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Headlines for May 28, 2021
Baseball
American AssociationChicago Dogs Rosemont home opener rescheduled to Saturday; Boomers game also postponed - Chicago Daily Herald
RedHawks slick-fielding shortstop Dexter says manager Coste provides 'daily inspiration' - Fargo Forum
RedHawks fall victim to solid Chicago pitching - Fargo Forum
McFeely blog: Long before Newman Outdoor Field, Fargo had Barnett Field to house its minor-league baseball team - Fargo Forum
Smith sparks Dogs in return to lineup; Lincoln gets clutch hits late to stop Cleburne - Lincoln Journal Star
Photos: Saltdogs edge Cleburne in slugfest in series finale - Lincoln Journal Star
Saltdogs claw their way back in come-from-behind, four-hour win over Cleburne - Lincoln Journal Star
Photos: Saltdogs edge Cleburne in slugfest in series finale - Lincoln Journal Star
RailCats box score - Times of Northwest Indiana
Atlantic LeagueYork Revolution is back, weather permitting - ABC 27
West Virginia Power: Arik Sikula will be the first to test innovative changes - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Nick Scala: A toast to a new era of Power baseball - Charleston Gazette-Mail
West Virginia Power: New era of pro baseball in Charleston begins Friday night - Charleston Gazette-Mail
West Virginia Power: Aaron Sikula will be the first to test innovative changes - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Opening Night for the Honey Hunters - Gaston Gazette
Opening Day arrives for Gastonia Honey Hunters, and it was beautiful - Gaston Gazette
After no Atlantic League ball in 2020, LI Ducks look forward to a banner year - New York Newsday
California LeagueSoccer clubs plan for Fresno CA stadium has little support - Fresno Bee
Stockton Ports announce return to full capacity beginning June 29 - Stockton Record
Carolina LeagueSRP Park returning to full capacity on June 1 in time for home stand - Augusta Chronicle
Vinicio, Ramirez shut down Shorebirds as Hillcats rally late to win - Lynchburg News & Advance
Sox defeat Pelicans, 4-1 - Roanoke Times & World News
Eastern LeagueOrioles promoting Grayson Rodriguez to Double-A, putting their top three prospects in Bowie - Annapolis Capital Gazette
Binghamton's ballpark renamed Mirabito Stadium in newly disclosed deal - Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
Somerset Patriots split double-header, Florial optioned to Triple-A - Bridgewater Courier-News
Yankees call up Estevan Florial, started season with Somerset Patriots - Bridgewater Courier-News
Pirates prospect Cruz hits 3-run HR in Altoona win over Erie SeaWolves - Erie Times-News
Curve blast 3 homers in victory over SeaWolves - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Politis best start sends Sea Dogs to 4-2 win - Portland Press Herald
Fightin Phils recap: Richmond 4, Reading 3; Reading 6, Richmond 4 - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Fightin Phils recap: Richmond 4, Reading 3 - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Bye-bye zip-tie! Flying Squirrels moving to full capacity, away from 'hard times.' - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Flying Squirrels edge Reading in first game of doubleheader - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Florida State LeagueCallihan's big night helps Tortugas to 9-4 win over Mets - Daytona Beach News-Journal
Fort Myers manage just 4 hits in shutout win over Lakeland - Lakeland Ledger
Frontier LeagueTri-City ValleyCats rally in ninth to win Frontier League opener - Albany Times-Union
Chicago Dogs Rosemont home opener rescheduled to Saturday; Boomers game also postponed - Chicago Daily Herald
Schaumburg Boomers players, coaches and fans just happy to be back on the field - Chicago Daily Herald
It was a tough pill to swallow: Released by the Los Angeles Dodgers, Dan Robinson gets right back to work with the Windy City T-Bolts - Chicago Daily Southtown
Lake Erie Crushers drop season opener to Miners, spoiling Midview grad Ryan Feierabend's homecoming - Chronicle-Telegram
Boulders baseball opener marks return of normalcy - Journal News
Baseball: NY Boulders host the NJ Jackals in their season opener - Journal News
Crushers fall to Southern Illinois in 2021 season opener - Lorain Morning Journal
PHOTOS: Crushers vs. Miners, May 27, 2021 - Lorain Morning Journal
Miners Top Crushers For Opening Night Win - Marion Daily Republican
Wild Things come up run short - Washington Observer-Reporter
