Orlando Spoils Birmingham Home Opener with Shutout Win

BIRMINGHAM, AL - Orlando stayed perfect and made a statement doing it. The Storm rolled into Birmingham's home opener and walked out with a shutout, improving to 4-0 behind a dominant defensive performance. Protective Stadium was buzzing early, as former three-time championship head coach Skip Holtz was honored during the coin toss. But the energy never translated to the field for Birmingham. Both defenses set the tone early before Orlando finally broke through late in the first quarter. J... Full Story

T-Birds Hold off Pack to Win Regular Season Finale

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (32-32-6-2) overcame another hard charge from the Hartford Wolf Pack (26-38-5-3) to emerge with a 4-3 win on Saturday night before a sellout crowd of 6,793 inside the MassMutual Center. After a disheartening third period on Friday, the T-Birds came out with a clear purpose to their game in the opening 20 minutes, outpacing Hartford on the shot board, 18-4. Despite that disparity, it took until the 14:14 mark and the club's 16th shot of the period to find the back of the net. Dillon Dube did just that, deflecting an Alek Kaskimaki shot past C... Full Story

LouCity Flies Past Sporting JAX Behind Wilson's Stoppage-Time Winner

Like any good fireworks show, Louisville City FC saved the best for last. It took over 90 minutes of struggle going forward, but LouCity finally got its reward through substitute Jansen Wilson - whose rocket in the sixth minute of stoppage time was enough to see off Sporting Club Jacksonville in front of a season-high 11,182 fans at Lynn Family Stadium. On the night of Thunder Over Louisville, the annual Kentucky Derby Festival kickoff, Louisville put an end to its two-match winless run in league play with the win. The hosts' attack struggled all night to really get off the runway, as... Full Story

Switchbacks FC Secure Three Points at Weidner Field against Monterey Bay FC

Colorado Springs, CO - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC delivered an impressive performance in today's match against Monterey Bay FC, controlling the game from start to finish and securing a 4-1 victory. The Switchbacks dominated statistically, registering 18 total shots with nine on target compared to Monterey Bay's four shots and just one on target. Colorado Springs created five big chances while holding 55.4% possession and consistently dictating the tempo of the match. The Switchbacks also recorded 18 crosses, earned five corner kicks, completed 13 tackles with nine successful, and ta... Full Story

• Orlando Spoils Birmingham Home Opener with Shutout Win - Orlando Storm (UFL)
• Bison Clinch 2026 Kelly Cup Playoff Berth - Bloomington Bison (ECHL)
• Mathis Mashes Fourth Homer of the Week, Powers Birds over Cannon Ballers 6-0 - Myrtle Beach Pelicans (CarL)
• Nashville SC Continues Red-Hot Start with 2-0 Win at Atlanta United FC - Nashville SC (MLS)
• Gardiner's Record-Breaking Four Goals Leads to OT Win in Seattle as Vancouver's Playoff Hopes Fall Short - Vancouver Goldeneyes (PWHL)
• Pitching Carries Howlers Past Warbirds - Hill City Howlers (CarL)
• Houston Dynamo FC Earn 1-0 Shutout Road Victory over Orlando City SC - Houston Dynamo FC (MLS)
• Rising Sinks Miami FC 3-0 at Pitbull Stadium - Phoenix Rising FC (USL)
• Blue Wahoos' Bats Explode in 13-4 Blowout Win - Pensacola Blue Wahoos (SL)
• Claws Topple Emperors 13-2 on Saturday - Jersey Shore BlueClaws (SAL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Battlehawks fall to Defenders 28-22 in Washington - UFL Alton Telegraph
• Unbeaten at home, Real Salt Lake giving host fans something to cheer about - MLS KSL
• Lookouts officials not resting: One day, well put 10,000 people in here - SL Chattanooga Times & Free Press
• Jake Gelof's walk-off 2-run home run gives the Tulsa Drillers a 5-4 win over Arkansas - TL News on 6
• Hayes returning to Golden State Valkyries for 14th WNBA season - WNBA San Jose Mercury News
• Luc Bydals hat trick leads Anchorage Wolverines to playoff win - NAHL Anchorage Daily News
• Tucson Sugar Skulls lean on tandem of Mackey, Thomas - IFL Arizona Daily Star
• Yankees ace Gerrit Cole hurls 44 pitches in first rehab start after Tommy John surgery - EL Allentown Morning Call
• Adirondack Thunder hang on for wild ECHL victory over Trois-Rivieres - ECHL Glens Falls Post-Star
• Tulsa Oilers set for home football opener after road split - IFL Tulsa World
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury
• 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
• Reed, Vaughns, Kidd and Hoyland Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week by Fran Stuchbury

Allan Castro of the Worcester Red Sox (Tayla Bolduc)

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. Stockton Kings - NBA G League (G League)
10. Vancouver Goldeneyes - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Last Week around the Leagues
3. Inside the UFL
4. Bean, Wade and Neville Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week
5. PWHL Weekly Notebook
6. Seattle Torrent Announce April 25 Home Game to Start at 7 p.m. Pt
7. Vancouver Goldeneyes Announce April 25 Home Game to Start at 4 p.m. Pt
8. Boston Fleet Announce April 25 Home Game to Start at 12 p.m. ET
9. Frost Place Natalie Buchbinder on LTIR, Sign Forward Sam Cogan
10. Fleet Sign Neubauerová to 10-Day Contract

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