Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

BASEBALL American Association: The Cleburne (TX) Railroaders of the independent American Association will play a game as the Cleburne Eagles in June of the 2025 season to honor the city's former Negro League team by that name. Eastern League: The Double-A Eastern League's Reading (PA) Fighting Phils will play a game as the Reading Flapjacks for the team's 22nd annual morning game in September of the 2025 season. Empire Baseball League: The independent developmental EBL recently held a p... Full Story

Supernovas Sweep Mojo for Third Straight Win, Draw 12,768 Fans for Second Largest Crowd in U.S. Pro Volleyball History

OMAHA, Neb. - The Omaha Supernovas, Nebraska's professional volleyball team and first Pro Volleyball Champions, dominated the San Diego Mojo (3-7) in a 25-21, 25-19, 25-18 sweep Sunday afternoon at the CHI Health Center for the team's third-straight win. The Supernovas (7-3) - who have won five of their last six matches - hosted 12,768 fans which is the second most-attended U.S. Pro Volleyball match in history. All four of Omaha's 2025 home matches rank among the top six in overall attendance, including the three largest crowds. With Sunday's crowd, the Supernovas now hold the top 11 most-a... Full Story

Checkers Pull off Thrilling OT Win over Hartford

CHARLOTTE, NC - The Checkers delivered a thriller Sunday night, battling back late to take down the Wolf Pack 4-3 in overtime. After the visitors took a 3-2 lead midway through the third period, the Checkers found themselves chasing the equalizer all the way down the home stretch - even outshooting their opponent 15-2 in the frame - but couldn't quite draw even. They eventually earned a power play with under two minutes left and took advantage, as John Leonard pounded in a rebound through a pile of bodies to force overtime with just 30 ticks remaining. The Checkers kept their foot on the... Full Story

Walleye Finish Weekend Strong in Win at Bloomington

Bloomington, IL - The Toledo Walleye defeated the Bloomington Bison at Grossinger Motors Arena in the Sunday afternoon matchup with a final score of 5-2. How it Happened: Early on, at 2:19, Mitch Lewandowski went top shelf and got his first goal back with the Walleye after his time in the AHL. Assisting the goal was Colin Swoyer and Sam Craggs. Bloomington tied it at 7:57 but the Walleye responded at 15:58 of the first after a turnover by the Bison in front of the net. Sam Craggs kept his weekend strong and shot the puck right off the turnover and put the Fish up by 1. The second p... Full Story

• T-Birds Tame Wild in Wenatchee - Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
• Vibe Conquer Ignite in Five Set Match - Atlanta Vibe (PVF)
• Sockers Avenge Savage Loss with Strong Defense, 5-2 - San Diego Sockers (MASL)
• Roughnecks Cruise past Las Vegas, 21-8 - Calgary Roughnecks (NLL)
• Dawgs Prevail in 4-3 Shootout Win at Huntsville - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (SPHL)
• Comets Top Ambush in I-70 Series Finale - Kansas City Comets (MASL)
• Joni Jurmo Recalled by Calgary Wranglers - Rapid City Rush (ECHL)
• Seattle Secures 1-0 Win over Bay FC in Coachella Valley Invitational - Seattle Reign FC (NWSL)
• Bay FC Newcomers Perform Well in Preseason Debut - Bay FC (NWSL)
• Supernovas Sweep Mojo for Third Straight Win, Draw 12,768 Fans for Second Largest Crowd in U.S. Pro Volleyball History - Omaha Supernovas (PVF)
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• Rush will bring back ‘Midnight Madness’ game next season - ECHL KOTA
• Klara Peslarova backstops Fleet comeback victory in PWHL debut - PWHL Boston Globe
• WNBA sharing the spotlight on NBA All-Star Weekend - WNBA Chicago Tribune
• Walleye pull away for 5-2 victory over Bison - ECHL Toledo Blade
• Komets blank Kalamazoo; Ungar nets second shutout of season - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
• AHL: WBS Penguins hold off Lehigh Valley - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune
• Worcester Railers sweep season series with win over Allen Americans - ECHL Springfield Republican
• Bryan Bickell's return to Rockford - AHL WREX
• Photos: Bison debut new goalie, fall to Toledo Walleye - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph
• Wolves fall to Cleveland - AHL Chicago Daily Herald
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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. Edmonton Elks - Canadian Football League (CFL)
2. Corpus Christi Hooks - Texas League (TL)
3. Colorado Rapids - Major League Soccer (MLS)
4. Saskatchewan Roughriders - Canadian Football League (CFL)
5. Minnesota Lynx - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
6. Edmonton Oil Kings - Western Hockey League (WHL)
7. South Bend Cubs - Midwest League (MWL)
8. Charlotte FC - Major League Soccer (MLS)
9. Fresno Grizzlies - California League (CalL)
10. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)

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2. Sounders FC's Friendly vs. Louisville City FC on Wednesday Moved to 2:00 p.m. PT
3. Alouettes Sign Former Steelers Running Back
4. Hirving "Chucky" Lozano Leads San Diego's MLS Debut
5. Last Week around the Leagues
6. Hennessy Arena 2x2 Showcase
7. Elks Ink Six Players on Opening Day of CFL Free Agency
8. Sparks Sign Two-Time WNBA Champion Mercedes Russell
9. Carolina Ascent Partners Exclusively with TV64 & Telemundo Charlotte to Bring Professional Women's Soccer to Local Television
10. Knack Factory Captures the Rise of Portland Hearts of Pine in New Docuseries

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

• North Jersey Pro Soccer - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Topeka - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Sacramento - Major League Volleyball (MLV)
• LOVB Salt Lake - League One Volleyball (LOVB)
• LOVB Omaha - League One Volleyball (LOVB)
• LOVB Madison - League One Volleyball (LOVB)
• LOVB Houston - League One Volleyball (LOVB)
• LOVB Austin - League One Volleyball (LOVB)
• LOVB Atlanta - League One Volleyball (LOVB)
• Denver - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)

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