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Headlines for May 26, 2026

Baseball

Carolina League
Hickory Crawdads win series with Charleston 5-1 - Hickory Daily Record

Eastern League
Akronite gets shot at the bigs: RubberDucks GM says farewell to hometown club - NewsBreak - Akron
Sea Dogs Anthony Eyanson named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week - Portland Press Herald

Florida State League
Weekend wrap: Mussels drop final three games of series with Dunedin - Cape Coral Breeze

Frontier League
Reinisch runs hit streak to five but Cats fall at Mississippi - Troy Record

International League
Pedro Ramirez could be an up-and-coming star. How the Cubs found him. - Des Moines Register
Shrimp Bites: Jumbo Shrimp face Charlotte in baseball series - Florida Times-Union
Changing the game: Weisbach, Means make history as first female coaches for Red Wings - NewsBreak - Rochester
Rochester Red Wings walk off Syracuse Mets on Abimelec Ortiz home run - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Midwest League
Dayton Dragons return home for first-place battle against Great Lakes - Dayton Daily News

Northwest League
Bats come alive in winning week; bullpen stabilizes behind trio of solid relievers - Spokane Spokesman-Review

Northwoods League
Rox rally late to edge Larks 6-5 in series opener - Bismarck Tribune
Huskies season opens with road loss - Duluth News-Tribune
Express take late lead before falling to Fond du Lac in season opener - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Burke excited for first season with hometown Hot Tots - Minot Daily News
Northwoods League: Mankato MoonDogs mash the ball against the Willmar Stingers - West Central Tribune

Pacific Coast League
Albuquerque Isotopes players, manager shine in Colorado Rockies win over Diamondbacks - Albuquerque Journal
Salt Lake secures second straight series taking five of six - Deseret News

Pecos League
Sports briefs: Bicos powers Pacifics to victory against Dublin - Marin Independent Journal
Triggers to host ALS Awareness Night in memory players mother - Trinidad Chronicle-News

Pioneer League
Y-S Freebirds welcome RedPocket Mobiles to Marysvilles Bryant Field - Appeal-Democrat
Glacier Range Riders bring explosive start home - Daily Inter Lake
The Ever-changing Pioneer League - Daily Inter Lake

South Atlantic League
Emperors' series split ends with shutout loss - Rome News-Tribune

Texas League
Tulsa scores early, often in rout of Northwest Arkansas Naturals - Northwest Arkansas Times
Sean McLain's slam overcomes Jorge Alfaro's big night - Tulsa World

Basketball

Canadian Elite Basketball League
Sea Bears drop see-saw battle - Winnipeg Free Press

NBA G League
Austin Ainge reveals how Jazz are approaching crucial offseason - KSL
VIDEO: Landry Shamet Was on a HEATER During the ECF, Knocking Down 11/12 Three Pointers! - YouTube
VIDEO: Throwback to this Crazy Half-Court Shot at the Buzzer by Jordan Hall! - YouTube

Women's National Basketball Association
Sports reporter Gabrielle Lucivero joining ESPN as part of WNBA coverage - Awful Announcing
WNBA Power Rankings: - CBS Sports
Sky banking on better ball movement to revive offense - Chicago Sun Times
New York hosts Phoenix after Stewart's 25-point showing - Daily Independent
WNBA top scorer Kelsey Plum hurts ankle, out at least 1 week - ESPN
WNBA Power Rankings: Fever crack top 5, Dream take over No. 1 - ESPN
Minnesota hosts Atlanta following Howard's 26-point showing - Gwinnett Daily Post
UConn in WNBA: Which Huskies are thriving so far in '26? - Hartford Courant
Gabby Williams 15 points lead balanced attack by Valkyries, Golden State beats Connecticut 97-70 - Hartford Courant
Caitlin Clark was Indy 500 grand marshal, nervous for command to drivers - Indianapolis Star
Expansion Portland Fire hand New York 3rd straight loss with 81-74 victory - KGW
Las Vegas Aces unable to cap Los Angeles Sparks shooting in tough 101-95 loss - KOLD
Portland Fire close out first road trip with rematch against New York Liberty - KPTV
Satou Sabally exits early in Liberty loss to Portland Fire - New York Daily News
Liberty rest Sabrina Ionescu for Monday night's game vs Portland after she made season debut Sunday - New York Newsday
Sabrina Ionescu sits out Liberty loss after first start - New York Post
Liberty implode against Fire en route to third straight loss - New York Post
Inside Just Jocyts Valkyries debut - San Jose Mercury News
Valkyries-Sun: Juste Jocyte makes Valkyries debut - San Jose Mercury News
Valkyries first-round pick Just Jocyt joins team after year overseas - San Jose Mercury News
WNBA power rankings: Top defenders for all 15 teams include A'ja Wilson - USA Today
Sign-ups open for 2026 Indiana Pacers & Fever Jr. Hoops clinics & summer camps - WTHR
Seattle plays Washington following Hiedemans 24-point game - WTOP
VIDEO: Top Plays from Week 2 - YouTube
VIDEO: Portland Fire vs. New York Liberty: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: May 25, 2026 - YouTube
VIDEO: Connecticut Sun vs. Golden State Valkyries: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: May 25, 2026 - YouTube

