
Keller's no-hitter carries Trenton to 2-0 win over Altoona - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Sweeney's homer leads Altoona to 4-2 win over Trenton - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Fisher Cats can't make it a sweep of Akron RubberDucks - Manchester Union Leader
Many arms pitching in for first-place Fightin Phils - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Fightin Phils' playoff, 2020 season tickets on sale - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Eastern League All-Star Week lives on through charity, scholarship initiatives - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Thunder's Brian Keller throws sixth no-hitter in franchise history - Trentonian

Frontier League
PHOTOS: Lake Erie Crushers vs. Evansville Otters, Aug. 1, 2019 - Lorain Morning Journal
Dale Burdick walks off as Crushers defeat Evansville - Lorain Morning Journal
Miners get win over Slammers, Dum signs with Minnesota Twins - The Southern
Wild Things rally for win - Washington Observer-Reporter

International League
IronPigs teaming up with 76ers on special promotional night - Allentown Morning Call
Phillies prospect update: Bryson Stott off to a slow start with Williamsport - Allentown Morning Call
Phil Gosselin's more aggressive approach is leading to another warranted promotion - Allentown Morning Call
Bats stay quiet as Rochester sweeps RailRiders - Citizens Voice
Bats 8, Clippers 5 | Ryan Lavarnway too much for Clippers - Columbus Dispatch
Photos: Photos: Bats 8, Clippers 5 - Columbus Dispatch
Norfolk's Shepherd stymies Gwinnett for first win in 4-0 Tides victory. - Gwinnett Daily Post
Mets 4, PawSox 2: Syracuse bullpen slams door on Pawtucket - Providence Journal
Game report: Rochester 5, RailRiders 3 - Scranton Times-Tribune
Syracuse Mets complete 2-game sweep of Pawtucket - Syracuse Post Standard
Mud Hens lose slugfest to Indianapolis 11-5 - Toledo Blade
Tides hurlers shut out Gwinnett - Virginian Pilot
RailRiders held without an extra-base hit for second straight day vs. Rochester - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader

Midwest League
Cedar Rapids uses late rally to win - Beloit Daily News
Dragons pick up another walk-off win over Hot Rods - Bowling Green Daily News
Ben Zobrist starts spring-like training Friday in South Bend, but Cubs can't wait to be rescued - Chicago Sun Times
Newcomer Franmil Reyes brings big power and Cleveland connections to Indians - Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cincinnati Reds' top pick Nick Lodolo reaches innings limit - Dayton Daily News
Dragons: Dayton defeats Bowling Green in 9th - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps nearly let it get away vs. Loons - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Indians struggle vs. Astros' Cole - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps offense roars to life in win - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Connor Smith making the rounds in Indians' farm system - Midland Daily News
TinCaps outlast Loons 10-9 on Thursday at Dow Diamond - Midland Daily News
Whalen homers, drives in four to help Chiefs to 6-3 victory - Peoria Journal Star
Whalen homers, drive in four to help Chiefs to 6-3 victory - Peoria Journal Star
Holderbach caps Bandits' comeback - Quad City Times
LumberKings turn extra out into win - Quad City Times
As Astros deal, River Bandits enjoy the ride - Quad City Times
Brady Whalen is battling for Midwest League RBI crown - WEEK TV
Captains snap losing streak with win over Lugnuts - Willoughby News-Herald
Mitch Longo 4-for-4 in Akron loss - Willoughby News-Herald

New York-Penn League
Area team helps provide programming for Stadium - Albany Times-Union
ValleyCats swept by Batavia - Albany Times-Union
Lawless foresaw Astros' rise to top - Albany Times-Union
Auburn Doubledays drop series finale to Hudson Valley Renegades - Auburn Citizen
IronBirds get sweep in Ohio, back in Aberdeen tonight - Baltimore Sun
Muckdogs finish sweep at Tri-City - Batavia Daily News
Josiah Viera to be inducted to NYPL Hall of Fame - Centre Daily Times
Spinners can't secure sweep vs. Cyclones - Lowell Sun
Wood's run leads Black Bears to 6-4 win over Staten Island - Morgantown Domininon Post
Josiah Viera to Be Inducted into NYPL Hall of Fame - State College News
Scrappers beaten on Buck Night - Warren Tribune-Chronicle
Simmons homers as Cutters finish winning road trip - Williamsport Sun-Gazette
SPORTS digest - Youngstown Vindicator

