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Headlines for June 17, 2021
Baseball
American AssociationCougars lose their sixth straight game - Chicago Daily Herald
RedHawks drop to third place in North after loss in Chicago - Fargo Forum
Canaries drop slugfest against Milkmen - KELO
Saltdogs fight through the heat, add to momentum in 3-2 win over Houston - Lincoln Journal Star
RailCats box scores - Times of Northwest Indiana
Appalachian LeagueWhistlePigs whistle past Bluefield, 17-5, in second game of Mercer County Rivalry series - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
LOCAL BRIEFS: Rally falls short for State Liners at Greeneville - Bristol Herald Courier
River Riders continue winning ways behind Gillespie - Elizabethton Star
Flyboys Turn Back Bristol, Maintain Lead In West - Greeneville Sun
Newcomer helps Doughboys end slide - Johnson City Press
Check out Damani Thomas' catch - Johnson City Press
Photo gallery: Elizabethton River Riders at Kingsport Axmen - Kingsport Times-News
Axmen, River Riders combine for 20 runs - Kingsport Times-News
Atlantic LeagueLong Island's fast start leads to 4-2 win over Power - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Lexington beats cold-hitting Rockers - High Point Enterpise
York Revolution ownership group grows by seven new members - York Dispatch
Carolina LeagueFayetteville Woodpeckers blast 4 homers, score 14 in win at Carolina Mudcats - Fayetteville Observer
FredNats' bullpen falters in loss to Hillcats - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Planez's homer lifts Hillcats to win over Nationals - Lynchburg News & Advance
Sox beat Shorebirds for 4th straight win - Roanoke Times & World News
Eastern LeagueOscar Gonzalez Alex Call Aaron Pinto Akron RubberDucks Bowie Baysox - Akron Beacon Journal
Curve save their big hits for 7th inning - Altoona Mirror
As advocate group raises concerns about housing for Orioles minor leaguers, GM Mike Elias says club would never allow a situation where someone is not safe - Annapolis Capital Gazette
Yankees' Voit making the most of Somerset Patriots rehab stint - Bridgewater Courier-News
Altoona Curve beats Erie SeaWolves with 3 runs in 7th inning - Erie Times-News
Altoona Curve beats Erie SeaWolves 4-2 in Erie - Erie Times-News
Fightin Phils Replay: Reading 6, Hartford 1 - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Fightin Phils Replay: Harrisburg 7, Reading 2 - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Somerset hammers Flying Squirrels 10-1 on Tuesday - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Florida State LeagueFlying Tigers end 4-game skid with win in 11th - Lakeland Ledger
Frontier LeagueNinth-inning rally lifts Boomers to win - Chicago Daily Herald
Lack of offense dooms Crushers in loss to Miners - Chronicle-Telegram
J.J. Hoover: Lexington Legends add Brandon Phillips' ex-Reds teammate - Cincinnati Enquirer
Crushers manage just three hits in loss to Southern Illinois - Lorain Morning Journal
PHOTOS: Lake Erie Crushers June 16, 2021 - Lorain Morning Journal
Wild Things' pitchers shut down Florence - Washington Observer-Reporter
International LeagueMickey Moniak, Adam Haseley power Pigs past Worcester - Allentown Morning Call
Stripers use long ball to down Nashville 9-3 - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Braves promote LHP prospect Kyle Muller - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sciria: I survived throwing out first pitch at an Auburn Doubledays game - Auburn Citizen
Blue Jays notebook: Teoscar Hernandez-style bats being used in Vladdy's big season - Buffalo News
Collins: Brito the RailRiders' often underappreciated philosopher - Citizens Voice
Brantly, RailRiders walk off with win - Citizens Voice
Triston McKenzie tries to find confidence on mound with Clippers - Columbus Dispatch
Generations of Central Ohioans know the Clippers, but don't know why - Columbus Dispatch
Toledo Mud Hens hit five home runs in win over Columbus Clippers - Columbus Dispatch
Stripers win highlighted by trio of home runs - Gwinnett Daily Post
The curious case of Byron Buxton's lingering injury - Minneapolis Star Tribune
The terrifying part of pitching: 'My head is bleeding' - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Buxton is on road trip with Twins, but still not fully fit - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Norfolk Tides defeat Durham Bulls after seventh inning rally. - Newport News Daily Press
Ryan McKennas big game spoiled by Tides loss to Durham - Newport News Daily Press
Major League Baseball foreign substance checks Rochester Red Wings - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
