Last Week around the Leagues

This past week the Binghamton Black Bears made Federal Prospects Hockey League history by winning their third straight Commissioner's Cup Championship, expansion team Dallas Pulse won the Major League Volleyball championship, and the Northwoods League announced it will place a team at The Field of Dreams Ballpark for the 2027 season. Highlights from this week come from the Federal Prospect Hockey League, American Hockey League, SPHL, North American Hockey League, Major League Volleyball, Ath... Full Story

Lexington Legends Right-Hander and Former Kentucky Wildcat Simon Gregersen Signs with Arizona Diamondbacks Organization

LEXINGTON, KY - The Lexington Legends announced today that right-handed pitcher Simon Gregersen has had his contract purchased by the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. Gregersen, a former standout at the University of Kentucky, becomes the latest Legends player to earn an opportunity with a Major League Baseball organization after pitching for Lexington during both the 2025 and 2026 seasons. "Simon has been tremendous for our organization both on and off the field," said Paul Fletcher, Field Manager of the Lexington Legends. "Over the last two seasons, he has represented the Legends org... Full Story

Boomers Equal Strikeout Record in Home Opening Victory

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - The pitching staff of the Schaumburg Boomers matched a team record by recording 19 strikeouts as the club opened the home portion of the schedule with a 4-1 victory over Trois-Rivieres on Monday night. The Boomers wasted no time in taking the lead. Alec Craig and Christian Fedko opened the bottom of the first with singles. Kellum Clark put the Boomers ahead with an opposite field two-run double. Banks Tolley followed with an RBI single and it was 3-0 five batters into the contest. The early support was more than enough for Cole Cook, who allowed just one run while strikin... Full Story

Allison's Three Point Night Helps Mariners Win Game 3

PORTLAND, ME - The Maine Mariners, proud affiliates of the NHL's Boston Bruins and AHL's Providence Bruins, defeated the Wheeling Nailers 6-3 on Monday night at the Cross Insurance Arena in Game 3 of the North Division Finals, behind Ben Allison's three-point playoff debut. The Mariners now trail the best-of-seven series, two games to one. The Mariners came out firing and built a 3-0 lead in the first 13 minutes of the game. Robert Cronin began the festivities with a power play tally at 6:58, finishing a cross-ice pass from Allison and beating Taylor Gauthier short side. At 9:40 of the per... Full Story

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• RedBlacks Sign QB Duggan - Ottawa RedBlacks (CFL)
• Lexington Legends Right-Hander and Former Kentucky Wildcat Simon Gregersen Signs with Arizona Diamondbacks Organization - Lexington Legends (AtL)
• Boxcars Win Fourth Straight Series to Open Season - Hagerstown Flying Boxcars (AtL)
• Jack Anker Named FSL Pitcher of the Week - Bradenton Marauders (FSL)
• Boomers Equal Strikeout Record in Home Opening Victory - Schaumburg Boomers (FL)
• Colts Look to Extend Season in Must-Win Game 4 - Barrie Colts (OHL)
• Allison's Three Point Night Helps Mariners Win Game 3 - Maine Mariners (ECHL)
• Game 5 of PWHL Walter Cup Playoffs Between Minnesota and Montréal Rescheduled for May 12 - (PWHL)
• Wenatchee Wild Forward Grossklaus Announces NCAA Division I Commitment to St. Thomas - Wenatchee Wild (WHL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Uncertain offseason awaits the Fleet following playoff exit - PWHL Boston Globe
• Makayla Timpson thrives off Indiana Fever bench, has confidence in role - WNBA Indianapolis Star
• Colorado's Tayanna Jones-Bell joins Greensboro Groove - UPSHOT Greensboro News and Record
• Austin Bruins win Central Division championship, headed to NAHL championship tournament - NAHL Rochester Post-Bulletin
• Stampede, Force set for winner-take-all Game 5 in conference finals - USHL Fargo Forum
• Mariners roll to win over Nailers in Game 3 of ECHL North Division finals - ECHL Portland Press Herald
• Jacob Humphrey providing spark for Spokane Indians offense; long relievers shine on mound - NWL Spokane Spokesman-Review
• Fever bring back guard Bree Hall on player development contract - WNBA WTHR
• Kik Hernandez, Brusdar Graterol on rehab assignments against first-place Albuquerque Isotopes this week - PCL Albuquerque Journal
• In tight Komets-Toledo series, momentum becomes huge factor - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
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• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury
• Ta'amu, Fatukasi and Thompson-Robinson 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

Wheeling Nailers face the Maine Mariners defense

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. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Professional Women's Hockey League Expands to Detroit
3. 2026 WHL Prospects Draft Show Streaming Exclusively on Victory+
4. LAFC Battles Toluca on Wednesday for a Place in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Final
5. FPHL Announces Fresno, CA Franchise
6. RedBlacks Announce More Signings
7. Frost Activate Madison Bizal on 10-Day Contract
8. Last Week around the Leagues
9. Montréal Takes First Win of Series with 1-0 Triple-Overtime Win over Minnesota
10. Marie-Philip Poulin Clutch in Montréal's 1-0 Triumph in 3OT

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

• Stockton - 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)
• Columbus - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
• Nashville - UPSHOT League (UPSHOT)
• Lehigh Valley - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)

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