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Headlines for August 20, 2021

Baseball

American Association
RedHawks roll to series finale win over Kane County - Fargo Forum
Dog Dish: Chicago shuts down Saltdogs, who struck out 13 times - Lincoln Journal Star
RailCats box scores - Times of Northwest Indiana
Fired up Fish down RailCats - Winnipeg Free Press

Appalachian League
Blackburn discusses baseball legislation with Kingsport Axmen officials - Kingsport Times-News

Atlantic League
Atlantic League: Power falls to Gastonia 7-6 in 12 innings - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Rockers outlast Legends, 10-7 - High Point Enterpise

Carolina League
Chip Cannon, Oscar Fordham named to Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2021 - Charleston Post and Courier
Salem's early lead stands up in win over Hillcats - Lynchburg News & Advance
Jordan homers in Salem debut as Sox top Lynchburg - Roanoke Times & World News

Eastern League
Hard work has paid off for Rubber Ducks ace Juan Hillman - Akron Beacon Journal
Will Brennan hits leadoff homer and RubberDucks roll past Senators - Akron Beacon Journal
Akron RubberDucks rout Harrisburg Senators at Canal Park - Akron Beacon Journal
McGough shines on the mound - Altoona Mirror
Luis Severino injury: NY Yankees pitcher gets good news on shoulder - Bridgewater Courier-News
Akron RubberDucks rout Harrisburg Senators at Canal Park - Canton Repository
Will Brennan hits leadoff homer and RubberDucks roll past Senators - Canton Repository
Chris Duffy's Editor's Notebook: Tidbits as we prepare to change seasons - Manchester Union Leader
Former PSU Berks baseball star Toby Welk looks to snap out of Double-A slump - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Fightin Phils replay: Reading 6, Bowie 5 - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Flying Squirrels' Heath Quinn fought through pandemic, injury to return to Richmond - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Florida State League
Flying Tigers lose to Hammerheads late again - Lakeland Ledger

Frontier League
Crushers lose to Washington after fast start - Lorain Morning Journal
Miners blank Otters again to clinch home series - Marion Daily Republican
'Everything matters': A day in the life of the Miners - The Southern
Frontier League Baseball | Miners dent Otters' lead, make history - The Southern
FRONTIER LEAGUE: Valleycats fall to Boulders in series finale, 5-2 - Troy Record
Wild Things overcome 5-run deficit, beat Crushers - Washington Observer-Reporter
Wild Things missing spark; Ward targets return - Washington Observer-Reporter

International League
Anderson likely to rejoin Braves rotation after one more rehab start - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Kyle Wright has two hits, strong outing for Gwinnett - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Bisons drop doubleheader in Syracuse - Buffalo News
For starters, history: Boyle tosses no-hitter for RailRiders - Citizens Voice
Columbus Clippers: Clippers win sixth in a row, beat Omaha Storm Chasers - Columbus Dispatch
Stripers win third straight at Louisville - Gwinnett Daily Post
Buxton begins rehab stint in St. Paul; Olympian Ryan debuts for Saints tonight - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Grand slam powers St. Paul Saints to win over Iowa Cubs - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Twins' Buxton heads to Class AAA St. Paul for a rehab stint - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Bannon belts two more home runs as Tides handle Knights - Newport News Daily Press
Late Tides skipper Ron Johnson to be honored - Newport News Daily Press
Omaha falls to Columbus after Storm Chasers fail to stop Clippers' rally - Omaha World-Herald
For starters, history: Boyle tosses no-hitter for RailRiders - Scranton Times-Tribune
New Triple-A clubs on RailRiders' 2022 schedule - Scranton Times-Tribune
Outdoor ad dispute centers on downtown St. Paul sports arenas, proposed digital signage at Treasure Island Center - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Maggis slam powers Saints to win on busy day off the field - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Twins Byron Buxton set to begin rehab in St. Paul on Friday - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Syracuse Mets sweep Buffalo, extend winning streak to seven - Syracuse Post Standard
6-game series format to stay for Mud Hens in 2022 - Toledo Blade
Rodriguez powers Mud Hens to 5-2 win over Indianapolis - Toledo Blade
Photo Gallery: Mud Hens 5, Indians 2 - Toledo Blade
Rodriguez powers Mud Hens to 5-2 win over Indianapolis - Toledo Blade
Photo Gallery: Mud Hens 5, Indians 2 - Toledo Blade
Fish out of water? Tides to don Merman jerseys for a night - Virginian Pilot
RailRiders pitcher Sean Boyle throws seven-inning no-hitter in twinbill split with Worcester - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
During games at Polar Park, home of Worcester Red Sox, it's all business at B.T's Smokehouse - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Photos: WooSox split doubleheader with Scranton - August 19, 2021 - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Worcester Red Sox, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, Sean Boyle, no-hitter - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Keith Foulke, Boston Red Sox, 2004 world championship, Joe Castiglione - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Polar Park, ceremonial first pitch, national anthem, Hometown Hero - Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Midwest League
Reds first-round pick adjusting to professional baseball with Dragons - Dayton Daily News
Rally falls short in 3rd loss in row - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps lose 3rd straight - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Ward Scores Six Times for Franchise Record in 16-7 Win - Midland Daily News
Bandits game suspended by rain - Quad City Times
Weather suspends South Cubs contest, setting up Friday doubleheader - South Bend Tribune
Akron wins big again; Curry dazzles | Indians minors roundup for Aug. 19 - Willoughby News-Herald
Curry strikes out 10 as Captains beat Dayton, 5-3 - Willoughby News-Herald

