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Headlines for September 18, 2021
Baseball
American AssociationLucas brought the 'Ole' character to life for 25 years at RedHawks baseball games - Fargo Forum
RedHawks can't keep pace with Kansas City, drop Game 1 in American Association championship series - Fargo Forum
Atlantic LeagueAtlantic League: Shutout loss drops Power back into tie for first place - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Rockers crush Honey Hunters - High Point Enterpise
Rockers drop out of first - High Point Enterpise
Carolina LeagueHillcats' Jones loses fourth straight start as Nationals pounce early - Lynchburg News & Advance
Sox drop to 1 game back of Down East, hold tiebreaker - Roanoke Times & World News
Eastern LeaguePatriots send RubberDucks to third consecutive loss - Akron Beacon Journal
Portland downs Yard Goats, 7-2 - Hartford Courant
Five Reading pitchers shut down Binghamton offense in 4-1 victory - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Matheny homers, but Flying Squirrels drop third straight against Erie - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Frontier LeagueBoomers soar past Y'Alls 12-2, lead series 2-1 - Chicago Daily Herald
Wild Things pushed to brink, lose Game 3 - Washington Observer-Reporter
International LeagueHaseley, Lehigh Valley hold off RailRiders - Citizens Voice
Columbus Clippers: Clippers defeat Toledo Mud Hens - Columbus Dispatch
Sounds blank Stripers for second straight game - Gwinnett Daily Post
Stowers walk-off hit in 10th sends Tides past Jumbo Shrimp - Newport News Daily Press
Indianapolis holds Saints to three hits in 2-0 victory - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Jos Berros adjusting to new life, new team in Toronto - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Mark Vientos continues to sizzle as Mets trounce Worcester 7-1 - Syracuse Post Standard
How do 2021 Mud Hens compare to best teams in franchise history? - Toledo Blade
Mud Hens rally, fall short to Columbus - Toledo Blade
RailRiders late rally not enough to overcome Lehigh Valley - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
WooSox struggle at plate, allow 5 home runs in 7-1 Friday night loss at Syracuse - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Midwest LeagueDragons top Fort Wayne, stay alive in playoff chase - Dayton Daily News
Five Errors Doom Loons in 13-2 Loss - Midland Daily News
Bandits enjoy a feel-good win - Quad City Times
The South Bend Cubs lost to Quad Cities Friday night - South Bend Tribune
PHOTOS: Captains-Snappers, Sept. 17, 2021 - Willoughby News-Herald
Captains lose to Beloit, as race for playoff spot stays tight - Willoughby News-Herald
Northwest LeagueAquaSox fall to Indians in slugfest - Everett Herald
Javier Guevara homers in ninth, Spokane Indians win fourth straight over Everett 12-11 - Spokane Spokesman-Review
South Atlantic LeagueHot Rods 4, Blue Rocks 1 - Bowling Green Daily News
Qsar sets Hot Rods' home run mark in 4-1 victory - Bowling Green Daily News
Greensboro Grasshoppers to open High-A East League championship series at home - Greensboro News and Record
Crawdads snap 16-game losing streak - Hickory Daily Record
Southern LeagueTrash Pandas vs Blue Wahoos game canceled Friday - WHNT
Texas LeagueGarrett's home runs lead Soddies over Frisco 6-1 - Amarillo Globe-News
WIND SURGE 2, TRAVELERS 1 - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Drillers update: Midland makes early lead stand up in 10-4 win over Tulsa - Tulsa World
Basketball
BIG3Joe Johnson Says 'I'm Not Done' in NBA Amid BIG3 Success - Bleacher Report
Big 3 MVP Joe Johnson speaks out on potential NBA return - Clutch Points
After second straight Big3 MVP, Joe Johnson tries to keep NBA door open - NBC Sports
NBA G LeagueBulls big man Marko Simonovic will headline several key camp battles - Chicago Sun Times
Women's National Basketball AssociationJewell Loyd's 22-point quarter propels Seattle Storm past Phoenix Mercury - Arizona Republic
Impending free agent Tiffany Hayes shows value to Dream, finishes strong - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
New York Liberty Break WNBA's Single-Season 3-Point Record - Bleacher Report
Aces rout Sky 103-70, clinch second seed - Chicago Daily Herald
Chicago Sky fall to Las Vegas Aces 103-70 - Chicago Daily Southtown
A look back at the Sky in the postseason - Chicago Sun Times
Chicago Sky fall to Las Vegas Aces 103-70 - Chicago Tribune
Seattle Storm's Jewell Loyd ties WNBA record with 22-point quarter - ESPN
Sun take win streak into regular season finale vs. Dream - Gwinnett Daily Post
Bringing a WNBA title to Connecticut fueled Alyssa Thomas incredible return - Hartford Courant
Aces clinch No. 2 playoff seed with decisive win in Chicago - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Lynx defeat Indiana Fever in third straight matchup - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Jewell Loyd ties record, scores 37, Storm top Mercury to get playoff bye - My Northwest
Sun's bench getting stronger with playoffs approaching - New London Day
Liberty smash Mystics to keep playoff dreams alive - New York Daily News
