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Headlines for June 3, 2021
Baseball
American AssociationRuns early and late send RedHawks to defeat against Gary Southshore - Fargo Forum
Dog Dish: Saltdogs walk away with first-ever win over Kane County - Lincoln Journal Star
Canaries return for seven-game homestand in second place - Sioux Falls Argus Leader
Appalachian LeagueAppalachian Spring: Ridge Runners open on road, WhistlePigs at home - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE: Catawba Valleys Blackwelder brings big wood bat to State Liners - Bristol Herald Courier
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE: Play ball!!! Bristol State Liners makes debut tonight in Johnson City against Doughboys in new-look Appalachian League - Bristol Herald Courier
Burlington Sock Puppets: Former MLB star Jack McDowell leads new team - Burlington Times-News
Flyboys Set To Open Inaugural Season - Greeneville Sun
Watch: Ready or not, Doughboys to get new Appy League started - Johnson City Press
Watch Now: Kingsport Axmen ready to face Bluefield in season opener - Kingsport Times-News
Atlantic LeaguePower gamer: Sikula sharp in Power's 4-1 win over Long Island Ducks - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Morrison homers twice; Rockers roll - High Point Enterpise
California LeagueBrogna sees young Ports players begin to mature - Stockton Record
Carolina LeagueRed Sox outlast Hillcats in 11 innings - Lynchburg News & Advance
Sox defeat Hillcats in 11 - Roanoke Times & World News
Mariners prospects help Dominicans advance in OLY qualifying - Roanoke Times & World News
Eastern LeagueRhett Wisemans grand slam helps Harrisburg Senators snap skid - ABC 27
Six-game series allows RubberDucks starter Alex Royalty a second chance - Akron Beacon Journal
Cruz crushes Squirrels with four-hit day - Altoona Mirror
Yankees' Zack Britton continues rehab assignment with Somerset - Bridgewater Courier-News
Six-game series allows RubberDucks starter Alex Royalty a second chance - Canton Repository
Cruz lifts Curve past Flying Squirrels - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Contreras, Curve beat Flying Squirrels - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Fightin Phils Replay: Somerset 5, Reading 4 - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
MLB-modified scheduling formula saves tread on tires of Flying Squirrels - Richmond Times-Dispatch
PHOTOS: Altoona 9, Squirrels 5 - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Florida State LeagueClearwater Threshers beat Daytona Tortugas in extras to take series opener - Daytona Beach News-Journal
Smith's 2-run homer lifts Tampa over Lakeland - Lakeland Ledger
Frontier LeagueMiners Drop Home Opener In Home Run Derby - Marion Daily Republican
Miners fall to Equipe Quebec 6-5 after home run derby - The Southern
Florence sweeps twinbill from Wild Things - Washington Observer-Reporter
Wild Things Florence - Washington Observer-Reporter
International LeagueIronPigs hammered by Scranton/Wilkes-Barre - Allentown Morning Call
Erik Brady: Mark Twain would have had much to say about Buffalo losing its Thunder - Buffalo News
Milone, homers spark RailRiders' rout - Citizens Voice
Columbus Crew to open new downtown stadium at full capacity - Columbus Dispatch
Memphis Redbirds offer free hot dogs at Friday home games - Desoto Times
Hot start propels Stripers past Jumbo Shrimp - Gwinnett Daily Post
Aristides Aquino joins Louisville Bats on rehab assignment - Louisville Courier-Journal
Cincinnati Reds star Joey Votto makes Louisville Bats appearance - Louisville Courier-Journal
Louisville ends Saints' seven-game winning streak - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Garver has surgery after foul ball injures groin; Jeffers called up - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Omaha Storm Chasers' nine-game winning streak breaks with loss to Iowa Cubs - Omaha World-Herald
Milone, homers spark RailRiders' rout - Scranton Times-Tribune
Thompsons HR lifts Syracuse Met to 6-4 win over Buffalo - Syracuse Post Standard
Rodriguez grand slam lifts Mud Hens to victory - Toledo Blade
Former Mets first-rounder Anthony Kay labors in rehab start as Bisons fall to Syracuse - Trentonian
Former Mets first-rounder Anthony Kay labors in rehab start with Bisons - Trentonian
50 things you must do while living in Hampton Roads - Virginian Pilot
Durham dominates Tides in series second game - Virginian Pilot
RailRiders bounce back from series-opening loss to hammer Lehigh Valley 10-2 - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Boston Red Sox, Blake Swihart, Worcester Red Sox, Rochester Red Wings - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
5 things to know from the WooSox' 18-5 loss to Rochester on Wednesday night - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Bulls sink Tides 11-2 - WRAL
Major League Baseball Draft LeagueKeys off to worst start in team history - Frederick News-Post
Former Mets first-rounder Anthony Kay labors in rehab start as Bisons fall to Syracuse - Trentonian
