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Headlines for September 26, 2021



Baseball

Atlantic League
Power extends division lead with 10-inning win at High Point - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Rockers fall in 10 - High Point Enterpise

Carolina League
RiverDogs pushed to Game 5 in Low-A East but boosted by Rays success - Charleston Post and Courier

Frontier League
Scahumburg pushes Wild Things to Game 5 - Washington Observer-Reporter

International League
Heading into home finale, Bisons already hoping for normalcy in 2022 - Buffalo News
Sears' fastball, RailRiders' speed help split DH - Citizens Voice
Columbus Clippers: Nashville wins fourth straight - Columbus Dispatch
Stripers swept by Bulls as comeback comes up short - Gwinnett Daily Post
Stripers give up late lead, lose to Durham in extra innings - Gwinnett Daily Post
Tides lose in ninth on Charlottes sacrifice fly - in foul territory - Newport News Daily Press
Angelo Castellano hits grand slam as Omaha Storm Chasers roll to win over Indianapolis - Omaha World-Herald
Syracuse beats Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 5-1 - Syracuse Post Standard
Syracuse Mets split doubleheader with RailRiders; Noah Syndergaard pitches scoreless inning - Syracuse Post Standard
Torkelson powers Mud Hens past Louisville, 9-4 - Toledo Blade
Late homer helps Louisville Bats top Mud Hens - Toledo Blade
Tides lose in ninth on Charlottes sacrifice fly - in foul territory - Virginian Pilot
Rutland Matt Caitlin Lavoie Worcester Red Sox season ticket attend every home game at Polar Park WooSox - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Bulls walk off with 3-2 extra-inning win over Gwinnett - WRAL

Midwest League
Logan Porters walk-off homer in bottom of 9th gives Quad Cities 2-1 win over C.R. Kernels in Game 4 - Cedar Rapids Gazette
Logan Porters walk-off homer in bottom of 9th gives Quad Cities 2-1 win over C.R. Kernels in Game 4 - Cedar Rapids Gazette
Bandits win on walk-off blast by Porter - Quad City Times

Pacific Coast League
Aviators top 10: Fans vote Carlos Perez for Mayors Trophy - Las Vegas Review-Journal

Texas League
Naturals maintain chemistry despite roster shuffle to claim league title - Northwest Arkansas Times
Barry Lewis: `Most rewarding' season for Drillers manager Scott Hennessey despite missing playoffs - Tulsa World

Basketball

Women's National Basketball Association
Taurasi questionable, Stewart out for Mercury vs. Storm elimination game - Arizona Republic
Connecticut Sun become first team to have four players selected to WNBA All-Defensive Teams - Hartford Courant
Sparks Brittney Sykes named to WNBAs All-Defensive First Team - Los Angeles Daily News
Sparks guard Brittney Sykes named WNBA first-team all-defense - Los Angeles Times
Lynx center Sylvia Fowles named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year - Minneapolis Star Tribune
After early season woes, Lynx believe they're prepared for playoff run - Minneapolis Star Tribune
VIDEO: CHICAGO SKY vs. MINNESOTA LYNX: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: September 26, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Courtney Vandersloot & Kahleah Copper Fill It up in Sky's Playoff-Advancing Win (September 26, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Brittney Griner Dominates to Lead Mercury to Semifinals (September 26, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird Embrace After Thrilling Game - YouTube
VIDEO: PHOENIX MERCURY vs. SEATTLE STORM: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: September 26, 2021 - YouTube

Football

Canadian Football League
Which Redblacks quarterback will the Edmonton Elks face in Ottawa? - Edmonton Journal
Elks quarterback Trevor Harris back practising off of neck injury - Edmonton Journal
NO DUCK CALLS: Redblacks may start rookie QB Tuesday, but not Hodges - Ottawa Citizen
Saskatchewan Roughriders' patience with Ricardo Louis pays off - Regina Leader-Post

Hockey

American Hockey League
PHOTOS: Vancouver Canucks hold final day of training camp in Abbotsford - Abbotsford News
Roadrunners dont plan to match Coyotes rebrand, but Kachina jerseys will still play a role in Tucson - Arizona Daily Star
Golden Knights top prospect healthy, ready to push for roster spot - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Jonathan Dahlen starts San Jose Sharks camp with Logan Couture - San Jose Mercury News
The time is now for Comrie - Winnipeg Free Press
Jets' Comrie has support of teammates, hockey ops brass for backup role - Winnipeg Sun

