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Headlines for June 10, 2021
Baseball
American AssociationColumn: He loved Indian Creek. But Joe Piekarz, who grew up in Streamwood, gives up being a road warrior for Marmion opportunity. - Aurora Beacon News
RedHawks pitcher McGovern gets 'life-changing' call-up to Major League organization - Fargo Forum
Milwaukee completes shutout win over RedHawks - Fargo Forum
The Explorers lose to Chicago 6-2 for Third loss in a Row - KTIV
Dog Dish: Bottom of Houston order makes hay as Saltdogs fall 5-4 - Lincoln Journal Star
Saltdogs Around the Bases: Vidal riding hot streak as he's reunited with manager Jodie - Lincoln Journal Star
Oconomowoc's new baseball team is dedicated to dogs in Lake Country - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Chicago Dogs beat Sioux City for third straight game - Sioux City Journal
Appalachian LeagueRidge Runners beat Sock Puppets at Burlington, WhistlePigs rained out - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Ridge Runners beat Sock Puppets at Burlington, WhistlePigs rained out - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
LOCAL BRIEFS: Abingdon boys finish 2nd in Region 3D track - Bristol Herald Courier
Appy League... Flyboys drop seesaw battle at home against Johnson City - Elizabethton Star
Axmen fall River Riders in the opening game of series - Elizabethton Star
Flyboys Fall, Drop Into 3-Way Tie For First - Greeneville Sun
Doughboys score a dozen to down Flyboys - Johnson City Press
Cox does whatever is needed for Doughboys - Johnson City Press
Axmen, Elizabethton battle in one-run affair - Kingsport Times-News
Atlantic LeagueHoney Hunters have winning record for first time in franchise history - Gaston Gazette
Trejo homers twice as Rockers bag Ducks, 7-2 - High Point Enterpise
Eastern LeagueRubberDucks relievers give up eight runs in 14-13 loss to Curve - Akron Beacon Journal
Ferndale grad to have PNG debut Friday for Curve - Altoona Mirror
Castro proves to be a prophet in Curve victory - Altoona Mirror
John Valente discusses another SeaWolves win - Erie Times-News
Northeast League: Erie SeaWolves win 2nd straight vs. Somerset - Erie Times-News
Erie SeaWolves host dogs and their owners for Bark at the Park - Erie Times-News
Taylor homers, but Sea Dogs rallies to beat Fisher Cats - Lawrence Eagle Tribune
Fightin Phils replay: Reading 6, Hartford - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Flying Squirrels' Jos Alguacil, Venezuelan national team still pushing for spot in Olympics - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Florida State LeagueTortugas, Marauders split in Bradenton - Daytona Beach News-Journal
Flying Tigers lose lead in 9th, lose game in 11th - Lakeland Ledger
Flying Tigers ends 4-game losing skid - Lakeland Ledger
Frontier LeagueBaseball player's life changes with text before ValleyCats game - Albany Times-Union
Gateway roughs up Feierabend, routs Crushers, 8-2 - Lorain Morning Journal
Todd Frazier to join Sussex County Miners in preparation for Olympics - Morristown Daily Record
Wild Things find right combination for beating Jackals - Washington Observer-Reporter
International LeaguePhillies shortstop Didi Gregorius solid in his first rehab appearance for the IronPigs. He last played May 12 for Philadelphia before a right elbow injury sidelined him. - Allentown Morning Call
Phillies prospect Mickey Moniak is confident, focused five years into his career as a No. 1 overall pick in 2016. - Allentown Morning Call
RailRiders rained out in Trenton; Zehner released - Citizens Voice
Jones, Marabell lead Columbus Clippers past Iowa Cubs - Columbus Dispatch
Tyler Zombro: Durham Bulls pitcher released from hospital - Durham Herald-Sun
Jumbo Shrimp infielder for USA Baseball chases Olympic return - Florida Times-Union
Stripers sweep doubleheader in Memphis - Gwinnett Daily Post
Bats vs. Indianapolis: Louisville Slugger Field back to full capacity - Louisville Courier-Journal
Baseball experimental rules: Louisville Bats, Triple-A use bigger bases - Louisville Courier-Journal
