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Headlines for June 30, 2021

Baseball

American Association
Behind solid mound work, RedHawks thump Goldeyes - Fargo Forum
Fireworks set to go off in Chicago suburbs, northwest Indiana - Chicago Tribune - Gary Post-Tribune
Tokyo bound: Canaries trio to play in Summer Olympics - KELO
Explorers shutout Apollos in series opener - KTIV
Dog dish: Cleburne downs Lincoln as Smith inches closer to another franchise mark - Lincoln Journal Star
WATCH NOW: X's closer Matt Pobereyko discusses his pursuit of the team's saves record - Sioux City Journal
RailCats starter Trevor Lubking earns honor - Times of Northwest Indiana

Appalachian League
Pulaski duo earn Appy League honors - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE: Save the date; Lebanon state champion pitcher Buchanan to join Bristol State Liners by July 8 - Bristol Herald Courier
APPALCHIAN LEAGUE: Cort overrules Judge; State Liners topple Otterbots, 3-2 - Bristol Herald Courier
River Riders hang on after Doughboys rally - Johnson City Press
Spears RBI single in 10th lifts Axmen over WhistlePigs - Kingsport Times-News

Atlantic League
York Revolution's July4York celebration to feature a double fireworks show - ABC 27
Atlantic League: Power blown out by Lexington 13-1 - Charleston Gazette-Mail
York edges Rockers, 5-4 - High Point Enterpise
Fourth-inning outburst helps York Revolution storm back for win - York Dispatch

Carolina League
Delmarva powers its way past Lynchburg in series opener - Lynchburg News & Advance
Sox rock FredNats in series opener - Roanoke Times & World News
McFarling: Matt Doughty's field of dreams keeps expanding - Roanoke Times & World News
Former Delmarva Shorebirds' Australian pitcher gets 1st Orioles win - Salisbury Daily Times
Area Sports Briefs: Honeycutt Male Athlete of the Year for CCC - Salisbury Post

Eastern League
Plesac, Perez, and Reyes rehab with Akron RubberDucks - Akron Beacon Journal
Phillies prospect Bryson Stott wants to be great in all facets. He's asking all the right questions and doing well since his promotion to Double-A Reading. - Allentown Morning Call
Curve game postponed; doubleheader Thursday - Altoona Mirror
The Bowie Baysox will be hosting fireworks and concert on the 4th of July - Annapolis Capital Gazette
Top prospect Adley Rutschman, pitcher Marcos Dipln to represent Orioles in 2021 MLB All-Star Futures Game - Annapolis Capital Gazette
Reading Fightin' Phils top SeaWolves in opener of series in Erie - Erie Times-News
Erie SeaWolves highlights, June 29 - Erie Times-News
A look at the Phillies' Top Ten prospects, and how they're progressing - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Phillies prospect Bryson Stott selected for Futures Game - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Fightin Phils Replay: Reading 9, Erie 3 - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Altoona Curve hosts blood drive with Red Cross - WTAJ

Florida State League
Tortugas top Flying Tigers late - Lakeland Ledger

Frontier League
Crushers hammered by Slammers in 8-2 loss - Chronicle-Telegram
Fireworks set to go off in Chicago suburbs, northwest Indiana - Elgin Courier News
Crushers hoping for surge in attendance during current homestand - Lorain Morning Journal
Joliet roughs up Crushers with help from long ball - Lorain Morning Journal
One bad inning costly for Wild Things - Washington Observer-Reporter

