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Headlines for May 31, 2026



Baseball

American Association
Sioux Falls powers past RedHawks - Fargo Forum

Atlantic League
Staten Island FerryHawks to play as Menches on Jewish Heritage Night - Sports Logos Net News

Carolina League
Charleston RiverDogs roar back to defeat Columbia Fireflies - Charleston Post and Courier

Eastern League
Nostalgia night, JoJos, America 250, more: 18 cool baseball promotions, giveaways at Cleveland-area ballparks in June - NewsBreak - Akron
Sea Dogs top Rumble Ponies in series finale - Portland Press Herald
Sea Dogs lose to Rumble Ponies on error in 9th inning - Portland Press Herald
Sea Dogs 4-game winning streak halted - Portland Press Herald

Frontier League
Another call goes against Crushers, who fall to Wild Things - Chronicle-Telegram
Crushers lose to Wild Things, despite Novas solid start - Lorain Morning Journal

International League
Justin Verlander expected to start against Iowa Cubs in Des Moines - Des Moines Register
Rough first inning from J.R. Ritchie dooms Stripers in loss - Gwinnett Daily Post
Iowans in affiliated professional baseball - NewsBreak - Des Moines
Rochester Red Wings top Syracuse Mets behind Seaver King - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Lombard lifts RailRiders past Worcester - Scranton Times-Tribune

Midwest League
Iowans in affiliated professional baseball | Minor League | thegazette.com - Cedar Rapids Gazette
Dayton Dragons: Big hit, wild pitch in 8th cut Great Lakes' division lead to 2 - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps shut out against South Bend, drop fourth of five - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Mitchell powers River Bandits past Kernels for third win - Quad City Times
Captains win at Beloit, 8-3 - Willoughby News-Herald

Northwoods League
Honkers' bats silenced in loss to Minot - Rochester Post-Bulletin

Pecos League
Pro Baseball: Buckson brothers homer, but Pacifics struggle - Marin Independent Journal
Sports Briefs: Pacifics' rally falters against Bakersfield - Marin Independent Journal

Pioneer League
Take me out to the ball game: Range Riders hold opening week games - Daily Inter Lake
Missoula PaddleHeads win fourth-straight in Ogden - Missoulian
Ogden Raptors unveil Utah Fry Sauce identity at Saturday baseball game - Ogden Standard-Examiner

South Atlantic League
Hot Rods swipe record 10 bases in win - Bowling Green Daily News
Bodines inside-the-park grand slam leads Hot Rods to win - Bowling Green Daily News
Mets prospect Channing Austin delivered a homecoming breakout - New York Post

Southern League
Lookouts Spoil Great Start By Jose Acuna - Chattanoogan
Lookouts Get Swept By Knoxville Smokies - Chattanoogan

Texas League
Midland RockHounds cant muster another late-inning win vs. Amarillo - Midland Reporter Telegram
Midland RockHounds fall short of winning streak versus Amarillo Sod Poodles | newswest9.com - NewsWest9

Basketball

Canadian Elite Basketball League
VIDEO: Vancouver Bandits add another win at expense of Badgers - Abbotsford News
B.C. baller signs with Vancouver Bandits ahead of Kelowna Hoopfest - Abbotsford News
River Lions begin five-game homestand with loss to Bandits - Niagara Falls Review

Women's National Basketball Association
Phoenix Mercury begin Commissioner's Cup vs Minnesota Lynx - Arizona Republic
Minnesota takes on Phoenix, seeks 5th straight road win - Daily Independent
Dom Amore's Sunday Read: Goats prospect back in the game after brain surgery, Brunson at UHart, more - Hartford Courant
CT Sun rally to beat Los Angeles Sparks, 84-81, in return to Hartford - Hartford Courant
Why Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston were benched in Indiana Fever loss to Fire - Indianapolis Star
Aliyah Boston injury update: Indiana Fever star had cramps vs Portland Fire - Indianapolis Star
Indiana Fever score in loss vs Portland Fire, Caitlin Clark stats tonight - Indianapolis Star
Indiana Fever vs Portland Fire WNBA game in photos - Indianapolis Star
Caitlin Clark stats: How many points did Caitlin Clark score today? - Indianapolis Star
Sparks go cold in 4th quarter against Sun - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Expansion Fire beat the Fever 100-84, limiting Caitlin Clark to 6 points - KGW
Mabrey scores 18, Rice adds 17 as Tempo make first 31 FT attempts in 93-72 win over Storm - KING
With Kelsey Plum sidelined, Sparks can't keep pace with Sun in loss - Los Angeles Times
No One Scares Me": Portland Star Reflects on Heated Exchange With Sophie Cunningham Following WNBA Punishment - NewsBreak - Indianapolis
Ex-LSU star Angel Reese to renew rivalry with Caitlin Clark next week - NewsBreak - Indianapolis
Where to watch Indiana Fever-Portland Fire WNBA game for free today - NewsBreak - Indianapolis
WNBA scores: Megan Gustafson scores 22 as Fire beat Fever 100-84 - Toronto Star
Tempo-Storm score, takeaways: Rice sparks Toronto home win - Toronto Star
VIDEO: Las Vegas Aces vs. Golden State Valkyries: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: May 31, 2026 - YouTube

