Today's Alternative and Minor League Sports Headlines from OurSports Central
Headlines for May 2, 2025
Baseball
American AssociationWinnipeg will always have a special place in my heart - Winnipeg Free Press
Atlantic LeagueArea roundup: UC battles back in Mountain East softball tournament - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Carolina LeagueHickory Crawdads lose fourth straight Carolina League game - Hickory Daily Record
Aita shines as Salem outlasts Fredericksburg - Roanoke Times & World News
Eastern LeagueAltoona Curve struggle on offense again - Altoona Mirror
These CT teachers implementing Orioles Way in minor leagues - Hartford Courant
Sea Dogs get three in 10th to beat Fisher Cats - Portland Press Herald
Florida State LeagueFort Myers falls to Jupiter 5-1 in series finale - Cape Coral Breeze
Frontier LeagueCrushers pitcher Brandyn Sittinger still thinking bigs - Chronicle-Telegram
Lake Erie Crushers gain appetite for Frontier League championship after tasting success in 2024 - Lorain Morning Journal
International LeagueGwinnett Stripers Split DH with Nashville Sounds - Gwinnett Daily Post
Omaha Storm Chasers strike out 14 times in loss - Omaha World-Herald
Rojas goes deep three times as RailRiders smash Syracuse - Scranton Times-Tribune
Veteran catcher Yasmani Grandal opts to stay with WooSox, hopes to learn from Jason Varitek - Springfield Republican
Singleton reaches base four times in Syracuses loss to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre - Syracuse Post Standard
Mud Hens see 8-game winning streak snapped in loss at Worcester - Toledo Blade
Lafayette High graduate helps Knights extend Tides recent struggles - Virginian Pilot
Rojas delivers three homers, 8 RBI in RailRiders rout of Syracuse - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Yasmani Grandal home run Triple-A Worcester - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Yasmani Grandal stays with WooSox after chance to opt out of contract - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Shepherd Hill baseball player Tommy Hennessey throws first pitch at WooSox game - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Major League Baseball Draft LeagueCutters announce promotion schedule for upcoming season - Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Midwest LeagueNine Brewers prospects off the beaten path whose names you should know - Appleton Post-Crescent
Beloit Sky Carp idled by wet grounds in Peoria on Thursday night - Beloit Daily News
Extra Bases: Wrapping up the TinCaps' Thursday win over Dayton - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Verdugo double gives TinCaps comeback victory - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Captains held to one hit in 5-0 loss in five innings - Willoughby News-Herald
Northwest LeagueJean Perez provides edge as Indians beat Dust Devils 3-1 - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Pacific Coast LeagueHall of Famer Todd Helton shares words of wisdom with Isotopes - Albuquerque Journal
Austin Nola talks baseball journey to Isotopes, limited edition mariachi jerseys - KOBTV
South Atlantic LeagueHot Rods fall at Aberdeen - Bowling Green Daily News
Southern LeagueSikkema Leads Lookouts Over Biscuits - Chattanoogan
Blue Wahoos To Host Family Movie Night, Trident Event As Stadium Stays Busy Without Team - NewsBreak - Pensacola
Texas LeagueSan Antonio Missions work with Operation Gratitude as series begins with Corpus Christi - KSAT
Basketball
BIG3Ice Cube's Big3 league to play at Heritage Bank during Cincinnati Music Festival weekend - Cincinnati Enquirer
Big3 League Co-founder Ice Cube Talks Detroit Amplifiers - FOX 2 Detroit
Canadian Elite Basketball LeagueCEBL: Saskatchewan Rattlers ready for training camp, new season - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
NBA G LeagueVIDEO: Rod Benson Talks Partying with Jackie Chan & WILD D-League Stories on Certified G's - YouTube
Women's National Basketball AssociationChicago Sky's preseason game at LSU a homecoming for 3 players - Chicago Tribune
Wings, WNBA teams open preseason in college arenas as star alums return to campus - Dallas Morning News
WNBA players' union leader vows 'aggressive' approach in CBA talks - ESPN
Caitlin Clark favorite for MVP, Paige Bueckers rookie of year - ESPN
How Notre Dame became 'Guard U' and a pipeline for the WNBA - ESPN
Mystics F Aaliyah Edwards out with low back contusion - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Takeaways from first week of Connecticut Sun training camp - Hartford Courant
