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Headlines for June 27, 2021
Baseball
American AssociationRedHawks lose a shootout in Milwaukee - Fargo Forum
Dog Dish: Saltdogs dig out of late 4-0 hole, earn walk-off win against Kansas City - Lincoln Journal Star
Saltdogs Around the Bases: After 14 years, 'icon of Saltdog baseball' Bryan Warner back taking swings with team - Lincoln Journal Star
Jake Cousins persevered to get chance to pitch in majors with Brewers - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
RailCats box scores - Times of Northwest Indiana
Trevor Lubking dominant for RailCats - Times of Northwest Indiana
Appalachian LeagueDoughboys take advantage of error to down Axmen - Johnson City Press
Photo gallery: Axmen at Doughboys - Kingsport Times-News
Doughboys jump on Axmen errors, rally for 5-4 win - Kingsport Times-News
Doughboys rally past Axmen - Kingsport Times-News
Atlantic LeagueLancaster defeats Power 8-6 - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Legends turn back Rockers - High Point Enterpise
Barnstormers' pitching woes epic, but fixable [column] - Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
Carolina LeagueMinor league baseball: Fredericksburg Nationals at Delmarva Shorebirds - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Mudcats fall big against Wood Ducks - WRAL
Eastern LeagueDillon Dingler powers SeaWolves to 2-1 victory over RubberDucks - Akron Beacon Journal
Yale grad, Trumbull product Simon Whiteman stealing the show with Double-A Richmond - Connecticut Post
Erie SeaWolves defeat Akron RubberDucks 10-5 - Erie Times-News
Fightin Phils Replay: Binghamton 13, Reading 6 - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Tostado's two-run home run helps Flying Squirrels top Yard Goats - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Florida State LeagueRick Rhoden began as a Daytona Beach Dodger, 50 years ago this month - Daytona Beach News-Journal
Daytona Baseball History: Wasiak, Bailey piled up wins here - Daytona Beach News-Journal
Frontier LeagueValleyCats' Nelson Molina thankful for father's firm stance - Albany Times-Union
Crushers game postponed due to weather; doubleheader set for June 27 - Lorain Morning Journal
Crushers defeat Windy City 7-5 - Lorain Morning Journal
Frontier League Baseball | Miners' Walters walks off Otters in 9th - The Southern
Grand slam sinks Wild Things - Washington Observer-Reporter
International LeagueDidi Gregorius, Derek Dietrich deliver in another RailRiders rout of IronPigs. Dietrich's controversial, three-run home broke open a close game in the fifth inning. - Allentown Morning Call
Phillies utility player Scott Kingery keeping the faith as he works his way back again with the IronPigs. - Allentown Morning Call
Blue Jays notebook: Offense does two-out damage to support Ryu - Buffalo News
St. Paul Saints score three in 10th inning to top Columbus - Columbus Dispatch
Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner joins Iowa Cubs on rehab assignment - Des Moines Register
Cubs' Nico Hoerner turned down days off to begin rehab stint in Iowa - Des Moines Register
Gwinnett Stripers drop another game in Norfolk - Gwinnett Daily Post
Catcher drives in three runs as Tides again defeat Gwinnett - Newport News Daily Press
Rochester Red Wings attendance at Frontier Field lagging in 2021 - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
RailRiders Insider: Garca anchors bullpen through role as closer, teacher - Scranton Times-Tribune
Puello comes up clutch, but the Syracuse Mets falls to Buffalo, 5-3, in ten innings on Saturday night - Syracuse Post Standard
Mud Hens fall to Redbirds, 7-4 - Toledo Blade
Foley took unorthodox path to Tigers, Mud Hens - Toledo Blade
Worcester Red Sox, Rochester Red Wings, Chris Herrmann, Chad De La Guerrera - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
5 things to know about WooSox' 10-6 loss Saturday night at Rochester - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Major League Baseball Draft LeagueBlack Bears down Scrappers - Warren Tribune-Chronicle
