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Headlines for June 28, 2021
Baseball
American AssociationFireworks set to go off in Chicago suburbs, northwest Indiana - Aurora Beacon News
For it to be this close to home and with the RedHawks, its a godsend"; Park River native Will Zimmerman living out professional dream playing in home state - Fargo Forum
RedHawks fall further behind in North race after loss - Fargo Forum
Canaries pick up big win over Railcats 12-8 - KELO
Explorers comeback falls short against Cleburne - KTIV
Dog dish: Saltdogs homer three times as rally falls short - Lincoln Journal Star
Photos: Saltdogs, Monarchs wrap up three-game series at Haymarket Park - Lincoln Journal Star
Around the Bases: Recapping Warner's return to Lincoln; Smith back soon - Lincoln Journal Star
Cleburne takes weekend series from Explorers - Sioux City Journal
RailCats box scores - Times of Northwest Indiana
RailCats fall to Sioux Falls; Nolan Clenney transferred to Mets - Times of Northwest Indiana
Appalachian LeagueFlyboys Shut Out Burlington To Complete Sweep - Greeneville Sun
Crowder leads Axmen to shutout of Doughboys - Johnson City Press
Crowder spearheads Axmen's shutout of Doughboys - Kingsport Times-News
Crowder, Axmen shut out Doughboys - Kingsport Times-News
Atlantic LeagueLancaster bombs Power 17-9 - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Southern Maryland completes 4-game sweep of last-place York Revolution - York Dispatch
Carolina LeagueRed Sox close series with walk-off victory over Hillcats - Lynchburg News & Advance
Lopez, Davis key wild Sox victory over Lynchburg - Roanoke Times & World News
Shorebirds' pitcher Jake Zebron returns home in pursuit of MLB diamond - Salisbury Daily Times
Eastern LeagueCurve fail to land any wins on weekend fishing trip - Altoona Mirror
What we learned: SeaWolves beat Akron, move to 6-0-2 in series in 2021 - Erie Times-News
Three-run eighth lifts Yard Goats past Flying Squirrels - Hartford Courant
Fisher Cats topped by Baysox - Manchester Union Leader
Fightin Phils Replay: Binghamton 10, Reading 8 - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Villar, Tostado homer to lead Richmond past Hartford Saturday - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Curve alum Kranick makes pitching debut for Pirates - WTAJ
Florida State LeagueTarpons trounce Flying Tigers - Lakeland Ledger
Flying Tigers snap 7-game skid - Lakeland Ledger
Frontier LeagueTrey Cochran-Gill hitting the right note as ValleyCats closer - Albany Times-Union
Boomers beat Joliet 10-1 - Chicago Daily Herald
Fireworks set to go off in Chicago suburbs, northwest Indiana - Chicago Daily Southtown
New York Boulders: Scoreboard and game results for 2021 season - Journal News
Crushers sweep Windy City, are over .500 for first time this season - Lorain Morning Journal
SPORTS: Mang, Miners rally but lose to Otters - The Southern
FRONTIER LEAGUE: Valleycats falter late, drop series finale to Washington, 7-4 - Troy Record
Wild Things rally for win - Washington Observer-Reporter
International LeagueRailRiders rout IronPigs for the fourth time in series, 19-1 on Sunday thanks to 23 hits including Chris Gittens' two home runs in the third inning. - Allentown Morning Call
Stripers road woes continue - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Bisons outlast Mets in 11 to complete stellar road trip with 10-2 mark - Buffalo News
Gittens drives in 8 as RailRiders slam IronPigs - Citizens Voice
New Columbus Crew stadium cements Arena District as sports destination - Columbus Dispatch
Want to watch the Crew, Blue Jackets, Clippers or Buckeyes? Here's what it costs. - Columbus Dispatch
Nolan Jones homers, has four RBI as Columbus Clippers top St. Paul Saints 8-6 - Columbus Dispatch
Road struggles continues for Stripers in loss at Norfolk - Gwinnett Daily Post
Louisville Bats surprise family with reunion with returning sergeant - Louisville Courier-Journal
Saints give up two big innings, lose 8-6 to Columbus - Minneapolis Star Tribune
With expanded roster, innings have added value for Tides - Newport News Daily Press
Gittens drives in 8 as RailRiders slam IronPigs - Scranton Times-Tribune
Syracuse Mets drop second extra inning game in a row to Buffalo, 9-7 - Syracuse Post Standard
Solheim Cup Captain to throw first pitch at Mud Hens game - Toledo Blade
Mud Hens hammer three home runs in 9-3 win over Memphis - Toledo Blade
Photo Gallery: Mud Hens 9, Redbirds 3 - Toledo Blade
Bisons top Syracuse in 11 innings, finish road trip with 10 wins in 12 games - Trentonian
Gittens leads RailRiders to romp over IronPigs - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Baseball dreams continue at Polar Park: Retirees take pride in being part of the WooSox experience - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Baz fans ten, Bulls fall 3-2 in extras - WRAL
Major League Baseball Draft LeagueThunder finish sweep of Keys - Frederick News-Post
