Constantinou's Late Goal, Murphy's 37-Save Shutout Delivers Sweep in Boise

(BOISE, Idaho)- Billy Constantinou scored with 6:11 remaining and Connor Murphy shut the door in net as the Rapid City Rush shut out the Idaho Steelheads, 1-0, at Idaho Central Arena on Saturday. Constantinou, who scored the Rush's game-winning goal last Saturday, snaked around an Idaho defenseman as he carried through the left circle. After gaining separation on his man, Constantinou saw a path to the net and slid a shot through the five-hole of Steelheads' goaltender Bryan Thomson. The indi... Full Story

Rhode Island FC Wins USL Championship Eastern Conference Title

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - Rhode Island FC officially clinched its first trophy in club history on Saturday, taking down Charleston Battery 2-1 at Patriots Point Soccer Stadium to win the USL Championship Eastern Conference title. Behind goals from Karifa Yao and Noah Fuson, the Ocean State club is the first expansion team in eight years to advance to the USL Championship Final in its inaugural season, and the first club ever to do so out of the Eastern Conference. RIFC will play for the league championship on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 12 p.m. ET on CBS as it travels to Weidner Field to take on Colorado ... Full Story

Sun Hand Carolina First Loss of Season

Tampa, FL - Tampa Bay Sun FC earned a statement win Saturday night at Riverfront Stadium with a 2-1 victory over previously undefeated Carolina Ascent FC. The Sun started the game the more aggressive side, controlling possession and taking multiple shots early on. With the Sun looking threatening, Vivianne Bessette played a long ball to Natasha Flint in the 22nd minute, who was able to slot in the opening goal. Carolina responded swiftly in the 35th minute, with Rylee Baisden managing to dribble past Ashley Orkus and put in the equalizer. The momentum seemed to have turned in favor... Full Story

Bears Open Road Trip with 6-3 Win Over Phantoms

(Allentown, PA) - The Hershey Bears (11-4-1-0) opened their four-game road trip with a 6-3 victory over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (6-5-2-1) on Saturday night at PPL Center, as the club continued its 2024-25 season, presented by Penn State Health. Rookie forward Zac Funk netted his first pro points in the second period, first assisting on a goal by Pierrick Dubé, then burying his first pro goal midway through the stanza to make it 3-1. Ethan Bear scored the game-winner for the Bears after Lehigh Valley scored twice in the third period to erase Hershey's initial 3-1 lead. The Bear... Full Story

• Hitmen Go 4-1-1 On Six-Game U.s. Road Trip - Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
• Constantinou's Late Goal, Murphy's 37-Save Shutout Delivers Sweep in Boise - Rapid City Rush (ECHL)
• Yamamoto's Two Goals Propel The Roadrunners 2-1 Over The Silver Knights - Tucson Roadrunners (AHL)
• Oilers Fight Back for Shootout Win Over Tahoe in Series Finale - Tulsa Oilers (ECHL)
• Thompson Plays Overtime Hero as Hawks Rally for 6-5 Victory in Vancouver - Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
• Dawson Cowan, Defense Shine in 3-0 Shutout Win in Front of WHL-High 10,372 Fans - Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
• Alec Baer Lifts Rivermen to Overtime Triumph in Evansville - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL)
• Matsushima Helps Elevate Bison Over Cyclones - Bloomington Bison (ECHL)
• Binghamton Handcuffs Danbury Offense - Binghamton Black Bears (FPHL)
• Switchbacks Will Host 2024 USL Championship Finals - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (USL)
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• Gritty effort helps Griffins survive late Milwaukee push to win fifth straight game - AHL MLive
• Barrage of shots, fight pay off as Komets defeat Wings 5-3 - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
• Syracuse Crunch shut out Utica Comets, 2-0 - AHL Syracuse Post Standard
• Walleye complete weekend sweep at Norfolk - ECHL Toledo Blade
• Minten quick to make inroads with Marlies after ankle injury - AHL Toronto Sun
• In a season of firsts, Spokane Velocity have one final first in mind – a USL championship - USL1 Spokane Spokesman-Review
• Tomahawks storm back from three-goal deficit in OT win over Black Bears - NAHL Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
• Aubrey Kingsbury stops 3 penalties to help Washington Spirit advance to the NWSL championship - NWSL WTOP
• Dawgs score 3 unanswered goals to beat Storm - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News
• Grant Hill takes Pride in investing in women's soccer - NWSL Orlando Sentinel
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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. Corpus Christi Hooks - Texas League (TL)
2. Charlotte FC - Major League Soccer (MLS)
3. Edmonton Elks - Canadian Football League (CFL)
4. Minnesota Lynx - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
5. Colorado Rapids - Major League Soccer (MLS)
6. Edmonton Oil Kings - Western Hockey League (WHL)
7. Saskatchewan Roughriders - Canadian Football League (CFL)
8. South Bend Cubs - Midwest League (MWL)
9. Fresno Grizzlies - California League (CalL)
10. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Last Week around the Leagues
3. Corpus Christi Tritons Join Arena Football One
4. Monctonian AAA Challenge All-Star Game rosters announced
5. United Soccer League One Terminates Northern Colorado Franchise Agreement
6. Knights' Landon Sim Suspended for Five Games
7. National Lacrosse League Adds 13 More North American Markets to Its Groundbreaking NLL UnBOXed™ Grassroots Initiative
8. Wilson Minor League Baseball to Unveil Team Name and Branding at Public Celebration on Friday, November 22
9. Social House Entertainment & True North Sports and Entertainment Present: Phase Fest & Tacos & Tequila- Sioux Falls 2025
10. Arizona Bandits Bring Arena Football Back in 2025

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

• Wilson - Carolina League (CarL)
• Boise Pro Soccer - USL Super League (USLSL)
• Boise Pro Soccer - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Oregon Lightning - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Greensboro - ECHL (ECHL)
• Corpus Christi - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Portland - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Down East Bird Dawgs - Frontier League (FL)
• Monterrey Kings - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Wilkes-Barre - Arena Football One (AF1)

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

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
NWLS, PVF

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