Northwest League
AquaSox swept by Hops as losing skid hits 6 - Everett Herald
Cooke finding hitting stroke with AquaSox - Everett Herald
After call-ups, Hops set down Everett - Portland Tribune
Struggling Spokane Indians bats silenced in loss at Eugene - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Welcome to Loserville, home of the Canucks, Lions, Whitecaps, Warriors - Vancouver Sun

Northwoods League
Repay leaving Larks after three seasons - Bismarck Tribune
Northwoods League: Huskies dominate Express 9-1 - Duluth News-Tribune
Area Roundup (8/1): Express fall on road to Duluth - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Area Roundup (8/1): XXX - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Mr. Consistent: Express' Cole Cabrera is on-base king - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Kingfish just miss no-hitter, beat Kokomo Jackrabbits in thriller - Kenosha News
Jackrabbits leave 12 runners on base in loss to Spiders - Kokomo Tribune
Loggers: Late error downs La Crosse - La Crosse Tribune
La Crosse Loggers: Late error downs Loggers - La Crosse Tribune
Honkers rally past MoonDogs - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Newton, Windham put Cats in motion - Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal
Windham shines in final outing, Cats down Bucks - Thunder Bay News Watch
Northwoods League baseball: Thunder Bay quiets Bucks, 4-1 - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Woodchucks fall in late innings while Rafter rally to win - Wausau Daily Herald
Stingers take late-game tumble - West Central Tribune
Woodchucks fall in late innings while Rafter rally to win - Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
John Malcom's eighth-inning single sends Battle Creek Bombers past Madison Mallards - Wisconsin State Journal

Pacific Association
Vallejo Admirals top San Rafael Pacifics in extra innings - Marin Independent Journal
Professional Baseball: Napa Silverados eye playoffs after strong July - Napa Valley Register

Pacific Coast League
Tanielu's homer leads Round Rock to 15-7 win over Fresno - Austin American-Statesman
Tanielu's homer leads Round Rock to 15-7 win over Fresno - Belleville News-Democrat
Oklahoma Scene: Cade Cunningham lists Cowboys in final five - Daily Oklahoman
Iowa native A.J. Puk making a case for first big-league promotion - Des Moines Register
Dog days are a good thing for A's Triple-A team and its four-legged bat boy - East Bay Times
Baby Cakes score early, often to beat Aviators - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Storm Chasers fall to Rainiers on three-run homer in seventh inning - Omaha World-Herald
Watch: Reno Aces miss out on team's first no-hitter due to lost fly ball - Reno Gazette-Journal
Reno Aces' Szczur still battling for bone marrow donations - Reno Gazette-Journal
Salt Lake Bees pound Oklahoma City 14-4 to avoid series sweep - Salt Lake Tribune
Late homers give Tacoma comeback win, series victory over Omaha - Tacoma News Tribune

Pecos League
Wind set for playoffs - Garden City Telegram

Pioneer League
Billings Mustangs game against Idaho Falls postponed due to weather - Billings Gazette
GJ Rockies hurt by 13 walks, dropped foul ball in defeat - Grand Junction Sentinel
Chukars' series opener versus Billings rained out - Idaho Falls Post Register
GJ Rockies fall to Orem - KKCO
Ogden Raptors and Rocky Mountain Vibes postponed by rain Thursday - Ogden Standard-Examiner

South Atlantic League
GreenJackets fall in ninth inning - Augusta Chronicle
Greensboro hands Power 5-2 setback - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Hoppers shut down Power in road victory - Greensboro News and Record
Hoppers shutdown Power in road victory - Greensboro News and Record
Suns' winning streak snapped at seven - Hagerstown Herald-Mail
Peraza hits walk-off single, Charleston beats Hickory 2-1 - Hickory Daily Record

