Today's Alternative and Minor League Sports Headlines from OurSports Central
Headlines for May 7, 2026
Baseball
American AssociationBison flex game experience in shutout against RedHawks - Fargo Forum
Gary SouthShore RailCats have eyes on playoffs in 2026 - Times of Northwest Indiana
Frozen fish get into swing of things - Winnipeg Free Press
Its more than just a baseball team here - Winnipeg Free Press
Atlantic LeagueArea roundup: UC run-rules Davis & Elkins in MEC softball tourney opener - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Carolina LeagueFour Nationals in Baseball America's updated Top 100 list - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Minor league baseball: Kepley has two-triple game - Salisbury Post
Eastern LeagueCurve pitching staff roughed up in loss - Altoona Mirror
Tigers fired Gabe Alvarez over 'inappropriate' text to female co-worker - Erie Times-News
Fisher Cats at Portland rained out; teams play two Thursday - Manchester Union Leader
Unselfishness unleashes Squirrels' late-inning lightning - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Squirrels of manager Dennis Pelfrey generated frequent late-game rallies - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Binghamton Rumble Ponies celebrate sporting goods giant with Bobbers alternate identity - Sports Logos Net News
Frontier LeagueWild Things return enough to be optimistic - Washington Observer-Reporter
International LeagueWeather wipes out Gwinnett Stripers' Thursday game - Gwinnett Daily Post
Stripers win at Norfolk with three-run ninth inning - Gwinnett Daily Post
Gwinnett scores three runs in ninth, again deals Tides a defeat at Harbor Park - Newport News Daily Press
Kristian Campbell scores game-winning run for WooSox - NewsBreak - Worcester
Rochester Red Wings lose to Syracuse Mets as comeback stalls - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Charlotte Knights to play as Carolina Sweet Teas - Sports Logos Net News
RailRiders topple Worcester in extra innings - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Midwest LeagueSky Carp split twinbill with TinCaps - Beloit Daily News
Dayton Dragons: Down to final out, Dragons rally to beat Whitecaps 4-3 - Dayton Daily News
Extra Bases: Wrapping Fort Wayne's split with Beloit - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
PufferBellies split doubleheader with Beloit - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps open doubleheader with shutout victory - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Pregame: TinCaps (12-15) vs. Beloit Sky Carp (12-14) - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps adopt "PufferBellies" alternate identity - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
River Bandits beat Kernels 4-2 - KWQC
Sailors sparks QC offense, three pitchers allow just 4 hits - Quad City Times
Northwest LeagueRoynier Hernandez delivers walk-off single; Spokane Indians edge Tri-City 3-2 - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Northwoods LeagueNorthwoods League team coming to the Field of Dreams in 2027 - KCRG
Northwoods League team coming to Field of Dreams ballpark in 2027 - KIMT
Dyersville's Field of Dreams Ballpark gets baseball team - KWWL
Northwoods League establishing team to play at Field of Dreams stadium - Telegraph Herald
Northwoods League announces new expansion team to play at Field of Dreams Ballpark - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
South Atlantic LeagueSanta Maria carries Hot Rods to victory - Bowling Green Daily News
Smooth transition for righty Quinn with Keys - Frederick News-Post
Southern LeagueLookouts Smoke Biscuits To Snap Losing Streak - Chattanoogan
Birmingham Barons honor local baseball legend's birthday with specially designed uniforms - NewsBreak - Birmingham
Basketball
BIG3BIG3 Schedule Released as Ice Cube Hypes 2026 Season as 'Basketball Heaven' in B/R Interview - Bleacher Report
BIG3 announces 2026 season, Detroit Amplifiers to host games at Little Caesars Arena - ClickonDetroit
BIG3 to make two stops in Detroit this summer - Detroit News
Canadian Elite Basketball LeagueMavericks minority owner Mark Cuban buys ownership stake in CEBL's Brampton Honey Badgers - CBC
