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Headlines for September 16, 2021

Baseball

American Association
WATCH: Dogs cook RedHawks to force decisive Game 5, Zeb Noland's college football journey continues in WDAY's 10 PM sportscast for Sept. 15 - Fargo Forum
Chicago slams RedHawks to force decisive Game 5 in division championship series - Fargo Forum

Atlantic League
Power back in a tie for first place with 4-3 win over High Point - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Power reclaims first place with 4-3 win over High Point - Charleston Gazette-Mail
W. Va. walks to win over Rockers - High Point Enterpise
W. Va. walks to win over Rockers - High Point Enterpise
Keefe wins No. 900 as Rockers keep first - High Point Enterpise

Carolina League
Eighth-inning doubles lift Hillcats over Nationals - Lynchburg News & Advance
Sox fall to Delmarva, maintain 1-game edge in standings - Roanoke Times & World News

Eastern League
Cruz ties it late, but Curve fall - Altoona Mirror
Matt Barnes, recovering from COVID 19, tunes up in Hartford, ready to rejoin Red Sox for playoff push - Hartford Courant
Fightin Phils' game at Binghamton canceled because of rain - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Solo homers make difference in Flying Squirrels' 5-3 loss to Erie - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Frontier League
Boomers drop Game 2 to Florence 4-3 - Chicago Daily Herald
Heyman's blast, Ward's hit give Wild Things new life - Washington Observer-Reporter
Boots hangs up cleats: Evansville Otters coach, former Major League baseball player retires after more than 50 years - WEHT
'Boots' hangs up cleats: Evansville Otters coach, former Major League baseball player retires after more than 50 years - WEHT

International League
Bisons lose in Rochester, magic number to clinch division remains at 1 - Buffalo News
Herd rout Rochester, magic number to clinch division at one - Buffalo News
Columbus Clippers lose high-scoring game against Toledo - Columbus Dispatch
Brennen Davis "ecstatic" to join Iowa cubs - Des Moines Register
Brennen Davis takes batting practice with the Iowa Cubs - Des Moines Register
Inside the rapid rise of Chicago Cubs prospect Brennen Davis - Des Moines Register
Stripers, Sounds rained out Wednesday night - Gwinnett Daily Post
Twins' Maeda stays optimistic while enduring an unfamiliar absence - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Big seventh inning powers Jacksonville past Tides at Harbor Park - Newport News Daily Press
RailRiders suspended in second inning - Scranton Times-Tribune
Two weeks after surgery, Kenta Maeda optimistic about rehab process - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Syracuse Mets home game rained out on Wednesday - Syracuse Post Standard
Mud Hens 1 win away from clinching division after 8-7 win - Toledo Blade
Mud Hens 2 wins away from clinching division after 8-7 win - Toledo Blade
Dustin Fowler belts 3 homers in Jacksonvilles rout of Tides - Virginian Pilot
Romero, Bulls edge Knights 2-1 - WRAL

Midwest League
Snappers drop matinee to Captains - Beloit Daily News
Dragons rout Fort Wayne, keep playoff hopes alive - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps lose again to Dayton - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Bandits smash homer record in rout - Quad City Times
The South Bend Cubs lost at Quad Cities Wednesday night in High A minor league baseball - South Bend Tribune
Hillcats top Fredericksburg | Indians minors roundup for Sept. 15 - Willoughby News-Herald
Delgados home run spurs Captains past Beloit - Willoughby News-Herald

Northwest League
Eugene Emeralds clinch postseason berth; home season over however - Eugene Register-Guard
AquaSox eliminated from playoff contention with loss - Everett Herald
Ms believe AquaSox shortstop Marte, 19, is budding superstar - Everett Herald
Isaac Collins homers twice, Spokane Indians top Everett 6-3 to clinch postseason berth - Spokane Spokesman-Review

Pacific Coast League
Round Rock Express: Buoyed by bullpen, club has late season surge - Austin American-Statesman

Pioneer League
NOT DONE YET: Boise Hawks rally with four-run eighth to force decisive Game 3 - Idaho Press-Tribune
Boise Hawks rally from three-run Missoula PaddleHeads lead to force a Game 3 - Missoulian

