Today's Alternative and Minor League Sports Stories and Originals from OurSports Central

Releases for Friday, March 22, 2024

Baseball

American Association
Cougars Announce 2024 Promotions Schedule - Kane County Cougars

Atlantic League
Charleston Dirty Birds to Host Home Run Derby on April 20 - Charleston Dirty Birds
High Point Rockers Announce "Weather-Or-Not" Promotion for Discounted Tickets - High Point Rockers

California League
Modesto Nuts Set Promotions - Modesto Nuts

Carolina League
Fireflies Announce Grits Name the Character Competition - Columbia Fireflies
Fireflies Introduce New Alternate Identity: the Carolina Grits - Columbia Fireflies
Shorebirds to Host Bi-State Rivalry Game April 5 - Delmarva Shorebirds

Coastal Plain League
Varsity Classic Postponed - Wilson Tobs
Tobs 1st HS Varsity Classic Starts Today - Wilson Tobs

International League
IronPigs Announce New Security Measures at Coca-Cola Park - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Louisville Bats HBCU Classic Cancelled Due to Weather - Louisville Bats
Redbirds Announce Opening Day Festivities - Memphis Redbirds
Storm Chasers Back to Bat with Autism Action Partnership in 2024 - Omaha Storm Chasers
Chad Tracy Leads WooSox Coaching Staff into 2024 Season - Worcester Red Sox

Midwest League
Tickets Available Now for UD Game at Day Air Ballpark on April 23 - Dayton Dragons

Northwoods League
Another SEC Talent Signs with the Huskies - Duluth Huskies
FIU Outfielder Dearing to Play for Woodchucks in 2024 - Wausau Woodchucks

Pacific Coast League
Greater Nevada Field Set to Host Three Vitalant Blood Drives Throughout the Season - Reno Aces
Greater Nevada Field Set to Host Three Vitalant Blood Drives Throughout the Season - Reno Aces

Pioneer League
Food Truck Feastival Returns to Memorial Stadium, Now Free to Attend - Boise Hawks
Ballers Sign RHP Zach St. Pierre - Oakland Ballers

South Atlantic League
Big Stu: Stuart Set to Shine Once More in 2024 - Brooklyn Cyclones
First National Bank Field Is Now Cashless - Greensboro Grasshoppers
BlueClaws Charities Suite Raffle Winners - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Spring Training Report - March 21st - Jersey Shore BlueClaws

Southern League
Biloxi Beach Chickens Set to Take the Field for Four Games in 2024 - Biloxi Shuckers

Basketball

Canadian Elite Basketball League
Mike Nuga Signs with Stingers - Edmonton Stingers

NBA G League
Swarm Snap Blue's Win Streak in Front of Sold-Out Crowd - Greensboro Swarm
Ontario Eliminated from Playoff Contention with Loss to Rip City - Ontario Clippers
Vipers Partner up with Academy to Host 2024 All-Valley Showcase - Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Hinton Leads Vipers to Victory with Triple-Double - Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Stars Acquire Xavier Pinson - Salt Lake City Stars
Santa Cruz Warriors Fall to Stockton Kings, 131-122 - Santa Cruz Warriors
Skyforce to Wear Specialty Jerseys in Partnership with South Dakota Urban Indian Health - Sioux Falls Skyforce

Women's National Basketball Association
New York Liberty Announce 2024 Preseason Schedule - New York Liberty

Football

Canadian Football League
The Results Are In: Labrosse and Chris-Ike Top the 40-Yard Dash with 4.51 at CFL Combine - CFL
Dumoulin-Duguay and Cummings Named Day Two Coaches' Picks at CFL Combine - CFL

Indoor Football League
Preview: Fighters vs. Tulsa - Frisco Fighters
Quarterback Comeback - Iowa Barnstormers
Week Two Preview - Jacksonville Sharks
Tulsa Drops Game One in Overtime - Tulsa Oilers
Game Preview: Tulsa Oilers at Frisco Fighters - Tulsa Oilers

