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Headlines for June 18, 2025



Baseball

American Association
Roger Maris tombstone peaceful reminder of greatness - Fargo Forum
Sioux City powers past RedHawks with big 4th inning - Fargo Forum
News briefs for Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - Winnipeg Free Press
Bourassa sharp, offense soars in Goldeyes win - Winnipeg Sun
TAYLOR: Standout athlete Bettens is busy on ball diamonds - Winnipeg Sun

Appalachian League
Daniels, McDonald light up the Otterbots early, Ridge Runners face Danville again tonight - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
McNaughton, Jackson Hammer Homers In Flyboys' Win - Greeneville Sun
Coal Cats lose fourth straight, 9-6 at Pulaski - Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Doughboys and State Liners suspended in seventh inning - Johnson City Press
Sock Puppets beat Axmen in battle of division leaders - Kingsport Times-News

Atlantic League
From Wordle to the mound, Hagerstown Boxcars' Mike Kickham was an ace on no-hitter day - NewsBreak - Hagerstown

Carolina League
Savannah Bananas probably won't come to Charleston park - Charleston Post and Courier
Charleston RiverDogs powers past Kannapolis Cannon Ballers - Charleston Post and Courier
Baltimore Orioles minor leaguer, former Shorebird dies at just age 19 - Salisbury Daily Times

Eastern League
Altoona Curves game against Richmond Flying Squirrels rained out - Altoona Mirror
Fisher Cats postponed; doubleheader Wednesday featuring prospect pitcher - Manchester Union Leader

Florida State League
Mussels/Flying Tigers game suspended in third inning, teams to play doubleheader today - Cape Coral Breeze

Frontier League
Boomers lose slugfest to Grizzlies - Chicago Daily Herald
Midview hires alum, former MLB pitcher Ryan Feierabend as next head baseball coach - Lorain Morning Journal
Escobar, Sittinger combine on three-hitter to lead Crushers past Jackals, 3-0 - Lorain Morning Journal
ValleyCats announce itinerary for Frontier League All-Star Game - Troy Record
Williams belts first homer of the season as Cats take series opener - Troy Record

International League
Phillies prospect Keaton Anthony piling up hits, making friends - Allentown Morning Call
Rochester Red Wings end 12-game losing streak by beating IronPigs - Allentown Morning Call
Gwinnett Stripers Drop to 1-12 in Series Openers - Gwinnett Daily Post
Tides attempt to rally from 10-0 deficit falls short at Memphis - Newport News Daily Press
Jeremiah Jackson hits two home runs as Norfolk Tides win series opener against Memphis - Newport News Daily Press
Reds top prospect Burns, home runs bury RailRiders - Scranton Times-Tribune
SWB RAILRIDERS: Hold off Bats to win eighth straight - Scranton Times-Tribune
Wilyer Abreu, planning to return to Red Sox Friday, says hell play anywhere - Springfield Republican
Red Sox outfielder begins rehab assignment ahead of return to much different roster Friday - Springfield Republican
Syracuse Mets lose to Jumbo Shrimp, 6-4 - Syracuse Post Standard
Mud Hens snap skid in extra innings - Toledo Blade
RailRiders extend win streak to eight games - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Kyle Harrison arrives in Triple-A Worcester after being traded for Rafael Devers - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu beings rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Red Sox fans in Worcester share reaction to trade of Rafael Devers - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Durham Bulls beat Omaha Storm Chasers 7-1 - WRAL

Major League Baseball Draft League
Crosscutters look to find balance with four catchers on roster - Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Cutters Armani Newton is dynamo hitter who can take a team over - Williamsport Sun-Gazette

Midwest League
Beloit Sky Carp loses sixth-straight game in setback to Cedar Rapids Kernels - Beloit Daily News
Dayton Dragons open final first-half series with 6-4 victory - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps late surge not enough to take down Dayton - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Captains reign at South Bend, 10-2 - Willoughby News-Herald

Northwest League
Spokane Indians lose seventh in a row; Mariners prospect Cole Emerson shines in 5-1 Everett win - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Playoff baseball at Nat Bailey? Vancouver Canadians can clinch tonight - Vancouver Province