Southern League
Chattanooga Lookouts smack 11 hits over final two innings to shock Montgomery Biscuits - Chattanooga Times & Free Press
Incredible Eight Run Ninth Inning Rally Results In Lookouts Third Consecutive Win - Chattanoogan

Texas League
Lloyd fans season-high 9 in Sod Poodles series opener win over Roughriders - Amarillo Globe-News
Sod Poodles stay hot by beating Frisco, 7-4. - Amarillo Globe-News
Avans' single leads Tulsa to 1-0 win over Northwest Arkansas - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Mariners' prospects key Travs' '19 success - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Travs inch by Cardinals on ninth-inning double - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Hooks adjust to roster changes after flurry of trade deadline moves - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
ROCKHOUNDS REPORT: Calabuig leads Midland past Hooks in 10 - Midland Reporter Telegram
Drillers home report: Parker Curry pitches gem as Drillers slip past Naturals 1-0 - Tulsa World

Basketball

BIG3
BIG3 Basketball League: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Rosters for Aug. 3 Weekend - Bleacher Report

National Basketball League of Canada
London Lightning's turnaround coach leaves for Sudbury - London Free Press

NBA G League
Canton Charge to host local tryout - Canton Repository
Thunder names Grant Gibbs head coach of G League Oklahoma City Blue - Daily Oklahoman
NAZ Suns to host open tryouts Sept. 8 in Prescott Valley - Prescott Daily Courier
Wizards expand Scott Brooks's staff with four new assistant coaches - Washington Post

Women's National Basketball Association
WNBA denied its All-Stars first class plane tickets - Arizona Republic
Short-handed Phoenix Mercury lose to Sun, drop second in row on road - Arizona Republic
Soccer: FC Dallas roster rankings, Week 22 - Dallas Morning News
Other Sports: Photos: Block or charge? Dallas Wings bully the Liberty in 87-64 win at College Park Center - Dallas Morning News
Other Sports: 'Her work ethic is off the charts': How ex-Iowa star Megan Gustafson is seizing her opportunity with the Wings - Dallas Morning News
Other Sports: After missing out on Rookie of the Month, Arike Ogunbowale continues 'growingon the fly' in Wings' win vs. Liberty - Dallas Morning News
Connecticut Sun stretch winning streak to six thanks to clutch buckets from Courtney Williams - Hartford Courant
Las Vegas praised for hosting WNBA All-Star weekend - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Aces falter late in road loss to Los Angeles Sparks - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sparks' defense clamps down to deliver big win over Aces - Los Angeles Daily News
Candace Parker comes back and helps power Sparks over the Aces - Los Angeles Times
Sun win sixth straight with 68-62 win over Mercury - New London Day
WNBA: Connecticut Sun top Mercury, 68-62 - Norwich Bulletin
Wizards expand Scott Brooks's staff with four new assistant coaches - Washington Post

Football

Arena Football League
Two Empire players selected as Arena Football League's top linemen - Albany Times-Union
Empire wary despite huge lead heading into playoff series finale - Albany Times-Union
Four Blackjacks earn All-Arena second team - Press of Atlantic City
Empire closing in on ArenaBowl bid - Schenectady Daily Gazette

