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Headlines for May 24, 2021



Baseball

American Association
Silver summer: A fan's guide to notable nights at Newman for the 25th anniversary RedHawks season - Fargo Forum
Late home run the difference in RedHawks' loss to KC - Fargo Forum
Five-run ninth inning helps Kane County sweep Canaries - KELO
Explorers top Milkmen to avoid sweep - KTIV
Dog Dish: Fast start stands as Saltdogs hold off late Cleburne rally - Lincoln Journal Star
Sioux City Explorers hit three homers in win over Milwaukee - Sioux City Journal
Sioux Falls Canaries looking to snap skid as homestand resumes - Sioux Falls Argus Leader
Big inning carries RailCats to series win - Times of Northwest Indiana
RailCats box scores - Times of Northwest Indiana

Atlantic League
VIDEO: York Revolution set to start 2021 season - York Dispatch
York Revolution baseball to return this week after year away - York Dispatch
Another York Revolution player signed by a major-league organization - York Dispatch

Carolina League
Minor league baseball: - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Minor league baseball: Cannon Ballers fall to 2-16 - Salisbury Post

Eastern League
Trenton Brooks, Will Benson homer in RubberDucks 13-1 rout of Fightin' Phils - Akron Beacon Journal
Juan Hillman Akron RubberDucks Tom Gordon Nick Gordon - Akron Beacon Journal
RubberDucks vs. Fightin Phils baseball - Akron Beacon Journal
Curve work extra for W - Altoona Mirror
Trenton Brooks, Will Benson homer in RubberDucks 13-1 rout of Fightin' Phils - Canton Repository
Erie SeaWolves rally again to win series 5-1 against Binghamton - Erie Times-News
Four homers carry Patriots past Yard Goats - Hartford Courant
Curve prevail over Senators in 11 innings - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Sea Dogs rally past Fisher Cats - Manchester Union Leader
Fightin Phils Replay: Akron 13, Reading 1 - Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Florida State League
Daytona Tortugas no-hit Jupiter Hammerheads for second time - Daytona Beach News-Journal

Frontier League
Watch: Brandon Phillips homers, flips bat against Florence Y'alls - Cincinnati Enquirer
Sports briefs - Washington Observer-Reporter

International League
Brewers recall Keston Hiura after nine games with AAA Nashville - Appleton Post-Crescent
Braymer bounces back as Wings clip RailRiders - Citizens Voice
Columbus Clippers: Toledo Mud Hens score 9 runs in 7th in 12-5 rout - Columbus Dispatch
Top-ranked prospect Wander Franco to face Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp - Florida Times-Union
HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: Stripers' slate features Salute to Frontline Workers, Acua giveaway - Gwinnett Daily Post
Tucker Davidson delivers another brilliant start, but Stripers held to one hit in 1-0 loss - Gwinnett Daily Post
Twins minor league directory - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Saints defeat Indianapolis 5-4 in series finale - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Saints hold off Indianapolis in series finale - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Tim Tebow Jaguars jerseys selling like crazy after ex-Syracuse Met returns to NFL | Where to buy - Syracuse Post Standard
New York Mets ace Noah Syndergaard expected to join Syracuse - Syracuse Post Standard
Syracuse Mets lose series finale to Lehigh Valley, 7-2 - Syracuse Post Standard
Mud Hens have mixed thoughts on baseballs unwritten rules - Toledo Blade
Power burst helps Mud Hens beat Clippers, claim first series win of season - Toledo Blade
Bisons blanked by Worcester, drop four of six on the road - Trentonian
Bobbleheads and The Office actors: Tides announce 2020 promotions - Virginian Pilot
Tides end nine-game skid with dramatic 11-inning home victory - Virginian Pilot
Tides end nine-game skid with dramatic 11-inning home victory - Virginian Pilot
RailRiders fall to Red Wings - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Worcester Red Sox minor league nicknames - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Padlo powers Bulls past Charlotte, 8-7 - WRAL