Liberty smash Mystics to keep playoff dreams alive - New York Daily News
Liberty beat Mystics to hang on to playoff hope - New York Newsday
Liberty keep alive playoff hopes with 91-80 win over Mystics - New York Newsday
Liberty keep playoff hopes alive with win over Mystics - New York Post
Lynx dominate Fever, secure first-round playoff bye - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Mystics fail to clinch WNBA playoff berth after 91-80 loss to Liberty - Washington Post
VIDEO: PHOENIX MERCURY vs. SEATTLE STORM: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: September 17, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Jewell Loyd Erupts for Career High 37 Points in Storm Win (September 17, 2021) - YouTube
Football
Canadian Football LeagueCalgary Stampeders Kamar Jorden not expected to be out long-term - Calgary Sun
Stamps commit costly turnovers, Mitchell pulled in loss to Ticats - Calgary Sun
Edmonton Elks may get a glimpse of quarterbacking future Saturday - Edmonton Journal
Edmonton Elks keeping grounded in absence of quarterback Trevor Harris - Edmonton Journal
GAME DAY: Elks facing the first-place Winnipeg Blue Bombers - Edmonton Sun
Ticats and third-string QB David Watford down Stampeders 23-17 - Hamilton Spectator
Third-string QB David Watford, Tiger-Cats down Stampeders 23-17 - Hamilton Spectator
Its about giving these athletes their identity back. Sports conditioning guru Matt Nichol pounds home core values, and finds room to grow - Hamilton Spectator
Alouettes' defence faces strong challenge from Lions QB Reilly - Montreal Gazette
Inside the CFL: Bolduc's journey to Alouettes' helm 20 years in making - Montreal Gazette
Vanstone: Schaffer-Baker, touchdown maker, excels in Roughriders' win - Regina Leader-Post
Roughriders roll over Argonauts - Regina Leader-Post
In Photos: Riders victorious over Argonauts - Regina Leader-Post
Cheers from Riders fans for ease of entry to Mosaic Stadium - Regina Leader-Post
Fajardo ends touchdown drought for Riders in 30-16 win over Argos - Toronto Globe and Mail
Fajardo ends touchdown drought for Riders in 30-16 win over Argos - Toronto Star
Road trip memories - Winnipeg Free Press
Ex-Bomber Rempel not done at age 40 - Winnipeg Free Press
Zach takes attack to Edmonton - Winnipeg Free Press
What does Elks new QB bring to the table? - Winnipeg Free Press
I think he could play in the NFL: Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce heaps praise on Bombers QB Zach Collaros - Winnipeg Sun
GAME DAY: Elks facing the first-place Winnipeg Blue Bombers - Winnipeg Sun
Heavily favoured Bombers not taking Elks lightly - Winnipeg Sun
BOMBSHELLS: Mourtada set to make debut as Blue Bombers place-kicker - Winnipeg Sun
From underdog to front-runner: different fuel, same fire for Bombers - Winnipeg Sun
Former Bombers long snapper Rempel sees career go full circle with return to Edmonton - Winnipeg Sun
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueVille Heinola knows the score going into year 3 with the Winnipeg Jets - CJOB
Clocks starting to tick for Golden Knights prospect Jack Dugan - Las Vegas Review-Journal
2021 VGK Rookie Camp - Las Vegas Sun
Big brother helps Canadiens prospect Kaiden Guhle navigate road to NHL - Montreal Gazette
Canadiens Notebook: Rafael Harvey-Pinard impresses with his work ethic - Montreal Gazette
Maple Leafs prospects Nick Robertson, Semyon Der-Arguchintsev and Pavel Gogolev are Torontos re-Petes - Toronto Star
Road trip memories - Winnipeg Free Press
Heinola looks bigger this season and he has bigger plans than last year - Winnipeg Free Press
German D-man bound for Moose - Winnipeg Free Press
Vesalainen could still cut mustard with Jets - Winnipeg Free Press
Jets' Heinola not deterred by Cheveldayoff's big blue-line summer - Winnipeg Sun
Jets' Dubois, Svechnikov reunited after stellar junior career together - Winnipeg Sun
ECHLFormer Walleye goalie Pat Nagle signs AHL contract with Lehigh Valley - Toledo Blade
Federal Prospects Hockey LeagueLOCAL ROUNDUP: Danville girls tennis win on road - Danville Commercial-News
North American Hockey LeagueThe Anchorage Wolverines junior hockey team get its first shutout and its first overtime win - Anchorage Daily News
Ice Dogs bounce back with 2-1 OT victory Friday - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Ice Wolves off to 3-0 start - KOBTV
September 17 Sports Desk - KRQE
Reese Farrell scores twice in Maine Nordiques win over Kenai River - Lewiston Sun-Journal
Tauros drop Friday morning tilt 3-1 to Ice Wolves - Minot Daily News
Junior hockey: Wilderness quieted after early goal - Pine Journal
VIDEO: Showcase Recap Day 3 - YouTube
Ontario Hockey LeagueSecond-generation Crane ready to give the Knights a big lift - London Free Press
Justin DeZoete scores for second game in a row; Peterborough Petes remain winless in exhibition play - Peterborough Examiner
Henderson joins OHL scouting staff - Soo Today
Premier Hockey FederationPremier Hockey Federations new name has no labels, no limits - Toronto Globe and Mail
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey LeagueWith nine regulars at NHL training camps, QMJHL's Charlottetown Islanders focus on skill development - Cape Breton Post