Maeda sharp in four innings but Saints lose to Omaha - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Buxton 'a little off' while hitting, playing with Class AAA Saints - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Eight-run fifth inning sends Tides to another victory at Jacksonville - Newport News Daily Press
RailRiders rained out in Trenton; Zehner released - Scranton Times-Tribune
Kenta Maeda pitches well in rehab start for Saints, who fall to Storm Chasers - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Worcester runs away from Syracuse Mets in matinee, 12-5 - Syracuse Post Standard
Briggs: With first win in Toledo, Tigers mega prospect quiets the critics (for now) - Toledo Blade
8-run 4th inning lifts Mud Hens past Bats - Toledo Blade
'It's big for us": Restrictions lifted from crowds at Fifth Third Field - Toledo Blade
Jared Hoying soaking in fresh opportunity with Blue Jays after three years in Korea - Trentonian
5 things to know about the WooSox' 12-5 victory Wednesday at Syracuse - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Bulls pitcher released from Duke Hospital after being hit in head by line drive - WRAL
Franco, Kelly each homer as Bulls beat Knights 10-5 - WRAL
Bulls pitcher released from Duke Hospital - WRAL
Major League Baseball Draft LeagueState College fireworks on at Spikes park this Fourth of July - Centre Daily Times
Keys remain winless after getting no-hit, then tied in doubleheader - Frederick News-Post
Scrappers lose 3rd in row - Warren Tribune-Chronicle
Former PCT standout Kittle joins the Cutters - Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Midwest LeagueTwo-run ninth lifts Dragons past Loons - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps drop seventh of eight to Captains; Williams-Sutton returns - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Captains continue to baffle TinCaps - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Wednesday Gallery TinCaps vs Captains - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps fall to Lake County, 3-2, fourth straight loss - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Pregame: TinCaps (13-17) vs. Lake County (16-15) - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Vargas breaks Loons hitting streak, Dragons steal win - Midland Daily News
PHOTOS: Chiefs beat Quad City 4-3 - Peoria Journal Star
Chiefs beat Bandits with bases-loaded HBP - Quad City Times
Area Briefs June 11 - South Bend Tribune
The South Bend Cubs win a marathon contest over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers - South Bend Tribune
Peoria Chiefs to allow 100% capacity starting Friday - WEEK TV
Curry's pitching, Holmes' hitting paces Captains in victory over TinCaps - Willoughby News-Herald
McCarty improves to 5-0 in Clippers' win - Willoughby News-Herald
Northwest LeagueEugene Emeralds hold narrow lead atop the Northwest League standings - Eugene Register-Guard
Rodriguez, Shenton each homer, AquaSox down Emeralds - Everett Herald
Diamond Beat: Hops win with long ball, Nelson pitching - Portland Tribune
Vancouver jumps on Spokane Indians starter Chris McMahon early in victory - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Northwoods LeagueDuluth Huskies hold off late charge by La Crosse Loggers - Duluth News-Tribune
Photo gallery: Minnesota Mud Puppies at Eau Claire Express - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Malmberg rebounds as Express earn shutout victory - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Andrew Neu, Jacob Baldino pitch Mallards past Kingfish - Kenosha News
Sports briefs for Thursday, June 10 - Kokomo Tribune
Sports briefs for Thursday, June 10 - Kokomo Tribune
St. Cloud uses late rally to edge the Honkers - Rochester Post-Bulletin
A fan's guide to the 2021 Pit Spitters season - Traverse City Record-Eagle
Bummin' Around: The Beach Bums who stayed - Traverse City Record-Eagle
Waterloo Bucks score road victory over Willmar - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Bad 5th dooms Stingers - West Central Tribune
Pecos LeagueCowboys open season with good results - Alpine Avalanche
Cowboy of the Week - Calvin Graves - Alpine Avalanche
Pioneer LeagueGJ Rockies win long-awaited home opener - Grand Junction Sentinel
