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Headlines for September 3, 2021

Baseball

American Association
Cougars take RailCats series - Chicago Daily Herald
Dog Dish: Milkmen attack early against Richy, Saltdogs - Lincoln Journal Star
Saltdogs Around The Bases: Altmann not focused on milestones, even as he passes them - Lincoln Journal Star
Here is how the RailCats fared against Kane County - Times of Northwest Indiana

Atlantic League
Power completes sweep of Lexington with 13-9 win - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Power sweeps doubleheader at Lexington - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Rockers set run record, complete sweep of Gastonia - High Point Enterpise

Carolina League
Hillcats use three-run fifth to top Pelicans - Lynchburg News & Advance

Eastern League
Peyton Battenfield pitches Akron RubberDucks past Altoona Curve - Akron Beacon Journal
Rumble Ponies series with Richmond halted due to COVID-19 protocols - Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
Fightin Phils' Adam Leverett carries no-hitter into 7th inning - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Yankees prospects could return to submerged cars and flooded apartments as Somerset Patriots dig out - Somerset Messenger-Gazette

Frontier League
ValleyCats look to solve road woes with playoff berth at stake - Albany Times-Union
Rally comes up just short for Boomers - Chicago Daily Herald
Crushers, Hall Jr. blank Slammers, 3-0 - Lorain Morning Journal
Alone at the top: Wild Things rally to beat Boulders - Washington Observer-Reporter
Wild Things' pair of aces had incredible streak - Washington Observer-Reporter
Wild Things move into first place with win over Boulders - Washington Observer-Reporter

International League
Bisons recap: Herd reclaims first place after third straight win at Scranton - Buffalo News
Torres "fine" after final at-bat HBP in RailRiders' loss - Citizens Voice
Gwinnett Stripers swept in home doubleheader by Redbirds - Gwinnett Daily Post
Saints manage only two hits in 8-1 loss to Columbus - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Charlotte pitchers again stifle Tides - Newport News Daily Press
Storm Chaser shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. named Triple-A East player of the month for August - Omaha World-Herald
Toledo holds onto early lead for win over Omaha Storm Chasers - Omaha World-Herald
Lehigh Valley edges Syracuse Mets, 3-2 - Syracuse Post Standard
Syracuse Mets 9th inning rally falls short - Syracuse Post Standard
Home runs power Mud Hens to 5-3 win at Omaha - Toledo Blade
Kevin Smiths strong start helps Tides snap four-game slide - Virginian Pilot
Bisons offering two free tickets to first responders and members of the military on 9-11 anniversary - WGRZ
RailRiders lose, fall out first - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Grant Williams, Worcester Red Sox, Rochester Red Wings, Triple-A Northeast, third straight win - Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Midwest League
Snappers blow another late lead - Beloit Daily News
Johnson leads Snappers to victory - Beloit Daily News
First-rounder Aaron Sabato concentrates on contact as he joins Cedar Rapids Kernels - Cedar Rapids Gazette
McLain leads Dragons past Lugnuts - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps lose at Great Lakes - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Late Bandits rally comes up short - Quad City Times
Rose's slam gets SB Cubs started - South Bend Tribune
Captains rally in ninth to beat South Bend, 8-5 - Willoughby News-Herald
Kwans big night leads Columbus rout | Indians minors roundup for Sept. 2 - Willoughby News-Herald

Northwest League
AquaSox lose to Canadians as High-A West race tightens - Everett Herald
Diamond Beat: Hillsboro hangs on to beat Ems - Portland Tribune
Niko Decolati records three hits, three steals as Spokane Indians beat Tri-City 7-5 - Spokane Spokesman-Review

