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Headlines for June 26, 2024



Baseball

American Association
Cleburne's, RedHawks' pitching staffs roughed up in Railroaders' win - Fargo Forum
After seven scoreless frames Birds take down Lincoln - KELO
Gary SouthShore RailCats box score from Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - Times of Northwest Indiana
Dogs come back to down Winnipeg Goldeyes - Winnipeg Sun

Appalachian League
APPY LEAGUE: Greeneville-based State Liners hurl first shutout of season in topping Tri-State - Bristol Herald Courier
Flyboys Top Axmen Via Tiebreaker - Greeneville Sun
Kerce, Lemon add big hits to lead Doughboys over Pulaski - Johnson City Press
Flyboys win series opener at Axmen - Kingsport Times-News

Atlantic League
Area roundup: Legends' early outburst tops Cancel-less Dirty Birds - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Dunstons multi-homer game sparks Lancaster to Atlantic League baseball win - Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
Dunstons multi-homer game sparks Lancaster to 13-4 Atlantic League baseball win - Lancaster Intelligencer Journal

Eastern League
Curve lose at home to start second half - Altoona Mirror
SportsNet Pittsburgh will show select Curve games - Altoona Mirror
Bowen's 3 hits not enough for Curve in loss to RubberDucks - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Celebrate Independence Day with the RubberDucks - NewsBreak - Akron
SeaWolves turned Pinatas fall 6-4 in 10 innings to open second half against Harrisburg - NewsBreak - Erie
Playoff-bound SeaWolves return home to start second half - NewsBreak - Erie

Florida State League
Mussels drop series opener to Tarpons, 15-4 - Cape Coral Breeze

Frontier League
Schaumburg Boomers hold off Florence to win on the road - Chicago Daily Herald
Eisenbarger fans 11, but Crushers fall to Windy City, 7-3 - Lorain Morning Journal
Crushers outslug Thunderbolts, 11-6 - Lorain Morning Journal
Brewers acquire former ValleyCat left-hander Dallas Keuchel from Mariners for cash - Troy Record
Otters v. Slammers series opener postponed due to weather - WEHT

International League
Braves A.J. Minter pitches an inning in rehab outing in Gwinnett - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tests on Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia come back clean - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Braves to bring up Bryce Elder to start in Wednesdays doubleheader after postponement - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Iowa Cubs pitcher Ethan Roberts is thriving in his return from Tommy John surgery - KCCI
Sounds Shut Out by Jacksonville in Series Opener - Maury County Source
Twins top pitching prospect David Festa to make MLB debut Thursday - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Prospect Coby Mayo rejoins the Norfolk Tides and picks up where he left off - Newport News Daily Press
Jackson Holliday returns from injury and big crowd shows up for cheap eats but Norfolk Tides fall in series opener - Newport News Daily Press
Photos: Tides fall to Charlotte Knights on Turn Back the Clock Night - Newport News Daily Press
Iowa Cubs to celebrate Deaf Culture Night at Principal Park - NewsBreak - Des Moines
Baseball camp helps Iowas deaf, hard of hearing kids play Americas favorite pastime - NewsBreak - Des Moines
Iowa Cubs to celebrate Deaf culture at Thursdays game: We can play, we can cheer, we can boo - NewsBreak - Des Moines
Red Wings close first half winners - Pickin' Splinters - NewsBreak - Rochester
Mets Daily Prospect Report, 6/24/24: Acuna on the rise - NewsBreak - Rochester
Woosox Get Buzzed By Clippers And Lose 9-7 - NewsBreak - Worcester
Dalbec Clobbers Two Homers in WooSox 6-5 Win - NewsBreak - Worcester
WooSox Rewind: Worcester finished first half 35-40 210Sports - NewsBreak - Worcester
Omaha Storm Chasers snap four-game losing streak with win over Columbus - Omaha World-Herald
RailRiders fall to Worcester in second-half opener - Scranton Times-Tribune
Bobby Dalbecs multi-blasts help WooSox fend off Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (video) - Springfield Republican
Saints win against Iowa Cubs in first game of season's second half - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Baty homers twice as Syracuse Mets beat Buffalo, 7-4 - Syracuse Post Standard
Syracuse Mets smacks five homers in series-opening, 10-2 win over Buffalo - Syracuse Post Standard
Mud Hens starting pitcher Brant Hurter optimistic after rare relief outing - Toledo Blade
Game recap: Torkelson hits grand slam, homers twice as Mud Hens rout Louisville 14-4 - Toledo Blade
Knights officially sold to new owner - WCNC
Wednesdays SWB RailRiders game postponed due to inclement weather - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Late homer not enough as RailRiders fall short vs. Worcester - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader

Major League Baseball Draft League
Local Roundup: Seven-run inning propels Keys to win - Frederick News-Post
Hard-nosed Thunder shortstop Colton Becker using strong MLB Draft League season to up stock - Trentonian
Scrappers Donahue is a baseball lifer - Warren Tribune-Chronicle

Midwest League
Beloit Sky Carp hike winning streak up to nine straight games with 7-2 win over Cedar Rapids - Beloit Daily News
Ah, to be a Sky Carp during a tornado warning after a bus ride to Cedar Rapids - Cedar Rapids Gazette
Meet the Kernels Mr. Shucks - Cedar Rapids Gazette
Dragons crack three HRs in win over Fort Wayne - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps rained out; doubleheader set for Thursday - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Pregame: TinCaps (30-40, 2-2 second half) vs. Dayton Dragons (35-35, 1-3) - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Pinales struggles, TinCaps' rally falls short against Dayton: The Big Picture - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps drop series-opener to Dayton - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps drop series-opener to Dayton - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Tuesday Gallery: TinCaps fall to Dayton Dragons in series opener at Parkview Field - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Pregame: TinCaps (30-39, 2-1 second half) vs. Dayton Dragons (34-35, 0-3) - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers become the Udder Tuggers this week - NewsBreak - Appleton
Rattlers doubled up by South Bend - NewsBreak - Appleton
Peoria Chiefs Notebook 2024 Week 12 - NewsBreak - Peoria
Bandits fall in rain-shortened game - Quad City Times
Captains sail past Loons, 4-2, in matinee - Willoughby News-Herald
Captains record 8-3 win over Loons - Willoughby News-Herald
Whitecaps vs. Lugnuts, June 25, 2024 - WOOD

Northwest League
Top Mariner prospects Montes, Arroyo promoted to Everett - Everett Herald
Spokane Indians lose 14-7 slugfest in Everett; LHP Sean Sullivan sent to complex league - Spokane Spokesman-Review

Northwoods League
Larks score five in the seventh, beat MoonDogs - Bismarck Tribune
St. Cloud outlasts Big Sticks in 10-7 thriller - Dickinson Press
Huskies lose two one-run games to La Crosse - Duluth News-Tribune
Sports briefs for Wednesday, June 26 - Kokomo Tribune
Hot Tots drop second game to Honkers - Minot Daily News
Hot Tots working for a good cause - Minot Daily News
Huskies fall to Loggers in offensive battle during Tuesdays series opener - Northern News Now
Honkers' two-game winning streak comes to an end with loss in Waterloo - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Big blasts bury Border Cats in Eau Claire - Thunder Bay News Watch
Northwoods League: Stingers right-hander stymies Hot Tots, 4-1 - West Central Tribune

Pacific Coast League
Local sluggers get a shot at Albuquerque's Home Run Derby X. Here's how to try out. - Albuquerque Journal
Photos: Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Salt Lake Bees - Albuquerque Journal
Worst to first: Isotopes open second half with optimism and a win - Albuquerque Journal
Home Run Derby X will give locals a chance to compete with MLB Legends - KRQE

Pecos League
Invaders lose 5 straight games on the road - Roswell Daily Record

Pioneer League
How are the Jackalopes looking 30 games in? - Grand Junction Sentinel
PaddleHeads win series opener over Glacier Range Riders - Missoulian
Photos: Missoula PaddleHeads host Glacier Range Riders - Missoulian
Walks help Boise break open pitchers duel in 9th to defeat Ogden Raptors - Ogden Standard-Examiner

South Atlantic League
Hot Rods fall 1-0 despite solid start from Garcia - Bowling Green Daily News
Tourists 1, Hot Rods 0 - Bowling Green Daily News

Southern League
Lookouts Lose 17-4 to Trash Pandas - Chattanoogan
Biscuits win on final day, clinch first-half division title for just the third time - NewsBreak
Rickwood Field reminds us how far baseball and city of Birmingham have come - NewsBreak - Birmingham
Trash Pandas explode for 17 runs in win over Lookouts - NewsBreak - Huntsville
Rocket City explodes for 17 runs in second half opener - NewsBreak - Huntsville
Wahoos Rally Falls Short In 5-4 Loss To Shuckers - NewsBreak - Pensacola

