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Headlines for May 15, 2026



Baseball

American Association
Railroaders open 2026 season at home - Cleburne Times Review
3 critical components for RedHawks to generate championship-level season - Fargo Forum
Jairus Richards gets RedHawks' season underway with clutch extra-inning hit - Fargo Forum

Atlantic League
Area roundup: UC knocks off Glenville State in NCAA softball opener - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Rockers fall to Lancaster - High Point Enterpise
How Trevor Bauer, the Ducks' controversial star, has built a social media following of more than 3 million - New York Newsday

Carolina League
Charleston RiverDogs lose to Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 6-1 - Charleston Post and Courier
MLB Pipeline ranks Eli Willits as No. 4 prospect in baseball - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Morgan stymies Nationals as RidgeYaks win second straight - Roanoke Times & World News

Eastern League
Curve get split with Sens twinbill - Altoona Mirror
Curve get split with Sens twinbill - Altoona Mirror
Sea Dogs strike early, hold off Yard Goats - Portland Press Herald

Florida State League
Mussels fall behind early, bats silent in loss to Marauders - Cape Coral Breeze

International League
Stripers rally stopped short by Bulls - Gwinnett Daily Post
Tides winning streak ends at three with loss at Charlotte - Newport News Daily Press
Bills Greg Rousseau throws the first pitch at ESL Ballpark on Thursday, promoting an upcoming charity - NewsBreak - Rochester
Rochester Red Wings lose lead as IronPigs bullpen dominates late - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
SWB RAILRIDERS: Yankees Cole to make rehab start Saturday at PNC Field - Scranton Times-Tribune
SWB RAILRIDERS: Sock five home runs to thump Syracuse - Scranton Times-Tribune
Walk-off homer sinks Mud Hens at Omaha - Toledo Blade
RailRiders blast five home runs in rout of Syracuse - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader

Midwest League
Beloit Sky Carp celebrate complete effort against Peoria - Beloit Daily News
Dayton Dragons: Graham's go-ahead HR, 3 others lead to first win of series - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps snap 3-game losing streak - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Dragons hit four home runs in 8-4 victory over Captains - Willoughby News-Herald

Northwest League
Spokane Indians shut down for second game in a row at Hillsboro in 6-2 loss - Spokane Spokesman-Review

Northwoods League
Hot Tots add local catchers ahead of 2026 season - Minot Daily News

Pecos League
Sports briefs: Redwood, Marin Academy advance in tennis tournaments - Marin Independent Journal
Sports Briefs: Former MCAL softball stars earn college honors - Marin Independent Journal

Pioneer League
Billings Mustangs Thursday batting practice - Billings Gazette
Billings Mustangs return veteran squad in 2026 - Billings Gazette
Ogden Raptors welcome 2026 season with FanFest on Saturday at Lindquist Field - Ogden Standard-Examiner

South Atlantic League
Hot Rods steal franchise-record 9 bases in win - Bowling Green Daily News
Cuevas, Keys pull away from Renegades for fourth straight win - Frederick News-Post
Emperors extend win streak to 5 - Rome News-Tribune

Southern League
Pensacola Beats Lookouts With Late Rally - Chattanoogan
See how Banana Ball packs stadiums of all sizes before Knoxville games - Knoxville News-Sentinel
Trash Pandas Win Fourth Game In a Row - WAFF

Texas League
Travs one-hit Nats in 12-0 blowout - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Basketball

Canadian Elite Basketball League
Sea Bears add point guard ahead of home opener - Winnipeg Sun

Women's National Basketball Association
Swoosh! Atlanta Dream sellout home opener at State Farm Arena. - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Are A'ja Wilson and WNBA champion Aces ready to run it back? - ESPN
With Connecticut Sun relocation to Houston finalized, franchise can begin transition process - Hartford Courant
See photos as Indiana Fever hosts Washington Mystics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse - Indianapolis Star
Indiana Fever score vs Washington Mystics, match player stats tonight - Indianapolis Star
Sparks icon Lisa Leslie to be honored with statue outside Crypto.com Arena - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Stewart scores 22, reserves contribute big to lead Liberty past Fire 100-82 - KGW
The Comets, winners of the WNBA's first four championships, coming home to Houston - KHOU
Former WNBA player Natalie Achonwa transitions from college sidelines to Seattle Storm assistant coach - KING
Portland Fire fall 100-82 as New York Liberty bounce back from buzzer-beating loss - KPTV
KWQC to air several Indiana Fever games on COZI 6.2 and NBC this season - KWQC
Carters 27, double-double by Wilson fuel Aces victory - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Kelsey Plum joining WNBA broadcasts on Prime - My Northwest
Paige Bueckers scores 27 in Dallas Wings loss to Lynx - NBC DFW
Stewart scores 22, reserves contribute big to lead Liberty past Fire 100-82 - New York Newsday
Breanna Stewart delivers on her Liberty promise as they beat Fire - New York Post
Liberty sign Alexandra Fowler for final developmental spot - New York Post
So special to be back': Ex-TCU star enjoys return to DFW early in WNBA career - NewsBreak - Arlington
Ex-TCU star Olivia Miles talks Mark Campbell's impact on start to WNBA career - NewsBreak - Arlington
Sparks icon Lisa Leslie to be honored with statue outside Crypto.com Arena - Press-Enterprise
Sparks Kelsey Plum remains optimistic ahead of Toronto game - Press-Enterprise
Lynx rally to defeat upstart Wings - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Tempos Maria Conde brings a little of everything to role - Toronto Star
VIDEO: Washington Mystics vs. Indiana Fever: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: May 15, 2026 - YouTube
VIDEO: New York Liberty vs. Portland Fire: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: May 14, 2026 - YouTube
VIDEO: Minnesota Lynx vs. Dallas Wings: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: May 14, 2026 - YouTube

