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Headlines for September 17, 2021
Baseball
American AssociationWATCH: RedHawks use wild comeback to advance to American Association title series, Horace plays first game on new home field in WDAY's 10 PM sportscast for Sept. 16th - Fargo Forum
Silviano slam powers dramatic comeback as RedHawks advance to American Association championship series - Fargo Forum
McFeely: Can't beat RedHawks drama, even if few show up to see it - Fargo Forum
Atlantic LeaguePower grabs sole possession of first place with 3-2 win over High Point - Charleston Gazette-Mail
California LeagueSF Giants' top prospects will get playoff experience in San Jose - San Jose Mercury News
Carolina LeagueSox lose to Delmarva, fall into tie for final playoff spot - Roanoke Times & World News
Eastern LeaguePatriots, RubberDucks tied for top playoff spot after Patriots win - Akron Beacon Journal
MacGregor ends on positive note - Altoona Mirror
Somerset Patriots online auction for Ida relief: What you can bid on - Bridgewater Courier-News
Patriots, RubberDucks tied for top playoff spot after Patriots win - Canton Repository
Portland pounds Yard Goats, 14-3 - Hartford Courant
Yard Goats returned to the field, and fans returned to Dunkin Donuts Park in 2021 - Hartford Courant
Reading Fightin Phils infielder Bryson Stott wins Paul Owens award - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Fightin Phils fall to Binghamton - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Brieske-led Erie blank Flying Squirrels 3-0 - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Frontier LeagueDrust named to Hall of Fame - Marion Daily Republican
International LeagueFormer IronPigs pitching coach Steve Schrenk happy to be back in the game. After nearly two years away, the Bethlehem Township resident returns as Syracuse Mets pitching coach. - Allentown Morning Call
Bisons get help they need out of town, clinch first division title since 2005 - Buffalo News
RailRiders' rally comes up short - Citizens Voice
Columbus Clippers: Leiter Jr. strikes out 11, Clippers lose 5-1 - Columbus Dispatch
Stripers shut down in loss to Sounds - Gwinnett Daily Post
Miranda drives in four as Saints rout Indianapolis - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Mark Paytons walk-off single lifts Syracuse Mets over Worcester, 4-3 - Syracuse Post Standard
Analysis: 3 factors that propelled Mud Hens to divisional title - Toledo Blade
Mud Hens win Triple-A East Midwest Division - Toledo Blade
Bisons clinch Northeast Division championship - WGRZ
Buffalo clinches Northeast Division title after RailRiders stumble late vs. IronPigs - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
WooSox hurler Daniel Gossett and family enjoy camper lifestyle, their home on road - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
WooSox pull even, then fall in ninth inning at Syracuse, 4-3 - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Bulls clinch Triple-A East league title with 8-6 win vs. Knights - WRAL
Midwest LeagueCaptains knock off Snappers again - Beloit Daily News
Dragons beat Fort Wayne in extra innings, keep slim playoff chances alive - Dayton Daily News
Cubs score 3 in the ninth to clip Bandits - Quad City Times
Cubs rally past River Bandits - South Bend Tribune
RubberDucks fall, Captains prevail | Indians minors roundup for Sept. 16 - Willoughby News-Herald
Captains top Beloit, 6-3, to keep hold of final playoff spot - Willoughby News-Herald
PHOTOS: Captains vs. Beloit, Sept. 16, 2021 - Willoughby News-Herald
Northwest LeagueGrand slam in big inning lifts Indians over AquaSox - Everett Herald
Kyle Datres hits slam, Spokane Indians hammer Everett 11-3 to move into first - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Spokane Indians get hot at the right time, clinch spot in High-A West championship series - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Pacific Coast LeagueOKC Dodgers baseball team to have memorabilia auction - Daily Oklahoman
Pioneer LeagueLooking back at the 2021 Chukars' season - Idaho Falls Post Register
NOT ENOUGH MAGIC: Boise Hawks fall 14-1 to Missoula, finish memorable season one win short of a title - Idaho Press-Tribune
Missoula PaddleHeads steamroll to Pioneer League championship - Missoulian