CEBL's Winnipeg Sea Bears Launch New Iced-Out Uniforms for 2026 Season - Sports Logos Net News
Mark Cuban joins ownership group of CEBL's Brampton Honey Badgers - Sportsnet
Mark Cuban joins CEBL's Brampton Honey Badgers ownership - Toronto Sun
NBA G LeagueLos Angeles Lakers Rebrand G-League Team to Coincide With Move to Coachella Valley - Sports Logos Net News
Teresa Resch aims to make the Toronto Tempo Canada's team - Toronto Sun
UPSHOT LeagueJacksonville-based UpShot League says it will start play with $40 million in investment - NewsBreak - Jacksonville
Upshot League nears launch with eye on national growth - Sports Business Journal
Women's National Basketball AssociationXavier basketball coach, ex-Mercury star Gillom retires - Arizona Republic
Mercury reload from WNBA Finals loss, talk new CBA at 2026 media day - Arizona Republic
Mercurys Nate Tibbetts named USA Basketball assistant for 2026 FIBA Womens World Cup - Arizona Sports
Sky bring back Maddy Westbeld and Aicha Coulibaly on developmental contracts - Chicago Sun Times
The Sky built a deeper roster, and Tyler Marsh isnt worried about its quirks - Chicago Sun Times
Sky first-round draft pick Aja Sivka signs with University of Kentucky - Chicago Sun Times
WNBA season begins Friday with league on a roll with new CBA - Detroit News
WNBA CBA: Inside the meetings that shaped the league's future - ESPN
WNBAs CBA is a roadmap for new women's leagues like PWHL, WPBL - Hartford Courant
Former UConn stars headline WNBA general manager survey - Hartford Courant
Connecticut Sun sign Hailey Van Lith after Chicago Sky waive - Hartford Courant
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White an assistant for Team USA in FIBA World Cup - Indianapolis Star
Indiana Fever roster cuts are 'always hard;' development spot remains open - Indianapolis Star
Indiana Fever among most affordable teams in WNBA for a family - Indianapolis Star
WNBA returns to Portland with hype, but patience will be key for Fire's first season - KGW
Seattle Storm enter 2026 season focused on youth movement and new identity - KING
Phoenix Mercury make roster moves ahead of 2026 season opener - KOLD
Aces no longer betting favorite to win WNBA title - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Rebecca Allen won't play in Liberty's season opener vs. Sun - New York Daily News
Liberty move to top of WNBA title odds after adding Satou Sabally with champion Aces close behind - New York Newsday
WNBA MVP odds, prediction: Favorite Aja Wilson has competition from Caitlin Clark - New York Post
After three decades, the WNBA is done simply surviving - New York Post
Liberty opt for veteran Rebekah Gardner with final roster spot move - New York Post
Dallas Wings to self-develop new practice facility after city council vote - NewsBreak - Arlington
Where Caitlin Clark, Fever landed in WNBA GM survey - NewsBreak - Indianapolis
Iliana Rupert pregnant, Kate Martin waived and Valkyries last-minute roster crunch - San Jose Mercury News
How to watch Valkyries season opener, plus a free watch party - San Jose Mercury News
Marta Suarez signs with Mercury while Valkyries sort out final roster spots - San Jose Mercury News
WNBA's Las Vegas Aces Mark 30th Season With Logo Blending Franchise Eras - Sports Logos Net News
Toronto Tempos home court is a grand old arena with a new rhythm - Toronto Globe and Mail
The bounce effect: Can the Toronto Tempo change Canadas sports culture? - Toronto Globe and Mail
Kia Nurse leads Toronto Tempo in WNBA debut against Mystics - Toronto Star
Tempo 2026-27 roster analysis: Get to know Torontos players - Toronto Star
Teresa Resch aims to make the Toronto Tempo Canada's team - Toronto Sun
Tempo may be new to WNBA but they're in win-now mode - Toronto Sun
Toronto opens season at home against Washington - WTOP
Football
Canadian Football LeagueVeteran CFL receiver DaVaris Daniels retires from professional football - 3DownNation
THE MOJ: B.C. Lions ready for training camp in Kamloops - Abbotsford News
Auburn long snapper Reed Hughes signs with Saskatchewan Roughriders - Auburn Wire
Former Colorado quarterback signs with CFL team after NFL minicamp - Buffaloes Wire
Matt Sibley aims to catch on with hometown Calgary Stampeders - Calgary Sun