George Springer rehab assignment Buffalo Bisons vs Rochester Red Wings - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Brantly, Park help RailRiders stun Syracuse again - Scranton Times-Tribune
Conforto joins Mets rehabbers in Scranton - Scranton Times-Tribune
Saints Shepherd, bullpen combine to shut out I-Cubs - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Twins not ready to activate Byron Buxton - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Gates will open for larger crowds at Syracuse Mets NBT Bank Stadium - Syracuse Post Standard
Jeff McNeil, Michael Conforto shine but Syracuse Mets lose 9th in a row - Syracuse Post Standard
Mud Hens hit five homers on the way to win at Columbus - Toledo Blade
Mud Hens outfielder Robson shines for Team Canada in Olympic qualifier - Toledo Blade
Mud Hens hit five homers on the way to win at Columbus - Toledo Blade
5 things about WooSox' 8-2 loss to Lehigh Valley, ending 7-game winning streak - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Red Sox ace Chris Sale's progress continues at Polar Park - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Franco extends hit streak, Quiroz homers in Bulls' win at Norfolk - WRAL
Major League Baseball Draft LeagueKeys beat Crosscutters for second win - Frederick News-Post
Sparling sterling as Scrappers double up Spikes - Warren Tribune-Chronicle
Mavericks Independent Baseball LeagueVolcanoes pick up key victory against Campesinos - Keizer Times
Midwest LeagueSnappers even series with Kernels - Beloit Daily News
Davis pitches Dragons past Tin Caps - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps' defensive lapses costly - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps lose again at Dayton - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Williams-Sutton promoted to Double-A - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Rare Hancock blast sparks Bandits - Quad City Times
MiLB South Bend Cubs Cedar Rapids Kernels Wednesday June 16 - South Bend Tribune
Clippers' winning streak ends at three - Willoughby News-Herald
Captains: Motivated Joe Naranjo gets redemption with game-winner against West Michigan - Willoughby News-Herald
PHOTOS: Captains vs. Whitecaps, June 16, 2021 - Willoughby News-Herald
Northwest LeagueAquaSox cant come up with clutch hits in loss to Canadians - Everett Herald
Diamond Beat: Canadians top AquaSox at Ron Tonkin Field - Portland Tribune
Spokane Indians rally in ninth to top Tri-City 4-2 - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Canadians president Dunn yearning for Nat Bailey Stadium return - Vancouver Province
Northwoods LeagueMallards' rally falls short against Rafters - Wisconsin State Journal
Pecos LeagueCowboys slow to start the season - Alpine Avalanche
Pioneer LeagueStringer becomes 3rd from Raptors to sign with MLB team; Ogden falls to Missoula on Wednesday - Ogden Standard-Examiner
South Atlantic LeagueDash beats Hoppers, ends losing streak - Greensboro News and Record
Toussaint pitches rehab assignment as Rome Braves splits first two games with Bowling Green - Rome News-Tribune
Dash ends losing streak - Winston-Salem Journal
Southern LeagueNew downtown baseball stadium in Knoxville would boost nightlife - Knoxville News-Sentinel
Texas LeagueTrav entertains special guests with clutch hit - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
PHOTOS: Hooks face Frisco Rough Riders - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Hooks Baseball: Astros top prospect Leon adjusting to first pro season - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
ROCKHOUNDS REPORT: Midland snaps skid with win in Amarillo - Midland Reporter Telegram
LOOKING BACK for June 17 - Odessa American
San Antonio celebrates Juneteenth with baseball, block parties, and more - San Antonio Express News
Basketball
BIG3Prominent Warriors alumni playing, coaching in new BIG3 season - Yahoo Sports
Canadian Elite Basketball LeagueBack in play: Riders' schedule highlights the pending resurrection of Saskatchewan sport - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
NBA G LeagueVIDEO: NBA G League Elite Camp Is Here - YouTube
Women's National Basketball AssociationPhoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham - Arizona Republic
Cambage says Aces potent offense nowhere near its potential - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sparks hold off Phoenix rally - Los Angeles Daily News
Sparks vs. Mercury: Shorthanded Sparks push for a win to open four-game homestand - Los Angeles Times
Layshia Clarendon, Crystal Dangerfield of Lynx nominated for ESPYs - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Lynx head to Dallas seeking first road win - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Sun head to Chicago for two-game series - New London Day
