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Headlines for August 7, 2022



Baseball

American Association
Cougars shutout Monarchs 3-0 - Chicago Daily Herald
Lincoln sweeps RedHawks in doubleheader - Fargo Forum
Dog Dish: Saltdogs snap five-game losing streak, clinch series with doubleheader sweep against RedHawks - Lincoln Journal Star
Dog Dish: Saltdogs snap five game losing streak, win first game of doubleheader against RedHawks - Lincoln Journal Star
Gary SouthShore Railcats box scores from Saturday and late Friday, Aug. 5 - Times of Northwest Indiana

Appalachian League
Doughboys blast State Liners in season finale - Johnson City Press
Axmen's regular-season finale washed out - Kingsport Times-News
Local baseball: Salem wins; Turtles walked off in finale - Roanoke Times & World News
Pulaski falls to Elizabethton - Roanoke Times & World News

Atlantic League
Behind the magic: Award shows that Barnstormers, Clipper Magazine Stadium have what it takes to keep fans satisfied - Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
Lancaster beats Staten Island FerryHawks in last at-bat - Staten Island Advance

Carolina League
Local baseball: Salem wins; Turtles walked off in finale - Roanoke Times & World News

Eastern League
Tanner Burns, Thomas Ponticelli pitch RubberDucks over Curve - Akron Beacon Journal
Regional Digest: Noah Davis goes the distance Friday night, but Yard Goats lose - Hartford Courant
RubberDucks flatten the Curve in doubleheader sweep - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Under the Lights: Derry's Sanford signs with Predators - Lawrence Eagle Tribune
Sports Digest: Binelas lifts Sea Dogs to 6-5 win over SeaWolves - Lewiston Sun-Journal

Frontier League
Boomers blowout Windy City 17-8 - Chicago Daily Herald
Crushers cruise to win over Wild Things - Chronicle-Telegram
Crushers tame Wild Things, 5-1, for road win - Lorain Morning Journal
A taste of Japan in the air as Ottawa Titans edge Sussex City Miners - Ottawa Sun
FRONTIER LEAGUE: Cats pounce on Jackals early, take series with 13-5 victory - Troy Record
Lake Erie leaves Wild Things stranded - Washington Observer-Reporter
Wild Things' Cabrera purchased by Marlins - Washington Observer-Reporter

International League
IronPigs bounce back, rally past Syracuse Mets - Allentown Morning Call
Phillies minor league catchers part of a painfully tough fraternity - Allentown Morning Call
Bisons fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre again, 5-1 - Buffalo News
Schmidt sharp as RailRiders return to high-water mark - Citizens Voice
Columbus Clippers: Bo Naylor, Oscar Mercado homer in win vs. Rochester - Columbus Dispatch
Cubs pitcher Hayden Wesneski has earned prized prospect status - Des Moines Register
Stripers lose fourth straight at Charlotte - Gwinnett Daily Post
Saints pitching staff earns first shutout of season, beats Omaha 5-0 - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Kyle Stowers walk-off double caps Tides comeback victory over Nashville - Newport News Daily Press
WooSox notebook: Triston Casas and Eric Hosmer among products of Florida high schools strong baseball tradition - Springfield Republican
Devlin Granberg goes 3-for-4 with two home runs, Kole Cottam doubles in Triple A debut as WooSox win third straight, 9-1 over Durham - Springfield Republican
Four St. Paul Saints pitchers combine on first shutout of season, 5-0 over Omaha Storm Chasers - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Lehigh Valley edges out Syracuse, 7-4 - Syracuse Post Standard
Mud Hens shut out Iowa on the road, 6-0 - Toledo Blade
Tides offense stays quiet as Squeezers in loss to Worcester - Virginian Pilot
Newcomer Michael Beltre hits first Triple-A homer to help lift RailRiders to win - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
WooSox' Franchy Cordero stays upbeat while trying to work way back to Boston - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Bulls drop third straight in Worcester - WRAL

