Momentum Builds in Second Consecutive Win at Louisville

Louisville, KY - The Toledo Mud Hens (9-10) defeated the Louisville Bats (10-9) on Friday, April 17, winning 6-2, showing offensive power through all 9-innings. Following Toledo's 10-5 win over Louisville last night to earn its first win of the series, momentum continued to build offensively with 14 total hits, each batter in the order counting at least one. Max Clark led the pack, slinging his first Triple-A home run in the sixth inning and going 4/5 at the plate. The Hens were the first ... Full Story

Aviators Ground Dallas, Soar to First Franchise Win

COLUMBUS, OH- Columbus got it done. Ironically, the Aviators kept it on the ground all night, and their 202 rushing yards powered them to their first win in franchise history, and Ted Ginn Jr.'s first as a head coach. The league's top offense came out fast. Austin Reed led a seven-play, 68-yard scoring drive. Dae Dae Hunter ripped off two physical runs, breaking multiple tackles for 34 yards. Reed capped it by escaping pressure and finding Drake Stoops in the end zone for his first career UFL touchdown. Columbus answered with a solid drive, but an 11-yard sack from Darrius Moragne and Ta... Full Story

Dallas Stalls as Columbus Controls the Clock

class="title title--1 video-article-intro__title" data-v-e0158917> Dallas Stalls as Columbus Controls the Clock April 17, 2026 by Ethan Berch Game Book COLUMBUS, OH - Columbus got it done. Ironically, the Aviators kept it on the ground all night, and their 202 rushing yards powered them to their first win in franchise history, and Ted Ginn Jr.'s first as a head coach. The league's top offense came out fast. Austin Reed led a seven-play, 68-yard scoring drive. Dae Dae Hunter ripped off two physical runs, breaking multiple tackles for 34 yards. Reed capped it by escaping pressure and fi... Full Story

Coll & Flint Propel Pandas to a Win over Barons

MADISON, Ala. - Third baseman Harold Coll went 2-4 with a homer and two runs scored, while rightfielder Tucker Flint finished with three singles, two RBI, two steals and a run as the Trash defeated the Birmingham Barons 7-4 Friday night at Toyota Field in front of 6,442 fans. The win evened the six-game series at two games apiece. Rocket City started the scoring in the first inning. With two away, first baseman Ben Gobbel drew a walk, went to second on a hit by pitch, then scored on a double off the bat of leftfielder Raudi Rodriguez. The Trash Pandas extended the lead in the third when Col... 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. 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)

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2. Indiana Fever Bolster Roster with Addition of Forward Monique Billings
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6. Philips Phenomenal in Charge's 2-0 Shutout Win over Sceptres
7. Frost Bite Sirens 4-1 in Fifth Meeting of the Season
8. MontrÉal Retains Top Spot In 1-0 Defensive Dual Over Boston In Sold-Out Td Garden Debut
9. Sceptres Record 42 Shots, But Can't Get Past Philips
10. PWHL Weekly Notebook

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