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Headlines for June 22, 2021
Baseball
American AssociationStingy pitching, big hits add up to RedHawks win over Chicago - Fargo Forum
Philadelphia Phillies sign Sioux Falls Canaries outfielder Logan Landon - Sioux Falls Argus Leader
Local players set to compete in The Basketball Tournament - Times of Northwest Indiana
COVID baby steps a good start - Winnipeg Free Press
Appalachian LeagueFans react to Burlington's new baseball team name: Sock Puppets - Burlington Times-News
Appalachian League Standings - Elizabethton Star
Washed down the river... River Riders swept in home finale in loss to State Liners - Elizabethton Star
Atlantic LeagueGastonia native, Honey Hunters ace Reilly Hovis signs with Blue Jays - Gaston Gazette
Eastern LeagueOrioles minor league report: Jahmai Jones has hot bat at Norfolk; strikeouts pile up for Grayson Rodriguez - Annapolis Capital Gazette
SeaWolves visit Akron, Ducks have slick shortstop, other series insights - Erie Times-News
Fisher Cats' Moreno named Player of the Week - Manchester Union Leader
Florida State LeagueHayden Shenefield makes Daytona debut after Reds see video on Reddit - Daytona Beach News-Journal
Frontier LeagueMiners' Austin earns honor from Frontier League - The Southern
International LeagueIronPigs updates on Didi Gregorius, Nick Maton, Matt Vierling, Adam Haseley and more on the eve of home series against front-running RailRiders. - Allentown Morning Call
Baseball series glance: Jumbo Shrimp vs. Durham, June 22 - Florida Times-Union
Cincinnati Reds prospect Alejo Lopez dominating minor leagues - Louisville Courier-Journal
Mike Bell, late Twins bench coach, remembered before Reds game - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Rochester Red Wings struggling to win at Frontier Field - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Norfolk Tides pitcher Mickey Jannis used any chance he could in spring to show off his new knuckleball - Virginian Pilot
Nothing like a winner: Worcester Red Sox on pace for finest year by Boston Triple-A affiliate - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Major League Baseball Draft LeagueFormer Cutter Matt Vierling called up to the Phillies - Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Midwest LeagueWisconsin Timber Rattlers return home after two weeks on the road - Appleton Post-Crescent
On the Big Frisk, Franmil Reyes and 4 other things about the Cleveland Indians - Cleveland Plain Dealer
Unique pitch boosts Dragons reliever - Dayton Daily News
Dragons relievers learn under limits, build endurance - Dayton Daily News
Lansing Lugnuts' Max Schuemann leads the minors in steals. Here's why - Lansing State Journal
Northwest LeagueAquaSox update: News, storylines, standouts from the past week - Everett Herald
Northwoods LeagueTeel homers, Larks pound out 15 hits in win - Bismarck Tribune
Northwoods League: Duluth Huskies fall 4-2 at Rochester - Duluth News-Tribune
Express fall in series opener against Waterloo - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Jackrabbits sweep Green Bay, extend win streak to 4 - Kokomo Tribune
Brendan Knoll's arm and Mac Horvath's bat spark Honkers past Duluth - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Northwoods League: Duluth Huskies fall 4-2 at Rochester - Superior Daily Telegram
Duffy, Bucks earn victory - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Northwoods League: Stingers pitchers stymie MoonDogs - West Central Tribune
Mallards rally but can't overtake Fond du Lac - Wisconsin State Journal
Rivets double up Jackrabbits to stop skid - WREX
Pacific AssociationSports briefs: Marin Waves duo qualifies for AAU National Championships - Marin Independent Journal
Pacific Coast LeagueEl Pasoan Jordan O'Hara makes ESPN No. 1 SportsCenter top ten list - El Paso Times
Outfield trio leads Skeeters offensive outburst - Fort Bend Star
Schwindel has a magical week at the plate for the Aviators - Las Vegas Review-Journal
The best Reno Aces' players from the 2009-2020 Pacific Coast League era - Reno Gazette-Journal
Pioneer LeagueRockies hold off Billings - Grand Junction Sentinel
In a early 4-hour game, Ogden Raptors fall to Boise 12-8 ahead of big road trip in Montana - Ogden Standard-Examiner
South Atlantic LeagueOrioles minor league report: Jahmai Jones has hot bat at Norfolk; strikeouts pile up for Grayson Rodriguez - Baltimore Sun
Rome Braves begin road trip with series at Aberdeen Tuesday - Rome News-Tribune
Southern LeagueLookouts games at AT&T Field to have 'pre-COVID' feel from here on out - Chattanooga Times & Free Press
Texas LeagueSod Poodles Baseball: Looking ahead to Corpus Christi series - Amarillo Globe-News
Drillers update: Michael Grove gets starting nod for homestand opener against Cards - Tulsa World
Basketball
NBA G LeagueNazr Mohammed to represent Thunder at NBA Draft Lottery - Daily Oklahoman
Lots of local flavor in this year's TBT - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
VIDEO: Four Elite Camp Players Invited to Microsoft Surface NBA Draft Combine 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Elite Camp Strength & Agility Drills - YouTube