South Atlantic League
Rome's scheduled doubleheader altered to nine-inning game - Rome News-Tribune
Rome Braves postponed, will play doubleheader Thursday - Rome News-Tribune
Tourists rumble past Dash - Winston-Salem Journal

Southern League
Lloyd Gets Game-Winning Hit As Lookouts Rally To Win - Chattanoogan
Trash Pandas vs Blue Wahoos game postponed Thursday - WHNT

Texas League
Amarillo Soddies sweep Wednesday doubleheader over Frisco - Amarillo Globe-News
Frisco downs Amarillo 14-6 in series opener - Amarillo Globe-News
Travelers 10-4, Wind Surge 5-6 - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ROCKHOUNDS REPORT: Tulsa surges past Midland with 4-run seventh - Midland Reporter Telegram
Naturals 5, Cardinals 3 - Northwest Arkansas Times
Drillers update: 8th-inning rally lifts Drillers past RockHounds, 6-3 - Tulsa World

Basketball

NBA G League
Thunder signs Paul Watson Jr. to two-way contract - Daily Oklahoman
'A new opportunity': Former UDM standout Brandan Kearney making the most of Cruise tryout - Detroit News
'A new opportunity': Former UDM standout Brandan Kearney making the most of Cruise tryout - Detroit News
Ants go within to pick new GM - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Mad Ants name new GM Taylor; Hankins to return as coach - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Lisa Byington becomes a historic hire for the NBA champion Bucks - Washington Post

Women's National Basketball Association
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner on playing Seattle - Arizona Republic
Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith on Storm - Arizona Republic
Mercury play at Seattle Friday with first-round playoff bye at stake - Arizona Republic
Sept. 16 is now 'Candace Parker Day' in Chicago - Chicago Daily Herald
Thomas' return sparks Sun to 13th straight win - Connecticut Post
WNBA-leading Sun rout Liberty 98-69 for 13th straight win - Connecticut Post
WNBA 2021: Why Jonquel Jones is the MVP, plus expert picks for every major award - ESPN
Alyssa Thomas returns for first time since Achilles injury in Connecticut Suns 98-69 win over New York - Hartford Courant
Crunch time: Lynx look inward as regular season comes to a close - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Sun rout Liberty for franchise-record 13th straight win - New London Day
Liberty fall apart in second half against No. 1 Connecticut Sun - New York Daily News
WNBA-leading Sun rout Liberty 98-69 for 13th straight win - New York Newsday
Lisa Byington becomes a historic hire for the NBA champion Bucks - Washington Post
2021 WNBA Playoffs: Storylines to know before the regular season ends - Yahoo Sports
VIDEO: Brittney Sykes Lifts Sparks to Crucial Win (September 16, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: LOS ANGELES SPARKS vs. ATLANTA DREAM: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS (September16, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Arike Ogunbowale: Taking Flight - YouTube

Football

Canadian Football League
Stamps o-line ready for another big challenge - Calgary Sun
Neck issue forces Elks quarterback Harris on six-game injured list - Edmonton Journal
Terry Jones: State of emergency puts crunch on Commonwealth crowd counts - Edmonton Journal
Elks Notes: Offensive line not happy with previous performance - Edmonton Journal
Playing in Labour Day series a dream come true for local product Cole Nelson - Edmonton Journal
Neck issue forces Elks quarterback Harris on six-game injured list - Edmonton Sun
JONES: Bombers honoured by Province of Manitoba preparing to face Elks - Edmonton Sun
Veteran David Watford slated to become Hamilton Tiger-Cats third starting QB of 2021 - Hamilton Spectator
Its going to be a rush for sack-prone Ticats - Hamilton Spectator
Putting team first, Als' Levels reluctantly agrees to COVID vaccination - Montreal Gazette
Morrow standing out early with Riders - Regina Leader-Post
Rider Rumblings 89: Should Fajardo sit out the Argos game? - Regina Leader-Post
Fajardo tracking to start against Argonauts - Regina Leader-Post
Jamal Morrow showcasing skills with Saskatchewan Roughriders - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Veteran David Watford slated to become Hamilton Tiger-Cats third starting QB of 2021 - Toronto Star
B.C. Lions to give hundreds of tickets to residential school survivors - Vancouver Province
Stampeders chasing back-to-back wins - Winnipeg Free Press
Diamond when it's rough - Winnipeg Free Press
Collaros focuses on the details - Winnipeg Free Press
Jets face off-ice ticket sales challenge - Winnipeg Free Press
Versatile Demski still not satisfied - Winnipeg Free Press
Bombers QB Collaros has put himself in early conversation for MOP with stellar performance so far - Winnipeg Sun
BOMBSHELLS: Bombers Collaros getting plenty of support from college buddy Travis Kelce - Winnipeg Sun

