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Headlines for July 5, 2023

Baseball

American Association
Eighth makes the Fourth something to celebrate for RedHawks - Fargo Forum
KC group needs millions for Satchel Paige museum project - Kansas City Star
Birds bats stymied by Kansas City - KELO
Family friendly Hartland Kids Day returns to Nixon Park in 2023 - Lake Country Now
Goldeyes rained out, doubleheader set for Wednesday - Winnipeg Sun

Appalachian League
Fourth of July activities planned for Princeton - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
APPY LEAGUE: Bluefield bests Bristol in Independence Day matinee - Bristol Herald Courier
Cox tosses six no-hit innings as River Riders win rain-shortened contest over Flyboys - Elizabethton Star
Doughboys top Kingsport in front of record crowd - Johnson City Press
Doughboys fend off Axmen in front of record crowd - Kingsport Times-News

Atlantic League
Ghost Hounds beat Gastonia - Frederick News-Post
Gastonia Honey Hunters baseball: 5 things to watch during summer 2023 - Gaston Gazette
Dickerson belts pair of homers as Ducks spoil Barnstormers' Fourth of July - Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
Huge turnout for FerryHawks fireworks show, but local pro baseball team falls to Lexington - Staten Island Advance

Carolina League
PHOTOS: Fans flock to Hillcats' Fourth of July game - Lynchburg News & Advance
Young Hillcats players embrace Fourth of July spotlight as they pursue big-league dreams - Lynchburg News & Advance
Paez throws five scoreless frames as Red Sox top Hillcats - Roanoke Times & World News

Eastern League
Peguero sent to Triple-A - Altoona Mirror
Wade Meckler 'sparks' Flying Squirrels as MiLB's top batter - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Frontier League
Crushers win two straight for first time in nearly a month - Chronicle-Telegram
Crushers offense steps up, takes second straight win over Evansville - Lorain Morning Journal
FRONTIER LEAGUE: Cats fall on the fourth to Greys, 7-2 - Troy Record
Wild Things have blast early, hold on for win - Washington Observer-Reporter

International League
IronPigs avoid late fireworks, beat RailRiders, 5-4 - Allentown Morning Call
Rochester Red Wings hold on to beat Buffalo Bisons - Buffalo News
Oscar Gonzalez has 6 RBIs as Columbus Clippers rout Nashville Sounds - Columbus Dispatch
6 high-profile developments changing the face of Durham - Durham Herald-Sun
How Cardinals' Tommy Edman, of Korean decent, inspires Asian Americans - Memphis Commercial Appeal
Durham scores six runs with two outs in ninth to deny Tides, spoil stellar start by Grayson Rodriguez - Newport News Daily Press
Region/state roundup: Tides, Orioles pitchers Bruce Zimmermann, Chris Vallimont switch places - Newport News Daily Press
Game report: Lehigh Valley 5, RailRiders 4 - Scranton Times-Tribune
RailRiders can't cash in late against Lehigh Valley in front of sellout crowd - Scranton Times-Tribune
Ceddanne Rafaela brings his stellar defense and speed to WooSox - Springfield Republican
Worcester rolls to series-opening win over the Syracuse Mets, 8-5 - Syracuse Post Standard
Meadows, Papierski homer in Mud Hens' 7-3 win over Louisville Bats - Toledo Blade
Orioles promote Tides outfielder Colton Cowser to major leagues - Virginian Pilot
IronPigs rally to knock off RailRiders - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Polar Park hosts WooSox win and a fireworks display on July 4th - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Red Sox prospect Ceddanne Rafaela makes first home start with WooSox - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
One of the top Sox prospects makes debut at Polar Park with WooSox - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Bulls pull off dramatic come-from-behind win at DBAP - WRAL
Basabe delivers 9th inning fireworks with walk off double as Bulls win 6-5 over Norfolk - WRAL

Major League Baseball Draft League
Technology and the Oriole fan - Frederick News-Post
Thunders Trey Paige, a man in demand, headed to HBCU Swingman Classic after wrapping up MLB Draft League - Trentonian
Thunder finish first half of MLB Draft League season with walk-off win - Trentonian
Scrappers top West Virginia 8-5 to end 1st half on strong note - Warren Tribune-Chronicle
Cutters offense has been leading league - Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Cutters beat Spikes 12-8 on Fourth of July - Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Scrappers top West Virginia 8-5 to end 1st half on strong note - Youngstown Vindicator

Midwest League
Sky Carp bats quiet in 3-1 loss to Timber Rattlers - Beloit Daily News
From a military family, the Fourth of July means a ton to Andrew Cossetti of Cedar Rapids Kernels - Cedar Rapids Gazette
Dragons fall to Great Lakes - Dayton Daily News
Merrill praises Cedeo, more from TinCaps' 8-7 victory in front of huge Fourth of July crowd - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Tuesday gallery: TinCaps play on Fourth of July - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Cedeo's walk-off single gives TinCaps a thrilling Fourth of July victory - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Captains drop 7-4 decision at Lansing, now nine games under .500 - Willoughby News-Herald

