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Headlines for June 9, 2021
Baseball
American AssociationFourth Railroader pitcher transferred to MLB club - Cleburne Times Review
David Washington solo shot lifts Milwaukee over RedHawks in 11 innings - Fargo Forum
Photos: Saltdogs blast Apollos in first game of series - Lincoln Journal Star
Dog Dish: Saltdogs run to franchise-record seven stolen bases in blowout of Houston - Lincoln Journal Star
Photos: Saltdogs host Apollos in first game of series - Lincoln Journal Star
Saltdogs Around the Bases: Dogs getting a lift at back end; Smith continues to climb franchise charts - Lincoln Journal Star
Goldeyes not pushing panic button - Winnipeg Free Press
Appalachian LeagueWhistlePigs deferred, Ridge Runners derailed - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
WhistlePigs deferred, Ridge Runners derailed - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Flyboys Treat Large Crowd To Win, Fireworks In Home Opener - Greeneville Sun
Doughboys, Flyboys combine for 25 negative pitching stats - Johnson City Press
Axmen hold on to early lead, top Riders 7-3 - Kingsport Times-News
Atlantic LeaguePower hangs on for 8-7 win over Lexington - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Honey Hunters get back to .500 with win at Lancaster Barnstormers - Gaston Gazette
California LeagueHow has the Oakland A's No. 1 pick faired in Stockton - Stockton Record
Carolina LeagueThe Minors: FredNats can't weather Salem's storm - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Fredericksburg Nationals at Salem - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Cannon Ballers Chronicle: Kannapolis dodges raindrops, grabs couple of wins - Kannapolis Independent Tribune
Hillcats' offense remains in slump in series opener against Shorebirds - Lynchburg News & Advance
Eastern LeagueRubberDucks can't hold off Curve in 7-6 loss on the road - Akron Beacon Journal
Run in eighth inning lifts Altoona past divison foe Ducks - Altoona Mirror
RubberDucks can't hold off Curve in 7-6 loss on the road - Canton Repository
Hartford's Dunkin' Donuts Park, home of Yard Goats, named 'Best Double-A Ballpark' for third time - Connecticut Post
What we learned: Erie SeaWolves show offensive power on road trip - Erie Times-News
Lipcius leads Erie SeaWolves to victory over Somerset at UPMC Park - Erie Times-News
Dunkin Donuts Park named Double-As best baseball venue for third time - Hartford Courant
Minor League Baseball: Fisher Cats blow 6-run lead to Portland - Lawrence Eagle Tribune
Sea Dogs rally past Fisher Cats as fans return without restrictions - Portland Press Herald
Fightin Phils Replay: Reading 5, Hartford 2 - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Former Virginia State pitcher, major leaguer Clay Rapada making stop in Richmond as Giants staffer - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Full capacity at PNG Field for Curve games - WTAJ
Frontier LeagueValleyCats talk to former big-league pitchers amid flurry of moves - Albany Times-Union
Arjona goes the distance for Boomers in 8-0 win over Joliet - Chicago Daily Herald
Sussex NJ Miners minor league baseball a different kind of minors - Montclair Times
Todd Frazier to join Sussex County Miners in preparation for Olympics - New Jersey Herald
After loneliness of pod-style schedule, Washington Wild Things amped up by fans' return - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Wild Things fall to 4-8 after loss to Jackals - Washington Observer-Reporter
International LeagueLehigh Valley Flashback June 9: In 2006, plans to bring IronPigs to Lehigh Valley set in motion - Allentown Morning Call
Darick Halls pinch hit, two-run double leads Lehigh Valley past Rochester 4-2 in opener of six-game series at Coca-Cola Park. - Allentown Morning Call
Mets' McNeil expected to start rehab assignment by Sunday - Auburn Citizen
Sean Kirst: In a big-league dream, a hint at mending expressway wounds? - Buffalo News
Jones, Marabell lead Columbus Clippers past Iowa Cubs - Columbus Dispatch
Stripers rained out in Memphis - Gwinnett Daily Post
Back from 'embarrassing play,' Refsnyder immediately injured again - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Reusse: Buxton has plenty to prove for the big contract he wants - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Yankees-Twins series begins with Michael Pineda facing his former teammates - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Bullpen shines as Tides open series with victory at Jacksonville - Newport News Daily Press
Britton bombs, but RailRiders rally - Scranton Times-Tribune
Twins Byron Buxton triples in first game of rehab assignment with Saints - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Twins general manager Thad Levine not yet ready to declare team sellers - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Syracuse Mets return home, get trounced by Worcester 11-4 - Syracuse Post Standard