Indoor Football League
Coach of Las Vegas' Indoor Football League team shares his expectations for new team - Las Vegas Sun

Hockey

American Hockey League
Episode 22: Meet new Hershey Bears coach Scott Allen, one month until puck drops on 2021-22 season - ABC 27
Former Sound Tiger Fritz signs with Hartford - Connecticut Post
Grand Rapids Griffins to retire jersey numbers of Michel Picard, Jeff Hoggan - Grand Rapids Press
Rookie camp gives Golden Knights GM chance to meet prospects - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Canadiens rookies get their chance to make an impression - Montreal Gazette
Eyes are on Robertson and other Leafs hopefuls at Prospect Tournament - Toronto Globe and Mail
The race to replace Zach Hyman on the Leafs top line begins. Mitch Marner likes what he sees - Toronto Star
Its like going to the spa. Leafs goalie prospect Ian Scott brings calm to every crease he calls home - Toronto Star
Jets' Perfetti champing at the bit as prospect camp opens, training camp looms - Winnipeg Sun
Jets' prospects camp gives team chance to see stable up close again - Winnipeg Sun

ECHL
Walleye agree to terms with defenseman Gazzola - Toledo Blade

North American Hockey League
Anchorage Wolverines hockey team debuts with narrow loss - Anchorage Daily News
Richards scores twice as Bruins open with a win - Austin Daily Herald
Chmelevski hopes to carry postseason success over for Bobcats - Bismarck Tribune
Ice Dogs open NAHL Showcase with 4-1 victory over Maine Nordiques - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Donors front $3.75 million for proposed Janesville indoor sports complex - Janesville Gazette
Wings edge Tomahawks in NAHL Showcase opener - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Bears drop to 0-3 with loss to Ice Wolves - Kenai Peninsula Clarion
NM Ice Wolves claim victory in regular season opener - KOBTV
Maine Nordiques drop season-opening game to Fairbanks Ice Dogs - Lewiston Sun-Journal
Minotauros fall 2-0 to Brahmas in season-opener - Minot Daily News
Junior hockey: Balanced Bulls skate past Wilderness in season opener - Pine Journal
VIDEO: NAHL Showcase Recap Day 1 - YouTube

Ontario Hockey League
Canadiens continue with damage control after drafting Logan Mailloux - London Free Press
CBC broadcasting CHL games; OHL pandemic protocols, IceDogs sign import - Niagara Falls Review
Kitchener Rangers acquire defenceman Ty Hollett from North Bay - Waterloo Record

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Mask requirements vary between Cape Breton sporting venues as province enters Phase 5 - Cape Breton Post
GOODBYE TO THE BOB: Venerable Robert Guertin Arena will play host to one final exhibition game Saturday - Ottawa Citizen

Western Hockey League
Kelowna Rockets home opener pushed - Abbotsford News
A training camp standout inks contract with Vancouver Giants - Abbotsford News
Kelowna Rockets home opener pushed - Kelowna Capital News
Raiders road game on Oct. 2 to be broadcast nationally on CBC - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Raiders sign five forwards - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Raiders acquire Berry from Thunderbirds - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Broncos hire new assistant coach - Southwest Booster

Lacrosse

Premier Lacrosse League
Meet the Fraze: Chase Frasers Unlikely Path to PLL Stardom - US Lacrosse Magazine
Why There Will Never Be Another Paul Rabil - US Lacrosse Magazine