Rallying try - Warren Tribune-Chronicle
Mavericks Independent Baseball LeagueCampesinos manager starts fundraiser for Mavs league players - Keizer Times
Midwest LeagueSnappers fall in wild matinee - Beloit Daily News
DaShawn Keirsey Jr. proves early his hamstring is fine - Cedar Rapids Gazette
Dragons split pair of games vs. West Michigan - Dayton Daily News
West Michigan Whitecaps outfielder caps cycle with walk-off homerun - Grand Rapids Press
Bringing out the lumber: Loons sweep Captains in the doubleheader - Midland Daily News
MLB mandate means Peoria Chiefs must renovate Dozer Park by 2025 - Peoria Journal Star
The South Bend Cubs closed their homestand with a win Sunday - South Bend Tribune
Northwest LeagueHighly touted prospect Rodriguez promoted to Double-A - Everett Herald
Dollard has strong Sox debut in Everetts win over Tri-City - Everett Herald
Diamond Beat: Mariners split two, Pickles win, Hops lose on Sunday - Portland Tribune
Willie MacIver hits first of four Spokane Indians homers in series-ending win over Hillsboro Hops - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Northwoods LeagueArea Sports Briefs: June 28 - Bismarck Tribune
Northwoods League: Huskies fail to glue together a string of wins - Duluth News-Tribune
Area roundup (6/27): Osseo Merchants win in walk-off fashion - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Booyah host families help ease transition for players - Green Bay Press Times
Jackrabbits sweep series with Rivets - Kokomo Tribune
Brendan Knoll shines with seven scoreless innings as Honkers stay hot - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Northwoods League: Willmar falls to St. Cloud again - West Central Tribune
Mallards win one, lose one - Wisconsin State Journal
Pacific AssociationSports briefs: San Rafael opens Little League pool play with big win - Marin Independent Journal
Pacific Coast LeagueIsotopes hit six home runs in win over Rainiers - KOBTV
Isotopes showcase their power in 11-4 victory over Tacoma on Sunday night - KRQE
Pioneer LeagueBoise Hawks hand Billings Mustangs ninth straight loss - Billings Gazette
Former Delta, CMU catcher Sandoval thrilled to be back at Suplizio with GJ Rockies - Grand Junction Sentinel
Roskam's grand slam lifts GJ - Grand Junction Sentinel
Late surge propels Missoula PaddleHeads past Ogden Raptors - Missoulian
Ogden Raptors falter late in Sunday loss at Missoula - Ogden Standard-Examiner
South Atlantic LeagueIronBirds split weekend games, finish series against Rome with 2-4 mark - Baltimore Sun
Hot Rods rally past Crawdads for 13-9 win - Bowling Green Daily News
Hot Rods rally past Crawdads for 13-9 win - Bowling Green Daily News
Hot Rods 13, Crawdads 9 - Bowling Green Daily News
Crawdads preview: Hickory welcomes Asheville for 6 games - Hickory Daily Record
Southern LeagueHelp could be on the way for Chattanooga Lookouts through congressional relief act - Chattanooga Times & Free Press
Rocket City Earns Split After Hitting Five Home Runs - Chattanoogan
In divided time, Pensacola Seagulls created unifying baseball community - Pensacola News Journal
Texas LeagueSod Poodles snap three-game losing skid, win 5-2 over Hooks - Amarillo Globe-News
Hooks catcher Korey Lee earns Double-A Central honor - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Hooks vs. San Antonio Missions: What you need to know - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Drillers win on Jeren Kendall walk-off grand slam - KTUL
ROCKHOUNDS REPORT: Wichita sweeps Midland in DH - Midland Reporter Telegram
MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: RockHounds swept by Wind Surge in doubleheader - Odessa American
Drillers update: Michael Grove delivers best start of the season - Tulsa World
Drillers rally past Cards after rain delay - Tulsa World
Jeren Kendall rallies Drillers again with walk-off grand slam - Tulsa World
Basketball
Canadian Elite Basketball LeagueGuelph Nighthawks kick off season Monday night - Guelph Today
Sask. Rattlers fall to Fraser Valley Bandits in 2021 CEBL season-opener - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Women's National Basketball AssociationPhotos: Phoenix Mercury vs. LA Sparks - Arizona Republic
Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi - Arizona Republic
Taurasi surpasses 9,000 career points, leading Mercury to win in her return - Arizona Republic
Maya Moore to receive Arthur Ashe Award at The ESPYS - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Connecticut ends Chicago Sky's 7-game win streak - Chicago Daily Herald
Cold-shooting Sky fall at Connecticut - Chicago Sun Times
Chicago Skys 7-game win streak ends - Chicago Tribune
Bonner, Sun beat Sky 74-58, end Chicago's 7-game win streak - Connecticut Post
Connecticut Sun demolish hottest team in the league in 74-58 win. Now, they add Jonquel Jones back. - Hartford Courant