Northwoods League
Battle Creek Battle Jacks to host Pink Out The Park Night - Battle Creek Enquirer
Photos: Battle Jacks Baseball vs. Rockford - Battle Creek Enquirer
Alponte, Larks walk off Express for split - Bismarck Tribune
Late leak denies Huskies shot at doubleheader sweep - Duluth News-Tribune
Get to know your Green Bay Rockers - Green Bay Press Times
Hot Tots burn Huskies in DH game two win - Minot Daily News
Honkers fall to Waterloo for 11th loss in 12 games - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Border Cats come up short against Loggers - Thunder Bay News Watch
Northwoods League: Stingers skid continues, losing 2 to St. Cloud - West Central Tribune

Pacific Coast League
Jason Heyward continues rehab with El Paso Chihuahuas after injury - El Paso Times

Pecos League
Alpine Cowboys to host youth and elite baseball camps at Kokernot Field - Alpine Avalanche
Cowboys push to 10-7 with gritty wins - Alpine Avalanche
Dublin pulls away in middle innings to defeat Train Robbers - Bakersfield Californian
Dublin pulls away in the middle to defeat Train Robbers - Bakersfield Californian
Sports Briefs: Guerra's slam highlights explosive win for Pacifics - Marin Independent Journal
Invaders blown away in Game 1 against Garden City Wind - Roswell Daily Record
Another road game, another loss as Fuego lose 12-10 to Pecos - Santa Fe New Mexican

Pioneer League
High Wheelers put up largest offensive showing in opener with Northern Colorado: Teams play game two tonight at Bryant Field - Appeal-Democrat
Jackalopes ride season-best win streak to series win over Northern Colorado - Grand Junction Sentinel
Missoula PaddleHeads jump into first place in Pioneer League - Missoulian
Chatman shines, Ogden Raptors batter first-place Idaho Falls to open road series - Ogden Standard-Examiner

South Atlantic League
Santanas walk-off grand slam propels Hot Rods past Hub City - Bowling Green Daily News

Southern League
Ibarra Leads Lookouts Past Trash Pandas - Chattanoogan
Birmingham Barons name new general manager - NewsBreak - Birmingham
Birmingham Barons appoint new general manager - WBRC

Basketball

BIG3
Dwight Howard, Lance Stephenson Reportedly Will Avoid BIG3 Suspensions After Fight - Bleacher Report

NBA G League
Mavericks Max Hooper expected to become HC of G Leagues Texas Legends, report says - Dallas Morning News
Lainn Wilson named Santa Cruz Warriors head coach for 2025-26 - Santa Cruz Sentinel
VIDEO: NBA Draft Prospect Isaac Nogues Is An ELITE Defender (2.0 SPG) - YouTube