International League
Phillies prospect Bryson Stott wants to be great in all facets. He's asking all the right questions and doing well since his promotion to Double-A Reading. - Allentown Morning Call
Phillies affiliation: Close friends Brock Stassi, Logan Moore happy to be back with the organization that drafted them a decade ago. - Allentown Morning Call
Drew Waters, Michael Harris named to 2021 Futures Game roster - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Around the Braves farm system: Whos trending upward - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Record steals pave way for another win - Citizens Voice
Toledo Mud Hens hit three home runs in 7-3 win over Columbus Clippers - Columbus Dispatch
Sliding Stripers lose again at Durham - Gwinnett Daily Post
Just-promoted pitcher Winder will represent Twins at Futures Game - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Miranda homers three times in Saints debut on 23rd birthday - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Tides cant cling to three leads, fall at Charlotte in 13 innings - Newport News Daily Press
Auction house lost Rochester family's rare Babe Ruth photo: Lawsuit - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Drew Stankiewicz is first independent, triple-A Saints player - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Mirandas career night leads Saints romp - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Syracuse Mets lineup welcomes another pair of rehabbing New York regulars - Syracuse Post Standard
Rehabbing New York players help Syracuse win series opener against Red Wings, 9-5 - Syracuse Post Standard
Briggs: Bobb Vergiels cherishing his return to the minors (and college) in Toledo - Toledo Blade
Mud Hens put on power display in 7-3 win over Clippers - Toledo Blade
Briggs: Bobb Vergiels cherishing his return to the minors (and college) in Toledo - Toledo Blade
Bisons Notes: Red-hot Kevin Smith making his case to Blue Jays - Trentonian
Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius collects two hits in Triple-A rehab game in Trenton - Trentonian
Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius one of four rehabbing big leaguers in Trenton - Trentonian
Ninth straight opening loss doesnt trump nice night for Tides fans - Virginian Pilot
National Buffalo Wing Festival moving to Highmark Stadium - WGRZ
RailRiders prevail in eventful ninth inning to win first game in Worcester - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Worcester Red Sox, Tanner Houck, Jeter Downs, Jarren Duran - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
New entrances, playground highlight latest additions to Polar Park experience - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Bulls topple Gwinnett 8-3 - WRAL

Major League Baseball Draft League
Full list of summer events for July 2021 near State College, PA - Centre Daily Times
Keys give up four home runs, fall to Black Bears - Frederick News-Post
Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius collects two hits in Triple-A rehab game in Trenton - Trentonian
Its crunch time for Cutters looking to impress scouts - Williamsport Sun-Gazette

Midwest League
Snappers' Johnston on a hot streak - Beloit Daily News
Snappers fall in series opener - Beloit Daily News
Nick Lodolo will represent Cincinnati Reds in Futures Game - Dayton Daily News
Dragons hold off Lugnuts - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps come back twice, steal Great Lakes series-opener - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps beat Great Lakes, 6-5, in 11 innings - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Pregame: TinCaps (22-25) vs. Great Lakes (25-23) - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Tuesday Gallery TinCaps vs Great Lakes - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Loons hit three homers in 11-inning loss to TinCaps in Indiana - Midland Daily News
Bandits blanked for second time this season - Quad City Times
Photos: River Bandits host Cedar Rapids - Quad City Times
Captains-South Bend game postponed by rain - Willoughby News-Herald

Northwest League
AquaSox pitcher Hancock selected to MLBs All-Star Futures Game - Everett Herald
GALLERY: AquaSox power past Canadians for 5th win in a row - Everett Herald
Diamond Beat: Jays club Mariners; Hops lose, Pickles win big - Portland Tribune
Prized prospect Jordyn Adams drives in two, Tri-City Dust Devils edge Spokane Indians - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Spokane Indians notebook: Team will try to beat the heat; Rockies promote Willie MacIver - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Fans poised to return to sports arenas across B.C. - Vancouver Province

Northwoods League
BobKats, Jackrabbits and more in sports briefs for Wednesday, June 30 - Kokomo Tribune
Rochester's Mac Horvath stays hot with clutch homer to spark Honkers - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Bucks' Josh Kasevich wants to play for as long as he can - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Max Jung-Goldberg drives in 7 in Bucks' win - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Northwoods League: Rochester's home dooms Willmar - West Central Tribune
Mallards fall to Wisconsin Rapids - Wisconsin State Journal

Pacific Association
Salina Stockade opt out of home games at Dean Evans Stadium - Salina Journal

South Atlantic League
IronBirds open series with 7-3 win over Brooklyn - Baltimore Sun
Hot Rods walk-off Greensboro for Jeff Smith's 900th career win - Bowling Green Daily News
Greensboro Grasshoppers' Quinn Priester selected for All-Star Futures Game - Greensboro News and Record
Winston-Salem Dash's Yoelqui Cespedes chosen for All-Star Futures Game - Winston-Salem Journal

Southern League
Blue Wahoos baseball: Max Meyer dazzles in series-opening victory - Pensacola News Journal