Pacific Coast League
Skeeters Spotlight: Jonathan Bermudez - Fort Bend Star

Pioneer League
Billings Mustangs scratch out comeback win over Idaho Falls Chukars - Billings Gazette
Photos: Mustangs take on Idaho Falls - Billings Gazette
In first pro season, Billings' own Jalen Garcia rekindles love of game with Mustangs - Billings Gazette
Rout puts GJ one game out of first - Grand Junction Sentinel
Chukars lose third straight game with 5-4 loss against Billings - KIFI
Naming contest begins Thursday for new Idaho Falls hockey team - KIFI
Newman grand slam helps propel PaddleHeads past Great Falls Voyagers - Missoulian
Ogden Raptors game at Rocky Mountain postponed Thursday - Ogden Standard-Examiner

South Atlantic League
Hot Rods sweep doubleheader from Hickory - Bowling Green Daily News
Four Greenville Drive pitchers combine for a no-hitter vs. Asheville - Greenville News
Crawdads drop both games of doubleheader - Hickory Daily Record
Minor league baseball structure could leave Renegades out of playoffs - Poughkeepsie Journal
Strong Pitching Fuels Rome Braves Offense in 5-0 Shutout - Rome News-Tribune
Column: I'm back where it all started and can't be more thankful - Rome News-Tribune
How scouting, patience and hop are helping the Orioles develop pitchers in the low minors - The Aegis

Texas League
Amarillo Sod Poodles win 6-5 win over San Antonio - Amarillo Globe-News
Travs combine to no-hit Wind Surge - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ROCKHOUNDS REPORT: RoughRiders cruise past Midland behind early offense - Midland Reporter Telegram
NWA NATURALS: Perkins' RBI-single in the 12th leads Naturals to win - Northwest Arkansas Times
Drillers update for Sept. 3: Cardinals use long ball to take down Tulsa - Tulsa World

Basketball

BIG3
BIG3 League Championship 2021 TV Schedule, Live Stream and Predictions - Bleacher Report

Women's National Basketball Association
Bria Hartley could play Saturday for first time in more than a year - Arizona Republic
Dream falls to 6-20 with loss to Dallas - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Chicago Sky lose to Las Vegas Aces 90-83 - Chicago Tribune
New Haven's Bria Holmes signs 7-day contract with WNBA's Las Vegas Aces - Connecticut Post
Why the Wings may pull off what Luka Doncic, Mavs couldnt snapping Dallas playoff drought - Dallas Morning News
Allisha Gray leads Wings past skidding Dream - Gwinnett Daily Post
Aces lose large lead, but respond late to defeat Sky - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sparks fall in Minnesota for 5th straight loss - Los Angeles Daily News
The Sports Report: Clippers in familiar playoff territory - Los Angeles Times
Sparks struggle offensively late to lose to Lynx - Los Angeles Times
Strong defense rallies Lynx past Los Angeles - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Lynx forward Damiris Dantas will miss remainder of WNBA season - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Breanna Stewart keys late Seattle rally, Storm beat New York Liberty 85-75 - My Northwest
Connecticut Sun's Jonquel Jones, Curt Miller honored - New London Day
Libertys Sami Whitcomb back for final playoff push - New York Daily News
Stewart keys late Seattle rally, Storm beat Liberty 85-75 - New York Newsday
Liberty fall to Storm despite big night from Sabrina Ionescu - New York Post
New owner Marc Lore brings bold ideas and strong commitment to values to Timberwolves, Lynx - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Lynx shut down Sparks late for 66-57 victory - St. Paul Pioneer Press
VIDEO: Best Clutch Plays of August 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: CHICAGO SKY vs. LAS VEGAS ACES: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS (September 2, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: SEATTLE STORM vs. NEW YORK LIBERTY: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS (September 2, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: A'ja Wilson's Dominance Continues with Another Double-Double (September 2, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Breanna Stewart Explodes in Second Half, Storm Snap Losing Streak (September 2, 2021) - YouTube

