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Headlines for July 17, 2025

Baseball

American Association
Cleburne topples Kane County Cougars - Chicago Daily Herald
Kansas City blanks RedHawks in Thursday matinee - Fargo Forum
Hallquist executes rare steal of home base to spark F-M RedHawks victory - Fargo Forum
Can Lincoln Saltdogs' next theme night top 2023's Swiftdogs? - Lincoln Journal Star
Dog Dish: Sioux City scores early, shuts out Lincoln to even series - Lincoln Journal Star
Sioux City Explorers drop series opener with Lincoln - Sioux City Journal
Gary SouthShore RailCats box score - Times of Northwest Indiana
Gary SouthShore RailCats box score - Times of Northwest Indiana
Fish banter - Winnipeg Free Press

Appalachian League
APPY LEAGUE: Johnson City-based State Liners lose for the 11th time in last 13 games, stomped by Sock Puppets - Bristol Herald Courier
River Riders blasted by Danville in 17-3 home loss - Elizabethton Star
Flyboys Give Up Late Rally To Axmen - Greeneville Sun
Appalachian League: Coal Cats fan 16 times in shutout loss to Bluefield - Huntington Herald-Dispatch

Atlantic League
Atlantic League: Blue Crabs stymie Dirty Birds in three-hitter - Charleston Gazette-Mail
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Rockers sign pitchers Klobosits, Hess - High Point Enterpise
FerryHawks bounce back with 7-4 win to even series with Ducks - Staten Island Advance

Eastern League
From the Archives: Professional baseball in Richmond, 1953-1990 - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Frontier League
Colonie H.S Grad, ValleyCats Shine in Frontier League All-Star Festivities at The Joe - CBS6
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Former ValleyCats around baseball - Troy Record
ValleyCats Walters notches go-ahead knock in Atlantics victory against Midwest; Agresti homers, earns All-Star Game MVP - Troy Record

International League
GWINNETT STRIPERS HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: Wrestling Night Part of Series - Gwinnett Daily Post
Red Sox bring back old friend on minor league deal after trading depth catcher - Springfield Republican
Five questions as the second half of the season kicks off - St. Paul Pioneer Press

Major League Baseball Draft League
Local Roundup: Keys open 2nd half with loss to Scrappers - Frederick News-Post
Scrappers enter second half with mixed emotions - Warren Tribune-Chronicle
Crosscutters drop second-half opener to Thunder 8-3 at Bowman Field - Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Castillo among numerous Cutters back for second half of season - Williamsport Sun-Gazette

Midwest League
Dayton Dragons on TV Friday and Sunday - Dayton Daily News

Northwoods League
Huskies' Surowiec, Smith go deep in NWL all-star game - Duluth News-Tribune
SESKER: Express baseball is big deal in Eau Claire - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Carson Park remains in tip-top shape after 110 years - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Get to know your Green Bay Rockers - Green Bay Press Times
Double digit strike outs in NWL All-Star game - Minot Daily News
Huskies excel in All-Star game; six former players drafted to major leagues - Northern News Now

Pecos League
Cowboys take series over Garden City before falling to Roswell ahead of All-Star break - Alpine Avalanche
Fuego beat Roswell Invaders 24-17 late Tuesday for second straight road win - Santa Fe New Mexican

Pioneer League
Photos: Rocky Mountain Vibes at Billings Mustangs - Billings Gazette
Range Riders 0-2 to start second half - Daily Inter Lake
PaddleHeads pound Great Falls Voyagers Wednesday - Missoulian
Second half starts same as first for Ogden Raptors: Knockout loss(es) - Ogden Standard-Examiner

South Atlantic League
Emperors send Shockley on rehab, get Sanchez back from Gwinnett - Rome News-Tribune

Southern League
Chicago Cubs draft picks who could play for the Knoxville Smokies - Knoxville News-Sentinel
Traveling Willie Mays exhibit aims to educate next generation about baseball great - NewsBreak - Birmingham

Texas League
State sports briefs - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Basketball

Canadian Elite Basketball League
Rattlers Nate Pierre-Louis smashing CEBL assists record - Saskatoon Star Phoenix

NBA G League
Brooks Barnhizer, OKC Thunder roar past Pelicans in NBA Summer League - Daily Oklahoman
The G League Will Play a Pivotal Role in Brooklyn Nets' Rookie Class Development - Sports Illustrated
Seeing Stars: Salt Lake City G-League Squad Unveils New Visual Identity - Sports Logos Net News
Raptors' Walter, Chomche, Murray-Boyles coming along nicely - Toronto Sun
VIDEO: Jahmir Young Scores Chicago Bulls' SUMMER LEAGUE RECORD 40 Points! - YouTube