Scrappers win big, 15-1 - Warren Tribune-Chronicle
Midwest LeagueEspinoza dominates, TinCaps even series - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps beat Cedar Rapids, 6-1, after rain delay - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Pregame: TinCaps (10-14) vs. Cedar Rapids (11-14) - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Gentry homers twice, drives in six as Bandits roll - Quad City Times
South Bend Cubs pitch past Lansing - South Bend Tribune
Northwest LeagueEugene Emeralds will allow more fans in stands starting June 15 - Eugene Register-Guard
AquaSox bullpen struggles in loss to Hops - Everett Herald
AquaSox notebook: Larsen named High-A West player of the month - Everett Herald
Aaron Schunk, Kyle Datres homer in first, Spokane Indians beat Tri-City Dust Devils - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Spokane Indians pregame: Helcris Olivarez looks to help Indians halt two-game skid - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Northwoods LeagueBaseball: Larks top Huskies in extra innings - Duluth News-Tribune
Express stung by Willmar early in defeat - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Hot Corner: Thoughts on Booyah season opener - Green Bay Press Times
Kingfish rally to beat Growlers in extras, finish off 3-0 road trip - Kenosha News
Jackrabbits enjoy happy home opener - Kokomo Tribune
PHOTOS: Jackrabbits home opener vs Battle Creek - Kokomo Tribune
Northwoods League photos: La Crosse Loggers beat Minnesota Mud Puppies in home opener - La Crosse Tribune
Northwoods League: Loggers use eighth-inning run to win home opener - La Crosse Tribune
Early lead evaporates as Waterloo runs away from Rochester 14-8 - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Gardy fires a strike at Stingers' home opener - West Central Tribune
Mallards lose on home run in ninth inning - Wisconsin State Journal
Pacific AssociationSalina Stockade win open season on the road - Salina Journal
Pacific Coast LeagueVirgen: Food choices at Isotopes Park, elsewhere bring us comfort - Albuquerque Journal
Round Rock Express: Team sweeps Salt Lake City series, winning six - Austin American-Statesman
Isotopes to start selling New Mexican specialty - KRQE
Pecos LeagueWhat makes the Cowboys run - Alpine Avalanche
Pioneer LeagueChukars cruise to 15-3 win over Rocky Mountain in series opener - Idaho Falls Post Register
Division-leading Missoula PaddleHeads clip Boise Hawks - Missoulian
Ogden Raptors: Miguel Tejada Jr. gets RBI, Maberry hits grand slam in debuts; Raps win 8th straight - Ogden Standard-Examiner
South Atlantic LeagueIronBirds score three runs in ninth to walk-off win over Hickory - Baltimore Sun
Hot Rods 14, Braves 4 - Bowling Green Daily News
Hot Rods walk past Rome - Bowling Green Daily News
Grasshoppers fall to Dash - Greensboro News and Record
Crawdads lose to Aberdeen, fall 6 games below .500 - Hickory Daily Record
Rome Braves split first two games with Bowling Green - Rome News-Tribune
IronBirds score three runs in ninth for walk-off win over Hickory - The Aegis
Dash pummels Grasshoppers - Winston-Salem Journal
Southern LeagueLookouts Unveil Additional Promotions For 2021 Season - Chattanoogan
Texas LeagueCLASS AA-CENTRAL BASEBALL - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
A's apologize for substandard meals reportedly served to RockHounds - Midland Reporter Telegram
ROCKHOUNDS REPORT: 'Hounds hold off Hooks for 5th straight win - Midland Reporter Telegram
Recent Lee grad Portillo pursues alternative path in sports - Midland Reporter Telegram
CLASS AA-CENTRAL BASEBALL - Springdale Morning News
Wichita Wind Surges Gilberto Celestino promoted MLB Twins - Wichita Eagle
Basketball
BIG3'Fireball' returns as Ice Cubes 3-on-3 basketball league gears up for fourth season - Las Vegas Sun
NBA G LeagueChamps aim to get into TBT again; Hicks on roster - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Champs aim to get into TBT again; Hicks on roster - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Champs aim to get into TBT again; Hicks on roster - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Women's National Basketball AssociationChicago Sky expect to have Quigley, Dolson for rematch with Phoenix Mercury - Arizona Republic
After three years, how do Sky GM James Wades draft picks stack up? - Chicago Sun Times
Chicago Sky acquire former West Side star Dana Evans in trade with Dallas Wings - Chicago Tribune
Seeking fifth win in row, Dream tip off two-game set vs. Lynx - Gwinnett Daily Post
Trying to sustain strong start, Liberty host Aces - Gwinnett Daily Post
Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart win WNBA conference players of the month - Hartford Courant
Kelsey Plum returning for Aces game against New York - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sparks Nneka Ogwumike out 4-6 weeks with knee sprain - Los Angeles Daily News
Both Ogwumike sisters questionable for Sparks against Fever - Los Angeles Daily News
