Today's Alternative and Minor League Sports Headlines from OurSports Central
Headlines for May 6, 2025
Baseball
American AssociationKane County Cougars maintaining championship culture - Chicago Daily Herald
Appalachian LeagueBRIEFS - Kingsport Times-News
Atlantic LeagueGhost Peppers torch Rockers - High Point Enterpise
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Rockers sweep Sunday doubleheader - High Point Enterpise
FerryHawks soaring with franchise-best start to 2025 season - Staten Island Advance
Carolina LeagueCharleston Baseball Hall of Fame voting ends May 10 - Charleston Post and Courier
Eastern LeagueEastern League honors Altoona Curves Barco with award - Altoona Mirror
RubberDucks baseball coming to the Rock - NewsBreak - Akron
Richmond's baseball team feels fine being Squirrelly - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Squirrel Bryce Eldridge trying to follow Bryce Harper - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Yankees promote top prospect George Lombard Jr. to Double-A - Trentonian
International LeagueBraves star Ronald Acua Jr. to begin rehab assignment in May - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Comedian John Oliver offers to rebrand the Iowa Cubs - Des Moines Register
Iowa Cubs' Principal Park bullpens will move off field in renovation - Des Moines Register
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp-Syracuse: May 6 series preview - Florida Times-Union
Stripers Squander Lead in Ninth Inning as Durham Notches Walk-Off Win in 10th - Gwinnett Daily Post
RailRiders game postponed Tuesday; LeMahieu to rehab with club - Scranton Times-Tribune
Blake Sabols extra-inning grand slam puts WooSox over Lehigh Valley - Springfield Republican
Boston Red Sox lineup: Recent call-up at 1B vs. Rangers, Nathan Eovaldi - Springfield Republican
Veteran: Red Sox Roman Anthony the best minor league hitter Ive ever seen - Springfield Republican
John Oliver offers to rename a minor league baseball team: Syracuse, Binghamton, Buffalo? - Syracuse Post Standard
Buffalo Bisons honor veterans at Armed Forces Day game - WGRZ
Midwest LeagueMinor League Baseball: Brewers prospect thrives with Timber Rattlers - Appleton Post-Crescent
TinCaps' De Vries named Midwest League Player of the Week - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Quad Cities River Bandits to host free game - KWQC
Lansing Lugnuts pitcher Gage Jump earns weekly Midwest League honor - Lansing State Journal
Bigger, better, and cheesier: Frozen Pizza Throwdown coming to Neuroscience Group Field - NewsBreak - Appleton
River Bandits insider: Torres at home atop QC batting order - Quad City Times
Northwoods LeaguePolzin: Mallards' book an 'entertaining deep dive' - Wisconsin State Journal
Pacific Coast LeagueTuesday 'Topes Notes: Some of the hottest competition at Isotopes Park is on the pingpong table - Albuquerque Journal
Aviators next What If night will leave fans feeling stuffed - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Southern LeagueJohn Oliver loves this Alabama baseball teams wacky name - AL.com
Blue Wahoos continue strong start after first full month of season - Pensacola News Journal
Texas League3 local mascots nominated for the Mascot Hall of Fame Class of 2025 - News 9
Basketball
Women's National Basketball AssociationMet Gala Photos: Chicagoans Angel Reese, Simone Biles are dazzling at arrivals - Chicago Sun Times
Sky look to sharpen rotation, style in preseason game Tuesday vs. Lynx - Chicago Sun Times
Dallas Wings Paige Bueckers wins prestigious womens college sports award - Dallas Morning News
All eyes on WNBA, but Unrivaled looks to build on momentum for next season - ESPN
Former UConn star Napheesa Collier poised for another WNBA title run after offseason with Unrivaled - Hartford Courant