Other

Major League Rugby
After lengthy absence, Toronto Arrows finally get to play a game on home turf - Toronto Globe and Mail

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Valour FC eliminated from Canadian Championship on controversial goal - CJOB
Wanderers' Morelli - with his CPL-leading 11 goals - making it look easy - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Forge FC downs Valour FC to advance to Canadian Championship semis - Toronto Globe and Mail
Forge FC downs Valour FC to advance to semis - Winnipeg Free Press

Major League Soccer
Martinez scores twice to lead United past FC Cincinnati - Access North Georgia
3 Atlanta United players on MLS team of the week - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Luiz Araujos first goal for Atlanta United a bit of brilliance - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Uniteds Barco continues to produce - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Southern Fried Soccer: Atlanta United 4, Cincinnati 0 - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
September 15, 2021 match: Atlanta United 4, Cincinnati 0 - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Uniteds Martinez has a target to hit - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
September 15, 2021 match: Atlanta United 4, Cincinnati 0 - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Austin FC head coach Josh Wolf discusses team's 2-1 loss to LAFC - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC: Woes continue in 2-1 loss to LAFC - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC: Club strikes deal with online gaming operator PointsBet - Austin American-Statesman
DC United's Kamara scores 3 goals, takes Golden Boot lead - Chicago Daily Herald
Fire give up hat trick in loss to D.C. United - Chicago Daily Herald
Chicago Fire lose 3-0 to D.C. United - Chicago Daily Southtown
Chicago Fires road woes continue with ninth road loss of season at D.C. United - Chicago Sun Times
Chicago Fire pay big price for 1 match in Bridgeview - Chicago Tribune
Atlanta United defeats FC Cincinnati 4-0 - Cincinnati Enquirer
Crew want to replicate second half against Red Bulls for playoff push - Columbus Dispatch
Crew relieve pressure with win against Red Bulls - Columbus Dispatch
Union battle, cant solve Club America in CCL loss - Delaware County Times
Union battle, cant solve Club America in CCL loss - Delaware County Times
Rubio Rubn, Albert Rusnk propel Real Salt Lake past San Jose in thriller - Deseret News
Landon Donovan reportedly interviews for Real Salt Lakes head coach job - Deseret News
Inter Miami lands primary jersey sponsorship deal with crypto finance firm - Florida Sun-Sentinel
Inter Miami lands primary jersey sponsorship deal with crypto finance firm - Florida Sun-Sentinel
Minnesota United D Chase Gasper agrees to 4-year extension - Gwinnett Daily Post
Ola Kamara's hat trick lifts D.C. United past Chicago - Gwinnett Daily Post
Sporting KC routs Minnesota to move into first place - Gwinnett Daily Post
Ola Kamara's hat trick lifts DC United past Chicago - Gwinnett Daily Post
Josef Martinez scores twice as Atlanta blanks Cincinnati - Gwinnett Daily Post
MLS recap: Sporting KC beats Minnesota United FC 4-0 - Kansas City Star
As Landon Donovan report surfaces, is the best coach for Real Salt Lake (again) in the building? - KSL
Chofis' hat trick can't top Rubin's brace in RSL's wild 4-3 win at San Jose - KSL
Musovski, Arango lead surging LAFC to victory over Austin FC - Los Angeles Daily News
Javier Hernandez helps Galaxy secure draw with Houston - Los Angeles Daily News
The Sports Report: Clippers in familiar playoff territory - Los Angeles Times
Chicharito's goal gives Galaxy draw with Houston Dynamo - Los Angeles Times
Danny Musovski, Cristian Arango score to help LAFC beat Austin FC - Los Angeles Times
Inter Miami signs jersey sponsor deal with crypto firm XBTO - Miami Herald
Reeling Loons signs Gasper to four-year contract extension - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Defense costs Minnesota United FC in 4-0 loss to Sporting KC - Minneapolis Star Tribune
CF Montral nabs important 4-2 win over short-handed Orlando - Montreal Gazette
Nashville makes case to FIFA to land 2026 World Cup games - Nashville Tennessean
Nashville has plan to lead its 2026 World Cup efforts if selected - Nashville Tennessean