Women's National Basketball AssociationPhoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi - Arizona Republic
Finally healthy, Chicago Sky climbing WNBA standings - Chicago Daily Herald
Former UConn star Napheesa Collier fulfills 'dream,' named to first U.S. Olympic team roster - Connecticut Post
Short-handed Dream look to bust slump against Lynx - Gwinnett Daily Post
Curt Miller returns to sideline for Connecticut Sun, who are still looking for first win without Jonquel Jones - Hartford Courant
Sparks' Nneka Ogwumike left off Team USA Olympic roster due to injury uncertainty - Los Angeles Times
Lynx stars Napheesa Collier and Sylvia Fowles make U.S. Olympic team - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Becky Hammon makes history in Trail Blazers' coaching search - New York Post
Lynx struggle defensively in 95-77 loss at Dallas - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Mike Thibault became a WNBA icon thanks to a love of the game that transcends gender - Washington Post
VIDEO: Brionna Jones' Career-High 26 Points and Kaila Charles' Double-Double Leads Sun to W (June 22, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: DALLAS WINGS vs. CONNECTICUT SUN: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 22, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: CHICAGO SKY vs. NEW YORK LIBERTY: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 22, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Candace Parker Dominates in Just 23 Minutes to Lift Sky (June 22, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Courtney Vandersloot Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week: Week 5 - YouTube
VIDEO: Breanna Stewart Named Western Conference Player of the Week: Week - YouTube
Football
Canadian Football LeagueBuck Pierce ready to take on new role of Blue Bombers offensive coordinator - CJOB
You expect to go out and win: No lowered expectations for Bombers for unorthodox CFL season - CJOB
Als GM Maciocia embraces challenge of preparing for CFL season - Montreal Gazette
Geter retires from football to join the United States Air Force - Regina Leader-Post
COVID baby steps a good start - Winnipeg Free Press
CFL vaccine protocols a work in progress - Winnipeg Free Press
Blue boss Miller keen for fans in stands - Winnipeg Free Press
Pressure? What pressure? - Winnipeg Free Press
From drought to pandemic, Bombers' Walters just happy to be back - Winnipeg Sun
Indoor Football LeagueBucks' schedule tweaked after IFL kicks Louisville out of the league - Bismarck Tribune
National Arena LeagueFrom tryout camp to the National Arena League's top tackler - Albany Times-Union
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueSharks re-sign Matt Nieto, get closer to satisfying expansion draft requirement - East Bay Times
Tickets on sale for Comets home opener - Rome Sentinel
ECHLSC Stingrays slip past Greenville to earn Kelly Cup finals berth - Charleston Post and Courier
Sean MacFarlane wins ECHL's on-ice official's award - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Late penalty kill sparks K's to 2-1 series lead - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
K's 1 win from finals - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Big 1st period leads Ks to 4-3 victory, series lead - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Monday Gallery: Komets vs. Allen Americans - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Walleye signees enjoy terrific campaigns for other ECHL teams - Toledo Blade
North American Hockey LeagueAberdeen Wings billet Teresa Terry Weber Nico DeVita Dominik Wasik Will Arquiett - Aberdeen American News
VIDEO: Shreveport vs Maine - Game 2 - Robertson Cup Semifinals - YouTube
VIDEO: Aberdeen vs Minnesota M - Game 2 - Robertson Cup Semifinals - YouTube
VIDEO: Maine vs Shreveport - Game 1 - Robertson Cup Semifinals - YouTube
VIDEO: Minnesota M vs Aberdeen - Game 1 - Robertson Cup Semifinals - YouTube
Ontario Hockey LeagueIceDogs top pick in draft commits to team - Niagara Falls Review
I still love being a hockey player, says former Peterborough Pete - Peterborough Examiner
Taya Currie selected in OHL draft, showcasing gains in women's hockey - Washington Post
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey LeagueTop prospect Tyler Peddle still wrestling with choice between QMJHL and NCAA - Cape Breton Post
Deal or no deal: Cape Breton GM says teams asking about clubs second overall pick - Cape Breton Post
Former Cape Breton hockey players turn to scouting to stay involved in the game - Cape Breton Post
QMJHL trade window opens on Wednesday, June 23 - Charlottetown Guardian
VIDEO: TOP 10: Goals of the Month / Les Buts Du Mois - 05-06/21 - YouTube
Western Hockey LeagueKamloops Blazers release pre-season schedule - Kamloops This Week
2020-21 WHL Season Review: Brandon Wheat Kings - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Saying goodbye - Prince Albert Daily Herald
List of Vancouver Giants' pro prospects needs to include coach Dyck - Vancouver Province