Football

Canadian Football League
Day 17 of Calgary Stampeders main camp: Secondary in the spotlight - Calgary Sun
ELKS MAILBAG: QB to be? ... Playoff bound? ... What's it worth to you? - Edmonton Journal
Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign Kenny Lawler to new deal - Hamilton Spectator
Ticats sign star receiver Kenny Lawler to extension through 2028 season - Hamilton Spectator
McManis on crutches at practice - Hamilton Spectator
Sean McEwen expects to be ready for Ottawa Redblacks opener - Ottawa Citizen
What added value WR Cade McDonald could give Ottawa Redblacks - Ottawa Citizen
Roughriders have options at American receiver - Regina Leader-Post
Rider Rumblings Ep 191: Roughriders left with tough roster decisions - Regina Leader-Post
Roughriders adjust to quirky schedule for final week of camp - Regina Leader-Post
Former MSU football CB makes first career professional interception - Spartans Wire
McFadden praises return of fellow DBs Amos and Priester to Argonauts defence - Toronto Star
Third Texada could be just right for Bombers - Winnipeg Free Press

The Arena League
Diamonds expecting to be wiser, better in year two - Hot Springs Sentinel Record

United Football League
4 Takeaways From Week 9 Of The 2026 UFL Season - Fox Sports
Houston Coach Kevin Sumlin Reflects on Season of Near-Misses After Rookie QB Thrust Into Action - NewsBreak - Houston
SPORTS PAGE | Louisville Kings build playoff push and fan support in inaugural UFL season - WDRB
SPORTSPAGE | Louisville Kings build playoff push and fan support in inaugural UFL season - WDRB
Louisville Kings surpass expectations in inaugural season - WDRB
VIDEO: Deon Jackson: Setting the Single-Season Rushing TD Record with 7 TDs - YouTube
VIDEO: Head Hunter University - YouTube
VIDEO: Jack Plummer's Numbers Speak for ThemselvesOne Pick All Season. FIFTEEN Touchdowns. - YouTube
VIDEO: Which Run Was Your Favorite from Week 9? - YouTube
VIDEO: Certified Ballhawk Behavior from DJ Miller - YouTube

Hockey

American Hockey League
WBS PENGUINS: To face Toronto Marlies in Eastern Conference final - Scranton Times-Tribune
Maple Leafs' Nylander, Knies in joyful disbelief in lottery win video - Toronto Sun
Canucks: How persistence will pave Manny Malhotra's path to NHL coach - Vancouver Province

ECHL
Wrapping up the Komets collapse in Game 3 against KC - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Lack of discipline proves costly for Komets in Game 3 loss to Kansas City - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Second period collapse costs Komets in Game 3 loss - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Kansas City Mavericks (1-1) at Komets (1-1), Game 3 - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Augustas new hockey team buzzes before logo, name reveal - WJBF

Ontario Hockey League
Owen Sound Attack cancel awards barbecue citing scheduling conflicts - Owen Sound Sun Times
Cameron Reid on Kitchener securing spot in semifinals: 'That's what we worked for' - TSN
Memorial Cup: Everett 2, Kitchener 6 - TSN
O'Neill, Button pinpoint TSN Turning Point in Kitchener's win over Everett - TSN
Trainer Dan Lebold is Kitcheners Memorial Cup veteran - Waterloo Record
Rangers one win away from reaching Memorial Cup final - Waterloo Record
Memorial Cup action, in photos: Kitchener vs. Kelowna - Waterloo Record

Professional Women's Hockey League
Boston Fleets Haley Winn named finalist for PWHL Rookie of the Year - Boston Globe
PWHL Players Association discloses salaries for first time - Boston Globe
PWHL players' salary release affirms vast disparity between top men's, women's stars - CBC
Abby Roque, Megan Keller among top 10 highest paid PWHL players - Detroit News
Gosling, O'Brien, Winn named finalists for PWHL rookie of the year award - Hamilton Spectator
Too much, too soon for PWHL expansion with four new teams? - National Post
Ottawa's Emily Clark is PWHL top earner as salaries released - Ottawa Citizen
Hockey Canada starts search for GM of womens team as Gina Kingsbury exits - Toronto Globe and Mail

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Moncton Wildcats fans to honour Robert K. Irving and celebrate their team - News 91.9

United States Hockey League
VIDEO: Talking with Ryan Cruthers and Rendowski After Winning the Clark Cup Final! - YouTube