Caitlin Clark brings Indiana Fever to Iowa for preseason game vs Brazil - Indianapolis Star
Indiana Fever name broadcast team ahead of 2025 WNBA season - Indianapolis Star
5 keys to Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark winning 2025 WNBA title - Indianapolis Star
How to watch WNBA's Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark vs Washington Mystics - Indianapolis Star
As camps open, eyes already turning to WNBA 2026 free agency - My Northwest
Marine Johannes 'excited' to return for Liberty as key depth piece - New York Post
VIDEO: Chicago Sky vs. Brazil National Team: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: May 2, 2025 - YouTube
VIDEO: Dallas Wings vs. Las Vegas Aces: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: May 2, 2025 - YouTube
Football
Canadian Football LeagueThere are superstars in this league: CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston - 3 DownNation
BC Lions players at annual flag football tourney in Surrey on Saturday - Abbotsford News
Unprecedented demand for Bombers tickets, club says ahead of new season - CJOB
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign 1 quarterback and release another - CJOB
Roughriders transfer punter Adam Korsak to retired list - Regina Leader-Post
Big brother watching? What Nathan Rourke says about sibling's NFL bid - Vancouver Province
Elgersma a step closer to chasing down his dream - Winnipeg Free Press
Party on the prairies - Winnipeg Free Press
Winnipeg Blue Bombers add 9 players to the roster - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: Most Bizarre Touchdown You'Ll See Today - YouTube
United Football LeagueFormer NFL starter Isaiah Buggs returning to football with the UFLs San Antonio Brahmas - AL.com
Birmingham native set to make pro football debut with Stallions - AL.com
Brahmas interim head coach reflects on UFL season halfway point, teams morale - KSAT
Trap Game Part 2? San Antonio Brahmas at Birmingham Stallions - NewsBreak - Birmingham
VIDEO: St. Louis Battlehawks Week 6 Postgame Press Conference: United Football League - YouTube
VIDEO: Arlington Renegades Week 6 Postgame Press Conference: United Football League - YouTube
VIDEO: Arlington Renegades vs. St. Louis Battlehawks Highlights: United Football League - YouTube
VIDEO: HOT ROD! #ufl #underdogfantasy - YouTube
VIDEO: St. Louis Battlehawks Week 6 Victory Speech: United Football League - YouTube
VIDEO: Back 2 Back Field Goals for Havrisik and the Renegades @verizon #ufl - YouTube
VIDEO: Coach Anthony Becth LOVED this Interception! #battlehawks #football #ufl - YouTube
VIDEO: Battlehawks Come up with the Interception #football #ufl @verizon - YouTube
VIDEO: Hakeem Butler Puts the Battlehawks on the Board #football #ufl #touchdown @verizon - YouTube
VIDEO: Hakeem Butler on His Touchdown Catch #ufl #football #hakeembutler #uflonfox - YouTube
VIDEO: Max Duggan Is SPEED! #speed #football #ufl #maxduggan #battlehawks - YouTube
VIDEO: DRONE VIEW Max Duggan Turns on the Jets #ufl - YouTube
VIDEO: They Tried ANOTHER Trick Play #battlehawks #football #ufl #trickplay - YouTube
VIDEO: Battlehawks FORCE the Fumble #battlehawks #ufl #football #fumble - YouTube
VIDEO: Arlington Renegades vs. St. Louis Battlehawks FOX UFL Friday Delivered by Pizza Hut - YouTube
VIDEO: Who's Primed for a Big Performance on Friday Night? - YouTube
Hockey
American Hockey League'Road warrior' Abbotsford Canucks open Pacific Division semifinal with 3-1 win - Abbotsford News
Flames prospect aims to make most of pissed-off off-season - Calgary Sun
Gabe Landeskogs perspective, presence critical to Avalanche comeback attempt - Greeley Tribune
Vintage Hunter Shepard show in goal for Bears puts Phantoms in early hole heading into Game 2 - Harrisburg Patriot-News
Firebirds fans voice concerns over costs at games amidst below average attendance numbers - KESQ
Firebirds fall to Canucks 3-1 in Game 1 of Pacific Division Semifinals - KESQ
Firebirds lose to Abbotsford Canucks in first game of Pacific Division Semifinal - KESQ
Calder Cup playoffs: Abbotsford Canucks beat Coachella Valley Firebirds - Palm Springs Desert Sun
Calder Cup playoffs: Coachella Valley Firebirds host Abbotsford Canucks - Palm Springs Desert Sun
Amerks vs Crunch score: AHL playoff game between Rochester, Syracuse - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Syracuse Crunch shut out by Rochester, eliminated from AHL playoffs - Syracuse Post Standard
Maple Leafs knock out Senators in six in Battle of Ontario - Toronto Star
