Today's Alternative and Minor League Sports Headlines from OurSports Central
Headlines for April 2, 2025
Baseball
American AssociationSioux City Explorers re-sign Jared Wetherbee - Sioux City Journal
Appalachian LeagueSelect group of Appy Leaguers will play exhibition in Kannapolis, NC on July 4th - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Atlantic LeagueHagerstown Flying Boxcars schedule and promotions for 2025 season - Hagerstown Herald-Mail
California LeagueTouching on history: Modesto Nuts honor locals in last season at John Thurman Field - NewsBreak - Modesto
Modesto Nuts Final Season - NewsBreak - Modesto
The Modesto Nuts kicked off the 2025 season with media day Tuesday morning - NewsBreak - Modesto
Carolina LeagueFredNats ready to defend Carolina League title in 2025 - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Meet the 2025 Hickory NC Crawdads field staff - Hickory Daily Record
Eastern LeaguePittsburghs front office releases Curve roster for upcoming season - Altoona Mirror
New Fisher Cats manager Lavallee embraces change - Manchester Union Leader
New Fisher Cats manager Lavallee embraces change - Manchester Union Leader
Puck and pitches Excitement builds among fans of Erie sports teams - NewsBreak - Erie
With plenty of young talent, Reading Fightin Phils are optimistic about 2025 - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Squirrels manager Dennis Pelfrey likes 2025 team's mix - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Squirrels manager Dennis Pelfrey rallies after sore 2024 - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Spencer Jones among Yankees prospects planning to use torpedo bat in minor leagues - Trentonian
Florida State LeagueMighty Mussels prepare for season opener with fresh talent - WINK
International LeagueJacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 2025 home opener vs. Worcester Red Sox - Florida Times-Union
Nathan Wiles Impresses as Gwinnett Stripers Win at Home Again - Gwinnett Daily Post
Braves Catcher Sean Murphy Homers in 1st Rehab At-Bat with Stripers - Gwinnett Daily Post
Hurston Waldrep Delivers in Gwinnett Stripers' Home-Opening Win - Gwinnett Daily Post
List of Red Wings Fireworks 2025 at Innovative Field - NewsBreak - Rochester
Rochester wins big over the Iron Pigs - NewsBreak - Rochester
This is what weve been waiting for: Red Wings GM talks home opener - NewsBreak - Rochester
Morning at the ballpark: Red Wings home opener - NewsBreak - Rochester
Drew Waters hits for cycle in Omaha Storm Chasers' win - Omaha World-Herald
Omaha Storm Chasers fall to Louisville - Omaha World-Herald
Drew Millas shows off his wheels with two triples in Wings' victory - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Red Wings win home opener. - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester Red Wings win home opener; Here's what happened - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Syracuse handcuffs RailRiders - Scranton Times-Tribune
RailRiders pick up matinee win in Syracuse - Scranton Times-Tribune
Red Sox starter reaches 97.3 mph, allows 4 runs in rehab; Marcelo Mayer homers - Springfield Republican
Boston Red Sox prospect just a big, strong animal, breakout candidate - Springfield Republican
Baseballs oldest organist, who grew up in Syracuse, still going strong in Upstate NY - Syracuse Post Standard
Syracuse Mets bats go cold in loss to RailRiders on chilly home opener - Syracuse Post Standard
Toledo Mud Hens looks to expand Hensville - Toledo Blade
Mud Hens lose road opener to Round Rock - Toledo Blade
Gunnar Henderson homers again, but Tides fall in first road game - Virginian Pilot
Velazquez drives in four as RailRiders win series opener in Syracuse - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Bulls shut out in 2025 home opener against Sugar Land - WRAL
Bulls shutout in 2025 home opener against Sugar Land - WRAL
Baseball is back! Indians host Iowa in home opener at Victory Field - WTHR
Major League Baseball Draft LeagueTrenton Thunder to become Trenton Tomato Pies for one night - Trentonian
Midwest LeagueDayton Dragons baseball media day 2025 - Dayton Daily News
Skits, T-shirt launchers and high energy: How the Dayton Dragons Green Team pulls off all the entertainment - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps return to Parkview Field, Opening Day just days away - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Spartans end Crosstown Showdown drought with 1-0 win over Lugnuts - Lansing State Journal
Michigan State-Lugnuts baseball: Photos from the Crosstown Showdown in Lansing - Lansing State Journal