Women's National Basketball Association
Atlanta Dream off to hot start under new coach Karl Sme... - Access North Georgia
Join us for a special fan connection night with Arizona Republic sports team - Arizona Republic
Sun-Fever WNBA game ends with a melee - Arizona Republic
Key takeaways from the Dreams loss to the New York Liberty - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Dream collapse: 17-point lead slips away in second half vs. Liberty - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ariel Atkins still struggling to go 'alpha mode' in Sky's loss to the Mystics - Chicago Sun Times
Without Courtney Vandersloot's pick-and-roll mastery, Sky are playing more old-school basketball - Chicago Sun Times
Marina Mabrey's foul on Caitlin Clark upgraded to Flagrant-2 - Chicago Tribune
Photos: Chicago Sky fall to Washington Mystics at Wintrust Arena Chicago Tribune - Chicago Tribune
Chicago Sky blow 1st-half lead in loss to Washington Mystics - Chicago Tribune
Charles leads Connecticut against Phoenix after 20-point performance - Daily Independent
Caitlin Clark scores 20, helps Fever outlast Sun in matchup that included 3 late ejections - Dallas Morning News
Wings Paige Bueckers gets special surprise from Gatorade after first WNBA home victory - Dallas Morning News
Huskies in the house: See photos from Paige Bueckers' reunion with Geno Auriemma during Wings' Tuesday win - Dallas Morning News
Paige Bueckers shines in front of UConn legend as Wings play best basketball vs. Valkyries - Dallas Morning News
Sabrina Ionescu (34), Breanna Stewart rally Liberty past Dream - Gwinnett Daily Post
Fight night in Indy as things turn physical in Fever's win over Connecticut Sun - Hartford Courant
Sun coach calls out 'disrespectful' foul in Fever loss - Hartford Courant
Clark scores 20 and the Fever beat the Sun 88-71 in physical game - Hartford Courant
Marina Mabrey, Sophie Cunningham fined but not suspended for roles in clashes - Indianapolis Star
Indiana Fever will play in WNBA Commissioner's Cup final for $500,000 prize - Indianapolis Star
Caitlin Clark, Fever vs Valkyries start time, TV, stream prediction June 19 - Indianapolis Star
Caitlin Clark gets knocked down by Marina Mabrey. Chris Evert reacts - Indianapolis Star
Refs explain why Marina Mabrey wasn't ejected for knocking Caitlin Clark down - Indianapolis Star
Sophie Cunningham's flagrant foul on Jacy Sheldon sets off fight, ejections - Indianapolis Star
Stephanie White sounds off on WNBA refs after Caitlin Clark, Fever knocked around - Indianapolis Star
Fevers Stephanie White, Natasha Howard, Caitlin Clark talk win over Sun - Indianapolis Star
Caitlin Clark knocked to ground by Marina Mabrey after flagrant foul by Jacy Sheldon - Indianapolis Star
Caitlin Clark stats, points, assists, rebounds, highlights today vs Sun - Indianapolis Star
Fever beat Sun as Caitlin Clark shoved to ground in feisty game - Indianapolis Star
Indiana Fever host Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse - Indianapolis Star
Fever vs. Sun stats, box score: How many points did Caitlin Clark score? - Indianapolis Star
Fever vs. Sun | Game official answers questions about ejections, technical fouls - KGW
Ogwumike scores 26, Williams has 8 steals for Storm record in 98-67 win over Sparks - KING
21 turnovers. Think about that: Aces lead dissolves in loss to Lynx - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Aces halftime lead dissolves in loss to Lynx - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Fever's Caitlin Clark pushes and gets pushed during testy win over Sun - Los Angeles Times
With Kelsey Plum out, Sparks fall in blowout loss to Storm - Los Angeles Times
Williams sets Seattle Storm steals record in win over Sparks - My Northwest
Wings snap losing streak, beat Valkyries for first home win - NBC DFW
Ionescu scores 34, teams with Stewart to rally Liberty from 17 down to an 86-81 win over Dream - New York Newsday
Liberty's win sends Caitlin Clark's Fever to Commissioner's Cup title game - New York Post
Sabrina Ionescu leads Liberty rally in bounce-back win over Dream - New York Post
Swanson: Why Caitlin Clark and her colleagues need a tighter whistle - Press-Enterprise
Depleted Sparks cant weather Storm in blowout loss - Press-Enterprise
Caitlin Clark experience hits Bay Area. Dream come true for girls coaches - San Jose Mercury News
Valkyries doomed by sloppy play, fall to last-place Wings led by Paige Bueckers - San Jose Mercury News
Lynx rally without Collier to beat Las Vegas 76-62 - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Marina Mabrey's foul on Caitlin Clark upgraded to Flagrant-2 - WTHR
How to watch Indiana Fever vs. Golden State Valkyries on June 19 - WTHR
Stephanie White calls out officiating after scuffles in Fever win over Sun - WTHR
Fever vs. Sun | Game official answers questions about ejections, technical fouls - WTHR
Fever defeat Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse - WTHR
Sykes scores 32 and the Mystics overcome a 12-point halftime deficit to beat the Sky 79-72 - WTOP
VIDEO: Phoenix Mercury vs. Connecticut Sun: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 18, 2025 - YouTube

Football

Arena Football One
Nashville Kats plan to utilize F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville for 2025 playoffs | VIDEO - Clarksville Now