Otters announce annual Jacobs Village game - WEHT
International LeagueCatcher Alex Jackson hits three homers in Gwinnett win - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Pitching, key homers propel RailRiders - Citizens Voice
Triple-A East (Clippers), B10 baseball, Colleges, High Schools, Scioto Downs - Columbus Dispatch
Columbus Clippers: Nashville Sounds win 11-0 - Columbus Dispatch
Alex Jackson homers three times in Gwinnett Stripers rout of Memphis Redbirds - Gwinnett Daily Post
Twins build Dobnak back toward starting, a role he prefers - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Norfolk Tides look forward to full house again as capacity limit is lifted tonight - Newport News Daily Press
Tides outslug Knights for fourth straight victory - Newport News Daily Press
Gerardo Parra Baby Shark song Washington Nationals 2019 World Series - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Saints get three in ninth to rally past Iowa - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Syracuse Mets rained out in Rochester on Friday - Syracuse Post Standard
Syracuse Mets expanding capacity at NBT Bank Stadium; more options for vaccinated fans - Syracuse Post Standard
Syracuse Mets come up short in 9-8 loss to Rochester - Syracuse Post Standard
8th inning costly as Mud Hens fall to Bats - Toledo Blade
8th inning costly as Mud Hens fall to Bats - Toledo Blade
Bisons drop two against RailRiders - Trentonian
Tides outslug Knights for fourth straight victory - Virginian Pilot
Bullpen nearly perfect as RailRiders earn two wins against Buffalo - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Worcester Red Sox, Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Michael Chavis, Marcus Wilson, Ryan Weber, Franchy Cordero - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
WooSox announce vaccinated fans can ditch masks at Polar Park - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Bulls blank Shrimp with 5-0 shutout - WRAL
Major League Baseball Draft LeagueCastillo balk leads to tie in Keys first home game - Frederick News-Post
Trenton Thunder underway in new MLB Draft League - Trentonian
Scrappers enjoying Crisp, 4-0 start to season - Warren Tribune-Chronicle
Crosscutters score 11 in win against Trenton Thunder - Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Midwest LeagueSnappers-Chiefs postponed - Beloit Daily News
Snappers' Conine making an impact - Beloit Daily News
Dragons rally to beat Quad Cities - Dayton Daily News
Dragons bullpen cools off River Bandits - Quad City Times
South Bend Cubs win streak snapped by TinCaps - South Bend Tribune
Captains lose at West Michigan - Willoughby News-Herald
Indians prospect Eli Morgan set to be 100th Captains player to reach majors - Willoughby News-Herald
Northwest LeagueFrogs bats stifled in loss to Canadians - Everett Herald
Ismael Munguia delivers in ninth inning, Eugene Emeralds walk-off Spokane Indians - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Spokane Indians' new 'Operation Fly Together' aims to support local military veterans - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Northwoods LeagueWhat should Express fans know when heading to the ballpark? - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Eau Claire Express near return after season on the sidelines - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
2021 Eau Claire Express schedule - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
One thing to know about every 2021 Eau Claire Express player - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
From Kasson to Mankato to Rochester: How Brendan Knoll's dream came true - Rochester Post-Bulletin
With no restrictions looming, Honkers hoping for a smooth summer - Rochester Post-Bulletin
New Rochester Honkers manager Paul Weidner makes big local splash in recruiting - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Pacific Coast LeagueIsotopes holding virtual auditions for national anthem performances - KRQE
As leaving Las Vegas bullish on citys MLB possibility - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Pecos LeagueHome Run kicks off Cowboy season - Alpine Avalanche
Veterans lead Cowboys - Alpine Avalanche
Pioneer LeagueBillings Mustangs defeat Rocky Mountain Vibes, 9-4 - Billings Gazette
Missoula PaddleHeads suffer first home loss - Billings Gazette
Local sports briefs, May 27, 2021 - Grand Junction Sentinel