Women's National Basketball Association
Diana Taurasi documentary series to premiere on Amazon Prime - Arizona Republic
Phoenix Mercurys Satou Sabally out for WNBA All-Star Game - Arizona Sports
Mercury legend Diana Taurasi honored with Icon Award at 2025 ESPYS - Arizona Sports
Phoenix Mercurys Satou Sabally expects to play in WNBA All-Star Game - Arizona Sports
Caitlin Clark out of WNBA All-Star weekend after suffering groin injury - Chicago Sun Times
Caitlin Clark pulls out of All-Star weekend in Indianapolis - Chicago Tribune
Chicago Sky players brace for possible WNBA work stoppage - Chicago Tribune
Fevers Caitlin Clark pulls out of WNBA All-Star weekend after latest groin injury - Dallas Morning News
The Bueckers Show is worth watching, but Wings are a long way from becoming Dallas team - Dallas Morning News
Battle of stars: See photos from Wednesday's meeting between Dallas Wings' Paige Bueckers, Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson - Dallas Morning News
As Arike Ogunbowale battles shooting slump, Wings maintain strong belief in veteran star - Dallas Morning News
Paige Bueckers-led Wings fall to Aces, but show significant strides as needed break nears - Dallas Morning News
Watch: Wings Arike Ogunbowale passes Maya Moore on WNBAs all-time list of 3-pointers made - Dallas Morning News
Midseason grades, first-half MVPs for all 13 WNBA teams - ESPN
WNBA officiating faces scrutiny heading into All-Star break - ESPN
Fever star Clark to sit out home All-Star Weekend - ESPN
Caitlin Clark decides to forgo WNBA All-Star festivities after suffering injury - Fox News
Diana Taurasi, Ilona Maher represent CT as ESPY Award winners - Hartford Courant
Caitlin Clark pulls out of All-Star weekend because of groin injury - Hartford Courant
Caitlin Clark injury: Fever star won't play in WNBA All-Star game, 3-point contest - Indianapolis Star
WNBA All-Star Game 2025 rosters: Who did Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier pick? - Indianapolis Star
Tamika Catchings mural on Mass Ave highlights on, off court contributions to Indy - Indianapolis Star
Get exclusive Indiana Fever Caitlin Clark WNBA news at IndyStar - Indianapolis Star
Caitlin Clark injury: Lisa Leslie on how a groin injury affects performance - Indianapolis Star
Will Caitlin Clark play tonight vs Liberty after suffering injury? - Indianapolis Star
Fever score vs Liberty today: Caitlin Clark injury, Sophie Cunningham start - Indianapolis Star
Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty photos in WNBA action - Indianapolis Star
Kelsey Mitchell breaks Tamika Catchings' Indiana Fever 3-pointers record - Indianapolis Star
Caitlin Clark injury: Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White with update - Indianapolis Star
Fever vs Liberty box score, stats: Caitlin Clark injury, Ionescu points today - Indianapolis Star
Ogwumike's fourth quarter heroics secure win for Seattle - KING
The Epicenter: Global Womens Sports Summit coming to Portland next week - KPTV
Aces head into All-Star break after roller-coaster win over Wings - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Aces guard leaves with injury but team holds on to defeat Wings - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Aces in talks with WNBA to host 2026 All-Star Game - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Caitlin Clark out of WNBA All-Star weekend with groin injury - Lorain Morning Journal
Caitlin Clark pulls out of All-Star weekend because of groin injury - Lorain Morning Journal
Nneka moves up WNBA scoring list, Seattle Storm beat Valkyries - My Northwest
2025 WNBA All-Star Game: Rosters, Caitlin Clarks status and more - NBC DFW
Aja Wilson scores 37 as Aces outlast Wings 90-86 - NBC DFW
Stewart leads Liberty to 98-77 win over the Fever as Clark missed game with groin injury - New York Newsday
Breanna Stewart leads Liberty past Caitlin Clark-less Fever - New York Post
Valkyries activate French center Iliana Rupert - San Jose Mercury News
Caitlin Clark, upset after another injury, could miss WNBA All-Star Game in Indiana - San Jose Mercury News
Golden State Valkyries: Takeaways from loss to Seattle Storm - San Jose Mercury News
Lynx knock off Phoenix, hit all-star break at WNBA-leading 20-4 - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Caitlin Clark to miss WNBA All-Star Game and 3-point contest because of groin injury - USA Today
WNBA helps pack 25K period packs in Indianapolis for local organizations - WTHR
Fever's Caitlin Clark announces she won't participate in WNBA All-Star Game - WTHR
Caitlin Clark sidelined again with another injury heading into All-Star Weekend - WTHR
Fever fall to Liberty 98-77 in last game before WNBA All-Star break - WTHR
VIDEO: WNBA Orange Carpet LIVE Presented by Bumble - YouTube