WNBA protocols keep Sun from filling arena for now - New London Day
Liberty rookie Michaela Onyenwere takes her game outside in WNBA - New York Newsday
No, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve wont (really) manage Sylvia Fowles minutes - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Mystics use week off to rest several injuries, work on offense - Washington Times
VIDEO: A'Ja Wilson Scores Season-High 30 PTS in Vegas Win (June 3, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: LAS VEGAS ACES at NEW YORK LIBERTY: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 3, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Best Clutch Plays of May - YouTube
Football
Canadian Football LeagueEdmonton Elks' introductory video a mix of old and new for Ryan King - Edmonton Sun
Reviving the Riders: Fans and sponsors step up during tough times - Regina Leader-Post
Vanstone: One can always depend on a slotback or tight end - Regina Leader-Post
Riders' GM encourages vaccination as team eyes return to play - Regina Leader-Post
Riders' GM encourages vaccination as team eyes return to Mosaic Stadium - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
United States Football LeagueThe USFL is returning in spring of 2022 - 247 Sports
USFL returning with spring football in 2022 - AL.com
FOX Invests In USFL Revival For 2022 - Barrett Sports Media
USFL returning in 2022 with 8 teams, but will the Philadelphia Stars be one of them? - Business Journals
Birmingham hoping to get in on USFL relaunch by getting new football team - CBS 42
The USFL is coming back next year. Heres the details - Deseret News
Another 1980s comeback story? USFL wants to return in 2022 - East Bay Times
USFL relaunching next year, four decades after its birth - Edwardsville Intelligencer
USFL relaunching in spring 2022 with at least eight teams - ESPN
USFL TO RETURN FOR 2022 SEASON ON FOX SPORTS - Hollywood Reporter
Fox Backing 2022 Reboot of U.S. Football League - Hollywood Reporter
USFL announces plans to return in spring 2022 - NBC
USFL returns: Spring football could be coming to New Jersey - New Jersey 101.5
USFL returns: Spring football could be coming to New Jersey - New Jersey 101.5
The USFL is officially back - New York Post
USFL is back. Will spring league revival include Orlando Renegades? - Orlando Sentinel
The United States Football League Is Returning More Than 30 Years After Folding - People
Did the new spring football league get permission to use the USFL name? - Philadelphia Inquirer
What is the USFL? Details, history, potential teams for 2022 return of spring football league - Sporting News
USFL returning in '22 with eight teams, Fox broadcast deal - Sports Business Journal
A new USFL intends to relaunch. Can it avoid the overpopulated graveyard of failed football leagues? - The Athletic
USFL to return on Fox in spring of 2022 - The Athletic
USFL to relaunch next spring with at least 8 teams - Trussville Tribune
USFL becomes latest spring football league to announce return, set to play in 2022 - USA Today
Fox Sports Vows to Revive United States Football League - Variety
USFL Making A Return - WILX
Fox announces that the USFL is coming back in 2022 while offering very few specifics - Yahoo Sports
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueManitoba Moose training and video staff look back on demanding 2021 campaign - CJOB
Timeline: New Palm Springs area arena, from rumors to groundbreaking - Desert Sun
Robin Lehner, Mattias Janmark scratched by Golden Knights - Las Vegas Review-Journal
ECHLAll-ECHL first, second teams announced - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
K's start fast, hang on for 3-2 victory - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
K's get 'great response' with 3-2 victory at Utah - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Federal Prospects Hockey LeagueLocal pro hockey: Wolves trade Marker back to Thunder - Watertown Daily Times
North American Hockey LeagueMinotauros make three selections in Supplemental Draft - Minot Daily News
NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE: Jackalopes ad trio through draft - Odessa American
VIDEO: Today in the NA - 6/3/21 - YouTube
Ontario Hockey LeagueKnights swap late draft pick with division rival Erie - London Free Press
Then & Now: More local hockey heroes who laced up for the NHL - Northern Life
Watch the OHL draft with the Peterborough Petes - Peterborough Examiner
Greyhounds ink local blueliner ahead of draft - Soo Today
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey LeaguePATRICK MCNEIL: V is for victory in QMJHL - Cape Breton Post
QMJHL returns to 68-game schedule and competition between teams from all provinces next season - Cape Breton Post
PATRICK MCNEIL: V is for victory in QMJHL - Cape Breton Post
QMJHL returns to 68-game schedule and competition between teams from all provinces next season - Charlottetown Guardian
Charlottetown Islanders winger Cdric Desruisseaux rewarded with AHL contract from Laval Rocket after strong final season of junior - Charlottetown Guardian