Chukars hot streak ends with 5-4 loss to Rockies - Idaho Falls Post Register
Grand Junction Rockies - Opening Night - 2021 - KKCO
Ogden Raptors run win streak to 14, opening series at Rocky Mountain Vibes with 8-4 win - Ogden Standard-Examiner
South Atlantic LeagueHot Rods hit five homers in win over Aberdeen - Bowling Green Daily News
Hot Rods 7, IronBirds 2 - Bowling Green Daily News
Pact would ensure Dutchess Stadium remains home to Hudson Valley Renegades for 25 years - Daily Freeman
Renegades to remain in Dutchess County with lease agreement - Poughkeepsie Journal
Southern LeagueLookouts Explode Late To Bury Pensacola, 16-3 - Chattanoogan
Blue Wahoos baseball: Chattanooga pounces for 16 runs in Wednesday win - Pensacola News Journal
Texas LeagueBaseball - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Drillers walk it off with in-field single vs Wichita - KTUL
ROCKHOUNDS REPORT: Midland ends 3-game slide - Midland Reporter Telegram
Sports briefs - Newton Kansan
Baseball - Northwest Arkansas Times
Shutout pitching, walk-off hit lift Drillers past Wind Surge - Tulsa World
Drillers update: Win includes reliever Andrew Schwaab's strong Tulsa debut - Tulsa World
Basketball
Canadian Elite Basketball LeagueHoney Badgers GM built Hamilton roster from Shanghai - Hamilton Spectator
CEBL season to tip-off June 24 in Ottawa; Atletico Ottawa gets attacking winger from Madrid - Ottawa Citizen
Atletico Ottawa gets attacking winger from Madrid; CEBL season starts June 24 in Ottawa - Ottawa Citizen
NBA G LeagueCanton Charge is leaving Stark County. Will you miss them? - Canton Repository
VIDEO: Jonathan Kuminga's Pre-Draft Journey on - YouTube
Women's National Basketball AssociationMercury guard Kia Nurse on team's 3-point shooting - Arizona Republic
Mercury, Dallas meet again with season series tiebreaker on the line - Arizona Republic
Phoenix Mercury forward Brianna Turner - Arizona Republic
Dream struggle from 3-point distance in loss to Seattle - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Parker makes home debut, Sky top Fever 92-76 - Chicago Daily Herald
Candace Parker makes home debut in Chicago Sky win - Chicago Tribune
Photos: Candace Parker's home debut for Chicago Sky - Chicago Tribune
Jewell Loyd, Storm blow past Dream in second half - Gwinnett Daily Post
Sparks look to extend winning streak in Washington - Los Angeles Daily News
The Sports Report: Clippers searching for Game 2 energy surge - Los Angeles Times
Even minus Ogwumike sisters, Sparks rely on defense vs. Mystics - Los Angeles Times
Seattle Storm have 6 players score in double figures, beat Atlanta Dream - My Northwest
VIDEO: LOS ANGELES SPARKS vs. WASHINGTON MYSTICS: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS (June 10, 2021) on - YouTube
VIDEO: Tina Charles Notches History-Making Double-Double in Mystics Win (June 10, 2021) on - YouTube
VIDEO: Ariel Atkins Posts Efficient 23-Point Showing in Washington Win (June 10, 2021) on - YouTube
VIDEO: WNBA Top Plays of Night: June 9, 2021 on - YouTube
Football
Canadian Football LeagueCanadian government reviewing CFLs request for modified quarantine for 2021 season - Hamilton Spectator
GARRIOCH: Cheers on a patio in Ontario are great, but pro sports teams want to hear some from the stands - Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa Redblacks player accused in homophobic attack - Ottawa Sun
Darren Dupont delivers sports through various mediums - Regina Leader-Post
Reynolds deserves credit for guiding Riders through pandemic period - Regina Leader-Post
Rob Vanstone: CFL's opening day is still far away - Regina Leader-Post
Canadian government reviewing CFLs request for modified quarantine for 2021 season - Toronto Star
Ottawa receives CFL's quarantine exemption request - Winnipeg Free Press
Champions Indoor FootballWest Texas Warbirds Practice - Odessa American
Indoor Football LeagueColumn: Post-Chargers world San Diego sees soccer, Padres and SDSU as winners - San Diego Union-Tribune
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueConventional divisions return for 2021-22 AHL season - Rome Sentinel
