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Headlines for August 13, 2021



Baseball

American Association
Ryan Flores shines as RedHawks down Kane County - Fargo Forum
Ryan Flores shines as RedHawks down Kane County - Fargo Forum
Dog Dish: Saltdogs go deep early, hold on for win at Milwaukee - Lincoln Journal Star
Kansas City stomps X's to claim series win - Sioux City Journal
RailCats box score - Times of Northwest Indiana

Atlantic League
Atlantic League: Power gets back to winning ways, downs Gastonia 7-3 - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Nick Scala: Power surging in 2nd half of Atlantic League season - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Rockers topple legends, 8-5 - High Point Enterpise
When will tickets be available? Whats the new name? | S.I. baseball team investor divulges details, future plans - Staten Island Advance

Carolina League
Homers, strong pitching lift Hillcats over Shorebirds - Lynchburg News & Advance
Cuevas quiets Sox as Yorke extends streak - Roanoke Times & World News

Eastern League
First-place RubberDucks slam five home runs in rout of Fightin' Phils - Akron Beacon Journal
Curve offense, pitching have rough going - Altoona Mirror
Corey Kluber injury: Yankees pitcher rehab with Somerset Patriots - Bridgewater Courier-News
First-place RubberDucks slam fivehome runs in rout of Fightin' Phils - Canton Repository
Anatomy of crazy DH sweep: Tigers prospects power up for Erie SeaWolves - Erie Times-News
Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson discuss big doubleheader - Erie Times-News
Binghamton hits 5 homers in rout of Yard Goats - Hartford Courant
Fightin Phils replay: Akron 12, Reading 0 - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Ryan Howard reminisces about memorable 2004 season with Reading Phillies - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Big fifth, sixth innings carry Bowie past Flying Squirrels - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Florida State League
Alfonzo leads Lakeland past Palm Beach - Lakeland Ledger

Frontier League
Offense powers ValleyCats over New Jersey - Albany Times-Union
Crushers split with Wild Things, fail to gain ground in Central Division - Chronicle-Telegram
Rockland Sports Hall of Fame to honor four new members on Saturday - Journal News
Wild Things split twinbill, gain on Miners - Washington Observer-Reporter

International League
Photos: Bisons 4, Red Wings 3 - Buffalo News
Bisons recap: Forrest Wall's homer proves decisive in third straight win over Rochester - Buffalo News
RailRiders' bats break out in rain-shortened win over Lehigh Valley - Citizens Voice
Columbus Clippers: Clippers and Mud Hens postponed due to rain - Columbus Dispatch
Jose Rodriguez shuts down Bulls as Stripers win sixth straight - Gwinnett Daily Post
Norfolk Tides unique coaching staff monitors metrics to make everybody better - Newport News Daily Press
Omaha Storm Chasers snap three-game losing streak with win over Iowa - Omaha World-Herald
RailRiders' bats break out in rain-shortened win over Lehigh Valley - Scranton Times-Tribune
Nick Gordon scores twice, homers to lead Saints - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Mud Hens game at Columbus postponed Thursday - Toledo Blade
Mud Hens game at Columbus postponed Thursday - Toledo Blade
Tides rally again, but fall to Memphis in 11 innings - Virginian Pilot
Dennis 'Oil Can' Boyd, Rich Gedman, Worcester Red Sox, Boston Red Sox - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
After Thursday rainout, WooSox fans in line for doubleheader on Friday - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Kyle Schwarber Boston Red Sox Worcester WooSox Nationals DH Polar Park - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Pat Gallagher Worcester Bravehearts Wagner College St. Peter-Marian pitcher Tommy John surgery - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Stripers beat Bulls 3-0 - WRAL

Major League Baseball Draft League
Thunder roll past Keys - Frederick News-Post
Scrappers and Black Bears canceled again - Warren Tribune-Chronicle

Midwest League
Snappers fall to Bandits - Beloit Daily News
Sianis grand slam powers Dragons to third straight win over Lugnuts - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps suffer 2nd no-no of year - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
No-no: TinCaps held without a hit for second time in 2021 - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps no-hit in 3-0 loss to South Bend - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Pregame: TinCaps (40-46) vs. South Bend (39-46) - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps Roster Update - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Thursday Gallery TinCaps vs South Bend - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Some tips this Friday the 13th to help Loons break out of home slump - Midland Daily News
Loons snap skid, beat Timber Rattlers - Midland Daily News
Massey, Rave rally Bandits to another victory - Quad City Times
Massey, Rave rally Bandits to another victory - Quad-Cities Online
South Bend Cubs no-hit Fort Wayne in High A minor league baseball - South Bend Tribune
RubberDucks hit five home runs in romp | Indians minors roundup for Aug. 12 - Willoughby News-Herald
Captains outduel Whitecaps to snap four-game skid - Willoughby News-Herald
PHOTOS: Captains vs. Whitecaps, Aug. 12, 2021 - Willoughby News-Herald