Major League Baseball Draft League
A whole new ballgame: Keys set to begin play in MLB Draft League amid skepticism, curiosity - Frederick News-Post
Keys roster released for first season in MLB Draft League - Frederick News-Post
Williamsport at State College among first games of new MLB Draft League on Monday - Harrisburg Patriot-News
Thunder to play MLB Draft League home games at Rider University - Trentonian
Opening night - Warren Tribune-Chronicle

Midwest League
Its a maskless environment now at Cedar Rapids Kernels home games - Cedar Rapids Gazette
Dragons lose to South Bend, fall to second place - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps fall after late surge by Lugnuts - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Peoria Chiefs: Vote for Cardinals High-A prospect of the week - Peoria Journal Star
PHOTOS: Peoria Chiefs vs. Quad City River Bandits Finale - Peoria Journal Star
Game 17: Brennen Davis delivers in South Bend Cubs win - South Bend Tribune
Brooks, Benson power Akron to victory - Willoughby News-Herald

Northwest League
Shenton hits grand slam, AquaSox beat Spokane in series finale - Everett Herald
Canadians win Battle for the Boro, take series 4-2 over Hops - Portland Tribune
A Grip on Sports: At least the inclement weather held off until the Indians finished a successful homestand - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Spokane Indians vs. Everett (May 23, 2021) - May 23, 2021 - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Defensive miscues, grand slam in seventh lift Everett AquaSox over Spokane Indians in series finale - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Spokane Indians pregame: David Hill looks for second successful performance of week against Everett - Spokane Spokesman-Review

Northwoods League
Wisconsinite Owen Miller Major League Baseball debut in Cleveland - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Pacific Coast League
Southwest University Park to go to 100 percent capacity - El Paso Times
Isotopes earn comeback win against Oklahoma City Dodgers - KOBTV
Isotopes win on Brian Serven walk-off home run - KRQE
Voting for Isotopes Park still on for 'Best Triple-A Park' - KRQE
Aviators games approved for full capacity beginning June 10 - Las Vegas Review-Journal
You have questions about the Athletics move? We have answers - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Aviators held to one hit in loss to Salt Lake - Las Vegas Review-Journal

Pecos League
Fuego plan to hold open tryouts - Santa Fe New Mexican

Pioneer League
Idaho Falls Chukars win a slugfest with Billings Mustangs - Billings Gazette
PHOTOS: Rocky Mountain Vibes Season Opening Game - Colorado Springs Gazette
Montana Sports Scoreboard: Pioneer League Standings - Great Falls Tribune
Regional Briefs: Voyagers fall to Missoula in Pioneer League opener - Great Falls Tribune

South Atlantic League
IronBirds split weekend game, still lead High-A East North standings - Baltimore Sun
Hot Rods win series finale against Braves 5-3 - Bowling Green Daily News
Greensboro Grasshoppers to open six-game series at home Tuesday night - Greensboro News and Record
Crawdads Corner: Jerseys will commemorate Miracle of Hickory on June 12 - Hickory Daily Record
Winston-Salem Dash to host Hickory for six games beginning Tuesday - Winston-Salem Journal

Texas League
Amarillo Sod Poodles drop second straight game to Midland RockHounds - Amarillo Globe-News
ROCKHOUNDS REPORT: Midland drops final game of Amarillo series - Midland Reporter Telegram
ROCKHOUNDS REPORT: Allen's HR lifts Midland to 3rd straight win - Midland Reporter Telegram
MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: RockHounds drop series finale in Amarillo - Odessa American
Guerin Emig: Jackie Robinson mural on Greenwood particularly beautiful, important this week - Tulsa World
Drillers update: Dodgers pitching prospect Michael Grove shows progress - Tulsa World
Drillers' hitting drought continues in shutout loss to Wichita - Tulsa World