Nylander scores twice, Maple Leafs win to eliminate Senators - Toronto Sun
DACH ATTACK: IceHogs Stun Admirals in Overtime Thriller - WIFR
ECHLPro hockey is coming back to New Mexico; here's what to know about the club starting play next year - Albuquerque Journal
Ice Chips: ECHL approves expansion franchise in New Mexico - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Analysis: ECHL MVP Hawkins a focal point for Komets - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Komets ride adrenaline into series against Toledo - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
ECHL: Thunder head coach MacArthur resigns - Saratogian
A welcome return: productive Walleye forward Spezia returns to lineup vs Fort Wayne - Toledo Blade
ECHL: Thunder head coach MacArthur resigns - Troy Record
Ontario Hockey LeagueGenerals sweep Colts, ending Barrie's season in conference final - Barrie Today
Brantford Bulldogs set to challenge for OHL championship next season - Brantford Expositor
Kingston Frontenacs Kory Cooper named OHL's top GM for 2024-25 season - Kingston Whig Standard
OHL finals: 5 things to know as London Knights, Oshawa generals clash again - London Free Press
The interesting journey of Marcel Clements, local hockey innovator - Sault Star
The interesting journey of Marcel Clements, local hockey innovator - Sudbury Star
Oshawa Generals top Barrie Colts to complete the sweep, advance to the OHL championship series - TSN
Professional Women's Hockey LeagueThe PWHL Needs 46 New Players: Here's A Look At Where They'll Come From - The Hockey News
Toronto, Montreal to open PWHL playoffs next week; opponents TBA - Toronto Star
Women's sports and the Whitecaps wearing the crowns this week - Vancouver Province
United States Hockey LeagueLincoln Stars' record-breaking season ends with loss in Western Conference Finals - Lincoln Journal Star
Black Hawks shut the door on Stars, advance to Clark Cup finals - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
PHOTOS: USHL Western Conference finals, Waterloo vs. Lincoln, Thursday, May 1, 2025 - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Western Hockey LeagueGiants players a factor in Canada's U18 win at worlds - Abbotsford News
Sports Looking Back: May 2, 2025 - Brandon Sun
2 best WHL scorers, including former Kelowna Rocket set to meet in finals - Kelowna Capital News
Spokane Chiefs sweep Portland, win Western Conference for first time since 2008 - KXLY
Penticton Vees hosting WHL launch party for expansion draft - Penticton Western News
Winterhawks get swept to end memorable season - Portland Oregonian
Raider prospect Jonah Sivertson captures Telus Cup gold with Regina Pat Canadians - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Hildebrand named WHL goaltender of the year - Prince Albert Daily Herald
A Grip on Sports: If you have entire Saturday to waste, you can do that this week in front of the TV set digesting hours and hours of Kentucky Derby coverage - Spokane Spokesman-Review
WHL Playoffs: Owen Martin scores go-ahead goal late in third, Spokane Chiefs advance to WHL championship for first time since 2008 - Spokane Spokesman-Review
WHL Playoffs: Spokane Chiefs scoring depth helping fuel run through Western Conference finals - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Spokane Chiefs complete sweep of Portland Winterhawks, advance to WHL championship series - TSN
Spokane sweeps away Winterhawks season with 6-4 Game 4 victory - Vancouver Columbian
From Langford to the world stage: Dylan Garand cracks Team Canada roster - Victoria News
Lacrosse
National Lacrosse LeagueNLL Semifinals Preview: Buffalo Bandits vs Vancouver Warriors - Inside Lacrosse
Buffalo Bandits TV schedule announced - WGRZ
VIDEO: Josh Byrne ONE-HANDED Pass MacKay Finish! - YouTube
VIDEO: Matt Vinc Stops 35 Shots as Bandits Take Game 1 - YouTube
VIDEO: GAME RECAP - Buffalo Bandits vs. Vancouver Warriors - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Ian MacKay HUGE Four Goal Night in Game 1 Victory - YouTube
VIDEO: Buffalo Bandits's Ian MacKay with a Goal vs. Warriors - YouTube
VIDEO: Week 18: Final 2 Minutes of Vancouver vs Buffalo - YouTube
VIDEO: Episode 23: Buffalo Bandits Star Ian MacKay + Semifinals Preview - YouTube
VIDEO: When Josh Byrne Did THIS in the Semifinals Last Year! - YouTube
Premier Lacrosse LeagueVIDEO: TJ Malone PLL Rookie Year Highlights - YouTube
Other
Major League RugbyVIDEO: Drop Your Pick in the Chat #MLRChampionship #mlr2025 - YouTube