Pictures: Orlando City Soccer Loses to CF Montreal - Orlando Sentinel
9-man Orlando City falls to Montreal - Orlando Sentinel
9-man Orlando City falls to Montreal - Orlando Sentinel
10-man Portland Timbers earn thrilling comeback draw over Colorado Rapids with late Sebastian Blanco goal - Portland Oregonian
Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids score updates, live stream, odds, time, TV channel, how to watch online (9/15/21) - Portland Oregonian
Slideshow: Timbers rally for draw - Portland Tribune
Wednesday, Sept. 15: Timbers 2, Rapids 2 - Portland Tribune
Nick Rimando, Real Salt Lake legend, plans to credit those who helped him get inducted into Utah Sports Hall of Fame - Salt Lake Tribune
SJ Earthquakes' Chofis hat trick can't top Real Salt Lake - San Jose Mercury News
St. Louis soccer team launches mobile app for 'insider access' - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Minnesota United signs Chase Gasper to new contract - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Loons smacked down in 4-0 loss to Kansas City - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Veteran Toronto FC fullback Justin Morrow to retire at end of 2021 season - Toronto Globe and Mail
Romell Quioto, Montreal beat short-handed Orlando City 4-2 - Toronto Globe and Mail
Toronto FC in search of answers after controversial call in loss to Inter Miami - Toronto Globe and Mail
Former Leafs Lunch host Andi Petrillo trades airtime for we time: I had to adjust my life balance - Toronto Star
Blanco scores in stoppage-time, Timbers tie Rapids 2-2 - Vancouver Columbian
Whitecaps hope Rapids road takes them back into MLS win column - Vancouver Province
Ola Kamara scores hat trick as D.C. United beats Chicago Fire - Washington Post
VIDEO: Is Atlanta United Back? How High Can They Climb? - YouTube
VIDEO: Hat Tricks, Playoff Shakeups and Comebacks Close MLS Week 25 - YouTube
VIDEO: Sounders Are One Step Away from MLS, Leagues Cup History - YouTube
VIDEO: Watch Every GOLAZO from Week 25 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo FC: September 15, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: San Jose Earthquakes vs. Real Salt Lake: September 15, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: El Chofis Olímpico, Seals a Hat Trick for the Earthquakes - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Portland Timbers vs. Colorado Rapids: September 15, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Austin FC vs. Los Angeles Football Club: September 15, 2021 - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
NWSL championship: Start time, schedule criticized by players - Bergen Record
Postponed Portland Thorns-Washington Spirit match declared a forfeit, Spirit fined $25,000 - Portland Oregonian
Thorns awarded forfeit win - Portland Tribune
Spirit forfeit Thorns match, hit with fine after covid outbreak - Washington Post
VIDEO: NWSL Presented by Ally Ft. Lindsey Harris - YouTube
VIDEO: NWSL On Pitch Presented by Ally Ft. Lynn Williams - YouTube

United Soccer League Championship
Phoenix Rising dominates Las Vegas Lights in 4-1 win - Arizona Republic
Colorado Springs Switchbacks play to first scoreless draw of the season against El Paso - Colorado Springs Gazette
Landon Donovan reportedly interviews for Real Salt Lakes head coach job - Deseret News
El Paso Locomotive play to goalless draw against Colorado Springs - El Paso Times
Site for New Mexico United soccer stadium in question over legal battles - KRQE
As Landon Donovan report surfaces, is the best coach for Real Salt Lake (again) in the building? - KSL
Pro soccer: Monterey Bay FC breaks ground on stadium renovations - Monterrey Herald
Riverhounds' leading goal-scorer Russell Cicerone fitting right in while playing a different role - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
VIDEO: USL Championship Golden Boot Race Presented by Puma: Week 22 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #PHXvLV: 09-15-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #OAKvTAC: 09-15-2021 - YouTube

United Soccer League One
VIDEO: USL League One Goal of the Week Winner Presented by Select: Week 23 - YouTube
VIDEO: USL League One Golden Boot Race Presented by Puma: Week 24 - YouTube

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