Northwest League
AquaSox pick up first win of series with Eugene - Everett Herald
Javier Guevara delivers RBI single in eighth inning, Spokane Indians win fifth straight - Spokane Spokesman-Review

Northwoods League
St. Cloud Rox will play in Northwoods League championship on Friday - St. Cloud Times

Pioneer League
Regional Sports Briefs: Voyager baseball, Lady Argo Volleyball - Great Falls Tribune
PaddleHeads struggle to plate runs, drop home decision to Boise Hawks - Missoulian
Raptors again postponed by rain Thursday in Grand Junction - Ogden Standard-Examiner

South Atlantic League
Hot Rods 8, Grasshoppers 6 - Bowling Green Daily News
Ostberg, Qsar spark Hot Rods to win - Bowling Green Daily News
No place like home for Metsprospect Jaylen Palmer - New York Newsday
Rome Braves postpone tonight's game, make-up is Friday - Rome News-Tribune

Southern League
Proposed Tennessee Smokies stadium in Old City Knoxville jumps price - Knoxville News-Sentinel
Multi-use stadium proposal to bring big economic impact, despite bigger-than-expected construction costs - WATE

Texas League
TRAVELERS 3-8, ROUGHRIDERS 0-2 - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Drillers update for Aug. 20 - Tulsa World
How Twins prospect BJ Boyd found love for baseball again - Wichita Eagle

Basketball

Canadian Elite Basketball League
COVID quarantine hamstrings Niagara heading into CEBL semi-final - Montreal Gazette
Pandi was just dandy in second year in CEBL - Niagara Falls Review
COVID wreaks havoc on CEBL Fraser Valley Bandits, Niagara River Lions - Vancouver Province

Women's National Basketball Association
Phoenix Mercury come alive again in second half to beat Washington - Arizona Republic
Dream fall to Sparks on a buzzer-beating putback - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Bonner's 31 points, 11 rebounds lead Sun past Lynx 82-71 - Connecticut Post
I love my relationship with Dak: Mike McCarthy reflects on bonds with Prescott, Aaron Rodgers - Dallas Morning News
Seattle Storm to visit White House on Monday to celebrate 2020 WNBA title - ESPN
Mercury aim to stay hot against slumping Dream - Gwinnett Daily Post
Nneka Ogwumike's last-second hoop lifts Sparks past Dream - Gwinnett Daily Post
Owner of WNBAs Aces connects franchises past to present - Hamilton Spectator
Connecticut Sun earn 82-71 statement victory over Minnesota Lynx to win season series - Hartford Courant
Sparks Kristi Toliver nets NBA assistant coaching job in Dallas - Los Angeles Daily News
Sparks beat Atlanta in dramatic fashion again - Los Angeles Daily News
The Sports Report: Clippers in familiar playoff territory - Los Angeles Times
Sparks hold off Dream to win 18th consecutive game at Staples Center - Los Angeles Times
Reeve challenges referees, says she'll need to change how she coaches - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Reeve cries foul about officials after Lynx lose second straight to Sun - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Reeve complains about free throw disparity, Lynx lose second straight to Sun - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Lynx offense goes cold in second straight loss to Connecticut - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Sun beat Lynx again, move into first place - New London Day
Sun top Lynx again, move into top seed - Norwich Bulletin
Seattle Storm to visit White House, celebrate 2020 title - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Lynxs loss to Sun has Cheryl Reeve seeing red - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Mystics wrap up disastrous road trip with ugly loss at Phoenix - Washington Post
Mavericks hire former Mystics guard, Wizards assistant Kristi Toliver - Washington Times
VIDEO: Danielle Robinson Scores 18 PTS, Including Game-Winner for Indiana (August 20, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: INDIANA FEVER vs. DALLAS WINGS: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: August 20, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Jewell Loyd Scores Career-High 7 Three Pointers and Finishes with 29 PTS (August 20, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: SEATTLE STORM vs. NEW YORK LIBERTY: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: August 20, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Nneka Ogwumike Hits Game-Winner for Sparks to Win over Dream (August 19, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: LOS ANGELES SPARKS vs. ATLANTA DREAM: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS (August 19, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: PHOENIX MERCURY vs. WASHINGTON MYSTICS: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: August 19, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Brittney Griner Continues Her Hot Play for Phoenix, Finishes with 30 PTS, 12 REB (August 19, 2021) - YouTube