United Football League
Birmingham Stallions Announce Final Roster Ahead of 2024 Season - Birmingham Stallions
San Antonio Brahmas Announce 50-Man Roster - San Antonio Brahmas
St. Louis Battlehawks Set 50-Man Roster - St. Louis Battlehawks

Hockey

American Hockey League
Game Preview: Condors v Firebirds, 7 p.m. - Bakersfield Condors
Fizer Scores First Career Goal, Bongiovanni Notches First For Belleville, As B-Sens Fall In Overtime - Belleville Senators
Islanders Edge Comets, 2-1, in Shootout - Bridgeport Islanders
New York Islanders Sign Thiesing - Bridgeport Islanders
Bridgeport Islanders Continue Five-Game Road Trip Tonight in Utica - Bridgeport Islanders
Game Day: Wranglers Visit Reign - Calgary Wranglers
Knight Silences Springfield with 31-Save Shutout - Charlotte Checkers
Wolves Come up Short to Wild 2-1 in a Shootout - Chicago Wolves
Monsters Fall Short in 6-3 Loss to Bears - Cleveland Monsters
Monsters Sign Forward Mitchell Lewandowski to Pro Tryout Contract - Cleveland Monsters
Wolf Pack Weekend Preview: March 22nd, 2024 - Hartford Wolf Pack
"Just Like Riding a Bike": Ryan Dzingel Returns to AHL Hockey - Henderson Silver Knights
Bears Double up Monsters, 6-3 - Hershey Bears
Game Preview: Bears at Monsters, 7 p.m. - Hershey Bears
Capitals Recall Matthew Phillips from Hershey - Hershey Bears
Wallstedt, Walker Power Wild to 2-1 Shootout Win over Wolves - Iowa Wild
Game Preview: Iowa Wild vs. Chicago Wolves - Iowa Wild
Admirals Punch Ticket to Post-Season - Milwaukee Admirals
Goaltending Duel Ends in Shootout Loss to Marlies - Rochester Americans
Preview: IceHogs Ready to Face Griffins and Induct Steve Martinson into Ring of Honor - Rockford IceHogs
T-Birds Unable to Dent Knight, Checkers - Springfield Thunderbirds
Crunch Rally Past Penguins, 5-2 - Syracuse Crunch
Syracuse Crunch to Hold Country Night Presented by Lock 1 Distilling Company March 29 - Syracuse Crunch
Comets Gain Point in 2-1 Shootout Loss Islanders - Utica Comets
Third Period Drops Penguins Behind Crunch in 5-2 Loss - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

ECHL
ECHL Transactions - March 22 - ECHL
Thunder Inch Closer To Playoff Berth With 5-4 Win Over Admirals - Adirondack Thunder
Thunder Ink Skidmore's Everett Wardle to Amateur Tryout Contract - Adirondack Thunder
Americans Hand Kansas City Rare Road Loss - Allen Americans
Game Day Preview: Americans Host KC, 7:10 PM - Allen Americans
Souch's Four-Point Night Powers Swamp Rabbits to Wild Win - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Oilers Bounce Steelheads 4-1 Friday Night - Idaho Steelheads
Bryan Thomson Loaned Back to Steelheads from Texas Stars - Idaho Steelheads
Fuel Win Over Cincinnati On Friday Night - Indy Fuel
Novak Springboards Iowa to 2-1 Win with Late Goal - Iowa Heartlanders
K-Wings Hammer Back, Beat Nailers 4-3 - Kalamazoo Wings
Jack Lafontaine Recalled to Coachella Valley - Kansas City Mavericks
Mariners Win Fourth Straight, Close Gap with Growlers - Maine Mariners
Growlers Go Down 4-3 to Mariners - Newfoundland Growlers
Admirals' Late Rally Falls Short Against Adirondack - Norfolk Admirals
Kubicek Returns from Manitoba, Admirals Add Krebs and Kelly - Norfolk Admirals
Rapid City Suffers Costly Slip-Up against Utah - Rapid City Rush
Game Notes: March 22 - Utah Grizzlies at Rush - Rapid City Rush
Firehouse Brewing What's on Tap - Rush Start Six-Game Homestand with Fun Filled Weekend Tonight - Rapid City Rush
Tyler Gratton Scores in Pro Debut, Royals Drop Series Opener to Railers, 7-3 - Reading Royals
Royals Sign Collegeville, PA Native Connor McMenamin to SPC, Darren Brady Loaned to Reading by Lehigh Valley - Reading Royals
Preview: Royals Open Pivotal Three-Game Series with Worcester on Motorsports Night at Home - Reading Royals
Stingrays Fall to Solar Bears in Overtime - South Carolina Stingrays
Three Fish Find Paydirt as Walleye Take Down Komets - Toledo Walleye
Walleye Add Two Collegiate Skaters; One out of Ohio State - Toledo Walleye
Lions Victorious Against Gladiators - Trois-Rivieres Lions
Oilers Defeat Steelheads on Road - Tulsa Oilers
Grizzlies Gameday: Series Opener in the Black Hills - Utah Grizzlies
Wings Tighten Race with 4-3 Road Win - Wheeling Nailers
Late Power Play Goal Pushes Iowa Past Wichita - Wichita Thunder
Wichita Begins Four-Game Road Swing Tonight in Iowa - Wichita Thunder
Railers Blow the Doors off Royals 7-3 in Reading - Worcester Railers HC
Railers Sign Defenseman Mason Klee to ECHL Contract - Worcester Railers HC

