Cougars Score Nine Unanswered in Comeback 9-3 Victory

GENEVA, Ill. - All nine hitters in the Cougar lineup smacked at least one hit as the Cougars cruised to a victory in the first game against the Railroaders Tuesday night at Northwestern Medicine Field. The Railroaders (28-31) started the scoring off Chris Mazza with three runs in the top of the fourth inning. Aaron Altherr launched a home run over the right field wall, and then three straight doubles by Kyle Martin, Steven Rivas, and Andres Sosa pushed across two more runs, and gave Cleburne ... Full Story

Ducks Swing Past Staten Island in Series Opener

(Staten Island, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks defeated the Staten Island FerryHawks 6-4 on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park. Staten Island took a 1-0 lead in the second inning on a leadoff solo home run to center field by Tyler Dearden off Ducks starter Juan Hillman. Long Island responded with a three-spot in the third off FerryHawks starter Wesley Scott, as Taylor Kohlwey's two-run single to left and Troy Viola's RBI single to right put the Flock in front. It stayed that way until the seventh when a two-run single to ... Full Story

SLC Stars Unveil Rebrand

SALT LAKE CITY - The Salt Lake City Stars, the official NBA G League affiliate of the Utah Jazz, have introduced a new era of branding, unveiling a refreshed visual identity that aligns the team's look with its NBA counterpart while honoring the legacy of the Utah Stars, a championship-winning team whose history began in 1970 in the ABA. The rebrand includes a series of new logos and a unified color palette of Mountain Purple, Sky Blue, and Midnight Black, matching the Jazz's "Mountain Basketball" concept; an initiative that celebrates Utah's passion for basketball, its vibrant and growing ... Full Story

Charlotte FC's Patrick Agyemang Joins Derby County Following Club Record Sale

CHARLOTTE - Charlotte FC today announced forward Patrick Agyemang has joined Derby County of the English Championship on a permanent transfer for a Club record fee. Charlotte FC also retains a sell-on percentage for Agyemang. Agyemang, 24, was selected 12th overall in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft and quickly rose through Charlotte FC's player pathway in two-and-a-half seasons with the organization. Earlier this year, he made his United States Men's National Team debut where he is side's leading scorer this calendar year and the only player to play all 12 matches in 2025. Agyemang departs the ... Full Story

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• Report: WNBA Players 'Bracing' for Work Stoppage Before 2026 Season Amid CBA Talks - WNBA Sports Illustrated
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• Why Firebirds re-signing veteran Gustav Olofsson makes sense - AHL Palm Springs Desert Sun
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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
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury

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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. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)
2. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
3. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
4. York United FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
5. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
6. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
7. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
8. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
9. Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)
10. New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. The New York Cosmos are back
3. Tonight's Game Between the Stampeders and Roughriders Delayed Due to Air Quality
4. Preview: Chicago Stars FC vs. Corinthians SC
5. Houli Named Head Coach of the Johnstown Tomahawks
6. Match Preview: Charlotte FC vs New York City FC: July 12, 2025
7. New Mexico United vs. Charleston Battery Match Preview
8. Rail Yard Dawgs New Logo and Jersey Designs Unleashed
9. Last Week around the Leagues
10. Hops Stumble in 10-6 Loss to Canadians

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

• Amarillo Warbirds - National Arena League (NAL)
• Colorado Springs Sky Sox - Pioneer League (PL)
• Philadelphia - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Detroit - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Cleveland - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Golden City Football Club - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Indiana Sentinels - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
• Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Fort Lauderdale United FC - United Soccer League One (USL1)

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, WLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
LOVB, MLV, NWLS, PVF

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