South Atlantic LeagueHot Rods 10, Blue Rocks 2 - Bowling Green Daily News
Hot Rods take down Blue Rocks 10-2 - Bowling Green Daily News
Crawdads fall 6-2 at Rome, losing skid reaches 16 - Hickory Daily Record
Vines, Braves pitching shuts down Hickory - Rome News-Tribune
Southern LeagueLookouts Win Over Braves, 4-2 - Chattanoogan
Texas LeagueAmarillo falls to Frisco 4-1 on Thursday night - Amarillo Globe-News
Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson stresses importance of minor leagues - Amarillo Globe-News
WIND SURGE 3, TRAVELERS 2 - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ROCKHOUNDS REPORT: Midland rallies for win over Tulsa - Midland Reporter Telegram
Drillers update: Drillers can't hold off RockHounds, lose in Midland - Tulsa World
Wichita Wind Surge clinch MILB postseason baseball playoffs - Wichita Eagle
Basketball
NBA G League10 things to know about Mavs forward Dwight Powell, including why he didnt hear his name called on draft night - Dallas Morning News
Motor City Cruise schedule: New Detroit Pistons' G League team - Detroit Free Press
Kasib Powell promoted to Sioux Falls Skyforce Head Coach - KELO
Jazz waive former 2nd round pick Jarrell Brantley - KSL
Former second-round pick Jarrell Brantley waived by Utah Jazz - Salt Lake Tribune
Women's National Basketball AssociationOpponents should be wary of Phoenix Mercury ahead of WNBA playoffs - Arizona Republic
2021 WNBA playoffs: Which teams are in, who can clinch next and full playoff schedule - ESPN
Sparks keep WNBA playoff hopes alive, beat Atlanta - Gwinnett Daily Post
Aces Liz Cambage clears COVID protocols, close to returning - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sparks top Atlanta to keep playoff hopes alive - Los Angeles Daily News
The Sports Report: Clippers in familiar playoff territory - Los Angeles Times
Sparks defeat the Dream to keep playoff hopes alive - Los Angeles Times
Lynx-Indiana game preview - Minneapolis Star Tribune
VIDEO: Riquna Williams with An Extremely Efficient Outing in Aces Victory (September 17, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: LAS VEGAS ACES vs. CHICAGO SKY: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: September 17, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Sylvia Fowles Does It Again to Lead Lynx Past Fever (September 17, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: WASHINGTON MYSTICS vs. NEW YORK LIBERTY: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: September 17, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Sabrina Ionescu Does Her Thing in Big Liberty Win (September 17, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: MINNESOTA LYNX vs. INDIANA FEVER: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: September 17, 2021 - YouTube
Football
Canadian Football LeagueSTAMPS NOTES: Tiger-Cats, Watford no slouch to just dismiss - Calgary Sun
STAMPS NOTES: Tiger-Cats, Watford no slouch to just dismiss - Calgary Sun
Leonard rounding into form at right time for Stampeders - Calgary Sun
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Andrew Harris escapes suspension for Banjo Bowl brawl - CJOB
Terry Jones: Elks current quarterback situation has familiar ring - Edmonton Journal
City of Edmonton adopting vaccine passport system for access to rec centres, attractions - Edmonton Journal
Quarterback Cornelius previously played for Elks coach Elizondo in XFL - Edmonton Journal
Quarterback depth? Its only the third time since 1954 Ticats have used three different starters in their first six games - Hamilton Spectator
DUCK DYNASTY? Ottawa Redblacks bring in former NFL QB Devlin Hodges - Ottawa Citizen
CFL adds another game to Leonard's suspension - Regina Leader-Post
Hughes still chasing quarterbacks with Argonauts - Regina Leader-Post
Fajardo cleared to play against Argonauts - Regina Leader-Post
Former Roughriders president Bruce Cowie was a broadcasting giant - Regina Leader-Post
Vanstone: EExplanation needed for latest suspension to Leonard - Regina Leader-Post
Rob Vanstone: Saskatchewan Roughriders' Isaac Harker is 'just a great guy' - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Charleston Hughes still chasing first sack with Toronto Argonauts - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Riders' A.C. Leonard suspended additional game for abuse towards doping control officers - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Veteran David Watford slated to become Hamilton Tiger-Cats third starting QB of 2021 - Toronto Globe and Mail