Football

Arena Football One
Monsters offense fires up, chars Barrels - Duluth News-Tribune

Canadian Football League
Roughriders make final roster cuts ahead of 2026 season - Regina Leader-Post
Speedy returner James Letcher ready for new chapter with Roughriders - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Stampeders re-sign all-star DL Jaylon Hutchings - Sportsnet
Second-year linebacker Casey among Toronto Argonauts final cuts - Toronto Star
Mario Anderson Jr. among 19 players released by Saskatchewan Roughriders - Toronto Star
Second-year linebacker Casey among Toronto Argonauts final cuts - TSN
Mario Anderson Jr. among 19 players released by Saskatchewan Roughriders - Winnipeg Sun

Indoor Football League
See the action from the Rattlers' matchup with the Wranglers - Arizona Republic
Tulsa Oilers Football dominates Iowa Barnstormers for second straight win - News on 6
Rattlers bounce back from IFL Cup loss, win 56-32 - NewsBreak - Phoenix

The Arena League
QB change, dominant D spark Nebraska Siege to big win - Grand Island Independent
Photos: Nebraska Siege wins 52-18 in debut - Grand Island Independent

United Football League
Louisville Kings vs Columbus Aviators UFL game time, odds, TV channel - Louisville Courier-Journal
Renegades end season on a high note as Austin Reed leads team to win vs. Battlehawks - NewsBreak - Arlington
Birmingham Stallion fans reflect on season finale - NewsBreak - Birmingham
Birmingham Stallions season ends short of the UFL playoffs - NewsBreak - Birmingham
Pro Knights: John Rhys Plumlee Plays Playoff Spoiler in UFL Finale - NewsBreak - Houston
Louisville Kings clinch 1st playoff berth in franchise history - WDRB
VIDEO: Louisville Kings Week 10 Postgame Presser: UFL - YouTube
VIDEO: Columbus Aviators Week 10 Postgame Presser: UFL - YouTube
VIDEO: Louisville Kings vs Columbus Aviators Highlights: United Football League - YouTube
VIDEO: Isaiah Winstead Is Playing out of His Mind!! - YouTube
VIDEO: Crab Walk Touchdown - YouTube
VIDEO: Chaos Erupts in Columbus! - YouTube
VIDEO: Tyler Hudson Hurdles over Aviators - YouTube
VIDEO: Pregame Speech from Coach Ginn - YouTube
VIDEO: DC and Orlando Traded Blows All Game LongFull Game Highlights Presented by Cricket Wireless - YouTube
VIDEO: DC Defenders Week 10 Postgame Presser: UFL - YouTube
VIDEO: Orlando Storm vs DC Defenders Highlights: United Football League - YouTube
VIDEO: All-Access: Anthony Becht Locker Room Victory Speech - YouTube
VIDEO: Orlando Storm Week 10 Postgame Presser: UFL - YouTube
VIDEO: Oh No He Didn'T?!?!? - YouTube
VIDEO: Coach Becht Sounds off - YouTube
VIDEO: Derek Roberson Makes Good on Penalty - YouTube
VIDEO: No Defenders Were Harmed in this Play - YouTube
VIDEO: Storm Defense Strikes First - YouTube

Hockey

American Hockey League
T.J. Hughes could be Avalanche development success story - Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald

ECHL
Pregame: Kansas City Mavericks (3-1) at Komets (1-3), Game 5 - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
ECHL Gets A Mulligan As New Franchise Resurrects 'Augusta Lynx' Identity - Sports Logos Net News
Former Everblades captain coaches next-gen hockey stars at Hertz Arena - WINK

Ontario Hockey League
Kekki, Lewington score Petes Education Fund scholarships - Peterborough Examiner

Professional Women's Hockey League
PWHL salary list shows elite hockey players fight paid off - Toronto Star

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Quebec Remparts Mark 30 Years Since Return to QMJHL With Anniversary Logo - Sports Logos Net News

Western Hockey League
Silvertips DuPont embraces pressure from Memorial Cup, recruiters - Medicine Hat News
Michael Bubl and Property Brothers' Drew Scott team up for Hometown Giants hockey docuseries - Vancouver Province

Lacrosse

Premier Lacrosse League
PLL Saturday: Wisnauskas' Sock Trick, Stags' Record Win, Palumbo Lead Chaos - Inside Lacrosse

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
VIDEO: Late in game goal leads to loss by Vancouver FC at hands of Halifax - Abbotsford News
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Forge FC vs. Cavalry FC: May 31, 2026 - YouTube

Gainbridge Super League
Lexington Sporting Clubs women's soccer team wins Super League championship - Lexington Herald Leader
Lexington SC makes history and wins the Gainbridge Super League Title - WKYT

