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Headlines for June 19, 2024



Baseball

American Association
Cougars lose wild one to Kansas City - Chicago Daily Herald
RedHawks honor veterans on Military Appreciation Night - Fargo Forum
RedHawks fall flat in blowout loss to Lake Country - Fargo Forum
Goldeyes come up on short end of pitchers duel with RailCats - Winnipeg Free Press
Winnipeg Goldeyes drop pitchers duel to visiting RailCats - Winnipeg Sun

Appalachian League
APPY LEAGUE: Greeneville-based State Liners score 15 runs in topping co-tenant Flyboys at Pioneer Park - Bristol Herald Courier
Second baseman Turner turning two for Coal Cats - Huntington Herald-Dispatch

Atlantic League
Atlantic League baseball: Dirty Birds take opener at Lexington, 13-5 - Charleston Gazette-Mail
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Rockers fall in extras at Gastonia - High Point Enterpise
Lancaster Stormers beat Southern Maryland to snap four-game losing streak - Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
Staten Island FerryHawks make it 2 in a row, beat Long Island Ducks - Staten Island Advance

Carolina League
Salem Red Sox win on walkoff bloop single - Roanoke Times & World News
Minor league baseball: Cannon Ballers win first half, will be in playoffs - Salisbury Post

Eastern League
Curve manage just three hits in falling at Bowie - Altoona Mirror
Binghamton Holds On to Defeat Akron in Thrilling Series Opener - NewsBreak - Akron
6-1 loss at Somerset brings SeaWolves losing streak to season-high five games - NewsBreak - Erie

Florida State League
Mussels drop series opener to Mets, 6-1 - Cape Coral Breeze

Frontier League
ValleyCats Battle Intense Heat, Fall to Quebec in Opener of Six-Game Home Stand - CBS6
Boomers rally past Evansville - Chicago Daily Herald
Crushers rally to force extra innings only to fall to Slammers in 10 - Chronicle-Telegram
PHOTOS: Crushers vs. Joliet, June 19, 2024 - Lorain Morning Journal
Crushers rally late, but Joliet wins in 10 innings - Lorain Morning Journal
Highlights from Boomers vs. Otters game - WEHT

International League
Wilson shines in return IronPigs, who knock off Norfolk Tides - Allentown Morning Call
Sounds Fall Short in Ninth Inning, Drop Series Opener Against Durham - Maury County Source
Twins Alex Kirilloff again battles injury hampering his performance - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Cam Devanney helping deep Storm Chasers lineup find success - Omaha World-Herald
RailRiders outscore Buffalo in series opener - Scranton Times-Tribune
Alex Cora explains why Red Sox sent down Cooper Criswell, shuffled rotation - Springfield Republican
Saints Kemp hoping to make quick return to majors - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Rocco Baldelli frustrated by lack of communication - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Popular fast-food chicken chain coming to Syracuse Mets games - Syracuse Post Standard
Five-hit night from Pablo Reyes leads Syracuse Mets to 12-2 win over Rochester - Syracuse Post Standard
Mud Hens OF Meadows wants to return to Detroit a more confident player - Toledo Blade
Mud Hens lose at St. Paul in rain-shortened game - Toledo Blade
RailRiders open series with wild 11-10 comeback win over Buffalo - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Gerrit Cole set to make season debut for Yankees after strong showing with RailRiders - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader

Major League Baseball Draft League
Keys fall in series opener to Thunder on the road - Frederick News-Post
Scrappers Max Johnson enjoys alma maters success - Warren Tribune-Chronicle
Crosscutters rebound from first series loss, defeat Spikes 13-2 on the road - Williamsport Sun-Gazette