Aces star calls it wild after her signature shoe sells out in minutes - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Injured Aces center hoping to return as soon as possible - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Breanna Stewart a full go at Liberty training camp practice - New York Daily News
Lynx's Napheesa Collier poised for another WNBA title run after an offseason playing with Unrivaled - New York Newsday
Liberty stars stun at 2025 Met Gala as WNBA championship tour continues - New York Post
Natalie Nakase Becomes First Asian American WNBA Head Coach - NewsBreak - Arlington
Opening act: Valkyries set to make preseason debut against L.A. Sparks - San Jose Mercury News
VIDEO: Las Vegas Aces vs. Phoenix Mercury: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: May 6, 2025 - YouTube
VIDEO: Minnesota Lynx vs. Chicago Sky: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: May 6, 2025 - YouTube
Football
Canadian Football LeagueB.C. Lions comfortable losing 'big chunk of cap' after failed Alexander Hollins negotiations - 3 DownNation
Hamilton Tiger-Cats camp kicks off this week. Heres when you can see Ticats rookies and veterans on the field - Hamilton Spectator
Former Roughriders OL Chris Best bled green after taking punch - Regina Leader-Post
Rider Rumblings Ep 160: Roughriders training camp preview - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Buck Pierce poised for first training camp as B.C. Lions head coach - Winnipeg Free Press
Indoor Football LeagueVIDEO: Week 7 Plays of the Week - YouTube
United Football LeagueUFL star Bryce Perkins avoids defenders for incredible touchdown - Fox News
VIDEO: Every Touchdown of Week 6: United Football League - YouTube
VIDEO: Know My Name: Arlington Renegades QB Luke Lehnen: United Football League - YouTube
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueCalgary Flames rookie goalie Dustin Wolf a finalist for Calder Trophy - Calgary Sun
Monday's hockey: Griffins on brink of elimination; Leafs edge Panthers in Game 1 - Detroit News
Avalanche offseason primer: Biggest questions after another early playoff exit - Greeley Tribune
San Jose Sharks could sign William Eklund to new contract this summer - San Jose Mercury News
Calder Cup: Yaroslav Askarov, San Jose Barracuda beat Colorado Eagles. - San Jose Mercury News
Kraken Assign Top Defensive Prospect To The AHL - The Hockey News
Maple Leafs seek power-play surge in Game 2 against Panthers - Toronto Sun
Sam Bennett won't face discipline for hit on Anthony Stolarz - Toronto Sun
ECHLBrochu, Komets defense holds strong in Game 3 against Toledo - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Brochu, Komets defense holds strong in Game 3 win over Toledo - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Ice Chips - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Ice Chips - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Five-goal barrage in third period gives Mavericks 1-0 series lead over Tahoe - Independence Examiner
Knight Monsters shut out in game two against KC - Tahoe Daily Tribune
The other barn: Fort Wayne's Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - Toledo Blade
Walleye drop Game 3 of division finals 2-1 to Fort Wayne - Toledo Blade
Stars and stats: Game 3 of the 2025 Central Division finals - Toledo Blade
Everblades equipped to cement dynasty in Kelly Cup playoffs - WINK
Everblades roll to a 6-2 win in Game 2, take 2-0 series lead - WINK
Everblades re-sign Ho-Sang ahead of playoff push - WINK
Scoring surge in 2nd period propels Everblades to Game 1 win - WINK
Everblades goalie Cam Johnson wins ECHL Goaltender of the Year - WINK
North American Hockey LeagueThe Rewind: Wolverines trail playoff series, UAA decathlete claims GNAC title and a back-to-back winner in Bike For Women race - Anchorage Daily News
Ontario Hockey LeagueFormer NHL and Guelph Storm star Todd Bertuzzi ready for coaching challenge - Guelph Today
LIVE CHAT with Kingston Frontenacs head coach Troy Mann - Kingston Whig Standard
Draft lottery: Five players the Canucks could target with 15th pick - Kingston Whig Standard