Football

Arena Football One
Oregon Lightning looks for rebound win at home in Redmond - Bend Bulletin

Canadian Football League
Day 5 of Calgary Stampeders main camp: Offensive line in the spotlight - Calgary Sun
Why did A.J. Allen choose to sign with Ottawa Redblacks? - Ottawa Citizen
Why did A.J. Allen choose to sign with Ottawa Redblacks? - Ottawa Sun
I want to be the least sacked team - Winnipeg Free Press
Love the grind: Bombers quarterback competition friendly, but heated - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: I Was Put on this Earth to PLAY THIS GAME #cfl - YouTube

Indoor Football League
VIDEO: Kevin Guy & Mike Davis Promo - YouTube

United Football League
VIDEO: Orlando Storm Week 8 Postgame Presser: UFL - YouTube
VIDEO: Dallas Renegades Week 7 Postgame Presser: UFL - YouTube
VIDEO: Orlando Storm vs Dallas Renegades Highlights: United Football League - YouTube
VIDEO: The QB Takes It 71 Yards - YouTube
VIDEO: Can't Sopt Jashaun Corbin - YouTube
VIDEO: WHAT a MOMENT Seth Green Scores His 1st TD in 2026 with His Dad Col. Bryan Green in Attendance - YouTube
VIDEO: Week 8 Picks from the UFL Show Crew Are LOCKED IN Which Pick Are You Riding With? - YouTube
VIDEO: It's a Must Win Game on Both Sides - YouTube

Hockey

American Hockey League
Vancouver Canucks name Sedin brothers as presidents, Ryan Johnson as general manager - Abbotsford News
Firebirds face off against Eagles in Game 2 of Pacific Division Finals - KESQ
Silver Knights' 2025-26 season was the most successful in franchise history - KTNV
Marlies pounce on Monsters, 5-2, in playoff opener between AHL North rivals - Lorain Morning Journal
AHL CALDER CUP PLAYOFFS: Springfield comes back to stun Penguins in OT - Scranton Times-Tribune
Marlies start slowly, score five straight to slay Monsters - Toronto Sun
WBS Penguins cant hold big lead, lose Game 2 to Springfield in overtime - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader

ECHL
New Mexico Goatheads release full 2026-27 inaugural season schedule - Albuquerque Journal
Wrapping up the Komets' Game 3 win over Toledo - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Murray go-ahead goal leads Komets to Game 3 win over Toledo - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Komets find footing in third, take 3-0 series lead on Toledo - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Two hat tricks send Kansas City Mavericks to 3-0 playoff series lead over Allen Americans - Independence Examiner
Knight Monsters release schedule for 2026-2027 season - Tahoe Daily Tribune

Ontario Hockey League
Wolves defenceman Luca Blonda awarded for saving woman from drowning - Northern Life
New Owen Sound Attack president introduced during fan event Friday - Owen Sound Sun Times
Sudbury Wolves' Luca Blonda receives OPP honour for life-saving rescue - Sudbury Star
Sudbury Wolves defenceman receives OPP honour for livesaving rescue near Thessalon - Sudbury Star

Professional Women's Hockey League
Manon Rheaume will be 1st general manager of Detroit PWHL team - Detroit Free Press
PWHL Detroit names Manon Rheaume first general manager - Detroit News
Plenty of buzz at official launch of Hamilton PWHL franchise - Hamilton Spectator
Roque's OT winner lifts Victoire to Game 1 win over Charge in Walter Cup final - Hamilton Spectator
Professional womens hockey could come to Denver - NewsBreak - Denver
Why scoring first matters for Ottawa Charge in PWHL final - Ottawa Citizen
Trailblazing goalie Manon Rhaume named PWHL Detroit GM - Ottawa Citizen
Charge gives up late tying goal, then loses Game 1 in OT - Ottawa Citizen
Charge gives up late tying goal, then loses Game 1 in OT - Ottawa Sun
Prince Albert products Willoughby and Hobson face off in all-Canadian PWHL final - Prince Albert Daily Herald
With playoff run ended, Frost face the reality of PWHL expansion - St. Paul Pioneer Press
PWHL is up to 11 teams and counting, Is it too much too fast? - Toronto Star

