McFarlane, Chenault, Hejka Combine for No-Hitter in Nightcap, Claws Sweep Double-Header

JERSEY SHORE, NJ - Alex McFarlane and two relievers combined to no-hit Wilmington in game two of their double-header on Wednesday after the BlueClaws also took game one to sweep the pair from the Blue Rocks. Game One Gabriel Barbosa made his BlueClaws debut a winning one, allowing one run in 5.2 innings as Jersey Shore won the opener 5-3. The BlueClaws jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning on RBI doubles by Avery Owusu-Asiedu and Kehden Hettiger. Owusu-Asiedu added an RBI single ... Full Story

Montgomery Delivers in Walk-Off Win for the Knights

CHARLOTTE, NC - The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp played with fire, and then got burned. In a 3-3 tie game with the Charlotte Knights batting in the bottom of the ninth inning, Jacksonville opted for an intentional walk that put runners at first and second base. Up to the plate came the International League's reigning Player of the Week, Colson Montgomery. The Charlotte shortstop roped a game-winning RBI single down the left field line and the Knights celebrated a 4-3 victory. Jacksonville took a 1-0 lead before Charlotte responded with three runs in the bottom of the second inning. Dominic Fle... Full Story

Drillers Get Walk-Off Win over Wind Surge

The Drillers mob Kole Myers after his single gave Tulsa a walk-off win on Wednesday night. (Photo by Paige Grider) Tulsa, OK - A crowd of over 5,600 came out to ONEOK Field on Wednesday night for a special Independence Holiday Fireworks Show and a Propeller Series meeting between the Tulsa Drillers and Wichita Wind Surge. Before the post-game fireworks began, the big crowd was treated to a walk-off win by the Drillers. Kole Myers' 30-foot single plated pinch-runner Sean McLain with the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Drillers a 2-1 victory. The dramatic win cont... Full Story

Wild Rally Sends Boomers Past Florence

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - The Schaumburg Boomers fell behind 5-0 to the Florence Y'Alls early but came from behind to win a wild 16-10 affair on Wednesday night at Wintrust Field. Florence scored five runs in the top of the first keyed by a grand slam from Brendan Bobo. The Boomers were able to battle back and take the lead, scoring twice in the third on a sacrifice fly from Anthony Calarco and an RBI double from Banks Tolley. The Boomers scored five runs in the fourth to open a 7-5 edge. Christian Fedko singled home a run and Andrew Sojka tied the game with a two-run single. Calarco knocked home ... Full Story

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• Mud Monsters Secure Series Victory - Mississippi Mud Monsters (FL)
• Woodchucks Win Fourth Straight, Sweep Defending Champions - Wausau Woodchucks (Northwoods)
• Chiefs Make Dozer Park History in 21-2 Drubbing - Peoria Chiefs (MWL)
• Sloan Shines as Nuts Blank Grizzlies 3-0 - Modesto Nuts (CalL)
• McFarlane, Chenault, Hejka Combine for No-Hitter in Nightcap, Claws Sweep Double-Header - Jersey Shore BlueClaws (SAL)
• RoughRiders Mount 7-6 Comeback Victory over Travelers - Frisco RoughRiders (TL)
• Van Oekel, Legion FC Pitch Shutout in Draw with Charleston - Birmingham Legion FC (USL)
• Riggio, Flores and Lagrange Power Patriots to Doubleheader Sweep over Reading Wednesday - Somerset Patriots (EL)
• Johnson City Doughboys dominate on the road for commanding win over the Greeneville Flyboys - Johnson City Doughboys (ApL)
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• Liberty's Jonquel Jones 'pissed' she wasn't named WNBA All-Star starter - WNBA New York Post
• Conner Capel Home Run Lifts Gwinnett Stripers - IL Gwinnett Daily Post
• Dillon Thomas smacks early-inning HR, sparking RedHawks past Winnipeg - AA Fargo Forum
• Eight-run seventh inning keys Schaumburg Boomers victory - FL Chicago Daily Herald
• Beloit Sky Carp pitching quartet stifles Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 4-1 - MWL Beloit Daily News
• Real Salt Lakes Diego Luna leads U.S. past Guatemala in Gold Cup semifinal - MLS Salt Lake Tribune
• Wilson Warbirds reveal renderings of new downtown baseball stadium - CarL WRAL
• NWSL will kick off 2026 regular season on March 13 - NWSL Boston Globe
• Fever superstar wont play as Aces debut trade pickup - WNBA Las Vegas Review-Journal
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Birmingham Legion FC goalkeeper Matt Van Oekel vs. the Charleston Battery

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. 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)

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