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Headlines for May 7, 2012

Baseball

American Association
RedHawks top St. Paul 5-1 in exhibition baseball opener - Fargo Forum
Simunic, RedHawks eager to put last season in the rear-view mirror - Fargo Forum
X's add four rookies to pitching staff - Sioux City Journal
X's add two more infielders - Sioux City Journal
Explorers land big bat - Sioux City Journal
Explorers retool outfield, return core for 20th season - Sioux City Journal
HILLARY SMITH: Add a month to the schedule; add it all - Times of Northwest Indiana
Khoury next in Wingnuts' line of shortstops - Wichita Eagle
Rain shortens Day 2 of Goldeyes camp - Winnipeg Free Press
Rain shortens Day 2 of Goldeyes camp - Winnipeg Free Press
Goldeyes add two Canucks - Winnipeg Sun

Atlantic League
Sunday loss doesn't diminish Patriots' week - Bridgewater Courier-News
Bluefish winning streak snapped - Connecticut Post
Skeeters fall to Barnstormers - Houston Chronicle
Tiffee warms to the task - Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
Ducks complete sweep of Riversharks - New York Newsday
York's offense pounds out season-highs in win vs. Bridgeport Bluefish - York Daily Record
WALK: Ev-Revs players find life after playing - York Dispatch
Revs snap three-game skid with much-needed win vs. Bridgeport - York Dispatch

California League
Blaze fall; Lutz hits ninth HR - Bakersfield Californian
Visalia Rawhide report for Monday, May 7 - Fresno Bee
Big 8th inning propels Modesto Nuts - Modesto Bee
STORM: Rancho Cucamonga rolls past Lake Elsinore - North County Times
CAL LEAGUE: Quakes pound Storm 9-2 - Press-Enterprise
San Jose Giants defeat Inland Empire 4-2 - San Jose Mercury News
Sweep extends Ports' losing streak - Stockton Record
Visalia Rawhide split twin-bill with High Desert Mavericks - Visalia Times-Delta
Rawhide BaseBrawl - Visalia Times-Delta

Carolina League
Former Chanticleer leads Hillcats past Pelicans - Florence Morning News
Keys split - Frederick News-Post
Hillcats pitcher Graham pounds Pelicans in 4-1 win - Lynchburg News & Advance
Lynchburg takes advantage of five Pelicans' errors in win - Myrtle Beach Sun News
Potomac Nationals close out series with a win - Potomac News
Errors cost Britton, Salem against Winston-Salem - Roanoke Times & World News
Dash defeat Red Sox - Winston-Salem Journal

Coastal Plain League
REDWOLVES NOTEBOOK: Gamecock duo to play in Florence - Florence Morning News

Eastern League
Wright E.L. Pitcher of the Week; Aeros return home for 7-game homestand - Akron Beacon Journal
Aeros' Wright wins with five-hit shutout - Akron Beacon Journal
Binghamton Mets prevail on rare clutch hit - Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
Sunday's Binghamton Mets boxscore - Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
Binghamton Mets scouting report: New Britain Rock Cats - Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
Areos' Steven Wright mows down Baysox bats - Canton Repository
Eastern League: Binghamton earns walk-off win over Harrisburg Senators - Carlisle Sentinel
Gaynor's grand slam leads Erie SeaWolves over Reading Phillies - Erie Daily Times/Morning News
Extra Innings - Homers help 'Wolves win weekend series - Erie Daily Times/Morning News
Gaynor's slam leads SeaWolves - Erie Daily Times/Morning News
Gaynor's slam leads SeaWolves - Erie Daily Times/Morning News
On deck for the Harrisburg Senators: Richmond Flying Squirrels visit for three games - Harrisburg Patriot-News
Binghamton Mets walk-off against Harrisburg Senators to avoid sweep - Harrisburg Patriot-News
Rock Cats' Offense Continues To Struggle - Hartford Courant
Fisher Cats drop game to Trenton - Lawrence Eagle Tribune
Weekend crowds set early-season Rock Cats record - New Britain Herald
Rock Cats miss chances in disappointing loss at home - New Britain Herald
Buckner pitches Sea Dogs to series win - Portland Press Herald
Naylor makes quick return from elbow surgery - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Erie deals Phils first series loss of the season - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Flying Squirrels fall 4-1 to Curve - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Trenton Thunder play the Fisher Cats - Trenton Times
Kevin Mahoney homer in the 9th, Abe Almonte hit in the 11th helps Trenton Thunder avoid sweep - Trenton Times