OHL finals: Is London Knights captain Denver Barkey able to play? - London Free Press
North Bay Battalion think they have the 'brand' to attract players - North Bay Nugget
Rangers reveal extent of playoffs injuries and its not good - Waterloo Record
Professional Women's Hockey LeagueChasing the Walter Cup: Trio of Canadian teams hunt for glory in PWHL playoffs - CBC
How underdog Charge can upset Victoire in PWHL playoffs - Ottawa Citizen
Bank Street to become 'Charge Avenue' for PWHL playoff run - Ottawa Sun
PWHL Playoff Primer: What you need to know about the final four teams - Sportsnet
Sceptres set for playoff rematch against defending Walter Cup champion Frost - Toronto Star
Allie Munroe is perfect fit for Sceptres' leadership group - Toronto Sun
United States Hockey LeagueLocal players selected in 2025 USHL Phase I Draft - Fargo Forum
Sioux City takes 15 in Phase I draft, nabs native Smith - Sioux City Journal
Western Hockey LeagueDryden leans on goaltending legacy - Brandon Sun
Sports Looking Back: May 6, 2025 - Brandon Sun
Winterhawks Player of the Week: Josh Zakreski - Portland Oregonian
PA product Kraus given Community Service Award by WHLs Victoria Royals - Prince Albert Daily Herald
McBride's Molendyk picked as WHL player of the week - Prince George Citizen
Regina Pats poised to select first overall in WHL draft - Regina Leader-Post
Three WHL Drafts in two days: Saskatoon Blades, SMHA primed for picking - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Three WHL Drafts in two days: Saskatoon Blades, SMHA primed for picking - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Royals stars Reschny, Verhoeff lead Canada at U-18 worlds - Victoria Times Colonist
Royals Reschny, Verhoeff win world U-18 gold with Canada - Victoria Times Colonist
Wild Sign Toll and Smith to Scholarship and Development Agreements - Wenatchee World
Lacrosse
National Lacrosse League3 Up, 3 Down - MacKay The Goal Scorer, Naso Is No Ordinary Rookie, Bandits Tickets - Inside Lacrosse
5 Things We Learned, NLL Semifinals: The Bandits Can Win in Any Way - Inside Lacrosse
VIDEO: Next Stop for Vinc: NLL Finals - YouTube
VIDEO: Episode 24: Saskatchewan Star Austin Shanks + Semifinals Weekend Recap - YouTube
VIDEO: Full Game Highlights: Semifinals: Buffalo Bandits vs Vancouver Warriors - YouTube
Premier Lacrosse LeagueVIDEO: I Got the Ball.: 2025 PLL Season Campaign - YouTube
VIDEO: 2025 College Draft Press Conference - YouTube
VIDEO: 2025 College Draft - Atlas Press Conference - YouTube
VIDEO: 2025 College Draft Press Conference - YouTube
VIDEO: 2025 College Draft - Archers Press Conference - YouTube
VIDEO: This Is Witchcraft #lacrosse #lax #lacrossehighlights #drill #lacrossedrills - YouTube
VIDEO: 2025 College Draft Press Conference - YouTube
VIDEO: 2025 College Draft Press Conference - YouTube
VIDEO: 2025 College Draft - Outlaws Press Conference - YouTube
VIDEO: 2025 College Draft Press Conference - YouTube
VIDEO: 2025 College Draft - Waterdogs Press Conference - YouTube
VIDEO: 2025 College Draft - Redwoods Press Conference - YouTube
VIDEO: 2025 College Draft - Cannons Press Conference - YouTube
VIDEO: 2025 College Draft Press Conference - YouTube
VIDEO: 2025 College Draft Press Conference - YouTube
VIDEO: 2025 College Draft Press Conference - YouTube
VIDEO: 2025 College Draft Press Conference - YouTube
Other
Major League RugbyVIDEO: Set this Bad Boy up Ourselves MLR ON ESPN2 MAY 10 @espn @HoustonSaberCats @SanDiegoLegion - YouTube
Pro Volleyball FederationPVF honors for 2 Omaha Supernovas stars - Omaha World-Herald
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueSemi-pro TSS Rovers look to make more Canadian Championship history - Hamilton Spectator
PFC, VFC set for Voyageurs Cup derby battle - Victoria Times Colonist
Atletico Ottawas second-half rally sinks Pacific FC - Victoria Times Colonist
Pacific FC up for the task against Atletico Ottawa - Victoria Times Colonist