Mud Hens fall to Bats in series opener - Toledo Blade
Photo Gallery: Bats 9, Mud Hens 3 - Toledo Blade
Tigers' Candelario placed on bereavement list - Toledo Blade
Yankees Zack Britton hits speed bump in rehab start with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre - Trenton Times
Bisons cough up lead in loss to first-place Scranton - Trentonian
Yankees' Zack Britton rehabs as Bisons begin six-game series with Scranton - Trentonian
Bullpen shines as Tides open series with victory at Jacksonville - Virginian Pilot
Connor Wong, Jeter Downs, Ryan Weber, Worcester Red Sox, Syracuse Mets - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Bulls topple Knights 8-5 thanks to seven-run fourth - WRAL
Major League Baseball Draft LeagueKeys get roster infusion - Frederick News-Post
Yankees Zack Britton hits speed bump in rehab start with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre - Newark Star-Ledger
Midwest LeagueWisconsin Timber Rattlers ride Reese Olson's arm, JeVon Ward's bat - Appleton Post-Crescent
Beloit rallies to pop Kernels - Beloit Daily News
Dragons rally from 7-0 deficit to beat Great Lakes - Dayton Daily News
Homza shines in loss to Captains - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps struggling to solve Captains; tickets on sale June 15 - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps fall to Lake County, 8-3, third straight loss - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Tuesday Gallery: TinCaps vs. Captains - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Pregame: TinCaps (13-16) vs. Lake County (15-15) - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
RIVER BANDITS: Bandits work around miscues for 6-3 victory - Quad City Times
South Bend Cubs takes series opener over Wisconsin - South Bend Tribune
Nolan Jones doubles three times, Columbus hangs on - Willoughby News-Herald
Captains reign at Fort Wayne - Willoughby News-Herald
Northwest LeagueAquaSox down Emeralds in battle of High-A Wests best - Everett Herald
Helcris Olivarez' up-and-down season continues, Spokane Indians fall to Vancouver Canadians - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Spokane Indians pregame: Michael Toglia brings power stroke into series with Vancouver - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Spokane Indians notebook: Riley Pint, fourth overall pick in 2016, retires from baseball - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Northwoods LeagueBaseball: Huskies don't capitalize on fast start, fall to Loggers - Duluth News-Tribune
Express out-hit Mud Puppies, but fall 8-1 - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Kingfish use 4-run eighth inning to snag win over Mallards, move into tie for first place - Kenosha News
Kingfish rally late to upend Mallards - Kenosha News
Sports briefs for Wednesday, June 9 - Kokomo Tribune
MLB: Former La Crosse Logger Riley Adams debuts with Blue Jays - La Crosse Tribune
Northwoods League: Loggers beat Duluth for third straight win - La Crosse Tribune
Departing Thompson, Castillo will leave holes in Honkers' lineup - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Honkers' bullpen struggles again in loss to St. Cloud - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Pit Spitters drop opener in Battle Creek - Traverse City Record-Eagle
Stingers rally late to beat the Bucks - West Central Tribune
Kingfish rally late to upend Mallards - Wisconsin State Journal
Pacific Coast LeagueIsotopes lose series finale, fall to 9-21 - Albuquerque Journal
Round Rock Express: Delino Deshields Jr. biding time for MLB call up - Austin American-Statesman
LVCVA eyes arbitration to settle dispute in ballpark naming rights deal - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Mariners Jarred Kelenic calls move back to Class AAA Tacoma blessing in disguise - Tacoma News Tribune
Mariners top prospect Jarred Kelenic looking to reset with Triple-A Tacoma - Tacoma News Tribune
Pioneer LeagueChukars blow out Vibes, 20-5, for third straight win - Idaho Falls Post Register
In 30-run marathon, Ogden Raptors beat Grand Junction to claim franchise best 13-game win streak - Ogden Standard-Examiner
South Atlantic LeagueIronBirds score big late in 10-1 rout of Bowling Green - Baltimore Sun
Hot Rods drop series opener to Aberdeen - Bowling Green Daily News
IronBirds 10, Hot Rods 1 - Bowling Green Daily News
Crawdads game postponed; doubleheader set for Thursday - Hickory Daily Record
Dash holds off Drive - Winston-Salem Journal
Southern League1 of 9,113 Blue Wahoos Wallop Lookouts 9-3 - Game Called in 7th Because of Rain - Chattanoogan
Blue Wahoos baseball: Pensacola takes rain-shortened opener - Pensacola News Journal
Former Blue Wahoos pitcher set to become first Air Force grad in MLB - Pensacola News Journal
Texas LeagueSod Poodles fall to Hooks despite late rally - Amarillo Globe-News