Football

Canadian Football League
STAMPS NOTES: Nila Kasitati reconnects with teammates after un-retiring - Calgary Sun
Bo returns to practice - Calgary Sun
Terry Jones: Elks rescheduling squeeze opens door for Alphonso Davies' debut - Edmonton Journal
Eleven Elks from 13-player wave remain in COVID protocols - Edmonton Journal
Terry Jones: History not on Edmonton Elks' side when it comes to Labour Day - Edmonton Journal
Eleven Elks from 13-player wave remain in COVID protocols - Edmonton Sun
Edmonton Elks bring back Eisler to help with spiralling special teams - Edmonton Sun
Sidelines and press box will feel emptier without longtime Tiger-Cats trainer Ray Jones - Hamilton Spectator
Its not a secondary issue that after early injuries the Ticats defensive backfield is together again - Hamilton Spectator
Daniels cleared as Argos eye Labour Day in the Hammer; postponed game against Elks set for Nov. 16 - London Free Press
Alouettes QB Adams will shake off slump, CFL great Dunigan predicts - Montreal Gazette
GAME DAY: Montreal Alouettes at Ottawa Redblacks - Ottawa Citizen
SOMETHING FOR JOEY: Amazing memories as Swarbrick leaves Redblacks football ops - Ottawa Citizen
Mandryk: Moe's summer hiatus from COVID-19 has been irresponsible - Regina Leader-Post
Vanstone: Game of political football features fumbles, foibles - Regina Leader-Post
Cody Fajardo, Zach Collaros remain connected by punishing hit - Regina Leader-Post
Privacy commissioner urges legal advice on proof of vaccine - Regina Leader-Post
Ryan gets a kick out of the Labour Day Classic - Regina Leader-Post
MLSE to require proof of vaccination for all events, whether indoors or outdoors - Toronto Globe and Mail
Harris, Blue Bombers open important home-and-home series with unbeaten Roughriders - Toronto Globe and Mail
Dearth of CFL scoring a head scratcher - Winnipeg Free Press
Roosevelt welcomed to Blue Bombers - Winnipeg Free Press
Toronto-Edmonton game rescheduled for Nov. 16 - Winnipeg Free Press
BOMBSHELLS: This years Labour Day Classic massive because of playoff implications in shortened season - Winnipeg Sun
Funny to be on the other side: Former Riders receiver Roosevelt looking to make things happen with Bombers - Winnipeg Sun

Indoor Football League
Dello Davis enjoys playoff pressure with Gladiators - KOBTV
VIDEO: Ifl Game of the Week on Stadium: Rayshaun Kizer and Clint Dolezel Head-To-Head - YouTube
VIDEO: Frisco Fighters at Mass Pirates - YouTube
VIDEO: Duke City at Arizona - YouTube

Hockey

American Hockey League
Golden Knights set roster for rookie camp this month - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Golden Knights update vaccination, COVID rules - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Golden Knights to require masks, not proof of vaccination, for home games - Las Vegas Sun
Stockton Heat games to require COVID-19 vaccine proof or negative test - Stockton Record
Syracuse Crunch announces 2 preseason games - Syracuse Post Standard
Why I decided to require vaccines for fans at Crunch games (Guest Opinion from Howard Dolgon) - Syracuse Post Standard
MLSE to require proof of vaccination for all events, whether indoors or outdoors - Toronto Globe and Mail
Penguins sign veteran free agent Louis Domingue to bolster goaltending situation - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader

ECHL
Stocking the kennel: Newfoundlander Nathan Noel among Growlers signings - St. John's Telegram

North American Hockey League
Aberdeen Wings to face former head coach Scott Langer in exhibition game against Fargo Force - Aberdeen American News
Wisconsin Badgers hockey will reportedly play exhibition in Chippewa Falls - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
VIDEO: Odessa Jackalopes 2021-22 Season Preview - YouTube

Ontario Hockey League
PYETTE: An OHL exhibition game 18 months in the making - London Free Press
GARRIOCH: Isn't it time for the province to let Ontario's NHL teams know what their capacity will be? - Ottawa Sun
Peterborough Petes trim roster by 15 players - Peterborough Examiner
Tucker Robertson ready for first line role with the Peterborough Petes - Peterborough Examiner
Greyhounds trim roster ahead of Red/White game, more roster decisions lie ahead - Soo Today
Rangers player sitting out after failing to meet OHL vaccine policy - Waterloo Record