VIDEO: MINNESOTA LYNX vs. DALLAS WINGS FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 21, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Kayla McBride Scores Season-High 22 PTS (June 17, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Napheesa Collier Notches Near Double-Double in Lynx Win (June 17, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Courtney Vandersloot Records Double-Double, Kahleah Copper Drops Team-High 18 PTS (June 17, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: CHICAGO SKY vs. CONNECTICUT SUN: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 17, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Ariel Atkins and Theresa Plaisance Tab Career-Nights in Win over Dream (June 17, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Breanna Stewart Posts Big Double-Double for Storm (June 17, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: WASHINGTON MYSTICS vs. ATLANTA DREAM: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 17, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: SEATTLE STORM vs. INDIANA FEVER: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS (June 17, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Top 3 Plays: June 16 - YouTube
VIDEO: Erica Wheeler Came up CLUTCH for the Sparks (June 16, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: PHOENIX MERCURY vs. LOS ANGELES SPARKS: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS (June 16, 2021) - YouTube
Football
Canadian Football LeagueWarren: Embracing the return of the CFL - Ottawa Citizen
GARRIOCH: With no concrete plans in place, Ontario's framework for Return to Play leaves many questions - Ottawa Citizen
WARREN: Embracing the return of the little league that keeps finding a way to bounce back - Ottawa Citizen
Saskatchewan Roughriders encouraging players to get vaccinated - Regina Leader-Post
Anticipation for coming Rider season raises questions (Inside the Marble Palace) - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Weighted CFL sked could mean more butts in the seats for B.C. Lions - Vancouver Province
Ottawa making 60,000 rapid tests available to CFL - Winnipeg Free Press
Chasing a shot at gridiron glory - Winnipeg Free Press
Gladly pondering the return of the CFL, oddities and all - Winnipeg Free Press
BOMBSHELLS: Bombers Bighill says having veteran team is going to be very important in short CFL season - Winnipeg Sun
National Arena LeagueFormer Arena League star returns to the Empire - Albany Times-Union
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueMinnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin discusses the logistical benefits of bringing the Iowa Heartlanders into the fold. - Des Moines Register
New Coralville hockey team announces Minnesota Wild NHL affiliation - Des Moines Register
ECHLSC Stingrays grab early lead in ECHL conference finals - Charleston Post and Courier
S.C. Stingrays grab early lead in ECHL conference finals - Charleston Post and Courier
Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin discusses the logistical benefits of bringing the Iowa Heartlanders into the fold. - Des Moines Register
New Coralville hockey team announces Minnesota Wild NHL affiliation - Des Moines Register
Hawkins chosen MVP of Komets - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
North American Hockey LeagueKelly to take over as Brown Bears head coach - Kenai Peninsula Clarion
Hound-Doggs playing playoff hockey for Maine Nordiques - Lewiston Sun-Journal
Maine Nordiques and Shreveport Mudbugs each bring something different to the table - Lewiston Sun-Journal
VIDEO: Today in the NA - 6/17/21 - YouTube
Ontario Hockey LeaguePeter DeBoer takes aim at third Stanley Cup final - Niagara Falls Review
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey LeagueCharlottetown Islanders winger Cdric Desruisseaux named QMJHL MVP - Charlottetown Guardian
Jim Hulton of the Charlottetown Islanders named QMJHLs top GM - Charlottetown Guardian
Charlottetown Islanders' Jim Hulton named QMJHL coach of the year - Charlottetown Guardian
SPHLThunderbolts announce home schedule for upcoming season - WEHT
United States Hockey LeagueGamblers to host two camps at Resch Center - Green Bay Press Times
Western Hockey LeagueFULL INTERVIEW: Kamloops Blazers President & COO Don Moores - CFJC
Redden steps back from Raiders announcing duties - Prince Albert Daily Herald
2020-21 WHL Season Review: Portland Winterhawks - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Rebels name new assistant coach, open WHL season on Oct. 1 - Red Deer Advocate
Former Red Deer Rebel John Persson retires from hockey - Red Deer Advocate
