Grasshoppers Offense Leads the Way in a 9-5 Win over the IronBirds

GREENSBORO, N.C. - The Greensboro Grasshoppers defeated the Aberdeen IronBirds, 9-5, on Thursday afternoon at First National Bank Field. With the win, the Grasshoppers improved to 9-3 in the second half of the South Atlantic League season, while the IronBirds fell to 5-7. Greensboro outhit Aberdeen 8-6, as the IronBirds committed two errors in the field. Outfielder P.J. Hilson led the Grasshoppers' offense, going a perfect 2-for-2 with a home run, two RBI, and one run scored. Additional hits ... Full Story

Red Sox' Houck and Dobbins Set to Rehab with Portland this Weekend Versus New Hampshire

Portland, Maine - Boston Red Sox right-handed pitchers Tanner Houck and Hunter Dobbins will begin injury rehabilitation assignments for the Portland Sea Dogs this weekend, against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats from Delta Dental Park. Houck is expected to make an appearance in Friday's 6:20 P.M. game. Dobbins is expected to pitch in Saturday's 6:00 P.M. contest. Houck has been on the 15-day injured list since May 14, with a right flexor pronator strain, retroactive to May 13. In nine starts with the Red Sox this season, Houck is 0-3 while posting 32 strikeouts in 43.2 innings of work. The... Full Story

Paige Bueckers Named WNBA Rookie of the Month

Arlington, TX - Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers was named WNBA Rookie of the Month for June, the league announced today. This is Bueckers' first Rookie of the Month honor and the first for a Wings newcomer since 2019. Over seven games in June, Bueckers averaged 21.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.7 steals, 0.9 blocks, .475 shooting from the field and .929 from the free-throw line. Her scoring average ranked third among all players and first among guards, while her steals clip ranked ninth. She was the only player to average at least 20 points and five assists in June. Among rookies,... Full Story

Kickham Named ALPB Pitcher of the Month

(New York) - Outfielder Dylan Rock of the Lexington Legends and left-handed pitcher Mike Kickham of the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars have been honored as the Atlantic League's Players of the Month for June 2025. Rock, the Player of the Month, tied a professional baseball record by hitting a home run in eight consecutive games while Kickham, the Pitcher of the Month, threw just the eighth no-hitter in league history. Rock, 26, tied a professional baseball record by hitting a home run in eight consecutive games. The streak started June 18 with a ninth inning home run against the Gastonia Ghost P... Full Story

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Greensboro Grasshoppers outfielder P.J. Hilson

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1. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)
2. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
3. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
4. York United FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
5. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
6. New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
7. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
8. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
9. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
10. Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)

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2. Last Week around the Leagues
3. WNBA Announces Expansion to Historic 18 Teams with New Teams in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia
4. Indiana Fever Secure 94-86 Victory on the Road
5. Thornton Out for Remainder of Game
6. Starters Named for 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game
7. MLB All-Star Trevor Cahill Signs with Ghost Peppers
8. Willeman Transferred to the Reds
9. Inter Miami CF Meets PSG in Club World Cup Round of 16
10. Thunder Welcomed 11 Millionth Fan in Franchise History Friday

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

• Amarillo Warbirds - National Arena League (NAL)
• Colorado Springs Sky Sox - Pioneer League (PL)
• Philadelphia - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Detroit - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Cleveland - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Golden City Football Club - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Indiana Sentinels - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
• Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Fort Lauderdale United FC - United Soccer League One (USL1)

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BASKETBALL
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WNBA

FOOTBALL
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Outdoor Football
CFL, UFL

HOCKEY
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PWHL

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