Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

BASEBALL California League: The Single-A California League recently started its 2026 season and again has eight teams aligned in four-team North and South divisions with each team playing 132 games through September 6, 2026. There were three changes in the league's MLB affiliations after the 2025 season. The Seattle Mariners moved their North Division Modesto Nuts affiliate to San Bernardino and became a new version of the Inland Empire 66ers in the South Division; the Los Angeles Angels move... Full Story

Battlehawks Rally to Defeat Stallions in Thrilling 34-30 Victory

ST. LOUIS, Missouri - The St. Louis Battlehawks stormed back from two 10-point deficits to defeat the Birmingham Stallions 34-30 on Sunday afternoon at The Dome at America's Center. Wide receiver Hakeem Butler had 146 yards on 4 receptions and a touchdown in the win. Quarterback Harrison Frost went 9 for 15 for 148 yards and 3 touchdowns in his Battlehawks debut. The Battlehawks' defense dominated the first quarter. Linebacker Jordan Williams picked off quarterback Matt Corral's first pass attempt for a 10-yard touchdown return and the first Battlehawks pick-six at the Dome since Callahan O... Full Story

Thunderbolts Pull off Game Three Comeback, Advance to Semifinals

Evansville, In.: Down but never out, the Thunderbolts rallied from 1-0 and 3-1 deficits in the third period to force overtime, where Isaac Chapman's goal won the game and the series for Evansville by a 4-3 final score on Sunday afternoon. Game three in the best-of-five semifinal series against the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs at Ford Center will be on Wednesday, April 22nd, face-off at 7:00pm CT. After a scoreless first period, the Ice Flyers managed to score the first goal in the second period as Jack Suchy scored on a power play at 14:11. Down 1-0 going into the third period, Evansville rallie... Full Story

Isotopes Score 10 Runs in 10th Inning for Epic 19-12 Win

El Paso, TX - Chad Stevens led off the top of the 10th inning with a tie-breaking, two-run homer to start a massive offensive onslaught, as the Isotopes scored 10 runs in the frame en route to a 19-12 victory on Sunday afternoon at Southwest University Park. The 10th inning was headlined by homers from Stevens and Charlie Condon, as well as a two-run double from Drew Avans. The Isotopes led 8-3 at the seventh-inning stretch, before El Paso roared back with six runs to take the lead. Albuquerque tied it in the ninth on an RBI double from Vimael Machin. With the victory, the Isotopes won five... Full Story

• Rangers Take 2-0 Series Lead to Sault Ste. Marie After Coming out Victorious in Wild 13-Goal Affair - Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
• Americans Pull Away from Wichita in the Third Period - Allen Americans (ECHL)
• Kansas City Current Wins Second Consecutive Teal Rising Cup with 6-1 Triumph over SE Palmeiras - Kansas City Current (NWSL)
• Woodpeckers Set New Highs in Runs and Hits in Win over Charleston - Fayetteville Woodpeckers (CarL)
• Seattle Seawolves Fall to Anthem Rugby Carolina in Hard-Fought Road Match - Seattle Seawolves (MLR)
• Five-Run Fourth Catapults Storm to 14-6 Win and Series Split against Quakes - Lake Elsinore Storm (CalL)
• Battlehawks Rally to Defeat Stallions in Thrilling 34-30 Victory - St. Louis Battlehawks (UFL)
• Islanders Clinch Playoff Berth and Franchise Record in Home Finale - Bridgeport Islanders (AHL)
• Columbus Outlasts Montgomery 13-12 in Record-Setting Day - Columbus Clingstones (SL)
• Dallas Pulse Sweep Omaha Supernovas to Clinch First Playoff Berth in Franchise History - Dallas Pulse (MLV)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Albuquerque Isotopes score 10 runs in 10th inning to beat El Paso Chihuahuas 19-12 - PCL Albuquerque Journal
• Kentucky Barrels win inaugural home opener over Michigan Arsenal - AF1 WKRC
• Battlehawks rally past Stallions after trailing twice by 10 points - UFL Alton Telegraph
• Playoff-bound Indy Ignite sweep Atlanta Vibe in 3 sets for league-leading 18th win - MLV WTHR
• 4-time All-Star Kahleah Copper re-signs with Phoenix Mercury - WNBA Arizona Sports
• Sky Carp blast past Kernels 15-5 - MWL Beloit Daily News
• FC Naples to host Orlando City in historic U.S. Open Cup match - USL1 WINK
• Jim Jarvis stays hot, J.R. Ritchie shines as Gwinnett Stripers cap dominant series - IL Gwinnett Daily Post
• Tulsa Drillers beat Springfield Cardinals, 7-2, for fifth straight win - TL News on 6
• LaViolette hits home run as Captains beat Dragons to split series - MWL Willoughby News-Herald
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• 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
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Courage Draw Portland in Four-Goal Battle by Fran Stuchbury

Kitchener Rangers left wing Dylan Edwards and centre Sam O'Reilly

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. PWHL Weekly Notebook
5. LAFC Faces Cruz Azul in First Match of Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinal Series at BMO Stadium on Tuesday
6. Carla MacLeod to Step Away, Irwrin Assumes Reins
7. Reed, Vaughns, Kidd and Hoyland Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week
8. Start Time Announced for April 18 Away Game Versus the Seattle Torrent
9. PWHL Player Safety Committee Announces Disciplinary Action
10. Inside the UFL

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