Football

Canadian Football League
Powerful receiver 'Moose' Alford gets loose for Calgary Stampeders - Calgary Sun
Winnipegs support therapeutic for football legend Stegall after family tragedy - CJOB
Up Close: Meet Roughriders defensive tackle Micah Johnson - Regina Leader-Post
McCray expected to replace Alford as Roughriders visit Lions on Saturday - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Roughriders' WR Joe Robustelli enjoys breakout performance - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Around the CFL: Argonauts, Redblacks desperate for wins - Sportsnet
Staying on the field is top priority for Alouettes receiver Austin Mack - Toronto Sun
Alexander returns, Kelly remains out as Alouettes host Argos - Toronto Sun
Ottawa Redblacks' linebacker Adarius Pickett back to being his disruptive self - TSN
B.C. Lions hope home advantage gives them a boost against Roughriders - Vancouver Province
CFL: Spicy social media posts by analyst Luke Willson marketing boon - Vancouver Province
Top of the West crowded to start Week 7 - Winnipeg Free Press
Blue Bombers looking to extend turnover streak vs the Stampeders - Winnipeg Sun
Winnipeg-wide hug awaits former Blue Bomber Milt Stegall - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: Davis Alexander Leaves It ALL on the Field in Montreal - YouTube
VIDEO: Alouettes' Third-Down Gamble Pays off Big - YouTube
VIDEO: David Ungerer Slips Coverage, Stands ALONE in Alouettes End Zone - YouTube
VIDEO: Woweeeee Argos Said Here's a TD! #cfl #cflfootball - YouTube
VIDEO: What Does "Nize Your Beak" Actually Mean? - YouTube
VIDEO: Canadian Slang vs CFL Players: 'Nize Your Beak" - YouTube

Indoor Football League
Local roundup: Townsend's Kaiden Donia bidding to make U.S. hockey squad - Lowell Sun
Tulsa Oilers Football can clinch a playoff spot for the first time in franchise history. Here's how - News on 6

The Arena League
WATCH | Wiseguys aim to avenge loss, honor military as they host Goats - Hot Springs Sentinel Record

United Football League
Lions working out UFL Michigan Panthers running back Toa Taua with connection to Michigan - The Sporting News
VIDEO: 2025 Top Touchdowns from the Birmingham Stallions: United Football League - YouTube

Hockey

American Hockey League
With contract, can Rory Kerins score spot in Flames lineup? - Calgary Sun
Coachella Valley Firebirds hire Vince Stalletti as new goaltending coach - Palm Springs Desert Sun

ECHL
Atlanta Gladiators Release 2025-26 Promotional Schedule - Gwinnett Daily Post
Mavericks bolster blue line by re-signing veteran defenseman Jake McLaughlin - Independence Examiner
Rapid City Rush hockey coach promoted before new ECHL season - Rapid City Journal
Nominees for latest Toledo Hockey HOF class include recent legends, heroes of yesterday - Toledo Blade

North American Hockey League
Maine Nordiques face thousands of dollars in debt, will not return to Lewiston Colise - FOX 23
Tomahawks honor Rebars and past Johnstown hockey legends - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat

Ontario Hockey League
Niagara IceDogs open 2025-26 with new GM, head coach - Niagara Falls Review
Greyhounds Laus, Croskery named to Canadian U17 and U18 camps - Sault Star
Trio of Rangers selected for Canadas U18 hockey camp - Waterloo Record

Professional Women's Hockey League
Aerin Frankel's workload with Fleet may not be sustainable - Boston Globe
Minnesota Frost Sign Second Round Pick Abby Hustler To A Two-Year Deal - The Hockey News

Western Hockey League
Blazers sign Latvian goaltender Ivans Kufterins - CFJC

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
VIDEO: The NLL Experience - YouTube