VIDEO: The Mission Is Simple: to Save Lives @looseheadz: #MLRMentalFitness: #MLR2025 - YouTube
Pro Volleyball FederationAtlanta Vibe Winning Streak Stretches to 13 - Gwinnett Daily Post
Indy Ignite fall to Atlanta Vibe in final home match - WTHR
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueVIDEO: York United vs. Cavalry FC: May 2, 2025 - YouTube
Gainbridge Super LeagueA Grip on Sports: If you have entire Saturday to waste, you can do that this week in front of the TV set digesting hours and hours of Kentucky Derby coverage - Spokane Spokesman-Review
'Iron sharpens Iron': Spokane Zephyr rely on improved chemistry and confidence to turn around season in second half - Spokane Spokesman-Review
VIDEO: Ready for Takeoff: USL Super League Save of the Month, April: Winner - YouTube
VIDEO: No Stopping this One: USL Super League Goal of the Month, April: Winner - YouTube
Major League SoccerAtlanta United working to stop the thunder - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sources: Chicago Fire has MLS priority, inside track to sign Kevin De Bruyne - Chicago Daily Herald
Pat Onstad talks Houston Dynamo, season - NewsBreak - Houston
Match preview: Orlando City takes on Chicago Fire Saturday - Orlando Sentinel
The Portland Timbers are buzzing as schedule shifts to May - Portland Oregonian
Minnesota United quite open to add in summer transfer window - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Toronto FC kicks off busy May schedule without injured captain Jonathan Osorio - Toronto Star
Women's sports and the Whitecaps wearing the crowns this week - Vancouver Province
Five moments that mark the Whitecaps' path to the Champions Cup Final - Vancouver Province
VIDEO: 2025 National Soccer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - YouTube
MLS NEXT ProChatanooga FC Announces MLS NEXT Technical Staff - Chattanoogan
Minnesota United quite open to add in summer transfer window - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Toronto FC kicks off busy May schedule without injured captain Jonathan Osorio - Toronto Star
National Women's Soccer LeagueNWSL commissioner Jessica Berman unworried on scant details for Division II plan - CBS Sports
By firing Lorne Donaldson, Stars move further from stability - Chicago Sun Times
Portland Thorns to host Worlds Largest Baby Shower on Saturday - KPTV
Get an inside look at the Portland Thorns with Morgan Weaver - KPTV
Angel City FC looks for complete game at Washington - Los Angeles Daily News
NWSL Matchday 7: How to Watch, Injury Updates - NewsBreak - Houston
Angel City FC visit Washington Spirit looking to bounce back from late loss against Orlando - Orange County Register
Orlando Pride face tough challenge as they travel to Portland - Orlando Sentinel
Portland Thorns rookie Jayden Perry fits a crucial mold in the back line - Portland Oregonian
VIDEO: Savannah DeMelo Slips the Through Ball to Emma Sears on the Run to Put Racing on Top! #soccer - YouTube
VIDEO: Now That's a Lynn BiyenGOALo! #nwsl - YouTube
VIDEO: WHAT a GOAL Avery Patterson with a Step over to Lose Her Defender Before Unleashing a Rocket! - YouTube
VIDEO: FULL HIGHLIGHTS: Washington Spirit vs. Angel City FC - YouTube
VIDEO: Kayla Fischer Takes Her Chances from Outside the Box and It Pays Off! We'Re Equal in Houston!#nwsl - YouTube
VIDEO: A Dramatic 3-3 Equalizer from Esme Morgan for the Washington Spirit Late in Stoppage Time #nwsl - YouTube
VIDEO: Christen Press to Riley Tiernan for the Most Dramatic of Goals to Seal the Victory!! #nwsl - YouTube
VIDEO: Angel City's Patience Pays off - the Build up to this Katie Zelem Goal Is#nwsl - YouTube
VIDEO: A Connection 19 Years in the Making A.Thompson Assists Her Sister G. Thompson on Her 1st Pro Goal! - YouTube
VIDEO: Esme Morgan Scores Her First NWSL Goal with a One-Touch Finish! #nwsl - YouTube
VIDEO: Gift Monday Gets Her Second Goal of 2025! #nwsl - YouTube
VIDEO: A. Thompson Slides the Perfect Pass to Vignola, Who Sets up Riley Tiernan for Her 4th Goal of 2025! - YouTube
Northern Super LeagueAFC Toronto building more than a Northern Super League team - Toronto Star
AFC Toronto celebrates historic first NSL win on home turf - Toronto Star
United Soccer League ChampionshipLegion introduce new coach Mark Briggs - NewsBreak - Birmingham
United Soccer League OneVIDEO: 5.2.2025: Richmond Kickers vs. Greenville Triumph SC - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Coming in CLUTCH: USL Jägermeister Cup Save of the Round Winner: Rashid Nuhu - YouTube
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