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Headlines for June 18, 2021
Baseball
American AssociationMcFeely blog: 25 years ago, RedHawks were like our big-league team intensity and all - Fargo Forum
One 'wild' night in June 1996 christened the RedHawks home stadium - Fargo Forum
RedHawks bats rally behind sturdy bullpen for win in Chicago - Fargo Forum
Dog Dish: Smith's blast ties franchise's career homer mark in Saltdogs' victory - Lincoln Journal Star
Photos: Saltdogs close out series sweep against Houston at Haymarket Park - Lincoln Journal Star
Photos: Saltdogs close out series with Houston at Haymarket Park - Lincoln Journal Star
Saltdogs Around the Bases: Smith leaving to play in Olympic qualifier for the Netherlands - Lincoln Journal Star
Appalachian LeagueOff the beaten track - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
LOCAL BRIEFS: Kight homers, State Liners top Doughboys, 5-4 - Bristol Herald Courier
Kannon Handy dominates but Burlington Sock Puppets fall to Princeton - Burlington Times-News
Walking it off... River Riders take advantage of Fernandez's single to down Greeneville - Elizabethton Star
River Riders Walk Off On Flyboys - Greeneville Sun
Lack of timely hitting costs JC Doughboys - Johnson City Press
Axmen can't navigate Bay in 15-7 loss to Pulaski - Kingsport Times-News
Axmen can't navigate Bay in 15-7 loss - Kingsport Times-News
Atlantic LeagueNewly hired York Revolution owners bring diversity to the business - ABC 27
Liriano's 3-run homer lifts Power to first road win of the season - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Nick Scala: West Virginia Power names and numbers - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Legends complete series sweep of Rockers - High Point Enterpise
Carolina LeagueFarhat's big night, strong pitching lift Hillcats over Nationals - Lynchburg News & Advance
Sox winning streak snapped at 4 - Roanoke Times & World News
Eastern LeagueWashington Nationals top prospect Cade Cavalli called up to Harrisburg Senators - ABC 27
Bowie Baysox rally for 4-3 win over Akron RubberDucks Will Benson Robert Neustrom - Akron Beacon Journal
Richard Palacios Oscar Gonzalez Shane McCarthy Akron RubberDucks Bowie Baysox - Akron Beacon Journal
Curve continue to pile on offensive stats - Altoona Mirror
As Orioles top prospect Adley Rutschman grows in Bowie, his star potential is clear: Youre awed every day - Annapolis Capital Gazette
Canton, Ohio minor league sports: A recent history - Canton Repository
Altoona Curve strike early, then rally past Erie SeaWolves - Erie Times-News
Top Washington Nationals prospect Cade Cavalli to make Double-A debut for Harrisburg Senators - Harrisburg Patriot-News
Fishers can't overcome 10-run deficit - Manchester Union Leader
Sports Digest: Sea Dogs hit three homers, get third straight win - Portland Press Herald
Fightin Phils Replay: Reading 2, Harrisburg 1 - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
After recovering from cardiac event, Father's Day brings extra appreciation for Flying Squirrels GM - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Altoona Curve Player of the Day Ticket Vouchers Sweepstakes - WTAJ
Frontier LeagueFormer All-Star Todd Frazier won't play at ValleyCats this weekend - Albany Times-Union
Former All-Star Todd Frazier won't play at ValleyCats this weekend - Albany Times-Union
Brody Wofford three-run blast sparks Crushers past Miners - Chronicle-Telegram
PHOTOS: Lake Erie Crushers June 17, 2021 - Lorain Morning Journal
Crushers wake up from offensive slumber in 8-1 win - Lorain Morning Journal
Things lose slugfest to Florence - Washington Observer-Reporter
International LeagueIronPigs bats silenced in loss to Worcester - Allentown Morning Call
Blue Jays notebook: It's the Bronx West in Buffalo with Yankees in town - Buffalo News
Brito's blast, clutch relief, pushes RailRiders - Citizens Voice
Andres Gimenez homers for fourth straight game as Columbus Clippers top Toledo Mud Hens 8-2 - Columbus Dispatch
Durham Bulls Tyler Zombro details recovery from hit to head - Durham Herald-Sun
Stripers shut out for final seven innings of loss to Nashville - Gwinnett Daily Post
After stumbling early in season, Tides take another step forward - Newport News Daily Press
Durham Bulls Tyler Zombro details recovery from hit to head - Raleigh News and Observer
Red Wings lose to Bisons - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Saints triple play wasted on 12-2 loss to Iowa - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Syracuse Mets drop 10th straight, 4-2 to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre - Syracuse Post Standard