Federal Prospects Hockey League
FPHL Ice Chips - Game Recaps - FPHL
History Made... - Binghamton Black Bears
Bobcats Gain Hard-Earned Point in 2-1 OT Defeat to Danbury - Blue Ridge Bobcats
River Dragons Roll Past Rockers 5-2 - Columbus River Dragons
Prowlers Best Elmira in Shootout, 4-3 - Elmira River Sharks
Wallace, Foley Lead Prowlers to Shootout Win - Port Huron Prowlers
Thunderbirds Shut Out Zydeco, 4-0 - Twin City Thunderbirds

North American Hockey League
Game Day: Anchorage Wolverines vs. Fairbanks Ice Dogs - Anchorage Wolverines
Hat Tricks Fall Short in Maine After Late Goal, in 3-2 Final - Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks
Hat Tricks Defenseman Cam Charron Announces Commitment to Army West Point - Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks
Black Bears Put The Fire Out On Rochester With 4-3 Win - Maryland Black Bears
Bugs Hold off Jacks in Odessa - Shreveport Mudbugs

Ontario Hockey League
Firebirds Unable to Overcome Early Deficit, Fall to Greyhounds, 4-2 - Flint Firebirds
Firebirds Set Sights on Two Points in the Soo - Flint Firebirds
Rangers Drop Their Last Regular Season Home Game to Oshawa - Kitchener Rangers
Rangers Host Oshawa for Final Home Game of the Regular Season Friday - Kitchener Rangers
Spirit Win Fourth West Division Title with Win in Sarnia - Saginaw Spirit
Spirit Begin Season's Final Weekend in Sarnia Friday Night - Saginaw Spirit
Spitfires Lose in London 4-3 - Windsor Spitfires

Professional Women's Hockey League
Professional Women's Hockey League Player Safety Committee Announces Disciplinary Action - PWHL
Professional Women's Hockey League Roster Update - PWHL

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Eagles Push Win Streak to Eight Games with Win in Charlottetown - Cape Breton Eagles
Eagles Open Weekend Set in Charlottetown to Finish Season - Cape Breton Eagles
Isles Lose Hard Fought Battle 4-3 to the Eagles - Charlottetown Islanders
Isles Host Eagles for Two-Game Set to End Regular Season - Charlottetown Islanders
Poor Start Proves Costly in Loss to Sea Dogs - Halifax Mooseheads

SPHL
Harrogate's Two Goals Lead Thunderbolts Over Peoria, 3-1 - Evansville Thunderbolts
Todd Goehring Returned from Worcester - Fayetteville Marksmen
Stead's 40 Saves Not Enough as Ice Bears Fall on the Road - Knoxville Ice Bears
Puck Drops on a New Era of Mayhem Hockey - Macon Mayhem
Nick Niedert Relieved from Head Coaching Duties, Caleb Cameron Steps in as Interim Head Coach - Macon Mayhem
New Ownership Group takes over the SPHL's Macon Mayhem Franchise - Macon Mayhem
Rivermen Winning Streak Ends in Evansville 3-1 - Peoria Rivermen
Dawgs Outlasted by Storm in 4-3 Home Loss - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs
Dawgs Outlasted by Storm in 4-3 Home Loss - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs

United States Hockey League
Saints Open Weekend with 6-2 Win over Caps - Dubuque Fighting Saints
Fighting Five: Saints Turn Back the Clocks against Madison - Dubuque Fighting Saints
Croal Nets Game Winner in Tight 3-2 Win Over Sioux City - Muskegon Lumberjacks
Christian Kocsis Commits to the Mercyhurst Lakers - Omaha Lancers
Lancers Resume Battle with the Lincoln Stars Before a Home-And-Home with the Des Moines Buccaneers - Omaha Lancers
Storm Drops Road Contest to Buccaneers - Tri-City Storm
Storm Set for Three-Game Road Weekend in Iowa - Tri-City Storm
Hawks Persist for Victory - Waterloo Black Hawks

Western Hockey League
Wheat Kings Carry Winning Streak into Playoffs with Win over Pats - Brandon Wheat Kings
2023-24 BWK Year-End Awards Announced - Brandon Wheat Kings
Loss to Broncos Ends Playoff Hopes - Calgary Hitmen
Playoff Battle Continues As Rockets Close Out Regular-Season, Fan Appreciation Night On Saturday - Kelowna Rockets
Game Day Preview: Game 67 at Lethbridge - Medicine Hat Tigers
Warriors Set to Host Games 1 & 2 of First Round Next Weekend - Moose Jaw Warriors
Game Day Hub: March 22 at Tri-City - Portland Winterhawks
Raiders Fall 5-1 to Blades, But Clinch the Final Playoff Spot After Hitmen Loss in Swift Current - Prince Albert Raiders
Ziemmer Makes Return; Cougars Battle Blazers in Final Weekend of Regular Season - Prince George Cougars
Chiefs Look to Stay Hot Friday against Seattle - Spokane Chiefs
Broncos Sign Yerex to Scholarship and Development Agreement - Swift Current Broncos

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
Bandits Open 3-Game Road Trip with Visit to Panther City - Buffalo Bandits
Calgary Roughnecks Defeat Albany FireWolves in Overtime - Calgary Roughnecks
Swarm Look to Improve Playoff Positioning on Sunday Versus Rush - Georgia Swarm
Game Preview - Halifax at Toronto - Halifax Thunderbirds
Albany FireWolves Can Clinch Playoff Spot Tonight against Calgary - Oshawa FireWolves
Crawford Activated - Panther City Lacrosse Club
Game Preview: Wings vs Warriors - Philadelphia Wings
Crowley Holds 'Soft Spot' for Philly as Warriors Take on Wings - Vancouver Warriors

Other

Major League Rugby
Hounds Set for Dawg Town Reunion - Chicago Hounds
RFCLA Fall Short at Snapdragon Stadium - Rugby FC Los Angeles

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Highly-Coveted Canadian Midfielder Manny Aparicio Joins Atlético Ottawa - Atletico Ottawa
Atlético Ottawa Re-Signs Toronto FC Defender Luke Singh on a Season-Long Loan - Atletico Ottawa
Cavalry FC Announces 'Pick Your Price' Match in Support of Minor Soccer Initiatives in the City - Cavalry FC
Forge FC Sign Canadian Goalkeeper Jassem Koleilat - Forge FC

Major Arena Soccer League
Boris Pardo Stops 15 Shots on 40th Birthday for 3-2 Sockers' Win - MASL
Comets Set for Regular Season Finale against Sockers - Kansas City Comets
Sockers Spoil the Party for Wave Friday Night in Milwaukee - Milwaukee Wave
Boris Pardo Stops 15 Shots On 40th Birthday For 3-2 Sockers' Win - San Diego Sockers
St. Louis Ambush Play Back-To-Back Games in Utica this Weekend - St. Louis Ambush
Outlaws Finish at Home with Big Win - Texas Outlaws