Florida State League
Bradenton Marauders outlast Tampa Yankees in 18 innings - Bradenton Herald
Threshers' offense overpowers Crabs - Charlotte Sun
D-Cubs rally by Hammerheads - Daytona Beach News-Journal
Las Vegas native at home in Fort Myers Miracle lineup - Fort Myers News-Press
Miracle Whip Flying Tigers - Lakeland Ledger
Minors: Miracle blow out Flying Tigers, 12-3 - Naples Daily News
Minors: Miracle set season high in hits and runs, win 13-3 - Naples Daily News
St. Lucie Mets bounce back to earn split with Dunedin Blue Jays - Port Saint Lucie Tribune

Frontier League
Rascals rev up for new season - Suburban Journals
0507 Sports Briefs - The Southern
Digging For Diamonds With the Evansville Otters - WEHT

Futures Collegiate Baseball League
A summer homecoming - Sentinel and Enterprise
A summer homecoming - Sentinel and Enterprise

International League
G-Braves bounce back to swat Charlotte, 11-2 - Access North Georgia
IronPigs' Elarton named IL pitcher of the week - Allentown Morning Call
Scheitrum is back in the game with the IronPigs - Allentown Morning Call
Brown returns with pinch-hit triple against Syracuse - Allentown Morning Call
'Pigs end homestand with 11-2 rout of Syracuse - Allentown Morning Call
Pettitte getting closer - Buffalo News
Jurrjens curbs Knights to lead Braves victory - Charlotte Observer
Yankees need Pettitte to strengthen pitching staff - Citizens Voice
Pettitte struggles in front of packed house - Citizens Voice
IL standings, Clippers box score - Columbus Dispatch
Clippers 8, Mud Hens 1: Lopez comes up big after demotion - Columbus Dispatch
Bulls split with Norfolk to close home stand - Durham Herald-Sun
Lehigh Valley IronPigs take momentum into eight-game roadtrip - Easton Express-Times
Lehigh Valley IronPigs end homestand with 11-2 win over Syracuse - Easton Express-Times
Wild turn of events yields a Tribe victory - Indianapolis Star
Walks help doom slumping Bats 4-2 at Indians - Louisville Courier-Journal
Sunday's local roundup: Norfolk Admirals take 2-1 series lead over Connecticut - Newport News Daily Press
Pettitte Fever - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
The Syracuse Chiefs will unveil their new board - Syracuse Post Standard
Tides split with Durham - Virginian Pilot