Chelsea Gray takes over game for Aces in OT win over Storm - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Diana Taurasi, Mercury too much for Sparks - Los Angeles Daily News
Maya Moore to receive Arthur Ashe Award at The ESPYS - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Best center ever? Watch Lynx star Sylvia Fowles make that case - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Seattle Storm fall to Las Vegas 95-92 in OT on Chelsea Gray's jumper - My Northwest
VIDEO: DeWanna Bonner Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week: Week 6 - YouTube
VIDEO: Sylvia Fowles Named Western Conference Player of the Week: Week 6 - YouTube
VIDEO: Plays of the Week: Week 6 - YouTube
VIDEO: Top Plays of Night: June 27, 2021 - YouTube
Football
Canadian Football LeagueRoughriders' Brendon LaBatte taking the season off - Regina Leader-Post
Champions Indoor FootballDefense leads Venom over Texas Jets 44-21 - Amarillo Globe-News
Indoor Football LeagueGladiators fall short in high-scoring game - KOBTV
Wranglers outlast Sugar Skulls to capture 1st win in franchise history - Prescott Daily Courier
Hockey
ECHLSC Stingrays bounce back to even Kelly Cup finals series - Charleston Post and Courier
Reminders for K's fans from Coliseum - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Komets come home tied at 1 - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
'They showed us': Komets fall 4-2 in Game 2 of Finals - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Komets fall 4-2, Kelly Cup Finals tied at 1 - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Goaltender Christopoulos builds on success started with Walleye - Toledo Blade
Goaltender Christopoulos builds on success started with Walleye - Toledo Blade
North American Hockey LeagueVIDEO: 2021 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament - Central vs Midwest - 6/19/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: 2021 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament - South vs East - 6/19/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: 2021 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament - East vs Central - 6/20/21 - YouTube
VIDEO: 2021 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament - Midwest vs South - 6/20/21 - YouTube
Ontario Hockey LeagueFormer junior hockey stars launch initiative introducing disadvantaged youth to golf - Ottawa Citizen
Former junior hockey stars launch initiative introducing disadvantaged youth to golf - Ottawa Sun
How Paul McIntosh went from Peterborough Petes player to OHL coach and then pro scout - Peterborough Examiner
Peterborough Petes to face Sudbury Wolves in home opener on Oct. 14 - Peterborough Examiner
Greyhounds extend contracts of three coaches - Soo Today
Malik not returning, Greyhounds to select two players in Import Draft - Soo Today
Premier Hockey FederationWomens hockey league in private ownership after 2 sales - Buffalo News
NWHL announces sale of Buffalo Beauts - WGRZ
United States Hockey LeagueUSHL commissioner Bill Robertson discusses his new position, discusses his career in pro sports, WCHA on The Rink Live podcast - Fargo Forum
USHL: Fighting Saints hire former NHL assistant as head coach - Telegraph Herald
USHL: Fighting Saints excited to open camp back up to fans - Telegraph Herald
Western Hockey LeagueDillabough moves on from Wheat Kings - Brandon Sun
Moose Jaw Warriors Home Schedule Released - Discover Moose Jaw
Carey Price's junior GM played coy with his WHL rivals in a bid to land star netminder - Vancouver Province
Brendan Gallagher's still the same feisty, fearless workhorse that starred for the Vancouver Giants - Vancouver Province
Lacrosse
Premier Lacrosse LeagueTeat's Nine Points Propel Atlas to Thrilling 18-17 Win Over Cannons, Chrome End Whips' Streak - Inside Lacrosse
Chaos Secure First Win Behind OKeefe 2-Pointer, Ament Leads Archers' Waterdogs Demolition - Inside Lacrosse
Other
Major League RugbyVIDEO: Try of the Week: Presented by Rhino Rugby - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: San Diego vs Austin - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Seattle vs LA - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Atlanta vs DC - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: New England vs NOLA - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Houston vs Utah - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Toronto vs New York - YouTube
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueCavalry FC open long-awaited third season with win over York United FC - Calgary Sun
CPL Roundup: Valour FC blank defending champions Forge FC 2-0 - Toronto Star
Valour FC stuns defending CPL champs - Winnipeg Free Press
CPL Roundup: Valour blank defending champs Forge - Winnipeg Free Press
Valour FC opens CPL season with impressive 2-0 win over defending champion Forge - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: CanPL Opening Weekend Roundtable: Gale's Quips, Valour's Doubters, Pacific's Goals + More - YouTube