Williamsport Crosscutters hold off State College in a 5-3 win - Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Midwest LeagueDragons postponed again in Michigan - Dayton Daily News
Bandits' Bradley embraces the daily grind - Quad City Times
The South Bend Cubs will finish Saturday night's game Sunday - South Bend Tribune
Captains-Loons rained out June 26 - Willoughby News-Herald
Perez 1-for-2 with Columbus - Willoughby News-Herald
Northwest LeagueAquaSox rally in 9th to beat Dust Devils - Everett Herald
Diamond Beat: Mariners rained out, Hops lose on Saturday - Portland Tribune
75 years ago, unfathomable tragedy struck the Spokane Indians - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Hunter Stovall falls triple shy of cycle, Spokane Indians down Hillsboro Hops - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Northwoods LeagueArea Sports Briefs: June 27 - Bismarck Tribune
Baseball: Huskies rally to top Larks in Northwoods League action at Wade Stadium - Duluth News-Tribune
Vernon twirls a gem and Pimentel delivers four hits as Honkers rout Eau Claire - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Mallards-Woodchucks game suspended by rain - Wisconsin State Journal
Jim Polzin: Jeff Michaels isn't just a baseball dad he's an inspiration for many - Wisconsin State Journal
Pacific AssociationSports briefs: Two Marin Waves runners compete at Nationals - Marin Independent Journal
Pacific Coast LeagueIsotopes get walkoff Saturday night win - Albuquerque Journal
Aviators Top 10: HR streak reaches 19 games - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Pioneer LeagueBoise Hawks hand Billings Mustangs 8th straight loss, 17-8 - Billings Gazette
Pioneer League: Great Falls Voyagers fall to Grand Junction Rockies - Great Falls Tribune
Montana Sports Scoreboard: Pioneer League Baseball; Rodeo results - Great Falls Tribune
Chukars secure 7-5 win over Vibes in first game of doubleheader - Idaho Falls Post Register
Missoula PaddleHeads lose Saturday night heartbreaker to Ogden Raptors - Missoulian
Repeat the feat: Ogden Raptors score twice in 9th to win Saturday at Missoula - Ogden Standard-Examiner
South Atlantic LeagueCrawdads 8, Hot Rods 5 - Bowling Green Daily News
Hot Rods fall 8-5 despite Alexander's 2-HR night - Bowling Green Daily News
Crawdads grab another victory vs. Hot Rods - Hickory Daily Record
Southern LeagueHomeruns, Strikeouts, And A WIN - Lookouts Triumph 8-6 - Chattanoogan
North Alabama native throws complete game shutout against Trash Pandas - WHNT
Texas LeagueGonzalez' seven RBIs lead Hooks over Soddies for third straight night - Amarillo Globe-News
Travs win HR derby, but Naturals pick up victory - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Pro baseball column: St. Louis Cardinals floundering at all levels - Tulsa World
Drillers rally past Cardinals after rain delay - Tulsa World
Basketball
Canadian Elite Basketball LeagueFraser Valley Bandits open CEBL season with win - Abbotsford News
Edmonton Stingers embark on defence of CEBL championship - Edmonton Sun
Sask. Rattlers fall to Fraser Valley Bandits in 2021 CEBL season-opener - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Women's National Basketball AssociationPhoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi - Arizona Republic
Taurasi returns as Phoenix Mercury seek to improve 1-5 home record - Arizona Republic
Dream fall to 5-9 with loss to Liberty - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Former Baylor, Flower Mound star Lauren Cox waived by Indiana Fever - Dallas Morning News
Sami Whitcomb drops 30 as Liberty crush Dream - Gwinnett Daily Post
WNBA news: Indiana Fever waives Lauren Cox, 2020 draft No. 3 pick - Indianapolis Star
Danielle Robinson's experience gives Indiana Fever a boost. - Indianapolis Star
Aces welcome Seattle Storm for another WNBA Finals rematch - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Report: AEGs Philip Anschutz to sell Lakers stake to Dodgers owners - Los Angeles Daily News
Sparks travel to face Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury - Los Angeles Daily News
Sun stifle Sky, 74-58, ending Chicago's seven-game winning streak - New London Day