Midwest League
Cedar Rapids vs. Wisconsin, ppd. - Appleton Post-Crescent
Timber Rattlers pitchers form unlikely no-hitter duo - Appleton Post-Crescent
Lake County rallies in 5th inning for win over Hot Rods - Bowling Green Daily News
Fifth inning sinks Hot Rods - Bowling Green Daily News
Bees blank Clinton - Burlington Hawk Eye
Clippers, Aeros, Captains win: Minor League Report - Cleveland Plain Dealer
Centerville grad gets first start for Dragons tonight - Dayton Daily News
Dragons hit a few lows in latest loss - Dayton Daily News
Centerville grad gets first start tonight - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps blast Dayton - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps blast Dayton - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Green's homer not enough as West Michigan Whitecaps suffer another tight loss - Grand Rapids Press
Barnhart: MLB inconsistent in its punishments - Midland Daily News
Great Lakes Loons beat South Bend in 10 innings - Midland Daily News
Bandits bounce the Chiefs - Peoria Journal Star
Walsh, Bandits continue power surge - Quad City Times
Walsh powers Bandits to third consecutive win - Quad-Cities Online
RI's Allison shares bond with Bandits manager - Quad-Cities Online
Los Angeles Dodgers general manager DeJon Watson sees prospects take step forward with Great Lakes L - Saginaw News
Video: Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Jerry Sands makes difference with glove, not bat - Saginaw News
Loon Line: Great Lakes Loons 6, South Bend Silver Hawks 4 - Saginaw News
Minor League baseball: Silver Hawks' bullpen can't close it out - South Bend Tribune
Hot Rods 2, Captains 0: Bowling Green limits Lake County to four hits - Willoughby News-Herald
Captains 6, Hot Rods 2: Lake County improves to 4-1 on trip - Willoughby News-Herald
Captains 6, Hot Rods 2: Lake County improves to 4-1 on trip - Willoughby News-Herald

New England Collegiate Baseball League
Q and A with Bay Sox owner Pat O'Connor - SouthCoast Today
New Bay Sox owner right man for the job - SouthCoast Today

New York-Penn League
Yanks' Pettitte knocked around in Triple-A start at Frontier Field - Batavia Daily News

North American League
Marin Briefs: Tam's Barretto wins NCS tennis singles title - Marin Independent Journal

Northwoods League
Local Sports Notebook: Lakin to play baseball at Duluth - Rochester Post-Bulletin

Pacific Coast League
Isotopes Fritter Away Chances - Albuquerque Journal
Tucson Padres look for first series win today - Arizona Daily Star
Patrick Finley: Three games, 23 hours: 'Gotta get it done today' - Arizona Daily Star
Express beat Memphis 5-1 - Austin American-Statesman
Sky Sox rained out, doubleheader scheduled - Colorado Springs Gazette
McBride continues surge, Sky Sox break five-game skid - Colorado Springs Gazette
Gabby Douglas pitches for the Iowa Cubs - Des Moines Register
Triple-A Baseball: Ex-W.D.M. Valley star Jennings helps shut down I-Cubs - Des Moines Register
Triple-A Baseball: Ex-W.D.M. Valley star Jennings helps shut down I-Cubs - Des Moines Register
Salt Lake Bees shut out in 8-0 loss to Las Vegas - Deseret News
Fresno Grizzlies report for Monday, May 7 - Fresno Bee
51s shut out Bees for fifth straight victory - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Redbirds on the Road: Walks no help to 'Birds - Memphis Commercial Appeal
Sounds beat Albuquerque 4-3, end losing streak - Nashville Tennessean
PCL baseball: Las Vegas hands Salt Lake Bees first shutout - Salt Lake Tribune
Reno rolls past Rainiers, 9-4 - Seattle Times
Rainiers can't solve Aces' ace - Tacoma News Tribune

Prospect League
DOB's Hot Topics: Climbing back on the soap box - Quincy Herald Whig

South Atlantic League
Sunday's sports briefs - Asheville Citizen-Times
Overtime - Augusta Chronicle
Roundup: WVC baseball tourney pairings set - Charleston Gazette
RiverDogs fans get a treat tonight as nearly perfect Baltimore Orioles top prospect Dylan Bundy take - Charleston Post and Courier
Williams powers Charleston RiverDogs to 8-2 win over Delmarva Shorebirds - Charleston Post and Courier
Hoppers win fifth straight - Greensboro News and Record
GreenJackets' pitching puts Crick in Suns' offense - Hagerstown Herald-Mail
Massey's 2 homers lead Asheville in hit fest - Lexington Herald-Leader
Rome Braves fall on road - Rome News-Tribune
Shorebird follows in father's baseball footsteps - Salisbury Daily Times
O's pitching prospect Bundy shines in minors - Salisbury Daily Times
Area Sports Briefs: Lyerly with Stone Crabs - Salisbury Post
Sand Gnats fall to Lakewood 4-0, have six-game winning streak snapped - Savannah Morning News