Basketball

Women's National Basketball Association
Liberty tie franchise mark of 14 3s, beat Sky 93-85 - Chicago Daily Herald
Chicago Sky fans return to Wintrust Arena - Chicago Tribune
Bonner, Sun hold off rally, beat Aces 72-65 - Connecticut Post
Connecticut Sun coach fined, suspended for 'offensive comment' about Las Vegas Aces star Liz Cambage - ESPN
Candace Parker's status still uncertain as Sky hosts Dream - Gwinnett Daily Post
Las Vegas Aces Liz Cambage calls out Connecticut Sun coach Curt Miller for making offensive remark about her weight - Hartford Courant
Sun hold off Aces to remain WNBAs only unbeaten team - Hartford Courant
Indiana Fever notch first win of the season on Tamika Catchings Day - Indianapolis Star
Aviators games approved for full capacity beginning June 10 - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Bill Laimbeer says Aces lack energy in loss to Connecticut - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegas Aces defeated at home by Sun, 72-65 - Las Vegas Sun
Sun are 5-0 after beating the Aces - New London Day
WNBA coach apologizes after comment on Liz Cambages height - Washington Post
WNBA coach apologizes after comment on Liz Cambages height - Washington Post
McCowan, Breland help Fever beat Mystics for 1st win - Washington Times

Football

Indoor Football League
Duke City Gladiators win 2021 debut - KOBTV
Henderson indoor football team will have Knight-themed name - Las Vegas Review-Journal

Hockey

American Hockey League
Condors force Game 3 with 3-2 OT win over Gulls - Bakersfield Californian
Henderson indoor football team will have Knight-themed name - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Canadiens Game Day: Cole Caufield will be in Habs' lineup for Game 3 - Montreal Gazette
Jets fans take to street to show support in a very pandemic way - Winnipeg Sun
Jets' fans find way to show support in very pandemic way - Winnipeg Sun

ECHL
Komets beaten again by Thunder - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Komets vs Wichita - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
K's lose 3-1 as scoring drought continues - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Rush on brink of elimination after suffering 1st home shutout loss - Rapid City Journal

North American Hockey League
Bobcats one win away from advancing in NAHL playoffs - Bismarck Tribune
Corpus Christi IceRays name Michael Lysyj as new head coach - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Ice Dogs face elimination after 7-2 loss to Magicians - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Tauros fall 4-3 to Wings in Game 2 - Minot Daily News
VIDEO: Minnesota M vs Fairbanks - Game 3 - Midwest Division Semifinals - 5/23/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Minot vs Aberdeen - Game 2 - Central Division Semifinals - 5/22/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Wichita Falls vs Lone Star - Game 2 - South Division Semifinals - 5/22/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Minnesota W vs Bismarck - Game 2 - Central Division Semifinals - 5/22/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: New Jersey vs Maine - East Division Semifinals - Game 2 - 5/21/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Amarillo vs Shreveport - South Division Semifinals - Game 2 - 5/22/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Kenai River vs Janesville - Midwest Division Semifinals - Game 2 - 5/22/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Maryland vs Johnstown - East Division Semifinals - Game 2 - 5/22/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Minnesota M vs Fairbanks 5/22/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Minnesota M vs Fairbanks - Midwest Division Semifinals - Game 1 - 5/21/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Minot vs Aberdeen - Central Division Semifinals - Game 1 - 5/21/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Wichita Falls vs Lone Star - South Division Semifinals - Game 1 - 5/21/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Amarillo vs Shreveport - South Division Semifinals - Game 1 - 5/21/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Minnesota W vs Bismarck - Central Division Semifinals - Game 1 - 5/21/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Kenai River vs Janesville - Midwest Division Semifinals - Game 1 - 5/21/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Maryland vs Johnstown - East Division Semifinals - Game 1 - 5/21/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: NAHL Weekend Recap - 5/24/21 - YouTube

Ontario Hockey League
Knights Hall of Fame: '99 playoffs legend recalls sensational scoring spree - London Free Press
Sault native looking to continue to improve ahead of OHL return - Soo Today

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Victoriaville forces Game 5 in QMJHL semifinal with 5-4 win over Charlottetown Islanders - Charlottetown Guardian
QMJHL Roundup: Victoriaville holds on to beat Islanders, forces decisive Game 5 - TSN

