Memphis Sweeps Doubleheader with Offensive Explosion

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Redbirds swept a doubleheader against the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A, Baltimore Orioles) on Friday night at Harbor Park. Memphis got off to a roaring start in game one's 10-1 victory. The Redbirds offense struck for nine runs in the first inning, the most in any inning this season. Catcher Jimmy Crooks led the offense with a 2-for-4 day, a double and two RBIs. In total, six Memphis batters drove in a run, eight tallied a hit and scored a run. Starting pitcher Gord... Full Story

Houston Dash Defeat Utah Royals at Shell Energy Stadium

HOUSTON - The Houston Dash earned their second victory of the season and their first three points at Shell Energy Stadium following a 1-0 victory over Utah Royals FC. This is Houston's second clean sheet of the season and goalkeeper Jane Campbell tallied her 40th clean sheet in regular season play. Midfielder Delanie Sheehan scored the game-winning goal with an ambitious strike from outside the box in the 80th minute. This was Sheehan's first goal for the team and her fifth game-winning goal across all NWSL competitions. The midfielder is one of nine new players signed to the team for the 2... Full Story

Jump Fans 13 in LSU-Driven Lugnuts' Win

LANSING, Mich. - LSU teammates Gage Jump struck out 13 batters in 6 2/3 scoreless innings and Tommy White delivered a first-inning RBI double and an eighth-inning RBI single, lifting the Lansing Lugnuts (12-7) to a 3-1 victory over the Fort Wayne TinCaps (9-10) on Friday night at Jackson® Field™. The game was delayed an hour due to pop-up showers around the area, causing the Lugnuts to start Corey Avant instead of Jump. Avant fanned three in two innings, allowing one run, and then handed the ball to the 73rd overall pick in the 2024 draft from Louisiana State University. The so... Full Story

Nailers Win, 4-1, to Force Game Five

WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers will live to fight another day. With their season on the line at WesBanco Arena on Friday night, the Nailers came through in the clutch and earned a 4-1 victory over the Norfolk Admirals in game four of the North Division Semifinal Series. Matty De St. Phalle gave Wheeling its first lead of the series as part of a two-goal performance, while Jaxon Castor made 29 saves to win his series debut. The Nailers started the game with fire in their bellies, and were determined to set the tone from a physical standpoint. That energy also produced the first goal of t... Full Story

• Memphis Sweeps Doubleheader with Offensive Explosion - Memphis Redbirds (IL)
• Cooper Shuts Out Black Bears in Game 1 - Port Huron Prowlers (FPHL)
• Houston Dash Defeat Utah Royals at Shell Energy Stadium - Houston Dash (NWSL)
• Saints Return Favor, Blank Indianapolis 3-0 in Game Two of Doubleheader - St. Paul Saints (IL)
• Five-Run Eighth, Miller's 4-RBI Night Leads Shuckers to Comeback Win - Biloxi Shuckers (SL)
• Lettieri, Dipietro Help P-Bruins Even Series Against Thunderbirds - Providence Bruins (AHL)
• Fireflies Sweep Doubleheader to Win Five-Straight - Columbia Fireflies (CarL)
• Carolina Handles Columbus in Game Two, 4-1 - Carolina Thunderbirds (FPHL)
• Oshawa Opens Eastern Finals With Commanding 3-1 Victory Over Colts - Oshawa Generals (OHL)
• Jump Fans 13 in LSU-Driven Lugnuts' Win - Lansing Lugnuts (MWL)
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• Rules, regulations set for Penticton Vees WHL expansion draft - WHL Penticton Western News
• Through the years: Indiana Fever sparkplug Lexie Hull photos - WNBA Indianapolis Star
• Utica Comets add New Jersey prospect for 2025-26 season - AHL Rome Sentinel
• Despite injuries, Washington Spirit ready for ‘Battle of the East’ match vs. Gotham - NWSL WTOP
• Orlando City aims to get back on scoreboard - MLS Orlando Sentinel
• Future of IronBirds, an Orioles affiliate, uncertain in Aberdeen - SAL Baltimore Sun
• Covenant Health Park crew working to prep for One Knox game amid rain - USL1 Knoxville News-Sentinel
• St. Joseph Goats president speaks about new opportunity in town - TAL St. Joseph News-Press
• Pair of former Rockford IceHogs to compete for Team USA in World Championships - AHL WIFR
• Battlehawks kicker Rodrigo Blankenship hoping Leg(o) power helps him return to NFL - UFL St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury
• Ta'amu, Harris and Tillery Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week by Fran Stuchbury
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury
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Biloxi Shuckers celebrate win

See All Today's Images The following minor league and alternative professional sports teams on OurSports Central have been viewed the most over the last seven days:

1. Ozark United FC - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
2. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)
3. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
4. York United FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
5. Inter Miami CF - Major League Soccer (MLS)
6. DMV Trilogy - BIG3 (BIG3)
7. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
8. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
9. Wilson Warbirds - Carolina League (CarL)
10. LOVB Omaha - League One Volleyball (LOVB)

1. Saints up Their Sustainability Game by Partnering with R.World for Reusable Serveware
2. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
3. Ta'amu, Harris and Tillery Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week
4. Inside the UFL
5. Last Week around the Leagues
6. Trio of Bulldogs Re-Assigned to AHL
7. Athens Rock Lobsters' Steve Martinson Named FPHL Coach of the Year
8. Professional Women's Hockey League Expands to Vancouver
9. Mets Continue Home Stretch, Host Tortugas for 6 Games
10. Contessa's Double Overtime Goal Leads Thunderbolts over Knoxville in Finals Opener

The most recent minor league and alternative professional sports teams added to OurSports Central:

• Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Pee Dee Pro Hockey - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)
• Noblesville Boom - NBA G League (G League)
• Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
• DMV Trilogy - BIG3 (BIG3)
• Dallas Power - BIG3 (BIG3)
• Chicago Triplets - BIG3 (BIG3)
• Boston Ball Hogs - BIG3 (BIG3)
• Penticton Vees - Western Hockey League (WHL)

OurSports Central provides coverage of select alternative and minor league professional sports leagues in addition to the top junior hockey leagues and college wood bat baseball leagues:

BASEBALL
Affiliated Minor League Baseball
AzCL, AzFL, CalL, CarL, EL, FLCL, FSL, IL, ML, MLBDL, MWL, NWL, PCL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, Pecos, PL

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, CEBL, G League
Women's Basketball
WNBA

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
AF1, IFL, NAL, TAL
Outdoor Football
CFL, UFL

HOCKEY
Junior Hockey
NAHL, OHL, QMJHL, USHL, WHL
Minor League Hockey
AHL, ECHL, FPHL, SPHL
Women's Hockey
PWHL

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
PLL, WLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
LOVB, MLV, NWLS, PVF

SOCCER
Indoor Soccer
MASL
Outdoor Soccer
CPL, MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, USL, USL1
Women's Soccer
NSL, NWSL, USLSL, WPSL Pro