Brandon Hawkins Named ECHL Most Valuable Player

(Toledo, OH) - Toledo Walleye forward Brandon Hawkins has been named the Warrior Hockey ECHL League MVP for the 2023-2024 season. The native of Macomb, Michigan led the ECHL this season with 40 goals, 93 points, and 34 power play points, and tied for the league-lead with 15 power play goals. His 346 shots also led the league, and he finished sixth in assists (54) and 10th in game-winning goals (six). This continues an honor year for Hawkins after landing on the ECHL First Team for a second co... Full Story

Cleveland Guardians Sam Hentges to Rehab Friday at Canal Park

(AKRON, OHIO) - Cleveland Guardians pitcher Sam Hentges is scheduled to pitch in a rehab assignment with the Akron RubberDucks in Friday's 7:05 p.m. game against the Erie SeaWolves at Canal Park. Hentges is appearing in his first rehab game since being placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to March 25 with left middle finger inflammation. A member of the 2019 Akron RubberDucks, Hentges has pitched in 143 career games with Cleveland going 7-8 with a 4.33 ERA, one save and 196 strikeouts over 183.0 innings pitched. The left-handed pitcher went 3-2 with a 3.61 ERA and 56 strikeouts... Full Story

Jack Leiter Makes MLB Debut

FRISCO, Texas - Former Frisco RoughRiders pitcher Jack Leiter made his MLB debut with the Texas Rangers on Thursday, April 18th in their game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Leiter started the game for the Rangers, cruising through the opening frame while striking out Kerry Carpenter, marking his first punchout in the bigs. He ran into some trouble in the second inning, but bounced back in the third before exiting in the fourth. He finished the day spinning 3.2 innings while allowing seven earned runs on eight hits with three strikeouts in a 9-7 win. His debut made baseball his... Full Story

USL Eugene announces plans to bring professional soccer to Eugene, Ore.

EUGENE, Ore. - USL Eugene today announced its intention to bring USL League One soccer to Eugene, Ore. In a historic collaboration, the Eugene Civic Alliance (ECA) and KidSports announced the nearing completion of the Civic Park Stadium, setting the stage for the creation of USL Eugene which would become the city's first professional soccer team. The stadium project, a symbol of community resilience and innovation, transforms Civic Park Stadium into a beacon of professional sports and community identity. Following a devastating fire in 2015, the Eugene community - spearheaded by the ECA - r... Full Story

• Spencer Knight Wins Fred T. Hunt Award for Sportsmanship, Determination and Dedication to Hockey - Charlotte Checkers (AHL)
• Columbus Crew Acquire up to $200,000 in General Allocation Money from Real Salt Lake in Exchange for Philip Quinton - Columbus Crew SC (MLS)
• Nashville SC Travels to Ft. Lauderdale, Returns to MLS Action against Inter Miami - Nashville SC (MLS)
• Salvatore Collora Has Announced his Commitment to Play Hockey at the University of Windsor - Aberdeen Wings (NAHL)
• Real Salt Lake Acquire Columbus Crew DF Philip Quinton in Exchange for up to $200,000 in General Allocation Money - Real Salt Lake (MLS)
• CF Montréal Hosts Orlando City SC Saturday at Stade Saputo - Club de Foot Montreal (MLS)
• 18 Players Drafted from PBL Tryout Camp - (PL)
• Atlanta Dream Sign Three Players to Training Camp Contracts - Atlanta Dream (WNBA)
• Game Preview: Tulsa Oilers vs. Frisco Fighters - Tulsa Oilers (IFL)
• Match Preview: Atlanta United vs. FC Cincinnati - Atlanta United FC (MLS)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Walleye forward Brandon Hawkins named MVP of the ECHL - ECHL Toledo Blade
• Gotham FC inks goalie Ann-Katrin Berger after Chelsea deal - NWSL New York Post
• Chattanooga FC Travels To Huntsville FC Saturday - MLS NEXT Pro Chattanoogan
• Caitlin Clark blocks Antonio Brown after abusive posts on social media - WNBA Sarnia Observer
• Houston Roughnecks looking for a win this weekend - UFL NewsBreak - Houston
• McClung, Queen earn All-G League honors - G League Osceola News Gazette
• Real Salt Lake acquires Philip Quinton from the Columbus Crew via trade - MLS Salt Lake Tribune
• Rivals: St. Louis City SC seeks revenge in Saturday match with KC - MLS FOX2
• Voodoo disappear from Lake Charles - AFL3 Lake Charles American Press
• Jones' three-hit night paces Hot Rods to 13-4 win - SAL Bowling Green Daily News
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

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• Martinez, Garvin and McCrane Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week by Fran Stuchbury
• Draw with Birmingham Leaves North Carolina Wanting More by Fran Stuchbury
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Hot Start Continues for Courage in Another Shutout Victory by Fran Stuchbury

Rockford IceHogs forward Lukas Reichel

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. Minnesota Lynx - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
3. Edmonton Elks - Canadian Football League (CFL)
4. Fresno Grizzlies - California League (CalL)
5. Charlotte FC - Major League Soccer (MLS)
6. Saskatchewan Roughriders - Canadian Football League (CFL)
7. Colorado Rapids - Major League Soccer (MLS)
8. Edmonton Oil Kings - Western Hockey League (WHL)
9. South Bend Cubs - Midwest League (MWL)
10. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)

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

• Eugene - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Athens - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Buffalo Pro Soccer - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
• Kansas City Goats - The Arena League (TAL)
• Iowa Woo - The Arena League (TAL)
• Duluth Harbor Monsters - The Arena League (TAL)
• Ozarks Lunkers - The Arena League (TAL)
• The Town FC - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Ventura County FC - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Watertown Shamrocks - North American Hockey League (NAHL)

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
AFL3, 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, PVF
Other Women's
NWLS

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