Today's Alternative and Minor League Sports Headlines from OurSports Central
Headlines for August 26, 2021
Baseball
American AssociationRedHawks' pitchers pass baton six times in win over Gary - Fargo Forum
Dog dish: Chicago grabs early leads in both halves of doubleheader to sweep Lincoln - Lincoln Journal Star
Dog dish: Chicago rocks Lincoln starter Wereski in opener of doubleheader - Lincoln Journal Star
Sioux City Explorers win low-scoring affair with Houston Apollos - Sioux City Journal
Fish have wildcard hopes despite loss to Milkmen - Winnipeg Free Press
Atlantic LeagueAtlantic League: Power blows lead in loss to Southern Maryland - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Eighth inning dooms Rockers - High Point Enterpise
Carolina LeagueClemmons named General Manager of Down East Wood Ducks - Kinston Free Press
Hillcats leave chances on table in loss to Kannapolis - Lynchburg News & Advance
Eastern LeagueSteve Kwan, George Valera help Rubber Ducks top Patriots in 10 innings - Akron Beacon Journal
Akron RubberDucks fall to rehabbing Corey Kluber, Patriots - Akron Beacon Journal
Curve have no answer for Morris - Altoona Mirror
2022 schedule out for Curve - Altoona Mirror
Steve Kwan, George Valera help Rubber Ducks top Patriots in 10 innings - Canton Repository
Yard Goats release full schedule for 2022 - Hartford Courant
Richmond shuts out Altoona - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Sea Dogs rally but fall short against Reading - Portland Press Herald
Reading Fightin Phils to open 2022 season at home on April 9 - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Fightin Phils replay: Reading 9, Portland 7 - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Reading Fightin Phils to open 2022 season at home on April 9 - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Morris stellar in Squirrels' victory - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Frontier LeagueCrushers postponed, doubleheader set for Aug. 26 - Lorain Morning Journal
Tri-City turns lights out on Wild Things - Washington Observer-Reporter
International LeaguePhillies pitchers David Parkinson, Seranthony Dominguez struggle in IronPigs' latest loss to the RailRiders. - Allentown Morning Call
Kyle Muller, Sean Newcomb sharp in Gwinnett victory - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Bisons recap: Three first-inning HRs send Worcester to easy victory - Buffalo News
RAILRIDERS: Bats and bullpen carry RailRiders past Lehigh Valley - Citizens Voice
Nolan Jones homers as Columbus Clippers top Memphis Redbirds - Columbus Dispatch
Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay struggles in two-inning outing for Iowa - Des Moines Register
Stripers fight for 10-inning win in Nashville - Gwinnett Daily Post
Joe Ryan shines on the mound, but Saints lose 4-2 to Toledo - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Tides slide extends to five with Thursday afternoon loss to Jumbo Shrimp - Newport News Daily Press
10 home runs in 10 games: Norfolk Tides Rylan Bannon is on a remarkable power streak - Newport News Daily Press
Twins rotation unrecognizable from beginning of the season - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Syracuse Mets split doubleheader with Rochester - Syracuse Post Standard
Mud Hens rally, defeat St. Paul 4-2 - Toledo Blade
Norfolk Tides play the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp - Virginian Pilot
Offense cools off as Tides drop to 0-2 in homestand - Virginian Pilot
Big second inning lifts RailRiders past IronPigs, into sole possession of first place - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Worcester Red Sox, Yairo Munoz, Joey Meneses, Connor Wong, Jeter Downs, Kyle Hart - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Honeywell Jr. slings six strong innings, Bulls beat Knights 9-2 - WRAL
Durham Bulls honoring Hurricanes with Hockey Night at the DBAP - WRAL
Midwest LeagueSnappers split twinbill with CR - Beloit Daily News
Dragons top TinCaps in extra innings - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps winning streak ends in extra-inning defeat - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Win streak stopped at 4 - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps fall to Dayton, 4-3, winning streak ends - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Wednesday Gallery: TinCaps vs. Dayton - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Stone Earns First Win in 4-3 Burner - Midland Daily News
Key Bradley hits save Bandits in twinbill split - Quad City Times
Bradley rallies Bandits to split - Quad City Times
Photos: Quad Cities River Bandits host the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers - Quad City Times
MiLB South Bend Cubs beat Peoria Chiefs, 14-2 Wednesday - South Bend Tribune