Northwest LeagueAquaSox usher in new era with first practice of 2025 - Everett Herald
Van Olm, Catton, Cristall named WHL All Stars - KXLY
Spokane Indians prep for Opening Day with first practice - KXLY
Pacific Coast LeagueBlowout: Bees, weather sting Isotopes' home opener - Albuquerque Journal
Moments from the Isotopes game against Salt Lake Bees: Photos - Albuquerque Journal
Here are the best sports photos from around Oklahoma - Daily Oklahoman
OKC Comets host El Paso Chihuahuas in home opener: See our top photos - Daily Oklahoman
Reno Aces pitchers shine in home opener Tuesday - Reno Gazette-Journal
Gallery: Scenes from the home opener at Isotopes Park - Santa Fe New Mexican
Neither wind nor losing records keep Isotopes fans from ballpark - Santa Fe New Mexican
South Atlantic LeagueHot Rods announce 2025 roster - Bowling Green Daily News
Greenville Drive players to watch as team opens 2025 baseball season - Greenville News
Emperors Host Media Day, Scrimmage on New Field - Rome News-Tribune
Southern LeagueAs Blue Wahoos Ready For Opener, Stadium Has Stayed Busy As Event Host - NewsBreak - Pensacola
Trash Pandas reveal initial Opening Day roster for 2025 - WAFF
Clingstones kick off 2025 Season with media day - WTVM
Basketball
BIG3BIG3 basketball coming to Detroit as Amplifiers call Little Caesars Arena home - Detroit Free Press
BIG3 3-on-3 basketball returns to Detroit in July - Detroit News
Canadian Elite Basketball LeagueWinnipeg Sea Bears add NBA G Leaguer - CJOB
Sea Bears, CJOB, team up for expanded coverage - Winnipeg Sun
NBA G LeagueHow OKC Thunder coach Mark Daigneault met Bulls coach Billy Donovan - Daily Oklahoman
Boston Celtics two-way guard voted G League MVP - MassLive.com
Osceola coach Dylan Murphy earns monthly G League award - Orlando Sentinel
Magic's McClung, Coach Murphy earn NBA G League honors; we know Thursday's playoff opponent - Osceola News Gazette
Maine Celtics advance to East semifinals with blowout win - Portland Press Herald
Warriors fall to Suns in Western Conference quarterfinal | NBA G League playoffs - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Bronny James' G League season was a success; rookie showed growth and promise - Yahoo Sports
VIDEO: Game Changers Presented by SoFi: Juan Toscano-Anderson, Episode 2 - YouTube
VIDEO: Braxton Key Named 2024-2025 Kia NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year - YouTube
VIDEO: JD Davison Named 2024-2025 Kia NBA G League MVP - YouTube
VIDEO: Rio Grande Valley Vipers vs. Salt Lake City Stars - Game Highlights - YouTube
Women's National Basketball AssociationWNBA news: Indiana Fever hire Briann January as assistant coach - Indianapolis Star
Briann January returns to Indiana Fever as assistant coach - WTHR
Football
Canadian Football LeagueNew CFL commissioner always supported FRC; he's gotta be good - Regina Leader-Post
CFL names Stewart Johnston as leagues new commissioner - Toronto Globe and Mail
TSN president Stewart Johnston named 15th commissioner of the CFL - TSN
TSN president Stewart Johnston named CFL's 15th commissioner - Vancouver Province
Bombers' Demski, Cadwallader, shine on and off the field - Winnipeg Sun
Blue Bombers sign Arena League sack leader - Winnipeg Sun
Indoor Football LeagueFishers Freight kicks off inaugural season with Indoor Football League - NewsBreak - Indianapolis
VIDEO: Week 2 Plays of the Week - YouTube
VIDEO: IFL Quick HitsWeek 2 - YouTube
United Football LeagueVIDEO: Know My Name: Arlington Renegades WR JaVonta Payton: United Football League - YouTube
VIDEO: 5 Longest Touchdowns of Week 1: United Football League - YouTube
VIDEO: UFL Best Defensive Plays of Week 1: Protection Plays: United Football League - YouTube
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueAbbotsford Canucks set new franchise record with 10th straight win - Abbotsford News
FloHockey AHL Power Rankings: Laval Rocket Soaring Above AHL - FloHockey
Kings sign prospect Otto Salin to 3-year, entry-level deal - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Utica Comets' special jerseys to honor Utica police, fire - Rome Sentinel
San Jose Sharks' Shakir Mukhamadullin in loss to Anaheim Ducks - San Jose Mercury News
San Jose Sharks prospect Yaroslav Askarov back for San Jose Barracuda - San Jose Mercury News
Penguins pushing for first-round bye - Scranton Times-Tribune
Jets fall 4-1 to the Los Angeles Kings - Winnipeg Free Press
Three reasons Jets coach Scott Arniel is not NHL coach of the year - Winnipeg Sun
'That playoff feel': Jets expect three periods of grind in L.A. - Winnipeg Sun
