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Headlines for August 18, 2021
Baseball
American AssociationKane County takes down RedHawks - Fargo Forum
Dog Dish: Double plays hamper Saltdog offense against Chicago - Lincoln Journal Star
Saltdogs Around the Bases: Minier used to seeing his parents, even when they're not there - Lincoln Journal Star
Fish falter to start homestand - Winnipeg Free Press
Atlantic LeagueAtlantic League: Power falls to Gastonia 13-11 in rain-shortened slugfest - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Blakeney makes most of opportunity as Rockers win fifth in row - High Point Enterpise
California LeagueFresno CA working on deal for Fuego to play in Chukchansi - Fresno Bee
Carolina LeagueFredNats notebook: Mendez, Strohschein promoted as draftees arrive - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Hard-throwing Merrill grateful for a second chance with FredNats - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Yorke, Northcut lead Sox over Hillcats - Roanoke Times & World News
Orioles top pick Colton Cowser debuts for the Delmarva Shorebirds Tuesday - Salisbury Daily Times
Eastern LeagueRubber Ducks players come and go but nothing stops their momentum - Akron Beacon Journal
Rubber Ducks give up three-run lead in opener of six-game homestand - Akron Beacon Journal
Curve begin long homestand with lopsided defeat - Altoona Mirror
Ex-Curve star now pitching coach for Somerset - Altoona Mirror
Rubber Ducks give up three-run lead in opener of six-game homestand - Canton Repository
Fightin Phils replay: Reading 3, Bowie 2 - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Flying Squirrels' Luis Alexander Basabe shares pro baseball journey with twin brother - Richmond Times-Dispatch
PHOTOS: Seawolves 2, Squirrels 1 - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Florida State LeagueFlying Tigers score 2 runs late to edge Hammerheads - Lakeland Ledger
Frontier LeagueValleyCats centerfielder enjoyed being Ian Anderson's teammate - Albany Times-Union
Boomers rally to beat Joliet - Chicago Daily Herald
A new chapter: After four years in St. Louis Cardinals organization, Richards Donivan Williams seeks hitting revival with ThunderBolts - Chicago Daily Southtown
Frontier League Baseball | Cunningham stifles Otters, leads Miners to win - The Southern
International LeagueIan Anderson pitches well for Gwinnett against Ender Inciartes new team in Triple-A - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
RAILRIDERS: Kluber solid in rehab; RailRiders earn DH split - Citizens Voice
Columbus Clippers: Marabell, Lavarnway lead Clippers over Omaha - Columbus Dispatch
Early spree of homers the difference in Stripers' win at Louisville - Gwinnett Daily Post
Lewis Thorpe will start for Twins after recall from St. Paul - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Saints win a pair over Iowa in final at-bats - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Twins coach Watkins sidelined after positive COVID-19 test - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Omaha Storm Chasers fall after Columbus hits flurry of home runs - Omaha World-Herald
RAILRIDERS: Kluber solid in rehab; RailRiders earn DH split - Scranton Times-Tribune
Behind on stadium rent because of COVID-19, RailRiders owner works out payment plan - Scranton Times-Tribune
Byron Buxton heading to St. Paul, though not for rehab assignment yet - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Saints take two from Iowa, pull closer to first place - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Syracuse Mets, Buffalo Bisons washed out for second day in a row on Wednesday - Syracuse Post Standard
Syracuse Mets, Buffalo Bisons rained out Tuesday night - Syracuse Post Standard
Torkelson, Greene make debuts with Mud Hens - Toledo Blade
Greene, Torkelson each drive in a run during Triple-A debut - Toledo Blade
Photo Gallery: Mud Hens 7, Indians 1 - Toledo Blade
Briggs: Enjoy the Tigers' slugging mega prospects while you can, Hens fans - Toledo Blade
Live updates: Torkelson, Greene make debuts with Mud Hens - Toledo Blade
5 things to know about new Mud Hens star Riley Greene - Toledo Blade
Region/state roundup: NSU grad Alsander Womack agrees to deal with White Sox - Virginian Pilot