Western Hockey League
Sports Looking Back: May 25, 2026 - Brandon Sun
Sports Looking Back: May 26, 2026 - Brandon Sun
Kitchener Rangers only unbeaten team at Memorial Cup after dismantling Everett Monday - Kamloops This Week
Reid leads unbeaten Rangers in 6-2 win over Silvertips at Memorial Cup - Kelowna Daily Courier
Broncos enticed by ceiling for shutdown defenceman Will Simpson - Swift Current Online
Audio: Crickards winding road to Swift Current built on patience,adaptabilityand belief - Swift Current Online
Gould a factor despite Everett's loss to Kitchener - Swift Current Online
Memorial Cup: Everett 2, Kitchener 6 - TSN
O'Neill, Button pinpoint TSN Turning Point in Kitchener's win over Everett - TSN

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
VIDEO: NLL Finals Game 2: Rock vs. Thunderbirds Extended Highlights - YouTube

Other

Major League Volleyball
Los Angeles lands Major League Volleyball franchise, hires away San Diego's coach - San Diego Union-Tribune
Billionaire Soon-Shiong Buys Pro Volleyball Team in Los Angeles - Sportico

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Unbeaten run to start season lifts Cavalry FC to top spot of CPL table - Calgary Sun
Forge FC to host Red and White Out game to mark World Cup - Hamilton Spectator

Major Arena Soccer League
VIDEO: 2026 MASL Expansion Draft - YouTube

Major League Soccer
Sam Fink honored by St. Louis City SC before Open Cup game - Alton Telegraph
Matt Turner, NJ goalkeeper, named to U.S. men's World Cup roster - Bergen Record
Revolution goalie Matt Turner, Arlington native Miles Robinson among players named to US World Cup roster - Boston Globe
Fire's Chris Brady named to U.S. World Cup roster - Chicago Sun Times
Chicago Fire GK Chris Brady makes the US World Cup roster - Chicago Tribune
FC Cincinnati's Miles Robinson named to USMNT World Cup roster - Cincinnati Enquirer
Columbus Crew's Max Arfsten named to USMNT 2026 World Cup roster - Columbus Dispatch
Reactions to Diego Lunas, Zavier Gozos 2026 World Cup snubs - Deseret News
Zavier Gozo religion: Faith, family anchor Champions League hopeful - Deseret News
MLS Power Rankings: Vancouver, Nashville, Miami top three - ESPN
Inter Miami says Lionel Messi has an overload associated with fatigue in left hamstring - Florida Sun-Sentinel
If Diego Luna is left off USMNT roster, the backlash won't just be about 1 player - KSL
Sounders' Cristian Roldan named to Team USA for World Cup - My Northwest
USMNT World Cup Roster: Reyna, Berhalter, Zendejas make the squad - San Diego Union-Tribune
Whitecaps: Is Sebastian Berhalter the best (non-Messi) player in MLS? - Vancouver Province
Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie headline U.S. squad for the 2026 World Cup - WCPO
FC Cincinnati's Miles Robinson named to 2026 United States World Cup roster - WLWT
VIDEO: The U.S. Squad for the @fifa World Cup! - YouTube
VIDEO: Matt Freese: Mementos & Motivation That DROVE ME to the World Cup - YouTube
VIDEO: MLS NEXT Cup: U16 Philadelphia Union vs FC Bay Area Surf: May 26, 2026 - YouTube
VIDEO: MLS NEXT Cup: U15 Cedar Stars Academy Bergen vs RSL Arizona: May 26, 2026 - YouTube
VIDEO: MLS NEXT Cup: U19 St. Louis CITY SC vs Austin FC: May 25, 2026 - YouTube

MLS NEXT Pro
PHOTOS: Carolina Core @ Chattanooga FC MLS - Chattanoogan
Arlington mayor promises new fan experience from AT&T Stadium improvements - NewsBreak - Arlington

National Women's Soccer League
Nigeria's Nicole Payne nets first pro goal in first start for NWSL's Orlando Pride - ESPN
NWSL Power Rankings: Utah Royals a surprise No. 1 after MD9 - ESPN
VIDEO: Smooth. Sharp. Untouchable. Barcenas Is DIFFERENT. - YouTube
VIDEO: Silky Touches. Smooth Moves. Angel City Got SKILL - YouTube
VIDEO: Clean. Strong. Perfect Tackle. - YouTube

Northern Super League
Calgary Wild FC struggles to start season, drops home match to Halifax - Calgary Sun

United Soccer League Championship
El Paso Locomotive seeks skid-snapping win in Prinx Tires Cup - El Paso Times
VIDEO: Week 11/12 Save of the Week Nominees: USL Championship - YouTube
VIDEO: Week 11/12 Player of the Week: Jürgen Locadia: USL Championship - YouTube
VIDEO: All Goals of Week 12: USL Championship - YouTube

United Soccer League One
VIDEO: Week 11/12 Save of the Week Nominees: USL League One - YouTube
VIDEO: Week 11/12 Player of the Week: Adam Aoumaich: USL League One - YouTube
VIDEO: All Goals of Week 12: USL League One - YouTube

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