Texas League
Ozier ready to put stamp on Travelers - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Hooks Baseball: Pedro Len to represent Astros, Hooks at Futures Game - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
ROCKHOUNDS REPORT: Former Texas Tech star leads Frisco past Midland - Midland Reporter Telegram
Sports briefs - Newton Kansan
Naturals named to Futures Game roster - Springdale Morning News
Drillers update: Rincon's grand slam powers Drillers past Arkansas - Tulsa World

Basketball

BIG3
Ice Cubes Big3 basketball back in Las Vegas July 31-Aug. 7 - KLAS-TV

Canadian Elite Basketball League
Fraser Valley Bandits tame River Lions to improve to 2-0 - Abbotsford News
Fans poised to return to sports arenas across B.C. - Vancouver Province

NBA G League
VIDEO: LIMITLESS by Kumho Tire: Teaser - YouTube

Women's National Basketball Association
Phoenix Mercury become first pro women's team with sports betting partnership - Arizona Republic
Mercury seeking first season series win over Minnesota Lynx since 2015 - Arizona Republic
Courtney Williams leads Dream over Liberty - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Parker leads WNBA All-Star team that will face US Olympians - Chicago Daily Herald
Candace Parker headlines WNBA All-Star team - Chicago Tribune
Jonquel Jones scores 23 in return from EuroBasket tournament - Connecticut Post
Dallas Wings Arike Ogunbowale, Satou Sabally named WNBA All-Stars - Dallas Morning News
Liberty falter down the stretch as Dream win - Gwinnett Daily Post
A unicorn and the Mother of Dragons, Jonquel Jones dazzles with first game back with the Connecticut Sun - Hartford Courant
Jonquel Jones returns, leads Connecticut Sun past Washington Mystics - Hartford Courant
Aces Liz Cambage, Dearica Hamby named WNBA All-Stars - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Aces approach midway point as best offensive team in WNBA - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Depleted Sparks take on leagues best, starting with Las Vegas Wednesday - Los Angeles Daily News
Sparks entering a make-or-break homestand against the WNBA's top two teams - Los Angeles Times
Lynx players Achonwa, Carleton headed to Olympics for Team Canada - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Lynx-Phoenix game preview - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Parker leads WNBA All-Star team that will face U.S. Olympians - New London Day
Jones returns in big way as Sun roll past Mystics 90-71 - New London Day
Libertys Betnijah Laney named to her first WNBA All-Star team - New York Daily News
Liberty waive veteran center Kiah Stokes - New York Daily News
Liberty loses to Atlanta, fall under .500 at 8-9 - New York Daily News
Williams hits go-ahead shot, Atlanta beats New York 73-69 - New York Newsday
New York Liberty fall to 8-9 with loss to Atlanta Dream - New York Post
Jonquel Jones scores 23 in return; Sun top Mystics - Norwich Bulletin
Column: WNBA aside, player vaccinations remain an issue - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Lynx center Sylvia Fowles is reminding everyone, yet again, that shes the best to do it - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Mystics Leilani Mitchell heating up just in time for Olympics - Washington Post
The Mystics, with a Select Six available players, are outnumbered at home by the Sun - Washington Post
VIDEO: CHICAGO SKY vs. DALLAS WINGS: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 30, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Kahleah Copper Leads Sky Past Wings with 17 PTS (June 30, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: Top 5 Plays: June 29, 2021 - YouTube

Football

Canadian Football League
Stampeders understandably not worried about perceived lack of experience - Calgary Sun
Alouettes' Hugo Richard decides his future is in engineering - Montreal Gazette
Saskatchewan hits its 70 per cent target for first-dose vaccinations - Regina Leader-Post
Powell rolls on with Roughriders - Regina Leader-Post
Moe cites privacy in rejecting vaccine passports for stadium events - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Fans poised to return to sports arenas across B.C. - Vancouver Province
Elks roll with the changes - Winnipeg Free Press
BOMBSHELLS: Bombers heading into training camp with question marks behind Collaros at quarterback - Winnipeg Sun

Champions Indoor Football
Bandits earn CIF honors - Sioux City Journal

Indoor Football League
Banged-up and third-ranked Spokane Shock taking advantage of their bye week - Spokane Spokesman-Review

Hockey

American Hockey League
Penguins announce 2021-22 home opener for Oct. 16 - Citizens Voice
Penguins announce 2021-22 home opener for Oct. 16 - Scranton Times-Tribune
Manitoban Leah Hextall proud to become first female play-by-play announcer in NHL history with ESPN - Winnipeg Sun