Northwest League
AquaSox fall to Canadians in Funko Field slugfest - Everett Herald
Kenyon Yovan homers in five-run sixth, Spokane Indians fall to Tri-City 11-5 - Spokane Spokesman-Review

Northwoods League
Brewer pitches Larks to win in home finale - Bismarck Tribune
Baseball: Northwesterns Brill provides spark to Huskies playoff push - Duluth News-Tribune
Baseball: Boeve, Halvorson help Huskies power past MoonDogs, inch closer to playoffs - Duluth News-Tribune
Express fighting for playoff lives with 2 games left - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Green Bay Booyah drop pitcher's duel - Green Bay Press Times
Northwoods League: Kingfish end 2021 home schedule on a high note with 12-2 win over Rivets - Kenosha News
Sports briefs for Friday, Aug. 13 - Kokomo Tribune
Honkers manager looks back on season and to the future - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Area players get a chance as Honkers wrap up home season: 'It's pretty awesome' - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Photos: Honkers last home game - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Baseball: Boeve, Halvorson help Huskies power past MoonDogs, inch closer to playoffs - Superior Daily Telegram
Former Cat Robson debuts with Detroit Tigers - Thunder Bay News Watch
Bucks drop 8-2 decision to Eau Claire - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Northwoods League: Stingers take one final bow - West Central Tribune

Pacific Coast League
No announced plans for proof of vaccination for Raiders, Knights games - Las Vegas Review-Journal

Pecos League
Cowboys head to Tucson - Alpine Avalanche

Pioneer League
Roskam drives in two to lift GJ - Grand Junction Sentinel
Missoula Paddleheads halt streaking Great Falls Voyagers - Great Falls Tribune
Chukars even series with 5-2 win over Hawks - Idaho Falls Post Register
Pioneer League pacesetting Missoula PaddleHeads rally past Great Falls Voyagers - Missoulian
Goldfarb's go-ahead double lifts Ogden Raptors to 8-6 win over Billings - Ogden Standard-Examiner

South Atlantic League
IronBirds get sweep behind two clutch hits from Andrew Daschbach - Baltimore Sun
Hot Rods rally in extra innings - Bowling Green Daily News
Hot Rods 10, Drive 7 - Bowling Green Daily News

Texas League
Sod Poodles early onslaught sparks 12-8 win over Hooks - Amarillo Globe-News
Sod Poodles unable to overcome early nine-run hole against Hooks - Amarillo Globe-News
Cardinals 4, Travelers 3 (10) - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Rangers top 20 prospects: Post-trade deadline, midseason reshuffle after a busy July in Texas - Dallas Morning News
ROCKHOUNDS REPORT: Foyle's slam helps lift Midland past Missions - Midland Reporter Telegram
RoughRiders steal another victory from Naturals - Northwest Arkansas Times
Miguel Vargas' tiebreaking double propels Drillers past Wind Surge - Tulsa World

Basketball

BIG3
'It's Not As Easy As It Looks: Joe Johnson On The Big3 & 18-Year NBA Career - CBS Miami

NBA G League
Mad Ants to play 15 games at Coliseum: What does it mean? - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Mad Ants to split home schedule between Coliseum, Indianapolis - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Report: Mad Ants to play only 15 games in Fort Wayne - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
VIDEO: Tre Jones Goes off for 34 PTS, Hits Gamewinner (August 12, 2021) - YouTube

Women's National Basketball Association
Storm rout Sun 79-57 to win inaugural Commissioner's Cup - Connecticut Post
Breanna Stewart named MVP as Seattle Storm beat Connecticut Sun in WNBA's inaugural Commissioner's C - ESPN
Breanna Stewart, surprisingly fresh off an Olympic gold-medal run, helps Storm blow past Sun in the inaugural WNBA Commissioners Cup - Hartford Courant
NBA Summer League roundup: Trail Blazers go with veterans - Las Vegas Review-Journal
No announced plans for proof of vaccination for Raiders, Knights games - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sparks resume season with healthy stars, playoff hopes - Los Angeles Times
Seattle Storm rout Sun 79-57 to win inaugural Commissioners Cup - My Northwest
Storm rout Sun 79-57 to win inaugural Commissioner's Cup - New London Day
Liberty pleased with return of practice players - New York Daily News
Storm top Sun to win Commissioner's Cup - Norwich Bulletin

