Payne Home Run Vaults Mudcats to Victory

ZEBULON, N.C. - Trailing by a run and down to their final out in the bottom of the ninth inning, Braylon Payne came to the plate a stung a ball over the right field wall to lift the Carolina Mudcats past the Fredericksburg Nationals 5-3 on Saturday night at Five County Stadium. Fredericksburg (12-8 // 42-43) was down to their final out in the top of the ninth inning, trailing 2-1, but secured back-to-back hits off Jose Nova (W, 1-0) to take the lead. Kevin Bazzell singled to left field allowi... Full Story

Monarchs Welcome All-Star Reliever Moore

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Former American Association All-Star Steffon Moore is returning to the league with the Kansas City Monarchs. The lefty reliever signed with Kansas City ahead of the Monarchs' doubleheader with Winnipeg Friday night from Blue Cross Park. He is available out of the bullpen for Saturday's game, which would be his team debut. Moore, 28, is a former Rays prospect in his seventh pro season. He earned AAPB All-Star honors in 2022 while serving as the closer with the Lincoln Saltdogs. He earned an 0.36 ERA in his first 20 appearances of that season to establish himself as one... Full Story

Ariel Atkins Scores 27 Points in 87-81 Sky Win over Lynx

The Chicago Sky defeated the Minnesota Lynx 87-81 inside Wintrust Arena on Saturday, July 12. The Sky are now 7-13 on the season, 4-4 at home, 6-5 against the Western Conference and 19-28 against the Lynx all time. The Sky started the game with 57 points in the first half, the most points scored against the Lynx in a half this season and a season high for Chicago. Ariel Atkins led Chicago in scoring with 27 points, three rebounds and two steals. Angel Reese scored 11 of her 19 points in the first quarter, including an impressive dribble move that led to a pull-up jumper. Reese finished the ... Full Story

NWSL Champion Meaghan Nally Signs with Carolina Ascent

CHARLOTTE, NC - Carolina Ascent FC today announced the signing of former NWSL defender Meaghan Nally ahead of the 2025-26 Gainbridge Super League season. Nally joins Carolina Ascent following a spell with Odense Boldklub Q (OB Q) in Kvindeligaen, Denmark's top-flight league. The defender joined the Danish club in August 2024 and made 23 appearances, scoring one goal. "We have been pursuing Meaghan for a while and it's a relief to have finally signed her," shared Carolina Ascent Head Coach Philip Poole. "She brings a lot of experience, quality, and technical ability. She's a fantastic def... Full Story

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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. 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. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
7. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
8. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
9. New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
10. Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)

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5. The New York Cosmos are back
6. Preview: Chicago Stars FC vs. Corinthians SC
7. New Mexico United vs. Charleston Battery Match Preview
8. LAFC Hosts Colorado Rapids for Hello Kitty Night at BMO Stadium on Wednesday
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10. Minnesota United and Holstein Kiel Play to Scoreless Draw

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)

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

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, CEBL, G League
Women's Basketball
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
LOVB, MLV, NWLS, PVF

SOCCER
Indoor Soccer
MASL
Outdoor Soccer
CPL, MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, USL, USL1
Women's Soccer
NSL, NWSL, USLSL, WPSL Pro