Midwest League
Former Iowa Hawkeyes pitcher Ty Langenberg already has achieved his main goal for his 1st pro baseba - Cedar Rapids Gazette
Dragons top Whitecaps in series opener - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps drop series opener to Wisconsin despite Mears homer: The Big Picture - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps fall to Timber Rattlers in series opener - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Pregame: TinCaps (27-36) vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (40-23) - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Tuesday Gallery: TinCaps fall to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps fall to Timber Rattlers in series opener - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Tigers top prospect Jackson Jobe takes loss in rehab start with West Michigan - MLive
'Managing the pressure': Timber Rattlers cap off great first half with playoff berth - NewsBreak - Appleton
Beloit breaks tie in seventh, goes on to beat Lansing 7-4 in series opener - NewsBreak - Rockford
Captains open series at South Bend with 8-4 victory - Willoughby News-Herald
Jobe makes rehab start with Whitecaps - WOOD
Beloit Honors Local Baseball Legend Jerry Kenney with Street Renaming - WREX

Northwest League
Spokane Indians wearing special Carl Maxey jerseys for Juneteenth - KXLY
Spokane Indians offense fizzles after rain delay in 7-2 loss to Eugene - Spokane Spokesman-Review

Northwoods League
Big Sticks slink by MoonDogs with 3-run, eighth-inning effort - Dickinson Press
Huskies halted by Honkers - Duluth News-Tribune
Express navigating bumpy start to season as pitching hits a rough patch - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Rockford Rivets snap Kenosha Kingfish three-game win streak - Kenosha News
Sports briefs for Wednesday, June 19 - Kokomo Tribune
Northwoods League: La Crosse Loggers beat Eau Claire with big inning, Steam drop two to Madison - La Crosse Tribune
Big third inning leads Honkers past Duluth for third win in four games - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Cats smack three homers in win over Waterloo - Thunder Bay News Watch
Border Cats rained out, will play three on Wednesday - Thunder Bay News Watch
Northwoods League: Stingers hold on to beat Hot Tots 13-11 - West Central Tribune

Pacific Coast League
Salt Lake Bees remember Steve Klauke - Deseret News
'I'm going to miss him for sure': Steve Klauke's death leaves 'hole' for Salt Lake Bees - KSL

Pecos League
Sports briefs: Pacifics see four-game win streak snapped - Marin Independent Journal

Pioneer League
View From the Dugout: The tools of ignorance - Davis Enterprise
High Wheelers keep on winning - Davis Enterprise
PaddleHeads win series opener against Billings Mustangs - Missoulian

South Atlantic League
Taylor's four-hit night boosts Hot Rods over Crawdads - Bowling Green Daily News
Hot Rods 5, Crawdads 2 - Bowling Green Daily News
Top minor league prospect leads Bowling Green over Hickory - Hickory Daily Record

Southern League
A surreal scene as artists finish Willie Mays mural morning after he died - AL.com
Willie Mays final message to Birmingham: Time heals wounds - AL.com
Goodman: With fearless joy, Willie Mays changed America - AL.com
When Hollywood came to Rickwood: 3 movies that filmed at historic ballpark - AL.com
Maysn Winn, Cardinals rookie and its lone Black player, on Rickwood game: Pretty special to me - AL.com
MLB at Rickwood to serve as national remembrance of Willie Mays - AL.com
Goodman: Joyful spirit of Willie Mays returns to Birmingham - AL.com
Baseball icon Willie Mays dead at age 93 - AL.com
Lookouts Beat Blue Wahoos With Pair Of Two-Run Homers In Series-Opener - Chattanoogan
Negro Leagues Family Alliance connects with family members to build baseball legacy - NewsBreak - Birmingham
Tributes to Willie Mays pour in as mural is set to be unveiled in Alabama - NewsBreak - Birmingham
Willie Mays almost got kicked out of high school while playing for the Birmingham Black Barons - NewsBreak - Birmingham
Fans in Birmingham react to the death of Willie Mays - NewsBreak - Birmingham
Birmingham art honors Willie Mays' legacy - NewsBreak - Birmingham
Barons play at Rickwood Field - NewsBreak - Birmingham
Montgomery Gray Sox taking on Birmingham Black Barons Tuesday night - NewsBreak - Birmingham
Former Birmingham Black Baron, MLB legend Willie Mays dead at 93 - NewsBreak - Birmingham
Blue Wahoos Sunk By Pair Of Two-Run Homers In Series-Opening Loss To Lookouts - NewsBreak - Pensacola
Willie Mays, Giants electrifying Say Hey Kid, has died at 93 - WHNT