Major League SoccerAtlanta United draws with Red Bulls - Access North Georgia
Southern Fried Soccer: Atlanta United 0, Red Bulls 0 - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United suffers player losses in draw with Red Bulls - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Uniteds offense may have found a spark - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United 0, Red Bulls 0: What was said - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United-N.Y. Red Bulls highlights (June 27, 2021) - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Austin FC: Player ratings improve in scoreless draw versus Columbus - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC midfielder Alex Ring discusses home tie to Columbus Crew - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff discusses home draw the Columbus Crew - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC: Another scoreless draw at Q2 Stadium for expansion team - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC: Team battled Columbus Crew to a scoreless draw - Austin American-Statesman
FC Dallas turns back Revolution - Boston Globe
Major League Soccer investigating verbal abuse charges - Boston Globe
The Revolution had their five-game win streak snapped in Dallas on Sunday night. - Boston Herald
FC Cincinnati: Luciano Acosta named to MLS Team of the Week - Cincinnati Enquirer
New Columbus Crew stadium cements Arena District as sports destination - Columbus Dispatch
Takeaways: Austin FC gives Columbus Crew everything it's got - Columbus Dispatch
The moments that led to the Crew opening new stadium, Lower.com Field - Columbus Dispatch
Want to watch the Crew, Blue Jackets, Clippers or Buckeyes? Here's what it costs. - Columbus Dispatch
Crew gets out of first game against Austin FC with a scoreless draw - Columbus Dispatch
Ricardo Pepi leads FC Dallas to victory over New England Revolution, snapping winless streak - Dallas Morning News
Inter Miami using Fort Lauderdale CF to develop MLS players - Florida Sun-Sentinel
Matt Bruderek leads taking care of Inter Miami's fields - Florida Sun-Sentinel
Dynamo complete transfer of F Christian Ramirez to Aberdeen - Gwinnett Daily Post
Thiago scores late, NYCFC complete comeback win over D.C. United - Gwinnett Daily Post
Brad Guzan helps Atlanta secure 0-0 draw with Red Bulls - Gwinnett Daily Post
MLS investigating report of racial slur by Loons player at Portland star Chara - Minneapolis Star Tribune
CF Montreal sign Icelandic D Robert Thorkelsson - Montreal Gazette
Nashville SC is extending the Jhonder Cdiz' through the 2021 season - Nashville Tennessean
Carlos Coronel, Brad Guzan strong in net as Red Bulls tie Atlanta United - New York Newsday
Keaton Parks andThiago score late goals to lead NYCFC over DC United - New York Newsday
Highlights: Red Bulls, Atlanta United play to scoreless draw - New York Newsday
Readers respond: Portland has no sporting chance - Portland Oregonian
Loons are hottest team in MLSs Western Conference since early May - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Thiago, NYCFC stuns D.C. United with late goal - Washington Post
Columbus Crew offers fans sneak peek at new Lower.com Stadium - WCMH
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Austin FC vs. Columbus Crew: June 27, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Orlando Looks Like An MLS Cup Contender, Ricardo Pepi Looks Like a $10 Million Striker - YouTube
VIDEO: Lightning Strikes When 17-Year-Old Scores a Bicycle Kick #Shorts - YouTube
VIDEO: Chicharito Scores Twice, Cincinnati Downs Toronto, Seattle Hot Streak Continues: MLS Review Show - YouTube
VIDEO: Red Card Missed in Seattle vs. Vancouver? - YouTube
National Women's Soccer LeagueSportsBeat KC: Ted Lasso introduces Vlatko Andonovskis team - Kansas City Star
3 things we learned from the Orlando Prides 2-1 loss at Houston - Orlando Sentinel
Readers respond: Thorns outrageous ticket policy - Portland Oregonian
Readers respond: Portland has no sporting chance - Portland Oregonian
United Soccer League ChampionshipLocomotive welcome back Velasquez - El Paso Times
Locomotive set for match with Rio Grande Valley - El Paso Times
Sebastian Velasquez to return to El Paso Locomotive - El Paso Times
United coach talks missed opportunities following loss - KOBTV
On The Pitch: Strong Start, Barry Takes Over - KOBTV
Sac Republic falls to Phoenix Rising 2-1 in first home match in three weeks - Sacramento Bee
VIDEO: USL Championship Goal of the Week Nominees Presented by Select: Week 10 - YouTube
United Soccer League OneHelp could be on the way for Chattanooga Lookouts through congressional relief act - Chattanooga Times & Free Press
VIDEO: USL League One Goal of the Week Presented by Select: Week 12 - YouTube
VIDEO: USL League One Save of the Week Winner: Week 11 - YouTube
VIDEO: USL League One Save of the Week Winner: Week 9 - YouTube
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