North American Hockey League
Anchorage junior hockey team survives penalty-filled 3rd period to beat Minnesota 4-3 - Anchorage Daily News
Bruins settle for a split with Minot - Austin Daily Herald
Corpus Christi IceRays sweep Brahmas on first home weekend - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Ice Dogs' comeback comes up short against Janesville - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Generals hand Tomahawks second straight loss - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Brown Bears drop 2 in Minnesota - Kenai Peninsula Clarion
Gus Holt, Maine Nordiques stonewall Maryland Black Bears - Lewiston Sun-Journal
Junior hockey: Wilderness break out in third period to sweep weekend - Pine Journal

Ontario Hockey League
Grimes with the big night as Storm downs Niagara in pre-season play - Guelph Today
Minor hockey linemates have strong chemistry playing together in OHL - Niagara Falls Review
Peterborough Petes outscored by Kingston in pre-season road play - Peterborough Examiner
Greyhounds start strong, struggle to finish against Wolves - Soo Today
Minor hockey linemates have strong chemistry playing together in OHL - St. Catherine's Standard
Parsons perfect in Rangers win over Steelheads - Waterloo Record

United States Hockey League
Fargo Force loses in shootout to Chicago Steel in opener - Fargo Forum
Storm goes to 2-0 with second OT victory - Kearney Daily Hub
Team USA defeats Sioux City Musketeers in season opener - Sioux City Journal

Western Hockey League
VIDEO: Payton Mount leads Giants to 3-1 victory over Prince George - Abbotsford News
Raiders wrap up pre-season slate - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Red Deer Rebels beat Hurricanes in final preseason game - Red Deer Advocate
Gallant Warrior leads Moose Jaw to victory over Regina Pats - Regina Leader-Post
Chadwick shuts the door: Blades sweep P.A. Raiders to close out pre-season schedule - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Broncos blowout Tigers in preseason finale - Southwest Booster
Return of the 'glory days?' Kraken game in Spokane sparks hope that NHL expansion club might inspire a new generation of local hockey fans - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Broncos Runover Tigers Capping Preseason Play - Swift Current Online
Victoria Royals cap preseason with loss to Cougars - Victoria Times Colonist
Ice end pre-season on winning note with win over Wheaties - Winnipeg Free Press

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Atletico Ottawa gets boost from Beckie's return in toppling Cavalry FC - Calgary Sun
Exhausted Wanderers escape with 1-0 victory over FC Edmonton - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Morelli scores to lift Halifax Wanderers to 1-0 victory over FC Edmonton in CPL play - Halifax Star
Ottawa gets boost from Beckie's return in toppling Cavalry - Ottawa Sun
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: York United FC vs. Valour FC (September 26th, 2021) - YouTube