Northwest League
Benny Montgomery helps offense build big lead, Spokane Indians hold off Everett 11-9 - Spokane Spokesman-Review

Northwoods League
Area Sports Briefs: July 5 - Bismarck Tribune
Huskies score 18 runs ... but still lose to Rox - Duluth News-Tribune
Ronan leads Express to Independence Day victory over Thunder Bay - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Kenosha Kingfish swept by Rockford in Fourth of July doubleheader - Kenosha News
New pitch clock shortening games in Northwoods League - Kokomo Tribune
Sports briefs for Wednesday, July 5 - Kokomo Tribune
Honkers open second half with Independence Day dud - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Border Cats drop third straight one-run decision - Thunder Bay News Watch
Bucks beat MoonDogs 7-6 - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

Pacific Coast League
Wynton Bernard happy to be back with Isotopes ahead of OKC duel - KOBTV
16 Fourth of July firework shows to watch across Las Vegas - Las Vegas Review-Journal
As prospect tearing up Triple A with Aviators, awaits call-up - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Anonymous MLB poll ranked SLC last among expansion candidates, but some say its a sleeper city - Salt Lake Tribune

Pioneer League
Pioneer Baseball League standings - Billings Gazette
PaddleHeads struggle at plate in loss at Billings - Missoulian

South Atlantic League
Williams powers Hot Rods to 13-0 win over Tourists - Bowling Green Daily News
Hot Rods 13, Tourists 0 - Bowling Green Daily News
Crawdads take 14-inning thriller, extend win streak to 13 - Hickory Daily Record

Southern League
Lookouts Celebrate Independence Day With 8-3 Win At Trash Pandas - Chattanoogan

Texas League
Scores, highlights and more from the Hooks vs. Missions series - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Packards homer helps Travelers pull away from Naturals - Northwest Arkansas Times
Drillers rally for 11-inning win before sellout crowd as manager Scott Hennessey returns to dugout - Tulsa World

Basketball

Canadian Elite Basketball League
Sask. Rattlers feeling a sense of urgency during CEBL's final stretch - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Struggling Rattlers fire coach Demopoulos; promote Massey to top job - Saskatoon Star Phoenix

NBA G League
Magic GM John Hammond to transition to senior advisor role - Orlando Sentinel

Women's National Basketball Association
The Las Vegas Aces Are Heavily Favored To Win WNBA Title - Forbes
Sparks eager to snap skid in back-to-back vs. Dream - Gwinnett Daily Post
Indiana Fever trade Queen Egbo for Amanda Zahui B - Indianapolis Star
Veteran forward makes adjustments in 1st season with Aces - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Preview: Lynx looking to avenge a two-point loss when Indiana Fever comes to Target Center - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Lynx forward Dorka Juhsz is following her dream and her mother's footsteps - Minneapolis Star Tribune
A day with players on a WNBA commercial flight - New York Daily News
Layover, cramped seating, security lines: A day with players on a WNBA commercial flight - New York Newsday
WNBA player slammed for calling US trash ahead of July 4th - New York Post
Nneka Ogwumikes career highs may be attribute to carrying a lighter load with Sparks - Press-Enterprise
Mystics acquire Queen Egbo from Fever for Amanda Zahui B. - Washington Times
Former Ohio State guard Taylor Mikesell released from WNBA for a second time - Yahoo Sports
VIDEO: Dallas Wings vs. Las Vegas Aces: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: July 5, 2023 - YouTube
VIDEO: Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: July 5, 2023 - YouTube
VIDEO: Breanna Stewart GOES OFF for 43 PTS and 12 REB vs. the Mercury - YouTube
VIDEO: Phoenix Mercury vs. New York Liberty: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: July 5, 2023 - YouTube
VIDEO: WNBA Best of Week 6 (July 5, 2023) - YouTube
VIDEO: June Kia Rookie of the Month: Aliyah Boston - YouTube
VIDEO: Week 6: Western Conference Player of the Week: Napheesa Collier: July 5, 2023 - YouTube
VIDEO: Week 6: Eastern Conference Player of the Week: Courtney Williams: July 5, 2023 - YouTube