ECHL
Report: Maine Mariners ECHL club to become new Bruins affiliate - Boston Globe
Jacksonville Icemen reach ECHL affiliation deal with New York Rangers - Florida Times-Union
K's to feed off full-capacity crowd - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Alex Loh returns as head coach of Adirondack Thunder - Glens Falls Post-Star
Nailers equipment manager, trainer receive recognition from ECHL - Martins Ferry Times Leader
Fans poised to return to sports arenas across B.C. - Montreal Gazette
Sports briefs - Newton Kansan
ECHL Recognizes Athletic Trainers & Equipment Managers with League Awards - WTRF

North American Hockey League
Aberdeen Wings set dates for 2021-22 season, including dates with new North Iowa Bulls - Aberdeen American News
Area roundup (6/29): Steel announce 2021-22 schedule - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Tomahawks host Black Bears to begin 10th anniversary season's home slate - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Brown Bears announce 2021-22 schedule - Kenai Peninsula Clarion
Ice Wolves to play all home games at Outpost Ice Arenas - KOBTV
NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE: Jackalopes schedule for 2021-22 season revealed - Odessa American

Ontario Hockey League
Guelph Storm takes Russian forward, German defenceman in import draft - Guelph News - Guelph Today
Guelph Storm will see a lot of the Owen Sound Attack this season - Guelph News - Guelph Today
Hamilton Bulldogs owner Michael Andlauer is also part-owner of the Montreal Canadiens. How he got there is quite a story - Hamilton Spectator
Knights land young Russian scorer in import draft - London Free Press
After extended layoff, the Ottawa 67's anxious to finally return with numerous fresh faces - Ottawa Citizen
CRACKS OF DON: Desert-bound: 67's coach Tourigny expected to be named Coyotes coach before Cup is hoisted - Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa 67's anxious to finally return with fresh faces - Ottawa Citizen
Senators Finnish goaltending prospect on his way to Kingston - Ottawa Sun
Peterborough Petes draft German defenceman Adrian Klein, who plays pro for Straubing Tigers and was on Germanys U18 team - Peterborough Examiner
Peterborough Petes will only play Eastern Conference opponents this season - Peterborough Examiner
Saginaw Spirit open 20th OHL season Oct. 16 at Dow Event Center - Saginaw News
Erie only non-conference opponent on Niagaras OHL regular-season schedule - St. Catherine's Standard
Rangers see Slovakian forward Filip Mesar as a top-line player - Waterloo Record

Premier Hockey Federation
Boston Pride choose locals Finley Frechette, Abby Nearis in NWHL draft - Boston Globe
Beauts pick four defenders including Nichols product in NWHL draft - Buffalo News
Three athletes with CT ties, along with Connecticut Whale's first overall pick highlight 2021 NWHL Draft - Danbury News-Times

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Cape Breton Eagle Larose signs letter of intent to join UNB Reds program - Cape Breton Post
Cape 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
Charlottetown Islanders draft Czech goalie Oliver Satny - Charlottetown Guardian
After extended layoff, the Ottawa 67's anxious to finally return with numerous fresh faces - Ottawa Citizen
Senators Finnish goaltending prospect on his way to Kingston - Ottawa Sun

United States Hockey League
USHL: Janicke feeling right at home in Dubuque - Telegraph Herald
Buffalo Sabres name former Badger Don Granato head coach - Wisconsin State Journal

Western Hockey League
Vancouver Giants draft Swedish goaltender Jesper Vikman. - Abbotsford News
Vancouver Giants draft Swedish goaltender Jesper Vikman. - Abbotsford News
Blazers select big 17-year-old Russian forward with first pick in CHL Import Draft - CFJC
WHLs Winnipeg Ice select Czech- and Swiss-born defencemen in CHL Import Draft - CJOB
Warriors Select Slovakian in CHL Import Draft - Discover Moose Jaw
Hurricanes general manager gets the call from Hockey Canada - Lethbridge Herald
Raiders select Belarusian netminder in CHL Import Draft - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Rebels select Czech forward with lone CHL Import Draft pick - Red Deer Advocate
Broncos Add Forward and Defenceman Via CHL Import Draft - Swift Current Online