ECHLIce Chips: Rodzinski named ECHL Plus Performer of March - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Ice Chips: Meet the new Komets reporter James Krause - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Komets falls to Kalamazoo on the road - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Ice Chips: Tulsa's McKee, Maine's Underwood both suspended - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Adirondack Thunder sign three players from college ranks - Glens Falls Post-Star
Walleye drop shootout at Indy - Toledo Blade
North American Hockey LeagueSouth Dakota's NAHL junior hockey teams meet for final time in 2024-25 - Aberdeen American News
Ontario Hockey LeagueIceDogs fetch big playoff win at home versus Colts - Barrie Today
Marek Vanacker provides heroics for Brantford Bulldogs - Brantford Expositor
Kingston Frontenacs look for series sweep vs. Sudbury Wolves in Game 4 - Kingston Whig Standard
Kingston Frontenacs poised for sweep with 4-2 win over Sudbury Wolves - Kingston Whig Standard
Explosive London Knights win Game 3, push Owen Sound to brink - London Free Press
Days 38-save shutout lifts Firebirds to Game 3 win over Rangers - MLive
Puck and pitches Excitement builds among fans of Erie sports teams - NewsBreak - Erie
IceDogs suspended for conduct detrimental to team and OHL - Niagara Falls Review
Niagara IceDogs-Barrie Colts Game 3 OHL playoff recap - Niagara Falls Review
North Bay Battalion have their backs against the wall once again - North Bay Nugget
North Bay Battalion pushed to brink after overtime loss to Brantford - North Bay Nugget
SPORTS BRIEFS: Barons start North Conference title defence Friday - Owen Sound Sun Times
Explosive London Knights take stranglehold in series - Owen Sound Sun Times
Halfway into rebuild Petes still have a long way to go - Peterborough Examiner
Sudbury Wolves seem to get stymied at every turn - Sudbury Star
Kingston Frontenacs look for series sweep vs. Sudbury Wolves in Game 4 - Sudbury Star
We cant give up Sudbury Wolves look to regroup after Game 3 loss - Sudbury Star
Colby Barlow excited to stay in Canada and one day play for Winnipeg Jets - TSN
OHL: Vanacker leads Bulldogs to overtime win over Battalion - TSN
OHL: Vanacker leads Bulldogs to overtime win over Battalion - TSN
OHL: Vanacker leads Bulldogs to overtime win over Battalion - TSN
OHL: Vanacker leads Bulldogs to overtime win over Battalion - TSN
OHL: Vanacker leads Bulldogs to overtime win over Battalion - TSN
OHL: Vanacker leads Bulldogs to overtime win over Battalion - TSN
OHL: Vanacker leads Bulldogs to overtime win over Battalion - TSN
Firebirds seize the Day against Rangers - Waterloo Record
Professional Women's Hockey LeaguePWHL Power Rankings: Playoff battles hitting fever pitch heading toward Women's Worlds - Daily Face Off
Ottawa Charge players aim to be flying high heading to worlds - Ottawa Citizen
Victoire focus on positives after 1-0 loss to lowly Sirens - Toronto Globe and Mail
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey LeagueQMJHL: Gaudet scores in OT as Sagueneens edge Titan - TSN
QMJHL: Gaudet scores in OT as Sagueneens edge Titan - TSN
QMJHL: Gaudet scores in OT as Sagueneens edge Titan - TSN
QMJHL: Gaudet scores in OT as Sagueneens edge Titan - TSN
QMJHL: Gaudet scores in OT as Sagueneens edge Titan - TSN
QMJHL: Gaudet scores in OT as Sagueneens edge Titan - TSN
QMJHL: Gaudet scores in OT as Sagueneens edge Titan - TSN
QMJHL: Gaudet scores in OT as Sagueneens edge Titan - TSN
United States Hockey LeagueVIDEO: Tight in the Eastern Conference Standings - YouTube
Western Hockey LeagueSports Looking Back: April 2, 2025 - Brandon Sun
Johnson overcomes adversity to thrive - Brandon Sun
Wheat Kings pushed to the brink - Brandon Sun
Kent-based T-Birds rally to defeat Everett 6-3 in WHL playoffs - Kent Reporter
Prince George Cougars at Portland Winterhawks, Game 4: Preview, updates, chat, how to listen and watch - Portland Oregonian
Winterhawks take series lead with 6-3 win - Portland Oregonian
Portland Winterhawks beat Prince George, lead WHL series 2-1 - Portland Tribune
Late power play lifts Edmonton to Game 3 win - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Portland Winterwhawks top PG Cougars 6-3, lead series 2-1 - Prince George Citizen
Red Deer Rebels Lind joins Nashville Predators AHL affiliate - Red Deer Advocate
Saskatoon Blades fall to Calgary Hitmen at home, trail WHL series 3-0 - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Everett Silvertips stand 1-1 in WHL playoffs - Snohomish County Tribune
