Today's Alternative and Minor League Sports Headlines from OurSports Central
Headlines for July 2, 2026
Baseball
American AssociationShumpert powers Lincoln past RedHawks - Fargo Forum
Sioux City Explorers drop series opener to Sioux Falls Canaries - Sioux City Journal
Appalachian LeagueRiver Riders erupt for seven-run inning, stay atop West Division - Elizabethton Star
Atlantic LeagueRockers dance past Charleston - High Point Enterpise
Carolina LeagueCharleston RiverDogs top Delmarva Shorebirds 9-4 in baseball - Charleston Post and Courier
RidgeYaks fall in pitchers' duel at Augusta - Roanoke Times & World News
Columbia Fireflies to play as Synchronized Hippos after wrong Jeopardy! answer - Sports Logos Net News
Eastern LeagueSea Dogs turn away Curve - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Sea Dogs from Venezuela reflect on playing in aftermath of devastating earthquake back home - Portland Press Herald
Yankees George Lombard Jr., Carlos Lagrange selected to All-Star Futures Game - Trentonian
Florida State LeagueYoung homers, Threshers snap Mussels winning streak - Cape Coral Breeze
Dunedin Blue Jays aim to appease weather gods with rain delay jerseys - Sports Logos Net News
Frontier LeagueCrushers comeback falls short in 10-8 loss to Slammers - Lorain Morning Journal
International LeagueAtlanta Braves pitching prospect Owen Murphy dominant in Stripers win - Gwinnett Daily Post
Tides pound 14 hits to square series vs. RailRiders - Newport News Daily Press
Rochester Red Wings, IronPigs suspended by weather - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
SWB RAILRIDERS: Cant rally against Norfolk - Scranton Times-Tribune
Ninth-inning homer helps Buffalo Bisons beat Saints at CHS Field - St. Paul Pioneer Press
RailRiders come up short in slugfest - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Major League Baseball Draft LeagueScrappers stumble against red-hot Thunder - Warren Tribune-Chronicle
Crosscutters beat West Virginia on Wednesday in sudden death - Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Midwest LeagueSky Carp complete comeback with Johnson walk-off - Beloit Daily News
Archdeacon: We all feel very, very devastated Dragons Venezuelan players mourn losses, devastation back home - Dayton Daily News
Dayton Dragons: Stovall delivers winning double in 11th inning - Dayton Daily News
Wrapping up the TinCaps loss on Wednesday to Great Lakes - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Tears homers twice, but TinCaps fall to Great Lakes - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Tears homers twice, but TinCaps comeback comes up short - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Pregame: Great Lakes (43-30, 7-2) at TinCaps (32-44, 5-5) - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps' Kash Mayfield selected to All-Star Futures Game - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
River Bandits Mitchell, Churio selected for Futures Game - Quad City Times
Captains squander lead in 10-7 loss at West Michigan - Willoughby News-Herald
Northwest LeagueTommy Hopfe homers, extends hitting streak in Spokane Indians 5-3 win over Hillsboro - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Former Gonzaga, Spokane Indians pitcher Gabriel Hughes called up to MLB by Colorado Rockies - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Northwoods LeagueTots face MoonDogs again to kick off second half of season - Minot Daily News
Rockers cut down by Loggers - NewsBreak - Appleton
Bucks get home runs from Coonradt, Iliff in 8-4 win over Eau Claire - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Northwoods League: Willmar Stingers win with a flurry of runs - West Central Tribune
Rivets complete comeback against Flying Mummies - WIFR
Pacific Coast LeagueIsotopes player selected to play MLB All-Star Futures Game - KOBTV