Clippers slip past Redbird; Rubberducks rally late | Indians minors roundup - Willoughby News-Herald
Captains rallies fall short in loss to Loons - Willoughby News-Herald
PHOTOS: Captains vs. Loons, Aug. 25, 2021 - Willoughby News-Herald
Northwest LeagueAquaSox top Indians, regain sole possession of 1st place - Everett Herald
Diamond Beat: Hops rout Canadians - Portland Tribune
Spokane Indians downed by Everett 8-1, 10-game winning streak comes to an end - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Pacific Coast LeagueRound Rock Express: Six squad members called up by Texas Rangers - Austin American-Statesman
Upcoming promotional nights for Albuquerque Isotopes - KRQE
Reno Aces: Poor air quality cancels Aces' Thursday game at Greater Nevada Field - Reno Gazette-Journal
Reno Aces series preview: Aces back at Greater Nevada Field for 12 games - Reno Gazette-Journal
Pioneer LeagueBig innings propel Great Falls Voyagers past Billings Mustangs in Pioneer League baseball - Billings Gazette
GJ Rockies rally past Vibes - Grand Junction Sentinel
Chukars score early and often, defeat Boise 9-2 for consecutive victories - KIFI
Paddleheads beat up Raptors 16-6 to open homestand - Ogden Standard-Examiner
South Atlantic LeagueHot Rods' Edwards delivers walk-off blast in 10th - Bowling Green Daily News
Hot Rods 8, Braves 6 - Bowling Green Daily News
Carver shines in BG win - Bowling Green Daily News
Jacob deGrom plays catch after MRI results - New York Daily News
Renegades stifle Dash bats - Winston-Salem Journal
Southern LeagueThursday night's Lookouts-Smokies game canceled due to COVID-19 protocol - Chattanooga Times & Free Press
Lookouts Game Canceled Due To Covid-19 Testing and Contact Tracing - Chattanoogan
Lookouts Keep Winning With Victory Over Smokies - Chattanoogan
Texas LeagueAmarillo Sod Poodles drop series opener 10-3 to Frisco RoughRiders - Amarillo Globe-News
Travelers 4, Hooks 3 - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ROCKHOUNDS REPORT: Missions quiet Midland bats to even series - Midland Reporter Telegram
BASEBALL: Naturals slug way past Springfield - Springdale Morning News
Drillers update for Aug. 26 - Tulsa World
Basketball
Eastern Basketball Development League-
National Basketball League of CanadaNewfoundland Growlers have new lease deal to play out of Mile One - St. John's Telegram
Women's National Basketball AssociationBrittney Griner injured in Phoenix Mercury's road win over New York Liberty - Arizona Republic
Aces face Dream after clinching playoff berth - Gwinnett Daily Post
Aces continue road swing with trip to Atlanta - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Why isnt Sparks Nneka Ogwumike drawing more fouls? - Los Angeles Daily News
Sun continue to be defensive - New London Day
Crystal Robinson says toughness made early Liberty successful - New York Daily News
Liberty HC Walt Hopkins 'dumbfounded' by loss to Mercury - New York Daily News
Griner's dunk highlights Phoenix's win over Liberty - New York Newsday
Hot-shooting Phoenix Mercury overpower Liberty - New York Newsday
Jace Frederick: At 35, Lynx center Sylvia Fowles playing her way into WNBA MVP discussion - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Tina Charles to miss 3-5 games with injury - Washington Times
The WNBA players' union has a new strategy to get its players paid - Yahoo News
VIDEO: LOS ANGELES SPARKS vs. CONNECTICUT SUN: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS (August 26, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: DALLAS WINGS vs. WASHINGTON MYSTICS: Full Game Highlights (August 26, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: LAS VEGAS ACES vs. ATLANTA Dream: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS (August 26, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Elena Delle Donne Returns After 682 Days (August 26, 2021) - YouTube
Football
Canadian Football LeagueLinebacker Darnell Sankey stepping up for Stampeders - Calgary Sun
Number of Edmonton Elks' positive COVID-19 cases grows to 12 - Edmonton Journal
Evans will start at quarterback for Tiger-Cats in Montreal Friday - Hamilton Spectator
Former UCLA safety and coach Pickett makes mark on Alouettes' defence - Montreal Gazette
Vanstone: Bedard and Fajardo could be legends of the fall - Ottawa Citizen
PLAYERS NEED TO STEP UP: Ottawa Redblacks looking to get to 85 per cent vaccination threshold - Ottawa Citizen
Vanstone: Roughriders hung out to dry by provincial government - Regina Leader-Post
Tanner Barwell had a grand time at Mosaic Stadium - Regina Leader-Post
Remembering Ken Clark and the best of all Labour Day Classics - Regina Leader-Post
Health minister says its up to Riders to bring in vaccine passports - Regina Leader-Post
Rider Rumblings 86: Is it time for a vaccine pass? - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Number of Edmonton Elks' positive COVID-19 cases grows to 12 - Vancouver Province
