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Headlines for June 12, 2025



Baseball

American Association
Kane County Cougars lose slugfest in home game - Chicago Daily Herald
Area sports roundup for Wednesday, June 11 - Fargo Forum
Dog Dish: Lincoln rebounds behind two Espinosa blasts to even series with Milwaukee - Lincoln Journal Star
Around the Bases: Castillo making a difference in Lincoln lineup after missing first two weeks - Lincoln Journal Star
AA baseball: Wetherbee - Sioux City Journal
Sioux City Explorers go scoreless against Lake Country - Sioux City Journal
Gary SouthShore RailCats box score from Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - Times of Northwest Indiana
Murphys big night sparks Goldeyes rout - Winnipeg Sun

Appalachian League
Ridge Runners will return to Bowen Field tomorrow night - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
APPY LEAGUE: Bluefield's Levi Jones hit for the cycle in win over Johnson City-based State Liners - Bristol Herald Courier
APPY LEAGUE: Johnson City-based State Liners smashed by Kingsport - Bristol Herald Courier
Flyboys Manager Wilson Confident Despite 3-Game Skid - Greeneville Sun
Wilson Confident In Team Amidst 3-Game Skid - Greeneville Sun
Flyboys Fall Again At Bluefield - Greeneville Sun
Coal Cats rally from seven down, beat Doughboys - Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Coal Cats erase seven-run deficit, top Doughboys - Johnson City Press
Axmen in first-place tie atop division after win at Greeneville - Kingsport Times-News

Atlantic League
Atlantic League: D-Birds' Sedio homers twice, drives in winning run to top Ducks - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Atlantic League baseball: Sedio lifts Dirty Birds over Ducks - Charleston Gazette-Mail
FerryHawks closer Tanner Andrews has contract purchased by Minnesota Twins - Staten Island Advance
FerryHawks team up with New York Public Library for Summer Reading fun - Staten Island Advance

Carolina League
Charleston businessman Mike Bennett now a RiverDogs owner - Charleston Post and Courier
Charleston RiverDogs rally past Augusta GreenJackets 7-3 - Charleston Post and Courier
Cohen shines on mound as Red Sox top Shorebirds - Roanoke Times & World News

Eastern League
Curve offense unable to support Dotels start in loss to SeaWolves - Altoona Mirror
Curve offense unable to support Dotels start in loss to SeaWolves - Altoona Mirror
Cats win another close call in Reading - Manchester Union Leader
Squirrels salute Richmond Virginians, Parker Field orphans - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Path of Squirrel Sabin Ceballos is odd, struggles are not - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Yankees Marcus Stroman, Giancarlo Stanton rehab in Somerset - Trentonian

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

Frontier League
Home runs power Schaumburg Boomers triumph on the road - Chicago Daily Herald
PHOTOS: Crushers vs. Evansville, June 11, 2025 - Lorain Morning Journal
Crushers earn 9-5 victory over Evansville - Lorain Morning Journal
(PHOTO GALLERY): Gateway Grizzlies vs. Tri-City ValleyCats - Troy Record
Wild Things notebook: Washington reunites with Young and Foster - Washington Observer-Reporter

International League
IronPigs' Buddy Kennedy working to get his timing back ... again - Allentown Morning Call
Phillies Notebook: Jesus Luzardo gets tip on tipping pitches, roars back in form - Allentown Morning Call
Gwinnett Stripers Hitters Deliver in Win over Memphis - Gwinnett Daily Post
New shortstop shines as Tides extend winning streak to three - Newport News Daily Press
Big games from Luca Tresh, John Gant help the Omaha Storm Chasers beat Toledo - Omaha World-Herald
SWB RAILRIDERS: Hold off Syracuse, win third straight - Scranton Times-Tribune
Red Sox roster move: Right-hander rejoins WooSox after Aaron Judge homer, DFA - Springfield Republican
Syracuse Mets fall to RailRiders, 7-5 - Syracuse Post Standard
Big hits help Omaha down Mud Hens 6-1 - Toledo Blade
Fernando Pegueros walk-off home run rallies Norfolk Tides to season-best 4th straight win - Virginian Pilot
RailRiders slug four homers, hold off late rally to beat Syracuse - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Rock and Seymour lift Bulls past Charlotte Knights 5-1 - WRAL
MLB to NC? Population growth says yes, but who would pay for a stadium? - WRAL

