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Headlines for June 4, 2021
Baseball
American AssociationRailroaders use pair of walk-off HRs to win series vs. Houston - Cleburne Times Review
Dog Dish: Big third inning powers Saltdogs past Kane County - Lincoln Journal Star
RailCats box score - Times of Northwest Indiana
Appalachian LeagueBluefield Ridge Runners win Appalachian League season opener at Kingsport - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
WhistlePigs win opener: New Princeton Appy League team unravels Sock Puppets, 9-7 - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE: Winning debut; Bristol State Liners rally late to win new-look Appalachian League opener over Doughboys - Bristol Herald Courier
Burlington Sock Puppets set sights on world record in home opener - Burlington Times-News
Winning their opening debut... River Riders open 2021 campaign with victory over Flyboys - Elizabethton Star
Ready for summer of baseball in Elizabethton - Elizabethton Star
Flyboys Drop Opener At Elizabethton - Greeneville Sun
New Appy League makes great first impression - Johnson City Press
Doughboys drop opener in front a large crowd - Johnson City Press
Appy League using experimental rules for re-entry, extra innings - Kingsport Times-News
Ridge Runners rally past Axmen in Appy League opener - Kingsport Times-News
Atlantic LeagueLancaster Barnstomers to play home opener Friday - ABC 27
Power-Ducks game suspended by rain - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Nick Scala: Power needs a new name - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Honey Hunters Week in Review: Opening home stand ends with a flourish - Gaston Gazette
Lancaster snaps Rockers' winning streak - High Point Enterpise
Carolina LeagueRed Sox pounce on Morillo, top Hillcats - Lynchburg News & Advance
Red Sox pounce on Morillo, top Hillcats - Lynchburg News & Advance
Sox beat Hillcats behind Wu-Yelland, Jimenez - Roanoke Times & World News
Eastern LeagueRubberDucks among league leaders in runs scored - Akron Beacon Journal
Curve carve their own niche with 12th road victory - Altoona Mirror
RubberDucks among league leaders in runs scored - Canton Repository
Curve break away late to defeat Flying Squirrels - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Fightin Phils rained out; will play doubleheader Saturday - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Ump Kyle Nichol, a Cosby grad, chasing major goal alongside Double-A players - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Florida State LeagueTortugas welcome full capacity crowds back to Jackie Robinson Ballpark - Daytona Beach News-Journal
Frontier LeagueTri-City ValleyCats stumble into home opener - Albany Times-Union
Tri-City ValleyCats play long-awaited home opener on Friday - Albany Times-Union
Crushers drop first game to Otters, fall in home run derby in second game - Lorain Morning Journal
Miners Split Doubleheader With Equipe Quebec - Marion Daily Republican
Frontier League Baseball | Watkins' walk-off single gives Pinto 800th victory - The Southern
Wild Things end road trip with victory - Washington Observer-Reporter
International LeagueMatt Moore struggles as IronPigs fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre - Allentown Morning Call
Sean Kazmar keeps the faith in Gwinnett - should Braves call again - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Wilson, Greene struggle as Gwinnett loses to Jumbo Shrimp - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
RailRiders jump out early, then pen dominates Lehigh Valley - Citizens Voice
Columbus Clippers: McCarty helps end eight-game losing streak - Columbus Dispatch
Durham Bulls pitcher hospitalized after mound injury to head - Durham Herald-Sun
Durham Bulls pitcher hit in head by line drive; game suspended - Durham Herald-Sun
Durham Bulls pitcher Tyler Zombro injured by batted ball - Durham Herald-Sun
Stripers come up short against Jumbo Shrimp - Gwinnett Daily Post
Durham pitcher stable after being hit in head with batted ball in Tides victory - Newport News Daily Press
Durham Bulls pitcher hit in head by line drive; game suspended - Raleigh News and Observer
Durham Bulls pitcher Tyler Zombro injured by batted ball - Raleigh News and Observer
Syracuse Mets game vs. Buffalo postponed by rain - Syracuse Post Standard
Walk-off homer gives Redbirds doubleheader sweep of Mud Hens - Toledo Blade
Bisons Notes: Valera out of lineup after getting hit in face - Trentonian
Durham pitcher stable after being hit in head with batted ball in Tides victory - Virginian Pilot