Sun need to clean up their act against Sky - New London Day
Whitcomb, Laney score 28 each, Liberty beat Dream 99-78 - New York Daily News
Sami Whitcomb, Betnijah Laney score 28 each in Liberty win over Dream - New York Newsday
Bonner, Sun beat Sky 74-58, end Chicagos 7-game win streak - Tacoma News Tribune
VIDEO: Diana Taurasi Surpasses 9,000 Career Points in Win (June 27, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: LOS ANGELES SPARKS vs. PHOENIX MERCURY: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 27, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: SEATTLE STORM vs. LAS VEGAS ACES: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 27, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Chelsea Gray's Clutch Buckets Push the Aces Past the Storm in OT (June 27, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Breanna Stewart Drops a Monster Double-Double in Las Vegas (June 27, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: CHICAGO SKY vs. CONNECTICUT SUN: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 27, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: DeWanna Bonner and Brionna Jones Combined for 44 Points in Sun Win (June 27, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Top Plays of Night: June 26, 2021 - YouTube
Football
Canadian Football LeagueKickoff kicks off at IG Field - Winnipeg Free Press
Champions Indoor FootballBandits rally to beat Omaha in regular season finale - KTIV
INDOOR FOOTBALL: Warbirds rout Valor to clinch home-field advantage - Odessa American
Salina Liberty indoor football team wins regular-season finale - Salina Journal
Second-half surge boosts Bandits to win over Omaha - Sioux City Journal
WATCH NOW: Bandits defeat Beef football game highlights - Sioux City Journal
PHOTOS: Bandits defeat Beef football - Sioux City Journal
Indoor Football LeagueTucson Sugar Skulls drop fourth straight game after falling to Northern Arizona - Arizona Daily Star
Storm move back over .500 with win against Bismarck - KELO
Storm looking to find footing back at home - KELO
Sioux Falls Storm get back in win column in last home game for a month - Sioux Falls Argus Leader
National Arena LeagueMalachi Jones injured as Empire stumble in Jacksonville - Albany Times-Union
Jacksonville Sharks vs. Albany Empire, June 26 preview - Florida Times-Union
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueKnights goalies hope to stay together for 2021-22 season - Las Vegas Review-Journal
ECHLK's expect tougher game - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
North American Hockey LeagueUAF adds two to hockey signing class - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Ontario Hockey LeagueIceDogs sign two more draft 2021 picks - Niagara Falls Review
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey LeagueCape Breton Eagles select 20 players at QMJHL Entry Draft, American Draft on Saturday - Cape Breton Post
Cam Squires looking forward to playing with brother Jacob as Cape Breton Eagles - Cape Breton Post
Five Cape Breton players selected at 2021 QMJHL Entry Draft Saturday - Cape Breton Post
Burbidge, Todd, McPhee highlight Nova Scotians taken on Day 2 of QMJHL draft - Cape Breton Post
Cape Breton Eagles select 20 players at QMJHL Entry Draft, American Draft on Saturday - Cape Breton Post
Cam Squires looking forward to playing with brother Jacob as Cape Breton Eagles - Cape Breton Post
Five Cape Breton players selected at 2021 QMJHL Entry Draft Saturday - Cape Breton Post
Charlottetown Islanders find value at QMJHL draft - Charlottetown Guardian
Lacrosse
Premier Lacrosse LeagueRambo's OT Winner Spoils Teat's Debut as Whips Top Atlas, 12-11 in OT - Inside Lacrosse
Other
Major League RugbyBeaten by Rugby United New York, Toronto Arrows suffer fifth straight loss - Toronto Globe and Mail
Beaten by Rugby United New York, Toronto Arrows suffer fifth straight loss - Toronto Star
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueGame on! Cavalry FC charges into CPL season without 13 familiar faces - Calgary Sun
FC Edmonton fall short in opening game of Canadian Premier League season - Edmonton Journal