Mud Hens outfielder Robson shines for Team Canada in Olympic qualifier - Toledo Blade
Big 5th inning helps Columbus defeat Mud Hens - Toledo Blade
RailRiders settle things down for eighth straight win over Syracuse - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Photos: WooSox defeat Lehigh Valley at Polar Park, 3-2 - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Positive vibes only: Worcester Red Sox harnessing energy from great weather, solid play on the field Polar Park - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Bulls pitcher thanks fans, hospital workers as recovery process continues - WRAL
Major League Baseball Draft LeagueScrappers win despite continued pitching wildness - Warren Tribune-Chronicle
Kotowski has thrived so far with Crosscutters - Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Midwest LeagueSnappers win second straight - Beloit Daily News
ABC Supply Stadium looks like home run - Beloit Daily News
Dragons blank Tin Caps for third straight win - Dayton Daily News
Dayton 2, TinCaps 0 - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Business trip returns Rattlers' Reifert to QC - Quad City Times
Twelve-run first inning lifts Bandits - Quad City Times
MiLB: South Bend Cubs at Cedar Rapids Kernels Thursday, June 17, 2021 - South Bend Tribune
Captains use three-run eighth inning to beat West Michigan - Willoughby News-Herald
McKenzie strikes out four, walks four, yields HR in three innings - Willoughby News-Herald
PHOTOS: Captains vs. Whitecaps, June 17, 2021 - Willoughby News-Herald
Northwest LeagueAquaSox pitcher Williamson promoted to Double-A Arkansas - Everett Herald
AquaSox fall in big hole, lose to Canadians - Everett Herald
Tri-City gets on board early, tops Spokane Indians 5-3 - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Northwoods LeagueNorthwoods League: Duluth Huskies fall 7-3 at Waterloo - Duluth News-Tribune
Area roundup (6/17): Express game postponed in 7th inning - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Sports briefs for Friday, June 18 - Kokomo Tribune
Northwoods League: Loggers open homestand with fourth straight win - La Crosse Tribune
Honkers' pitching struggles as they drop another to the Rox - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Photos: Honkers, St. Cloud Rox baseball - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Northwoods League: Willmar losing streak is now six games in a row - West Central Tribune
Pacific AssociationStockade baseball team's future in Salina uncertain - Salina Journal
Pacific Coast LeagueAces blast Isotopes in series opener - Albuquerque Journal
Pecos LeagueAll-Star Game to return to Santa Fe on July 11 - Santa Fe New Mexican
Pioneer LeagueAdolfo Espinoza pitches gem, Billings Mustangs shut out Grand Junction Rockies - Billings Gazette
Voyagers continue to win; take second straight from Vibes - Great Falls Tribune
Newer-look Voyagers pound Vibes in return to Centene Stadium - Great Falls Tribune
Martins-Molinari's walk-off double hands Chukars 7-6 win over Hawks - Idaho Falls Post Register
Chukars beat Boise with a walk-off hit - KIFI
Missoula PaddleHeads boast best Pioneer League record after win over Ogden Raptors - Missoulian
Broughton's great start turns sour, Missoula throttles Ogden to take over league's best record - Ogden Standard-Examiner
'Multifaceted' Josh Broughton emerges as two-way weapon for Ogden Raptors - Ogden Standard-Examiner
South Atlantic LeagueIronBirds snap losing streak, edge Asheville with late-inning rally - Baltimore Sun
Hot Rods 2, Braves 0 - Bowling Green Daily News
Murray, bullpen boost Hot Rods to shutout win - Bowling Green Daily News
Dash defeats Grasshoppers again - Greensboro News and Record
Crawdads held to 3 hits in 3-1 loss - Hickory Daily Record
Bowling Green shuts out Rome Braves - Rome News-Tribune
Dash defeats Grasshoppers again - Winston-Salem Journal
Southern LeagueBlue Wahoos baseball: Bleday, Mahan power Pensacola bounceback - Pensacola News Journal
Blue Wahoos baseball: Pensacola's Fortes crushes dramatic walk-off - Pensacola News Journal
Texas LeagueRockhounds' grand slam sinks Sod Poodles to 9-6 loss - Amarillo Globe-News
Spot starter carries Travs - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Hooks Baseball: Marty Costes setting tone for Hooks' offense - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