ECHLStingrays' furious third-period rally falls short as Florida evens ECHL playoff series - Charleston Post and Courier
Florida's Hildebrand named Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Year - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Introducing The Trois-Rivieres Lions - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
K's stumble in Game 2, still optimistic with series tied - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
K's fall 5-2, series tied at 1 - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
K's suffer 1st playoff loss - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Sports briefs - Newton Kansan
Wichita Thunder wins Game 2 Fort Wayne Komets: ECHL playoffs - Wichita Eagle
North American Hockey LeagueAberdeen Wings NAHL awards regular season MVP - Aberdeen American News
Gramer proved he had game early for the Bobcats - Bismarck Tribune
Four Ice Dogs to compete in tournament - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Tomahawks' Ahearn named NAHL Rookie of the Year - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
VIDEO: Today in the NA - 6/10/21 on - YouTube
Ontario Hockey LeagueAfter missing last year, Erie Sports Hall to hold banquet in September - Erie Times-News
Knights land Russian centre with first pick in OHL U18 draft - London Free Press
IceDogs take goalie, two defencemen in under-18 draft - Niagara Falls Review
Ottawa 67's add couple more prospects in OHL under-18 draft - Ottawa Citizen
GARRIOCH: Cheers on a patio in Ontario are great, but pro sports teams want to hear some from the stands - Ottawa Citizen
CRACKS OF DON: Vasilevskiy turning into untouchable closer as Bolts become Cup favourites - Ottawa Citizen
Greyhounds select three in OHL's U18 draft - Soo Today
Kitchener Rangers assistant coach Andreas Karlsson leaves club to pursue other hockey opportunities - Waterloo Record
Waterloo Wolves defenceman Ty Higgins gets second chance at the Ontario Hockey League - Waterloo Record
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey LeagueFormer Cape Breton Eagle Noah Laaouan wins QMJHL's Kevin Lowe Trophy - Cape Breton Post
Noah Laaouan of the Charlottetown Islanders named QMJHL top defensive defenceman - Charlottetown Guardian
JASON MALLOY: Charlottetown Islanders land Simoneau: Report - Charlottetown Guardian
JASON MALLOY: Charlottetown Islanders land Simoneau: Report - Charlottetown Guardian
United States Hockey LeagueUSHL: Saints goalie Parik signs professional contract - Telegraph Herald
Western Hockey LeagueWheat Kings also offering up incentives - Brandon Sun
Province introduces vaccination lottery - Brandon Sun
Silvertips notebook: Wolf named WHLs top goaltender again - Everett Herald
Doug Piper resigns: memories through the years of his reign as Winterhawks President - Portland Oregonian
A time of change for Winterhawks - Portland Tribune
Krebs wins Four Broncos Memorial Trophy - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Paddock commits to Acadia - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Rebels name Troy Gillard new play-by-play man - Red Deer Advocate
Darren Dupont delivers sports through various mediums - Regina Leader-Post
Other
Major League RugbyUSA Rugby wants to bring World Cup stateside, with Park City man leading charge - KSL
VIDEO: MLR Kickoff Podcast: Joe Pietersen on - YouTube
World TeamTennisColumn: Post-Chargers world San Diego sees soccer, Padres and SDSU as winners - San Diego Union-Tribune
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueCavalry FC happy to be 'going to Winnipeg' to kick off CPL season - Calgary Sun
Atletico Ottawa gets attacking winger from Madrid; CEBL season starts June 24 in Ottawa - Ottawa Citizen
Canadian Premier League will start season by holding first month of schedule in Winnipeg - Ottawa Citizen
Kickoff provides early tests for Valour - Winnipeg Free Press
Major Arena Soccer LeagueColumn: Post-Chargers world San Diego sees soccer, Padres and SDSU as winners - San Diego Union-Tribune
Major League SoccerUnited's Hyndman suffers torn ACL - Access North Georgia
