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Headlines for June 11, 2025



Baseball

American Association
Cougars hold on to beat Cleburne - Chicago Daily Herald
RedHawks introduce organ music at Sunday home games - Fargo Forum
Area sports roundup for Tuesday, June 10 - Fargo Forum
Photos: Lincoln Saltdogs host Milwaukee at Haymarket Park, June 10, 2025 - Lincoln Journal Star
Lincoln Saltdogs lose opening game of Milwaukee series, give up 24 hits - Lincoln Journal Star
Gary SouthShore RailCats box score from Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - Times of Northwest Indiana

Appalachian League
Flyboys Swept In Series Against Bluefield - Greeneville Sun
Jackson hurls Coal Cats by Pulaski 9-1 - Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Sock Puppets bats erupt to spit series with Doughboys - Johnson City Press
Anderson brings big league experience to Doughboys - Johnson City Press
Axmen rout State Liners to earn series split - Kingsport Times-News

Atlantic League
Atlantic League baseball: Ducks hold off Dirty Birds, 8-5 - Charleston Gazette-Mail
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Moser's grand slam propels Post 87 past Rowan - High Point Enterpise

Carolina League
Charleston RiverDogs fall to Augusta GreenJackets - Charleston Post and Courier
Bazzell, Cranz go from high school foes to pro ball teammates - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Shorebirds strike in eighth inning to top Red Sox - Roanoke Times & World News
Delmarva Shorebirds rally to down Salem Red Sox in Minor league action - Salisbury Daily Times

Eastern League
Altoona Curve continue their struggles on offense - Altoona Mirror
Bullpen propels Fisher Cats over R-Phils in extra innings - Manchester Union Leader
Manager accepts responsibility for Squirrels' close losses - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Florida State League
Mussels outlast Blue Jays, 5-4, in series opener - Cape Coral Breeze

Frontier League
Boomers rally falls short against Washington - Chicago Daily Herald
Crushers drop 7-2 decision to visiting Otters - Lorain Morning Journal
PHOTOS: Crushers-Otters, June 10, 2025 - Lorain Morning Journal

International League
Andrew Painter struggles in 2nd consecutive start; IronPigs lose 4th in a row - Allentown Morning Call
Max Scherzer to start on rehab for Bisons Friday night - Buffalo News
Gwinnett Stripers Fall to 1-11 in 2025 Series Openers - Gwinnett Daily Post
Nashville Sounds Riding High in International League East - Maury County Source
Norfolk Tides no-hitter was definitely a beautiful thing, and a franchise first - Newport News Daily Press
Red Wings host 'Napoleon Night 2.0' with special guests Pedro Sanchez and Uncle Rico - NewsBreak - Rochester
'Napoleon Dynamite' stars head to Red Wings game - NewsBreak - Rochester
Omaha Storm Chasers rallies to defeat Toledo - Omaha World-Herald
SWB RAILRIDERS: Home runs help subdue Syracuse - Scranton Times-Tribune
Which Red Sox prospect will be next to draw Roman Anthony-level excitement? - Springfield Republican
Nate Eaton powers Worcester Red Sox to eighth consecutive win - Springfield Republican
Mud Hens reliever Smith handling rise in organization like a pro - Toledo Blade
Game recap: Omaha's 7-run inning costly in Mud Hens' 9-8 loss - Toledo Blade
Gary Sanchez continues torrid pace on rehab assignment, leads Norfolk Tides past Nashville - Virginian Pilot
Max Scherzer's Rehab Starts Friday with Buffalo Bisons - WGRZ

Major League Baseball Draft League
Sam Miller leads Black Bears to 7-6 victory in home opener - Morgantown Domininon Post
Sabathias son suits up against the Scrappers - Warren Tribune-Chronicle
Scrappers drop series opener to Thunder, 5-3 - Warren Tribune-Chronicle
Crosscutters suffer first loss of year, falling to West Virginia 7-6 - Williamsport Sun-Gazette

