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Headlines for July 7, 2021

Baseball

American Association
Winnipeg holds off RedHawks - Fargo Forum
Monarchs roll past Canaries - KELO
Dog Dish: Saltdogs finally get win over Explorers in doubleheader's second game - Lincoln Journal Star
Dog Dish: Lincoln's woes against Sioux City continue - Lincoln Journal Star
Photos: Saltdogs, Explorers kick off series with a doubleheader - Lincoln Journal Star
Saltdogs Around the Bases: Smith 'glad' to be home run leader, but focused on winning - Lincoln Journal Star
RailCats box score - Times of Northwest Indiana

Appalachian League
This week's local Appalachian League Games - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
OTTERBOTS RECAP: Danville team picks up two wins - Danville Register & Bee
Getting the split... River Riders split home and home series against Bristol - Elizabethton Star
What happened in the first half of the Appy League season? - Johnson City Press
Appy League is halfway home, so where do we stand? - Kingsport Times-News
McFarling: Dashing around the diamond - Roanoke Times & World News

Atlantic League
Power pitchers issue 13 walks in 11-6 loss to York - Charleston Gazette-Mail

Carolina League
STEVE DeSHAZO: Against Kannapolis, FredNats finally enjoy a level playing field - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
FredNats vs. Kannapolis - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
FredNats' Ydens got a perfect birthday gift: a promotion - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Warren clubs walk-off homer to lift Mudcats over Hillcats - Lynchburg News & Advance
McFarling: Dashing around the diamond - Roanoke Times & World News
Yorke leads Sox past Delmarva - Roanoke Times & World News

Eastern League
Benson, Kwan have big games in RubberDucks' 12-9 loss to Curve - Akron Beacon Journal
The top two teams, regardless of division, will play for Double-A Northeast title - Akron Beacon Journal
Sparkling weekend for Phillies minor leaguers as Reading pitchers combine for no-hitter - Allentown Morning Call
Curve slug their way past Ducks - Altoona Mirror
COVID relief money eyed by NJ minor league baseball teams - Bridgewater Courier-News
The top two teams, regardless of division, will play for Double-A Northeast title - Canton Repository
Team Israel slated to play pre-Olympic tune-up baseball game at FNB Field - Harrisburg Patriot-News
Portland snaps Yard Goats three-game win streak - Hartford Courant
Sea Dogs rally past Yard Goats for a 4-3 win - Portland Press Herald
Fightin Phils Replay: Harrisburg 6, Reading 1 - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Fightin Phils replay: Reading 4, Harrisburg 1 - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
NFL Hall of Famer and Reading High great Lenny Moore remains humble - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Flying Squirrels falter in 9-4 loss to Bowie Baysox - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Frontier League
Bullpen, Silverio lead ValleyCats to sixth consecutive win - Albany Times-Union
Photos: Evansville Otters take on Joliet Slammers at Bosse Field - Evansville Courier & Press
Crushers fall to Yalls, 9-6 - Lorain Morning Journal
Columbus walks off 1-0 win in ninth - Lorain Morning Journal
FRONTIER LEAGUE: Silverio powers Valleycats to 5-3 comeback win over Boulders in series opener - Troy Record
Wild Things thankful for New Jersey generosity - Washington Observer-Reporter

International League
IronPigs lose again to Worcester Red Sox. It's their 10th loss in 13 meetings this season. - Allentown Morning Call
Misery loves company in IronPigs bullpen, which has a 7.43 ERA, 1.84 WHIP in last 24 games. Lehigh Valley is 7-17 in that stretch. - Allentown Morning Call
Sparkling weekend for Phillies minor leaguers as Reading pitchers combine for no-hitter - Allentown Morning Call
RailRiders run past Syracuse - Citizens Voice
RailRiders run past Syracuse - Citizens Voice
Trenton Brooks' RBI single in ninth lifts Columbus Clippers past Indianapolis 1-0 - Columbus Dispatch
Photos from Iowa Cubs' 13th annual citizenship ceremony - Des Moines Register
Stripers shut out by Nashville in return home - Gwinnett Daily Post
Michael Pineda activated, Griffin Jax sent to St. Paul as Twins face White Sox - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Saints hit three homers in routing Iowa 11-1 in series opener - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Former Cape Henry pitcher gains homecoming victory in relief as Durham routs Tides in series opener - Newport News Daily Press
Twins officially reinstate pitcher Michael Pineda to start against White Sox - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Saints flex their muscles in blowout win - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Wilfredo Tovar homers again but Syracuse Mets drop series opener to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 8-3 - Syracuse Post Standard
Mud Hens blow late lead, fall in extra innings in Omaha - Toledo Blade
Tides announce sale of single-game tickets - Virginian Pilot
Norfolk Tides play the Durham Bulls - Virginian Pilot
5 things to know about the WooSox' 7-2 win at Lehigh Valley on Tuesday - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Bulls shutout Norfolk 11-0 on the road - WRAL