Major League Baseball Draft League
Keys fall to Spikes in tiebreaker - Frederick News-Post
Johnson at home on the diamond - Warren Tribune-Chronicle

Midwest League
Daniel Vazquez delivers walk-off single to send River Bandits past Sky Carp - Beloit Daily News
Photo gallery: Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Peoria Chiefs Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - Cedar Rapids Gazette
A highly encouraging pitching performance for Ty Langenberg of Cedar Rapids Kernels - Cedar Rapids Gazette
PHOTOS: Bengals players take Day Air Ballpark for Logan Wilson Celebrity Softball Game - Dayton Daily News
Former major leaguer VanMeter announces new travel baseball organization in Fort Wayne - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Wrapping up the TinCaps' loss Wednesday to South Bend - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps blanked by South Bend in 5-0 loss - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Postgame blog: TinCaps blanked by South Bend in 5-0 loss - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Pregame: South Bend Cubs (18-40) at TinCaps (29-29) - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Vasquez caps perfect night with walkoff hit; QC ends skid - Quad City Times
Rosarios home run lifts Captains win fifth victory in a row, 4-3 - Willoughby News-Herald

Northwest League
Strong pitching anchors AquaSox, sinks Tri-City - Everett Herald
Spokane Indians late rally stalls in ninth inning in 8-4 loss to Vancouver - Spokane Spokesman-Review

Northwoods League
Big Sticks complete comeback effort to sweep Willmar Stingers - Dickinson Press
Huskies come from behind, make it five wins in a row - Duluth News-Tribune
SESKER: Express fighting through rough stretch - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Struggles continues as Express falls again at home - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
BASEBALL: Clarke's teammates enjoy his amazing defense - Kokomo Tribune
Border Cats derail Express with 20-run attack - Thunder Bay News Watch
Northwoods League: Badlands hands Stingers another loss - West Central Tribune

Pacific Coast League
Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia is back in Albuquerque and looking for answers - Albuquerque Journal
What is coming up for the Albuquerque Isotopes on Father's Day weekend? - KOBTV

Pecos League
Cowboys honor #57 with big wins, improve to 7-6 record after eventful week - Alpine Avalanche
ALPINE COWBOYS SCHEDULE 2025 - Alpine Avalanche
Saguaros sweep Invaders in doubleheader - Roswell Daily Record

Pioneer League
Photo: Billings Mustangs vs. Rocky Mountain Vibes - Billings Gazette
Pioneer League Insider - Daily Inter Lake
Photos: Missoula PaddleHeads vs. Oakland Ballers baseball - Missoulian
Missoula PaddleHeads surge past Oakland Ballers - Missoulian

South Atlantic League
Haas homers twice as Hot Rods throttle Dash 10-1 - Bowling Green Daily News
Exposito, LaPorte Get Calls to Columbus - Rome News-Tribune

Southern League
Lookouts Win Third One Run Game In A Row - Chattanoogan
Trash Pandas Walk Off! - WAFF

Texas League
Will Sebastian Walcott stick at shortstop? Texas Rangers discussing plan for star prospect - Dallas Morning News
Luis Patio makes early impact with San Antonio Missions, reflects on rehab from Tommy John surgery - KSAT
TEXAS LEAGUE: RockHounds move into 1st place with extra innings win - NewsBreak - San Antonio

Basketball

Canadian Elite Basketball League
New and much-improved Sea Bears hand Montreal first loss of season - Winnipeg Free Press

NBA G League
Stockton Kings Championship Auction offers G League title memorabilia - Stockton Record