Pecos LeagueCowboys build momentum heading into America 250 weekend at Kokernot Field - Alpine Avalanche
Cowboys sit third in wins, fourth overall in Pecos League action - Alpine Avalanche
GC Wind dominates 80s in five-game series - Garden City Telegram
Pioneer LeagueMissoula PaddleHeads end four-game losing streak - Missoulian
New York Mets names former Osprey Andy Green interim coach - Missoulian
South Atlantic LeagueSanta Marias three-hit day not enough in Hot Rods loss - Bowling Green Daily News
Irish to play in Futures Game; Keys allow five homers in high-scoring loss to Cyclones - Frederick News-Post
Orioles prospect Vance Honeycutt showing more glimpses of tantalizing talent with Frederick Keys - Frederick News-Post
Carey, Cabral end Emperors' skid in Jersey - Rome News-Tribune
Southern LeagueLookouts Split Doubleheader With Shuckers - Chattanoogan
Clingstones rally in Knoxville, top Smokies in Southern League matchup - Knoxville News-Sentinel
Smokies baseball vs Columbus Clingstone in photos - Knoxville News-Sentinel
Texas LeagueFormer Hog, two Travs picked for Futures Game - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
2 San Antonio prospects selected for 2026 All-Star Futures Game - KSAT
Twins prospect, former Wind Surge player helps young fan fainting from dehydration - KWCH
Sports briefs - Newton Kansan
Basketball
Canadian Elite Basketball LeagueWere right where we want to be - Winnipeg Free Press
NBA G LeagueVIDEO: All Eyes Were on Bronny James During His Two NBA Summer League Stints with the @lakers ! - YouTube
VIDEO: Daeqwon Plowden SOARED for the Putback During NBA Summer League 2025 for the Kings. - YouTube
Women's National Basketball AssociationFever coach Stephanie White gives WNBA fans a statement worth hearing - Chicago Sun Times
Fever's Clark, Boston, Mitchell to start WNBA All-Star Game - ESPN
WNBA player rankings: The top 50 players in the league - ESPN
Paige Bueckers named All-Star starter once again - Hartford Courant
UConn women will get to see Paige & Azzi play in Hartford - Hartford Courant
Indiana Fever have 3 named WNBA All-Star Game starters - Indianapolis Star
Fever usher hadn't seen her son in 7 years. Then he showed up at a game - Indianapolis Star
Aces host Sky, look to bounce back from Commissioners Cup loss - Las Vegas Review-Journal
2026 WNBA All-Star Game starters: 3 teams with multiple selections - NBC DFW
WNBA All-Star starters include Paige Bueckers and Jessica Shepard - NBC DFW
Dallas Wings video shows new practice facility under construction - NBC DFW
2026 WNBA All-Star Game starters: 3 teams with multiple selections - NBC Sports
Liberty's Breanna Stewart named WNBA All-Star Game starter - New York Daily News
Caitlin Clark voted to start third straight WNBA All-Star Game, joined by two Fever teammates - New York Newsday
Indiana Fever's Aliyah Boston, Lexie Hull make meaningful impact during WNBA break - NewsBreak - Indianapolis
Is Caitlin Clark suing Alyssa Thomas? Viral $90 million lawsuit claim over WNBA court scuffle debunked - NewsBreak - Indianapolis
Valkyries Gabby Williams chosen to start in WNBA All-Star game - San Jose Mercury News
Valkyries Kayla Thornton signs multi-year contract with Unrivaled - San Jose Mercury News
Olivia Miles is latest WNBA rookie to be all-star starter - St. Paul Pioneer Press
VIDEO: 2026 WNBA All-Star Starters: Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Introducing the 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Starters - YouTube
Football
Canadian Football LeagueMcAllister back in CFL groove as Stampeders prepare to host Argonauts - Hamilton Spectator
Can showdown with defending champs be 'turning point' for Redblacks? - Ottawa Citizen
How the Ottawa Redblacks' new quarterback tandem came to be - Ottawa Citizen
Perfect outing from Riders kicker unnoticed after coverage breakdowns - Regina Leader-Post