Hooks Baseball: Scores and highlights from Amarillo series - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
ROCKHOUNDS REPORT: 'Hounds suffer 3rd straight loss, drop opener to Missions - Midland Reporter Telegram
Allen returns as part of RockHounds roster moves - Midland Reporter Telegram
Sports briefs - Newton Kansan
Jeren Kendall leads Drillers past Wind Surge in homestand opener - Tulsa World
Basketball
NBA G LeagueCanton Charge moving to Cleveland for 2021-22 NBA G League season - Canton Repository
Greensboro Swarm to open 2021-22 NBA G League season in November - Greensboro News and Record
Canton Charge moving to Cleveland for 2021-22 NBA G League season - Massillon Independent
Women's National Basketball AssociationPhoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner asking fans to 'be respectful' to her teammates - Arizona Republic
Dallas Wings edge Phoenix Mercury despite Brittney Griner's big night - Arizona Republic
Arike Ogunbowale scores 22 as Dallas Wings beat Phoenix Mercury - Dallas Morning News
Storm, Dream look to return to their winning ways - Gwinnett Daily Post
Its next player up for the Connecticut Sun without Jonquel Jones - Hartford Courant
Winning streak ends for Lynx with 85-81 loss to Washington - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Lynx waste an opportunity and fall to Mystics - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Natasha Cloud steps forward as Mystics beat Lynx - Washington Post
VIDEO: Kelsey Mitchell Hits Season Highs in Scoring, 3PM (June 9, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Courtney Vandersloot Drops 17 PTS, 9 AST (June 9, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: INDIANA FEVER vs. CHICAGO SKY: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS (June 9, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Loyd (18 PTS, 4 AST) ,Stewart (15 PTS, 9 REB) Lead Storm in Scoring vs. Dream (June 9, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: SEATTLE STORM vs. ATLANTA DREAM: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 9, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Top 3 Plays: June 8, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: DALLAS WINGS VS. PHOENIX MERCURY: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS (June 8, 2021) - YouTube
Football
Canadian Football LeagueThings in Edmonton about to get Wilder with Elks new running back - Edmonton Journal
Head down, antlers up for new Edmonton Elks running back Wilder Jr. - Edmonton Journal
With the NHL getting border restriction exemptions, will the CFL be next? - Hamilton Spectator
Rob Vanstone: Craving long-awaited clarity from the CFL - Regina Leader-Post
Champions Indoor FootballSports briefs - Newton Kansan
Indoor Football LeagueA Grip on Sports: The lineup will change at Gonzaga, but the goals will remain the same - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Spokane Shock rewind: Troy Evans Jr. did it all against Northern Arizona, including a trash-talk session - Spokane Spokesman-Review
VIDEO: Spokane Shock at Sioux Falls Storm - YouTube
VIDEO: Duke City at Northern Arizona - YouTube
VIDEO: Frisco Fighters at Mass Pirates - YouTube
VIDEO: Iowa Barnstormers at Bismarck Bucks - YouTube
VIDEO: Week 7 Offensive Player of the Week: Drew Powell, QB Arizona Rattlers - YouTube
VIDEO: Week 7 Defensive Player of the Week: Bakari Triggs, DB Green Bay Blizzard - YouTube
VIDEO: Week 7 Special Teams Player of the Week: Bryce Crawford, K Frisco Fighters - YouTube
United States Football LeagueInsider Talk: USFLs effect on the CFL, McLeod Bethel-Thompsons bonus, Trivel Pintos charge - 3DownNation
Will Gunslingers return in new USFL, or will Austin sack SA? - San Antonio Business Journal
Sports on TV: A look at how the new USFL might survive (and how the old one perished) - The Athletic
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueStars prospect Thomas Harley knocking on the door of NHL after standout AHL season - Dallas Morning News
Garbage Bag Day for Jets - Winnipeg Free Press
Perfetti brings home the gold - Winnipeg Free Press
ECHLAllen's Les Lancaster named ECHL's defenseman of the year - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
'Finisher' Nellis caps Komets' 3-2 playoff victory - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Late goal puts K's up 1-0 - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Nellis' 2 goals pace K's in playoff-opening victory - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Nellis' 2 goals pace K's in playoff-opening victory - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Komets' Boudreau: 3rd in Coach of the Year - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Sports briefs - Newton Kansan
ECHL hockey playoffs: Fort Wayne Komets beat Wichita Thunder - Wichita Eagle
North American Hockey LeagueThree Bruins Selected to NAHL Top Prospects Tournament - Austin Daily Herald