Emerson Hyndman likely out for season with torn ACL - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United will unveil third kit next week - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Austin FC defender an Kolmani discusses upcoming match versus Sporting KC - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver talks to media in advance of June 12 game versus KC - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC: Sporting Kansas City on hot streak ahead of rematch - Austin American-Statesman
Steve Cherundolo, Christie Pearce elected to US Soccer Hall of Fame - Boston Globe
Revolution striker Adam Buksa has scored in the last three games. - Boston Herald
New Charlotte NFL stadium: City Council will help Tepper pay - Charlotte Observer
Watch: International break for FC Cincinnati, presented by Mercy Health - Cincinnati Enquirer
Michael Arace: 'Save The Crew: The Battle for Columbus' documentary debut - Columbus Dispatch
How can a struggling FC Dallas turn things around? According to the numbers, by doing the same thing its been doing - Dallas Morning News
Atlanta United's Emerson Hyndman suffers torn ACL in training - Gwinnett Daily Post
SportsBeat KC: Best foot forward from Sporting KC, USMNT - Kansas City Star
US men's soccer team celebrates streak with 4-0 rout of Costa Rica, 19K fans in Sandy - KSL
MLS All-Star Game vs. Liga MX coming Aug. 25 to Banc of California Stadium - Los Angeles Daily News
MLS, Liga MX executives discuss mutual benefits of working together - Los Angeles Times
Here's what to know about the 2021 MLS All-Star Game with Liga MX - Nashville Tennessean
NYCFC head coaching history - New York Newsday
Daryl Dike scores first USMNT goal in 4-0 win over Costa Rica - Orlando Sentinel
Major League Soccer to host All-Star Game against Liga MX in Los Angeles - Orlando Sentinel
RSL forward Bobby Wood is quickly acclimating to his new team - Salt Lake Tribune
USMNT dominates Costa Rica, 4-0, in front of big Rio Tinto crowd - Salt Lake Tribune
MLS to meet Mexican league counterparts in All-Star Game - Tacoma News Tribune
Cavallini's Canada success shows he's miscast in Caps playmaking role - Vancouver Province
VIDEO: Tuca Ferretti? Miguel Herrera? Who Should Coach Liga MX in the MLS All-Star Game? on - YouTube
VIDEO: Why Daryl Dike & Brenden Aaronson's Stock Are up After USA-Costa Rica on - YouTube
VIDEO: Pokémon to Fornite - What's Your Favorite Player Like OFF the Field? on - YouTube
National Women's Soccer LeagueSportsBeat KC: Best foot forward from Sporting KC, USMNT - Kansas City Star
Why spotlight soon to be on Kansas Citys Vlatko Andonovski - Kansas City Star
Alex Morgan leads USWNT in Summer Series against Portugal - Orlando Sentinel
Column: Post-Chargers world San Diego sees soccer, Padres and SDSU as winners - San Diego Union-Tribune
United Soccer League ChampionshipUnited, defender Ryden decide they want to stay together - Albuquerque Journal
Colorado Springs Switchbacks embrace steady flow of games - Colorado Springs Gazette
El Paso Locomotive strike quick, down Indy Eleven to stay unbeaten - El Paso Times
Kalen Ryden re-signs with New Mexico United - KRQE
Off the Pitch: Midfielder Kadeem Dacres reflects on past, explains his stuff animal dogs - Memphis Commercial Appeal
Memphis 901 FC midfielder Kadeem Dacres talks Liverpool, daily routine - Memphis Commercial Appeal
Column: Post-Chargers world San Diego sees soccer, Padres and SDSU as winners - San Diego Union-Tribune
VIDEO: USL Championship Goal of the Week Winner Presented by Select: Week 7 on - YouTube
VIDEO: USL Championship Player of the Month Winner Presented by Clear Audio: April-May on - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #OCvSD: 6-9-2021 on - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #SLCvSAC: 6-9-2021 on - YouTube
United Soccer League OneHow can a struggling FC Dallas turn things around? According to the numbers, by doing the same thing its been doing - Dallas Morning News
Tormenta scores late to secure 1-0 victory - Statesboro Herald
VIDEO: USL League One Goal of the Week Winner: Week 9 on - YouTube
VIDEO: USL League One Player of the Month Winner: May on - YouTube
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