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
Panther City Lacrosse Club roster set with draft choices - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Georgia Swarm transactions: Connor Sellars traded, Kevin Orleman taken in expansion draft - Gwinnett Daily Post
Halifax Thunderbirds lose scoring star Ryan Benesch in NLL expansion draft - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Rush lose Hossack in NLL expansion draft - Saskatoon Star Phoenix

Premier Lacrosse League
Scott Ratliff, Jeff Teat Highlight PLL Team of the Week 3 at Homewood Field - Inside Lacrosse
PLL Notebook: Teat Ties PLL Record in Second Game; Whips Streak Over - US Lacrosse Magazine

Other

Major League Rugby
VIDEO: Biggest Hits: Week 15 - YouTube

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Atltico Ottawa aims for second win to open CPL season on Wednesday - Ottawa Citizen
Fans poised to return to sports arenas across B.C. - Vancouver Province
Valour look to build on season-opening victory when they face HFX Wanderers - Winnipeg Free Press
Valour coach Gale gets his wish as Canadian Premier League moves start times of weekend games due to heat wave - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Valour FC vs. HFX Wanderers FC (June 30th, 2021) - YouTube

Major Arena Soccer League
Blast welcome the Baltimore Kings, who will serve as farm team in Major Arena Soccer Leagues third division - Baltimore Sun

Major League Soccer
Its time to let Atlanta Uniteds Miles Robinson use all of his talent - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff discusses upcoming match versus Portland - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC: Expansion club sign transfer MoussaDjitt from Grenoble - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver discusses upcoming match versus Portland - Austin American-Statesman
Austin FC: Experience in the defensive spine holding club together - Austin American-Statesman
Charlotte FC MLS soccer team launches adds new fan job - Charlotte Observer
FC Cincinnati extends Franko Kovacevic's MLS loan stay - Cincinnati Enquirer
Photos: FC Cincinnati Foundation Learning Is Cool Academic Celebration - Cincinnati Enquirer
Food at new Columbus Crew stadium features local restaurants - Columbus Dispatch
MLS commissioner Don Garber: Crews new stadium is one of world's best - Columbus Dispatch
Lower.com Field: Photos of what you can eat at Crew games - Columbus Dispatch
Columbus Crew: How Lower.com Field, training facility helps - Columbus Dispatch
Betty's Bar and Columbus Crew fans: new stadium has old hangout - Columbus Dispatch
Real Salt Lake is struggling to kill off games. How can they change that? - KSL
Fans poised to return to sports arenas across B.C. - Montreal Gazette
Nashville SC's Anibal Godoy ecstatic to play for Panama in Nashville - Nashville Tennessean
Portland Timbers and Thorns moving to full capacity at Providence Park - Portland Oregonian
Timbers return to Texas for Thursday match - Portland Tribune
TFC striker Akinola switches allegiance from U.S. to Canada ahead of Gold Cup - Toronto Star
Fans poised to return to sports arenas across B.C. - Vancouver Province
Drone tour of Lower.com Field, home of the Columbus Crew - WCMH
VIDEO: MIGUEL ALMIRON: Best Golazos and Assists - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
KC NWSL soccer team keeping morale high amid NWSL losses - Kansas City Star
NWSL womens soccer fandom focused on advocacy, inclusion - Kansas City Star
Angel City FC unveils new crest inspired by Los Angeles and its citizens - Los Angeles Daily News
Angel City FC reveals team logo ahead of NWSL debut in 2022 - Los Angeles Times
Orlando Pride's Ali Riley prepares to lead New Zealand to Olympics - Orlando Sentinel
Portland Timbers and Thorns moving to full capacity at Providence Park - Portland Oregonian
Judge gives National Womens Soccer League a deadline to sign contract allowing 15-year-old Olivia Moultrie to play in next Thorns game - Portland Oregonian
Readers respond: Thorns fan is expendable - Portland Oregonian

United Soccer League Championship
United hopes to rebound Wednesday in Utah - Albuquerque Journal
United looks to rebound after loss - KOBTV
New Mexico United ready to play - KRQE
Sacramento Republic looks to the future at national tourney - Sacramento Bee
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #LDNvPIT: 6-30-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #RGVvELP: 6-30-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #SDvOAK: 6-29-2021 - YouTube

United Soccer League One
FC Tucson parts ways with coach John Galas; Jon Pearlman to take over as interim coach - Arizona Daily Star
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #TRMvTOR: 6-30-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #MADvNE: 6-30-2021 - YouTube

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