Texas League
Tulsa Drillers Reveal Tess Maune Bobblehead For Tulsa Noodlers Games This Summer - News on 6
Missions dominate series opener against RockHounds - NewsBreak - San Antonio
Tresh powers Naturals past Wind Surge - Northwest Arkansas Times
Drillers prospect Diego Cartaya moves up to OKC - Tulsa World

Basketball

Canadian Elite Basketball League
Lindsey fills crucial import spot after league MVP cut loose - Winnipeg Free Press

NBA G League
Rip City Remix to host first birthday party alongside the Portland Trail Blazers Draft Party - KPTV
Kevin Young brings home another former G League head coach with latest hire - KSL
VIDEO: The Moments Matas Buzelis Became a Chicago Bull #Shorts - YouTube
VIDEO: Matas Buzelis Selected No. 11 Overall by Chicago Bulls - YouTube
VIDEO: Matas Buzelis, Ron Holland Embrace After Pistons Draft Holland #NBADraft #Shorts - YouTube
VIDEO: Ron Holland Takes the #NBADraft Stage in Phantom Cam #Shorts - YouTube
VIDEO: Matas Buzelis, Family Get Emotional After He Is Drafted by Hometown Bulls #Shorts - YouTube
VIDEO: Ron Holland Selected No. 5 Overall by Detroit Pistons - YouTube
VIDEO: Ron Holland Signs Autographs for Young Fans at #NBADraft #Shorts - YouTube
VIDEO: Matas Buzelis Soaks in the Moment Before 2024 NBA Draft! - YouTube
VIDEO: From Fall Invitational to NBA Draft, Ron Holland & Alex Sarr Rate Their Fits #Shorts - YouTube
VIDEO: Matas Buzelis Gets Ready for #NBADraft #Shorts - YouTube
VIDEO: Ron Holland Explains His #NBADraft Fit #Shorts - YouTube
VIDEO: Ron Holland Is Excited to Test Himself against Tatum & Brown #Shorts - YouTube
VIDEO: Strike a Pose! Matas & Ron Take on Draft Photo Set #Shorts - YouTube
VIDEO: Matas Buzelis Rates Past Ignite Draft Fits - YouTube
VIDEO: Matas Can't Help But Crack a Smile Ahead of #NBADraft #Shorts - YouTube
VIDEO: Ron Holland Wants to Dunk on Ignite Teammate Matas Buzelis #Shorts - YouTube
VIDEO: Matas Buzelis Tries NY Pizza Ahead of NBA Draft #Shorts - YouTube

Women's National Basketball Association
Dream leaning on veteran Tina Charles to help fill scor... - Access North Georgia
Dallas wants to be a sports city. Economists caution using public funds to get there - Dallas Morning News
Former UConn women's great Tina Charles carrying a Dream load; Napheesa Collier earns Cup MVP - Hartford Courant
Aces Wilson addresses lame critics of new Nike logo - Las Vegas Review-Journal
I love Aja: Rookies Reese, Carter sing praises of Aces star - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Napheesa Collier, Lynx defeat Liberty in Commissioner's Cup title game - New York Daily News
Why Liberty center has been out for weeks with a day-to-day injury - New York Post
Lynx beat New York to win their first WNBA Commissioner's Cup - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Dream leaning on veteran Tina Charles to help fill scoring void left by Rhyne Howard's injury - Toronto Star
Storm celebrate their 25th anniversary by knocking off Sun - Wenatchee World
New JW Marriott sign to feature Caitlin Clark - WTHR
Washington puts home win streak on the line against Connecticut - WTOP

Football

Arena Football One
Arena Football League changing postseason plans ahead of regular season's final week - Albany Times Union

Canadian Football League
Edmonton Elks QB Bethel-Thompson named in CFL honour roll - Edmonton Journal
Titus Wall looks poised to add extra layer to Alouettes' stout defence - Montreal Gazette
Roughriders Mailbag: Harris injury update? Is this team for real? - Regina Leader-Post
Rider Rumblings 138: Are the Roughriders for real at 3-0? - Regina Leader-Post
Bethel-Thompson, Beverette, Argos offensive line named in CFL honour roll - Toronto Globe and Mail
Argos to host Alouettes in battle of unbeaten East Division rivals - Toronto Star
Bombers sack attack falling short this season - Winnipeg Free Press
Demski gets his shot as top offensive target - Winnipeg Free Press
Bombers coordinator Buck Pierce's toy missing a few buttons - Winnipeg Sun
Bombers practice, June 25, 2024 - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: Top 10 Plays by a Canadian So Far: CFL - YouTube