Major League Baseball Draft League
Thunders Ryan McCarthy hoping to turn strong season into affiliated contract - Trentonian
Scrappers halt skid, rally late - Warren Tribune-Chronicle
Williamsport Crosscutters defeat Trenton Thunder on Saturday night 6-4 - Williamsport Sun-Gazette

Midwest League
Ups and downs, but an infinitely better 2022 season for C.R. Kernels relief pitcher Bradley Hanner - Cedar Rapids Gazette
Dragons fall to Peoria - Dayton Daily News
Dragons fall to Chiefs - Dayton Daily News
Pregame: TinCaps (43-58, 16-19 second half) vs. South Bend Cubs (57-44, 23-12) - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Wolf dominates to lead TinCaps to split DH - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps split doubleheader with Cubs - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps beat South Bend, 1-0 in doubleheader nightcap - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps lose to South Bend, 6-3, in doubleheader opener - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Doubleheader Pregame: TinCaps (42-57, 15-18 second half) vs. South Bend Cubs (56-43, 22-11) - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Captains double up Loons, 6-3 - Midland Daily News
Alcantara experiences growth spurt with Bandits - Quad City Times
Quick change leads to Bandits' loss - Quad-Cities Online
PHOTOS: Captains Cleveland Sports History Night, Aug. 6, 2022 - Willoughby News-Herald
Captains victorious on Cleveland Sports History Night over Great Lakes 6-3 - Willoughby News-Herald

Northwest League
AquaSox battered, drop 4th straight game to Hops - Everett Herald
Scoresheet: Sabrina Ionescu making more WNBA history with Liberty - Portland Tribune
Case Williams impressive in High-A debut, Spokane Indians drop Eugene 6-2 - Spokane Spokesman-Review

Northwoods League
Northwoods League: Stingers slip by Huskies - Duluth News-Tribune
Loggers in MLB - La Crosse Tribune
Northwoods League: Stingers Klein joins Twins organization - West Central Tribune

Pacific Coast League
The numbers behind baseballs triple play - KRQE
Giants Drew Robinson spreads the word about mental health - Sacramento Bee
How BaseVols in the League Fared This Week - Tacoma News Tribune
Seattles Haniger returns from injured list Saturday - Tacoma News Tribune

Pecos League
Invaders upset first-seeded Garden City in playoffs - Roswell Daily Record

Pioneer League
Glacier Range Riders use home runs to beat Billings Mustangs - Billings Gazette
Walk off grand slam ends Rockies' skid - Grand Junction Sentinel
Steven Howe shares his love for baseball and life with the Grand Valley - Grand Junction Sentinel
Northern Colorado Owlz defeat Rocky Mountain Vibes, 20-4, on the road - Greeley Tribune
Missoula PaddleHeads explode for 15 runs, capsize Great Falls Voyagers - Missoulian

South Atlantic League
IronBirds endure long day, but make it worthwhile with two wins over Wilmington - Baltimore Sun
Saturday's Tourists-Crawdads game postponed; doubleheader set for Sunday - Hickory Daily Record

Texas League
Leandro Cedeno crushing baseballs, expectations with the Amarillo Sod Poodles - Amarillo Globe-News
Sod Poodles drop seventh straight with Saturday's 11-2 loss to Frisco - Amarillo Globe-News
Hooks broadcaster Michael Coffin living dream as voice of franchise - Corpus Christi Caller-Times

Basketball

NBA G League
VIDEO: The Top 20 CRAZIEST Dunks of the 2021-22 G League Season - YouTube