Football

Canadian Football League
Ex-CFLer hosting two-day skills camp in Vernon - Abbotsford News
Defence combines for 4 interceptions as B.C. Lions earn 15-9 CFL win over Calgary - Abbotsford News
Mitchell struggles as Stampeders fall to 0-2 with loss to Lions - Calgary Sun
A devastating moment: Bombers rookie opens up about shooting at North Carolina home - CJOB
Elks quarterback Harris blasts back at former teammate Sewell's trash talk - Edmonton Journal
Terry Jones: Time for the CFL to scrap pre-season games for good - Edmonton Journal
Elks Notes: Contract extension shows faith in young offensive tackle - Edmonton Journal
ELKS NOTES: Contract extension shows faith in young offensive tackle - Edmonton Sun
Mike Jones shows his fighting spirit in making his Edmonton Elks debut - Edmonton Sun
Barron Miles confident Alouettes' new-look defence will excel - Montreal Gazette
Lenius appreciates gesture from Nixon Wieb - Regina Leader-Post
Vanstone: Roughriders' Craig Dickenson is fine with a fine - Regina Leader-Post
Labour Day Classic sells out - Regina Leader-Post
Saskatchewan Roughriders' Brayden Lenius celebrates big return - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Jason Maas emphasizes fast-paced offence with Saskatchewan Roughriders - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Bombers QB Collaros ready to run against former team Toronto in Week 2 CFL action - Toronto Star
This Week in History: 1956: The 'Loquacious Lithuanian' talks football in The Vancouver Sun - Vancouver Province
Lions 15, Stampeders 9: Defence stifles Stamps in gritty road win - Vancouver Province
Ticats return Van Zeyl, Laurent to active roster - Winnipeg Free Press
Versatile Bombers receiver impresses with skills and high football IQ - Winnipeg Free Press
Facing former teammates nothing new for Collaros - Winnipeg Free Press
Bombers have room to grow - Winnipeg Free Press
Bombers, Argos set to square off in Week 2 - Winnipeg Free Press
Game Day: Argonauts at Blue Bombers - Winnipeg Sun
Bombers' machine hard to stop - Winnipeg Sun

Indoor Football League
Sugar Skulls know they need to win, catch breaks to make IFL playofs - Arizona Daily Star
Rattlers face tough road to achieve No. 1 seed in the IFL playoffs - Arizona Republic
A Grip on Sports: Smoke can't stop us from watching baseball and more this weekend, though it may make our crystal ball murky - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Things to watch: Spokane Shock hosts high-scoring Rattlers - Spokane Spokesman-Review
VIDEO: Ifl Game of the Week on Stadium: Corey Roberson and Clint Dolezel - YouTube

National Arena League
One way or another, Empire's inaugural NAL season will end Saturday night - Albany Times-Union

Hockey

American Hockey League
Abbotsford Canucks sign pair of players - Abbotsford News
Following Copp and Pionk signings, Winnipeg Jets have to make it all fit - CJOB
Ryan Mougenel named head coach of Providence Bruins - Providence Journal
WBS Penguins sign Chris Bigras to bolster blue line - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader

ECHL
Thunder re-sign veteran forward Alex Carrier - Glens Falls Post-Star
Empey returns to the Rush for another season - Rapid City Journal
Savannah Enmarket Arena management plans including hockey, food, concerts - Savannah Morning News
Walleye, Red Wings agree to 3-year affiliation extension - Toledo Blade

Federal Prospects Hockey League
Local pro hockey: Watertown Wolves add Mahfouz, two others from Enforcers - Watertown Daily Times

North American Hockey League
VIDEO: Austin Bruins 2021-22 Season Preview - YouTube

Ontario Hockey League
Brennan Othmann of Flint Firebirds signs entry level contract with New York Rangers - Flint Journal
COVID-19: Ontario reports 510 new cases, 22 in Ottawa - Ottawa Citizen
Peterborough Petes centre Mason McTavish inks entry-level deal with NHLs Anaheim Ducks - Peterborough Examiner

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
SPORTS CHAT: A hockey-heavy edition in mid-August - Cape Breton Post
Cape Breton Eagles announce 35-man rookie camp roster - Cape Breton Post
SPORTS CHAT: A hockey-heavy edition in mid-August - Halifax Chronicle-Herald

SPHL
SPHL HOCKEY: Bobcats hire new coach - Danville Commercial-News

Western Hockey League
Calgary Hitmen, Siksika Nation sign historic partnership - Calgary Sun
Silvertips add goalie depth, acquire Koen MacInnes from Blades - Everett Herald
Goalie deserves assist in Vancouver Giants trade with Brandon Wheat Kings for winger - Vancouver Province

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
Calgary Roughnecks re-up championship goaltender Christian Del Bianco - Calgary Sun
Saskatchewan Rush gains Beers, loses Thompson and Dinsdale to NLL free agency - Saskatoon Star Phoenix

Other

Major League Rugby
VIDEO: Draft Prospect: Logan Martin-Feek - YouTube
VIDEO: Draft Prospect: George Phelan - YouTube

