Late Offense Powers Bisons 2-1 Win over Rochester

Buffalo, N.Y. - The Buffalo Bisons used strong pitching, led by Anders Tolhurst, and timely offense late in the game for a 2-1 victory over the Rochester Red Wings on Tuesday night at Sahlen Field. The strong Bisons' pitching was started by two innings of work by Robinson Pina. The right-hander allowed a first inning home run to Yohandy Morales, but finished his Blue Jays organizational debut with two innings of work. Tolhust followed and was masterful in his six innings, while Dillon Tate se... Full Story

Elissalt Dominates in Relief, Mets Win Opener vs. Daytona 4-2

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - The St. Lucie Mets snapped a two-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over the Daytona Tortugas on Tuesday night at Clover Park. Mets long reliever Frank Elissalt dominated upon entering the game in the fourth inning. Elissalt fired 5.0 scoreless innings. He allowed just one hit on a two-out double in the sixth inning. Elissalt did not walk a batter and struck out seven, including the first five batters he faced. The Mets took a 2-0 lead in the second inning on a RBI squeeze bunt single by Nick Roselli and a RBI infield single by Simon Juan. Daytona scored two runs... Full Story

Right-Handed Pitcher Colin Holderman Has Rehab Assignment Transferred to Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS - The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced that right-handed pitcher Colin Holderman had his rehab assignment transferred from Single-A Bradenton as the Indianapolis Indians begin this week's split six-game series against the Louisville Bats at Louisville Slugger Field at 6:35 PM. Holderman is one of seven rehabbers assigned to Indy on eight separate stints, joining infielder Jared Triolo, first baseman Spencer Horwitz, right-handed pitcher Dauri Moreta, catcher/first baseman Endy Rodríguez, infielder Nick Gonzales and catcher Joey Bart. Holderman, 29, was placed on the 15-d... Full Story

Texas Legends Named 2024-25 NBA G League Franchise of the Year

FRISCO, TX - The NBA G League today announced the Texas Legends as the 2024-25 Franchise of the Year, recognizing the organization's outstanding performance both on and off the court. This marks the Legends' second time receiving the league's top honor, having first earned the award in 2019. "We're incredibly proud to bring this award back to Frisco," said Texas Legends President Malcolm Farmer. "This recognition is a testament to the hard work and creativity of our front office, the dedication of our fans, and the deep connection we've built with the community we serve." The Legends set... Full Story

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• Late Offense Powers Bisons 2-1 Win over Rochester - Buffalo Bisons (IL)
• Elissalt Dominates in Relief, Mets Win Opener vs. Daytona 4-2 - St. Lucie Mets (FSL)
• Nine Warriors and Alumni Invited to NHL Development Camps - Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
• East II Leads Stingers Past Alliance for Fourth Straight Win - Edmonton Stingers (CEBL)
• Gerry DiCunzolo Selected to 2025 U.S. Under-17 Select Team - Peterborough Petes (OHL)
• 2025 CHL Import Draft Set to Take Place Tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. PST - Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
• International Valkyries Shine in EuroBasket - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA)
• BlackJacks Celebrate Canada Day with Fourth Straight Win - Ottawa BlackJacks (CEBL)
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• WNBA Expansion To Detroit Another Knock To The City's PWHL Hopes - PWHL The Hockey News
• Sons of CC Sabathia, Gary Sheffield playing in Draft League - MLBDL Williamsport Sun-Gazette
• Sky's Angel Reese just misses WNBA All-Star start but still earning league-wide recognition - WNBA Chicago Sun Times
• Sophie Cunningham rips WNBA expansion for Detroit - WNBA Detroit Free Press
• Former Spokane Chiefs star Kailer Yamamoto signs one-year deal with Utah Mammoth - WHL Spokane Spokesman-Review
• Arike Ogunbowales uncertain injury gets update from Wings head coach - WNBA NewsBreak - Arlington
• Mets Manaea, Winker to make rehab starts in Hartford - EL Hartford Courant
• Nashville SC sets sights on first place heading into Saturday's home game - MLS Nashville Post
• Walleye forward Cole Gallant to play in Austria next season - ECHL Toledo Blade
• Utah Warriors will have a new coach after breakthrough 2025 season - MLR KSL
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Courage Shrug off Early Deficit, Super-Subs Lead Comeback Win by Fran Stuchbury
• NCFC Scores Upset Win over League-Leading Louisville by Fran Stuchbury

Greensboro Grasshoppers outfielder Lonnie White Jr. at bat

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. New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
6. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
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)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Reading Fightin Phils Welcome Diamond Baseball Holdings as New Owner
3. Indiana Fever Secure 94-86 Victory on the Road
4. WNBA Announces Expansion to Historic 18 Teams with New Teams in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia
5. Last Week around the Leagues
6. Thornton Out for Remainder of Game
7. Inter Miami CF Meets PSG in Club World Cup Round of 16
8. Willeman Transferred to the Reds
9. MLB All-Star Trevor Cahill Signs with Ghost Peppers
10. Starters Named for 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game

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