Texas League
Rockhounds celebrating 10 millionth fan this week - KMID/KPEJ
Bexar County judge pushing to help fund new Missions baseball stadium - KSAT
Sod Poodles beat San Antonio in 21-hit effort, end losing streak - NewsBreak - San Antonio

Basketball

Canadian Elite Basketball League
Annie Larouche leaves Montreal Alliance to head new NSL team - Montreal Gazette
CEBL: Bryson Williams on board for Saskatchewan Rattlers - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Saskatoon hoopers Michael and Amari Linklater team up on Amazing Race - Saskatoon Star Phoenix

NBA G League
Phoenix Suns pre-NBA Draft workout tracker - Arizona Sports
VIDEO: Pre-Draft Journey: Tyler Smith - YouTube

Women's National Basketball Association
Mercury pull away from Liberty with dominant 4th quarter - Arizona Sports
Mercury star Brittney Griner named Western Conference Player of the Week - Arizona Sports
Sky's Angel Reese doesn't feel like talking, and that's OK. Is she? - Chicago Sun Times
LA Sparks rookie Cameron Brink tears ACL in left knee - Chicago Tribune
Can Chennedy Carter solve the Chicago Sky's backcourt problem? - Chicago Tribune
Injury-plagued Dallas Wings dealt another setback as Maddy Siegrist breaks finger - Dallas Morning News
Connecticut Sun still like home to Sparks coach Curt Miller - Hartford Courant
Connecticut Sun dominate Los Angeles Sparks 79-70 at home - Hartford Courant
Chelsea Gray expected to return to the Las Vegas Aces' lineup against the Storm - KTNV
Chomping at the bit: Aces star likely to make season debut Wednesday - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Chomping at the bit: Aces star likely to make season debut Wednesday - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Aces star likely to make season debut Wednesday against Storm - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Aces, Raiders host IX awards, honoring equality in sports PHOTOS - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sparks Cameron Brink suffers season-ending torn ACL - Los Angeles Daily News
Cameron Brink leaves with knee injury in Sparks loss to Sun - Los Angeles Daily News
Sparks rookie starter Cameron Brink suffers torn ACL - Los Angeles Times
The Sports Report: Dodgers pull off incredible rally to defeat Rockies - Los Angeles Times
Cameron Brink injured as Sparks fall to the Sun - Los Angeles Times
Injury-plagued Dallas wings encounter another setback - NBC DFW
Los Angeles Sparks rookie Cameron Brink tears ACL - NBC DFW
Dallas Wings fight through injuries - NBC DFW
Nets owner Joe Tsai agrees to sell minority stake in BSE Global to Julia Koch family - New York Daily News
Joe Tsai sells Nets minority stake to Koch family after $6 billion valuation - New York Post
Liberty's Sandy Brondello bemoans venue change for Commissioners Cup - New York Post
Liberty fall to Mercury as eight-game win streak is snapped - New York Post
Sparks Cameron Brink suffers season-ending torn ACL - Press-Enterprise
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese get attention, but Aaliyah Edwards is also thriving - Washington Post
Jordan Horston finding ways to spark Storm despite inconsistent role - Wenatchee World
Mercury's Brittney Griner, Kahleah Copper prove too much for Storm in 87-78 loss - Wenatchee World
Clark, WNBA getting a lot of attention about more than basketball - WTHR
VIDEO: Washington Mystics vs. Indiana Fever: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 19, 2024 - YouTube
VIDEO: New York Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 18, 2024 - YouTube