Premier Lacrosse League
PLL return to Fairfield University will include several Connecticut connections - CT Insider
VIDEO: WE'RE STILL HERE: the Three Forms of Indigenous Stick-And-Ball Games - YouTube
VIDEO: Chicago NEEDS a PLL Team: All-Access VLOG - YouTube
VIDEO: This Was FILTHY from Logan McNaney #goalie #juke #lax #sports #pll #lacrosse #goal #agility - YouTube
VIDEO: This Was RUTHLESS #airgait #lax #pll #sports #lacrosse #sickplay #jump #highlightreel #goal #gg - YouTube
VIDEO: Zed Williams (Seneca Tribe) Started a Game During Indigenous Heritage Weekend with a Wooden Stick - YouTube
VIDEO: What Do You Think?! #lacrosse #jersey #uniform #lax #sports #throwback #atlas #cool #fittedup - YouTube
VIDEO: Should We Run These Back?! #lacrosse #jerseys #jersey #uniform #players #lax #sports #pll #sick - YouTube
VIDEO: How Many Times Could YOU Hit the Red!? #lacrosse #accuracy #shootingsports #lax #sports #pll - YouTube
VIDEO: Is this the PRETTIEST Shot You'Ve Ever Seen? #lacrosse #goal #sports #lax #satisfying #cinema - YouTube

Other

Major League Rugby
VIDEO: HUGBY @TheNewEnglandFreeJacks' Pono Kayoshi & @looseheadz Spread Special Message #mlrchampionship - YouTube

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
VIDEO: Does York United Have a Top Four Finish in 'Em for 2025?: CPL Newsroom by Volkswagen - YouTube

Gainbridge Super League
Ybor Harbor could be home to a Rays stadium instead of womens soccer - Tampa Bay Times
New York Cosmos, Pele's legendary club, set to return to competitive soccer after years of inactivit - World Soccer Talk

Major League Soccer
Will Reilly scores in stoppage time as Atlanta United r... - Access North Georgia
Atlanta United is soft on set pieces, Ronny Deila says - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Uniteds stoppage-time magic secures 2-2 draw with Chicago - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Revolution waste early lead in loss to Red Bulls - Boston Globe
New England Revolution grab two-goal lead, then fall to the Red Bulls - Boston Herald
Fire allow stoppage-time goal, settle for draw with Atlanta - Chicago Sun Times
Chicago Fire allow late goal, settle for 2-2 draw with Atlanta - Chicago Tribune
Evander bolsters MVP case in win over Lionel Messis Inter Miami CF - Cincinnati Enquirer
Messi, Inter Miami CF face FC Cincinnati - Cincinnati Enquirer
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami dominated by FC Cincinnati - Cincinnati Enquirer
Lionel Messi playing in Cincinnati for Inter Miami CF - Cincinnati Enquirer
Petar Musa scores twice, but FC Dallas advantage is shortlived in draw with San Jose - Dallas Morning News
Olwethu Makhanya gets game-winner as Union top Montreal - Delaware County Times
Real Salt Lake earns 1-0 victory over Timbers - Deseret News
Ranking MLS' 2025 third kits: Who hits, misses on retro vibes? - ESPN
Sounders squander three-goal lead as Rapids equalize in final moments - KING
RSL rolling with 3 wins in a row after 1st in Portland since 2017 - KSL
The Sports Report: Clippers to add Bradley Beal to roster - Los Angeles Times
The Sports Report: Clippers to add Bradley Beal to roster - Los Angeles Times
Galaxy's modest home winning streak comes to an end - Los Angeles Times
Denis Bouanga provides the scoring as LAFC defeats Minnesota - Los Angeles Times
Colorado Rapids rally to tie Seattle Sounders 3-3 - My Northwest
Nashville SC bounces back from streak-breaking loss, blanks Columbus in Eastern Conference showdown - Nashville Post
Nashville SC vs. Columbus Crew live updates: score, lineups and more - Nashville Tennessean
FC Dallas ties San Jose Earthquakes 2-2 - NBC DFW
Tai Baribo, rookie Olwethu Makhanya lead Union to 2-1 victory over Montreal - New York Newsday
Will Reilly scores first career goal as Atlanta United rallies in stoppage time to tie Fire 2-2 - New York Newsday
Alonso Martnez scores in stoppage time, Matt Freese has 6 saves, NYCFC beats Orlando 2-1 - New York Newsday
Messi's multi-goal streak ends in Inter Miami's 3-0 loss to FC Cincinnati - New York Newsday
Choupo-Moting, Forsberg both score twice in second half to rally Red Bulls past Revolution 5-3 - New York Newsday
Pep Biel scores 2 goals, Charlotte beats DC United 2-1 - New York Newsday
New England Revolution grab two-goal lead, then fall to Red Bulls - Orlando Sentinel
Orlando City loses late lead and game at home to NYCFC - Orlando Sentinel
Timbers 2015 MLS Cup anniversary celebration soured by loss to Real Salt Lake - Portland Oregonian
Galaxy score late, but come up short in loss to AustinFC - Press-Enterprise
MLS Josef Martinez scores late, mitigates Petar Musa brace for FC Dallas - San Jose Mercury News
MLS, Adidas Release Expanded 'Archive Collection' With Retro Third Kits for 10 Clubs - Sports Logos Net News
Loons fall in trap to Los Angeles in 1-0 loss - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Vancouver Whitecaps beat Houston Dynamo 3-0 - Toronto Globe and Mail
Theo Corbeanu's PK helps Toronto beat San Diego 1-0 - Toronto Star
Gonalves, Cabral lead Real Salt Lake to 1-0 victory over Timbers - Vancouver Columbian
Whitecaps 3, Dynamo 0: Houston has a problem against resurgent Whitecaps - Vancouver Province
Pep Biel scores 2 goals, Charlotte beats DC United 2-1 - WTOP
VIDEO: You Gotta See the Jordi Alba & Riqui Puig at the 2024 Skills Challenge - YouTube
VIDEO: Penalty Or Not? Wild Finish in San Diego FC vs. Toronto FC: Instant Replay - YouTube
VIDEO: Every Goal of Matchday 25! - YouTube
VIDEO: Seattle Sounders FC vs. Colorado Rapids: Full Match Highlights: 6-Goal WILD Showdown! - YouTube
VIDEO: Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake: Full Match Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: LA Galaxy vs. Austin FC: Full Match Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: San Diego FC vs. Toronto FC: Full Match Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: San Jose Earthquakes vs. FC Dallas: Full Match Highlights: 4-Goal Battle! - YouTube
VIDEO: Kids Go CRAZY for Messi - YouTube
VIDEO: Surridge to Mukhtar! - YouTube
VIDEO: Pep Biel BIG BEAUTIFUL BRACE Fuels @MLSCharlotte - YouTube
VIDEO: WILD 8-GOAL @newyorkredbulls vs. @nerevolution SHOWDOWN! - YouTube
VIDEO: Nashville SC vs. Columbus Crew: Full Match Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Minnesota United vs. LAFC: Full Match Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Houston Dynamo FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC: Full Match Highlights: Berhalter Banger! - YouTube