Major League Baseball Draft League
Local roundup: Plastiak leads Keys to 3rd straight win - Frederick News-Post
One last time - Warren Tribune-Chronicle
Cutters Rob Marinec has been playing well since his return - Williamsport Sun-Gazette

Midwest League
South Bend rallies past Snappers - Beloit Daily News
Pohlman Field deserves some love - Beloit Daily News
Just a triple shy of a cycle, Alex Isola has big night to help Cedar Rapids Kernels to big win - Cedar Rapids Gazette
Pucheu pitches Dragons to 2-1 win - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps' slide continues; Espinoza suspended - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Slump at 6 straight with blowout loss - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps beat Lake County, 12-3, losing streak continues - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Tuesday Gallery TinCaps vs Lake County - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps Roster Adjustments: Melean promoted, Givin arrives, Sabrowski starting - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Loons beat Lugs in opener, win sixth straight - Midland Daily News
Loons whip Lugnuts for sixth straight win - Midland Daily News
MiLB: Byrd's walkoff single lifts South Bend Cubs over Beloit - South Bend Tribune
Captains slug way to 12-3 win at Fort Wayne - Willoughby News-Herald

Northwest League
Eugene Emerald: Brett Auerbach powers win over Everett AquaSox - Eugene Register-Guard
AquaSox fall to Emeralds in matchup of best in High-A West - Everett Herald
Tanner Morris leads hit parade, Vancouver Canadians drop Spokane Indians in first game of series - Spokane Spokesman-Review

Northwoods League
Bombers looking for fresh start in second half of season - Battle Creek Enquirer
MoonDogs, Governors roll on in Fourth of July baseball action - Bismarck Tribune
MoonDogs rally past Larks - Bismarck Tribune
Rox top Larks in second-half opener - Bismarck Tribune
Baseball: Pierce, Huskies power past Express - Duluth News-Tribune
Duluth's big inning spoils Pancer's Express debut - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Northwoods League: Kingfish manager Porcaro relishes playoff atmosphere of season's first half - Kenosha News
IN PHOTOS: The Kenosha Kingfish begin the second half of their season by hosting the Rockford Rivets - Kenosha News
'Rabbits top Growlers in opener of home series - Kokomo Tribune
Trotter: 10 things I think about the Rochester Honkers at the halfway point - Rochester Post-Bulletin
St. Cloud Rox continue hot streak against Duluth - St. Cloud Times
Bucks second half opener postponed - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Northwoods League: Stingers get a slow second-half start Tuesday - West Central Tribune

Pacific Association
Sports briefs: Tiburon Peninsula, Novato South stay unbeaten in pool play - Marin Independent Journal

Pacific Coast League
Isotopes warming up in July, on field and off - Albuquerque Journal
Albuquerque Isotopes win delayed game against El Paso - KRQE

Pioneer League
Rocky Mountain Vibes set to become 'Lloronas de Montaa Rocosa' for homestand - Colorado Springs Gazette

South Atlantic League
COVID relief money eyed by NJ minor league baseball teams - Asbury Park Press
IronBirds drop opener in Greenville, 6-5, despite Hendersons three hits - Baltimore Sun
Hot Rods drop third straight with 5-2 loss to Rome - Bowling Green Daily News
Braves 5, Hot Rods 2 - Bowling Green Daily News
Cyclones outslugged by rival Renegades - Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Southern League
On Satchel Paiges birthday, the pitchers 6 Rules for Staying Young - AL.com
Lookouts Slap Smokies In Lodolo's Return - Chattanoogan
PHOTOS: Lookouts Take Down Smokies - Chattanoogan
Homecoming for Gary Redus - Decatur Daily

Texas League
Sod Poodles Baseball: Looking ahead to San Antonio series - Amarillo Globe-News
Newest Trav enjoys success in his home debut - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Scores and highlights from Midland RockHounds series - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
ROCKHOUNDS REPORT: 'Hounds win series opener behind McCann's grand slam - Midland Reporter Telegram
Sports briefs - Newton Kansan

Basketball

Canadian Elite Basketball League
Canadiens, Tiger-Cats and other sports 1-offs - Hamilton Spectator
Rattlers, Stingers ready to play back-to-back-to-back - Saskatoon Star Phoenix