Durham dominates Tides in series second game - Virginian Pilot
RailRiders continue strong play against rival IronPigs with 5-1 victory - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Workman earns his way back to Boston - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Workman earns his way back to Boston - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Photos: WooSox defeat Rochester Red Wings 3-1 - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
5 things to know from the WooSox' 3-1 win over Rochester on Thursday night - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
With injured pitcher in hospital, Bulls-Tides postpone Friday's game - WRAL
Bulls pitcher Zomrbo stable after being hit by pitch - WRAL
Bulls pitcher's updates 'positive', he is stable after being hit in head by line drive - WRAL
Bulls pitcher taken to Duke Hospital after being hit in head by line drive - WRAL
Bulls pitcher responsive after being hit by line drive - WRAL
Bulls pitcher hospitalized after being struck in head by line drive - WRAL
Graphic video warning: Bulls pitcher injured after being struck in head by line drive - WRAL
Bulls pitcher injured after being struck in head by line drive - WRAL
Major League Baseball Draft LeagueScrappers rained out - Warren Tribune-Chronicle
Midwest LeagueSnappers hold on for win over QC - Beloit Daily News
Dragons swept in doubleheader - Dayton Daily News
Efficient Elliott gets win - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps take advantage of opportunities in victory - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Thursday Gallery: TinCaps vs. Kernels - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps beat Cedar Rapids, 8-6, behind Elliott - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Pregame: TinCaps (11-14) vs. Cedar Rapids (11-15) - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Bandits battle, but rally falls short - Quad City Times
South Bend Cubs sneak past Lansing with late rally - South Bend Tribune
Clutch hitting by Will Brennan keys Captains' sweep of Dayton Dragons - Willoughby News-Herald
Clippers end losing skid; Lake County sweeps - Willoughby News-Herald
PHOTOS: Captains vs. Dayton, June 3, 2021 - Willoughby News-Herald
Northwest LeagueAquaSoxs bats mostly quiet in 2nd straight loss to Hillsboro - Everett Herald
Tri-City homers three times, Spokane Indians bats fall silent in 6-0 loss - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Spokane Indians pregame: Chris McMahon looking for third straight win on the hill against Tri-City. - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Northwoods LeagueBaseball: Huskies rally against Larks comes up short - Duluth News-Tribune
Express fall to 0-4 with blowout loss against Stingers - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
McDonell, Express grad Gilles gets one final NCAA Tournament run - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Booyah fall to Rafters on the road, drop to 0-4 - Green Bay Press Times
Jackrabbits rock Bombers for 21 hits in 17-3 win - Kokomo Tribune
Jackrabbits rock Bombers for 21 hits in 17-3 win - Kokomo Tribune
Photos: Governor Tim Walz visits Mayo Field - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Gov. Tim Walz stops at Mayo Field to highlight COVID-19 vaccine incentives - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Honkers pitching staff striving for strikeouts - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Honkers lament missed opportunities in 8-5 loss to Waterloo - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Repetti locks down Honkers as Bucks roll to victory - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Stingers pitching dominates Express - West Central Tribune
Mallards defeat Woodchucks in 12 innings - Wisconsin State Journal
Rivets bring on Winnebago grad Jace Warkentien for 2021 season - WREX
Pacific Coast LeagueSay what?! Isotopes win pitching duel vs. Vegas - Albuquerque Journal
COVID-19 vaccinations available during Isotopes games - Albuquerque Journal
Isotopes, DOH offering free vaccines this home stand - Albuquerque Journal
Las Vegas pursuit of Expos in 04 put city on pro sports map - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Pecos LeagueGarden City Wind opens summer baseball season - Garden City Telegram
Organist to deliver ballpark familiarity to home games - Santa Fe New Mexican
Opening Day fun: Triggers hit the field, delight longtime fans who turned out to enjoy the game - Trinidad Chronicle-News