Broncos get first win of playoffs at home - Southwest Booster
Broncos look to even series with Tigers - Swift Current Online
April 2nd in Swift Current Broncos history - Swift Current Online
Dale plays the hero as Broncos counter back win Game 3 win over Tigers - Swift Current Online
Lind starts pro career in AHL - Swift Current Online
The McKenna Monitor - Tracking Gavin McKenna's incredible WHL season - TSN
Weiermairs hat trick helps Winterhawks top Prince George 6-3 in Game 3 of playoffs - Vancouver Columbian
Wenatchee Wild announce pro signing of alumnus Harrison Scott - Wenatchee World
Lacrosse
National Lacrosse LeagueBeyond the Box: Rush Fans Finally Get to See Another Playoff Game in Person - Inside Lacrosse
VIDEO: We Are All Witnesses. - YouTube
Premier Lacrosse LeagueVIDEO: THAT's Gonna Leave a Mark #ouch #lacrosse #lacrossehighlights #tough - YouTube
Other
Major League RugbyMajor League Rugby: Five takeaways - Planet Rugby
VIDEO: Headphones in Volume ASMR by @vitacost - Shop Sport-Certified: Https://Bit.Ly/VitacostSC - YouTube
Pro Volleyball FederationCreighton and Omaha to play spring match before Supernovas - Omaha World-Herald
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueCanadian Premier League to hold regular-season game in Quebec City in May - Hamilton Spectator
Valour FC signs one more, readies for CPL season kickoff in B.C. - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: La Première Ligue Canadienne Se Rendra à Québec! - YouTube
Gainbridge Super LeagueUSL Super League sets eight-team playoff dates, format - ESPN
Sporting Jax hires Stacey Balaam as women's soccer head coach - Florida Times-Union
USL Super League confirms plans for inaugural playoffs - Hudson River Blue
VIDEO: 4.2.2025: Dallas Trinity FC vs. DC Power - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Which Four Teams Will Make the Inaugural Playoffs?: Super League Game Week - YouTube
VIDEO: Making MASSIVE Saves this March!: USL Super League Save of the Month, March: Nominees - YouTube
VIDEO: Nothing But: USL Super League Goal of the Month, March: Nominees - YouTube
Major Arena Soccer LeagueVIDEO: Tacoma Stars vs. San Diego Sockers - 3.30.25 - YouTube
Major League SoccerSoccer stats: Previewing Atlanta United vs. Dallas - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Lionel Messi's bodyguard no longer on sidelines for Miami games - ESPN
It was brutal: Sporting KC ownership discusses moving on from franchise legend Peter Vermes - KCTV
Sporting KC ownership discusses moving on from franchise legend Peter Vermes - KCTV
LAFCs CONCACAF quest gets tougher with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami - Los Angeles Daily News
Galaxy tie Tigres in CONCACAF Champions Cup, Maya Yoshida injured - Los Angeles Times
Nashville SC to Host U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 Match at GEODIS - Maury County Source
Where has all the offense gone? STL Soccer Talk - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Whitecaps ready to embrace challenge of facing Mexican powerhouse Pumas in CONCACAF Champions Cup - Toronto Globe and Mail
How brutal has the CONCACAF Cup been for MLS teams? Ask the Whitecaps - Vancouver Province
VIDEO: Selena Gomez Pure Emotion Watching Messi - YouTube
VIDEO: Midfield Maestros: the Brains Behind MLS's Best Plays - YouTube
MLS NEXT ProExcitement surrounds historic CFC-Red Wolves match - Chattanooga Times & Free Press
Chattanooga FC Hosts Red Wolves In First Ever Meeting - Chattanoogan
National Women's Soccer LeagueNWSL looking to sell a Sunday night TV package - Awful Announcing
How long will Barbra Banda and Temwa Chawinga's NWSL dominance continue? - ESPN
Emma Hayes leads USWNT into two stiff tests with Brazil - Los Angeles Daily News
Gotham FC's Tierna Davidson has torn ACL and will miss remainder of NWSL season - New York Newsday
Gotham FC bans fan for 'hateful' Barbra Banda incident - New York Post
United Soccer League ChampionshipSporting Jax hires Stacey Balaam as women's soccer head coach - Florida Times-Union
Pro Soccer: Union eliminated from US Open Cup - Monterrey Herald
VIDEO: Why San Antonio Has Become Home for Star Defender Mitchell Taintor: USL All Access - YouTube
VIDEO: How Childhood Friends Mohamed Traore, Pape Mar Boye Are Shining Together at Phoenix Rising FC - YouTube
United Soccer League OneExcitement surrounds historic CFC-Red Wolves match - Chattanooga Times & Free Press
Chattanooga FC Hosts Red Wolves In First Ever Meeting - Chattanoogan
Hearts of Pine ready for return to Lewiston - Portland Press Herald
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