Women's National Basketball Association
Phoenix Mercury face off against Dallas Wings at PHX Arena in Phoenix - Arizona Republic
Satou Sabally scores 20 points as Mercury beat Wings - Arizona Sports
Angel Reese is still learning but the discourse wont wait - Chicago Sun Times
Sky to retire longtime guard Allie Quigley's No. 14 next month - Chicago Sun Times
Sky's loss of Courtney Vandersloot accelerates demands on rookie Hailey Van Lith - Chicago Sun Times
Chicago Sky: What's next after Courtney Vandersloot injury? - Chicago Tribune
Mercury beat the Wings 93-80 to spoil Paige Bueckers' 35-point performance - Daily Independent
Career night from Paige Bueckers not enough to pull Dallas Wings out of nosedive - Dallas Morning News
Dallas approves Wings practice facility, reveals renderings - Dallas Morning News
See renderings of the Dallas Wings' practice facility planned for Oak Cliff - Dallas Morning News
Paige Bueckers explodes for career-high 35 points in return for Dallas Wings - Hartford Courant
Sophie Cunningham injury update: Will she play in Indiana Fever's next game? - Indianapolis Star
Indiana Pacers undefeated with Caitlin Clark in attendance for NBA playoffs - Indianapolis Star
Seattle ends Minnesota's season-opening winning streak at 9, beating the Lynx 94-84 - KING
Aja Wilson leaves with injury in latest loss for Aces PHOTOS - Las Vegas Review-Journal
3 takeaways: Wilson leaves with injury in latest loss for Aces PHOTOS - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Aces waive forward, add new one in roster shuffle - Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Sports Report: Teoscar Hernndez helps Dodgers win finale against Padres - Los Angeles Times
Rickea Jackson has career-high 30 points as Sparks get a Commissioner's Cup win over Las Vegas - Los Angeles Times
Seattle Storm win 94-84, ending Lynx's 9-game win streak - My Northwest
Mercury beat Wings 93-80 on Wednesday night - NBC DFW
Dallas Wings practice facility, soccer fields coming in 2026 - NBC DFW
Caitlin Clark, Reggie Miller, Oscar Robertson among those in crowd for Game 3 of NBA Finals - New York Newsday
WNBA stars Satou Sabally, Dijonai Carrington have to be separated - New York Post
Construction delays stall Wings' move to downtown Dallas arena - NewsBreak - Arlington
WNBA Wings' practice facility, soccer fields coming to West Dallas location - NewsBreak - Arlington
Arizona Republic's Jenna Ortiz on her love of storytelling, covering the Phoenix Mercury - NewsBreak - Phoenix
Paige Bueckers Returns to Dallas Wings After Injury - NewsBreak - Phoenix
Janelle Salan temporarily departs from Valkyries to compete in EuroBasket - San Jose Mercury News
Seattle hands Lynx first loss of season - St. Paul Pioneer Press
VIDEO: Los Angeles Sparks vs. Las Vegas Aces: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 11, 2025 - YouTube
VIDEO: Rickea Jackson Drops Career-High 30 PTS vs. the Aces (June 11, 2025) - YouTube
VIDEO: Minnesota Lynx vs. Seattle Storm: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 11, 2025 - YouTube
VIDEO: Dallas Wings vs. Phoenix Mercury: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 11, 2025 - YouTube

Football

Arena Football One
Arena Football One Nashville Kats might play 2026 games in Clarksville - Nashville Tennessean

Canadian Football League
Blue Bombers new automated merchbot has deep Manitoba roots - CJOB
Winnipeg Blue Bombers look for another trip to the Grey Cup, this time as hosts - CJOB
Saskatchewan Roughriders' secondary isn't as scary without Rolan Milligan Jr. - Regina Leader-Post
Up Close: Meet Roughriders linebacker C.J. Reavis - Regina Leader-Post
Why Ka'Deem Carey accepted practice roster spot with Roughriders - Regina Leader-Post
Mother's message played big role in Chiu spending entire CFL career with Alouettes - Toronto Star
Strong opening game allays injury fears for Alouettes Tyson Philpot - Toronto Sun
B.C. Lions: Pierce returns to Winnipeg for first time as rival coach - Vancouver Province
Early-season growing pains glaring for some clubs in Week 1 - Winnipeg Free Press
Bombers Hogan ready for debut - Winnipeg Free Press
Early-season growing pains glaring for some clubs in Week 1 - Winnipeg Free Press
Bombers set to kick off season with battle against familiar face - Winnipeg Free Press
Blue Bombers safety Scott Flagel elected to the CFHOF - Winnipeg Sun
Blue Bombers host Rourke and the B.C. Lions in the CFL season opener - Winnipeg Sun
Vaughters ready to 'knock snot loose' for Bombers - Winnipeg Sun
Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the BC Lions in CFL action - Winnipeg Sun
'Right in your face': home Grey Cup looms as Bombers kick off season - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: Nathan Rourke's Moonshot #CFLfootball #CFL - YouTube
VIDEO: Nathan Rourke Delivers a BOMB: CFL - YouTube
VIDEO: Matthew Peterson FLEW for His First CFL Touchdown #CFL #CFLFootball - YouTube
VIDEO: Blue Bombers Open the Game with a BANG: CFL - YouTube
VIDEO: Canadian Slang vs CFL Players: 'Beauty' - YouTube
VIDEO: Hall of Fame Surprise: Bryan Chiu's Emotional Reaction - YouTube