Pioneer LeagueBillings Mustangs-Great Falls Voyagers game rained out; doubleheader set - Billings Gazette
How the Chukars are adjusting to six-game series, the Pioneer League's new wrinkle - Idaho Falls Post Register
How the Chukars are adjusting to six-game series, the minor leagues' new wrinkle - Idaho Falls Post Register
Chukars erupt for 20 runs against Rocky Mountain - KIFI
Missoula PaddleHeads use offensive explosion to blast Boise Hawks - Missoulian
Ogden Raptors win 9th straight thanks to Donatella, big 1st inning against Grand Junction - Ogden Standard-Examiner
Raul Shah: Ogden Raptors' independent journeyman, Johns Hopkins graduate and RBI leader - Ogden Standard-Examiner
South Atlantic LeagueFormer IronBirds clubhouse attendant Greg Larson tells of life in his book; Clubbie: A Minor League Baseball Memoir - Baltimore Sun
After promotion to Aberdeen, Orioles prospect Jordan Westburg excited for future, more competitions with Gunnar Henderson - Baltimore Sun
Ostberg's homer lifts Hot Rods past Braves - Bowling Green Daily News
Crawdads-IronBirds game rained out - Hickory Daily Record
Rome Braves fall to Bowling Green 3-1 - Rome News-Tribune
Southern LeagueBlue Wahoos baseball: Pensacola falls as Langeliers goes yard three times - Pensacola News Journal
Tennessee Smokies Baseball is back - WATE
Texas LeagueSod Poodles losing slump continues with sixth-straight loss - Amarillo Globe-News
Sod Poodles slumps to fifth straight loss against Frisco RoughRiders - Amarillo Globe-News
CLASS AA-CENTRAL BASEBALL - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ROCKHOUNDS REPORT: 'Hounds ride 10-run inning to sixth straight win - Midland Reporter Telegram
CLASS AA-CENTRAL BASEBALL - Northwest Arkansas Times
MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Big second inning lifts RockHounds to sixth straight victory - Odessa American
Basketball
NBA G LeagueBobby Jackson hopes Stockton Kings can make impact in community - Stockton Record
Women's National Basketball AssociationPhoenix Mercury vs. Dallas Wings game shifted to Tuesday - Arizona Republic
Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith - Arizona Republic
Phoenix Mercury rally again to beat Chicago Sky in overtime - Arizona Republic
Photos: Phoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky - Arizona Republic
Aari McDonalds juggling act while finding place in WNBA as rookie - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Chicago Sky fall to Phoenix in OT for 6th straight loss - Chicago Daily Southtown
Chicago Sky drops sixth straight, lose another close game to Phoenix Mercury - Chicago Sun Times
Stefanie Dolson is back with the Chicago Sky and hopes to help them end their losing streak after helping the U.S. 3-on-3 national team qualify for the Olympics - Chicago Tribune
Chicago Sky fall to Phoenix in OT for 6th straight loss - Chicago Tribune
Another poor shooting night dooms Indiana Fever against Los Angeles - Indianapolis Star
Aces to conclude road trip in Washington against Mystics - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegas investor leads group aiming to land NBA team - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Aja Wilson in MVP form as Aces edge New York Liberty - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sparks blow out Indiana, despite injuries to Ogwumikes - Los Angeles Daily News
The Sports Report: Lakers' season comes crushing end vs. Suns - Los Angeles Times
Sparks rout Fever to earn first win at home this season - Los Angeles Times
Sparks live updates: News and analysis from Sparks vs. Indiana Fever matchup - Los Angeles Times
Gameday preview: Lynx vs. Atlanta - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Will improved effort from Lynx in first victory carry over? - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Liberty overpowered by Aces in 2nd-straight loss - New York Daily News
Liberty can't climb out of hole in loss toLas Vegas Aces - New York Newsday
Sabrina Ionescu scores career-low 5 points in Liberty loss - New York Post
Lynx finally showed defensive effort, commitment last game. Can they do it again? - St. Paul Pioneer Press
VIDEO: JEWELL LOYD CALLS GAME (June 4th, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Collier Notches Season-High 26 PTS, Nails Clutch Free Throws (June 4, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: ATLANTA DREAM vs. MINNESOTA LYNX: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS (June 4, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Best Handles of May - YouTube