NBA G League
Grand Rapids Drive rebrands as Gold, now affiliated with Denver Nuggets - Detroit News
Drive no more: Grand Rapids NBA G League team unveils new nickname, logo - Grand Rapids Press
Grand Rapids Drive change name to Grand Rapids Gold - Holland Sentinel

Women's National Basketball Association
Phoenix Mercury's next big challenge against league-leading Las Vegas Aces - Arizona Republic
Dream have options when handling Chennedy Carters suspension - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Dream suspend Chennedy Carter indefinitely - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Indiana Fever benefit from Victoria Vivians' turnaround - Indianapolis Star
Kiah Stokes adds experience, toughness to Aces - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Short-handed Sparks try to end losing streak in Seattle - Los Angeles Daily News
Lynx-Dallas game preview - Minneapolis Star Tribune
VIDEO: Kayla McBride Knocks Down 9 Triples Again, Finishes with 25 PTS - YouTube
VIDEO: MINNESOTA LYNX vs. DALLAS WINGS: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS (July 7, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Best Assists of June - YouTube

Football

Canadian Football League
CFL halts partnership talks with XFL - Calgary Sun
CFL announces it has jointly halted talks with XFL on formation of potential partnership - CJOB
Winnipegs DJ Lalama of Montreal Alouettes starting CFL season on sidelines - CJOB
JONES: CFL punts partnership talks with XFL - Edmonton Sun
Canadiens, Tiger-Cats and other sports 1-offs - Hamilton Spectator
Import receiver Bray one of seven suspended by Alouettes before camp begins - Montreal Gazette
Saskatchewan Roughriders have major holes to fill at linebacker - Regina Leader-Post
Paxton Lynch brings NFL draft credentials to Saskatchewan Roughriders - Regina Leader-Post
CFL says partnership talks with XFL halted jointly - Winnipeg Free Press
Redblacks counting on ex-Bombers - Winnipeg Free Press
VIDEO: CFL Team Previews 2021: Saskatchewan Roughriders - YouTube
VIDEO: CFL Team Previews 2021: Toronto Argonauts - YouTube
VIDEO: CFL Team Previews 2021: BC Lions - YouTube
VIDEO: CFL Team Previews 2021: Ottawa RedBlacks - YouTube
VIDEO: CFL Team Previews 2021: Calgary Stampeders - YouTube
VIDEO: CFL Team Previews 2021: Montreal Alouettes - YouTube
VIDEO: CFL Team Previews 2021: Edmonton Elks - YouTube
VIDEO: CFL Team Previews 2021: Hamilton Tiger-Cats - YouTube

Indoor Football League
Kurt Warner shares first look at his 'American Underdog' movie - Des Moines Register

XFL
XFL, CFL put collaboration talks on hold, two leagues will not pursue formal working arrangement - CBS Sports
CFL, XFL jointly decide to end talks on formal partnership - ESPN
XFL planning 2023 return after talks on partnership with CFL tabled - ESPN
XFL and CFL will not merge; XFL expected to return in 2023 - USA Today
VIDEO: The XFL Returns 2023 - YouTube

Hockey

American Hockey League
Goalie Michael DiPietro expected to receive significant playing time in Abbotsford - Abbotsford News
Jay Varady back as Roadrunners coach for second stint in Tucson - Arizona Daily Star
Winnipeg Jets agree to terms with forward Dominic Toninato on a multi-year deal - CJOB
Goalie Wedgewood re-signs with New Jersey Devils; Comets add 3 to roster - Utica Observer-Dispatch
Jets ink Toninato - Winnipeg Sun

ECHL
Asterisk chatter belies team's feat - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Roy to play in Slovakia - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Steelheads sign Sheen to two-year extension - Idaho Press-Tribune
Date set for Toledo Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremonies - Toledo Blade
ECHL expansion team Iowa Heartlanders set to join Walleye's Central Division - Toledo Blade
Journey for Jenks pays off in Kelly Cup for former Walleye forward - Toledo Blade

North American Hockey League
Dunkleberger transitions from equipment manager to full-time assistant role with Tomahawks - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat

Ontario Hockey League
Kingston Frontenacs will have a new head coach too - Peterborough Examiner
Former Peterborough Petes player Kurtis Foster named associate coach of the Oshawa Generals - Peterborough Examiner

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
VIDEO: Top 10: Les Plus Beaux Arrêts De La Saison 2020-2021 / The Best Saves from the 2020-21 Season - YouTube