Midwest League
Beloit Sky Carp pull away to knock off host Quad Cities River Bandits 6-1 - Beloit Daily News
Down the stretch in the first half, and C.R. Kernels are a half-game out of first place - Cedar Rapids Gazette
Lake Countys Rosario hits late-inning home run to beat Dragons 4-3 - Dayton Daily News
Captains score 3 runs in the ninth inning to earn 3-2 comeback victory over Dragons - Dayton Daily News
Extra Bases: Wrapping up the TinCaps' Tuesday loss to South Bend - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps let 3-run lead get away in loss to South Bend - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Pregame: TinCaps (29-28) vs. South Bend Cubs (17-40) - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Catch some of the Detroit Tigers' top prospects in Lansing this week - Lansing State Journal
Watch Detroit Tigers prospect Max Clark leg out a double - Lansing State Journal
Banana Ball comes to Grand Rapids Party Animals vs Firefighters: What you should know - MLive
River Bandits' skid continues; drop sixth straight - Quad City Times
River Bandits' skid continues; drop sixth straight - Quad City Times
PHOTOS: Captains vs. Dragons, June 11, 2025 - Willoughby News-Herald
Captains rally in ninth to stun Dragons, 3-2 - Willoughby News-Herald
PHOTOS: Captains-Dragons, June 10, 2025 - Willoughby News-Herald

Northwest League
AquaSox Sweep Dust Devils in Doubleheader - Everett Herald
Spokane Indians struggle with runners on, fall in series opener to Vancouver 5-1 - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Red-hot run has Vancouver Canadians in the mix for first-half pennant - Vancouver Province

Northwoods League
Big Sticks bats flourish to kick off lengthy road trip, defeat Willmar 10-5 - Dickinson Press
Huskies rally for fourth-straight win - Duluth News-Tribune
Huskies proved to be hotter than the Hot Tots on Tuesday night - Northern News Now
Rochester Honkers blown away by Waterloo - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Northwoods League: Wins keep piling up for Waterloo Bucks - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Northwoods League: Stingers cant solve Big Sticks, 10-5 - West Central Tribune

Pacific Coast League
Isotopes back home to Oklahoma City - KOBTV

Pecos League
Sports Briefs: Friedman punches ticket to U.S. Junior Amateur - Marin Independent Journal
Invaders lose game one of doubleheader against Tucson - Roswell Daily Record
'Sports Den' podcast: Will and James talk prep athletes of the year, area coaching vacancies and UNM athletics - Santa Fe New Mexican

Pioneer League
High Wheelers KO Riders Tuesday - Daily Inter Lake
Jackalopes outscored by 55 in first home series of the season - Grand Junction Sentinel
Jackalopes slug their way to first home victory of the season - KKCO
Missoula PaddleHeads' seven-game win streak snapped - Missoulian
Ogden Raptors: Van Sickle gets call-up; Parker youngest PBL manager to 50 wins - Ogden Standard-Examiner

South Atlantic League
Dash hit four homers in 4-2 win over Hot Rods - Bowling Green Daily News
Mets re-sign former Stony Brook star Travis Jankowski to minor-league deal - New York Newsday

Southern League
White Soxs Grant Taylor brings it at 101.5 mph on his first MLB pitch - AL.com
Lookouts Rally Twice To Beat Biloxi - Chattanoogan
Knoxville Smokies merchandise available for inaugural 2025 season - Knoxville News-Sentinel
Wahoos Weekly: Pensacola on the road this week at Rocket City Trash Pandas - Pensacola News Journal
Trash Pandas Lose Series Opener - WAFF

Texas League
Dizzys fall flat in series opener with Naturals - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
KRIS 6 Hooks Kid Reporter Ryan interviews Ryan Wrobleski - NewsBreak - Corpus Christi

Basketball

BIG3
NBA legends George Gervin, Joe Johnson introduce BIG3's Detroit Amplifiers - Detroit Free Press
Joe Johnson comes 'full-circle' playing for Detroit's new BIG3 franchise - Detroit News

Canadian Elite Basketball League
Winnipeg Sea Bears host the Montreal Alliance in CEBL action - Winnipeg Sun
Harris, Shittu to debut on home court for Sea Bears - Winnipeg Sun

NBA G League
Blazers add 3 assistant coaches with championship experience to Billups' staff - KGW
Trail Blazers announce 4 new assistant coaches, subtract another - Portland Oregonian
Portland Trail Blazers fill out coaching staff with announcement of three hires - Portland Tribune