Women's National Basketball Association
Mercury rally without Taurasi, Diggins-Smith in win over Liberty - Arizona Republic
Phoenix Mercury reclaim playoff spot with victory over New York Liberty - Arizona Republic
Chicago Sky beat Connecticut for franchise-record 25th win - Chicago Daily Southtown
Parker, Sky beat Sun 94-91, set franchise's win record - Connecticut Post
Wings mount massive comeback, secure fourth straight win with OT victory over Fever - Dallas Morning News
Lynx F Napheesa Collier returns to court after recently giving birth - Gwinnett Daily Post
Dream aim to continue ascent in road game vs. Lynx - Gwinnett Daily Post
Fever drop overtime game to Dallas despite Henderson, Hull - Indianapolis Star
Aces coaches, players support Griner after sentencing - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Lynx's Napheesa Collier will return today after giving birth in May - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Lynx's Collier could return as early as this week - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Souhan: Don't go, Sylvia ... but if you do, thanks for the memories - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Lynx's Collier could return as early as next week - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Sue Bird at peace for what could be final home game with Seattle Storm - My Northwest
Mercury spoil Sabrina Ionescu's milestone, top Liberty - New York Newsday
Liberty lose key game despite Sabrina Ionescu's historic night - New York Post
Mystics lose to Sparks after late no-call - Washington Post
Yahoo Sports Sabrina Ionescu sets new WNBA standard for points, rebounds, assists in a season - Yahoo Sports
VIDEO: ATLANTA DREAM vs. MINNESOTA LYNX: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: August 7, 2022 - YouTube
VIDEO: LOS ANGELES SPARKS vs. WASHINGTON MYSTICS: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: August 7, 2022 - YouTube
VIDEO: LAS VEGAS ACES vs. SEATTLE STORM: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: August 7, 2022 - YouTube
VIDEO: CONNECTICUT SUN vs. CHICAGO SKY: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: August 7, 2022 - YouTube
VIDEO: NEW YORK LIBERTY vs. PHOENIX MERCURY: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: August 6, 2022 - YouTube

Football

Canadian Football League
Rourke reaches new heights as B.C. Lions rout struggling Edmonton Elks 46-14 - Abbotsford News
Edmonton Elks suffer another beatdown at the hands of hungry Lions - Edmonton Journal
SIDELINES: Elks' loss is B.C. Lions' gain with viral-video star Ross - Edmonton Journal
5 THINGS: No time for Elks to lick their wounds in demoralizing loss - Edmonton Sun
Ti-cats lose yet another lead - Hamilton Spectator
Toronto Argonauts rally for 34-20 home victory over Hamilton Tiger-Cats - Hamilton Spectator
Toronto Argonauts rally for 34-20 home victory over Hamilton Tiger-Cats - Hamilton Spectator
Argos take down Tiger-Cats on a starry night in the city - Hamilton Spectator
NOT GOOD ENOUGH: No more excuses as Redblacks take bye week to re-assess - Ottawa Citizen
Toronto Argonauts rally for 34-20 home victory over Hamilton Tiger-Cats - Toronto Globe and Mail
Toronto Argonauts rally for 34-20 home victory over Hamilton Tiger-Cats - Toronto Star
Argos take down Tiger-Cats on a starry night in the city - Toronto Star
Lions 46, Elks 14: Running out of superlatives for the superhuman Nathan Rourke - Vancouver Province
VIDEO: Edmonton at BC - Week 9 - YouTube

Indoor Football League
QC STEAMWHEELERS: Sheets is making his mark with hometown team - Quad City Times
Photos: Quad City Steamwheelers' Nate Sheets - Quad City Times
QC STEAMWHEELERS: Sheets is making his mark with hometown team - Quad-Cities Online

United States Football League
Chiefs to sign former USFL WR Devin Gray on one-year deal - Chiefs Wire
Jaguars sign former USFL RB Matt Colburn, waive/injured RB Nathan Cottrell - Jaguars Wire
Saints sign former USFL cornerback Quenton Meeks after group tryout - Saints Wire
VIDEO: Top 10 USFL Defensive Plays of the Season: USFL - YouTube

