Jugnauth's Overtime Winner Helps Sweep Canucks as Firebirds Clinch Spot in 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs

The Firebirds defeated the Abbotsford Canucks on Saturday night at Rogers Forum in overtime by the final score of 3-2. Coachella Valley secured their spot in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs after the Tucson Roadrunners fell in regulation to the Henderson Silver Knights, 5-4. The Firebirds opened the scoring in the second period as Carson Rehkopf netted his 13th goal of season. Abbotsford scored twice in a 2:13 span to tie the game and then take the lead. Coachella Valley tied the game 3:12 into ... Full Story

Consistent Hitting Surges Syracuse Past Toledo on Saturday

Syracuse, NY - The Syracuse Mets used timely hitting and late power to take down the Toledo Mud Hens, 9-7, on Saturday afternoon at NBT Bank Stadium. Toledo (3-5) opened the scoring in the top of the first inning. Wenceel Pérez singled and stole second before coming home on an RBI single by Jace Jung, giving the Mud Hens a 1-0 lead. Syracuse (4-4) responded right away in the bottom of the first. MJ Melendez singled, and after two outs, Christian Arroyo delivered an RBI single to tie the game. Soon after, Vidal Bruján knocked in Arroyo with a base hit, putting the Mets on top, 2... Full Story

CLINCHED the Rock Are Heading to the Playoffs

HAMILTON, ON - The Toronto Rock (10-6) punched their ticket to the playoffs with a 7-5 win over the San Diego Seals (6-9) on Saturday night on Fan Appreciation Night at TD Coliseum in Hamilton, ON. Prior to the end of the game, Halifax was victorious over Rochester which set up the win and in scenario for the Rock. "The first goal (of the season) is to clinch a playoff spot, it's good and it's an accomplishment" said Rock Head Coach Matt Sawyer. "We feel like we've been playing good lacrosse over the last month, obviously a setback in Philadelphia, hopefully tonight gets us back on that tra... Full Story

Three Kannapolis Bats Add a Home Run in 19-2 Walloping of Hill City Saturday

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers demolished the Hill City Howlers in the series finale in a lopsided, 19-2, victory at Atrium Health Ballpark on Saturday night. With the win, the Ballers get on the board with their first victory of the season at 1-2 on the year. Hill City falls for the first time in 2026, on the wrong end of a Kannapolis outburst. The Ballers deployed five arms in their first win of the 2026 season with RHP Blaine Wink tossing two innings of one-run ball before some rainfall pushed the game into a delay. LHP Trey Cooper (W, 1-0) took the ball after the br... Full Story

• Flores, Fantastic Five Flummox Vancouver - Tri-City Dust Devils (NWL)
• Hats, Hits, and a Goalie Fight: Wolverines Cruise Past Brown Bears - Anchorage Wolverines (NAHL)
• Zaha, Westwood Deliver in Charlotte's 2-1 Win - Charlotte FC (MLS)
• RoughRiders Extend League-Best Point Streak to 17, Clinch Home Playoffs - Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL)
• New York Steals 2-1 Shootout Win over Seattle in Front of Record-Setting crowd at Madison Square Garden - New York Sirens (PWHL)
• Reign Storm Back to Victory over Condors with Second Period Surge - Ontario Reign (AHL)
• Parr Sends Tigers to Round 2 with Overtime Winner, 5-4, over Pats - Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
• Earthquakes Shake up the Standings with Historic Win over SDFC - San Jose Earthquakes (MLS)
• Five-Run Fifth Leads to Ports First Win of Season - Stockton Ports (CalL)
• Colts Dominate Game 5 to Win Series over Niagara - Barrie Colts (OHL)
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• Rothrock, Thomas help Seattle Sounders beat Dynamo 1-0 - MLS My Northwest
• Philip Zinckernagel, Chris Brady help Fire hand Nashville first loss of season - MLS Chicago Sun Times
• Jordan Larson's volleyball career comes to end with LOVB Nebraska's loss, Salt Lake's win - LOVB Omaha World-Herald
• FC Naples beats Greenville 1-0 while honoring first responders - USL1 WINK
• Monsters, rounding into playoff mode, edge Admirals, 6-5 - AHL Lorain Morning Journal
• Messi scores, Inter Miami salvage tie against Austin FC in opener of new stadium - MLS Florida Sun-Sentinel
• Photos: Buffalo Bandits earn playoff berth with 15-5 victory over Vancouver Warriors - NLL Buffalo News
• WBS Penguins continue domination of Phantoms with road win - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
• Keys fans celebrate return of Orioles' affiliate at Fan Fest celebration - SAL Frederick News-Post
• Kelly Pannek scores twice as Frost clinch playoff spot - PWHL St. Paul Pioneer Press
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• Renewal, Fun Mark Durham Bulls Home Opener by Fran Stuchbury
• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury
• Reed, St. Louis Defense and Clark 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
• Rough Start Costs Courage against Bay FC by Fran Stuchbury

Tri-City Dust Devils' Tyler Bremner on the mound

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. Last Week around the Leagues
3. Minnesota Frost Acquire Defender Roese from New York
4. Reed, St. Louis Defense and Clark Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week
5. New York Sirens Complete Trade, Welcome Forward Denisa Křížová in Exchange for Jincy Roese
6. Philips Backstops Ottawa to 2-0 Road Win in Seattle
7. PWHL Weekly Notebook
8. ALPB Draft Starts with 53-Year-Old Knuckleballer
9. Crowd of 16,586 Welcomes Captain Hilary Knight Back to Torrent Lineup in 2-0 Loss to Charge
10. Sirens Announce Roster Moves Before Deadline

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

• 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)
• Portland Cascade - Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL)
• Carolina Blaze - Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL)
• Grand Junction Razorback Suckers - Pecos League (Pecos)

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