RailRiders split two games with Worcester with cameos by Kluber, Andujar - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Photos: WooSox split doubleheader with Scranton - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Worcester Bravehearts FCBL Red Sox attendance John Creedon - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Yairo Munoz, Worcester Red Sox, hitting streak, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Two-time Cy Young Award Corey Kluber of Yankees pitcher rehab start at Polar Park WooSox Worcester - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Archer fans six, Bulls fall 8-5 to Jumbo Shrimp - WRAL
Midwest LeagueAlex Isolas walk-off homer gives Cedar Rapids Kernels a 4-2, extra-inning win over Wisconsin - Cedar Rapids Gazette
Dragons lose to Lake County, drop to second place - Dayton Daily News
Moises Lugo promoted; Reyes returns to Fort Wayne - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps' 3-game winning streak ends - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Strike early, hold on tight: Loons win close opener over Lansing - Midland Daily News
MiLB: South Bend Cubs lose to Quad Cities River Bandits Tuesday night - South Bend Tribune
Northwest LeagueAquaSox blow 7-run lead in loss to Eugene - Everett Herald
Poor air quality delays Spokane Indians game - KXLY
Spokane Indians inching closer to playoff spot behind hot-hitting Daniel Montano - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Northwoods LeagueJackrabbits come up short in decisive Game 3 - Kokomo Tribune
St. Cloud Rox sweeps Mankato in opening round of playoffs - St. Cloud Times
Bucks fall in Great Plains East championship game - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Mallards to face Traverse City in divisional playoff game - Wisconsin State Journal
Pacific Coast LeagueEdwin Rodriguez is out as El Paso Chihuahuas manager; Eric Junge is in - El Paso Times
Pioneer LeagueOgden Raptors toast Billings 25-6 thanks to 11-run inning, win 5th straight - Ogden Standard-Examiner
South Atlantic LeagueQsar, Hollis power Hot Rods in 17-8 win over Grasshoppers - Bowling Green Daily News
Hot Rods 17, Grasshoppers 8 - Bowling Green Daily News
Texas LeagueSod Poodles stifle RockHounds 1-0 in series opener - Amarillo Globe-News
Scores and highlights from the Hooks vs. San Antonio Missions series - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Rangers farm system may signal hope in rebuild, but counting on prospects has proved to be risky - Dallas Morning News
ROCKHOUNDS REPORT: Amarillo wins pitcher's duel against Midland - Midland Reporter Telegram
Sports briefs - Newton Kansan
Drillers update: Ryan Noda, Landon Knack lead rout over Naturals in series opener - Tulsa World
Basketball
Canadian Elite Basketball LeagueCanadian pro basketball league beating the odds and picking up speed - Edmonton Sun
Ottawa BlackJacks chart unconventional course to CEBL semifinal - Ottawa Citizen
NBA G LeagueNBA Summer League 2021: What we learned about Thunder and didn't learn - Daily Oklahoman
Pistons' Cade Cunningham, Luka Garza on All-Summer League 2nd team - Detroit News
Sixers' Paul Reed Earns All-Summer League Honors - Sports Illustrated
Women's National Basketball AssociationMercury lose Diggins-Smith to injury in win over Indiana Fever - Arizona Republic
Dream fall to Sparks in overtime - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Quigley scores 27 in Sky's home loss to Dallas - Chicago Daily Herald
Bird savors trips home to New York, puts off retirement talk - Connecticut Post
Jones' double-double helps Sun snap Lynx's 8-game win streak - Connecticut Post
Las Vegas Aces' Liz Cambage says skipping Olympics was right call - ESPN
Sparks knock off Dream in overtime - Gwinnett Daily Post
Behind stellar defensive effort, Connecticut Sun snap Minnesota Lynxs lengthy win streak with 72-60 win - Hartford Courant
Kelsey Plum comes off bench to spark Aces past Washington - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sparks survive scare, beat Atlanta Dream in overtime - Los Angeles Daily News
The Sports Report: Clippers in familiar playoff territory - Los Angeles Times
Sparks rally to beat Dream in OT - Los Angeles Times