Indoor Football League
Arizona Rattlers VS Duke City Gladiators - NewsBreak - Phoenix
Northern Arizona Wranglers Set Franchise Record with 74-Point Victory Over San Antonio Gunslingers - NewsBreak - San Antonio
VIDEO: Inside the IFL Week 16 - YouTube

Hockey

American Hockey League
Hershey Bears 2024 Calder Cup Championship bobblehead revealed - ABC 27
Auburn native named assistant coach for Syracuse Crunch - Auburn Citizen
Want a winger? 10 Calgary Flames targets for 2024 NHL Draft - Calgary Sun
Hunter Shepard's sharp focus in goal guides Hershey Bears to back-to-back Calder Cup titles - Carlisle Sentinel
Hershey Bears to host Calder Cup celebration at Giant Center tonight: What to know if youre going - Harrisburg Patriot-News
Avalanche re-signs forward Casey Mittelstadt to three-year contract - Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald
Utica Comets re-sign center Filip Engaras for 2024-25 season - Rome Sentinel
CNY native returns to hockey roots with spot behind Syracuse Crunch bench - Syracuse Post Standard
Leafs goaltending prospect Artur Akhtyamov bound for Toronto - Toronto Sun
Feverish days ahead for Winnipeg Jets - Winnipeg Sun

ECHL
Ganske, Ha return to Komet blue line; re-sign Andres, add rookie Hernandez - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
ECHL's Adirondack Thunder announce season-ending roster - Glens Falls Post-Star

Federal Prospects Hockey League
Andrew Niec has helped Florida Panthers as a scout - Winston-Salem Journal

Ontario Hockey League
Battaglia, Frasca, McNamara among Frontenacs who could get NHL call - Kingston Whig Standard
Attack hire former OHLer to assistant coaching role - Owen Sound Sun Times
14th round pick 'can't wait to get started' with Greyhounds - Soo Today
Wolves Walton staying busy ahead of NHL draft - Sudbury Star

Professional Women's Hockey League
Fans of womens sports want to represent their teams but dont have enough merch to buy - Boston Globe
Natalie Darwitz, Krissy Wendell-Pohl named to Hockey Hall of Fame - Minneapolis Star Tribune

SPHL
Procopio brothers sign with Huntsville Havoc for 2024-25 season - WHNT

Western Hockey League
Want a winger? 10 potential targets for Flames at 2024 NHL Draft - Calgary Sun
Kent-based Thunderbirds release WHL regular season schedule - Kent Reporter
Raiders announce 2024-25 WHL Schedule - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Western Hockey League releases schedule for 2024-25 season - Prince George Citizen
Red Deer Rebels release 2024-25 regular season schedule - Red Deer Advocate
2024-25 WHL schedule: Blades open up against Swift Current Broncos - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Whirlwind week for NHL Daft prospect Berkly Catton - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Broncos deal prospect for picks - Southwest Booster
Broncos open regular season on Sep 20, return to East Division - Swift Current Online
Victoria Royals unveil full WHL schedule - Victoria Times Colonist
Wenatchee Wild release preseason, regular season schedules for 2024-25 campaign - Wenatchee World

Lacrosse

Premier Lacrosse League
Outlaws' Logan Wisnauskas placed on physically unable to perform list - NewsBreak - Denver
VIDEO: JACK HANNAH IS BACK #pll #lacrosse #return #hesback #lax - YouTube
VIDEO: Pro Lacrosse Rookies React to Seeing Their Jersey for the First Time - YouTube
VIDEO: How Do You Stop That?! #pll #lacrosse #goalie #lax #unreal - YouTube
VIDEO: Watch the Footwork #pll #lacrosse #headtracking #lax #footwork - YouTube

Other

Major League Rugby
SaberCats to host Fan Appreciation Night during regular season finale - NewsBreak - Houston
Houston SaberCats players invite you to Fan Appreciation Night - NewsBreak - Houston

Northwoods League Softball
Historic first home game for Honeybees ends in loss - Minot Daily News

Pro Volleyball Federation
Omaha Supernovas' Bethania de la Cruz to compete for Dominican Republic in NORCECA tournament - Omaha World-Herald

Soccer

Gainbridge Super League
Spokane Zephyr name Jo Johnson as head coach - KXLY
DC Power FCs co-owner explains new rebrand, building roster before inaugural season - WTOP

