Back in the Win Column: Tahoe Downs Allen in Thrilling OT Victory

Simon Pinard entered Tuesday's bout with the Allen Americans on a three-game goal streak. And he was determined to make it four, even if it took overtime. The Tahoe Knight Monsters defeated Allen 4-3 in OT in a back-and-forth affair that included three lead changes and two separate comebacks. Pinard called game in the extra frame, and netminder Jesper Vikman rebounded with a strong showing, saving 22 of 25 shots seen. After getting blitzed in back-to-back contests against Idaho coming into... Full Story

Mangas Sets New Career High as Mad Ants Win for Second Straight Night

Kyle Mangas scored a career-high 32 points to lead the Indiana Mad Ants (4-7) to a 108-93 win over the Grand Rapids Gold (5-4) on Tuesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. On the second night of a back-to-back, Indiana led the Gold 28-19 after the first quarter and never trailed the rest of the game. The Gold pulled within a point near the end of the third quarter, but the Mad Ants held their visitors to just 18 points in the final frame as they posted a second straight win. Indiana outshot Grand Rapids 53.2 to 39.8 percent overall in the victory. Mangas finished 13-for-19 shooting from the f... Full Story

Buck Pierce Named the 28th Head Coach in BC Lions History

(Vancouver)- The BC Lions have officially ushered in a new era on the sidelines as the team announced the hiring of Buck Pierce as the franchise's 28 th head coach in its 70-year history. Said Rigmaiden: "Buck was a candidate we identified early in this process as someone who is ready to step in and lead our franchise. His track record in the Canadian Football League as both a player and a coach says it all. We are excited and proud to bring him back to the BC Lions as our 28 th head coach." The 43-year-old Pierce returns to where his CFL journey started after spending ten seasons with t... Full Story

Sporting JAX to compete in 2025/26 USL Super League season

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Sporting JAX today announced a major milestone for women's professional soccer on the First Coast as the team will kick off its inaugural season at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium in August 2025. As part of the Division 1 USL Super League, Sporting JAX will redefine North Florida's sports landscape, making history as Jacksonville's first women's pro soccer team. "We are excited to partner with the University of North Florida and bring our inaugural women's professional season to Hodges Stadium," said Steve Livingstone, Sporting JAX President and CEO. ... Full Story

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• Back in the Win Column: Tahoe Downs Allen in Thrilling OT Victory - Tahoe Knight Monsters (ECHL)
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• Rangers Double up the Bulldogs 6-3 on Teddy Bear Night - Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
• IceRays Goaltender Nikita Volsky Commits to NCAA Division 1 Lake Superior State - Corpus Christi IceRays (NAHL)
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• Should the Chicago Sky re-sign Chennedy Carter in restricted free agency? - WNBA Chicago Tribune
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• 'They have dangerous players': Komets can't underestimate league-worst Cyclones - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
• Will Luciano Acosta play for FC Cincinnati next season? Club GM discusses future - MLS WCPO
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• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger

Wichita Thunder celebrate a goal

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

1. ECHL Announces Fines, Suspensions
2. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
3. Blue Bombers Unveil Signings
4. Earthquakes Announce Roster Moves Ahead of 2025 MLS Season
5. Alouettes Add Four Players to Roster
6. Stamps Sign Trio of Canadians
7. Update: Toronto FC Announce Roster Moves
8. Last Week around the Leagues
9. Solar Bears Host Underwear Toss Night Friday at Kia Center
10. LAFC Announces Roster Moves for 2025 Season

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

• USL Dallas - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
• Wilson Warbirds - 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)

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