Football

Arena Football One
Albany Firebirds playing tough Arena Football League schedule - Albany Times Union
Storm drops a close one to West Texas - Dodge City Daily Globe
Liberty announce free admission to next home game - KSAL

Canadian Football League
B.C. Lions QB Vernon Adams Jr. named CFLs top offensive player - Abbotsford News
Collaros, Bombers look to snap dismal start to 2024 CFL season - CJOB
Emotions will be high when Alouettes raise Grey Cup banner Thursday - Montreal Gazette
Redblacks underdogs again, and that's fine with them - Ottawa Citizen
Who says Roughriders lost touch with their fans? - Regina Leader-Post
CFL introduces new augmented broadcasts on TSN+ - Regina Leader-Post
Rider Rumblings Ep 137: Roughriders finding ways to win early in the 2024 CFL season - Regina Leader-Post
Roughriders announce loss of $1.1 million at annual general meeting - Regina Leader-Post
Roughriders' offensive lineman Philip Blake out long-term with injury - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Between Celtics and Argos, Brissett bros motivate each other - Toronto Star
Lions vs. Bombers: B.C. brings edge in offence to Winnipeg - Vancouver Province
Collaros, Bombers look to snap dismal start to 2024 CFL season - Winnipeg Free Press
O-line showing cracks in foundation - Winnipeg Free Press
Smith returns to give return game a boost - Winnipeg Free Press
Blue Bombers have failed on offence, defence, special teams - Winnipeg Sun

Indoor Football League
VIDEO: IFL Plays of the Week - Week 14 - YouTube

United Football League
Pats sign former CFL, XFL and UFL G Liam Fornadel - Schenectady Daily Gazette
VIDEO: Top Protection Plays of the UFL Championship: United Football League - YouTube

Hockey

American Hockey League
Hershey Bears Calder Cup Finals Game 4 preview - ABC 27
Hershey Bears fall to Coachella Valley in Game 3, Firebirds take Calder Cup Finals series lead - ABC 27
Jacob Markstrom trade analysis: Welcome to the NHL, Dustin Wolf - Calgary Sun
Whos ready for a bigger role on Flames blue-line? Analyzing the depth chart, Part 3 Defencemen - Calgary Sun
Calgary Flames depth chart analysis, Part 3 Defencemen - Calgary Sun
Coachella Valley returns home, soars to Game 3 win over Hershey Bears in Calder Cup FInals - Carlisle Sentinel
Coachella Valley returns home, soars to Game 3 win over Hershey Bears in Calder Cup FInals - Carlisle Sentinel
The Hershey Bears cant match Coachella Valleys offensive firepower in 6-2 loss in Game 3 - Harrisburg Patriot-News
Calder Cup Finals: CV Firebirds beat Hersey Bears 6-2 in Game 3; Take 2-1 series lead - KESQ
Calder Cup Finals: CV Firebirds lead 5-2 over Hershey Bears in 3rd period of Game 3 - KESQ
CV Firebirds host Hershey Bears for Game 3 of Calder Cup Finals; Watch live right now on FOX - KESQ
Red Wings re-sign RFA defenseman for one year - MLive
Sharks claim Barclay Goodrow off waivers from New York Rangers - San Jose Mercury News
Former RPI captain, River Rat, MacDonald, named head coach of AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins - Saratogian
Penguins hire Kirk MacDonald as coach - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader

ECHL
Admirals extend affiliation with Winnipeg Jets, Manitoba Moose - Newport News Daily Press
Former Walleye, BGSU forward Gresock signs to play in England - Toledo Blade

North American Hockey League
Bruins are looking for billet families for their 15th season - Austin Daily Herald