Hockey

Western Hockey League
World juniors a tough sell to Edmonton hockey fans - Edmonton Journal

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
Evoca enters market offering alternative for sports fans looking to watch Colorado's professional teams - Colorado Springs Gazette

Premier Lacrosse League
Oh What a Night: Garnsey, Thompson, Bertrand Bring the Craziness in 'Woods' Win Over Cannons - Inside Lacrosse
Hannah's Heroics Highlight Saturday's Hot Tripleheader in Denver - Inside Lacrosse

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
HFX Wanderers' winless woes linger in hot Hamilton, lose 1-0 to Forge on early goal - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Forge wins 1-0 - Hamilton Spectator
Coach Martin Nash misses York United game in Winnipeg after positive COVID test - Winnipeg Free Press
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Valour FC vs. York United (August 7th, 2022) - YouTube
VIDEO: CanPL Newsroom: Valour Inch Closer to the Playoffs, Forge Extend Lead at the Top - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Atletico Ottawa vs FC Edmonton (August 7th, 2022) - YouTube

Major League Soccer
United beats Sounders with dramatic goal in stoppage - Access North Georgia
Atlanta United fans recall special memories of Darren Eales - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Southern Fried Soccer: Atlanta United 2, Seattle 1 - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Andrew Gutmans goal could spark Atlanta Uniteds season - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Andrew Gutmans late goal lifts Atlanta United past Seattle - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Austin FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes: Highlights, scores at Q2 Stadium - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC could bolster playoff chances with games versus bad teams - Austin American-Statesman
Revolution beat Orlando City despite patchwork lineup, break six-game winless streak - Boston Globe
What makes Charlotte FC fans so great in inaugural season? - Charlotte Observer
Chicago Fire beats Charlotte FC as MLS playoff race heats up - Charlotte Observer
Przybylko sparks Fire to 3-2 victory over Charlotte FC - Chicago Daily Herald
Chicago Fire edge Charlotte FC 3-2 behind Kacper Przybykos 2 goals, extending their unbeaten streak to 5 - Chicago Daily Southtown
Red-hot Fire win on road, move into playoff spot - Chicago Sun Times
Chicago Fire edge Charlotte FC 3-2 behind Kacper Przybykos 2 goals, extending their unbeaten streak to 5 - Chicago Tribune
FC Cincinnati pounds first-place Philadelphia Union in 3-1 victory - Cincinnati Enquirer
Photos: FC Cincinnati hosts Philadelphia Union, 8/6 - Cincinnati Enquirer
Zardes' hat trick leads Rapids over Minnesota United 4-3 - Colorado Springs Gazette
Evoca enters market offering alternative for sports fans looking to watch Colorado's professional teams - Colorado Springs Gazette
Photos: Columbus Crew 3, NYCFC 2 - Columbus Dispatch
Columbus Crew win at home behind goals by Zelarayan, Cucho Hernandez - Columbus Dispatch
FC Dallas concedes, equalizes in stoppage time to salvage 1-1 draw against Timbers - Dallas Morning News
Cristian Arango sparks LAFC to 4-1 romp over Real Salt Lake; Gareth Bale scores - Deseret News
Andrew Gutman's late goal helps Atlanta United jolt Sounders - Gwinnett Daily Post
Much joy in Sporting Kansas Citys win over LA Galaxy - Kansas City Star
RSL falls 4-1 to star-studded LAFC in front of record-setting crowd - KSL
Galaxy lose to Sporting K.C. despite two goals by 'Chicharito' - Los Angeles Times
Cristian Arango and Gareth Bale score in LAFC win over Real Salt Lake - Los Angeles Times
MLS match recap: Inter Miami 2, CF Montreal 2 - Miami Herald
Loons lose 4-3 at Colorado after long weather delay - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Jack Todd: Wilfried Nancy's CF Montral is a very pleasant surprise - Montreal Gazette
Miami scores late to net 2-2 draw with CF Montral - Montreal Gazette
Gutmans late goal lifts Atlanta United over Seattle Sounders 2-1 - My Northwest
Nashville SC winless streak reaches five games in 4-3 Toronto FC loss - Nashville Tennessean
NYCFC falls to Columbus Crew on Lucas Zelarayn's goal - New York Newsday
No defense for Orlando City in 3-0 home loss to New England - Orlando Sentinel
Portland Timbers play to bizarre, thrilling 1-1 draw vs. FC Dallas - Portland Oregonian
Portland Timbers vs. FC Dallas score updates, live stream, odds, time, tv channel, how to watch online (8/6/22) - Portland Oregonian
Timbers, FC Dallas swap stoppage-time goals in 1-1 draw - Portland Tribune
Gutman's late goal lifts Atlanta United over Sounders 2-1 - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Loons goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair struggles in 4-3 loss to Colorado Rapids - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Toronto FC gets two goals from Osorio, two from Italy in 4-3 win over Nashville - Toronto Star
D.C. United defense tightens, attack sputters in draw with Red Bulls - Washington Post
Zelarayn rallies Crew to 3-2 victory over New York City FC - WCMH
Przybylko sparks Fire to 3-2 victory over Charlotte FC - WRAL
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Atlanta United FC vs. Seattle Sounders FC: August 06, 2022 - YouTube
VIDEO: Watch Every Single Goal from Week 24 in MLS - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Real Salt Lake vs. Los Angeles Football Club: August 06, 2022 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Colorado Rapids vs. Minnesota United FC: August 06, 2022 - YouTube
VIDEO: Gareth Bale INCREDIBLE Solo Goal for LAFC - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Portland Timbers vs. FC Dallas: August 06, 2022 - YouTube
VIDEO: Chiellini Casually SWATTING a Ball at Midfield - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
Pride confront familiar faces vs. Angel City in key match - Orlando Sentinel
Portland Thorns goalkeeper Bella Bixby embraces growth through grief - Portland Tribune
VIDEO: San Diego Wave FC vs. Kansas City Current Highlights, Presented by Nationwide: August 7, 2022 - YouTube
VIDEO: Portland Thorns FC vs. North Carolina Courage Highlights, Presented by Nationwide: August 5, 2022 - YouTube