Women's National Basketball Association
Dream routs Clark-less Fever - Access North Georgia
Phoenix Mercury vs Dallas Wings: Where to watch game, injury updates - Arizona Republic
Mercury's Alyssa Thomas likely to return vs Paige Bueckers, Wings - Arizona Republic
Mercurys Alyssa Thomas, Wings Paige Bueckers to return from injuries in Wednesday matchup - Arizona Sports
Atlanta Dream down Indiana Fever, 77-58 - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Skys Ariel Atkins says Angel Reeses crown is heavy, urges media to show more respect - Chicago Daily Herald
'Her crown is heavy': Sky guard Ariel Atkins' impromptu speech moves Angel Reese to tears - Chicago Sun Times
Sky GM Jeff Pagliocca 'very disappointed' by bad start, hopeful for turnaround - Chicago Sun Times
Defending champion Liberty keep undefeated streak alive by crushing Sky 85-66 - Chicago Sun Times
Paige Bueckers has cashed in on sponsorships. Can she help her WNBA teammates do the same? Chicago Tribune - Chicago Tribune
New York Liberty beat the Chicago Sky 85-66 - Chicago Tribune
Dallas Wings rookie standout Paige Bueckers set to return after four-game absence - Dallas Morning News
Chicago, Connecticut and Dallas are still trying to find their way during early part of WNBA season - Hartford Courant
Paige Bueckers off Wings injury report, apparently set for return from 4-game absence - Hartford Courant
Fever vs Dream: Atlanta physicality too much for Indiana in heavy loss - Indianapolis Star
What happened to Caitlin Clark? When do the Indiana Fever play next? - Indianapolis Star
Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream photos in WNBA action - Indianapolis Star
Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream box score, stats: Allisha Gray, Brionna Jones shine - Indianapolis Star
Indiana Fever vs Atlanta Dream score, recap: Second half the difference - Indianapolis Star
Little things: Aces not pressing panic button amid slow start - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Paige Bueckers apparently set for return from 4-game absence - NBC DFW
Sky's Ariel Atkins defends Angel Reese amid online scrutiny - New York Daily News
Chicago Sky are struggling out of the gate with a new coach and revamped roster - New York Newsday
Liberty beat the Sky 85-66 to become the 9th team in WNBA history to start a season 9-0 - New York Newsday
Gray scores 23 points to power Dream over Fever 77-58 as injured Clark misses 5th straight game - New York Newsday
Liberty's Nyara Sabally won't play for Germany in EuroBasket - New York Post
Nyara Sabally plays well in place of injured Jonquel Jones in first WNBA start - New York Post
Sky teammate blasts Angel Reese's critics after loss to Liberty - New York Post
Liberty cruise past Sky as Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart dominate - New York Post
Mercury hints at returns for Wednesdays game against Wings - NewsBreak - Phoenix
Valkyries sign veteran guard Aerial Powers - San Jose Mercury News
WNBA TV ratings down more than 50% since Caitlin Clark injury - USA Today
WNBA All-Star voting begins on June 12 - WTHR
Gray scores 23 points to power Dream over Fever 77-58 - WTHR

Football

Canadian Football League
Winnipeg Blue Bombers guard Patrick Neufeld questionable for season opener - CJOB
Opinion | Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame taps five more stars for induction - Hamilton Spectator
What kind of turnout is expected for Ottawa Redblacks' home opener? - Ottawa Citizen
QB Dru Brown ruled out for Ottawa Redblacks' home opener - Ottawa Citizen
Injury update as Roughriders return to practice ahead of Week 2 matchup in Hamilton - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Montreal Alouettes aiming to continue their winning ways versus Ottawa Redblacks - Toronto Star
Argonauts expect to run it back, but run game needs work - Toronto Star
It feels great, tailback Sean Thomas-Erlington says of landing starters role for Alouettes - Toronto Sun
B.C. Lions QB Nathan Rourke earns CFL weekly honour roll award - Vancouver Province
The shining light in any dark room - Winnipeg Free Press
Pierce set to return to the Peg - Winnipeg Free Press
Bombers Hogan ready for debut - Winnipeg Free Press
Practice injury threatens to scramble Bombers offensive line vs Lions - Winnipeg Sun
'Everyone bleeds how I bleed': rookie Vaval eager for Bombers debut - Winnipeg Sun
Welcome back, Buck: Ex-Bombers coach Pierce returns to 'Peg with Lions - Winnipeg Sun
Hindsight remains 20-20: Pierce on Bombers' fatal Grey Cup call - Winnipeg Sun
Blue Bombers linebacker Jonathan Jones excited about his Grey Cup ring - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: Week 1 in 15 Seconds - YouTube
VIDEO: CFL Through the Lens Presented by London Drugs - YouTube