Ontario Hockey League
Former London Knights trainer opens sports facility - London Free Press
OHL releases 2024-25 schedule, Attack begin Sept. 27 in Guelph - Owen Sound Sun Times
Sting alum Owen MacDonald moves to junior A - Sarnia Observer
Soo Greyhounds sign fifth rounder Brady Smith from the 2023 OHL draft - Sault Star
SWSE, Play it Forward announce community-wide online 50-50 - Sudbury Star
Kitchener Rangers OHLs best in the community - Waterloo Record

United States Hockey League
Coleson Hanrahan leaving imprint on Phantoms - Youngstown Vindicator

Western Hockey League
Whos ready for a bigger role on Flames blue-line? Analyzing the depth chart, Part 3 Defencemen - Calgary Sun
Calgary Flames depth chart analysis, Part 3 Defencemen - Calgary Sun
Sports Round-Up: Wednesday, June 19 - Discover Moose Jaw

Lacrosse

Premier Lacrosse League
VIDEO: ALL OUT EFFORT FROM THE GOALIE #lacrosse #lacrossehighlights #sports #effort #goalie - YouTube
VIDEO: Best of Mic'd Up: Week 3 Presented by Cash App - YouTube

Other

Northwoods League Softball
Northwoods League: La Crosse Loggers beat Eau Claire with big inning, Steam drop two to Madison - La Crosse Tribune

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Pacific FC set to face new York United coach - Victoria Times Colonist
VIDEO: POST GAME INTERVIEW: Elijah Adekugbe on a Resilient Win for the Nine Stripes - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: York United FC vs. Pacific FC: June 19, 2024 - YouTube

Major Arena Soccer League
St. Louis Ambush renew partnership with Family Arena through 2029 - FOX2

Major League Soccer
Atlanta United opens road trip at D.C. United - Access North Georgia
Argentinians in Atlanta explain why Lionel Messi is more than a great soccer player - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Messi could be playing in his final tournament with Argentina at Copa America - Florida Sun-Sentinel
D.C. United bid to get back on track vs. Atlanta United - Gwinnett Daily Post
Sounders celebrate 50th anniversary, honoring legendary teams - KING
Galaxy adapting smoothly so far to spate of injuries - Los Angeles Daily News
LAFC putting on a show for Olivier Giroud from afar - Los Angeles Daily News
Landon Donovan's hair transplant unveiled during Euro 2024 broadcast - Los Angeles Times
Inability to finish goals haunts Orlando City - Orlando Sentinel
Union keep playing midfielder Quinn Sullivan at forward - Philly.com
Soccer Made in Portland podcast: Wedding planning, red cards, improved defense - Portland Oregonian
Timbers defense continues upward swing behind James Pantemis clean sheets: Were willing to die on the field - Portland Oregonian
Herdman expects a different Toronto FC to show up Wednesday against Nashville - Toronto Globe and Mail
Flashback: No Messi back in 2010 but Argentina firepower still too much for Canada - Toronto Star
Paul Rothrock helps Sounders celebrate 50th anniversary match with 2-0 win - Wenatchee World
Sounders' purchase of Reign FC finalized, ushering in new era of Seattle soccer - Wenatchee World
VIDEO: Cincinnati FC vs. Philadelphia Union: Seven-Goal Thriller: Full Match Highlights: June 19, 2024 - YouTube
VIDEO: FC Dallas vs. Minnesota United: Musa Hat Trick: Full Match Highlights: June 19, 2024 - YouTube
VIDEO: Austin FC vs. Los Angeles Football Club: Full Match Highlights: June 19, 2024 - YouTube
VIDEO: Sporting Kansas City vs. Real Salt Lake: 7-Goal Shootout: Full Match Highlights: June 19, 2024 - YouTube
VIDEO: Sam Surridge BRACE GAME WINNER for Nashville SC - YouTube
VIDEO: 16-Year-Old Julian Hall FIRST Career Goal 1 Minute After Subbing In - YouTube
VIDEO: D.C. United vs. Atlanta United: Thiago Almada Shines: Full Match Highlight: June 19, 2024 - YouTube
VIDEO: Inter Miami CF vs Columbus Crew: Ian Fray Returns!: Full Match Highlights: June 19, 2024 - YouTube
VIDEO: Charlotte FC vs. Orlando City: Southern Rivalry: Full Match Highlights: June 19, 2024 - YouTube
VIDEO: Toronto FC vs Nashville SC: Sam Surridge Brace: Full Match Highlights: June 19, 2024 - YouTube
VIDEO: CF Montréal vs. New York Red Bulls: FIRST MLS Goal: Full Match Highlights: June 19, 2024 - YouTube
VIDEO: Luca Orellano LONG RANGE 64.5 Yard Strike vs. Philadelphia Union - YouTube
VIDEO: WATCH Lucho Acosta UNREAL GAME WINNER vs. Philadelphia Union - YouTube
VIDEO: WATCH Thiago Almada PERFECT STRIKE vs. D.C. United - YouTube
VIDEO: WATCH Thiago Almada PERFECT STRIKE vs. D.C. United - YouTube
VIDEO: WATCH Luca Orellano LONG RANGE 64.5 Yard Goal vs. Philadelphia Union - YouTube
VIDEO: Ian Fray GOAL for Inter Miami First Game Back from Injury - YouTube
VIDEO: The BEST Xherdan Shaqiri GOALS in MLS - YouTube
VIDEO: Former Columbus Crew GM Tim Bezbatchenko Was a Player and a Law Student!? - YouTube
VIDEO: Former Columbus Crew GM Tim Bezbatchenko Was a Player AND a Law Student!? - YouTube
VIDEO: What a Save!: Martin Paes EIGHT Saves - YouTube