United States Hockey League
Sources: Fatal accident involving former Sioux City Musketeer at Blue Jackets goalie coach's home - KTIV

Western Hockey League
Former Blazers GM Matt Bardsley joining the Philadelphia Flyers. - CFJC
Memories of Moores continue following sudden death of Blazers' president - Kamloops This Week

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
Riptide's No. 1 pick Jeff Teat gets a tourof Nassau Coliseum, lacrosseteam's new home - New York Newsday
VIDEO: ESPN Analyst Field Yates on Passion for Lacrosse & More: Hot Mics - YouTube

Premier Lacrosse League
Costabile, Abbott, Nardella Headline PLL Team of Week 4 - Inside Lacrosse
Rabil, Rowlett, Bell Fined Following In-Game Scuffles on Long Island; PLL Roster Moves - Inside Lacrosse
PLL Week 4 Power Rankings: Past Midway Point of Season, It's Anyone's Guess - Inside Lacrosse
Chris Hogan, Drew Simoneau Traded to Whipsnakes LC - US Lacrosse Magazine
PLL Notebook: Jack Kelly's Triumphant Return, Paul Rabil's Points Record - US Lacrosse Magazine

Other

Major League Rugby
VIDEO: Biggest Hits: Week 16 - YouTube

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Live... from IG Field - Winnipeg Free Press
Light at the end of the tunnel: Valour FC welcomes back fans - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Atlético Ottawa vs. Pacific FC (July 7th, 2021) - YouTube

Major League Soccer
Atlanta United acquires Amar Sejdic from CF Montreal - Access North Georgia
Positive COVID test, fitness may keep Josef Martinez sidelined - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United hires Dimitrios Efstathiou as vice president of soccer operations - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United-Chicago Fire highlights (July 3, 2021) - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United injury updates for Nashville - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United acquires midfielder from Montreal - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Austin FC: Live blog for home match against MLS favorite LAFC - Austin American-Statesman
The New England Revolution are 5-0 at home this season. - Boston Herald
Why Charlotte FC is excited about coach Miguel ngel Ramrez - Charlotte Observer
AP source: Ramirez agrees to become Charlotte FCs 1st coach - Charlotte Observer
MLS trades: FC Cincinnati, Portland Timbers trade roster spot, money - Cincinnati Enquirer
Columbus Crew: Milton Valenzuela out four to six weeks - Columbus Dispatch
Seeking its first road win of the season, FC Dallas looks to shake things up vs. LA Galaxy - Dallas Morning News
Atlanta United obtains MF Amar Sejdic from CF Montreal - Gwinnett Daily Post
Minnesota United facing a tough challenge at Rapids - Gwinnett Daily Post
U.S. mens roster has new look for CONCACAF Gold Cup - Los Angeles Daily News
LAFC hopes to connect on another 3-pointer on the road - Los Angeles Daily News
Galaxy, with Chicharito injured, seek scoring options - Los Angeles Daily News
Gameday preview: Loons at Colorado - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Loons' Dotson finds right place, right time to ask, 'Will you?' - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Down three starters, CF Montral faces stern test against NYCFC - Montreal Gazette
Nashville SC is signing Ak Loba from CF Monterrey in Mexico - Nashville Tennessean
Toronto FC hopeful that Altidore impasse will soon come to a resolution - Toronto Globe and Mail
Toronto FC takes on New England, looking to move ahead after coaching change - Toronto Globe and Mail
Vancouver Whitecaps face Real pressure as late-game defence cracks - Vancouver Province
Crew announces call-ups for July international window - WCMH
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: New England Revolution vs. Toronto FC: July 07, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Seattle Sounders FC vs. Houston Dynamo FC: July 07, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: CF Montréal vs. New York City FC: July 07, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: From New York Red Bulls to RB Leipzig: the Wunderkind, Caden Clark - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
KC NWSL, Canada womens soccer player Diana Matheson retires - Kansas City Star
VIDEO: Verizon Save of the Week Nominees: Week 7 - YouTube

United Soccer League Championship
Q&A with NM Uniteds Austin Yearwood - Albuquerque Journal
El Paso Locomotive player Dylan Mares honored by USL - El Paso Times
New Mexico United to play Friday - KRQE
Riverhounds game at Charleston bumped up due to Hurricane Elsa - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Quick turnaround as Rowdies head south to Miami - Tampa Bay Times
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #ATXvRGV: 07-07-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #CLTvNY: 07-07-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #ATLvIND: 07-07-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #CHSvPIT: 07-07-2021 - YouTube

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