Gainbridge Super LeagueSporting Club Jacksonville: 2025-26 USL Super League soccer schedule - Florida Times-Union
USL Super League sees its first-ever red card after a high boot challenge from T Suns Jordy Brooks - SB Nation
Major League SoccerWhy Atlanta Uniteds attack down left side is improving - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Carlos Bocanegra is enjoying life after Atlanta United - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
MLS, Apple to simulcast four matches on EA Sports FC Mobile app - Awful Announcing
CNBC Sport MLS signs a deal with EA to stream four soccer matches on mobile gaming platform - CNBC
Sporting KC showing signs of progress under interim head coach Kerry Zavagnin - KCTV
Mexico to play Switzerland in Salt Lake City soccer match next month - KSL
'A big fan base of Mexican soccer fans': Mexico to play Switzerland in Utah next month - KSL
LAFC has shot at FIFA Club World Cup after Lens appeal denied - Los Angeles Daily News
LAFC to play for spot in FIFA World Cup after Len loses appeal - Los Angeles Times
Galaxy first MLS team to lose without allowing a shot - Los Angeles Times
US Open Cup: Nashville SC vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves score updates - Nashville Tennessean
Orlando City head to Tampa to take on Rowdies in US Open Cup - Orlando Sentinel
LAFC has shot at FIFA Club World Cup after Lens appeal denied - Press-Enterprise
MLS Power Rankings: San Diego Score for Fun, Inter Miami Return to Form on Matchday 11 - Sports Illustrated
Danny Cruz still fond of Loons despite not getting head-coaching job - St. Paul Pioneer Press
MLSE boss asks disgruntled Toronto FC fans to stick with the struggling MLS team - Toronto Star
VIDEO: DOGSO Or Serious Foul Play in Chicago? + Debatable Goal Line Decision in San Diego! - YouTube
VIDEO: When Tricks Are Treats - YouTube
National Women's Soccer LeagueMichele Kang interview: On the NWSL, Spirit, Lyon and transforming women's soccer - ESPN
Ski champ Mikaela Shiffrin to join Denver NWSL ownership group - ESPN
Champion skier Mikaela Shiffrin joins NWSL Denver's ownership group - New York Newsday
Champion skier Mikaela Shiffrin joins NWSL Denver's ownership group - NewsBreak - Denver
Mikaela Shiffrin joins Denver NWSL's ownership group - NewsBreak - Denver
NWSL Power Rankings: Should We Believe in the San Diego Wave After Matchday 7? - Sports Illustrated
Mikaela Shiffrin joins ownership group for NWSL expansion team in Denver - USA Today
Northern Super LeagueSpencer scores winner as Rise trim the Tides 1-0 - Toronto Star
Rising fortunes as Vancouver gets second win of the season - Vancouver Province
United Soccer League ChampionshipSteelworkers join PVS Solutions in opposing soccer stadium - Buffalo News
Former Charleston Battery midfielder faces old team - Charleston Post and Courier
Colorado Springs Switchbacks focused on self improvement in historic matchup with MLS' New York Red Bulls in Open Cup - Colorado Springs Gazette
VIDEO: ACCESS DENIED: USL Championship Save of the Week: Week 8/9 Nominees - YouTube
VIDEO: First Hat Trick in Club History: USL Championship Player of the Week - MD Myers, Charleston Battery - YouTube
United Soccer League OneSpokane Velocity rocket to first in USL League One standings for first time in club history - KXLY
Hearts of Pine defender Nathan Messer earns league honor - Portland Press Herald
FC Naples draws Tampa Bay Rowdies in third round of U.S. Open Cup - WINK
FC Naples captures soccer interest in younger generation - WINK
FC Naples strikes early to advance to US Open Cup third round - WINK
United Soccer League implementing promotion and relegation - WINK
VIDEO: These Saves Were Magical: USL League One Save of the Week: Week 9 Nominees - YouTube
VIDEO: Reedy, Set, GO!: USL League One Player of the Week - Pierre Reedy, Spokane Velocity FC - YouTube
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