Major League Soccer
MLS Says Viewership Up 62% Outside of Apple Season Pass Paywall - Sportico
VIDEO: MLS NEXT Cup U19 Homegrown Final: St. Louis CITY SC vs Columbus Crew: May 31, 2026 - YouTube
VIDEO: MLS NEXT Cup U19 Academy Final: Celtic Storm vs St. Louis Development Academy: May 31, 2026 - YouTube
VIDEO: MLS NEXT Cup U17 Homegrown Final: Orlando City Youth SC vs Atlanta United: May 31, 2026 - YouTube
VIDEO: MLS NEXT Cup U17 Academy Final: Rochester NY FC vs Sporting City: May 31, 2026 - YouTube
VIDEO: New England Revolution Goalkeeper Matt Turner Makes the USMNT World Cup Roster! - YouTube
VIDEO: Matt Turner from @nerevolution to @fifa World Cup US Roster! - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
Boston Legacy fall to Current in final game before NWSL break - Boston Herald
Royal reality: Utah Royals remain atop NWSL with 2-2 draw at Portland - Deseret News
Wilson, Portland benefit from rare call to earn draw with Utah - ESPN
NWSL's Thorns and WNBA's Fire stage women's sports doubleheader in Portland - KGW
Wilson converts penalty kick to pull Thorns into a 2-2 draw with the Royals - KGW
Wilson converts penalty kick to pull Thorns into a 2-2 draw with the Royals - KPTV
Royal Reality: Utah Royals remain atop NWSL with 2-2 draw at Portland - KSL
Wilson converts penalty kick to pull Thorns into a 2-2 draw with the Royals - New York Newsday
Ally Brazier Goal! Denver Summit win Final Game of Before World Cup Break! - NewsBreak - Denver
Brazier Breaks Through, Denver Summit FC Earns Third Win in Four Matches - NewsBreak - Denver
Late miscues send Utah Royals to 2-2 draw in first-place showdown with Portland Thorns - Salt Lake Tribune
Wave travel to Stars in final match before NWSL's international break - San Diego Union-Tribune
Gotham FC to Name Florida Panthers CRO Zarthar as President - Sportico
VIDEO: FULL HIGHLIGHTS: Angel City FC vs. North Carolina Courage - YouTube
VIDEO: Manaka Matsukubo with a Smooth Finish - YouTube
VIDEO: Maiara Niehues with the Picture Perfect Header - YouTube
VIDEO: Evelyn Ijeh Makes It Three Goals in Three Games After the Hard Work from Ashley Sanchez - YouTube
VIDEO: The Footy Skills - YouTube
VIDEO: Tierna Davidson Interviewed After a Shutout Win Versus Houston Dash - YouTube
VIDEO: FULL HIGHLIGHTS: Gotham FC vs. Houston Dash - YouTube
VIDEO: Pure Determination from Jordynn Dudley on That Goal - YouTube
VIDEO: Rookie Lia Godfrey Puts It on a Platter and Dudinha Finishes It Cleanly - YouTube
VIDEO: Trinity Byars Slips It Past the Keeper for Her THIRD Career NWSL Goal - YouTube
VIDEO: FULL HIGHLIGHTS: Chicago Stars FC vs. San Diego Wave FC - YouTube
VIDEO: Mal Swanson Ahead of the Chicago Stars' Last Game Before Summer Break - YouTube

United Soccer League Championship
NM United sees road draw as 'valuable point' - Albuquerque Journal
Charleston Battery blank Detroit City FC 2-0 in USL soccer - Charleston Post and Courier
Colorado Springs Switchbacks secure first road win with 1-0 shutout over Oakland Roots - Colorado Springs Gazette
A 74-minute game? Unusual finish for Sporting Jax men's soccer - Florida Times-Union
Dom Amore's Sunday Read: Goats prospect back in the game after brain surgery, Brunson at UHart, more - Hartford Courant
Pro Soccer: Bidois two goals lead Union past Loudoun United - Monterrey Herald
FC Tulsa earns road point with scoreless draw at Las Vegas - News on 6
United, Hartford battle to scoreless tie - Santa Fe New Mexican
VIDEO: 5.31.2026: Sporting JAX vs. Brooklyn - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: "A WORLDIE FOR HERNANDEZ!!!" - YouTube
VIDEO: 5.30.2026: Las Vegas Lights FC vs. FC Tulsa - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: 5.30.2026: Phoenix Rising FC vs. Sacramento Republic FC - Game Highlights - YouTube

United Soccer League One
Red Wolves Fall To Charlotte Independence 3-2 - Chattanoogan
Fort Wayne FC extends unbeaten league run to seven - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Spokane Velocity fall 2-1 to Portland Hearts of Pine - KXLY
Photos: Union Omaha takes on FC Naples in Omaha - Omaha World-Herald
Hearts of Pine rally for thrilling victory over Spokane Velocity - Portland Press Herald
Hearts of Pine rally for thrilling victory over Spokane Velocity - Portland Press Herald
A Grip on Sports: There were wins to celebrate and losses to console Saturday, which made it another typical day in sports - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Spokane Velocity suffer first league loss since March to Portland Hearts of Pine - Spokane Spokesman-Review

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