Montreal Alouettes face B.C. Lions minus head coach Khari Jones in COVID-19 isolation - Toronto Star
Pass-happy BC Lions to touch down in Montreal vs Als ground n pound - Vancouver Province
Harris out, Elks using rookie QB - Winnipeg Free Press
Als' coach Jones contracts COVID-19: CFL must be vigilant - Winnipeg Free Press
BOMBSHELLS: Bombers 'wired to make good choices' as they head into COVID hot spot in Edmonton - Winnipeg Sun
Bombers prepared for challenge from Elks, despite injury to Edmontons star quarterback Harris - Winnipeg Sun
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueNew Roadrunners GM John Ferguson: Phoenix and Tucson great places to work and win - Arizona Daily Star
Mechanics Bank Arena to require proof of vaccination or negative test starting Monday - Bakersfield Californian
Winnipeg Jets put prospects through their puck handling paces on day one - CJOB
Charged with developing top Stars prospects, Neil Graham is starting to make his mark at AHL level - Dallas Morning News
Quinton Byfield primed to lead Kings youth brigade - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Golden Knights, fans interact in downtown Las Vegas - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Golden Knights prospect ready to build off stellar season - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Golden Knights release national broadcast schedule - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Lukas Cormier among prospects looking to impress at Golden Knights rookie camp - Las Vegas Sun
Stu Cowan: Jean-Franois Houle has bleu-blanc-rouge in his DNA - Montreal Gazette
Cowan: Spotlight shining brightly on Habs prospect Mattias Norlinder - Montreal Gazette
Photos: Players hit the ice at Canadiens' rookie camp - Montreal Gazette
Canadiens Notebook: Carey Price back on the ice after his surgery - Montreal Gazette
Springfield Thunderbirds, MassMutual Center extend agreement to keep AHL team in city for at least four more years - Springfield Republican
Leafs prospect Matt Hellickson makes good first impression after dance with the Devils - Toronto Star
Top pick meets eager public - Winnipeg Free Press
Jets more balanced than ever says head coach - Winnipeg Free Press
Jets' Maurice staring down 'best-balanced' lineup he's had - Winnipeg Sun
ECHLRush add Valentini, Thompson - Rapid City Journal
North American Hockey LeagueAnchorage Wolverines junior hockey team grabs first franchise win - Anchorage Daily News
Bruins win third straight in Blaine - Austin Daily Herald
Bruins open strong to power past Icedogs - Austin Daily Herald
Area Sports Briefs: Sept. 17 - Bismarck Tribune
Ice Dogs fall to Bruins at NAHL Showcase - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Jets fall to El Paso at NAHL Showcase - Janesville Gazette
Tomahawks drop another one-goal contest to Brown Bears - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Brown Bears get 1st win of season - Kenai Peninsula Clarion
Maine Nordiques power play finds its rhythm in win over Bismarck Bobcats - Lewiston Sun-Journal
Minotauros earn first win 5-2 over IceRays - Minot Daily News
Junior hockey: Wranglers tip Wilderness in OT - Pine Journal
VIDEO: Showcase Recap Day 2 - YouTube
Ontario Hockey LeagueTop picks contribute to Otters' 10-2 preseason win - Erie Times-News
Guelph Storm has new owners - Guelph Today
Former top 67's pick Moldenhauer heads south, prompting the organization to trade him away for picks - Ottawa Citizen
Young Peterborough Petes drop 9-2 exhibition tilt to Kingston Frontenacs - Peterborough Examiner
Peterborough Petes game coverage shifting to Examiner website - Peterborough Examiner
Premier Hockey FederationThis campaign is working to bring womens professional hockey to Seattle - Tacoma News Tribune
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey LeagueWILLY PALOV: Plenty of reasons to be optimistic it will be a 'normal' QMJHL season - Cape Breton Post
SPORTS CHAT: A variety of Cape Breton-related sports make headlines this week - Cape Breton Post
Plenty of reasons to be optimistic it will be a 'normal' QMJHL season in 2021-22 - Cape Breton Post