Major League Soccer
Union beats Martinez-less Atlanta - Access North Georgia
Philadelphia 1, Atlanta United 0: What was said - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Where Atlanta United stands in MLS East - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Uniteds offense lacks spark against Philadelphia - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Southern Fried Soccer: Philadelphia 1, Atlanta United 0 - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United shut out by Philadelphia - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Revolution set a club record of 62 poinst with a win over Orlando City. - Boston Herald
Chicago Fire earn a scoreless draw with Nashville in goalkeeper Gabriel Sloninas 4th career start - Chicago Tribune
FC Cincinnati comeback falls short in 4-2 loss at D.C. United - Cincinnati Enquirer
PHOTOS: FC Cincinnati takes on D.C. United at Audi Field, Sept. 25, 2021 - Cincinnati Enquirer
Gyasi Zardes, Columbus Crew juice playoff hopes; Takeaways - Columbus Dispatch
Crew 2, Montreal 1 - Columbus Dispatch
Gyasi Zardes scores twice in Columbus Crew's win over CF Montreal - Columbus Dispatch
Martinez, Przybylko conjure magic as Union blank Atlanta United - Delaware County Times
Martinez, Przybylko conjure magic as Union blank Atlanta United - Delaware County Times
Real Salt Lake has no answer for Chara brothers in 6-1 loss to Portland Timbers - Deseret News
Robin Lod, Ethan Finley lead Minnesota United past Dynamo - Gwinnett Daily Post
Paul Arriola's two goals helps United defeat visiting FC Cincinnati - Gwinnett Daily Post
Kacper Przybylko tallies to lift Union over Atlanta United - Gwinnett Daily Post
Chara brothers both score in Timbers' 6-1 victory over Real Salt Lake - KSL
Kikanovic, Javier Lpez score, Earthquakes beat LAFC - Los Angeles Daily News
Galaxy visits Austin FC seeking different momentum - Los Angeles Daily News
MLS: LAFC can't keep pace with San Jose in 2-0 loss - Los Angeles Times
Fast start carries Minnesota United to another victory over Houston - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Columbus gets two from Gyasi Zardes to beat CF Montral - Montreal Gazette
The score, updates and observations of Nashville SC at Chicago Fire FC - Nashville Tennessean
Red Bulls clip struggling NYCFC - New York Post
What we learned from Orlando Citys loss to New England Revolution - Orlando Sentinel
Orlando City drop fourth straight loss to top-ranked New England Revolution - Orlando Sentinel
Red-hot Portland Timbers crush Real Salt Lake 6-1 at Providence Park party, nab biggest win of 2021 as playoffs near - Portland Oregonian
Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake score updates, live stream, odds, time, TV channel, how to watch online (9/25/21) - Portland Oregonian
Saturday, Sept. 25: Timbers 6, Real Salt Lake 1 - Portland Tribune
Loons start fast and cruise to 2-0 win over Houston Dynamo - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Toronto FC plays to scoreless tie against Colorado Rapids - Toronto Globe and Mail
Colorado Rapids extend unbeaten run to 11 games with 0-0 draw with Toronto FC - Toronto Star
Chara brothers both score in Timbers victory over RSL - Vancouver Columbian
Whitecaps 1, FC Dallas 0: Late heroics from Max Crepeau keep Caps in the playoff hunt - Vancouver Province
D.C. United beats FC Cincinnati, 4-2, to start key stretch - Washington Post
Arriola scores 2 goals as DC United beats FC Cincinnati 4-2 - WCPO
VIDEO: Every Goal Week 27: Newcomers Goals, Zardes, Chara Brothers, and Much More - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Philadelphia Union vs. Atlanta United FC: September 25, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Chicago Fire FC vs. Nashville SC: September 26, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake: September 25, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Nani Misses Penalty, Bizzare Save by GK Matt Turner - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. FC Dallas: September 25, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: San Jose Earthquakes vs. Los Angeles Football Club: September 25, 2021 - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
Portland Thorns lead slips away in loss to Chicago Red Stars as NWSL Shield race tightens - Portland Oregonian
Saturday, Sept. 25: Red Stars 2, Thorns 1 - Portland Tribune
Courage fall shorts at NJ/NY Gotham FC, 3-1 - WRAL
VIDEO: OL Reign vs. Orlando Pride: September 26, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Washington Spirit vs. Kansas City: September 26, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Racing Louisville FC vs. Houston Dash: September 26, 2021 - YouTube

United Soccer League Championship
Phoenix Rising FC secures playoff spot with win over Tacoma - Arizona Republic
Colorado Springs Switchbacks beat Austin Bold as Hadji Barry takes another step toward scoring record - Colorado Springs Gazette
United gets huge road win in San Antonio - KOBTV
NM United wins 2nd straight game, 1-0 over San Antonio Saturday - KRQE
One streak ends, but its not the winning one for Rowdies - Tampa Bay Times
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #SLCvNY: 9-26-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #OKCvIND: 9-26-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #SACvLA: 9-26-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #BHMvCLT: 9-26-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #OCvOAK: 9-25-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #LVvSD: 9-25-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #TACvPHX: 9-25-2021 - YouTube

United Soccer League One
FC Tucson extends unbeaten streak to seven games with shutout win at Union Omaha - Arizona Daily Star
Chattanooga FC wins in San Diego; Red Wolves lose at home - Chattanooga Times & Free Press
Red Wolves Drop First Match at CHI Memorial Stadium - Chattanoogan
Union Omaha falls to FC Tucson in game at Morrison Stadium - Omaha World-Herald
Dramatic game winner for Richmond Kickers comes in third minute of extra time - Richmond Times-Dispatch
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #NCvNTX: 9-26-2021 - YouTube

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