PHOTOS: Dog Day/Itchy Burts night at the Hooks' game against the Rough Riders - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
ROCKHOUNDS REPORT: 7-run frame propels Midland to big win - Midland Reporter Telegram
The terrifying part of pitching: 'My head is bleeding' - Tulsa World
Basketball
Canadian Elite Basketball LeagueIts been game-changing week for three Hamilton pro sports team - Hamilton Spectator
Ottawa BlackJacks hope to host healthcare workers in CEBL opener - Ottawa Citizen
NBA G LeagueCanton, Ohio minor league sports: A recent history - Canton Repository
Women's National Basketball AssociationPhoenix Mercury suffer fourth straight loss, falling to LA Sparks - Arizona Republic
Phoenix Mercury seek road split with LA Sparks in Friday rematch - Arizona Republic
Phoenix Mercury guard Kia Nurse - Arizona Republic
Dream fall short in loss to Mystics - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sky win fourth straight - Chicago Daily Herald
Skys Candace Parker to pay homage to local basketball legends in style - Chicago Sun Times
Chicago Sky top Connecticut Sun 81-75, win 4th straight - Chicago Tribune
Chicago tops Connecticut 81-75 for 4th straight win - Connecticut Post
Short-handed Mystics pull out win over Dream - Gwinnett Daily Post
Chicago tops Connecticut Sun 81-75 for 4th straight win - Hartford Courant
US Olympic team to face WNBA players in Vegas All-Star Game - Hartford Courant
Indiana Fever lack offensive firepower in 79-69 loss to Seattle Storm - Indianapolis Star
Aces show depth in convincing victory over Liberty - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sparks look to complete 2-game sweep of Phoenix on Friday - Los Angeles Daily News
'Relax and play.' Lynx, McBride respond to Reeve's urging with first road win. - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Lynx turn in turnaround effort in Dallas, pick up first road win - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Layshia Clarendon, Crystal Dangerfield of Lynx nominated for ESPYs - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Breanna Stewart helps Seattle Storm win 5th straight, 79-69 over Indiana - My Northwest
Sun fall to Sky, 81-75 - New London Day
Liberty blown out by Aces, 103-76 - New York Daily News
Analysis: US women look to add depth on Olympic hoops roster - New York Newsday
Aces score 33 second-quarter points to ease past Liberty - New York Newsday
Liberty suffer blowout loss in Sabrina Ionescu's return - New York Post
Minnesota Lynx win first road game of season, beating Dallas Wings 85-73 - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Short-handed Mystics top Dream, Thibault gets 350th win - Tacoma News Tribune
Shorthanded Mystics rally past Atlanta with just seven healthy players - Washington Post
VIDEO: Top 5 Plays: June 17, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Brittney Griner Career Dunks (June 17, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Gray Operates as Floor General for Aces (June 17, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: LAS VEGAS ACES vs. NEW YORK LIBERTY: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 17, 2021 - YouTube
Football
Canadian Football LeagueStampeders ready to adapt to challenge of no pre-season games - Calgary Sun
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Coach Mike OShea cant wait for players to reunite - CJOB
Fans Offer Mixed Reactions on Returning to A Full Mosaic Stadium - Discover Moose Jaw
Blue Bombers head coach Mike OShea looking forward to players interacting this year - Hamilton Spectator
Its been game-changing week for three Hamilton pro sports team - Hamilton Spectator
Virtual meetings will be part of Saskatchewan Roughriders' reality - Regina Leader-Post
Rob Vanstone: Roughriders' offence could be Shaq-tacular in 2021 - Regina Leader-Post
Any out-of-shape Saskatchewan Roughriders players could be out of jobs - Regina Leader-Post
Dr. Howard Njoo says Public Health Agency of Canada is still reviewing CFL protocols - Toronto Globe and Mail
BC Lions file trademark for new logo - Victoria News
Bombers head coach O'Shea excited about '21 season - Winnipeg Free Press
BOMBSHELLS: Bombers coach OShea doesnt expect vaccine debate to cause rift in locker room - Winnipeg Sun
Champions Indoor FootballAmarillo Venom head coach Julian Reese's indoor football journey had twists and turns - Amarillo Globe-News
Salina Liberty looks to sew up home field advantage for CIF playoffs - Salina Journal