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
SPORTS CHAT: The Eagles right decision, provincial champions, tryouts and impressive season highlights this week's edition - Cape Breton Post
QMJHL's Charlottetown Islanders make roster moves - Charlottetown Guardian

Western Hockey League
WHL's Calgary Hitmen open training camp Friday - Calgary Sun
Ripplinger Looking Forward to Warriors Training Camp - Discover Moose Jaw
4 Kelowna Rockets heading to NHL training camps - Kelowna Capital News
On the Portland Winterhawks: Like We Never Left - Portland Oregonian
Raiders training camp dates set - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Coaching opportunity with Raiders brings McDonalds career full circle - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Red Deer Rebels new coach Steve Konowalchuk eager to get started - Red Deer Advocate
Ice prospect full of surprises - Winnipeg Free Press

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
VIDEO: 2021 NLL Draft Recap with Teddy Jenner - YouTube

Premier Lacrosse League
Waterdogs' Liam Byrnes a Cut Above - US Lacrosse Magazine

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: HFX Wanderers FC vs. Forge FC (September 3rd, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: CanPL.Ca Newsroom: CanMNT-Hondruas Dissection + CPL Chatter - YouTube
VIDEO: Beyond the Pitch: CanMNT's Samuel Piette - YouTube

Major League Soccer
Austin FC faces Vancouver Whitecaps in crucial match - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC: The youth academy consists of five teams ahead of season - Austin American-Statesman
Preview, prediction of Inter Miami CF's second trip to TQL Stadium, FC Cincinnati - Cincinnati Enquirer
Timbers move on without Eryk Williamson vs. Dynamo - Gwinnett Daily Post
Local colleges: Nixon's bike kick keeps UVU soccer unbeaten; SUU falls to Arizona St - KSL
LAFC looks to avoid late-game letdown vs. Sporting KC - Los Angeles Daily News
Why the Loons scoring should increase and how to own a piece of a local soccer team - Minneapolis Star Tribune
US draws 0-0 at El Salvador in World Cup qualifying opener - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
First steps: St. Louis City SC academy squads make home debuts on Saturday - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Toronto FC midfielder Ralph Priso undergoes right ankle surgery - Toronto Globe and Mail
MLSE to require proof of vaccination for all events, whether indoors or outdoors - Toronto Globe and Mail
Toronto FC midfielder Noble Okello fined by MLS disciplinary committee - Toronto Star
Whitecaps talk up P word in push for post-season: goalkeeper Hasal - Vancouver Province
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Houston Dynamo FC vs. Portland Timbers: September 03, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Philadelphia Union vs. New England Revolution: September 03, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Nashville SC vs. New York City FC: September 03, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: MLS Continues to Move Full Speed Through International Window: Group Chat Pres. by AT&T 5G - YouTube
VIDEO: USA and Canada World Cup Qualifying Postgame - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
Tobin Heath signs with Arsenal; Megan Rapinoe won't play in Louisville - Louisville Courier-Journal
VIDEO: Verizon Save of the Week: Ashlyn Harris, Orlando Pride: Week 15 - YouTube
VIDEO: Budweiser Player of the Week: Sarah Woldmoe, Chicago Red Stars: Week 15 - YouTube

United Soccer League Championship
Morning roundup: Bijev scores 10th goal as Energy FC wins at Memphis - Daily Oklahoman
FC Tulsa visits Louisville City FC in season series finale Friday - Tulsa World
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #OCvELP: 9-3-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #LOUvTUC: 9-3-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #TBRvOAK: 9-3-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: USL Championship Save of the Month Nominees: August - YouTube
VIDEO: USL Championship Save of the Week Winner: Week 19 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #TACvLV: 09-03-2021 - YouTube

United Soccer League One
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #GVLvTOR: 9-3-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: USL League One Save of the Week Winner: Week 21 - YouTube
VIDEO: USL League One Save of the Month Nominees: August - YouTube

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