Other

Major League Rugby
VIDEO: Try of the Week: Presented by Rhino Rugby - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Seattle vs Atlanta - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: New York vs New England - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: NOLA vs Utah - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Houston vs DC - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Austin vs LA - YouTube

Soccer

Major League Soccer
VIDEO: MLS Skills Week 6 - #Shorts -
Atlanta United picks up road draw with Seattle - Access North Georgia
Southern Fried Soccer: Atlanta United 1, Seattle 1 - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jeff Larentowicz prescient in Atlanta United 2 analyst debut - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United recognizes offense can improve - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Josef Martinez on Atlanta United offense - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United 1, Seattle 1: What was said - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Photos: Atlanta United earns point against MLS best Seattle - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United-Seattle Sounders highlights (May 23, 2021) - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
May 23, 2021 match: Atlanta United 1, Seattle 1 - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Austin FC: Q2 Stadium to be at 100 percent capacity for home opener - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC forward Kekuta Manneh's post-game presser after Nashville SC loss - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff's post-game presser after Nashville loss - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC: Club loses to Nashville SC - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC: Instant analysis from loss at Nashville SC - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC: Live blog for road match against Nashville SC - Austin American-Statesman
Revolution sign Carles Gil to contract extension that puts him among highest-paid players in MLS - Boston Globe
The Revolution signed midfielder Carles Gil to a contract extension through 2024. - Boston Herald
FC Cincinnati: Geoff Cameron, Jaap Stam named to MLS Team of the Week - Cincinnati Enquirer
FC Cincinnati roster: JrgenLocadia's loan approaches expiration - Cincinnati Enquirer
Columbus Crew could learn a thing or two - Columbus Dispatch
Columbus Crew: Clutch moments becoming a theme for Lucas Zelarayan - Columbus Dispatch
Blake and a bit of luck help Union blank D.C. United - Delaware County Times
Josef Martinez helps Atlanta United to draw vs. Sounders - Gwinnett Daily Post
Galaxy's Sebastian Lletget called up to USMNT for Nations League - Los Angeles Times
Sounders settle for 1-1 tie after Atlanta United scores on late PK - My Northwest
What is the score of Nashville SC and Austin FC? Live game updates - Nashville Tennessean
3 things we learned from Orlando Citys 1-0 win over Toronto - Orlando Sentinel
Martnez scores on late PK, Atlanta United ties Sounders 1-1 - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Martnez scores on late PK, Atlanta United ties Sounders 1-1 - Tacoma News Tribune
Martinez scores late, Atlanta United ties Sounders 1-1 - Tacoma News Tribune
Canadian soccer stars are hauling in hardware around the world. How times have changed - Toronto Star
D.C. United loses to Philadelphia Union - Washington Post
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Seattle Sounders FC vs. Atlanta United FC: May 23, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Ranking the Teams Who Can Catch Seattle - YouTube
VIDEO: Cincinnati & Chicago Earn First Wins this Season, Timbers Shutout LA Galaxy: MLS Review Show - YouTube
VIDEO: Red Card for Horrid Tackle, VAR Intervenes for a Clear & Obvious Error in Union's Game-Winning Goal - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
3 things we learned from the Orlando Prides 2-1 win over the North Carolina Courage - Orlando Sentinel
Judge rules 15-year-old Olivia Moultrie is eligible to sign contract with National Womens Soccer League - Portland Oregonian
Portland Thorns fall to Megan Rapinoe-led rival OL Reign, end unbeaten streak stretching back to last summer - Portland Oregonian
Sunday, May 23: Reign 2, Thorns 1 - Portland Tribune
OL Reign ends Portland Thorns long home unbeaten streak - Vancouver Columbian

United Soccer League Championship
Jeff Larentowicz prescient in Atlanta United 2 analyst debut - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Memphis 901 FC gets first draw of the season, goals from Dacres, Kissiedou - Memphis Commercial Appeal
Sacramento Republic FC lose their first match of the season against Orange County SC, 0-1 - Sacramento Bee

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