Indoor Football LeagueRattlers hope to start heating up with trip to New Mexico vs. Duke City - Arizona Republic
Duke City Gladiators preparing for championship-caliber team - KOBTV
Chasing IFL history: Three Spokane Shock members near record-breaking careers - Spokane Spokesman-Review
VIDEO: IFL Game of the Week on Stadium: Rayshaun Kizer and Dixie Wooten Head-To-Head - YouTube
National Arena LeagueOrlando co-owners who brought NAL franchise to Albany on opposite sides now - Albany Times-Union
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueAHL president: Tremendous success selling season ticket deposits for Abbotsford franchise - Abbotsford News
ECHL's Iowa Heartlanders now affiliated with NHL's Minnesota Wild - Des Moines Register
Move to the burbs? Bears confirm bid to buy horse track site - Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
City must start over on sports arena deal - San Diego Union-Tribune
Utica Comets' 2021-22 home opener tickets set to go on sale Monday - Utica Observer-Dispatch
ECHLECHL's Iowa Heartlanders now affiliated with NHL's Minnesota Wild - Des Moines Register
Team confident ahead of matchup - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Delving into some K's vs. Allen stats - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
ECHL's Iowa Heartlanders now affiliated with NHL's Minnesota Wild - Iowa City Press-Citizen
North American Hockey LeagueAberdeen Wings Minnesota Magicians Robertson Cup Finals Preview - Aberdeen American News
Five Minotauros slated to play in NAHL Top Prospects Tournament - Minot Daily News
Ontario Hockey LeagueFormer Peterborough Petes forward Liam Kirk inks three-year entry level contract with Arizona Coyotes - Peterborough Examiner
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey LeagueCape Breton Eagles home tickets soon to be available through Ticketmaster - Cape Breton Post
SPORTS CHAT: Reginato on Huntsville protected list, Barberio goes under the knife, Dixon returns to Cardiff and more - Cape Breton Post
VIDEO: 2021 QMJHL Draft: Prospect Profile: Nathan Baril - YouTube
VIDEO: Michel-Brière : Winner / Gagnant - YouTube
VIDEO: Maurice-Filion : Winner - YouTube
VIDEO: Ron-Lapointe : Gagnant - YouTube
VIDEO: Ron-Lapointe : Winner - YouTube
VIDEO: Maurice-Filion : Gagnant - YouTube
VIDEO: Repêchage LHJMQ 2021: Profil D'Espoir : Nathan Baril - YouTube
VIDEO: Les Plus Beaux Jeux De La 1/2 Finale / Semifinal's Top Plays - YouTube
VIDEO: Les Plus Beaux Arrêts De La 1/2 Finale / Semifinal's Top Saves - YouTube
VIDEO: Les Plus Beaux Arrêts De La Série Finale / Top Saves of the Final - YouTube
VIDEO: Les Meilleurs Jeux De La Série Finale / Top Plays of the Final - YouTube
United States Hockey LeagueStars coach/GM Michael stepping down after one season - Lincoln Journal Star
Stars coach/GM Michael steps down - Lincoln Journal Star
Lincoln Stars has a new owner for the first time since 2013 - Lincoln Journal Star
Western Hockey LeagueBlazers narrow search for new general manager. Some unusual resumes. - CFJC
Warriors to Open WHL Season on Oct. 1 - Discover Moose Jaw
Hurricanes to host Hitmen in home opener - Lethbridge Herald
Scoresheet: Winterhawks open Oct. 2 - Portland Tribune
2020-21 WHL Season Review: Medicine Hat Tigers - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Lacrosse
Premier Lacrosse LeagueZach Currier, Ben Reeves Highlight PLL Team of the Week 2 in Atlanta - Inside Lacrosse
PLL Week 2 Power Rankings: Waterdogs Rising, and Two Clear Top Teams - Inside Lacrosse
Chris Hogan Left Lacrosse. A League Has Given Him, and Others, a Path Back. - New York Times
Former OCC star Austin Staats suspended by Premier Lacrosse League after off-field altercation - Syracuse Post Standard
PLL Notebook: Whipsnakes LC Stays on Top, Atlas LC Defies the Odds - US Lacrosse Magazine
Paul Rabil on 'Late Night:' PLL Could Be City-Based in the Future - US Lacrosse Magazine
How PLL Dads Balance Playing Careers and Family Time - US Lacrosse Magazine
Other
Major League RugbyVIDEO: MLR Mic Check: Matt Giteau - YouTube
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueWindsor Junction midfielder Firth eyes expanded role with HFX Wanderers - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Its been game-changing week for three Hamilton pro sports team - Hamilton Spectator
VIDEO: FC Edmonton & Valour FC 2021 Previews & Ranking CPL Kits - YouTube
Major Arena Soccer LeagueCity must start over on sports arena deal - San Diego Union-Tribune