Football

Canadian Football League
THE MOJ: Stunned Lions try to shake off a tough night for the good guys - Abbotsford News
Blue Bombers receivers pose challenge for Stampeders defense - Calgary Sun
O-line woes the source of Edmonton Elks' suffering this season - Edmonton Journal
Veteran quarterback Masoli to make his first start of the season for Redblacks - Hamilton Spectator
Numbers are already getting grim for Ticats - Hamilton Spectator
Redblacks' Marco Dubois special, QB Tyrie Adams out with ACL injury - Ottawa Citizen
"Next man up" for Roughriders' receiving corps - Regina Leader-Post
Defensive back Robertson Daniel among five Argos to earn CFL weekly honours - Toronto Star
Exume happy to resume career with Big Blue - Winnipeg Free Press
Lawson impressive in season debut - Winnipeg Free Press
Bombers O-line redeems itself against Als - Winnipeg Free Press
Punch in the mouth not welcomed by Bombers' Mike O'Shea, nor reporter - Winnipeg Sun
Blue Bombers' Willie Jefferson is an artist in cleats - Winnipeg Sun

Indoor Football League
Massachusetts Pirates players suspended after fight in the stands in Arizona - Springfield Republican

United States Football League
USFL Championship averages 1.157 million viewers on NBC, down from last year - Awful Announcing

XFL
VIDEO: John Lovett POWERFUL TOUCHDOWN #xfl #playoftheday #shorts - YouTube

Hockey

American Hockey League
Washington Capitals sign new defenseman for Hershey Bears - ABC 27
Canadiens' David Reinbacher happy to call Montreal his second home - Montreal Gazette
Iafallo excited to be a Jet - Winnipeg Free Press

ECHL
Cincinnati Cyclones enter affiliation with NHL's New York Rangers - Cincinnati Enquirer
Verbatim: Komets hire Cory Melkert as assistant coach - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Which ECHL teams have the best nicknames? We rank them from 28 to 1 - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

North American Hockey League
IceRays release 2023-24 schedule, see when they open the season - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Tauros ready to host main camp at the Maysa - Minot Daily News

Ontario Hockey League
Otters pick Slovak forward Misiak in import draft - Erie Times-News
Guelph Storm takes big Swedish winger with first pick in Import Draft - Guelph Today
Guelph Storm releases Zhugin, will pick twice in import draft - Guelph Today
CHL import draft: London Knights grab smooth-skating Daniil Ustinkov - London Free Press
Niagara IceDogs hire St. Catharines native Ben Boudreau as associate coach - Niagara Falls Review
Assadourian, Flores and Ride receive invitations to NHL development camps - Niagara Falls Review
Battalion add centre and defenceman in CHL Import Draft - Ottawa Citizen
Wolves send nine to NHL development camps - Ottawa Citizen
Peterborough Petes draft towering German defenceman Rio Kaiser - Peterborough Examiner
Greyhounds score NHL prospect from Finland in import draft - Soo Today
Options available for Greyhounds as import draft looms - Soo Today
Kitchener Rangers hope for more Slovakian magic in CHL import draft - Waterloo Record

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Cape Breton Eagles snag goalie and forward in CHL Import Draft - Cape Breton Post
Cape Breton Eagles hire trio of Quebec scouts - Cape Breton Post
Cape Breton Eagles GM confident CHL Import Draft picks will report - Cape Breton Post
Mooseheads draft new Swiss winger, say goodbye to captain Attilio Biasca and confirm David Moravec's return - Halifax Chronicle-Herald

Western Hockey League
Blazers take a pair of Czech defencemen in 2023 CHL Import Draft - CFJC
Warriors draft Tomasec and Kral in 2023 CHL Import Draft - Discover Moose Jaw
Forget about the Flames, Calgary kid is an Oiler now and couldn't be happier - Edmonton Journal
Silvertips select Finnish winger Miettinen in import draft - Everett Herald
Kamloops Blazers select two defencemen from Czechia in CHL Import Draft - Kamloops This Week
13 Kelowna Rockets attending NHL development camps - Kelowna Capital News
Kelowna Rockets add sniper through CHL Import Draft - Kelowna Capital News
Regina Pats select Huet, Solberg in CHL Import Draft - Regina Leader-Post
Broncos pick up Czech forward in Import Draft - Swift Current Online
Vancouver Giants take Czech forward Adam Titlbach in CHL Import Draft - Vancouver Province
Royals to select ninth today in CHL import draft - Victoria Times Colonist

Lacrosse

Premier Lacrosse League
VIDEO: Asking PLL Fans Where They Want Their PLL Team to Call Home - YouTube

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
VIDEO: Canadian Premier League Sights and Sounds - June 2023 - YouTube
VIDEO: Allstate Saves of the Month - June 2023 - YouTube