Major League Soccer
Match Preview: Atlanta United vs. Toronto FC - Atlanta United FC
Atlanta United Signs Defender Matt Edwards to Short-Term Agreement - Atlanta United FC
Match Preview: Charlotte FC vs. Columbus Crew - Charlotte FC
Charlotte FC Ready to Make a Statement as They Host Reigning MLS Cup Champions Columbus Crew - Charlotte FC
D.C. United Recall Defender Hayden Sargis from Las Vegas Lights FC Loan - D.C. United
FC Cincinnati Host New York City FC After Full Week of Training - FC Cincinnati
Houston Dynamo Football Club Adds Another James Beard Award-Winning Chef to Elevate Match Day Culinary Experience - Houston Dynamo FC
Inter Miami CF Signs MLS SuperDraft Pick Yannick Bright - Inter Miami CF
Nashville SC Travels to LAFC for Late-Night Western Conference Matchup - Nashville SC
Nashville SC Hits the Road to Face Defending Western Conference Champion LAFC - Nashville SC
Revolution Host Chicago Fire FC on Saturday Afternoon - New England Revolution
New England Revolution Academy Highlights: March 22, 2024 - New England Revolution
Andrew Farrell and the New England Revolution to Host Childhood Cancer Patients at Multiple MLS Games as the Club's New "NEGU Crew" Ambassador - New England Revolution
The Assist: Orlando City SC vs. Austin FC - March 23, 2024 - Orlando City SC
Timbers Recall Goalkeeper Hunter Sulte from Loan with Indy Eleven for One Match - Portland Timbers
Timbers Loan Tega Ikoba to USL Side Indy Eleven for 2024 Season - Portland Timbers
Real Salt Lake Travels to Vancouver Saturday as MLS Campaign Resumes - Real Salt Lake
U.S. Women's National Team Will Play Mexico in New Jersey on July 13 - Red Bull New York
Sporting KC Hosts the LA Galaxy on Saturday - Sporting Kansas City
Toronto FC Loan Defender Luke Singh to Atlético Ottawa - Toronto FC

MLS NEXT Pro
Atlanta United 2 Announces Date Changes for Matches against Crown Legacy FC and Philadelphia Union II - Atlanta United 2
Preview: Chattanooga FC Looks to Build on Thrilling MLS NEXT Pro Opener - Chattanooga FC
Chicago Fire FC II to Face Forward Madison in Second Round of the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup - Chicago Fire FC II
Chicago Fire FC II Signs Defender Jean Alpha Diouf - Chicago Fire FC II
Chicago Fire FC II Signs Defender Juan Miguel Calle - Chicago Fire FC II
Colorado Rapids 2 to Host Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC in Second Round of U.S. Open Cup - Colorado Rapids 2
U.S. Open Cup Recap: Colorado Rapids 2 Advances to Second Round of U.S. Open Cup After a 3-0 Win Over Azteca FC - Colorado Rapids 2
FC Cincinnati 2 Face First Road Test of the Season against Chattanooga FC - FC Cincinnati 2
FC Cincinnati 2 Sign Defender Gaël Gibert to MLS NEXT Pro Contract - FC Cincinnati 2
Houston Dynamo FC Travel to Colorado and Dynamo 2 Face LAFC2 on the Road - Houston Dynamo 2
Huntsville City FC Earns 1-1 Draw in Home Opener against Orlando City B - Huntsville City FC
Huntsville City Football Club Earns 1-1 Draw in Home Opener Against Orlando City B - Huntsville City FC
MNUFC2 to Host Michigan Stars FC in Second Round of U.S. Open Cup - Minnesota United FC 2
New York City FC II to Face New York Red Bulls II in the Second Round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup - New York City FC II
Orlando City B Draws 1-1 with Huntsville City FC - Orlando City B
Philadelphia Union II Announce Schedule Change - Philadelphia Union II
New York Red Bulls II Scheduled to Face New York City FC II in Second Round of 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup - Red Bull New York II
Sporting KC II Signs Jacob Molinaro to MLS NEXT Pro Amateur Contract - Sporting Kansas City II
Sporting KC II Returns to Rock Chalk Park to Take on Ventura County FC on Sunday - Sporting Kansas City II
Ventura County FC to Play Host to Irvine Zeta FC in Second Round of 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, April 3 - Ventura County FC
Ventura County FC Gets Past Irvine Zeta FC II, 2-1, to Advance to Second Round of Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup - Ventura County FC

