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Headlines for August 21, 2021
Baseball
American AssociationRedHawks start quickly, ground Apollos - Fargo Forum
Dog Dish: Saltdogs manage just five hits, get shut out by Sioux Falls - Lincoln Journal Star
Saltdogs Around The Bases: Weber's hitting streak comes at good time for Lincoln - Lincoln Journal Star
Explorers take game one over Cleburne - Sioux City Journal
Appalachian LeagueAxmen named Appy Leagues organization of year - Kingsport Times-News
Atlantic LeagueAtlantic League: Power mounts huge comeback to down Lancaster 11-10 - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Rockers win eighth in row - High Point Enterpise
Ducks' Daniel Fields overcomes time awayand a rough start - New York Newsday
Carolina LeagueMinor league baseball: Shorebirds rout FredNats, 17-1 - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Maita breaks Salem's seven-inning hitless streak, powers Red Sox to win over Hillcats in extras - Lynchburg News & Advance
Maita's triple lifts Sox to extra-innings win - Roanoke Times & World News
Eastern LeagueReturn of Cruz helps out Curve - Altoona Mirror
COVID, low attendance have slashed Orioles rent payments to stadium authority, records show - Annapolis Capital Gazette
Ex-UConn lefty PJ Poulin has overcome rough start, entered 'trust tree' with Hartford Yard Goats - Connecticut Post
Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin says city has compelling case to host an NHL team as relocation talks surround Arizona Coyotes - Hartford Courant
Hard work pays dividends for Sea Dogs shortstop Ryan Fitzgerald - Portland Press Herald
With sharp August, Flying Squirrels righty Akeel Morris is making the most of his opportunity - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Florida State LeagueHammerheads hand Flying Tigers their 3rd straight loss - Lakeland Ledger
Frontier LeagueCrushers get blanked by Wild Things - Lorain Morning Journal
Hennen pitches Wild Things to 1-0 victory - Washington Observer-Reporter
International LeagueBraves prospect Bryce Elder wins his first Triple-A start - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Logue and four relievers lead Bisons past Mets - Buffalo News
Near miss on consecutive no-nos, but RailRiders still dominate - Citizens Voice
Columbus Clippers: Clippers total 18 hits, win seventh straight game - Columbus Dispatch
Stripers homer five times in winning prospect Bryce Elder's Triple-A debut - Gwinnett Daily Post
Ryan upstages Buxton in Friday's Saints win over Iowa - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Three-run homer in ninth dooms Tides to defeat in Charlotte - Newport News Daily Press
Cody Sedlocks strong start, Ryan McKennas 2 homers lift Tides to victory - Newport News Daily Press
Near miss on consecutive no-nos, but RailRiders still dominate - Scranton Times-Tribune
Buffalo snaps Syracuse Mets 7-game win streak, 3-1 - Syracuse Post Standard
Mud Hens' 3-game winning streak snapped - Toledo Blade
Approaching hurricane forces RailRiders, Worcester to cancel Sundays game - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Just shy of history: RailRiders narrowly miss 2nd straight no-hitter in rout of Worcester - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Henri strikes: WooSox game for Sunday has been called off - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Worcester Red Sox, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, back-to-back no-hit bid - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Worcester Red Sox, Yairo Munoz, hit by pitch - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Christian Arroyo, Worcester Red Sox, first base, rehab assignment, Boston Red Sox - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Worcester Red Sox, Polar Park, national anthem, Hometown Hero, key to city - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Midwest LeagueSalazars three-hit shutout lifts Dragons - Dayton Daily News
Early runs help snap 3-game losing streak - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps end 3-game losing streak - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Extra-inning thriller: Loons lose to Lugnuts in extras, even series - Midland Daily News
Massey's slam to start the day leads Bandits to doubleheader win - Quad City Times
Bandits' Block rolls with the flow - Quad-Cities Online
Massey's slam to start the day leads Bandits to doubleheader win - Quad-Cities Online
The South Bend Cubs lost a pair at home Friday night - South Bend Tribune
Captains shut out at Dayton - Willoughby News-Herald
Akron improves to 58-35 | Indians minors roundup for Aug. 20 - Willoughby News-Herald
Northwest LeagueAquaSox lose on walk-off home run - Everett Herald
Spokane Indians run win streak to six with 11-3 win over Hillsboro - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Northwoods LeagueRox come up short in Northwoods League Championship 9-3 - St. Cloud Times
Rox finish season with 9-3 loss in league championship - St. Cloud Times
Pacific Coast LeagueRound Rock Express: Texas Rangers' top prospect Josh Jung promoted - Austin American-Statesman
Pioneer LeagueChukars snap four-game skid with 9-3 win over Voyagers - Idaho Falls Post Register
PaddleHeads lose heartbreaker to Boise Hawks - Missoulian
Pioneer League pacesetter: PaddleHeads ace Domingo Pena leads league with sparkling 9-1 record - Missoulian