United Football League
St. Louis' Dome at America's Center getting $54 million renovation - KSDK
VIDEO: Top Protection Plays of UFL Semifinals #ufl #football #playoffs - YouTube
VIDEO: UFL Best Playoff Defensive Plays: Protection Plays: United Football League - YouTube

Hockey

American Hockey League
Abbotsford Canucks vs. Charlotte Checkers Calder Cup Finals game one streaming for free - Abbotsford News
Calgary Flames sign Adam Klapka to two-year contract extension - Calgary Sun
Red Wings sign free-agent Czech goalie to entry-level contract - MLive
Abbotsford Canucks: Will Lockwood's Calder Cup incentive in Charlotte - Vancouver Province
From Moose to mentor: Herberts Vasiljevs reflects on Winnipeg and his NHL journey - Winnipeg Sun

ECHL
Kansas City Mavericks place 24 players on protected list - Independence Examiner
Walleye players, coaches reflect on successful ECHL season at fan event - Toledo Blade

Federal Prospects Hockey League
Local hockey: Senior League Thousand Islands Raiders to start play in October - Watertown Daily Times

North American Hockey League
Anchorage Wolverines hire Mike Aikens to return to franchise as head coach - Anchorage Daily News
Bruins select Austin's Overocker in Futures Draft - Austin Daily Herald
Anchorage sports check-in: summer synopsis - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Ontario Hockey League
Frontenacs GM adds Slovak centre, trades overager Miedema - Kingston Whig Standard
Niagara IceDogs send Alex Assadourian, draft pick to Barrie - Niagara Falls Review
Niagara IceDogs send Alex Assadourian, draft pick to Barrie - Niagara Falls Review
North Bay Battalion sign defenceman from Ottawa Valley - North Bay Nugget
Bill Plager being inducted into Sports Hall of Fame - Peterborough Examiner

Professional Women's Hockey League
Amid PWHL expansion, Hilary Knight says goodbye to Boston - Boston Globe
Seattle reunites Bilka with Knight in PWHL expansion draft - KING
Frost feel dismantled, but defending PWHL champs retained some big pieces - St. Paul Pioneer Press
The work is just beginning for the Toronto Sceptres - Toronto Sun

Western Hockey League
Sports Looking Back: June 11, 2025 - Brandon Sun
Changemaker Brent Dodginghorse honoured for positive impact on hockey - Calgary Sun
Blazers go to prep hockey well, sign pair of assistant coaches - CFJC
Sports Round-Up: Wednesday, June 11 - Discover Moose Jaw
Newest Kelowna Rocket wins Dayna Brons Honorary Award from Hockey Gives Blood - Kelowna Capital News
Raiders leading scorer headed to NCAA next season - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Chris Jandric scores Kelly Cup winner for Trois Rivieres - Prince George Citizen
Red Deer Rebels sign 17-year-old defenceman - Red Deer Advocate

Lacrosse

Premier Lacrosse League
PLL Week 2 Power Rankings - Inside Lacrosse
VIDEO: This Coach Said WHAT to the Referee??? #lacrosse #lax #pll #sports #referee #ref #lol #funny - YouTube
VIDEO: How a Small Lacrosse Program Is Rebuilding After a Hurricane Devastated Their Town - YouTube
VIDEO: Is Blaze the Best Goalie Lacrosse Has EVER Seen?! #lacrosse #pll #lax #blaze #sports #highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: He Dropped SEVEN DIMES in One PLL Game #lacrosse #assist #lacrossehighlights #michaelsowers - YouTube
VIDEO: You Can Only Pick One Who Are You Choosing!? #lacrosse #lax #pll #sports #duke #unc #bball - YouTube
VIDEO: Is this the FASTEST Shot You'Ve EVER Seen!? #lacrosse #lax #pll #oneill #duke #sports - YouTube

