Today's Alternative and Minor League Sports Headlines from OurSports Central
Headlines for June 29, 2021
Baseball
American AssociationRedHawks third baseman Pina says 'confidence is high' and so is his batting average - Fargo Forum
Can't stop 'em? RedHawks opt to outscore 'em in win over Goldeyes - Fargo Forum
WATCH NOW: 'I just love playing here:' X's closer Matt Pobereyko is dominating the competition - Sioux City Journal
'I just love playing here:' X's closer Matt Pobereyko is dominating the competition - Sioux City Journal
Appalachian LeagueDanville Otterbots split 4-game homestand - Danville Register & Bee
River Riders defeat Otterbots splitting weekend series... E-town finishes road trip 5-1; 7-1 against the East Division - Elizabethton Star
Atlantic LeagueRockers deal Legends first home loss - High Point Enterpise
York Revoultion pitcher Alex Sanabia contract purchased New York Mets - York Dispatch
California LeagueHere is what Ports fans should expect as games move to full capacity - Stockton Record
Eastern LeagueOscar Gonzalez stays hot during RubberDucks' recent skid - Akron Beacon Journal
Orioles minor league report: Yusniel Diaz hits well at Norfolk; top pitching prospects pile up strikeouts - Annapolis Capital Gazette
Oscar Gonzalez stays hot during RubberDucks' recent skid - Canton Repository
SeaWolves hope for fireworks on field and off as Reading visits Erie - Erie Times-News
This week at The Dunk: Altoona Curve visit Yard Goats - Hartford Courant
Frontier LeagueMinor league baseball: A Horizon League player of the year at Illinois-Chicago, former San Francisco Giants farmhand Rob Calabrese is back on the field playing for the ThunderBolts - Chicago Daily Southtown
Wild Things' Campagna named FL Player of Week - Washington Observer-Reporter
Red-hot Otters own best record in the Frontier League | Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW) - WEHT
International LeagueIronPigs to become the 'Whiz Kids' for one night only - Allentown Morning Call
Ohio Stadium, Nationwide arena and more Columbus venues - Columbus Dispatch
History of stadiums in Columbus: Recreation Park to Lower.com Field - Columbus Dispatch
Series glance: Jumbo Shrimp at Memphis Redbirds, June 29 - Florida Times-Union
Sen. Mark Warner proposes help from Congress for minor league baseball - Newport News Daily Press
Two more New York Mets added to Syracuses roster on rehab assignments - Syracuse Post Standard
Major League Baseball Draft LeagueOpinions vary about State College Spikes and the MLB Draft League - Centre Daily Times
Mavericks Independent Baseball LeagueCampesinos rally to beat Volcanoes - Keizer Times
Midwest LeagueSnappers to open new stadium Aug. 3 - Beloit Daily News
TinCaps to offer free COVID-19 vaccines Thursday - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
New York-Penn LeagueMinor League Parks, Stripped of Americas Pastime, Await New Fates - New York Times
Northwest LeagueAquaSox weekly update: Pitchers shine as Sox dominate Tri-City - Everett Herald
Spokane Indians games pushed back due to heat - KXLY
Locally: Spokane Indians help restore field in Wellpinit - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Mariners prospect Julio Rodriguez makes jump to Double-A Arkansas - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Spokane Indians change game times this week due to heat - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Northwoods LeagueExpress ride 3-run 1st to win against Rox - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Booyah fall in rain-shortened game - Green Bay Press Times
Rafters too much for Andrew Neu, Mallards - Wisconsin State Journal
Pacific Coast LeagueRuiz finds out quickly that he belongs with Isotopes - Albuquerque Journal
Chihuahuas' Patrick Kivlehan Named Triple-A West Player of the Week - El Paso Times
Skeeters offense slowed in bumpy week - Fort Bend Star
Pioneer LeagueBillings Mustangs end 9-game losing streak with dramatic win - Billings Gazette
Chukars win streak at 11 after sweep of Vibes - Idaho Falls Post Register
Missoula PaddleHeads jump in front early, hold off Ogden Raptors - Missoulian
Center of attention: Paddleheads star outfielder has strong support system in wife - Missoulian
Ogden Raptors outmatched again by Missoula in another long shootout - Ogden Standard-Examiner
South Atlantic LeagueOrioles minor league report: Yusniel Diaz hits well at Norfolk; top pitching prospects pile up strikeouts - Baltimore Sun
Rome Braves head to Delaware for series with Wilmington - Rome News-Tribune
Southern LeagueHelp could be on the way for Chattanooga Lookouts through congressional relief act - Chattanooga Times & Free Press
Lookouts' Ashcraft Named Double-A South Player Of The Week - Chattanoogan
Texas LeagueSod Poodles Baseball: Looking ahead to Wichita series - Amarillo Globe-News
MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Recent RockHounds call-ups look to make impact - Odessa American