MLS NEXT Pro
Galaxy adapting smoothly so far to spate of injuries - Los Angeles Daily News

National Women's Soccer League
Angel City FC seeks 1st win in 6 games amid offensive struggles - Los Angeles Daily News
Soccer Made in Portland podcast: Wedding planning, red cards, improved defense - Portland Oregonian
Portland Thorns appeal of Sophia Smiths red card gets very weird - Portland Oregonian
Sounders' purchase of Reign FC finalized, ushering in new era of Seattle soccer - Wenatchee World
Reign battle Portland Thorns to scoreless draw, snap four-match losing streak - Wenatchee World
VIDEO: 17-Year-Old Kennedy Fuller's First NWSL Goal! #nwsl - YouTube
VIDEO: Rocky Rodríguez's First Goal with @AngelCityFC! #nwsl - YouTube
VIDEO: Taylor Flint with a Gem for Her First with @racinglouisvillefc1283! #nwsl - YouTube
VIDEO: Maycee Bell Plays the Hero with Her First NWSL Goal! #nwsl - YouTube
VIDEO: FULL HIGHLIGHTS: NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. San Diego Wave FC - YouTube
VIDEO: Monster Goal by Rose Lavelle! #nwsl - YouTube
VIDEO: Mya Jones with Her First NWSL Goal! #nwsl - YouTube

Northern Super League
Annie Larouche leaves Montreal Alliance to head new NSL team - Montreal Gazette

United Soccer League Championship
International Mystery: United knows little about friendly foe FC Juarez - Albuquerque Journal
New Mexico United FC Juarez preview - KRQE
FC Tulsa resumes homestand against struggling Miami FC - Tulsa World
VIDEO: 6.19.2024: FC Tulsa vs. Miami FC - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: 6.19.2024: Birmingham Legion FC vs. San Antonio FC - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: 6.19.2024: Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Louisville City FC - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: How Robbie Neilson Has Steered the Tampa Bay Rowdies to Success: USL All Access - YouTube
VIDEO: 6.18.2024: Las Vegas Lights FC vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC - Game Highlights - YouTube

United Soccer League One
VIDEO: 6.19.2024: Greenville Triumph SC vs. Charlotte Independence - Game Highlights - YouTube

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