SOCCER: Atltico Ottawa wins season opener against Edmonton - Ottawa Sun
Kickoff kicks off at IG Field - Winnipeg Free Press
CPL Roundup: Ottawa blanks FC Edmonton 1-0 - Winnipeg Free Press
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Cavalry FC vs. York United FC (June 27th, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Forge FC vs. Valour FC (June 27th, 2021) - YouTube
Major League SoccerHow Mercedes-Benz Stadium was designed for soccer, too - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Several European clubs interested in Atlanta Uniteds George Bello - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Austin FC: Updates from home match against Columbus Crew - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC: Injuries, poor results dampen the club's return home - Austin American-Statesman
Union tie Fire 3-3 on Boris Sekulic's own goal - Chicago Daily Herald
Late own goal dooms the Chicago Fire in a 3-3 draw with the Philadelphia Union - Chicago Daily Southtown
Late own goal dooms the Chicago Fire in a 3-3 draw with the Philadelphia Union - Chicago Tribune
How FCC avoided another too-close-for-comfort ending against Toronto - Cincinnati Enquirer
Photos: FC Cincinnati faces off against Toronto FC June 26, 2021 - Cincinnati Enquirer
Allan Cruz, Luciano Acosta score as FC Cincinnati downs Toronto FC, 2-0 - Cincinnati Enquirer
Jrgen Locadia's time at FC Cincinnati ends, club announces - Cincinnati Enquirer
Columbus Crew fans travel to Austin to get impression of city, fanbase - Columbus Dispatch
Columbus Crew and Austin FC take history to the field - Columbus Dispatch
Union not fired up by weird draw in Chicago - Delaware County Times
Major League Soccer: 3 takeaways from Real Salt Lakes home draw against the Houston Dynamo - Deseret News
Timbers coach sounds off on alleged slur aimed at Diego Chara - Gwinnett Daily Post
Adrien Hunou's goal lifts Minnesota United over Timbers - Gwinnett Daily Post
Bill Hamid leads renewed D.C. defense against NYCFC - Gwinnett Daily Post
Hunou scores early and Minnesota downs Portland 1-0 - Kansas City Star
Union tie Fire 3-3 on Boris Sekulis own goal - Kansas City Star
Battered and bruised, Sporting KC still finding goals, wins - Kansas City Star
Real Salt Lake is struggling to kill off games. How can they change that? - KSL
Glad's goal not enough as Real Salt Lake drops 1-1 home draw with Houston - KSL
Chicharito scores 2 goals, Galaxy beat Quakes - Los Angeles Daily News
LAFC does itself no favors in loss to Sporting KC - Los Angeles Daily News
Photo Gallery: Inter Miami v. Orlando City - Miami Herald
Portland coach: Minnesota United player directed racial slur at his team's star - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Quickest goal in Minnesota United history holds up in 1-0 victory at steamy Portland - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Minnesota United braced for extreme heat in Portland - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Dj vu all over again as CF Montral squanders late lead at Nashville - Montreal Gazette
CF Montral squanders second-half lead, settles for draw at Nashville - Montreal Gazette
Sounders extend season-opening unbeaten streak to 11, tie Vancouver 2-2 - My Northwest
Sounders extend season-opening unbeaten streak to 11, tie Vancouver 2-2 - My Northwest
Nashville SC vs CF Montral photo gallery - Nashville Tennessean
Nashville SC vs. CF Montreal: Live updates and score - Nashville Tennessean
Portland Timbers say racist taunt occurred during match with Minnesota United, allege poor handling of the incident by officials - Portland Oregonian
Portland Timbers looked ready for historic heat but not Minnesota United in loss - Portland Oregonian
Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United score updates, live stream, odds, time, TV channel, how to watch online (6/26/21) - Portland Oregonian
Slideshow: Timbers fall to Minnesota - Portland Tribune
Saturday, June 26, Minnesota United 1, Timbers 0 - Portland Tribune
Observations from RSL's 1-1 draw to the Houston Dynamo - Salt Lake Tribune