Southern League
Barons' Jose Quintana recalled by White Sox, Nestor Molina promoted to Triple-A - Birmingham News
Barons score go-ahead run without a hit in series opening win against Smokies - Birmingham News
Lookouts Lose To Montgomery Sunday, 4-1 - Chattanoogan
Trevor Bauer impressive in Mobile's victory over Jacksonville - Florida Times-Union
Stars' bats go silent in shutout loss to Jackson - Huntsville Times
Gattis hits another bomb as M-Braves win - Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Blue Wahoos pull off late win over M-Braves - Jackson Clarion-Ledger
JACKSON GENERALS: Video board enhances fan experience - Jackson Sun
JACKSON GENERALS: Generals experience Pensacola, Fla. - Jackson Sun
SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Generals rout Huntsville - Jackson Sun
Barons rally late to down Smokies, 4-2 - Knoxville News-Sentinel
BISCUIT CRUMBS: Sunday: Biscuits 4, Lookouts 1 - Montgomery Advertiser
Biscuits' Buschmann dominates Lookouts - Montgomery Advertiser
Wahoos edge Braves in 12 innings - Pensacola News Journal
Eric Davis a natural as mentor - Pensacola News Journal
Sulbaran's gem clinches series win for Wahoos - Pensacola News Journal

Texas League
Corpus Christi Hooks' home run-robbing catch ESPN's top play, fighting for 'Best' - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Missions 10, Hooks 0 : Corpus Christi Photo Galleries : Corpus Christi Caller-Times: Local Corpus Ch - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Hooks drubbed by Missions for eighth straight loss - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Pair Of Home Runs Doom Drillers - KTUL
TEXAS LEAGUE BASEBALL: RockHounds win - Odessa American
Missions record second straight shutout - San Antonio Express News
Cardinals beat Travelers 10-7, lose Wong and Taveras - Springfield News-Leader

Basketball

Women's National Basketball Association
Shock Waves MarshaeDotson - Greater Tulsa Reporter Newspapers
Lynx cut three, prepare for media day on Monday - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Home runs carry Gophers to win over Penn State - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Sun open their preseason tonight - New London Day
Connecticut Sun roster has familiar feel - Norwich Bulletin
Around the WNBA: Spokane's Briann January, Sue Bird return - Seattle Times
Photos: Meet the 2012 Minnesota Lynx - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Ashley Robinson gets the chance to show what she can do - Washington Post

Football

Arena Football League
Reggie Gray sets Rush touchdown record in win over Barnstormers - Chicago Sun Times
Chicago Rush beat Iowa Barnstormers 61-50 - Chicago Tribune
Arena Football: Iowa Barnstormers lose to Chicago again - Des Moines Register
Arena Football: Iowa Barnstormers lose to Chicago again - Des Moines Register
Shock give up 84 points in loss to Blaze - KXLY
SOUL STUNNED - Philly.com

Canadian Football League
Calvillo puts life in perspective - Montreal Gazette
Don Narcisse rings in good times - Regina Leader-Post
Pros stress fundamentals at Narcisse All-Star Event - Regina Leader-Post
CFL's Bobby Jurasin, Geroy Simon stress football fundamentals - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Former pros watch game as parents, too - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Battle to replace tackle takes shape - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Team again built on defence - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Former B.C. Lions linebacker Cameron Wake signs extension with Miami Dolphins - Vancouver Sun

Indoor Football League
Ice defense continues making plays - Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald

Lone Star Football League
Magic Fall On The Road At Ruff Riders - KGBT
Rattlesnakes Drop Third Straight Game - KGNS

Professional Indoor Football League
Photo - Albany Herald
Panthers lose on last-second field goal - Albany Herald
Swashbucklers should invite Brees to come indoors - Lake Charles American Press