Connecticut ends Lynx's winning streak at eight games - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Sun return home for first time since Olympic break and beat Lynx - New London Day
Liberty's Bec Allen reflects on Olympic run with Australia - New York Daily News
Sun's defense shines in win over Lynx - Norwich Bulletin
Sun Star Jonquel Jones Eclipses 2,000 Points in WNBA Career - Sports Illustrated
Lynxs eight-game winning streak stopped by Connecticut - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Mystics searching for discipline, consistency after back-to-back losses - Washington Post
VIDEO: Betnijah Laney Dropped 17 Clutch Points to Lead Liberty to Victory (August 18, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: NEW YORK LIBERTY vs. SEATTLE STORM: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS (August 18, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Brittney Griner Scores 25 PTS and Swats 4 Shots to Lead Phoenix to Victory (August 17, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: LAS VEGAS ACES vs. WASHINGTON MYSTICS: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS (August 17, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Brittney Sykes Put up 17 PTS in L.A. Sparks OT Win (August 17, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: LOS ANGELES SPARKS vs. ATLANTA DREAM: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: August 17, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: PHOENIX MERCURY vs. INDIANA FEVER: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: August 18, 2021 - YouTube
Football
Canadian Football LeagueReilly takes the reins as Lions face Elks in B.C. Place return - Abbotsford News
Winnipeg Blue Bombers release WR Cam Meredith, add LB Kevin Brown - CJOB
Edmonton Elks receiver Ellingson not shaken by slow start to season - Edmonton Journal
ELKS NOTES: Alberta's other team appears to be down a quarterback - Edmonton Journal
Alouettes kicker David Cot was calm, cool and confident in pro debut - Montreal Gazette
WORKING FOR THE WEEKEND: Redblacks look to step up offence vs. Riders - Ottawa Citizen
Riders' shrine welcomes four inductees - Regina Leader-Post
Vanstone: Evans' injury creates problem or opportunity for Riders - Regina Leader-Post
Broken foot sidelines Riders' Evans for six to eight weeks - Regina Leader-Post
Saskatchewan Roughriders' shrine welcomes Chris Getzlaf, Andy Fantuz, Paul Hill and Gabe Patterson - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Fajardo, Woodard named CFL top performers for Week 2 - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Rider Rumblings 85: What about the deep strike threat? - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Stampeders place Mitchell on six-game injured list - Toronto Globe and Mail
Nick Arbuckle to get start at quarterback in Argos home opener versus Blue Bombers - Toronto Star
Reilly takes the reins as Lions face Elks in B.C. Place return - Toronto Star
B.C. Lions have a new owner: Amar Doman - Vancouver Province
B.C. entrepreneur Amar Doman introduced as new owner of B.C. Lions - Victoria News
Arbuckle to start Argos home opener versus Bombers - Winnipeg Free Press
Blue boast destructive 'D' - Winnipeg Free Press
Receiver Meredith cut, linebacker Brown arrives - Winnipeg Free Press
Argos' QB picture remains unclear ... Boatmen dealing with injuries ... Adjei joins the radio booth - Winnipeg Sun
Briggs not much of a self-promoter, despite big play... former Renegade hits town... ex-NFLer Meredith gets pink slip... Adams hopes for green light - Winnipeg Sun
Champions Indoor FootballSports briefs - Newton Kansan
Indoor Football LeagueVIDEO: Week 17 Offensive Player of the Week: Ryan Balentine WR, Tucson Sugar Skulls - YouTube
VIDEO: Week 17 Special Teams Player of the Week: Jimmy Camacho K, Tucson Sugar Skulls - YouTube
VIDEO: Week 17 Defensive Player of the Week: Caleb Bailey LB, Spokane Shock - YouTube
VIDEO: Bismarck Bucks at Duke City Gladiators - YouTube
VIDEO: Frisco Fighters at Arizona Rattlers - YouTube
VIDEO: Tucson Sugar Skulls at NAZ Wranglers - YouTube
VIDEO: Green Bay Blizzard at Sioux Falls Storm - YouTube
VIDEO: Iowa Barnstormers at Mass Pirates - YouTube
XFLDetroit Lions sign former XFL QB Jordan Ta'amu as backups nurse injuries - Detroit Free Press
Detroit Lions sign ex-XFL QB Jordan Ta'amu with banged-up quarterback room - Michigan Live