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Wildcats face Chicoutimi in pivotal Game 5 - News 91.9

United States Hockey League
VIDEO: Colten St. Clair Breaks Down Game 1 of the Clark Cup Final - YouTube
VIDEO: Talking with Sioux Falls Stampede Head Coach Post Game - YouTube
VIDEO: Clark Cup Final: Sioux Falls Stampede 3, Muskegon Lumberjacks 1 - YouTube
VIDEO: The U-Show: Logan Renkowski Interview - YouTube

Western Hockey League
Chilliwack mayor on WHL deal: Theyve pretty much ghosted us - Abbotsford News
Rideout brings grit, skill to Wheat Kings - Brandon Sun
Sports Round-Up: Friday, May 15 - Discover Moose Jaw
Tigers tenders ride wave in tandem season - Medicine Hat News
Wild signs McMillan to Scholarship and Development Agreement - Wenatchee World

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
Toronto Rock opens NLL final just 2 wins away from title - Hamilton Spectator
VIDEO: CJ Kirst Pulls up and Fires #NLLFinals - YouTube
VIDEO: Nick and Toronto Rock Take Game 1 of the #NLLFinals! - YouTube
VIDEO: The Finals Are Getting Physical - YouTube
VIDEO: Dan Craig Strikes First for Toronto in the #NLLFinals! - YouTube
VIDEO: POV: Behind the Glass at the #NLLFinals - YouTube
VIDEO: A Six-Goal Comeback That Became the Start of An NLL Finals Run - YouTube
VIDEO: Number 1 Pick. Rookie of the Year. NLL Finals Bound. - YouTube
VIDEO: The Moment Is Here. the NLL Finals Start Tonight - YouTube

Other

Major League Rugby
VIDEO: It's YOUR Turn to Take the Pitch - YouTube

Northwoods League Softball
Why owner John Bollinger believes the Grand Forks Spitfires are here to stay - Grand Forks Herald

Soccer

Major League Soccer
PHOTOS: Original World Cup trophy makes Atlanta stop on tour - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Revolution got a MLS reality check, courtesy of Nashville - Boston Globe
FC Cincinnati, Evander look to get back on track at San Diego FC - Cincinnati Enquirer
Ojeda and Orlando City host Atlanta United - Gwinnett Daily Post
Galaxy visit Sounders in final stop on 3-game road trip - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
FC Dallas Don Deedson Louicius joins Haitis World Cup roster - NBC DFW
World Cup could test North Texas police drone response - NBC DFW
Orlando City hosts first of two versus Atlanta United - Orlando Sentinel
Messi could play in FIFA World Cup. See Argentina games, ticket prices - Palm Beach Post
World Cup break looms as San Jose Earthquakes end MLS run, face FC Dallas - San Jose Mercury News
Toms Chancalay gives dividends for MNUFC - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Toronto to release second batch of free tickets today for World Cup fan festival - Toronto Globe and Mail
VIDEO: Coach Ejected for Delaying Restart, Bear Hug PK for Inter Miami Opponent!?: Instant Replay - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
USWNT star Swanson set for NWSL return after maternity leave - ESPN
Sources: U.S. women's pro leagues discuss interleague competition - ESPN
Orlando Pride faces expansion Denver Summit FC in NWSL play - Orlando Sentinel
Wave return home to take on Spirit and their star, Trinity Rodman - San Diego Union-Tribune
VIDEO: Dorian Bailey Slots a Goal into the Net! - YouTube
VIDEO: 16 De Maio De 2026 - YouTube
VIDEO: Kimmi Ascanio Snags a Perfect Header for Her First Goal of the 2026 NWSL Season! - YouTube
VIDEO: Shaw Shoots and Scores - YouTube
VIDEO: FULL HIGHLIGHTS: Kansas City Current vs. Houston Dash - YouTube
VIDEO: In Her First Start Trinity Byars Secures Her First Professional Goal! - YouTube
VIDEO: Another Chawinga Brace - YouTube
VIDEO: Bethune, Croix Bethune! - YouTube
VIDEO: 16 De Maio De 2026 - YouTube
VIDEO: Bay FC Cooking in Transition Unreal Tackle to Stop It at the End by the Royals - YouTube
VIDEO: Just Watch Racheal Kundananji - YouTube

Northern Super League
'McWomahon' Stadium? Symbolic name puts women's sport in the spotlight - Calgary Sun

United Soccer League Championship
VIDEO: Nico Campuzano: USL Championship Save of the Week Winner: Week 10 - YouTube
VIDEO: Antwi's 1st Pro Goal Is Sensational! - YouTube
VIDEO: "OH CAMPUZANO IT's OUSTANDING!!!!!" - YouTube

United Soccer League One
AC Boise makes statement in win against FC Naples - Idaho Press-Tribune
VIDEO: 5.15.2026: Charlotte Independence vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: 5.15.2026: Westchester SC vs. New York Cosmos - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Mastrantonio Goes Top Bins!!! - YouTube
VIDEO: Matt Levy: USL League One Save of the Week Winner: Week 10 - YouTube

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