National Women's Soccer League
Chicago Red Stars Sign Defender Sam Staab to Three-Year Extension - Chicago Stars FC
Houston Dash Host Racing Louisville FC for Home Opener at Shell Energy Stadium - Houston Dash
Kansas City Current Heads to California for First Road Test of the Season against the San Diego Wave - Kansas City Current
USWNT Will Play Penultimate Pre-Olympic Match at Home of NJ/NY Gotham FC - NJ/NY Gotham FC
NJ/NY Gotham FC Travel to Portland Thorns for First 2024 NWSL Regular Season Match - NJ/NY Gotham FC
Marta's Late Goal Helps Pride to 1-1 Draw against Angel City FC - Orlando Pride
Portland Thorns FC Announce Partnership with Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter and Capital Records Recording Artist Fletcher - Portland Thorns FC
Portland Thorns FC Announce Miraflora as Official CBD Partner - Portland Thorns FC
Racing Heads to Houston for 2024 Road Opener - Racing Louisville FC
San Diego Wave FC Sign U.S. Women's Youth National Team Midfielder Kimmi Ascanio - San Diego Wave FC
Spirit Faces Bay FC in Home Opener at Audi Field - Washington Spirit

United Soccer League Championship
USL Kicks off in U.S. Open Cup - USL
Detroit City FC Ready for Saturday Afternoon Clash with Loudoun United in 2024 Home Opener - Detroit City FC
Hartford Host Birmingham in Home Opener - Hartford Athletic
Hartford Athletic Announce All Founding Sponsors and Marketing Partners Re-Upping for 2024 Season and Beyond - Hartford Athletic
Indy Eleven Acquires Tega Ikoba on Loan from Portland Timbers - Indy Eleven
What to Watch for When LouCity Hosts Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC - Louisville City FC
Match Preview: Miami FC at Orange County SC - Miami FC
NCFC Hosts Renewed Rival Tampa Bay Rowdies - North Carolina FC
Everything You Need to Know Before Orange County SC Hosts Miami in Their 2024 Home Opener - Orange County SC
Orange County SC Announces the Signing of Three Next Wave Players to Academy Pro Contracts - Orange County SC
Game Day: Hounds at Louisville City FC - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Rhode Island FC Announces Soccer Rhode Island as Youth Soccer Partner - Rhode Island FC
Match Preview: Rhode Island FC at Monterey Bay F.C.: March 24, 2024 - Rhode Island FC
Notes and Quotes: "It's Very Important for Us to Go in with a Good Mentality" - Sacramento Republic FC
San Antonio FC Adds Two on USL Academy Agreements - San Antonio FC
Match Preview: Rowdies at North Carolina - Tampa Bay Rowdies

United Soccer League One
U.S. Soccer Announces Matchups for Second Round of 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup - Central Valley Fuego FC
Central Valley Fuego FC Extends Gratitude to Terry Tumey - Central Valley Fuego FC
Charlotte Independence Host South Carolina United Heat in U.S. Open Cup Second Round - Charlotte Independence
Forward Madison FC Set to Play Chicago Fire II in Second Round of US Open Cup - Forward Madison FC
Forward Madison FC Introduces the Forward Futures Summer Training Intro Program - Forward Madison FC
Get to Know Our Opponent: Forward Madison - Greenville Triumph SC
Lexington SC Hits the Road for Rivalry Match against One Knox SC - Lexington SC
Hailstorm Face Spokane Velocity for First Time - Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC
Tormenta FC Academy Hosts Ibis Cup Presented by Publix - South Georgia Tormenta FC
Omaha's Open Cup Run Begins with a Win over Pioneers - Union Omaha

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