Alouettes expect best version of Ticats - Winnipeg Free Press
Big Blue can't afford to repeat last week's poor performance when they face Stampeders - Winnipeg Free Press
Crapigna, O'Shea not concerned about kicking game - Winnipeg Free Press
Bombers lick their wounds after ugly first loss of the season - Winnipeg Sun
Indoor Football LeagueBucks head to Massachusetts looking to keep season alive - Bismarck Tribune
VIDEO: Spokane Shock at Frisco Fighters - YouTube
VIDEO: Bismarck Bucks at Mass Pirates - YouTube
VIDEO: Duke City Gladiators at Iowa Barnstormers - YouTube
VIDEO: Sioux Falls Storm at Arizona Rattlers - YouTube
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueDucharme strikes positive tone about retooled Canadiens, Drouin - Montreal Gazette
Abbotsford Canucks: No TV or radio deal to air games ... yet - Vancouver Province
B.C. Lions Rhymes reasons hell get receivers rhythm with new team - Vancouver Province
ECHLK's retain coaches: Boudreau, Legault back to defend Cup - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Thunder sign defenseman Mazza - Glens Falls Post-Star
Gladiators agree to terms with forward Tommy Besinger - Gwinnett Daily Post
Nailers kick off 30th season in Wheeling celebration - Martins Ferry Times Leader
Newfoundland Growlers have new lease deal to play out of Mile One - St. John's Telegram
Walleye sign former Fort Wayne forward Brett McKenzie - Toledo Blade
Nailers Reveal 30th Season Logo & Alternate Jersey - WTRF
North American Hockey LeagueVIDEO: Maine Nordiques 2021-22 Season Preview - YouTube
Ontario Hockey LeagueOtters' top pick hopes to follow path of Native American hockey players - Erie Times-News
Ontario Hockey League keeps draft lottery (sort of) heading into 2021-22 - London Free Press
Jr. Sens coach Martin Dagenais lands job as assistant coach with 67's - Ottawa Citizen
Full vaccination required to attend Peterborough Petes exhibition games - Peterborough Examiner
Premier Hockey FederationHockey community rallies around former Beauts player Jordan Ott in bout with breast cancer - Buffalo News
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey LeagueCape Breton Eagles cut eight players from training camp Thursday - Cape Breton Post
Rmi Delafontaine shines in Cape Breton Eagles preseason win over Mooseheads in Glace Bay - Cape Breton Post
Mooseheads head coach assesses latest player auditions - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Mooseheads head coach assesses latest player auditions - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Jr. Sens coach Martin Dagenais lands job as assistant coach with 67's - Ottawa Citizen
SPHLQuad City Storm to hold free agent camp, with a training camp spot guaranteed - Quad City Times
United States Hockey LeagueStorm gives Miller second chance after bullying incidents - Grand Island Independent
Leading off: Black Hawks coach Matt Smaby rounds out coaching staff - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Western Hockey LeagueBlazers, sporting organizations sound off about latest Interior-specific sports restrictions - CFJC
WHL commissioner Robison talks Interior Health restrictions, game-play reversal, spectator capacity - Kamloops This Week
Kamloops sports organizations react to Interior Health Authority regulations - Kamloops This Week
Young prospect returns to Okanagan for upcoming Kelowna Rockets season - Kelowna Capital News
Rockets, Silvertips swap Kelowna forwards - Kelowna Daily Courier
T-Birds goaltender to participate in Kraken training camp - Kent Reporter
Prince George Cougars support B.C. Vaccine Card - Prince George Citizen
Junior hockey teams around the region navigate vaccine mandates, international travel - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Lacrosse
National Lacrosse LeagueFans express relief, some anger with Calgary Flames mandatory vaccine policy - Calgary Sun
NLL Draft 2021: Stamper's Top 50 Prospects - 1 - 10 - Inside Lacrosse
VIDEO: 2021 #NLLDraft Preview: Team Needs - YouTube
Premier Lacrosse LeagueThe Reset: How the Waterdogs Turned Around Their 2021 Season En Route to Top Seed - Inside Lacrosse
Other
Major League RugbyVIDEO: MLR Kickoff Podcast: Eric Naposki & Gerald Lowe - YouTube
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueHFX Wanderers turn the tables, score late to force draw with York United - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Hes 20, brand-new to Forge FC, and scores his first two professional goals - Hamilton Spectator
HFX Wanderers, York United play to 1-1 draw - Toronto Globe and Mail
Canadian Championship pits Whitecaps against Pacific FC in inaugural B.C. derby - Victoria Times Colonist
Major League SoccerUnited's Hernndez, Martnez called up to Venezuela Nat... - Access North Georgia
Atlanta United injury report: Santiago Sosa out vs. Nashville - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