Missoula PaddleHeads suffer first home loss, bounce back with win in nightcap - Missoulian
Ogden Raptors bash to 17-8 win to open series in Great Falls - Ogden Standard-Examiner
South Atlantic LeagueIronBirds sweep two from Brooklyn behind good pitching and hitting - Baltimore Sun
Hot Rods drop third straight with 9-4 loss to Asheville - Bowling Green Daily News
Tourists 9, Hot Rods 4 - Bowling Green Daily News
Crawdads win for 5th time in 6 games - Hickory Daily Record
Rome Braves fall to Greenville 9-2 on Thursday - Rome News-Tribune
Hickory gets three-hit shutout against Winston-Salem - Winston-Salem Journal
Texas LeagueSod Poodles drop game two in Corpus Christi Hooks series - Amarillo Globe-News
Drillers finally put away Travs in 13th - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ROCKHOUNDS REPORT: Midland's offense struggles in loss - Midland Reporter Telegram
Maybe San Antonio doesn't actually need a major league baseball team - San Antonio Express News
Basketball
Canadian Elite Basketball LeagueFraser Valley Bandits add trio to coaching staff for 2021 season - Abbotsford News
Ottawa BlackJacks bring Eric Kibi back home for another season - Ottawa Citizen
Sask. Rattlers await arrival of import players ahead of training camp - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
NBA G LeagueStockton Kings name Sacramento's Bobby Jackson as new head coach - Stockton Record
Women's National Basketball AssociationDream get 1st win in new home - Access North Georgia
Phoenix Mercury coach Sandy Brondello on Haley Gorecki - Arizona Republic
Dream record first win at Gateway Center in College Park - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Chicago Sky star Candace Parker set to miss 4th straight game - Chicago Tribune
Wings defense crumples in loss to Dream as rookie Awak Kuier fulfills her dream in WNBA debut - Dallas Morning News
Wings, Mercury seek to end losing streaks - Gwinnett Daily Post
Sabrina Ionescu, Liberty face Dream, look to go 6-1 - Gwinnett Daily Post
Dream down Wings for third consecutive win - Gwinnett Daily Post
Look no further than the Connecticut Suns Jonquel Jones as an early WNBA MVP favorite - Hartford Courant
NBA's wish to keep Wolves in Minnesota more important than contract language - Minneapolis Star Tribune
After break, Lynx are better prepared for rematch with Seattle - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Lynx set to add veteran guard Clarendon with Aerial Powers out - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Fear of Wolves leaving Minnesota keeps popping up as sale nears completion - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Gameday preview: Lynx at Seattle - Minneapolis Star Tribune
January may return when Sun host Mystics on Friday - New London Day
Lynxs week off came at just the right time. Now, lets see how they used it - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Whenever Mystics' Erica McCall plays her sister, DeWanna Bonner, it's 'a dream come true' - Washington Times
Football
Canadian Football LeagueMontreal tight-end Labelle undaunted by long odds of reaching NFL - Montreal Gazette
Former Als assistant GM Rache named Philadelphia Eagles' VP of Football Operations - Montreal Gazette
Rob Vanstone: Ethan Bear's good nature trounces Twitter trolls - Regina Leader-Post
Vanstone: In a perfect world, this column would not be necessary - Regina Leader-Post
B.C. Lions, Vancouver Whitecaps hopeful for fans' return to B.C. Place - Vancouver Province
Man in can alone in stands draws fans - Winnipeg Free Press
Bombers star running back Harris eager to get back on the gridiron - Winnipeg Free Press
Indoor Football LeagueSugar Skulls to have 100% crowd capacity - KOLD
VIDEO: IFL Game of the Week on Stadium - Les Moss and Rod Miller Head-To-Head - YouTube
National Arena LeagueNew opponent, same goal for Empire in opener - Albany Times-Union
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueCondors fall to Henderson, setting up winner-take-all game three Saturday - Bakersfield Californian
Silver Knights extend Pacific Division final to 3rd game - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Man in can alone in stands draws fans - Winnipeg Free Press
High of playoff success particularly uplifting for clean and sober Jets centre Nate Thompson - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: AHL Highlights: Condors vs. Silver Knights: May 27, 2021 - YouTube