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueVancouver Giants captain Alex Kannok Leipert signs with AHLs Abbotsford Canucks - Abbotsford News
Vancouver Giants captain Alex Kannok Leipert signs with AHLs Abbotsford Canucks - Abbotsford News
Manitoba Moose sign 4 players including Portages Dean Stewart - CJOB
Roadrunners open preseason schedule Oct. 6 - KOLD
Lead architect of Utica Aud, Seltzer, dies at age 106 - Rome Sentinel
Gil Seltzer, Utica Memorial Auditorium lead architect, dies - Utica Observer-Dispatch
Abbotsford Canucks sign ex-Giants captain Alex Kannok Leipert - Vancouver Province
ECHLSzydlowski set to have surgery on ailing back - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Komets' captain calls it a career - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Szydlowski to have surgery, miss at least 3 months - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Sports briefs - Newton Kansan
Walleye re-sign former Michigan State defenseman Ghafari - Toledo Blade
Former longtime Walleye forward A.J. Jenks retires - Toledo Blade
Federal Prospects Hockey LeagueLocal pro hockey: Watertown Wolves announce 2021-22 team schedule - Watertown Daily Times
North American Hockey LeagueDubinsky ends up Bears head coach after whirlwind offseason - Kenai Peninsula Clarion
Cloquet School Board, city council continue ice arena lease negotiations - Pine Journal
VIDEO: El Paso 2021-22 Season Preview - YouTube
Ontario Hockey LeagueRangers sign third-round pick Cameron Mercer - Waterloo Record
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey LeagueStiff competition expected when Charlottetown Islanders open rookie camp in Cornwall on Aug. 21 - Charlottetown Guardian
Western Hockey LeagueVancouver Giants captain Alex Kannok Leipert signs with AHLs Abbotsford Canucks - Abbotsford News
Vancouver Giants captain Alex Kannok Leipert signs with AHLs Abbotsford Canucks - Abbotsford News
Garand, Stankoven recognized for dedication to the Blazers - CFJC
Blazers sign defenseman Pearce to standard WHL agreement - CFJC
WHL Adopts Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy - Discover Moose Jaw
No plans to bar unvaccinated fans from Art Hauser Centre once WHL season gets underway - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Raiders make deal with Rebels for Sorensen - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Rebels trade Red Deer product Keaton Sorensen to Prince Albert - Red Deer Advocate
Regina Pats acquire Zack Stringer from Lethbridge Hurricanes - Regina Leader-Post
Abbotsford Canucks sign ex-Giants captain Alex Kannok Leipert - Vancouver Province
Lacrosse
Premier Lacrosse LeagueConnor Fields, Ian MacKay Headline PLL Team of the Week 8: Albany - Inside Lacrosse
Other
Major League RugbyVIDEO: Draft Prospect: James O'Neill - YouTube
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueWanderers beat Blainville, advance to face CF Montreal in Canadian Championship - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Halifax Wanderers advance in Canadian Championship with 2-1 win over AS Blainville - Halifax Star
Atltico Ottawa aims to please at TD Place for second time in five days - Ottawa Citizen
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Atlético Ottawa vs. York United FC (August 18th, 2021) - YouTube
Major Arena Soccer LeagueLead architect of Utica Aud, Seltzer, dies at age 106 - Rome Sentinel
Gil Seltzer, Utica Memorial Auditorium lead architect, dies - Utica Observer-Dispatch
Major League SoccerMLS confirms Atlanta United players were overworked by Heinze - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
MLS comfirms Atlanta United players were overworked by Heinze - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff previews upcoming match versus Vancouver - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC: Expansion club needs points in home match against Vancouver - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC midfielder Dani Pereira previews upcoming match versus Vancouver - Austin American-Statesman
The Revolution are 6-0-1 in the last seven games. - Boston Herald
Columbus Crew's Bradley Wright-Phillips faces NY Red Bulls - Columbus Dispatch