2 Atlanta United players called up by U.S. for World Cup qualifiers - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Uniteds Martinez, Hernandez called up by Venezuela - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Christian Fuchs thriving in Charlotte ahead of MLS season - Charlotte Observer
Preview, prediction for FC Cincy-Columbus Crew 'Hell is Real' rivalry match - Cincinnati Enquirer
Columbus Crew: Kevin Molino done for 2021 season with torn ACL - Columbus Dispatch
FC Cincinnati could show Columbus Crew that Hell is Real - Columbus Dispatch
Columbus Crew fans spend weeks on tifo banners at Lower.com Field - Columbus Dispatch
History of the Columbus Crew vs. Cincinnati soccer rivalry - Columbus Dispatch
FC Dallas striker Ricardo Pepi earns USMNT call up for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Dallas Morning News
How Ricardo Pepi went from FC Dallas teenage sensation to MLS All-Star - Dallas Morning News
Brookwood grad Walker Zimmerman called up for USMNT World Cup qualifying - Gwinnett Daily Post
How Sporting KCs Daniel Salloi fared in MLS All-Star game - Kansas City Star
RSL's Kreilach converts, MLS All-Stars edge Liga MX on penalty kicks - KSL
US mens soccer roster set for World Cup qualifying - Los Angeles Daily News
Sounders Cristian and Alex Roldan return to SoCal for MLS All-Star Game - Los Angeles Daily News
MLS edges Liga MX on penalty kicks in MLS All-Star Game - Los Angeles Daily News
U.S. calls up 26 players for CONCACAF World Cup qualifying - Los Angeles Times
Preview: Inter Miami eager to keep run alive vs. Orlando - Miami Herald
Minnesota United's Ethan Finlay on team's luck and evolving identity - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Thoughts on Sano, Cousins smiles, a visit from Ethan Finlay of the Loons - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Minnesota United's Reynoso injured, will miss MLS All-Star Game - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Romell Quioto back at practice as CF Montral prepares for TFC - Montreal Gazette
Walker Zimmerman is on the U.S. roster for 2022 World Cup Qualifying - Nashville Tennessean
Takeaways from Walker Zimmerman's performance at MLS All-Star Game - Nashville Tennessean
Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman plays in the MLS All-Star game - Nashville Tennessean
20 Americans in line for World Cup qualifying debuts - New York Newsday
MLS All Stars vs. Liga MX All Stars FREE LIVE STREAM (8/21/21): Watch MLS All-Star game online, en vivo | Time, TV, channel - Newark Star-Ledger
Orlando City host Inter Miami for next chapter of instate rivalry - Orlando Sentinel
Orlando City begins to return stars from injury at critical crux of season - Orlando Sentinel
Loons pursuit of striker help starts with MLS veteran Fanendo Adi - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Q&A: Loons Wil Trapp on leadership, singing, Greek roots, faith and fatherhood - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Davies, David, Hutchinson back in the fold for key World Cup qualifiers - Toronto Star
Whitecaps: Battle of B.C. looms as Vancouver faces Pacific FC test - Vancouver Province
Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna headline USMNT World Cup qualifying roster - Washington Post
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: MLS All-Stars vs. Liga MX All-Stars: August 25, 2021 - YouTube
National Women's Soccer LeagueChicago Red Stars searching for local TV deal in 2022 - Chicago Tribune
Kansas City NWSL beats Louisville 2-1 in womens soccer - Kansas City Star
Thorns dominance continues in win over Gotham as USWNT and Canada Olympians make NWSL return - Portland Oregonian
Portland Thorns vs Gotham FC free live stream, score updates, odds, time, TV channel, how to watch NWSL online (8/25/21) - Portland Oregonian
Wednesday, Aug. 25: Thorns 2, Gotham FC 1 - Portland Tribune
Slideshow: Thorns beat Gotham FC - Portland Tribune
Courage's Mewis out 6-8 weeks after arthroscopic knee surgery - WRAL
VIDEO: Portland Thorns FC vs. NJNY Gotham FC: August 25, 2021 - YouTube
United Soccer League ChampionshipRising FC falls on the road to Oakland Roots; unbeaten streak ends at 10 games - Arizona Republic
Christian Fuchs thriving in Charlotte ahead of MLS season - Charlotte Observer
Watch now: Marlon's late flurry lifts FC Tulsa past Memphis - Tulsa World
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #OAKvPHX: 08-25-2021 - YouTube
United Soccer League OneHow Ricardo Pepi went from FC Dallas teenage sensation to MLS All-Star - Dallas Morning News
Long-range goal by North Carolina FC ends Forward Madison FC's unbeaten streak at 6 - Wisconsin State Journal
VIDEO: USL League One Goal of the Week Winner Presented by Select: Week 20 - YouTube
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