Canadian Football League
Dickenson urges patience with Stampeders receiver Kamar Jorden - Calgary Sun
STAMPS NOTES: Newcomers a good fit in Stamps' defensive backfield - Calgary Sun
Richard Sindani stepping into bigger role with Calgary Stampeders - Calgary Sun
Winnipeg Blue Bombers blow big lead, fall to lowly Argos - CJOB
Ticats find out Fajardo is the real deal - Hamilton Spectator
Rough ride for Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 24-19 loss to Saskatchewan - Hamilton Spectator
Rough ride for Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 24-19 loss to Saskatchewan - Hamilton Spectator
GAMEDAY: Redblacks at Alouettes - Montreal Gazette
'I still feel like I need to show guys more,' Als QB Vernon Adams says - Montreal Gazette
Vanstone: Riders are savouring the corn dog days of summer - National Post
Roughriders defeat Hamilton Tiger-Cats: In Photos - National Post
Riders edge Tiger-Cats 24-19 - National Post
Boxscore - Hamilton v Saskatchewan - National Post
It's the School of Hard Knox for Ottawa Redblacks linebacker - Ottawa Citizen
Maybe the mojo is coming back for the Ottawa Redblacks - Ottawa Citizen
Former Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Zach Collaros moving forward with Toronto Argonauts - Regina Leader-Post
Bethel-Thompson slings three TDs to lead Argos over the Blue Bombers, ending six-game slide with an upset - Toronto Globe and Mail
Argonauts storm back for first win of the season over Bombers - Toronto Star
Argonauts' new QB Zach Collaros has no timetable for his return - Toronto Star
Harris runs wild, but shoulders blame: Blue Bombers running back has dominant showing - Toronto Sun
Blue Bombers blow 20-point lead against winless Argonauts - Toronto Sun
Argonauts shock Blue Bombers for first win of season - Toronto Sun
QB Collaros itching to get back in action in his second go-round in Double Blue - Toronto Sun
Welcome to Loserville, home of the Canucks, Lions, Whitecaps, Warriors - Vancouver Sun
Argonauts rally for 28-27 comeback win over Blue Bombers, ending six-game slide - Winnipeg Free Press
Major collapse - Winnipeg Free Press
Cody Fajardo runs in winning TD, Roughriders beat Tiger-Cats 24-19 - Winnipeg Free Press
Nichols determined to get season back on track - Winnipeg Free Press
Andrew Harris shines in Blue Bombers disappointing 28-27 loss to Argonauts - Winnipeg Free Press
Argonauts rally for 28-27 comeback win over Blue Bombers, ending six-game slide - Winnipeg Free Press
Argonauts winless no more after defeating Bombers 28-27 in hair-raising finish - Winnipeg Free Press
Harris runs wild, but shoulders blame: Blue Bombers running back has dominant showing - Winnipeg Sun
Rose and Sayles blossoming for Blue Bombers - Winnipeg Sun

National Arena League
Stolen belongings coupled with penalties leave Carolina Cobras feeling robbed - Greensboro News and Record
Carolina Cobras to host Massachusetts in National Arena League playoff game - Greensboro News and Record

Hockey

American Hockey League
Wade Megan, Griffins' 3rd-leading goal scorer last season, retires at 29 - Grand Rapids Press

ECHL
Thunder re-sign Sdao for 2019-2020 - Glens Falls Post-Star
Steelheads hire former player Scott Burt as assistant coach - Idaho Press-Tribune

Federal Prospects Hockey League
Jerome Bechard hired as associate coach for Columbus River Dragons - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

North American Hockey League
Tournament in memory of Solan Peterson to raise funds for youth hockey in Shreveport-Bossier - Bossier Press-Tribune
Area Roundup (8/1): Express fall on road to Duluth - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Area Roundup (8/1): XXX - Eau Claire Leader Telegram

Ontario Hockey League
Photo: Hockey season just around the corner - Sudbury Star
Big Zack is back: Stortini joins the Sudbury Wolves as an assistant coach - Sudbury Star

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Cape Breton Screaming Eagles announce training camp roster and schedule - Cape Breton Post
Former Screaming Eagle rugged defenceman heads to Delaware - Cape Breton Post
Former Screaming Eagle players sign contracts for upcoming season - Cape Breton Post
Collingwood joins Screaming Eagles organization - Cape Breton Post

Western Hockey League
Chinese trio hones game at Rivers hockey school - Brandon Sun
Winnipeg Ice continue to add local talent to their roster - CJOB
Cougars tap Sprague as WHL scout - Prince George Citizen
Welcome to Loserville, home of the Canucks, Lions, Whitecaps, Warriors - Vancouver Sun