Broncos to Pick 5th In CHL Import Draft - Swift Current Online
iPlex Reunion for Broncos to Begin in October - Swift Current Online
WHL keeping skeds regional means North Van's Bedard won't visit B.C. - Vancouver Province
UPDATE: Off-season WHL deals continue for retooling Victoria Royals - Victoria News
Lacrosse
National Lacrosse LeagueWarriors prep for upcoming NLL season starts with expansion draft - Vancouver Province
Other
Major League RugbyVIDEO: MLR Kickoff Podcast: Dom Akina - YouTube
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueForge draws El Salvador club in CONCACAF League - Winnipeg Free Press
VIDEO: Rise Above: the Island Games Documentary - YouTube
Major League SoccerAtlanta United focused on fitness and then tactics during break - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Uniteds Brooks Lennon meets Olympic hero - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Meet Los Verdes: The loudest fans of the Austin FC soccer team - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC: San Jose Earthquakes arrive at Q2 Stadium on losing streak - Austin American-Statesman
Bruce Arenas intense mini-games in practice are paying off for Revolution - Boston Globe
FC Cincinnati GM weighs in on Jrgen Locadia's expiring loan deal - Cincinnati Enquirer
FC Cincinnati nearing sell-out for third TQL Stadium match - Cincinnati Enquirer
How to buy Crew tickets for first game at new stadium - Columbus Dispatch
Pursuing unfinished business, Union extend Jim Curtin's contract - Delaware County Times
Rodolfo Pizarro isn't leaving Inter Miami, coach Phil Neville says - Florida Sun-Sentinel
What RSL goalkeeper David Ochoa learned in month away with US national team - KSL
Nashville SC vs. New York Red Bulls. Is Daniel Rios healthy, playing? - Nashville Tennessean
5 things to watch as Red Bulls return from international break to face Nashville SC - New York Newsday
Lions star Daryl Dike returns to Orlando hungry for more - Orlando Sentinel
Portland Timbers and Thorns opening to 80% capacity this weekend: What to know about tickets, vaccination checks, masks and more - Portland Oregonian
RSL signs Sandy native to homegrown contract - Salt Lake Tribune
St. Louis City SC names Gerard Craft 'flavor officer' for new stadium - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Whitecaps return to play as 'visitors' at RioT against Real Salt Lake - Vancouver Province
Crews Zelarayan among ESPY nominees for best MLS player - WCMH
VIDEO: Mark McKenzie on Dealing with Racial Abuse, and the USMNT's Victory vs. Mexico - YouTube
National Women's Soccer LeagueAngel City FC hires Angela Hucles Mangano for VP role - Los Angeles Daily News
Christen Press, Lynn Williams lift USWNT in final Summer Series win over Nigeria - Orlando Sentinel
Portland Timbers and Thorns opening to 80% capacity this weekend: What to know about tickets, vaccination checks, masks and more - Portland Oregonian
Courage to face OL Reign for the second time this season - WRAL
United Soccer League ChampionshipFollow live: San Antonio FC at United - Albuquerque Journal
Young United fans have own group - Albuquerque Journal
Rising buoyed by returning players ahead of San Diego rematch - Arizona Republic
'Right now, its Hadjis time to shine': Switchbacks' newcomer has not disappointed - Colorado Springs Gazette
Indy Eleven, Martin Rennie part ways over Carroll's playing surface - Indianapolis Star
RGV FC falls late to Austin Bold - KGBT
NM United shuts out San Antonio FC, 2-0 - KOBTV
NM United expects tough test from San Antonio FC - KOBTV
New Mexico United records third straight clean sheet, defeats San Antonio 2-0 - KRQE
'PNM PowerKick' will fund 10 local nonprofits at New Mexico United games - KRQE
New Mexico United ready to play San Antonio PC Wednesday - KRQE
What RSL goalkeeper David Ochoa learned in month away with US national team - KSL
FC Tulsa wins in first home match in 46 days, beats KC II 4-3 - KTUL
LouCity's Napo Matsoso scores for love in Birmingham Legion win - Louisville Courier-Journal
Photo Gallery: RGV Toros come up short against Austin Bold 2-1 | MyRGV.com - McAllen Monitor
Memphis 901 FC beats Atlanta United 2 in 2021 home opener - Memphis Commercial Appeal
901 FC vs Atlanta United 2 - Memphis Commercial Appeal
RSL signs Sandy native to homegrown contract - Salt Lake Tribune
FC Tulsa ends losing streak with 4-3 victory over Sporting KC II - Tulsa World
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #LAvLV: 06-16-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #NMvSA: 06-16-2021 - YouTube
United Soccer League OneNCFC falls to defending champion Greenville Triumph 2-1 - WRAL
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