Nikolaj Ehlers' class a silver lining in scary moment between Jets and Canadiens - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Tremere named Grand Falls Rapids head coach - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
QMJHL Unveils 2021-22 Schedule - News 91.9
VIDEO: Conférence De Presse - Foreurs De Val-D'Or - Match 5 - 03/06/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Conférence De Presse - Tigres De Victoriaville - Match 5 - 03/06/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: #905 Victoriaville Tigres 3 Val-D'Or Foreurs 1 - 03/06/21 #5 - YouTube
VIDEO: LHJMQ Extra: Un Peu D'Humour Avec Guenette Et Lemieux Des Foreurs - YouTube
Western Hockey LeagueOil Kings put 'what ifs' on back-burner as hardware begins piling up - Edmonton Sun
Shaun Clouston, O'Donovan want Kamloops Blazers' GM job; Cory Clouston interested in head-coach gig - Kamloops This Week
Spokane Chiefs to pick first overall in 2021 WHL Prospects Draft; Blazers pick 21st in Round 1 - Kamloops This Week
Raiders to pick 21st and 24th overall in U.S. Priority Draft - Prince Albert Daily Herald
2020-21 WHL Season Review: Victoria Royals - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Luck of the draw: Spokane Chiefs land first pick in upcoming WHL Bantam draft - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Broncos To Select Sixth, 39th In 2021 U.S. Priority Draft - Swift Current Online
Lacrosse
National Lacrosse LeagueFormer Bandits Pat McCready and Shawn Williams selected to NLL Hall of Fame - Buffalo News
Former first-round pick Bryan Cole returning to Georgia Swarm on two-year deal - Gwinnett Daily Post
VIDEO: NLL Hall of Fame Class of 2021 Selection Show - YouTube
Other
Major League RugbyVIDEO: MLR Kickoff Podcast: Mike Te'O - YouTube
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueRusty return to work - Winnipeg Free Press
CPL considering Winnipeg for league bubble - Winnipeg Free Press
Valour pair offered national call-ups - Winnipeg Free Press
Major Arena Soccer LeagueMajor Arena Soccer League adds new leadership - Utica Observer-Dispatch
Major League SoccerMLS standings: FC Cincinnati coach Jaap Stam on team's lack of wins - Cincinnati Enquirer
FC Cincinnati tickets: 2021 MLS game tickets go on sale Thursday - Cincinnati Enquirer
Columbus Crew to open new downtown stadium at full capacity - Columbus Dispatch
Crew on track to reveal stadium naming rights partner before July 3 - Columbus Dispatch
Countrymen on Loons make transition easier for Hunou and Fragapane - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Nashville SC's Randall Leal on Costa Rica National Team CONCACAF games - Nashville Tennessean
Portland Timbers and Thorns increasing fan capacity to 80%, and proof of vaccination will be required - Portland Oregonian
Timbers, Thorns announce 80% capacity - Portland Tribune
Loons newcomers Franco Fragapane and Adrien Hunou shine in training - St. Paul Pioneer Press
NFL's Mark Ingram II buys small ownership stake in MLS's D.C. United - Washington Post
Columbus Crew will open new stadium at full capacity - WCMH
VIDEO: BEST GOALS from the Month of May - YouTube
National Women's Soccer LeaguePortland Timbers and Thorns increasing fan capacity to 80%, and proof of vaccination will be required - Portland Oregonian
Timbers, Thorns announce 80% capacity - Portland Tribune
Fun-loving Thorn is a serious defender - Portland Tribune
VIDEO: Verizon Save of the Week: Week 3: Kailen Sheridan, NJ/NY Gotham FC - YouTube
United Soccer League ChampionshipUniteds Yearwood cleared, Lesesne suspended - Albuquerque Journal
Jack Collison named Atlanta United 2s manager - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jack Collison named head coach of Atlanta United 2 - Gwinnett Daily Post
Riverhounds hold off Loudoun United's rally for 3-2 win - Loudoun Times-Mirror
Louisville City FC: Josh Wynder signs, joins older brother, Elijah - Louisville Courier-Journal
Alex Dixon leads Riverhounds to 2nd straight road win - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
It wasnt easy, but Rowdies start 5-0 for first time in modern era - Tampa Bay Times
FC Tulsa falls at Sporting KC II - Tulsa World
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #ATXvELP: 6-3-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: USL Championship Goal of the Month Nominees: April-May - YouTube
VIDEO: USL Championship Player of the Month Nominees Presented by Cleer Audio: April-May - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #SACvOAK: 06-02-2021 - YouTube
United Soccer League OneRed Wolves Stage Dramatic Comeback To Extend Unbeaten Season In Win Over Richmond - Chattanoogan
Union Omaha avoids second-straight loss, earns draw with Toronto FC II - Omaha World-Herald
DSDA, Averitt Center, grant and donors create Art Alley - Statesboro Herald
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #TORvOMA: 06-02-2021 - YouTube
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