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Mavericks Independent Baseball League: The Mavericks League officially announced its 2024 season schedule that will run from May 8 through August 25. The league will again consist of four teams called the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, Campesinos de Salem-Keizer, Salem Senators and Portland Mavericks with each team playing a 48-game schedule and all games played at Volcanoes Stadium in Keizer (OR). The Mavericks League was created for the 2021 season by the owner of the Salem-Keizer Volc... Full StoryMore from the Carolina League
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Dominick Barlow and Sidy Cissoko Assigned to Austin Spurs
AUSTIN - The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have assigned forward Dominick Barlow and guard Sidy Cissoko to the Austin Spurs. In 17 games with Austin this season as a Two-Way player he holds averages of 24.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 blocks in 33.7 minutes. Barlow's Two-Way contract was converted to a standard NBA contract on March 2. In 27 games, Cissoko is averaging 13.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 28.2 minutes for Austin. In his last game vs. the Capital City Go-Go on March 17, Cissoko had 22 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals in 34 min... Full StoryMore from the NBA G League
OSC Weekly Live Event Listings
OSC Original by Chris Blackmar
This week brings fans a full seven days of free sports broadcasts. No strings, no sign-ups, just free sports. You can access each game by going to the site listed by the game and searching for it, or visiting FreePlay Sports HQ for direct links.
Monday through Thursday gives us seven games, four from the NBA G League, two from the Major Arena Soccer League, and one from the Federal Prospects Hockey League. Some of the highlights include a G League afternoon tilt between the Delaware Blue Coats and Indiana Mad Ants on Monday at 12:30 pm, an FPHL ma... Full StoryMore from the Major League Rugby
Courage Crushes Houston in Opener, Honors Mewis
OSC Original by Fran Stuchbury
The North Carolina Courage won its opening game of the 2024 National Women's Soccer League season with a 5-1 victory over the Houston Dash in front of 5,878 fans, a club record for home openers, at WakeMed Soccer Park on Saturday evening.
The Courage had possession of the ball 58 percent of the time. Newcomer Bianca St-Georges became the first player in the NWSL with a brace in her team debut since 2014.
"First half you could tell it was the first game for us, we just couldn't really get into a flow," said Courage Head Coach Sean Nahas. "They made it really difficult for us, going man-to... Full StoryMore from the National Women's Soccer League
Team and League News
- 2024 Barons Outlook - Birmingham Barons (SL)
- Timbers2 Returns to U.S. Open Cup, Faces El Farolito Tuesday - Portland Timbers 2 (MLS NEXT Pro)
- AFL Spotlight: Top Linemen to Watch and Know - (AFL3)
- Position Preview: Indy Relievers Look to Slam the Door on Opposing Teams in 2024 - Indianapolis Indians (IL)
- Professional Women's Hockey League Announces Trade Between Boston and Ottawa - (PWHL)
- Stephan Hicks Named First Ron Howard Mr. Mad Ant Award Recipient - Indiana Mad Ants (G League)
- Hage Earns Second USHL Forward of the Week Award - Chicago Steel (USHL)
- Mikhail Katin Named USHL Defenseman of the Week - Omaha Lancers (USHL)
- Professional Women's Hockey League Announces Trade Between Ottawa and Montréal - (PWHL)
- Grizzlies Sign Goaltender Jarrett Fiske - Utah Grizzlies (ECHL)
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Latest Minor League Headlines
- Bay FC: 6 takeaways from win over Angel City in inaugural NWSL game - NWSL San Jose Mercury News
- Sports Illustrated FanNation Preseason 2024 All-UFL Team: Offense - UFL Sports Illustrated
- OL Groupe announces sale of NWSL's Seattle Reign for $58m - NWSL ESPN
- 5 Things We Learned, NLL Week 16: Rock Clinch, Scoring Champs Will Hail From New York - NLL Inside Lacrosse
- Expanded MLS Next Pro battling USL for growth opportunities - MLS NEXT Pro AL.com
- Expanded MLS Next Pro battling USL for growth opportunities - USL1 AL.com
- Expanded MLS Next Pro battling USL for growth opportunities - USL AL.com
- Former Crawdad Langford battles for roster spot - SAL Hickory Daily Record
- Storm get big weekend win over Fargo - USHL Kearney Daily Hub
- Skyforce soars past Skyhawks 96-91 - G League KELO
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Recent OSC Originals
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- Courage Crushes Houston in Opener, Honors Mewis by Fran Stuchbury
- Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
- Marksmen Entertain School Day Crowd with 6-2 Victory by Fran Stuchbury
- Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
- North Carolina FC Returns to USL Championship with Scoreless Draw against Charleston by Fran Stuchbury
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