Five-Run Ninth Completes Sounds Comeback Win over Durham

DURHAM, NC. - The Nashville Sounds extended their win-streak to eight consecutive games with a thrilling 6-5 win in Tuesday's opener against the Durham Bulls at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Tuesday's comeback was highlighted by Freddy Zamora's huge three-run shot in the top of the ninth inning and proved pivotal in Nashville's five unanswered runs to steal the game one victory. The Sounds and the Bulls were in a pitcher's duel for three and a half innings, with Thomas Pannone allowing two hits... Full Story

Nailers Announce Schedule for Eastern Conference Final Series

WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced the schedule for the Eastern Conference Final Series against the Florida Everblades. For the first time in the 2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs, the Nailers will not have home ice advantage. As has been the case in the first two rounds, the series will be played in a 2-3-2 format. The Everblades finished in first place in the Eastern Conference during the regular season with a 49-13-10 record, which was good for 108 points. Wheeling went 46-20-6, which was good for 98 points and a second place finish... Full Story

Two-Out Walks, Tobias' 9th Inning Grand Slam Lift Crushers Past Slammers

Avon, OH - The Lake Erie Crushers (5-5) set sail from Avon for the first time in 2026 and played spoiler in a seesaw 10-6 victory over the Joliet Slammers (3-7) on Tuesday morning to get back to .500 on the season. The Crushers took advantage of the early command struggles of Slammers starter RHP Nick Cosentino in the opening inning. 3B Pavin Parks drew a four-pitch walk followed by another walk from CF Joe Redfield. Parks stole third and was able to score when 2B Luis Acevedo grounded into a double play for the opening run of the contest. C Derek Vegas, took his hot streak with him to ... Full Story

Last Week around the Leagues

This past week the Toronto Rock won its seventh National Lacrosse League Champions Cup, the Professional Women's Hockey League placed expansion teams in Las Vegas and Hamilton, and New York Red Bulls forward Julian Hall became the youngest player in Major League Soccer history to record a hat trick. Highlights from this week come from the National Lacrosse League, Premier Lacrosse League, Professional Women's Hockey League, ECHL, SPHL, Federal Prospects Hockey League, Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League, Major League Soccer, United Soccer Leag... Full Story

• Gabe Speier Joins Frogs for Rehab Assignment - Everett AquaSox (NWL)
• Renegades End Skid by Bopping Brooklyn - Hudson Valley Renegades (SAL)
• Six-Run First Inning Powers Syracuse over Buffalo in Series Opener Tuesday - Syracuse Mets (IL)
• Ager, Bullpen Thrive as Curve Win Series Opener with Erie, 4-2 - Altoona Curve (EL)
• Eyanson Spins Five Hitless Innings to Earn First Double-A Win - Portland Sea Dogs (EL)
• RedHawks Acquire Infielder Colby Wilkerson - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (AA)
• Bay FC Heads to Pacific Northwest for Midweek Clash at Portland Thorns FC - Bay FC (NWSL)
• Five-Run Ninth Completes Sounds Comeback Win over Durham - Nashville Sounds (IL)
• Houston Dash Host Final Homestand Prior to World Cup Break - Houston Dash (NWSL)
• Nailers Announce Schedule for Eastern Conference Final Series - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Angel City FC hosts Kansas City as busy May continues - NWSL Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
• Omaha Supernovas name Chris McGown new coach - MLV Omaha World-Herald
• Columbus Crew add Darlington Nagbe to coaching staff for limited period - MLS Columbus Dispatch
• Janesville Jets sign affiliation agreement with Fox Cities Forge - NAHL Janesville Gazette
• Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston explains injury she missed first WNBA game for - WNBA Indianapolis Star
• Play it Again Sports in Brentwood Recovers Stolen Nashville Sounds Property - IL Maury County Source
• PWHL gives San Jose's expansion team colors a local flavor - PWHL San Jose Mercury News
• Chicago Sky star Rickea Jackson's season ends with a torn ACL - WNBA Chicago Sun Times
• Icemen switch hockey affiliation from Sabres to NHLs Minnesota Wild - ECHL NewsBreak - Jacksonville
• SESKER: Familiar faces back in dugout to lead Express - Northwoods Eau Claire Leader Telegram
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Second-Half Explosion Powers Courage over Chicago by Fran Stuchbury
• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury
• Rogers, Mosley and Mickens Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week by Fran Stuchbury
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury

Ben Rortvedt at bat for the Syracuse Mets

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. Stockton Kings - NBA G League (G League)
8. Seattle Torrent - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
9. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
10. Vancouver Goldeneyes - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)

1. Lewis Homers Twice, But Bullpen Falters in Loss to Lookouts
2. QMJHL Pays Tribute to Robert K. Irving
3. Professional Women's Hockey League Expands to Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario with 2026-27 Season Debut
4. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
5. Montréal Defeats Minnesota to Reach First-Ever Walter Cup Finals
6. Athens Rock Lobsters Officially Announce Move to the SPHL Beginning in 2026-27
7. Montréal Eliminates Two-Time Champion Minnesota to Reach First-Ever Walter Cup Finals
8. Phoenix Mercury Waive Anneli Maley
9. Victoire Sign Mattivi to 10-Day Contract Before Finals
10. Preston Johnson's Next Chapter Begins as a Member of the Minnesota Twins

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

• PWHL San Jose - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• PWHL Hamilton - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• PWHL Las Vegas - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Stockton Pro Hockey - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Dyersville - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
• Fresno Falcons - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• San Diego - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• PWHL Detroit - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Dune Coast Baseball - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
• Athens - Indoor Football League (IFL)

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, MLBDL, MWL, NWL, PCL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, ML, 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