Fans expected in the Save-On stands for Victoria Royals - Victoria News
Lacrosse
National Lacrosse LeagueLas Vegas Lacrosse Franchise - Las Vegas Sun
Star-studded owners help bring National Lacrosse League team to Las Vegas - Las Vegas Sun
Other
Major League RugbyChris Robshaw's SD Legion season likely done with bum shoulder - San Diego Union-Tribune
VIDEO: Top 5 Tries: Round 14 - YouTube
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueBubble life begins for CPL - Winnipeg Free Press
COVID baby steps a good start - Winnipeg Free Press
Major League SoccerAtlanta Uniteds manager Gabriel Heinze suspended for NYCFC match - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Scouting Atlanta Uniteds next opponent: NYCFC - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Austin FC: Midweek matches test roster depth for expansion franchise - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC: One fan's experience of the team's first home game - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff previews upcoming match versus Minnesota United - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC midfielder Jared Stroud discusses upcoming match versus Minnesota United - Austin American-Statesman
Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner is named MLS Player of the Week - Boston Globe
Revolution keeper Matt Turner was MLS player of the week. - Boston Herald
Chicago Fire: Season on line with key 4-game homestand - Chicago Tribune
FC Cincinnati: Alvaro Barreal leads in shots, hasn't reached ceiling - Cincinnati Enquirer
Inter Miamis Gonzalo Higuan, Rodolfo Pizarro nearing return to play - Florida Sun-Sentinel
Inter Miamis Gregore fined for actions following ejection vs. D.C. United - Florida Sun-Sentinel
TKO: Sneak peek into St. Louis pro soccer future - FOX 2
NYCFC, Atlanta United meet in early battle for playoff positioning - Gwinnett Daily Post
Austin FC head north for battle with Minnesota - Gwinnett Daily Post
LAFC to work Carlos Vela back into lineup against FC Dallas - Gwinnett Daily Post
CF Montreal returns to face defensive-minded D.C. United - Gwinnett Daily Post
Meet Ted Segal, the man who paid a reported $400 million for Dynamo, Dash - Houston Chronicle
Galaxys Sebastian Lletget balancing club and national team duties - Los Angeles Daily News
Alexander: At LAFC, the kids are all right - Los Angeles Daily News
Soccer newsletter: Mexico may face more penalties thanks to homophobic chant - Los Angeles Times
Photo gallery: Inter Miami CF practice - Miami Herald
Loons midfielder Martin comes out publicly that he's gay - Minneapolis Star Tribune
MLS announces new youth development league - Orlando Sentinel
Orlando City faces San Jose Earthquakes for first full capacity home match - Orlando Sentinel
Claudio Bravo starting to feel at home in Portland, and on Timbers backline - Portland Oregonian
Austin FC's debut highlights capital over everything - San Antonio Express News
Despite poor start, Toronto FC sees brighter days ahead on and off the field - Toronto Star
D.C. United's Moses Nyeman is playing like a veteran, even if he's not one - Washington Times
VIDEO: HE's BACK 21-Year Old Phenom Daryl Dike Scores Two on His Return to MLS from Barsnley FC - YouTube
VIDEO: Why Seattle Sounders Are So Successful & Brian Schmetzer's Burner Account? - YouTube
VIDEO: POWER RANKINGS TOP 10: Columbus up 7 Spots, Seattle's Dominance Continues - YouTube
National Women's Soccer LeagueNWSL apologizes after misidentifying Jessica McDonalds son - Cary News
Meet Ted Segal, the man who paid a reported $400 million for Dynamo, Dash - Houston Chronicle
Segal assumes majority ownership stake in Dynamo, Dash - San Diego Union-Tribune
Spirit's Kumi Yokoyama comes out as transgender man - Washington Times
Boy misidentified on TV as Black Courage player's son; league apologizes - WRAL
United Soccer League ChampionshipQ&A with New Mexico Uniteds Amando Moreno - Albuquerque Journal
Colorado Springs Switchbacks in Austin on Tuesday night for key conference match - Colorado Springs Gazette
El Pasoan Jordan O'Hara makes ESPN No. 1 SportsCenter top ten list - El Paso Times
Alexander: At LAFC, the kids are all right - Los Angeles Daily News
San Antonio FC to host Liga MX teams in International Showcase - San Antonio Express News
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #ATXvCOS: 06-22-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: The Miami FC vs. Birmingham Legion FC: June 23, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Charlotte Independence vs. Charleston Battery: June 23, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: USL Championship Save of the Week Nominees: Week 9 - YouTube
VIDEO: USL Championship Player of the Week - Cameron Lancaster, Louisville City FC - YouTube
United Soccer League OneMLS announces new youth development league - Orlando Sentinel
VIDEO: USL League One Save of the Week Nominees: Week 11 - YouTube
VIDEO: USL League One Goal of the Week Nominees Presented by Select: Week 11 - YouTube
VIDEO: USL League One Save of the Week Winner: Week 10 - YouTube
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