Canadian Football League
Stampeders new defence solid to start CFL season with Redblacks on tap - Calgary Sun
Elks look for first home-opening win in four years against Alouettes - Edmonton Journal
Stamps place star receiver Reggie Begelton on six-game injury list - Hamilton Spectator
Why Dru Brown's status might be least of Redblacks concerns - Ottawa Citizen
WR Emilus ruled out as Roughriders get set to visit Argonauts - Regina Leader-Post
Roughriders kicker Brett Lauther 'back to work' after rough outing - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Snead helps Montreal Alouettes to 2-0 start - Toronto Globe and Mail
Argonauts to add Schultz, Volpe to franchises all-time list - Toronto Sun
B.C. Lions hoping rest leads to Saturday start for injured QB Rourke - Vancouver Province
Bombers trading places in Week 3 - Winnipeg Free Press
Third time no harm - Winnipeg Free Press
Hogans Bombers debut a smashing success - Winnipeg Free Press
'Exciting' debut for Bombers' Jason Hogan - Winnipeg Sun
Bombers set franchise record in win over the Lions - Winnipeg Sun
Time for 'the real test': Lions know Bombers better, now - Winnipeg Sun
Noticed for the bad things: Bombers' Leroux joins 'the operation' - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: AJ Ouellette: "I'M Not Going Down": Replay Room - YouTube
VIDEO: "I'm Not Going Down.." - AJ Oullette - YouTube
VIDEO: The Stamps Came to Toronto and Took Care of Business! :handshake - YouTube
VIDEO: Canadian Slang vs CFL Players: "BEAUTY" - YouTube

Indoor Football League
Rattlers coach Kevin Guy on disappointment of blowing a big lead in 50-47, 3 OT loss - NewsBreak - Phoenix

United Football League
New York Jets cut former Auburn standout for Thiccer Kicker - AL.com
UFL and Houston Roughnecks to Host Free Youth Football Camp at TDECU Stadium - NewsBreak - Houston

Hockey

American Hockey League
Abbotsford Canucks erupt in third period to earn 6-1 win in game three of Calder Cup FInals - Abbotsford News
Winnipegs Chris Driedger headed to KHL after short stint with hometown Jets - CJOB
Colorado Eagles coach Aaron Schneekloth leaves for NHL job - Fort Collins Coloradoan
Firebirds goaltending coach gets promoted to NHLs Seattle Kraken - KESQ
Aaron Schneekloth leaves Colorado Eagles for Seattle Kraken - Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald
Ex-Red Wings forward has last laugh in hoisting Stanley Cup - MLive
Colin Zulianello to join Lane Lambert's staff with Seattle Kraken - Palm Springs Desert Sun
New name in play for MassMutual Center in Springfield - Springfield Republican
Abbotsford Canucks Recap: Big grit, big guns as Abby takes series lead - Vancouver Province
Abbotsford Canucks earn dominant Game 3 win over Checkers in Calder Cup Finals - WCNC

ECHL
Utah Mammoth, Los Angeles Kings to play preseason NHL game in Boise - Idaho Press-Tribune

North American Hockey League
Tomahawks trade for Northeast Generals forward William-Francisco Parent - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat

Ontario Hockey League
Brantford Bulldogs continue to make waves with OHL trades - Brantford Expositor
What can Flames learn from Sam Bennetts Conn Smythe run? - Kingston Whig Standard
North Bay Battalion trade Jacob Therrien to the Owen Sound Attack - North Bay Nugget
Owen Sound trades for rugged winger with scoring touch - Owen Sound Sun Times
Peterborough Petes secure 4 picks from Brantford Bulldogs - Peterborough Examiner
Sarnia-Lambton Sports Hall of Fame to induct 10 new members - Sarnia Observer
Kohyn Eshkawkogan reflects on adjustment to OHL, cultural sharing - Sudbury Star

Professional Women's Hockey League
PWHL Seattle signs 2 players as roster build continues - My Northwest
Sceptres, former PWHL MVP Spooner agree to two-year contract - Toronto Globe and Mail
Sceptres sign two free agents including goalie Elaine Chuli - Toronto Star

Western Hockey League
Penticton Vees unveil scouting staff for Western Canada, U.S. regions - Penticton Western News
Wild signs Brown to Scholarship and Development Agreement - Wenatchee World

Lacrosse

Premier Lacrosse League
PLL Week 3 Power Rankings - Inside Lacrosse
VIDEO: For Your Viewing Pleasure #lacrosse #lax #pll #sports #defense #speed #skilled #goalie #longpole - YouTube
VIDEO: The Cleanest Shot EVER?! #lax #lacrosse #sports #pll #goal #aesthetic #insane #lacrossehighlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Now THIS Is How You Win a Faceoff #lax #lacrosse #faceoff #highlights #sports #pll #hockey - YouTube
VIDEO: His Last Wish Created a Movement Through the Lacrosse World - YouTube
VIDEO: They Said WHAT on the Field!? #lacrosse #lax #pll #sports #micdup #lacrossehighlights - YouTube