Major League Soccer
Opinion: Let Atlanta Uniteds moves begin - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United completes trade of Andrew Gutman - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Update on Atlanta Uniteds Giorgos Giakoumakis - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Austin FC goes after depth at center back with trade - Austin American-Statesman
MLS: New York Red Bulls sign teen goalkeeper Aidan Stokes of Totowa - Bergen Record
Revolution sign midfielder Ian Harkes - Boston Globe
Major League Soccer match between Colorado and Portland postponed by inclement weather - Colorado Springs Gazette
Watch the Crew's Christian Ramirez after a 2-2 draw at Inter Miami - Columbus Dispatch
Video: Crew coach Wilfried Nancy after 2-2 draw at Inter Miami - Columbus Dispatch
Inter Miami's late goal sends Columbus Crew to 2-2 road draw - Columbus Dispatch
How North Texas has become the home of El Tri in the United States - Dallas Morning News
Jess Ferreira, Paul Arriola absences weigh heavily in FC Dallas loss to DC United - Dallas Morning News
Taxi Fountas late score pushes D.C. United past Dallas - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
The Sports Report: Angels put Mike Trout on IL, lose Shohei Ohtani to blister - Los Angeles Times
Galaxy hold off LAFC in front of record crowd at Rose Bowl - Los Angeles Times
Inter Miamis younger players keeping the team alive - Miami Herald
Inter Miami expected to trade Rodolfo Pizarro to L.A. Galaxy - Miami Herald
Columbus soccer standout earns chance with Inter Miamis U19 team - Miami Herald
Inter Miami ties Columbus Crew 2-2 with Josef Martinez goal - Miami Herald
Orlando City fires on all cylinders in rout of Toronto FC - Orlando Sentinel
Brandan Craig moves to Austin FC from Philadelphia Union on loan, raising questions about USMNT prospect - Philly.com
Santiago Moreno requests a transfer from Portland Timbers - Portland Oregonian
Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids tied at 0-0 at halftime before game suspended due to lengthy weather delays - Portland Oregonian
Riqui Puig leads Galaxy to win over LAFC in front of MLS record crowd at Rose Bowl - Press-Enterprise
Swanson: Galaxy, LAFC grudge match delivers before an MLS record crowd - Press-Enterprise
Galaxys stingy defense leads to victory over LAFC - Press-Enterprise
USWNT's Stanford alums enjoy homecoming for World Cup training - San Jose Mercury News
On the road again for City SC: STL Soccer Talk - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Video: STL City SC's Bradley Carnell analyzes Joakim Nilsson's health, team's recent play - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Looking back on a St. Louis City win, and forward to Toronto more importantly, LA FC: STL Soccer Talk - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Loons sign Ismael Tajouri-Shradi as summer newcomers add up - St. Paul Pioneer Press
With Loons Dayne St. Clair in goal, Canada beats Cuba in Gold Cup to reach quarters - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Araujo, Thorhallsson help Orlando City rout Toronto FC 4-0 - Toronto Globe and Mail
MLS-record 82,110 fans watch LA Galaxy defeat LAFC at Rose Bowl - USA Today
Taxi Fountas lifts D.C. United to a rare win at FC Dallas - Washington Post
Josef Martnez reaches 104 career goals, Inter Miami ties Crew 2-2 - WCMH
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: New York City FC vs. Charlotte FC: July 5, 2023 - YouTube
VIDEO: Top Saves in June - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: LA Galaxy vs. LAFC: July 4, 2023: Rose Bowl Edition Sets Single-Game Attendance Record - YouTube
VIDEO: Giorgio Chiellini's Heartwarming Moment Is Probably the Cutest Thing You'll See Today #shorts - YouTube
VIDEO: Tyler Boyd's Curling Golazo Lights up Rose Bowl's El Trafico Showdown - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
NWSL Power Rankings: North Carolina Courage cannot be ignored, charge to surprising third spot - CBS Sports
The NWSL is well represented in the World Cup - FanSided
Trinity Rodman, daughter of Dennis Rodman, could be poised for a breakout in her World Cup debut for the U.S. - Orlando Sentinel
Portland Thorns Sophia Smith, Sam Coffey named to NWSL Best XI for June - Portland Oregonian
Now a mom, Alex Morgan is riding a Wave heading into her fourth Womens World Cup - Vancouver Columbian

United Soccer League Championship
Switchbacks win four straight at home, bludgeon Monterey Bay 4-0 on July 4 - Colorado Springs Gazette
Spaniard Marc Navarro enjoying life with El Paso Locomotive - El Paso Times
Vegas scores late equalizer, NM United extends unbeaten streak - KOBTV
New Mexico United takes part in foot golf tournament - KOBTV
VIDEO: Right Place, Right Time - YouTube
VIDEO: 7.4.2023: Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC vs. Charlotte Independence - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: 7.4.2023: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. Monterey Bay F.C. - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Top Goals from Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC vs. Charlotte Independence in the 1st Half - YouTube

United Soccer League One
Northern Colorado FC beats Charlotte Independence in July 4 matchup - Greeley Tribune
Northern Colorado FC, South Georgia Tormenta game postponed to August - Greeley Tribune
VIDEO: Top Tier Performances: USL League One Player of the Month Nominees: June - YouTube

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