Ultimate Indoor Football League
Erie Explosion score 102 points in rout - Erie Daily Times/Morning News
Quarterback, turnovers help Tarpons get by Raiders - Fort Myers News-Press
Pro football: Florida Tarpons beat Lakeland for third time, go to 7-0 - Naples Daily News

Hockey

American Hockey League
Overtime Blues - Citizens Voice
MR. HOCKEY'S IN THE HOUSE - Citizens Voice
Penguins Insider Game 4: St. John's 3, WBS 2 (OT) - Citizens Voice
Seafarers fare well - Soundin' Off - Connecticut Post
Maxwell scores in OT as IceCaps beat Penguins 3-2... - Hamilton Spectator
Kadri, Frattin and Scrivens lead as Marlies beat Heat... - Hamilton Spectator
Baldwin Jr. Steps Down - Hartford Courant
Pictures: Whale vs. Norfolk Admirals - Hartford Courant
Whale Lose 4-3 To Norfolk Admirals - Hartford Courant
Sunday's local roundup: Norfolk Admirals take 2-1 series lead over Connecticut - Newport News Daily Press
Rampage confident heading into Game 3 - San Antonio Express News
Caps have Penguins on the ropes - St. John's Telegram
More OT in WBS for IceCaps and Penguins - St. John's Telegram
Maxwell gives IceCaps another OT win - St. John's Telegram
Admirals edge Connecticut to grab 2-1 series lead - Virginian Pilot
Pens decked - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Pens decked - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader

Central Hockey League
Avoiding penalties Game 5 priority - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Avoiding penalties Game 5 priority - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Komets want to hoist Cup at home - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Komets' notebook: Chaumont draws iron, big crowds for big games and records might fall - Fort Wayne News-Sentinel
Komets ready for another chance to clinch - Fort Wayne News-Sentinel
Wichita Thunder throw down to keep playing - Wichita Eagle

ECHL
KELLY CUP FINALS: Blades see similarities with Wranglers - Naples Daily News

North American Hockey League
Bulls face St. Louis in pursuit of a title - Amarillo Globe-News
Tornado captain Jack Prince recognized with Messier leadership award - Dallas Morning News

Ontario Hockey League
'Resilient' win puts IceDogs under pressure - London Free Press
Knights win block-buster - London Free Press
Rookies look to make good first impression - Northern Life
Free agent catches Petes' eye - Peterborough Examiner
Hounds third-rounder anxious to win a job - Sault Star
Greyhounds brass pleased following weekend workouts - Sault Star
Greyhounds development camp wraps up - Soo Today
Wolves look to future - Sudbury Star
De Haan sets sights on roster spot - Sudbury Star
Flyers pushed to brink - Windsor Star

United States Hockey League
USHL playoffs: Gamblers sweep Indiana, reach 3rd straight Clark Cup finals - Green Bay Press-Gazette
Ice Eliminated by Green Bay - Indianapolis Star
Gamblers sweep Ice in 3 games - Indianapolis Star
Ice Eliminated by Green Bay - Indianapolis Star
Tri-City Storm excited after 2012 USHL draft - Kearney Daily Hub
Storm draft day an unforgettable event - Kearney Daily Hub
Muskies to emphasize value over needs in Futures Draft - Sioux City Journal
Two high picks for Musketeers in Futures Draft - Sioux City Journal
USHL: Matheson adjusts his game to become a potential 1st-round NHL Draft pick - Telegraph Herald
Collection : Photos: Black Hawks vs Lincoln May 5, 2012 - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Black Hawks seek series clincher against Stars tonight - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