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
Welcome to Loserville, home of the Canucks, Lions, Whitecaps, Warriors - Vancouver Sun

Other

World TeamTennis
Philadelphia Freedoms, Taylor Townsend gearing up for another postseason run - Philly.com

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Major collapse - Winnipeg Free Press

Major League Soccer
Barco, Martinez could feature in Atlanta United 11 - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United's de Boer: Top clubs don't air complaints - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Villalba officially back for Atlanta United - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Your crack at predicting Atlanta United's formation and starters - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Revolution's keys to victory against LAFC - Boston Globe
MLS team cancels fireworks display because of plague-infested fleas in prairie dog colonies - Chicago Daily Herald
FC Cincinnati continues to lay foundation against Vancouver Whitecaps - Cincinnati Enquirer
Welcome to the first Touchline newsletter, soccer fans - Cincinnati Enquirer
Soccer: FC Dallas roster rankings, Week 22 - Dallas Morning News
Soccer: With playoffs on the horizon, FC Dallas' scoring woes present 'an opportunity to improve' - Dallas Morning News
Soccer: 3rd Degree the Podcast #31 - impact of Gruezo's departure & what to pay Pomykal - Dallas Morning News
Soccer: The Original MLS Power Rankings for the week of July 30, 2019 - Dallas Morning News
Former Rapids coach Anthony Hudson opens up about firing, future - Denver Post
Shaffelburg on soccer fast track with Toronto FC - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Plague outbreak forces Colorado Rapids to cancel fireworks - Kansas City Star
Galaxy facing mighty challenge vs. defending MLS champs - Los Angeles Daily News
Zlatan Ibrahimovic won't play for Galaxy vs. Atlanta United - Los Angeles Times
Ignacio Piatti's return helps bolster Impact's lineup for stretch run - Montreal Gazette
Orlando City hopes new DP Mauricio Pereyra brings edge to Lions' attack - Orlando Sentinel
MLS All-Stars ponder adjustments to All-Star Game format - Orlando Sentinel
Merritt Paulson, players volunteer at Tryon Creek State Natural Area as part of Stand Together Week - Portland Oregonian
Merritt Paulson: Portland Timbers unlikely to make new signing during transfer window - Portland Oregonian
Real Salt Lake still solidifying its team identity two-thirds into season - Salt Lake Tribune
Sounders defender Roman Torres suspended 10 games for violating MLS substance abuse policy - Seattle Times
Impact look to follow up triumph over Philadelphia on the road in Colorado - Toronto Globe and Mail
Toronto FC's teen winger Jacob Shaffelburg quickly making a name for himself - Toronto Globe and Mail
After snapping losing skid, Whitecaps hope to continue turnaround in Cincinnati - Toronto Globe and Mail
'There's points up for grabs': Whitecaps take renewed confidence to Cincinnati - Toronto Star
Welcome to Loserville, home of the Canucks, Lions, Whitecaps, Warriors - Vancouver Sun
Ola Kamara, D.C. United close to transfer deal and contract - Washington Post
Business owners in West End's Brighton Arts District hopes FC Cincy stadium prompts growth - WCPO

National Women's Soccer League
Merritt Paulson, players volunteer at Tryon Creek State Natural Area as part of Stand Together Week - Portland Oregonian
Nike extends deal with National Women's Soccer League - Portland Oregonian
Utah Royals FC searching for balance between creating more chances, locking teams down on defense - Salt Lake Tribune

United Soccer League Championship
How does Birmingham Legion FC benefit from 'loaner' players? - AL.com
Villalba officially back for Atlanta United - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Evan Ream: The Doldrums - Davis Enterprise
NM United fan group makes massive banners for home games - KRQE
Fury looking for goals with Barry - Ottawa Sun
Sounders defender Roman Torres suspended 10 games for violating MLS substance abuse policy - Seattle Times

United Soccer League One
Soccer: FC Dallas roster rankings, Week 22 - Dallas Morning News
Lansing Ignite defeats Chattanooga Red Wolves, 2-0: 3 observations - Lansing State Journal

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