Around the CFL: Canadian receivers posting huge numbers - Sportsnet
CFL Picks, Week 5: Ticats Bo Levi Mitchell playing near-perfect football - Toronto Globe and Mail
Calgary Stampeders confirm signing of receiver Ajou Ajou - Toronto Star
Bombers get kick out of World Cup - Winnipeg Free Press
Oh, Canada: Bombers players grateful for second home - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: Vernon Adams Jr. Connects for His Fifth Touchdown Pass! - YouTube
VIDEO: Tevin Jones Explodes for a 73 Yard Touchdown! - YouTube
VIDEO: Alexander Comes up with a Ridiculous One-Handed Pick! - YouTube
VIDEO: Brissett Breaks the Tackle for a Spectacular TD! - YouTube
The Arena LeagueDiamonds enjoy bye week, brace for South round two - Hot Springs Sentinel Record
United Football LeagueVIDEO: There's Only One Hakeem Butler - YouTube
VIDEO: Best of Tay Martin in 2026 - YouTube
Hockey
American Hockey League'Weve got to stick to the plan': Flames stay silent in free-agency - Calgary Sun
We need him to revert to form: McCrimmon shows belief in Hill - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Golden Knights give 2-year contract extension to key defenseman - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Colorado Eagles coach Mark Letestu leaves for Vegas - Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald
Avalanche sign free agent Jaden Schwartz to three-year contract - Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald
Could New Jersey Devils moves play roles for Utica in 26-27? - Rome Sentinel
Leafs notebook: McKenna, Bobrovsky and summer of 72 - Toronto Star
ECHLBloomington Bison sign Phillip Barski to two-year extension - Bloomington Pantagraph
Mavericks forward Bobo Carpenter retires after 8-year pro career to become a college assistant coach - Independence Examiner
ECHL: Isley returns to Adirondack - Troy Record
North American Hockey LeagueBobcat defenseman Hugo Kruse signs with HC Dalen - Bismarck Tribune
Meet your newest Ice Dogs: recapping Fairbanks' 2026 NAHL and Futures Draft selections - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Ontario Hockey LeagueNearly 200 OHL players at NHL development camps - Niagara Falls Review
Owen Sound Attack add potential impact players via CHL Import Draft - Owen Sound Sun Times
Pierce Mbuyi goes to Pittsburgh, four Owen Sound Attack players drafted - Owen Sound Sun Times
Finn Kearns enjoys picture perfect NHL draft moment in parking lot - Sudbury Star
Western Hockey LeagueIncoming changes to the Western Hockey League - Discover Moose Jaw
Sports Round-Up: Thursday, July 2 - Discover Moose Jaw
Moose Jaws Calvert signs two-year ELC with Pittsburgh Penguins - Discover Moose Jaw
WHL commissioner speaks on state of WHL, announces rule changes - Medicine Hat News
Western Hockey League implements rules changes; Chiefs select three in CHL import draft - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Grandson of Bryan Trottier signs with Regina Pats - Swift Current Online
Lacrosse
Premier Lacrosse LeaguePremier Lacrosse League plans to bring in team owners by 2028 'or soon thereafter,' co-founder says - CNBC
Other
Athletes Unlimited Softball LeagueOKC Spark vs Carolina Blaze in AUSL softball, see top photos - Daily Oklahoman
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueVIDEO: Canada Day Fireworks, Atleti on the Rise & World Cup Offside: CPL Newsroom Pres. by Volkswagen - YouTube
VIDEO: Mauro Eustáquio on Emotions After Brother's World Cup Winner for CanMNT - YouTube
Major League SoccerMansfield unveils southern gateway of soccer' to host new team - NewsBreak - Arlington
World Cup crowds love Dallas' Stadium. Now, fix Collins Street | Opinion - NewsBreak - Arlington
Lionel Messi, Argentina draw confident Cape Verde in World Cup clash - Palm Beach Post