Other

Major League Rugby
On the verge of history, Free Jacks chase elusive MLR three-peat - NBC Boston
VIDEO: Major League Rugby Playoffs Format EXPLAINED - YouTube

Soccer

Gainbridge Super League
Carolina Ascent to play NWSL side Angel City FC July 26 - Charlotte Post
Can North Texas position itself as Americas soccer hub? It might hinge on AT&T Stadium - Dallas Morning News
VIDEO: Who Will Win the Inaugural USL Super League Title?: Super League Game Week - YouTube
VIDEO: USL Super League Defender of the Year: Jill Aguilera - YouTube

Major Arena Soccer League
Comets sign Nathan Durdle to extension after strong rookie year - Independence Examiner

Major League Soccer
Atlanta United coach can help team win at Yankee Stadium - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A closer look at Boston's preparations for the 2026 World Cup - Boston Globe
What is the FIFA Club World Cup? How does it work? Everything to know - Cincinnati Enquirer
What could USMNTs lineup look like in a year? Predicting a starting XI for 2026 World Cup - Dallas Morning News
Can North Texas position itself as Americas soccer hub? It might hinge on AT&T Stadium - Dallas Morning News
Notable dates for the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Dallas, AT&T Stadium and Texas - Dallas Morning News
Inter Miami owner 'fully expects' MLS calendar change - ESPN
Former Portland Timbers player buys Salem JC Penney building - KPTV
Former Portland Timbers player buys Salem JC Penny building - KPTV
Nashville SC priorities for second half of 2025 MLS season - Nashville Tennessean
The 9 Best Soccer Bars in Dallas for Watching the World Cup - NewsBreak - Arlington
In one year, the World Cup will land in Houston. Heres how preparations are going - NewsBreak - Houston
Portland sport and art organizations join forces to boost downtown - Portland Tribune
LAFC adds winger Javair Dilrosun from Club Amrica - Press-Enterprise
Intriguing Loons players needed to step up with Gold Cup absences - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Marsch challenges Vancouver soccer fans to show up for Canadas Gold Cup opener - Toronto Star
Moving Whitecaps from Vancouver would be a crime: FIFA vice-president - Vancouver Province
VIDEO: Can a Kid from ALASKA Become Mexico's Next Star?! Obed Vargas Journey - YouTube
VIDEO: Jovan Lukic on Nikola Jokić: this Is MLS - YouTube
VIDEO: USMNT Loss React!: this Is MLS - YouTube
VIDEO: This Is MLS: Special Guest: Jovan Lukic - YouTube

MLS NEXT Pro
VIDEO: MLS NEXT PRO: Real Monarchs vs Tacoma Defiance: June 11, 2025 - YouTube
VIDEO: MLS NEXT PRO: Atlanta United 2 vs Huntsville City FC: June 11, 2025 - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
Bold Types: Amina Bulman of Boston Legacy FC talks women's soccer - Boston Globe
NWSL Power Rankings: - CBS Sports
Chicago Stars began trivia for fun, ended up with team bond - Chicago Tribune
Sources: Wave's Maria Snchez in talks for Tigres return - ESPN
Sources: USWNT's Sam Coffey has Portland Thorns contract through 2027 - ESPN
NWSL reveals expansion roster-building rules, announces intra-league loans - NewsBreak - Denver

Northern Super League
Tides record first NSL victory, beat visiting Rapid 2-1 - Halifax Star

United Soccer League Championship
Can North Texas position itself as Americas soccer hub? It might hinge on AT&T Stadium - Dallas Morning News
VIDEO: 6.11.2025: Louisville City FC vs. Rhode Island FC - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Why Las Vegas Lights FC Had to Part Ways with Antonio Nocerino: USL All Access - YouTube

United Soccer League One
Chelo Martinez's game-winner from midfield made ESPN's SportsCenter - Omaha World-Herald

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