SPHLLOCAL ROUNDUP: Danville girls tennis win on road - Danville Commercial-News
United States Hockey LeagueUSHL: Fighting Saints suffer first preseason defeat - Telegraph Herald
Western Hockey LeagueBlazers win first pre-season game 5-3, welcome 1,164 fans back to Sandman Centre - CFJC
Kelowna Rockets start preseason with 7-3 victory - Kelowna Capital News
Portland Winterhawks at Tri-City Americans: Preview and chat for the last exhibition game - Portland Oregonian
Friday, Sept. 17: Winterhawks 3, Chiefs 0 - Portland Tribune
Sorensen looking to take advantage of fresh start in Prince Albert - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Blazers' third-period outburst drops Cougars - Prince George Citizen
Coward posts 34-save shutout, Red Deer Rebels knock off Hitmen - Red Deer Advocate
Warriors Spoil Broncos Return to iPlex - Swift Current Online
Ice forward Benson small, extremely dangerous - Winnipeg Free Press
Winnipegger Justin Johnson will make his NHL officiating debut at Jets game Oct. 26 - Winnipeg Free Press
Lacrosse
Premier Lacrosse LeagueFormer Penn State men's lacrosse players wins PLL Attackman of the Year - Daily Collegian
Blue Devils Vie for PLL Title; USA Fall Roster Unveiled - Duke Athletics
PLL Championship Breakdown: Experience and Poise vs. Swagger and Momentum - Inside Lacrosse
In Bid For Rare Trilogy of Titles, Will Whipsnakes Be Back to the Future or Hangover? - Inside Lacrosse
2021 PLL Awards: Blaze Riorden Earns Rare Overall MVP, Third-Straight Goalie of the Year - Inside Lacrosse
Blaze Riorden Wins PLL MVP; Others Honored on League Awards Night - US Lacrosse Magazine
2021 PLL Championship Game Preview - US Lacrosse Magazine
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueCavalry FC focuses on important week ahead after rare loss - Calgary Sun
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Valour FC vs. Cavalry FC (September 18th, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: York United FC vs. HFX Wanderers FC (September 18th, 2021) - YouTube
Major League SoccerUnited looks to continue to climb MLS standings - Access North Georgia
Austin FC: Players have to be more 'pragmatic' to improve results - Austin American-Statesman
Rookie midfielder has taken on a bigger role in the stretch run to the MLS Playoffs. - Boston Herald
Rose Lavelle talks TQL Stadium, returning to Cincinnati for friendly match - Cincinnati Enquirer
N.Y. Red Bulls emphatically end Inter Miami win streak - Florida Sun-Sentinel
Skidding Minnesota United desperate for points vs. Galaxy - Gwinnett Daily Post
Tigres trying to acquire Inter Miami defender Nico Figal - Miami Herald
New York Red Bulls 4, Inter Miami 0 match recap - Miami Herald
Minnesota United expects Emanuel Reynoso to return Saturday against the L.A. Galaxy - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Fbio scores twice as New York Red Bulls beat Inter Miami - New York Newsday
Red Bulls vs. Inter Miami - New York Newsday
Out of a playoff spot, United feeling the pressure - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Toronto FC looks to live up to expectations as Nashville SC comes to town - Toronto Globe and Mail
Veteran TFC fullback Justin Morrow looks to keep making a difference post-soccer - Toronto Globe and Mail
Major League Soccer fines Toronto FC defenders Kemar Lawrence, Chris Mavinga - Toronto Star
Whitecaps head to Colorado for Rapids test - Vancouver Province
D.C. Uniteds three-game unbeaten streak ends with loss to Atlanta - Washington Post
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Minnesota United FC vs. LA Galaxy: September 18, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Austin FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes: September 18, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Injured Goalkeeper Makes 3 Huge Saves to Preserve Game (Team out of Subs) - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC: September 18, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew: September 18, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Toronto FC vs. Nashville SC: September 18, 2021 - YouTube
National Women's Soccer LeagueKC NWSL midfielder Desi Scott adopts foster brother as son - Kansas City Star
United Soccer League ChampionshipNM United playoff chase heats up with 10 matches left - KOBTV
New Mexico United attendance down more than 30% since 2019 - KRQE
September 17 Sports Desk - KRQE
Video: Sacramento Republic home to play San Antonio - Sacramento Bee
Video: Sacramento Republic trains before San Antonio - Sacramento Bee
FC Tulsa looks to extend unbeaten streak in homestand finale - Tulsa World
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #RGVvCOS: 09-18-2021 - YouTube
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United Soccer League OneCharlie Dennis is 'feeling the joy of the game,' and FC Tucson is surging - Arizona Daily Star
Forward Madison FC concedes another late goal in seeing victory in Toronto slip away - Wisconsin State Journal
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #CHAvNC: 09-18-2021 - YouTube
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