Raptors finally open series in Grand Junction, claim 6th straight win - Ogden Standard-Examiner
South Atlantic LeagueGrasshoppers 7, Hot Rods 6 - Bowling Green Daily News
Grasshoppers top Hot Rods with 7-6 walk-off win - Bowling Green Daily News
Crawdads defeat Dash by 5-1 final - Hickory Daily Record
Crawdads topple Dash, even series - Winston-Salem Journal
Texas LeagueSod Poodles defeat Rockhounds 3-2 on strong pitching from bullpen - Amarillo Globe-News
Eduardo Diaz hits HR as Midland RockHounds rally, defeat Amarillo Sod Poodles - Amarillo Globe-News
ROUGHRIDERS 8, TRAVELERS 1 - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Hooks outfielder Corey Julks leading the way after return to lineup - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
PHOTOS: Hooks face San Antonio Missions - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
ROCKHOUNDS REPORT: Midland rallies late to beat Amarillo - Midland Reporter Telegram
Basketball
Canadian Elite Basketball LeagueFraser Valley Bandits fall to Niagara in CEBL semifinal - Abbotsford News
Edmonton Stingers earn right to defend championship in CEBL final - Edmonton Journal
Sun 20 Questions: Xavier Moon - Edmonton Sun
River Lions advance to championship final after holding on to edge Fraser Valley - Niagara Falls Review
Ottawa BlackJacks extend contract of GM Jevohn Shepherd - Ottawa Citizen
NBA G LeagueVIDEO: Jonathan Kuminga Summer League Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Isaiah Todd Summer League Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Daishen Nix Summer League Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Paul Reed Summer League Highlights - YouTube
Women's National Basketball AssociationPhoenix Mercury seeking to extend win streak to season high four Saturday - Arizona Republic
After road trip, Dream remain far from playoff contention - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Predictions for the Skys new starting five - Chicago Sun Times
Stewart thrilled to be mom and add daughter to family - Connecticut Post
Dallas Wings drop close one to Indiana Fever, setting up pivotal playoff push - Dallas Morning News
Sparks look to extend winning streak in tilt vs. Liberty - Gwinnett Daily Post
Skylar Diggins-Smith scores 25 as Mercury top Dream - Gwinnett Daily Post
Gameday preview: Lynx at Chicago - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Jewell Loyd, Breanna Stewart lead Seattle Storm to 99-83 rout of Liberty - My Northwest
Liberty no match for Sue Bird and complete Seattle Storm team - New York Newsday
Loyd, Stewart lead Storm to 99-83 rout of Liberty - New York Newsday
Olympians Sue Bird, Breanna Stewart lead Storm past Liberty - New York Post
Storm welcome back Stewart and Bird, beat New York - Tacoma News Tribune
Elena Delle Donne listed as probable, likely to return for Washington Mystics - Washington Post
VIDEO: MINNESOTA LYNX vs. CHICAGO SKY: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: August 21, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Layshia Clarendon Provides Efficient Outing for Lynx vs. Sky (August 21, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: PHOENIX MERCURY vs. ATLANTA DREAM: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS (August 21, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Skylar Diggins-Smith Notches 25 PTS, Mercury Win 4th Straight Game (August 21, 2021) - YouTube
Football
Canadian Football LeagueShorthanded Stampeders pull out gutsy win over Alouettes - Calgary Sun
STAMP NOTES: Injuries continue to pile up for Stampeders - Calgary Sun
5 Things: Here's what we learned in the Elks' first win of the season - Edmonton Journal
Stampeders survive late pressure, beat Alouettes 28-22 for first win of CFL season - Hamilton Spectator
Late comeback falls one yard short as Alouettes lose heartbreaker to Stamps - Montreal Gazette
Lack of discipline, poor performance by QB Adams Jr. cost Als in loss to Calgary - Montreal Gazette
Inside the CFL: Cancer scare did little to demoralize Randy Chevrier - Montreal Gazette
GARRIOCH: Expect to produce proof of double-vaccination to go to see the Senators this winter - National Post
GAME DAY: Ottawa Redblacks at Saskatchewan Roughriders - Ottawa Citizen
GAME DAY: Ottawa Redblacks at Saskatchewan Roughriders - Ottawa Citizen
'HUGE CHALLENGE:' With MacMillan out and an inexperienced O-line, Redblacks need to get takeaways - Ottawa Citizen
GARRIOCH: Expect to produce proof of double-vaccination to go to see the Senators this winter - Ottawa Citizen
ON TRIAL FOR SEXUAL ASSUALT: Former Redblack Teague Sherman takes the stand - Ottawa Sun
Vanstone: Saskatchewan Roughriders ready for some fair ball - Regina Leader-Post
Maas has fond memories of one season with Redblacks - Regina Leader-Post
Riders ready for Redblacks without Evans - Regina Leader-Post
Rob Vanstone: Saskatchewan Roughriders ready for some fair ball - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Two years, and three teams later, Arbuckle excited to start for Argonauts - Toronto Globe and Mail
Perfect weather to watch the Bombers - Winnipeg Free Press
Ambrosie excited about CFL restart, knows its a long road - Winnipeg Free Press
O'Shea happy with Doman as Lions new owner - Winnipeg Free Press
Bombers are 2-0 and have only allowed 13 points in two games - Winnipeg Free Press