Real Salt Lake ties Houston 1-1 - Salt Lake Tribune
Earthquakes-Galaxy: San Jose fans' return muted by Chicharito - San Jose Mercury News
Portland Timbers allege racist comment during game vs. Minnesota United - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Minnesota United climbs four spots in West with 1-0 road win vs. Timbers - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Sounders unbeaten streak at 11 after 2-2 draw with Whitecaps - Tacoma News Tribune
Sounders extend season-opening unbeaten streak to 11 - Toronto Star
Cruz, Acosta score, FC Cincinnati beats Toronto FC 2-0 - Toronto Star
Toronto FC concedes another early goal as it suffers a fifth straight defeat - Toronto Star
Hunou scores early as Minnesota downs Timbers 1-0 - The Columbian - Vancouver Columbian
Whitecaps 2, Sounders 2: A gutsy draw in sweltering Seattle - Vancouver Province
VIDEO: Every Goal Week 10: Gonzalo Higuain, Nani Golazos, 17-Year-Old with a Bicycle Kick Goal - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: FC Dallas vs. New England Revolution: June 27, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: 18-Year-Old Ricardo Pepi Scores TWICE in Team Victory - YouTube
VIDEO: MUST WATCH: Incredible Solo Goal Scored by NYCFC's Thiago Andrade - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: San Jose Earthquakes vs. LA Galaxy: June 26, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: New York City FC vs. D.C. United: June 27, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Real Salt Lake vs. Houston Dynamo FC: June 26, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Sporting Kansas City vs. Los Angeles Football Club: June 26, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Nigel Robertha Scores a Banger for His First MLS Goal - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Atlanta United FC vs. New York Red Bulls: June 27, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Portland Timbers vs. Minnesota United FC: June 26, 2021 - YouTube
National Women's Soccer LeagueRed Stars still in search of goal scorer following disappointing loss to Racing Louisville - Chicago Sun Times
Gotham FC looks the part of NWSL contender with convincing road victory over OL Reign - New York Newsday
Orlando Prides unbeaten streak ends with loss in Houston - Orlando Sentinel
North Carolina Courage 2, Portland Thorns 0: Live updates recap - Portland Oregonian
Portland Thorns 3-game winning streak ends against North Carolina Courage despite setting new shutout record - Portland Oregonian
Saturday, June 26: Courage 2, Thorns 0 - Portland Tribune
Washington Spirit tops Kansas City on Trinity Rodmans late winner - Washington Post
Courage blank Portland as players get set for Tokyo Olympics - WRAL
United Soccer League ChampionshipAsante picks up goal, assist to help Rising FC notch a road win vs. Sacramento Republic - Arizona Republic
Several European clubs interested in Atlanta Uniteds George Bello - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Louisville City FC vs. Indy Eleven finishes with draw on Pride Night - Louisville Courier-Journal
See Sac Republic vs. Phoenix Rising soccer, celebration with pre-pandemic fan capacity - Sacramento Bee
Rowdies make first-half goal hold up for win at Hartford - Tampa Bay Times
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #ATLvOKC: 06-27-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #TACvLA: 06-27-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #OAKvATX: 06-26-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #SACvPHX: 06-26-2021 - YouTube
United Soccer League OneFirst-place Union Omaha shuts out visiting FC Tucson - Arizona Daily Star
Red Wolves draw at home; Chattanooga FC loses on road - Chattanooga Times & Free Press
Red Wolves In Draw In Big Match Against Greenville Triumph - Chattanoogan
Union Omaha extends unbeaten streak to five with win over FC Tucson - Omaha World-Herald
Pair of second-half goals down Kickers at North Carolina FC - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Despite midweek loss, Tormenta gets going - Statesboro Herald
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