Western Hockey League
Oil Kings lose second straight - Edmonton Journal
Oil Kings waited too long - Edmonton Sun
Hawks down Oil Kings 4-3 - Edmonton Sun
Winterhawks Rattie a game-time decision - Edmonton Sun
WHL: Top draft pick great addition: Rockets' Frey - Kelowna Daily Courier
Chiefs select defenseman Fiala in 1st round of Bantam Draft - KXLY
John Canzano: Hawks and Oil Kings together on a plane? I'd buy a ticket to that - Portland Oregonian
WHL Finals: Winterhawks hang on for 4-3 win over Edmonton in Game 3 - Portland Oregonian
Postgame chat: Edmonton Oil Kings at Portland Winterhawks, Game 3 - Portland Oregonian
WINTERHAWKS NOTES: Rattie mixes it up; Bartschi shows his skills; Laxdal livid at referees - Portland Tribune
Both teams pick a fight in game three - Portland Tribune
Oil Kings' mistakes help fuel Winterhawks' 4-3 win in game three of WHL finals - Portland Tribune
It's not going to be easy for Winterhawks - Portland Tribune
Portland takes 2-1 lead in WHL finals - Tri-City Herald
Rattie leads Winterhawks to 2-1 series lead over Oil Kings - TSN

Lacrosse

Major League Lacrosse
Outlaws down Nationals in Denver - Hamilton Spectator

National Lacrosse League
Five Spot: Same, but different - Buffalo News
Extra tough loss for Riggers - Calgary Sun
Day to remember for Rush captain Quinlan - Edmonton Journal

Soccer

Major League Soccer
Colorado Rapids score quickly to beat FC Dallas - Boulder Daily Camera
Crew Review - Columbus Dispatch
FC Dallas briefs: Brek Shea sidelined against Colorado with turf toe, but should be ready for Seattl - Dallas Morning News
Daniel Hernandez, Blas Perez hit with suspensions as FC Dallas suffers first home loss - Dallas Morning News
Dynamo: The long road home makes stadium opening all the sweeter for Ching, Davis - Houston Chronicle
For TSU, move into new home is like time warp into 21st century - Houston Chronicle
Dynamo: Here's the pitch on the new venue - Houston Chronicle
Dynamo: New or refurbished stadiums help league send message that sport is on rise in U.S. - Houston Chronicle
Dynamo: Timeline of events leading to opening of new stadium - Houston Chronicle
Dynamo: If you build it, they will come - and come back - Houston Chronicle
The Leftovers: Maybe it's just the month of May - Kansas City Star
Galaxy to play host to Real Madrid - Los Angeles Times
A night of firsts for Impact in Kansas City - Montreal Gazette
A night of firsts for Impact in Kansas City - Montreal Gazette
RSL tries to keep focus after home victory - Ogden Standard-Examiner
'This result is a step in the right direction' (your Portland Timbers comments) - Portland Oregonian
Portland Timbers player evaluations vs. Columbus Crew - Portland Oregonian
Portland Timbers' Bright Dike reportedly loaned to L.A. club - Portland Oregonian
Portland Timbers hope draw is first step toward rebooting season - Portland Oregonian
Portland Timbers supporters: Match against Columbus Crew (photo essay) - Portland Oregonian
RSL faces tight schedule of 3 games in 8 days - Salt Lake Tribune
San Jose Earthquakes lose midfielder Marvin Chavez for 2-4 weeks - San Jose Mercury News
Different Lineup, Same Result | The Seattle Sounders Fan Blog - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
FC Dallas down two (Monday links) - Seattle Times
Toronto FC captain Torsten Frings to have shoulder evaluated Tuesday - Toronto Star
Spot yourself at the Toronto FC game - Toronto Star
Spot yourself at the Toronto FC game - Toronto Star
Whitecaps fans - check our podcast! - Vancouver Province
Whitecaps find their groove - Vancouver Sun
Hassli dedicates goal 'to everybody' - Vancouver Sun
History of MLS stadium openers - Soccer Insider - Washington Post

North American Soccer League
A Night at the RailHawks - Cary Citizen
Saiko hat trick sparks first win of NASL season - Edmonton Journal
Eddies blow by Railhawks 3-0 - Edmonton Sun
Second half gold for FC Edmonton - Edmonton Sun
Scorpions sting Rowdies with 2-0 home victory - Tampa Tribune

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