Rush Earn First Home Win, 3-2 Over Wichita

(RAPID CITY, S.D.) - The Rapid City Rush, proud affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames, defeated the Wichita Thunder 3-2 on Thursday night at The Monument. The victory marks the first home win for the Rush this season, snapping a 10-game losing streak at home dating back to last season. Keanu Yamamoto scored his fifth goal of the season on the powerplay to open the scoring just 6:01 into the game. The Rush would never relinquish the lead. Four minutes later, Keltie Jeri-Leon buried a reb... Full Story

Spitfires Down Colts 4-1

WINDSOR, ON. The Spitfires were looking to continue their momentum heading into Thursday night's contest. The Spitfires had a 3-0 shutout in Guelph to cap off a 5-game road trip. They had their eyes set on the Colts who beat the Spitfires just one week ago 4-1. In the first period, the Spitfires had a few powerplay opportunities and a heavy shot advantage of 15-7 through the frame. Late in the period, the Spitfires would cash in on the powerplay. The puck bounced off of Outwater's stick to Nesbitt in front and the rookie scored his third of the year. It was the lone goal of the period; Wood... Full Story

Seven Nets Score in Double Figures in Win Over 905

LONG ISLAND - The Long Island Nets (6-4), the NBA G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, defeated Raptors 905 (1-10), 133-124 in a back-to-back win on Thursday evening at Nassau Coliseum. Seven Nets scored in double figures in the win against Raptors 905, including Brooklyn two-way guard Keon Johnson, who tallied a season-high 23 points to go along with six rebounds, three assists and one block in 29 minutes. While on assignment with Long Island, Brooklyn center Noah Clowney posted 21 points, six rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals in 29 minutes. Long Island guard Kennedy ... Full Story

Maine Celtics Blow Out Blue Coats

PORTLAND, ME - The Maine Celtics bounced back from a tough loss less than 24 hours ago, cruising past the Delaware Blue Coats, 135-109 in the team's highest-scoring game of the season. Two-Way guard JD Davison led Maine (6-5) with 27 points, three rebounds and 10 assists, his fourth double-double of the season. Jordan Walsh recorded the first 20-point, 10-rebound game of his pro career and notched three assists. Two-Way forward Nathan Knight notched 14 points and a career-high 15 rebounds. Jordan Schakel had 17 points and seven rebounds and DJ Steward tallied 15 points, nine assists and two... Full Story

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

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

• Indianapolis - Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF)
• Oakland Ballers - Pioneer League (PL)
• Fort Lauderdale - USL Super League (USLSL)
• Huntington - Appalachian League (ApL)
• Chicago Rush - Arena Football League (AFL3)
• Arizona Bandits - Arena Football League (AFL3)
• Georgia Force - Arena Football League (AFL3)
• Minnesota Myth - Arena Football League (AFL3)
• Denver Outlaws - Premier Lacrosse League (PLL)
• Chattanooga FC - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)

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
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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
Outdoor Football
CFL, USFL, XFL

HOCKEY
Junior Hockey
NAHL, OHL, QMJHL, USHL, WHL
Minor League Hockey
AHL, ECHL, FPHL, SPHL
Women's Hockey
PWHL

LACROSSE
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NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
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SOCCER
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MASL
Outdoor Soccer
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Women's Soccer
NWSL, USLSL