Brito's Blast Caps Grizzlies' Thrilling Saturday Night Bash

FRESNO, Calif. - The Fresno Grizzlies answered back in a big way Saturday night. Fresno launched five home runs and rallied from behind to defeat the Stockton Ports 9-8 at Chukchansi Park, snapping a two-game skid and reclaiming momentum in front of a crowd of 7,148. Roldy Brito's three-run home in the bottom of the 8th flipped the game back in favor of Fresno and sent the home crowd into a frenzy. The Grizzlies (5-3) showed resilience throughout, overcoming a late two-run hole with a p... Full Story

Eight-Run Seventh Inning Pushes Cubs Past Chiefs, 9-3

Peoria, IL - For the first time this week, back-to-back victories have been earned in the series between the South Bend Cubs and Peoria Chiefs. With tonight's 9-3-win, South Bend has won consecutive games for the first time this season, and also have taken three of the first five over Peoria this road trip. Also, for the first time this series, Peoria scored the game's first runs. South Bend had opened the scoring in the first four games of the week, with the two clubs exchanging wins up until Saturday. It was right-hander Blake Aita starting the game for the Chiefs, while lefty Cole Reynol... Full Story

Isotopes Blank Chihuahuas, 4-0

El Paso, TX - Blaine Crim launched a two-run homer in the third inning to provide the Isotopes pitching staff with all the offense they would need on Saturday night at Southwest University Park. Patrick Weigel, Carson Palmquist, TJ Shook, Ryan Miller and Seth Halvorsen combined on a four-hit shutout as Albuquerque won 4-0 to clinch a series victory. Saturday marked the second time in three nights the Isotopes had a bullpen game with five pitchers combining to allow just four hits. Topes Scope: - The Isotopes recorded their third shutout at Southwest University Park, and second in a nine-... Full Story

San Diego Gulls Clinch 2025-26 Calder Cup Playoff Berth

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The San Diego Gulls (33-24-8-4) have clinched a berth in the 2025-26 Calder Cup Playoff tonight for the fifth time in team American Hockey League (AHL) history. It marks the first playoff berth for San Diego since 2021-22. Ticket information for the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs will be released at a later date. Please visit SanDiegoGulls.com/Playoffs for up-to-date information on the Gulls Flight to the Cup. The 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs will begin the week of April 20. Please note that opponent, dates and times will be confirmed and announced when details become available... Full Story

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• New England Revolution shut out D.C. United at home - MLS Boston Herald
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• Smokies walk it off vs. Trash Pandas, clinching first series win of 2026 - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel
• Lionel Messi and Inter Miami get 2-2 tie with Red Bulls - MLS Florida Sun-Sentinel
• Jesus Bueno's goal helps Union beat Montreal for long-awaited first win - MLS Delaware County Times
• Maya Yoshida, Erik Thommy score goals to lead Galaxy to victory over Austin - MLS Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
• Portland Fire sign free agent guard Karlie Samuelson, agree to new contract with Bridget Carleton - WNBA KGW
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Phoenix Phoenix FC's JP Scearce on game night

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. Match Preview: Nashville SC vs. Club América
3. Last Week around the Leagues
4. LAFC Faces Cruz Azul in First Match of Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinal Series at BMO Stadium on Tuesday
5. PWHL Weekly Notebook
6. Carla MacLeod to Step Away, Irwrin Assumes Reins
7. Start Time Announced for April 18 Away Game Versus the Seattle Torrent
8. Reed, Vaughns, Kidd and Hoyland Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week
9. Seattle Torrent Announce April 18 Home Game to Start at 2 p.m. PT
10. PWHL Player Safety Committee Announces Disciplinary Action

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