Drillers update: Double-A Central honors Ryan Pepiot as pitcher of the week - Tulsa World
Basketball
BIG3BIG3 broadcasting additions this year include John Salley as sideline reporter, Lisa Leslie - Awful Announcing
Canadian Elite Basketball LeagueNighthawks lose big in season opener - Guelph Today
Blackjacks rebound with impressive win over Nighthawks - Ottawa Citizen
Blackjacks rebound with impressive win over Nighthawks - Ottawa Citizen
CEBL: Sask. Rattlers drop home-opener 73-71 to Hamilton Honey Badgers - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Back on the hardwood: Rattlers renew acquaintances with Saskatoon - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Women's National Basketball AssociationWith 99% vaccination rate, WNBA reports zero COVID cases - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Taurasi will stand alone in 9,000-point club for some time - Connecticut Post
Maya Moore to receive 2021 Arthur Ashe award for work in criminal justice reform - Connecticut Post
Jonquel Jones slated to rejoin Connecticut Sun after dominant showing at FIBA EuroBasket - Connecticut Post
Liberty trying to finish off double vs. Dream - Gwinnett Daily Post
Indiana Fever sign third-round pick Chelsey Perry - Indianapolis Star
Sparks roster gets smaller as Kristine Anigwe and Bria Holmes are waived - Los Angeles Daily News
The Sports Report: Clippers in familiar playoff territory - Los Angeles Times
Souhan: Sylvia Fowles stands out on a weekend of star turns by Minnesota athletes - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Lynx waive Rachel Banham to clear salary cap room, with hope of re-signing her - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Sun figured out how to win without Jonquel Jones - New London Day
Sun have figured out ways to win without Jonquel Jones - New London Day
At the halfway mark, the Liberty are what their record says they are - New York Daily News
Lynx waive former Gophers star Rachel Banham - St. Paul Pioneer Press
VIDEO: NEW YORK LIBERTY vs. ATLANTA DREAM: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS (June 29, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Courtney Williams Leads Way with 18 PTS (June 29, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: CONNECTICUT SUN vs. WASHINGTON MYSTICS: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS (June 29, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Jonquel Jones Returns to Sun, Drops Double-Double (June 29, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Tina Charles Notches 5th Straight Game with 25+ PTS (June 29, 2021) - YouTube
Football
Canadian Football LeagueLet there be fans, Hamiltons Forge FC says - Hamilton Spectator
Restrictions should be relaxed for vaccinated players, Als' Adams Jr. says - Montreal Gazette
Fajardo leads Roughriders' quarterbacks - Regina Leader-Post
Saskatchewan Roughriders counting on quarterback Cody Fajardo in 2021 - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Roughriders' Brendon LaBatte taking the 2021 season off - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Champions Indoor FootballForce indoor football vs. Salina Liberty - Newton Kansan
Indoor Football LeagueVIDEO: Week 10 Offensive Player of the Week: Verlon Reed, Jr., QB NAZ Wranglers - YouTube
VIDEO: Week 10 Defensive Player of the Week: Jermaine Robinson, DB Sioux Falls Storm - YouTube
VIDEO: Week 10 Special Teams Player of the Week: Marques Rodgers, WR Frisco Fighters - YouTube
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueCity of Abbotsford, Canucks finalize partnership agreement - Abbotsford News
Lamoriello: Islanders will play 2021 preseason games at Bridgeport's Webster Bank Arena - Connecticut Post
Canucks: Johnson waiting on AHL team name, welcomes fame of Sedins - Ottawa Citizen
Vancouver Canucks and City of Abbotsford make AHL deal official - Vancouver Province
ECHLSC Stingrays need more road magic at Fort Wayne to claim Kelly Cup - Charleston Post and Courier
ECHL's equipment managers collectively honored - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
ECHL recognizes all team trainers for yearend honor - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Nellis focuses on Cup, not his scoring stats - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Maine Mariners expected to become an affiliate of the Boston Bruins - Portland Press Herald
North American Hockey LeagueIceRays announced 60-game schedule for 2021-22 season - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Hockey hopefuls fuel their dreams at Jets camp - Janesville Gazette
Coaching shakeup for Magicians brings a familiar face back to Richfield - Richfield Sun Current
Ontario Hockey LeagueHere's what to expect when OHL games return (hopefully) this fall - London Free Press
Knights kick off season with back-to-back games against Attack - London Free Press