Major League SoccerThree Atlanta United players named to U.S. Gold Cup prelim roster - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United injury updates - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The story behind Atlanta Uniteds new third kit - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Uniteds third kit is focused on unity - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Austin FC: PLayers hope first match at Q2 Stadium provides energy - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC at Q2 Stadium: Your guide to parking, food, drinks and more - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC midfielder Alex Ring discusses upcoming first home game vs San Jose - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC defender Matt Besler discusses upcoming match versus San Jose - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC: Supporter groups creating tradition, culture - Austin American-Statesman
SOCCER: USA women's national team beats Nigeria 2-0 to open Q2 Stadium - Austin American-Statesman
Well-rested Revolution get back in action Saturday night at NYC FC - Boston Globe
Jaap Stam on FCC after the international break - Cincinnati Enquirer
FC Cincinnati's Yuya Kubo and family adapt to U.S. life in pandemic - Cincinnati Enquirer
Kevin Molino expected to make Columbus Crew debut Saturday - Columbus Dispatch
Columbus Crew chat with Jacob Myers: Your team questions answered - Columbus Dispatch
Brian Maisonneuve attributes growth of MLS to Crew Stadium - Columbus Dispatch
Inter Miami looking to avenge loss vs. D.C. United - Florida Sun-Sentinel
After much-needed break, FC Dallas host Minnesota United - Gwinnett Daily Post
Atlanta United's third uniform, 'The Unity Kit,' unveiled - Gwinnett Daily Post
Inter Miami seeking offense in matchup with D.C. United - Gwinnett Daily Post
SportsBeat KC: podcast of the week on Sporting KC, NWSL team - Kansas City Star
Galaxy amped up for capacity crowd at Dignity Health Sports Park - Los Angeles Daily News
Loons' Heath has selfish interest in European Championship - Minneapolis Star Tribune
CJ Sapong talks playing for Nashville SC and Black Players for Change - Nashville Tennessean
Jalil Anibaba talks playing for Nashville SC and Black Players for Change - Nashville Tennessean
5 things to watch as NYCFC returns from international break to face New England Revolution - New York Newsday
Orlando City manages roster ahead of busy week back from international break - Orlando Sentinel
Portland Timbers, Thorns back from break, nearing full capacity: Soccer weekend - Portland Oregonian
Timbers refreshed after international break ahead of matchup with Sporting KC - Portland Oregonian
Timbers, Thorns welcome back fans, players this weekend - Portland Tribune
MLSs Vancouver Whitecaps have been playing in Utah all season. Inside their home away from home. - Salt Lake Tribune
Altidore, Guzan on early US roster for CONCACAF Gold Cup - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
A healthier Toronto FC returns to action in Orlando after international break - Toronto Star
Watch: Frankie Hejduks Top 10 moments at Historic Crew Stadium - WCMH
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: New York Red Bulls vs. Nashville SC: June 18, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Drone Tour with Matthew McConaughey & Austin FC - YouTube
VIDEO: Artist Israel Solomon Explains His Inspiration for the MLS Juneteenth Design - YouTube
VIDEO: MLS Is BACK After Eventful International Break - YouTube
National Women's Soccer LeagueSportsBeat KC: podcast of the week on Sporting KC, NWSL team - Kansas City Star
Racing Louisville: 2 key signees available for first 100% capacity game - Louisville Courier-Journal
Portland Timbers, Thorns back from break, nearing full capacity: Soccer weekend - Portland Oregonian
Timbers, Thorns welcome back fans, players this weekend - Portland Tribune
Spirit's Saori Takarada named to Japan Olympic roster - Washington Times
United Soccer League ChampionshipColorado Springs Switchbacks double up Tacoma 4-2 - Colorado Springs Gazette
Hartford Athletic midfielder Conor McGlynn goes viral as he lives out his soccer dream - Hartford Courant
On loan from LAFC, Cal Jennings makes his mark with Lights - Las Vegas Review-Journal
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #CHSvMIA: 06-18-2021 - YouTube
United Soccer League OneVIDEO: USL League One Goal of the Week Winner Presented by Select: Week 10 - YouTube
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