Lionel Messi 5 most memorable moments in Inter Miami soccer history - Palm Beach Post
Photos: Soccer fans brings their red, white and blue to the US World Cup match against Bosnia - San Jose Mercury News
United States, Bay Area crowd win World Cup knockout brawl over Bosnia - San Jose Mercury News
Roster need coming into focus for Minnesota United - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Croatian-Canadian soccer pioneer marvels at growth of the beautiful game in Canada - Toronto Globe and Mail
Miles Robinson, family living out World Cup dreams this summer - WLWT
VIDEO: Petar Musa Scores Bangers - YouTube
VIDEO: Blind Ranking Some of the Best @fifa World Cup Balls with @ussoccer Keeper Matt Freese - YouTube
VIDEO: @ussoccer Goalkeeper Matt Freese Stays Ten Toes Down in @mls - YouTube
MLS NEXT ProRoster need coming into focus for Minnesota United - St. Paul Pioneer Press
National Women's Soccer LeagueDenver Summit FCs CommonSpirit Performance Center designed for the female athlete - Denver Gazette
Sources: USWNT's Sears requests trade from Racing Louisville - ESPN
Sam Kerr says NWSL was only choice after Chelsea exit - ESPN
Angel City FC returns with new look and room to improve - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Sam Kerr looks forward to a new phase of her career after signing with Gotham FC - New York Newsday
England national team prospect signs with NC Courage of NWSL - USA Today
VIDEO: That Touch Was All She Needed Emerson Elgin #nwsl #soccer #football - YouTube
VIDEO: Relentless. Fearless. Electric. Gisele Thompson #nwsl #soccer #football - YouTube
VIDEO: Silky Footwork. Elite Control. Classic Rose Lavelle. #nwsl #soccer #football - YouTube
VIDEO: NWSL Returns to Play 7/3! - YouTube
VIDEO: A Simple Turn, Executed Perfectly. Natasha Flint #nwsl #soccer #football - YouTube
VIDEO: Who Is the Most Underrated Player in the NWSL? - YouTube
VIDEO: Ice-Cold Goal from Michelle Cooper. #nwsl #soccer #football - YouTube
VIDEO: NWSL on Tour Podcast: EP 1 - YouTube
United Soccer League ChampionshipNM United's Melto scores in season debut during draw with Atlante FC - Albuquerque Journal
The worst Detroit pro sports uniforms of all time - Detroit Free Press
What to know for RIFC as it returns to play after World Cup break - Providence Journal
Friendly turns not-so-nice as United, Atlante FC settle for 3-3 tie - Santa Fe New Mexican
VIDEO: 7.2.2026: Birmingham Legion FC vs. Detroit City FC - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: "Luca Piras with a Wonderstrike!!!" - YouTube
VIDEO: June Player of the Month Nominees: USL Championship - YouTube
United Soccer League OneRed Wolves Earn 2-0 Win Over Westchester SC - Chattanoogan
AC Boise returns from break to face another top USL League One squad - Idaho Press-Tribune
ESPN2 to air USL League One match One Knox SC vs. Athletic Club Boise - Knoxville News-Sentinel
Velocity left frustrated after missed chances in 1-0 loss to Forward Madison - KXLY
Spokane Velocity game tonight - KXLY
A Grip on Sports: The U.S. survives a controversial decision, and Bosnia-Herzegovina, to move on in the World Cup - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Velocity suffer second home loss of season, fall 1-0 to Forward Madison - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Soccer 101: What does a clean sheet mean? - WINK
Soccer 101: Why games rarely end at 90 minutes - WINK
VIDEO: 7.2.2026: Athletic Club Boise vs. One Knoxville SC - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: June Player of the Month Nominees: USL League One - YouTube
VIDEO: Boise vs. Knoxville on ESPN2 ! Tonight at 9:00 - YouTube
VIDEO: 7.1.2026: Spokane Velocity FC vs. Forward Madison FC - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: 7.1.2026: Union Omaha vs. AV Alta FC - Game Highlights - YouTube
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