Football

Canadian Football League
South Surreys Sean Whyte moves up CFL, Edmonton Elks all-time scoring lists - Abbotsford News
Edmonton Elks spoil 2021 CFL homecoming for B.C. Lions with 21-16 triumph - Abbotsford News
Game Day: Alouettes at Stampeders - Calgary Sun
Stampeders go with confident Maier at QB - Calgary Sun
STAMPS NOTES: Defence aims to hit next level - Calgary Sun
Edmonton Elks win first game of 2021, downing B.C. Lions 21-16 - Edmonton Journal
SIDELINES: Elks looking to tighten team bonds during run of road games - Edmonton Journal
5 THINGS: Here's what we learned in the Elks' first win of the season - Edmonton Sun
Tailback William Stanback is grateful to be back with the Alouettes - Montreal Gazette
Ex-Als coach Hawkins instrumental in Stamps QB Jake Maier coming to CFL - Montreal Gazette
STOPPING CODY: Riders QB has the 'It Factor,' Redblacks' scheme will try to contain him - Ottawa Citizen
Underdogs again, Redblacks face tough test in Saskatchewan - Ottawa Citizen
Vanstone: Congratulations in order for Plaza of Honour inductees - Regina Leader-Post
Woodard makes early impression with Roughriders - Regina Leader-Post
McRoberts to be promoted from practice roster - Regina Leader-Post
Jonathan Woodard making early impression with Saskatchewan Roughriders - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Stampeders list rookie quarterback Maier as starter against Alouettes - Toronto Globe and Mail
Bombers expect Argos to remain true to their offensive identity even with new starter - Toronto Star
Elks 21, Lions 16: Edmonton spoils the party, but it was a good party - Vancouver Province
B.C. Lions fans get free ticket to future game in exchange for jab of COVID vaccine at Leos tilt - Vancouver Province
There's certainly excitement among Caps fans for B.C. Place revival - Vancouver Province
Arbuckle eager to start for first time in 2 years - Winnipeg Free Press
Bombers prepared to face Argos starter Arbuckle - Winnipeg Free Press
Bombers receiver Lawler confident the sky's the limit - Winnipeg Free Press
No word on Harris return, Bombers focus on run game - Winnipeg Free Press
Adams returns for Bombers but Demski to miss rematch with Argos - Winnipeg Sun
Bombers' Lawler unimpressed with start, despite league-leading numbers - Winnipeg Sun

Indoor Football League
Sugar Skulls can make playoffs, extend 'world tour' by winning Saturday and getting help - Arizona Daily Star
NAZ Wranglers part ways with head coach Dominic Bramante - Prescott Daily Courier
VIDEO: Ifl Game of the Week on Stadium: Corey Roberson and Kurtiss Riggs - YouTube

Hockey

American Hockey League
Heres how Abbotsford Canucks ticket prices stack up - Abbotsford News
Heres how Abbotsford Canucks ticket prices stack up - Abbotsford News
Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill to play in Ally Challenge Celebrity Shootout - Grand Rapids Press

ECHL
Walleye sign defenseman Chris McKay - Toledo Blade

Federal Prospects Hockey League
Watertown Wolves raising money for ex-player with brain cancer - Watertown Daily Times
Federal Prospects Hockey League, Carolina Thunderbirds announce their schedules for this season - Winston-Salem Journal