United Soccer League Championship
Phoenix Rising, Las Vegas Lights play to draw - Arizona Republic
Switchbacks come back from deficit, draw with Orange County SC 3-3 - Colorado Springs Gazette
Detroit City FC sees 5-game unbeaten string end in loss to Tampa Bay - Detroit News
NM United sees worst loss at home against Miami - KRQE
Fletcher scores twice to lift Loudoun United to 2-0 win - Loudoun Times-Mirror
Russell Cicerone scores twice as Riverhounds' hot streak continues - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Sacramento Republic escape with Rio Grande tie - Sacramento Bee
Rowdies extend unbeaten streak to 13 with win over Detroit City FC - Tampa Bay Times
VIDEO: Bicycle Kick Goal? for Your First Career Goal? Sure. Why Not? #shorts - YouTube
VIDEO: Orange County SC vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC - Game Highlights: 08-08-2022 - YouTube
VIDEO: Phoenix Rising FC vs. Las Vegas Lights FC - Game Highlights: 08-06-2022 - YouTube
VIDEO: Sacramento Republic FC vs. Rio Grande Valley FC - Game Highlights: 08-06-2022 - YouTube

United Soccer League One
Gio Calixtro's goal not enough for FC Tucson in loss to Kickers - Arizona Daily Star
Chattanooga FC, Red Wolves cruise at home to continue unbeaten runs - Chattanooga Times & Free Press
Rain Did Not dampen Red Wolves Resolve In Win - Chattanoogan
VIDEO: Central Valley Fuego FC vs. Union Omaha - Game Highlights: 08-06-2022 - YouTube

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