Indoor Football League
IFL Scoreboard: Steamwheelers host Fishers in Saturday night special - Quad City Times
Steamwheelers going digital with NFT bobbleheads this week - Quad City Times

United Football League
ESPN Showcases the 2025 UFL Championship Game Presented by Underdog on Saturday in Primetime - ESPN Press Room
VIDEO: Best Hot Mic Moments of Conference Championships Delivered by Pizza Hut: United Football League - YouTube

Hockey

American Hockey League
Abbotsford Canucks watch parties return for Calder Cup Finals - Abbotsford News
SERIES PREVIEW: Abbotsford Canucks, Charlotte Checkers begin dance for AHL immortality - Abbotsford News
FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: Under-25 goaltender power rankings - Calgary Sun
What you need to know about the Abbotsford Canucks' Calder Cup chase - Vancouver Province
Abbotsford Canucks: Travis Green knows 'not a race' for Manny Malhotra - Vancouver Province
Skys the limit for Julien - Winnipeg Free Press

North American Hockey League
Bobcats reload roster in NAHL Draft - Bismarck Tribune
Tomahawks add 11 players in separate drafts - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Brown Bears select 7 in NAHL Entry Draft - Kenai Peninsula Clarion
Hockey's success in Bossier City during the early 2000s helped produce ULM's new baseball coach - Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate

Ontario Hockey League
Soto becomes latest Kingston Frontenacs forward dealt ahead of OA year - Kingston Whig Standard
'Man Child' Jonah Gadjovich puts his stamp on Stanley Cup Final - Owen Sound Sun Times
Petes kickoff season against Steelheads on Sept. 18 - Peterborough Examiner
Petes make major off-season deal - Peterborough Examiner
Cambridge goalie Jacob Steinman takes unorthodox path on ice - Waterloo Record

Western Hockey League
A multitude of former Kelowna Rockets to play overseas in upcoming season - Kelowna Capital News
Penticton Vees add Okanagan Hockey Academy alumni to WHL roster - Penticton Western News
Johnston commits to U of S - Swift Current Online
Wild signs Miles to Scholarship and Development Agreement - Wenatchee World

Lacrosse

Premier Lacrosse League
VIDEO: He Went SUPERMAN to Win the Game: PLL All-Access - YouTube

Other

Major League Rugby
Houston Sabercats in Western Conference Semi-Finals - NewsBreak - Houston
VIDEO: MLR Championship 2025: Why the Smallest State Is the Perfect Place to Host Rugby's Biggest Party - YouTube

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
span> Mother’s message played big role in Chiu spending entire CFL career with Alouettes - Hamilton Spectator

Gainbridge Super League
Carolina Ascent honored with USL Super League awards - Charlotte Post
New North Texas soccer team Atltico Dallas names Cotton Bowl as home stadium for inaugural season - Dallas Morning News
"Everybody's excited for soccer to be in the Northwest," former Zag and Seattle Sounder Zach Scott shares thoughts ahead of 2026 World Cup - KXLY
A Grip on Sports: We will be spoiling a good walk today, just as underperforming Seattle pro teams are ruining our late spring and leave us pining for the Seahawks's season to start - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Three Zephyr players earn All-League Super League honors in inaugural season - Spokane Spokesman-Review
VIDEO: A Star in the Making: Sealey Strawn: 2024/25 USL Super League Young Player of the Year - YouTube