ECHLSapakoff: The South Carolina Stingrays' two-sport standout shines - Charleston Post and Courier
My (would be) ECHL awards ballot - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
North American Hockey LeagueAberdeen Wings fall 3-2 against Minot Minotauros in double OT thriller - Aberdeen American News
Amarillo Wranglers set to take over as city's new NAHL team - Amarillo Globe-News
Ahearn, Tomahawks defeat Black Bears to stay alive, force Game 5 on Saturday - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Two third-period goals propel Maine Nordiques past New Jersey Titans - Lewiston Sun-Journal
Minotauros face off against Wings - Minot Daily News
Ontario Hockey LeagueGuelph Storm signs goaltender Dixon Grimes - Guelph News - Guelph Today
Knights blue-liner, six teammates earn spots in final NHL draft rankings - London Free Press
IceDogs defenceman projected to be taken in fifth round at NHL draft - Niagara Falls Review
CRACKS OF DON: Teams with no Hart have better shot at winning the Cup - Ottawa Citizen
Former Peterborough Pete Liam Kirk tops in goal scoring at world championships - Peterborough Examiner
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey LeagueSPORTS CHAT: Batherson contract talks, Dubois part of Jets history, vaccine frustration locally, Peddle drafted in the USHL and more - Cape Breton Post
Cape Breton Eagles forward Trenholm listed No. 137 among North American skaters for NHL Entry Draft - Cape Breton Post
SPORTS CHAT: Batherson contract talks, Dubois part of Jets history, vaccine frustration locally, Peddle drafted in the USHL and more - Charlottetown Guardian
JASON MALLOY: Taking stock of the Charlottetown Islanders - Charlottetown Guardian
Former Mooseheads star Ehlers flying high with Winnipeg Jets - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
VIDEO: Cédric Desruisseaux : Tous Ses Buts En 2020-2021 / All of His Goals in 2020-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Marcel-Robert Trophy : Interview with Mathieu Gagnon - YouTube
VIDEO: Trophée Marcel-Robert : Entrevue Avec Francesco Lapenna - YouTube
VIDEO: Marcel-Robert Trophy : Interview with Jacob Gaucher - YouTube
VIDEO: Trophée Marcel-Robert : Entrevue Avec Jacob Gaucher - YouTube
VIDEO: Trophée Marcel-Robert : Entrevue Avec Mathieu Gagnon - YouTube
VIDEO: Marcel-Robert Trophy : Interview with Francesco Lapenna - YouTube
VIDEO: 901 Victoriaville Tigres 3 Val D Or Foreurs 2 - 27/05/21 #1 - YouTube
VIDEO: Point De Presse - Foreurs De Val-D'Or - 27/05/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: Point De Presse - Tigres De Victoriaville - 27/05/21 - YouTube
United States Hockey LeagueReturn of Cedar Rapids RoughRiders hits full throttle with completion of USHL Drafts - Cedar Rapids Gazette
Force snatch local products in USHL draft, more in WDAY's May 27 6PM sportscast - Fargo Forum
Musketeers add 18 players in USHL Phase II Draft - KTIV
SPORTS BRIEFS: Four Musketeers listed in NHL Draft Rankings - Sioux City Journal
Stampede take St. Cloud State-bound goalie with 1st round pick in USHL draft, add 18 total selections - Sioux Falls Argus Leader
Fighting Saints select Janicke first overall in USHL Draft - Telegraph Herald
USHL: Swedish flair to Saints' draft - Telegraph Herald
Waterloo Black Hawks' scouts got the job done despite COVID restrictions - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Western Hockey LeagueManitobas McCartney and Miner ink 1st NHL contracts - CJOB
Three Kamloops Blazers, including Stankoven of Kamloops, crack NHL Central Scouting final rankings - Kamloops This Week
Four Seattle Thunderbirds ranked for NHL Draft - Kent Reporter
Stringer listed on NHL Central Scouting - Lethbridge Herald
Sillinger earns top-10 nod - Medicine Hat News
Vancouver Giants goalie Trent Miner signs deal with Colorado Avalanche - Vancouver Province
Bowen Byram skating with NHL Avalanche, could return to playoff lineup - Vancouver Province
Ice's Lambos top-ranked Manitoban for NHL Draft - Winnipeg Free Press
Other
Major League RugbyWatch Live: San Diego Legion vs. Houston SaberCats - FOX 5
VIDEO: College Rugby Championship 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: MLR Mic Check: Justin Johnson - YouTube
National Pro FastpitchSoftball | Canadian Wild happy to be back in Marion, on turf - The Southern
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueVIDEO: CanMNT 2021 Depth Chart: Biggest Risers & Noteworthy Snubs -