Seldom seen Union midfielder Jack de Vries reportedly drawing serious Serie A interest - Delaware County Times
Earthquakes overcome red card for 1-1 draw vs. Minnesota United - Gwinnett Daily Post
Atlanta United bring momentum against nemesis Toronto FC - Gwinnett Daily Post
TQL Stadium will host United State's women's national soccer team friendly - Journal News
Galaxy allows second half goal in loss to Colorado Rapids - Los Angeles Daily News
LA County set to order masks at mega events like Dodgers, Rams, Chargers games - Los Angeles Daily News
The Sports Report: Clippers in familiar playoff territory - Los Angeles Times
Rapids score late to edge Galaxy - Los Angeles Times
MLS game preview: Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire - Miami Herald
Allianz Field to host Carli Lloyd's final game for USWNT - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Loons play to 1-1 draw at San Jose despite longtime man advantage - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Goalkeeper Clment Diop leaves FC Montral - Montreal Gazette
Timbers look to turn corner - Portland Tribune
Carli Lloyd's final U.S. game will be at Allianz Field St. Paul - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Despite lengthy man advantage, Loons settle for 1-1 draw with San Jose - St. Paul Pioneer Press
New United CEO Shari Ballard knows goal is more games at Allianz Field - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Whitecaps: Amped-up Austin no hostile home for battle-hardened Caps - Vancouver Province
U.S. Women's National Team to play in Cincinnati next month - WCPO
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Sporting Kansas City vs. Portland Timbers: August 18, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Nashville SC vs. Orlando City SC: August 18, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: FC Dallas vs. Seattle Sounders FC: August 18, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: New York Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew: August 18, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Inter Miami CF vs. Chicago Fire FC: August 18, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Philadelphia Union vs. New York City FC: August 18, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montréal: August 18, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Atlanta United FC vs. Toronto FC: August 18, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: New England Revolution vs. D.C. United: August 18, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: LA Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids: August 17, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: San Jose Earthquakes vs. Minnesota United FC: August 17, 2021 - YouTube
National Women's Soccer LeagueKC trades for NWSL soccer goalkeeper of year Adrianna Franch - Kansas City Star
Portland Thorns in the mix as Women's International Champions Cup looks to crown 'Worlds Best Club' - Portland Oregonian
Portland Thorns swap goalkeepers: Adrianna Franch headed to KC NWSL in exchange for Abby Smith, allocation money - Portland Oregonian
Thorns trade Franch to KC - Portland Tribune
VIDEO: Racing Louisville FC vs. Chicago Red Stars: August 18, 2021 - YouTube
United Soccer League ChampionshipUnited brings back Wehan, hopes he can spark struggling offense - Albuquerque Journal
Switchbacks working to clean up their act late in games - Colorado Springs Gazette
NM United announces return of Chris Wehan - KOBTV
Chris Wehan returns to New Mexico United - KRQE
Sports Desk: Lobos name Terry Wilson starting quarterback - KRQE
San Antonio FC postpones another upcoming match after several players test positive for COVID-19 - San Antonio Express News
Rowdies hope to gain advantage over Pittsburgh - Tampa Bay Times
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #LDNvIND: 08-18-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #PITvTBR: 08-18-2021 - YouTube
United Soccer League OneChattanooga Red Wolves score late to earn home draw - Chattanooga Times & Free Press
Red Wolves Score Late To Beat North Texas 2-1 - Chattanoogan
Fresno CA working on deal for Fuego to play in Chukchansi - Fresno Bee
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #MADvTOR: 08-18-2021 - YouTube
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