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Valour FC holds FC Edmonton to scoreless draw at Clarke Field - Edmonton Journal
Valour FC holds FC Edmonton to scoreless draw at Clarke Field - Edmonton Sun
Brazilian forward Morelli carrying Wanderers' offence with league-leading five goals - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Atletico Ottawa finally gets to play at home, offering fans a deal on tickets - Hamilton Spectator
CPL champion Forge FC defeats El Salvadors CD FAS in CONCACAF League opener - Hamilton Spectator
No place like home for Atletico - Ottawa Citizen
Atletico finally returns home to a sellout crowd - Ottawa Citizen
Hamilton-based Forge FC defeats El Salvadors CD FAS in CONCACAF League opener - Toronto Globe and Mail
Valour FC holds FC Edmonton to scoreless draw - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: FC Edmonton vs. Valour FC (August 12th, 2021) - YouTube

Major League Soccer
Atlanta United players want to win for Valentino - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Uniteds Araujo status still unknown for LAFC - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Gonzalo Pineda impresses Atlanta Uniteds players - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mercedes-Benz Stadium changes mask policy - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Southern Fried Soccer: Atlanta Uniteds Pineda wins the press conference - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Real Salt Lake host an Austin FC side searching for goals - Austin American-Statesman
Midfielder Tommy McNamara filled for injured Carles Gil in 2-1 win over Philly. - Boston Herald
FC Cincy still looking for depth pieces - Cincinnati Enquirer
Union battle but leave Azteca with 2-0 loss to Club America - Delaware County Times
Minnesota United look to close gap on visiting Galaxy - Gwinnett Daily Post
D.C. United claim F Ramon 'Wanchope' Abila off waivers - Gwinnett Daily Post
Sporting KCs Jaylin Lindsey may miss months with hamstring - Kansas City Star
Mellinger Minutes podcast: KC Chiefs, Mahomes; analysis - Kansas City Star
Galaxy in Minnesota to kick off 3 games in 7 days - Los Angeles Daily News
CF Montral gets key cogs back in bid to halt five-game skid - Montreal Gazette
Walker Zimmerman, Don Garber and Judah Akers talk to Nashville SC fans - Nashville Tennessean
Here's the story behind Dax McCarty's Nashville SC TV broadcast debut - Nashville Tennessean
"Why would you not want to go to Nashville?" MLS Commissioner talks state of soccer in Nashville - Nashville Tennessean
Galaxy in Minnesota to kick off 3 games in 7 days Orange County Register - Orange County Register
Orlando City falls to Santos Laguna in Leagues Cup first round - Orlando Sentinel
Portland Timbers sign Rodney Wallace so he can retire with the club - Portland Oregonian
Hardcore Loons veteran Ozzie Alonso cherishing moments with daughters - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Pursuit of Kevin Cabral proved to be too rich for Loons - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Javier Perez hopes to bring stability to Toronto FC after being put in charge for rest of season - Toronto Globe and Mail
Away from his family, Toronto FC midfielder Nick DeLeon goes his own way - Toronto Globe and Mail
In a TFC season with more downs than ups, coach Javier Perez hopes to bring stability - Toronto Star
Whitecaps Dos Santos, Earthquakes Almedya face up to coaching crunch - Vancouver Province
D.C. United's Edison Flores set to return after hamstring injury - Washington Post
VIDEO: Seattle Takes Down Defending CCL Champions in Leagues Cup: Group Chat Pres. by AT&T 5G - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
Kansas City KC NWSL captain Rachel Corsie contract extension - Kansas City Star
Orlando Pride star Erin McLeod relishes Olympic gold medal win with Canada - Orlando Sentinel
SD Loyal owner dishes on MLS, eyes growth for own franchise - San Diego Union-Tribune
VIDEO: Houston Dash vs. Washington Spirit: August 13, 2021 - YouTube

United Soccer League Championship
Phoenix Rising wary of Orange County's attack as first matchup awaits - Arizona Republic
USL Championship: Energy FC manages 2-2 draw with Atlanta United 2 - Daily Oklahoman
At midpoint of season, Locomotive dominating USL Championship - El Paso Times
Locomotive enjoying view from the top - El Paso Times
New Mexico United releases limited edition Meow Wolf jerseys - KOBTV
No announced plans for proof of vaccination for Raiders, Knights games - Las Vegas Review-Journal
SD Loyal owner dishes on MLS, eyes growth for own franchise - San Diego Union-Tribune
Rowdies aim to carry over strong finish against Hartford Athletic - Tampa Bay Times
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #CHSvLDN: 8-13-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #TBRvHFD: 8-13-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: USL Championship Match Day Vlog #COSvHFD: Tim Owen - YouTube

United Soccer League One
Chattanooga Red Wolves First Fireworks Show At Chi Memorial Stadium - Chattanoogan

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