North American Hockey League
VIDEO: Jamestown 2021-22 Season Preview - YouTube

Ontario Hockey League
Proof of vaccination required for Storm game spectators - Guelph Today
Storm team up with Ayr Centennials, sign affiliation agreement - Guelph Today
OHL to fans: No COVID vaccine, no ticket to our games - London Free Press
Proof of full vaccination will be required to attend Peterborough Petes games - Peterborough Examiner
Peterborough Petes will welcome fans back on Sept. 6 1,000 at a time - Peterborough Examiner
OHL vaccination policy expanded to include fans - Soo Today
Greyhounds staff grows by two - Soo Today

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
SPORTS CHAT: QMJHL training camp updates, Spaceman Lee returns, tournament cancellations, player interests - Cape Breton Post
EAGLES ROOKIE CAMP: Team White shuts the door on Team Black in Cape Breton Eagles intrasquad game Thursday - Cape Breton Post
EAGLES ROOKIE CAMP: Team White shuts the door on Team Black in Cape Breton Eagles intrasquad game Thursday - Cape Breton Post
SPORTS CHAT: QMJHL training camp updates, Spaceman Lee returns, tournament cancellations, player interests - Charlottetown Guardian
Several rookies making strong case for jobs at Mooseheads camp - Halifax Chronicle-Herald

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
National Lacrosse League postpones Hall of Fame in Buffalo, moves to virtual for draft - Buffalo News
VIDEO: 2021 #NLLDraft Selection Show - YouTube

Premier Lacrosse League
'The Opportunity Will Come': Lesser-Known Chase Fraser Makes Most of Chance For Chaos - Inside Lacrosse
PLL Quarterfinal Week: Perkovic, Ierlan Out For Redwoods, Cannons Moves & Award Nominees - Inside Lacrosse

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Pacific FC hopes to fend off Cavalry's charge - Victoria Times Colonist

Major League Soccer
Atlanta Uniteds turnaround almost complete - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United missing two key midfielders against D.C. United - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Barcos all-around game coming through for Atlanta United - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
FC Cincinnati sign veteran defender Chris Duvall - Cincinnati Enquirer
Preview, prediction for FC Cincy at New England Revolution - Cincinnati Enquirer
MLS Video Preview: FC Cincinnati vs. New England - Cincinnati Enquirer
Columbus Crew: Gyasi Zardes to miss 2-4 weeks with hamstring injury - Columbus Dispatch
Porter says Crew will have no problem keeping locker room together - Columbus Dispatch
Broken promise? Beckham soccer stadium deal called for a park. Its still waiting to be built. - Florida Sun-Sentinel
Atlanta United face D.C. United, look to stretch win streak to four - Gwinnett Daily Post
Sounders, Crew meet in MLS Cup rematch - Gwinnett Daily Post
Red Bulls host NYCFC, try to get back into playoff race - Gwinnett Daily Post
Revolution face FC Cincinnati, aim to extend unbeaten streak - Gwinnett Daily Post
SKC looking for payback at Minnesota United - Gwinnett Daily Post
Sporting Kansas City has new MLS homegrown player Jake Davis - Kansas City Star
Sporting KC players prank smashes teammates car windshield - Kansas City Star
Galaxy looking to put together complete game against San Jose - Los Angeles Daily News
David Beckham helped turn Inter Miami around the past six games - Miami Herald
Loons and Sporting K.C. Saturday showdown on ESPN at Allianz Field - Minneapolis Star Tribune
NYCFC at home in home away from home for Hudson River Derby game against Red Bulls - New York Newsday
Orlando City hope to extend unbeaten streak with home match against Chicago Fire - Orlando Sentinel
Loons postseason upset against Sporting K.C. hasnt bred a rivalry - St. Paul Pioneer Press
TFC striker Altidore undergoes foot surgery, midfielder Priso done for season - Toronto Globe and Mail
An open letter from Whitecaps star Ryan Gauld to Vancouver and its fans - Vancouver Province
There's certainly excitement among Caps fans for B.C. Place revival - Vancouver Province
VIDEO: Heineken Rivalry Week Kicks off An Exciting Week of MLS Action: Group Chat Pres. by AT&T 5G - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
KC NWSLs Adrianna Franch introduced as teams newest player - Kansas City Star
Brazilian star Marta reinvigorated upon return to Orlando from Tokyo Olympics - Orlando Sentinel

United Soccer League Championship
NM United missing opportunities - KOBTV
Sports Desk: Lobos QB Terry Wilson named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Preseason Watch List - KRQE
Lights FC face Oakland Roots SC on Saturday at Cashman Field - Las Vegas Review-Journal
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #NYvCHS: 08-20-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: USL Championship Save of the Week Winner: Week 17 - YouTube

United Soccer League One
VIDEO: USL League One Save of the Week Winner: Week 19 - YouTube

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