VIDEO: Top 3 Plays: June 3, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: PHOENIX MERCURY vs. CHICAGO SKY: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 3, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Skylar Diggins-Smith, Griner Shine in OT Win vs. Chicago (June 3, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Kristi Toliver Records Team-High 22 PTS in Big Win (June 3, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: INDIANA FEVER at LOS ANGELES SPARKS: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 3, 2021 - YouTube
Football
Canadian Football LeagueCanadian flanker Michael Smith flourishing in MLR with the San Diego Legion - Hamilton Spectator
Roughriders sign first-rounder Nelson Lokombo - Regina Leader-Post
Reviving the Riders: COVID cash crunch will have prolonged impact - Regina Leader-Post
Single-game betting would fit the bill for cash-strapped CFL - Regina Leader-Post
Champions Indoor FootballAmarillo Venom back for 2021 indoor football season - Amarillo Globe-News
Indoor Football LeagueRattlers hope more work, added players, result in win at GB Blizzard - Arizona Republic
VIDEO: IFL Game of the Week on Stadium: Rod Miller and Kurtiss Riggs Head-To-Head - YouTube
National Arena LeagueEmpire coach gets reunited with man who allowed him to take this job - Albany Times-Union
United States Football LeagueReport: USFL to return in spring 2022 - 247 Sports
USFL returning with spring football in 2022 - AL.com
Does the new USFL have the legal right to call itself the USFL? - NBC
First Call: Can the Maulers return in the new USFL? - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
What is the USFL? Details and history of the USFL. - SportsRush
USFL relaunching next year, with key original team names - Tampa Bay Times
Birmingham City Council president wants USFL team in city following league reemergence - WVTM
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueCanadiens' Jake Evans beat the odds to make it to the NHL - Montreal Gazette
ECHLECHL hockey 2020-21: Icemen-Orlando preview, June 4 - Florida Times-Union
Beydoun suffers injury; more Komets news - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Komets grab at least 3rd in West - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Reminders of dog days at Mile One Centre in St. Johns - St. John's Telegram
North American Hockey LeagueAberdeen Wings set for Central Division showdown against Bismarck Bobcats - Aberdeen American News
Aberdeen Wings select goaltender, defenseman, and forward in 2021 draft - Aberdeen American News
IceRays new coach ready for challenge in bringing team back to ice - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Maine Nordiques select three in NAHL Supplemental Draft - Lewiston Sun-Journal
Ontario Hockey LeagueJunior hockey: Erie Otters prepare for OHL Priority Selection draft - Erie Times-News
Flint Firebirds new head coach is former AHL bench boss - Flint Journal
The smartest guy on the ice - Hamilton Spectator
PYETTE: London teen's speed one of few constants in uncertain OHL draft - London Free Press
Wolves take New York state native Quentin Musty with first overall pick - Northern Life
Peterborough Petes honour Amanda McInnes as Overtime Teacher - Peterborough Examiner
New facility deal a game changer for Peterborough Petes - Peterborough Examiner
Top four picks in Ontario Hockey League draft locked in - Peterborough Examiner
Flint Firebirds new head coach is former AHL bench boss - Saginaw News
Thunderbirds add a pair of Flyers - Soo Today
OHL draft to have some local flavour - Soo Today
He does everything on the ice well. Quentin Musty goes No. 1 to Sudbury Wolves in OHL draft - St. Catherine's Standard
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey LeagueSPORTS CHAT: Haddad set for ECHL playoffs, mistake in identity for Cape Breton hockey player and more - Cape Breton Post
Breaking down the Cape Breton Eagles QMJHL regular season schedule for 2021-22 - Cape Breton Post
Breaking down the Cape Breton Eagles QMJHL regular season schedule for 2021-22 - Cape Breton Post
SPHLSPHL: Meet the man who re-designed the Peoria Rivermen logo - Peoria Journal Star
United States Hockey LeagueLincoln Stars has a new owner for the first time since 2013 - Lincoln Journal Star
Sioux Falls Stampede release 2021-22 USHL schedule - Sioux Falls Argus Leader
Western Hockey League2020-21 WHL Season Review: Red Deer Rebels - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Ziemmer named B.C. Division rookie of the year - Prince George Citizen
WHL Draft lottery: Saskatoon Blades heading into 2021 WHL Prospects Draft without first-round pick - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Other