Argos buckle up for Arbuckle's starting debut at QB - Winnipeg Sun
WYMAN: Bombers all business as they arrive in Toronto for first road game of CFL season - Winnipeg Sun
BOMBSHELLS: Adams, Collaros look to re-establish chemistry they created during Cup run - Winnipeg Sun
Indoor Football LeagueGladiators, in playoff chase, have Saturday home game - Albuquerque Journal
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueAbbotsford Canucks sign forward Ethan Keppen - Abbotsford News
ECHLRush sign 1st new player: rookie Christian Evers - Rapid City Journal
North American Hockey LeagueAnchorage Wolverines hockey team to hold 1st scrimmage game Saturday - Anchorage Daily News
Maine Nordiques have experience at foward heading into training camp - Lewiston Sun-Journal
VIDEO: Janesville Jets 2021-22 Season Preview - YouTube
Ontario Hockey LeagueOHL announces proof of vaccination policy for all Ontario teams - Ottawa Citizen
PROOF OF VACCINATION: Expanded policy announced for all OHL teams and events - Ottawa Sun
Western Hockey LeagueGoaltender Garand named Blazers MVP for the 2020-21 season - CFJC
Silvertips hire new equipment manager - Everett Herald
Tigers sign Josh Maser as assistant coach - Medicine Hat News
Kosior and Nachbaur invited to Kings and Panthers prospect camps - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Red Deers Kale Howarth signs with Blackhawks AHL affiliate - Red Deer Advocate
Lacrosse
National Lacrosse LeagueDane Dobbie Signs with San Diego After 13 Seasons with Calgary - US Lacrosse Magazine
Premier Lacrosse LeagueAtlas Respond With Haymakers to Down Cannons in PLL Playoffs First Round - Inside Lacrosse
Time For Chaos: Adler, Jackson Push Chaos Past Archers and Into PLL Semifinals - Inside Lacrosse
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueMcKendry leads Atletico Ottawa into third game in a week on Saturday - Ottawa Citizen
Slow start against Calgary team costly for Pacific FC - Victoria Times Colonist
Slow start costly for Pacific FC - Victoria Times Colonist
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Pacific FC vs. Cavalry FC (August 20th, 2021) - YouTube
Major League SoccerVancouver Whitecaps and Mission Soccer Club team up for summer camp, aiming to make annual - Abbotsford News
Crew, Sounders on different paths in rematch of 2020 MLS Cup - Columbus Dispatch
Source: Columbus Crew has signed free agent French right back Steven Moreira - Columbus Dispatch
Bedoya's breakthrough, Monteiro's return made for emotional night for Union - Delaware County Times
Galaxy suffers a second-half collapse against San Jose - Los Angeles Daily News
LAFC gets ready for Vancouvers first home match this season - Los Angeles Daily News
Galaxy trending in wrong direction with loss to Earthquakes in California Clasico - Los Angeles Times
Gameday preview: Minnesota United vs. Sporting KC - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Tired, undermanned CF Montral will need to dig deep vs. Philadelphia - Montreal Gazette
San Jose Earthquakes beat LA Galaxy in California Clsico - San Jose Mercury News
After an 'eternity' away, Caps and their fans reunited at B.C. Place - Vancouver Province
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Austin FC vs. Portland Timbers: August 21, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Colorado Rapids vs. Real Salt Lake: August 21, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Orlando City SC vs. Chicago Fire FC: August 21, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Houston Dynamo FC vs. FC Dallas: August 21, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: New England Revolution vs. FC Cincinnati: August 21, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Philadelphia Union vs. CF Montréal: August 21, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: D.C. United vs. Atlanta United FC: August 21, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Inter Miami CF vs. Toronto FC: August 21, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: LA Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes: August 20, 2021 - YouTube
National Women's Soccer LeagueRed Stars fighting exhaustion late in the season - Chicago Sun Times
Portland Thorns in WICC final; Timbers start 5-game trip: Soccer Weekend - Portland Oregonian
VIDEO: North Carolina Courage vs. Kansas City: August 21, 2021 - YouTube
United Soccer League ChampionshipColorado Springs Switchback FC take high-flying act on the road to Charlotte - Colorado Springs Gazette
Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin says city has compelling case to host an NHL team as relocation talks surround Arizona Coyotes - Hartford Courant
NM United working in Wehan - KOBTV
Newly promoted Ricardo Campos talks SD Loyal stadium expansion, fan base growth - San Diego Union-Tribune
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #ELPvRGV: 08-21-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #CLTvCOS: 08-21-2021 - YouTube
United Soccer League OneFC Tucson, Phoenix teen pass along sports equipment, love of game to kids in need - Arizona Daily Star
Top two teams will face off when Union Omaha takes on Chattanooga Red Wolves SC - Omaha World-Herald
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #TRMvNE: 08-21-2021 - YouTube
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