Other

Northwoods League Softball
Honeybees cruise to 4th straight win - Minot Daily News

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Midfielder Kianz Froese returns to his Manitoba roots, signs with Valour FC - CJOB
Valour FC sign Winnipeg product Kianz Froese, to a contract - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: What's Going Wrong for Pacific FC at the Moment? - YouTube

Gainbridge Super League
Sun celebrate in true Tampa Bay championship fashion with boat parade - Tampa Bay Times
VIDEO: A Night We'll Never Forget: USL Super League Finals Recap - YouTube

Major League Soccer
Need a ticket to Club World Cup? Plenty available for Inter Miami vs. Porto - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Inter Miami vs. Porto: What to know before Club World Cup match - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
2 Atlanta United players in the 25 best-selling MLS jerseys - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Rose Lavelle to play for U.S. Women's National Team at TQL Stadium - Cincinnati Enquirer
Rose Lavelle: USWNT soccer star and Cincinnati native - Cincinnati Enquirer
Report: FC Cincinnati hopeful to land Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller - Cincinnati Enquirer
Orlando City's Alex Freeman makes mark with US soccer team - Orlando Sentinel
John Fisher seeking to sell San Jose Earthquakes - San Jose Mercury News
Rose Lavelle returns to USWNT roster just in time to play in Cincinnati - WCPO
The FIFA Club World Cup is here, but do the teams care? - WCPO
Jayda Evans: Sounders make late push but fall short to Botafogo in Club World Cup opener - Wenatchee World
VIDEO: MLS NEXT CUP: U19 LAFC V LA Galaxy Quarterfinal - YouTube
VIDEO: @TimbersFC Ball Kid Standing on Business - YouTube
VIDEO: Esto Es MLS: ¡Arranca El Verano Del Fútbol! - YouTube
VIDEO: MLS NEXT CUP: U19 Cedar Stars Academy Bergen vs New York Red Bulls Quarterfinal - YouTube
VIDEO: MLS NEXT CUP: U17 Baltimore Armour vs Inter Miami CF Quarterfinal - YouTube
VIDEO: The Historic WIN over Pumas That Launched Seattle Sounders to Club World Cup - YouTube

MLS NEXT Pro
Study planned to enhance Finley Stadiums entertainment district quest - Chattanooga Times & Free Press
Orlando City's Alex Freeman makes mark with US soccer team - Orlando Sentinel
HCFC offering First Match On Us experience at Wicks Family Field - WAFF
VIDEO: MLS NEXT PRO: Colorado Rapids 2 vs North Texas SC: June 18, 2025 - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
Trio of KC Current players get call up to U.S. Womens National Team - KCTV
Three Angel City players called up to women's national team - Los Angeles Times
USWNT's latest roster features new players while Europe-based stars take a break - New York Newsday
VIDEO: Goals That Make You Go Part 1 - YouTube

Northern Super League
Annabelle Chukwu, a prolific scorer at youth level, called up by Canada senior side - Toronto Star

United Soccer League Championship
Colorado Springs Switchbacks' leading scorer Justin Dhillon departs team for personal reasons - Colorado Springs Gazette
VIDEO: 6.18.2025: Birmingham Legion FC vs. Sacramento Republic FC - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: All Goals from Miami FC vs. Charleston Battery in the 2nd Half - YouTube
VIDEO: 6.18.2025: Miami FC vs. Charleston Battery - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Why the Players' Shield Race Is Building up to the LouCity vs. Battery Rematch: USL All Access - YouTube

United Soccer League One
Rain moves One Knox SC from Covenant Health Park to Maryville College - Knoxville News-Sentinel
Velocity's Reedy overcomes injuries to shine in Spokane - KXLY
Velocity's Pierre Reedy overcomes injuries to thrive in Spokane - KXLY
VIDEO: 6.18.2025: Forward Madison FC vs. Westchester SC - Game Highlights - YouTube

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