LouCity Rides Overpowering First Half to Knock off Austin in Open Cup

For the second time in club history, Louisville City FC has defeated an opponent from Major League Soccer in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Louisville used an overwhelming first-half performance to upend Austin FC 2-1 Tuesday night at Lynn Family Stadium, advancing to the Round of 16 of the 111th edition of the annual tournament. LouCity advances to face either the Houston Dynamo (MLS) or El Paso Locomotive FC (USL Championship) on the road. The two Texas clubs meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET a... Full Story

Early Offensive Outburst Gives Wilson Home-Opener Win

WILSON, N.C. - The Wilson Warbirds were powered by a five-run fifth inning to take down the Hill City Howlers 7-5 in the inaugural game at Wilson Ballpark in front of the first sellout crowd in franchise history. Wilson (4-6) was led by Tyler Renz (W, 1-0) on the mound, who threw five scoreless innings and struck out five to set the tone. Renz lowered his ERA to 0.90 in the process. The Warbirds soared into the lead with two runs in the bottom of the third inning to open the scoring. Yannic Walther led off the inning and pounded a two-strike breaking ball over the left-field fence for th... Full Story

Squirrels Set Franchise Record with Ninth Straight Win

HARTFORD, Conn. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels beat the Hartford Yard Goats, 11-7, on Tuesday night at Dunkin Park to pick up their ninth consecutive win, setting a new franchise record. The Flying Squirrels (9-1) tallied 17 hits to open the road series against the Yard Goats (4-6). The win streak surpassed the previous record of eight consecutive wins from May 2021. The Flying Squirrels have the best record of all 120 teams in Minor League Baseball. Scott Bandura led off the game with a double and scored later in the first on a groundout by Charlie Szykowny. The Yard Goats tied the ... Full Story

Late Heroics Lift Biscuits to 2-1 Extra-Inning Win over Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, TN - The Montgomery Biscuits edged the Chattanooga Lookouts 2-1 in 10 innings on Tuesday night at Erlanger Park. The Chattanooga Lookouts (8-2) struck first in the third inning when Dominic Pitelli connected on a solo home run to right field, giving Chattanooga a 1-0 lead. Montgomery's pitching staff kept the game within reach, as three arms combined to limit the Lookouts to just two hits across nine innings. Garrett Edwards set the tone with 6.0 strong innings, allowing one run while striking out six. The Biscuits (4-5) broke through in the ninth inning. With two outs an... Full Story

• Jason Shokalook Brace Powers 2-1 Road Victory over Detroit City FC in the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup - Chicago Fire FC (MLS)
• Mathis's Three-Run Bomb Gives Pelicans Opening Night Win over Cannon Ballers 4-0 - Myrtle Beach Pelicans (CarL)
• Hujsak Homers Twice, Brito Shines on the Mound in 3-0 Win - Bowling Green Hot Rods (SAL)
• Le Rouge's U.S. Open Cup Run Ends with Hard-Fought 2-1 Loss to MLS Side Chicago Fire - Detroit City FC (USL)
• Mendez Powers Wind Surge to 18-6 Rout of Cardinals - Wichita Wind Surge (TL)
• Tugboat Fans Five, Rosario Homers in 8-7 Akron Win - Akron RubberDucks (EL)
• Dylan Edwards Plays Hat Trick Hero as Rangers Take Commanding 3-0 Series Lead - Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
• Voit's Go-Ahead 3-Run Shot and Gutiérrez's 4-Hit Night Propel Brooklyn to First Home Win of '26, 9-8 - Brooklyn Cyclones (SAL)
• LouCity Rides Overpowering First Half to Knock off Austin in Open Cup - Louisville City FC (USL)
• Early Offensive Outburst Gives Wilson Home-Opener Win - Wilson Warbirds (CarL)
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• Galaxy host Toluca FC with Champions Cup semifinal berth at stake - MLS Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
• Zyhir Hope's hot hitting, Luke Fox's pitching lift Drillers - TL Tulsa World
• Sea Dogs keep Altoona winless - EL Portland Press Herald
• Anthony Volpe starts rehab with Somerset Patriots at TD Bank Ballpark - EL Bridgewater Courier-News
• Aces officially name a general manager, and its a familiar one - WNBA Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Captains pummel TinCaps, 13-4 - MWL Willoughby News-Herald
• Mercury go international with 2026 draft picks - WNBA Daily Independent
• Indians triumph over Vancouver, 5-3, in Education Day game - NWL KXLY
• In revamped ballpark, Keys begin renewed link to Orioles - SAL Frederick News-Post
• Blue Jays standout Trey Yesavage starts for Bisons Wednesday - IL Buffalo News
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• Bean, Wade and Neville 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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• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury

Chicago Fire FC celebrates a Jason Shokalook goal against Detroit City FC in the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

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. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)
2. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
3. Inter Miami CF - Major League Soccer (MLS)
4. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
5. Inter Toronto FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
6. Indiana Fever - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
7. Seattle Torrent - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
8. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
9. Vancouver Goldeneyes - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
10. Stockton Kings - NBA G League (G League)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Goldeneyes Close out Road Trip with Takeover Tour Loss to Boston in Edmonton
3. Reed, Vaughns, Kidd and Hoyland Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week
4. Indiana Fever Bolster Roster with Addition of Forward Monique Billings
5. Boston Explodes to 5-1 Win over Vancouver in PWHL Takeover Tour Finale in Edmonton
6. Sceptres Move Munroe to LTIR, Sign Baskin
7. Inside the UFL
8. Schafzahl Snaps Montréal Shutout Streak in Torrent Loss to Victoire
9. Pair of Ex-Charge Players Contribute to Seattle's Win in Ottawa
10. Serdachny Scores Twice as Seattle Tops Ottawa 5-3 to Stay in Playoff Hunt

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

• Nashville - UPSHOT League (UPSHOT)
• Lehigh Valley - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
• Oklahoma City - United Football League (UFL)
• Houston Comets - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Mid-South Pro Hockey - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Hamilton - American Hockey League (AHL)
• RedPocket Mobiles - Pioneer League (PL)
• Texas Volts - Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL)
• Utah Talons - Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL)
• Oklahoma City Spark - Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL)

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, WPBL

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, CEBL, G League
Women's Basketball
UPSHOT, 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
AUSL, LOVB, MLV, NWLS

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