Major League RugbyReal Salt Lake to reopen Rio Tinto Stadium to nearly full capacity June 18 - KSL
VIDEO: MLR Mic Check: Ruben De Haas - YouTube
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueWe waved the white flag - Winnipeg Free Press
Valour FC lands veteran Brazilian midfielder - Winnipeg Free Press
VIDEO: Who Is Valour FC's Big New Signing, Rafael Galhardo? - YouTube
Major League SoccerAtlanta United promotes Matt Lawrey to academy director - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United signs Bryce Washington as Homegrown - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Matt Lawrey explains vision for Atlanta Uniteds academy - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
More than 50,000 tickets sold for Mexico at Mercedes-Benz Stadium - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Chicago Fire draft proposal for Hanson Park facility - Chicago Daily Southtown
Chicago Fire soccer club plans $90M training, practice center at Hanson Park - Chicago Sun Times
FC Cincinnati notebook: Allan Cruz has decisive penalty kick saved in Concacaf Nations League play - Cincinnati Enquirer
Minor knee injury will sideline Crew winger Luis Diaz 1-2 weeks - Columbus Dispatch
What would FC Dallas look like if it never had to sell players? A glimpse inside its what if starting XI - Dallas Morning News
Bryce Washington signs with Atlanta United as Homegrown Player - Gwinnett Daily Post
NFL RB Mark Ingram II joins DC United ownership group - Gwinnett Daily Post
SportsBeat KC: On Kansas City soccer teams Sporting KC, NWSL - Kansas City Star
Real Salt Lake to reopen Rio Tinto Stadium to nearly full capacity June 18 - KSL
Orlando City fans: What to watch for during the June international break - Orlando Sentinel
Portland Thorns bounce back; Timbers arrive at much-needed international break: Soccer Weekend - Portland Oregonian
What weve learned about RSL as it heads into an international break - Salt Lake Tribune
Seattle Sounders FC announce plans for fully reopening Lumen Field - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Portland Timbers, Thorns increasing fan capacity to 80%, and proof of vaccination will be required - Vancouver Columbian
Vancouver Whitecaps coach Marc Dos Santos gets vote of confidence - Vancouver Province
VIDEO: Cheeky Nutmegs, Flicks, and Cruyff Turns: Skills of the Month - YouTube
VIDEO: Who Has the Best Group Chat Game in MLS? - YouTube
National Women's Soccer LeagueSportsBeat KC: On Kansas City soccer teams Sporting KC, NWSL - Kansas City Star
Gotham FC puts good start to the test against Megan Rapinoe and OL Reign - New York Newsday
Portland Thorns bounce back; Timbers arrive at much-needed international break: Soccer Weekend - Portland Oregonian
Portland Timbers, Thorns increasing fan capacity to 80%, and proof of vaccination will be required - Vancouver Columbian
United Soccer League ChampionshipUnited looks to dodge red cards vs. Real Monarchs - Albuquerque Journal
Phoenix Rising looks to extend home unbeaten streak in second match with San Diego - Arizona Republic
Atlanta United promotes Matt Lawrey to academy director - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United signs Bryce Washington as Homegrown - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jack Collison eager to lead Atlanta United 2 - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Energy FC parting ways with head coach John Pascarella - Daily Oklahoman
United wants to get off to fast start against Real Monarchs - KOBTV
New Mexico United ready to play after loss - KRQE
Real Salt Lake to reopen Rio Tinto Stadium to nearly full capacity June 18 - KSL
Lights young national team standout quickly maturing in USL - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Drive a Toyota? You can get front row seats at a Lights game - Las Vegas Review-Journal
A new era for the Lights FC, but a familiar fiesta for fans - Las Vegas Sun
Sacramento Republic uses social advocacy to connect to fans - Sacramento Bee
What weve learned about RSL as it heads into an international break - Salt Lake Tribune
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #SLCvNM: 6-4-2021 - YouTube
United Soccer League OneIt's Opening Night again when FC Tucson hosts Toronto FC II with no crowd restrictions - Arizona Daily Star
Red Wolves Sign Rey Ortiz - Chattanoogan
What would FC Dallas look like if it never had to sell players? A glimpse inside its what if starting XI - Dallas Morning News
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