Johnstown's Mike Letizia wins COY, 5 Tomahawks earn NAHL honors - Daily American
Ice Dogs pick up four postseason awards - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Ahearn, Letizia earn top honors in NAHL East - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
VIDEO: Payton Matsui - NAHL Forward of the Year - YouTube
VIDEO: Jake Sibell - NAHL Most Valuable Player and Goaltender of the Year - YouTube
VIDEO: Jay Ahearn - NAHL Rookie of the Year - YouTube
VIDEO: Grant Docter - NAHL Defenseman of the Year - YouTube
Ontario Hockey LeagueSpitfires quickly closing in on securing Chicago sniper O'Flaherty - Ottawa Citizen
Carter Schoonderwoerd remembered by Peterborough Petes as a player well-respected by teammates, coaches - Peterborough Examiner
Peterborough Petes add to offensive depth by picking Tyler Bono, Jaden Reyers in U18 draft - Peterborough Examiner
Peterborough Petes prospect Carter Schoonderwoerd dies suddenly at age 19 - Peterborough Examiner
Two Jr. Greyhounds earn opportunities in OHL U18 draft - Soo Today
Top prospect Brandt Clarke on experience in Slovakia, winning under-18 gold - TSN
Hometown pressure doesnt faze Kitchener Rangers pick Brady Schwindt - Waterloo Record
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey LeagueTeam Canada coach understood why womens world championship axed - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Nathan MacKinnon drawing harsh criticism with Avalanche on brink of elimination - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
SPHLThunderbolts announce new general manager - WEHT
Western Hockey LeagueWheat Kings encouraging vaccination efforts - Brandon Sun
Winterhawks president resigns - Portland Tribune
Wolf repeats as WHL goalie of the year; Bedard named top rookie - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Rebels still looking to add assistant coach - Red Deer Advocate
Regina Pats' Connor Bedard named WHL's top rookie - Regina Leader-Post
Lacrosse
National Lacrosse LeagueVIDEO: The Warm Up: Episode 22 with John Grant Jr., HoF Class of 2021 - YouTube
Other
Major League RugbyVIDEO: MLR Biggest Hits: Week 12 - YouTube
Soccer
Major League SoccerMLS All-Stars will take on LIGA MX All-Stars in LA - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff learned about team on road stretch - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff discusses upcoming match versus Kansas City - Austin American-Statesman
MLS: How to watch, stream Austin FC vs. Sporting Kansas City - Austin American-Statesman
Christian Fuchs signing sets Charlotte FC up for success - Charlotte Observer
New Columbus Crew OhioHealth Performance Center - Columbus Dispatch
Columbus Crew: Is the new stadium becoming Lower.com Field? - Columbus Dispatch
Video: New OhioHealth Performance Center for Columbus Crew - Columbus Dispatch
Columbus Crew's new training facility aligns club's aspirations - Columbus Dispatch
Inter Miamis Rodolfo Pizarro linked to Liga MX clubs - Florida Sun-Sentinel
The best goals scored in history of Childrens Mercy Park - Kansas City Star
Panthers owner David Tepper speaks on new Charlotte stadium - Rock Hill Herald
Jaime Moreno and Kevin Payne elected to Hall of Fame; Hope Solo misses again - Washington Post
Columbus Crew unveils new state-of-the-art training center - WCMH
VIDEO: Dream Liga MX vs. MLS All-Star Rosters: Gignac, Jorge Campos, Carlos Vela, Landon Donovan - YouTube
VIDEO: 2021 All-Star Game Announcement: MLS vs. Liga MX - YouTube
National Women's Soccer LeagueWomen's pro soccer coming to San Diego in 2022 - Los Angeles Times
Nadia Nadim is Racing Louisville FCs latest international signing - Louisville Courier-Journal
Prolific goalscorer Nadia Nadim signs with Racing Louisville FC - Louisville Courier-Journal
NWSL announces new expansion franchise in San Diego; Jill Ellis to lead - Orlando Sentinel
With Sacramento out, Burkle announces San Diego NWSL team - Sacramento Bee
Tuesday Sports in Brief - San Diego Union-Tribune
VIDEO: Verizon Save of the Week Winner: Ashlyn Harris, Orlando Pride: Week 4 - YouTube
United Soccer League ChampionshipWatch Live: San Diego Loyal at Orange County SC - FOX 5
More Than An Athlete: RGV FC Toros give back to Sea Turtle Inc. - KGBT
Loudoun United falls short against Charleston - Loudoun Times-Mirror
LouCity's Jonathan Gomez talks training with the Mexican national team - Louisville Courier-Journal
Soccer blog names San Antonio FC's Viva Kit a May favorite - San Antonio Express News
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #ELPvIND: 6-9-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #ATLvSKC: 6-9-2021 - YouTube
United Soccer League OneChattanooga Lady Red Wolves joining USL W League - Chattanooga Times & Free Press
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #TORvTRM: 6-9-2021 - YouTube
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