Ottawa 67's will finally return in October - Ottawa Citizen
CRACKS OF DON: Destiny started forming for Habs-Bolts showdown during three-minute span a half decade ago - Ottawa Citizen
GAME ON: Ottawa 67's will finally return in October - Ottawa Citizen
Rangers will host rival Guelph Storm for long-awaited OHL home opener - Waterloo Record
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey LeagueCape Breton Eagles' MacPherson nominated for academic advisor of the year - Cape Breton Post
Cape Breton Eagles to pick fourth overall at Canadian Hockey League Import Draft - Cape Breton Post
Former Cape Breton Screaming Eagles head coach Vincent joins Blue Jackets coaching staff - Cape Breton Post
Czech forward Jakub Brabenec looking forward to finally joining Charlottetown Islanders - Charlottetown Guardian
Phoenix drafts Magog standout with first overall pick - Sherbrooke Record
United States Hockey LeagueUSHL: Fighting Saints land NHL assistant for head coaching position - Telegraph Herald
Western Hockey LeagueKelowna Rockets alumni contend for Stanley Cup - Kelowna Capital News
Hurricanes announce home game schedule for 2021-22 WHL season - Lethbridge Herald
Raiders to make one pick in CHL Import Draft - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Red Deer Rebels release home dates for 2021-22 WHL season - Red Deer Advocate
Broncos Release Home Schedule - Swift Current Online
Lacrosse
National Lacrosse LeagueAndrew Kew spreading word about Albany FireWolves - Albany Times-Union
Other
Major League RugbyVIDEO: Top 5 Tries: Round 15 - YouTube
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueWanderers gunning for first win of CPL season - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Let there be fans, Hamiltons Forge FC says - Hamilton Spectator
Major League SoccerAtlanta United supporters take heart, you arent following Toronto - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Former Atlanta United coach Frank de Boer quits as Netherlands coach - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Josef Martinez, Ronald Hernandez cleared to train with Atlanta United - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Uniteds Martinez, Hernandez cleared to train with team - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Golden: Austin FC was scoreless for the seventh time in first 11 games - Austin American-Statesman
Charlotte FC signs Cary, NC native Adam Armour to MLS roster - Charlotte Observer
Charlotte FC signs NC native Adam Armour as latest player - Charlotte Observer
Ohio Stadium, Nationwide arena and more Columbus venues - Columbus Dispatch
Inside Lower.com Field, the Crew's new stadium - Columbus Dispatch
'Bold, dynamic, innovative': Columbus Crew's new stadium officially opens - Columbus Dispatch
10 cool features at Columbus Crews Lower.com Field fans should know - Columbus Dispatch
History of stadiums in Columbus: Recreation Park to Lower.com Field - Columbus Dispatch
Columbus Crew feels confident it can improve in stretch of home games with new stadium opening - Columbus Dispatch
RSL to return to full capacity at Rio Tinto Stadium for July 4 weekend - KSL
LAFCs Larry Freedman, Galaxys Chris Klein named co-chairs of L.A. World Cup Host Committee - Los Angeles Daily News
Galaxys Chicharito Hernandez, LAFCs Carlos Vela part of MLS All-Star Skills Challenge - Los Angeles Daily News
Soccer newsletter: Men in Blazers star pens a moving book - Los Angeles Times
Why Chicharito and Carlos Vela won't get called up by Mexico - Los Angeles Times
Adrian Heath: Minnesota United `very, very strong' behind player accused of racial slur - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Mexico soccer friendly vs Panama in Nashville: What you need to know - Nashville Tennessean
Major League Soccer team will keep some COVID-19 precautions in place but will not require masks. - Salt Lake Tribune
San Jose Earthquakes fire GM Jesse Fioranelli in major shakeup - San Jose Mercury News
Four Loons respond to Franco Fragapane being accused of racist slur - St. Paul Pioneer Press
LIVE: Ribbon cutting ceremony being held for Lower.com Stadium - WCMH
FC Cincinnati win streak gives hope for turning the corner - WCPO
National Women's Soccer LeagueVIDEO: Verizon Save of the Week Nominees: Week 6 - YouTube
United Soccer League ChampionshipEnergy FC beats Atlanta United 2 to win third straight match - Daily Oklahoman
Watch Live: San Diego Loyal vs Oakland Roots SC - FOX 5
Azira coaching up United's club team - KOBTV
VIDEO: USL Championship Save of the Week Nominees: Week 10 - YouTube
VIDEO: USL Championship Player of the Week - Hadji Barry, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC - YouTube
United Soccer League OneRochester Rhinos, Jamie Vardy creating reality TV show about team - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
VIDEO: USL League One Save of the Week: Week 12 - YouTube
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