Major League Soccer
Atlanta Uniteds Homegrown signees excited for rare chance to see U.S. men play - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sporting KC, technical director Brian Bliss 'mutually' part ways - Independence Examiner
Timbers and Thorns host 'Green is Gold' charity match - KGW
Summer soccer mailbag: Stadium updates, roster-building strategy for RSL, Royals - KSL
The Sports Report: Shohei Ohtani slugs Dodgers to victory - Los Angeles Times
Minnesota United says goodbye to Kervin Arriaga and Victor Eriksson - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Multibillion-dollar corporation to receive $750K taxpayer handout to bring European soccer powers to Red Bull Arena - Newark Star-Ledger
Soccer Made in Portland podcast: Timbers in a groove, Thorns get lost in the Current - Portland Oregonian
Portland Timbers, Thorns Green is Gold charity match kicks off Wednesday night - Portland Oregonian
Wentzel, Reid start on St. Louis City SC back line - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
'Back where we belong': Former FC Cincy star Ledesma returns to the Queen City - WCPO
Sounders rally for wild 3-2 victory over FC Dallas to open homestand - Wenatchee World
VIDEO: What a Save!: Hugo Lloris DOUBLE SAVE - YouTube
VIDEO: Calvin Harris DOUBLE HEADER GOAL vs. Montréal - YouTube
VIDEO: Gabriel Pec GAME-WINNING GOAL vs. Real Salt Lake - YouTube
VIDEO: Is a Supporters' Shield in the Cards for LAFC? Taylor Twellman Thinks So - YouTube
VIDEO: What a Save!: Huge Lloris DOUBLE SAVE - YouTube

MLS NEXT Pro
Summer soccer mailbag: Stadium updates, roster-building strategy for RSL, Royals - KSL
Wentzel, Reid start on St. Louis City SC back line - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

National Women's Soccer League
Olympics: 2 Chicago Red Stars named to US women's soccer team - Chicago Tribune
1-on-1 with Spirit head coach Jonatan Girldez - DC News Now
USWNT roster for Paris Olympic Games: Why is Alex Morgan not playing in the Olympics? San Diego Wave FC news - FOX 5
2 Portland Thorns players headed to Paris Olympics - KGW
Timbers and Thorns host 'Green is Gold' charity match - KGW
2 Portland Thorns players named to US Womens National Team Olympic roster - KPTV
Summer soccer mailbag: Stadium updates, roster-building strategy for RSL, Royals - KSL
Alex Morgan left off USWNT's Olympic roster, likely ending international run - Los Angeles Times
LI's Crystal Dunn makes USWNTOlympic roster for third time - New York Newsday
LI's Crystal Dunn in, Alex Morgan out as USWNT reveals Olympic roster - New York Newsday
Kansas City Current vs. Houston Dash: NWSL TV channel, live stream, lineups, preview - NewsBreak - Houston
Fill the Fam: Racing Louisville FC pushing to set new attendance record against Bay FC - NewsBreak - Louisville
Soccer Made in Portland podcast: Timbers in a groove, Thorns get lost in the Current - Portland Oregonian
Portland Timbers, Thorns Green is Gold charity match kicks off Wednesday night - Portland Oregonian
Portland Thorns Sophia Smith, Sam Coffey named to the U.S. Womens National Team roster for 2024 Olympics - Portland Oregonian
Reign's winless streak hits seven games after draw with Louisville - Wenatchee World

United Soccer League Championship
United academy sends five to college soccer ranks - Albuquerque Journal
Riding High After Win, Legion FC Shifts Focus to Detroit City FC - NewsBreak - Birmingham
Three Legion FC Players Capture Team of the Week Honors for Week 16 - NewsBreak - Birmingham
Heliport site for proposed Indy MLS stadium clears key vote, sinking Eleven Park plans - NewsBreak - Indianapolis
VIDEO: 6.26.2024: Rhode Island FC vs. El Paso Locomotive FC - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: 6.26.2024: Detroit City FC vs. Birmingham Legion FC - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: All Goals from Rhode Island FC vs. El Paso Locomotive FC in the 1st Half - YouTube
VIDEO: Morten Karlsen Explains Why He Stepped Away from Orange County SC: USL All Access - YouTube

United Soccer League One
WATE to air One Knoxville SC game on June 29 - WATE
VIDEO: Lexington SC vs Union Omaha: July 6, 2024 - YouTube

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