Major League SoccerAtlanta United tough stretch continues with Nashville - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Rapids to open Dicks Sporting Goods Park to near 100% capacity starting July 4 Boulder Daily Camera - Boulder Daily Camera
MLS moves FC Cincinnati-Columbus Crew 'Hell is Real' derby game - Cincinnati Enquirer
Preview, prediction for FC Cincinnati versus New England Revolution at TQL Stadium - Cincinnati Enquirer
Jaap Stam, Caleb Stanko discuss FC Cincinnati's tactics - Cincinnati Enquirer
Municipal Light Plant smokestack to serve as symbol for the Crew - Columbus Dispatch
Columbus Crew: Diaz working to pair quality crosses with elite speed - Columbus Dispatch
Inter Miami, Rodolfo Pizarro looking to get back on track vs. D.C. United - Florida Sun-Sentinel
Inter Miamis John McCarthy handling early-season pressure in stride - Florida Sun-Sentinel
Atlanta United looks for scoring punch against Nashville SC - Gwinnett Daily Post
SportsBeat KC: On Kansas City NWSL, Sporting SKC Alan Pulido - Kansas City Star
Galaxys Derrick Williams subject of death threats, racial slurs after red card - Los Angeles Daily News
Newly acquired Hunou, Fragapane likely to debut Saturday for Loons - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Montreal tight-end Labelle undaunted by long odds of reaching NFL - Montreal Gazette
Nonito Donaire thinks about Naoya Inoue rematch, not retirement Orange County Register - Orange County Register
For unbeaten Orlando City, scoring remains final step of promising season start - Orlando Sentinel
Portland Timbers round into form; Thorns look to snap losing skid against Gotham FC: Soccer Weekend - Portland Oregonian
RSL goalkeeper David Ochoa quickly making an international name for himself - Salt Lake Tribune
Loons star midfielder Emanuel Reynoso out against RSL - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Star striker Jozy Altidore reportedly at odds with Toronto FC after run-in with coach - Toronto Globe and Mail
TFC looks to get past Altidore headlines, enter international break on winning note - Toronto Star
Report: Star striker Jozy Altidore at odds with Toronto FC after run-in with coach - Toronto Star
B.C. Lions, Vancouver Whitecaps hopeful for fans' return to B.C. Place - Vancouver Province
VIDEO: Which Side of the Cali Clasico Does Alan Gordon Stand? - YouTube
National Women's Soccer LeagueSportsBeat KC: On Kansas City NWSL, Sporting SKC Alan Pulido - Kansas City Star
Photo gallery: KC NWSL 0, Chicago Red Stars 2 - Kansas City Star
Orlando Pride stars success reflects team-wide improvement - Orlando Sentinel
Portland Timbers round into form; Thorns look to snap losing skid against Gotham FC: Soccer Weekend - Portland Oregonian
VIDEO: North Carolina Courage vs. Racing Louisville FC: May 28, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: NWSL Look Back: Episode 1: Merritt Mathias - YouTube
United Soccer League ChampionshipAtlanta United 2s Aiden McFadden still living a dream - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Zach Zandi a force in the middle for Switchbacks - Colorado Springs Gazette
Watch Live: San Diego Loyal vs. Las Vegas Lights FC - FOX 5
Hartford Athletic making their name in the USL behind a group of players with growing international success - Hartford Courant
Hartford Athletic making their name in the USL behind a group of players with growing international success - Hartford Courant
NM United preparing for Loudoun FC - KOBTV
New Mexico United looking to win - KRQE
Memphis 901 FC single-match tickets go on sale with no capacity limits - Memphis Commercial Appeal
Sacramento Republic FC prepares for showdown with Phoenix - Sacramento Bee
Sacramento Republic FC brings home defender from MLS team - Sacramento Bee
RSL goalkeeper David Ochoa quickly making an international name for himself - Salt Lake Tribune
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #NYvPIT: 05-28-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: USL Championship Goal of the Week Winner Presented by Select: Week 5 - YouTube
VIDEO: USL Championship Save of the Week Winner: Week 5 - YouTube
United Soccer League OneSoccer clubs plan for Fresno CA stadium has little support - Fresno Bee
Tormenta still searching for a spark - Statesboro Herald
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #NEvFTL: 05-28-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: USL League Save of the Week Winner: Week 7 - YouTube
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