MLS NEXT Pro
VIDEO: LIVE: MLS NEXT PRO: Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs: July 17, 2025 - YouTube
VIDEO: LIVE: MLS NEXT PRO: Houston Dynamo 2 vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2: July 17, 2025 - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
Denver residents to discuss proposed NWSL stadium at town hall - 9News
KC Current aim to host 2026 World Cup team in new facilities - ESPN
KC Current breaks ground on additional Riverside facilities - KCTV
KC Current owners discuss WNBA pitch + Royals All-Stars - KCTV
The Epicenter: Global Womens Sports Summit coming to Portland next week - KPTV
Angel Citys Savy King says shell be back better than ever - Press-Enterprise
VIDEO: Lauren Holiday Impact Award Presented by Nationwide: Ashley Hatch - YouTube

United Soccer League Championship
United's Bruce suffers season-ending injury - Albuquerque Journal
Hartford Athletic fall to Tampa Bay, drop to USL basement - Hartford Courant
Pro Soccer: Unions road woes continue, falling at Tulsa - Monterrey Herald
Birmingham Legion FC | Talk of Alabama | 7.17.2025 - NewsBreak - Birmingham
Stefan Lukic's spark as substitute lifts FC Tulsa to win - Tulsa World
VIDEO: Why Rhode Island FC, Hartford Athletic's Fans Are at the Heart of El Clamico - YouTube
VIDEO: Set-Piece Magic!: USL Championship Goal of the Week Winner: Week 19 - Marcos Cerato - FC Tulsa - YouTube

United Soccer League One
Corpus Christi FC Sharks keep name ahead of professional ranks - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
One Knox scores decisive win over AV Alta after 'rocky' stretch - Knoxville News-Sentinel
One Knoxville SC vs AV Alta FC at Covenant Health Park in photos - Knoxville News-Sentinel
Kickers showcase homegrown talent against Spain's CD Legans - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Richmond Kickers defender Beckett Howell after 1-1 international friendly draw with CD Leganes - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Richmond Kickers midfielder Chandler O'Dwyer after 1-1 draw with CD Leganes in international friendly - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Richmond Kickers coach, sporting director Darren Sawatzky after 1-1 draw with CD Leganes in international friendly - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Richmond Kickers academy product Grafton Kahl after making first team debut in international friendly against CD Leganes - Richmond Times-Dispatch
A Grip on Sports: Baseball's schedule may be on a break but that doesn't mean there's a break in the news from around the world - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Anuar Pelaez scores two penalty kicks, Velocity top Westchester 3-2 - Spokane Spokesman-Review
VIDEO: An Unstoppable Strike: USL League One Goal of the Week Winner: Week 19-Karsen Henderlong-FC Naples - YouTube

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