Newfoundlander Zach Dean finally gets meet-and-greet with Golden Knights - Cape Breton Post
Canadiens Notebook: Carey Price back on the ice after his surgery - Montreal Gazette
SPHLSPHL hockey: Peoria Rivermen promotions plan for fans at Carver Arena - Peoria Journal Star
United States Hockey LeagueUSHL: Fighting Saints quickly building team chemistry - Telegraph Herald
Western Hockey LeagueGiants season opener switches to Victoria - Abbotsford News
Kelowna Rockets home opener pushed - Abbotsford News
Welcome back! Blazers ready for fans ahead of preseason play against PG - CFJC
New tickets released for Seattle Kraken preseason game in Kent - Kent Reporter
Portland vs. Spokane: Preview and chat - Portland Oregonian
Allan signs with Blackhawks - Prince Albert Daily Herald
This has been my dream: Sylvan Lakes Talon Brigley eager for home debut with Red Deer Rebels - Red Deer Advocate
Herman signs with Pats - Southwest Booster
Broncos announce pre-season COVID-19 protocols - Southwest Booster
Broncos Provide Guidance for Masking at Home Games - Swift Current Online
Broncos Name New Assistant Coach - Swift Current Online
Lacrosse
Premier Lacrosse League'I Never Thought Id be Playing Field': Box Star Dhane Smith Starting to Feel at Home Outdoors - Inside Lacrosse
Greg Cattrano Rooting For Blaze Riorden to Join Exclusive MVP Club: 'He's a Field General' - Inside Lacrosse
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueForge FC wins advancing to national semifinal - Hamilton Spectator
Major League SoccerAtlanta Uniteds Miles Robinson out for next few days - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Preview, prediction for FC Cincinnati-New York City FC MLS match at TQL Stadium - Cincinnati Enquirer
USWNT set for TQL Stadium match after dominating Paraguay - Cincinnati Enquirer
De George: Union exit CCL with pride, and work to do - Delaware County Times
MLS, New York Red Bulls dismiss lawsuit against Kaku advisor - ESPN
Real Salt Lake host Seattle and ex-coach Freddy Juarez - Gwinnett Daily Post
Superstar strikers in spotlight as D.C. visits Atlanta - Gwinnett Daily Post
Miami doesn't want letdown against Red Bulls - Gwinnett Daily Post
Galaxy visits Minnesota United amid 5-game winless skid - Los Angeles Daily News
David Beckham, Mas brothers become Inter Miami sole owners - Miami Herald
Inter Miami vs. New York Red Bulls match preview - Miami Herald
FIFA visits Nashville on Sept. 16 as city bids to host 2026 World Cup - Nashville Tennessean
How Hber's return to NYCFC will impact team in final months of MLS season - New York Newsday
NYCFC gets silver linings in frantic tie - New York Post
Portland Thorns enter break with confidence-building win; Timbers turnaround continues: Soccer Weekend - Portland Oregonian
Veteran TFC fullback Justin Morrow looks to keep making a difference post-soccer - Toronto Star
Toronto FC looks to live up to expectations as Nashville SC comes to town - Toronto Star
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Inter Miami CF vs. New York Red Bulls: September 17, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: MLS, CONCACAF Legend: Carlos "Pescadito" Ruiz: Best MLS Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Could Ola Kamara Win Golden Boot Pres. by Audi AND MVP? - YouTube
VIDEO: Did the Ball Cross the Line? - YouTube
National Women's Soccer LeagueNWSL Players Association becomes AFL-CIO affiliate - ESPN
Kansas City NWSL plans to build new $15M training facility in Riverside - FOX 4 KC
SportsBeat KC: Summer of Salloi continues in KC and Hungary - Kansas City Star
KC NWSL building soccer training facility in Riverside, MO. - Kansas City Star
Portland Thorns enter break with confidence-building win; Timbers turnaround continues: Soccer Weekend - Portland Oregonian
United Soccer League ChampionshipKalen Ryden gets on the mic, visits United team store - KOBTV
VIDEO: USL Championship Save of the Week Winner: Week 21 - YouTube
VIDEO: USL Championship Goal of the Week Winner Presented by Select: Week 21 - YouTube
United Soccer League OneVIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #NEvRIC: 09-17-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #TORvMAD: 09-17-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: USL League One Save of the Week Winner: Week 23 - YouTube
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