Major League Soccer
One year out: Atlantas World Cup kickoff begins - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
FIFA Club World Cup in Cincinnati: Where to park at TQL Stadium - Cincinnati Enquirer
One year out from World Cup 2026 in Dallas, safety and security have become No. 1 priority - Dallas Morning News
NYCFC battles Atlanta United without GK Matt Freese - Gwinnett Daily Post
KCs Besler looks forward to second World Cup - KCTV
New street soccer park coming to Kansas City aims to boost soccer play ahead of World Cup - KCTV
Kansas Citys soccer boom sets the stage for 2026 World Cup - KCTV
Massive economic boost expected for Seattle region from 2026 World Cup - KING
Dallas leaders vote to end contract with FC Dallas - NBC DFW
Could a mens pro soccer team be moving to Dallas? - NBC DFW
Countdown clock for FIFA World Cup 2026 unveiled at DFW Airport - NBC DFW
Kroenke Sports is now the sole owner of Elitch Gardens - NewsBreak - Denver
St. Louis City SC's Lowen details wife's brain cancer battle - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
FIFA World Cup one year out: Triumphs, turmoil, Trump factor - Toronto Star
Ex-TFC captain Bradley hired as coach of NY Red Bulls II - Toronto Sun
VIDEO: New York City FC vs. Atlanta United: Hannes Wolf Brace with Taty Castellanos in Attendance! - YouTube
VIDEO: This Is MLS - LIVE - YouTube
VIDEO: Suárez Takes on the Club World Cup with @intermiamicf! - YouTube
VIDEO: Qué Equipo De MLS Está Más Listo Para El Mundial De Clubes?: Esto Es MLS - YouTube

MLS NEXT Pro
Michael Bradley hired as coach of 3rd-tier New York Red Bulls II - New York Newsday
Ex-TFC captain Bradley hired as coach of NY Red Bulls II - Toronto Sun
HCFC Win on the Road - WAFF
VIDEO: MLS NEXT PRO: Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 vs Los Angeles Football Club 2: June 12, 2025 - YouTube
VIDEO: MLS NEXT PRO: Minnesota United FC 2 vs Houston Dynamo 2: June 12, 2025 - YouTube
VIDEO: MLS NEXT PRO: Toronto FC II vs Inter Miami CF II: June 12, 2025 - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
Orlando Pride try to keep streak going as they Bay FC - Orlando Sentinel
Vote for your favorite Portland Thorns player: Readers Choice Awards - Portland Oregonian
Dreams will take root: Santa Clara starts the yearlong countdown to the 2026 World Cup - San Jose Mercury News

Northern Super League
Nikayla Small scores, AFC Toronto edges Vancouver Rise 3-2 - Toronto Star

United Soccer League Championship
New USL soccer team headed to Dallas as city ends partnership with FC Dallas - Dallas Morning News
New North Texas soccer team Atltico Dallas names Cotton Bowl as home stadium for inaugural season - Dallas Morning News
Dallas leaders vote to end contract with FC Dallas - NBC DFW
Could a mens pro soccer team be moving to Dallas? - NBC DFW
Former Pitt ironman Jackson Walti still running tirelessly with Riverhounds - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
VIDEO: Magic from Marlon!: USL Championship Goal of the Week: Week 13/14 Winner - YouTube
VIDEO: A Man ON FIRE: USL Championship Player of the Month, May: Andy Cabrera - YouTube

United Soccer League One
One Knoxville SC aims for best USL League 1 atmosphere at new stadium - Knoxville News-Sentinel
One Knox SC inspiring young Knoxville soccer players with women's team - Knoxville News-Sentinel
One Knox SC taps Old City bars for downtown Knoxville drink deals - Knoxville News-Sentinel
Velocity draw Charlotte, 1-1 - KXLY
"Everybody's excited for soccer to be in the Northwest," former Zag and Seattle Sounder Zach Scott shares thoughts ahead of 2026 World Cup - KXLY
A Grip on Sports: We will be spoiling a good walk today, just as underperforming Seattle pro teams are ruining our late spring and leave us pining for the Seahawks's season to start - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Spokane Velocity score second-half equalizer to defend first-place position - Spokane Spokesman-Review
VIDEO: Union Omaha vs. Greenville Triumph SC - Game Highlights: 6.12.2025 - YouTube
VIDEO: A Beautiful Flick!: USL League One Goal of the Week: Week 14 Winner - YouTube
VIDEO: Making Club History!: USL League One Player of the Month, May: Javier Garcia - YouTube
VIDEO: 6.11.2025: Spokane Velocity FC vs. Charlotte Independence - Game Highlights - YouTube

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