Calgary Stampeders extend contract of QB Vernon Adams Jr. - Calgary Sun
Day 1 of Calgary Stampeders rookie camp: Who are the fresh faces? - Calgary Sun
Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Taylor Elgersma hits field for rookie camp - CJOB
Former Notre Dame wide receiver will get a shot with a CFL team - Fighting Irish Wire
New CFL playoffs tells me Lansdowne 2.0 backed wrong team - Ottawa Citizen
Rider Rumblings Ep 188: Roughriders training camp preview - Regina Leader-Post
Roughriders open rookie camp in Saskatoon - Regina Leader-Post
Rookie running back Smith on familiar ground at Toronto Argonauts rookie camp - Toronto Star
Is Dru Brown the answer for Redblacks at quarterback? - TSN
Bombers QB Elgersma not exactly your typical rookie - Winnipeg Free Press
Seeing how much the Winnipeg community gets around their football - Winnipeg Free Press
All eyes on quarterbacks as Bombers open rookie camp - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: This 2026 Combine Class Is Different #cfl #cflcombine - YouTube
Indoor Football LeagueWranglers hope for fresh start with new quarterback - Prescott Daily Courier
On 3-game losing streak, Wheelers face rematch with Blizzard - Quad City Times
United Football LeagueFormer HBCU stars dominating in UFL - HBCU Gameday
VIDEO: Keys Keeps Unlocking Big Returns 414 Return Yards and Counting. - YouTube
VIDEO: Top Mic'd up Moments of Week Six: United Football League - YouTube
VIDEO: Top Sacks from Week Six: United Football League - YouTube
VIDEO: Top Catches from Week Six: United Football League - YouTube
VIDEO: When It Comes to Jay Mac, Sky's the Limit. Watch the Full Episode of the UFL Show on Youtube. - YouTube
VIDEO: Week 6 Delivered PICKS on PICKS - YouTube
VIDEO: All Touchdowns from Week 6 - YouTube
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueAbbotsford Canucks hosting Locker Room Sale on Saturday (May 9) - Abbotsford News
Manitoba Moose face elimination again after Game 3 loss to Grand Rapids Griffins - CJOB
Firebirds facing elimination tonight in Game 4 of Pacific Division Semis against Ontario Reign - KESQ
Firebirds facing elimination tonight in Game 4 of Pacific Division Semis against Ontario Reign - KESQ
Public address announcer Jason Hernandez has special connection to Firebirds-Reign rivalry - KESQ
Laval Rocket deciding Game 5 rescheduled for Saturday at 3:00 p.m. - NHL.com
Kaapo Kahkonen in his happy place for Laval Rocket - Toronto Sun
Moose backed into corner - Winnipeg Free Press
Jets gunning for NHL Draft Lottery luck - Winnipeg Free Press
Moose facing elimination after dropping Game 3 - Winnipeg Free Press
Why not go five? Facing elimination, Moose keep stiff upper lip - Winnipeg Sun
ECHLThunder's season ends in Game 7 of Kelly Cup Playoffs, fall 3-1 to Maine. - Glens Falls Post-Star
Tulsa Oilers hire former Head Coach Bruce Ramsay as associate coach - News on 6
Maine Mariners win playoff series for first time - Portland Press Herald
ECHL: Thunder season concludes with Game 7 loss to Mariners - Troy Record
Bruce Ramsay returns to Tulsa Oilers as associate coach - Tulsa World
Taylor Gauthier Very Confident Heading Into North Division Championship Series - Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register
Florida Everblades advance to face rival Stingrays in Kelly Cup Playoffs - WINK
Federal Prospects Hockey LeagueBinghamton Black Bears to play for FPHL title at Visions FCU Arena - Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
Ontario Hockey LeagueNCAA disrupts Kingston Frontenacs' roster, Slovak blueliner a key add - Kingston Whig Standard
Steve Yzerman ranks eighth in CHL top players list - Peterborough Examiner
Sarnia Sting sign free agent defenceman Wyatt Herres - Sarnia Observer
Soo Greyhounds' Brady Martin wins OHL Mickey Renaud Captains Trophy - Sault Star
Soo Greyhounds' Chase Reid preparing for Michigan State, barring NHL change of plans - Sault Star
No mucking around: Our NHL mock draft top-10 - Sault Star
Greyhounds captain wins prestigous award - Soo Today
OHL Championship Series: Colts 2, Rangers 5 - TSN
TSN provides complete coverage of 2026 CHL Finals, Memorial Cup - TSN
Reliving Kitchener Rangers-Barrie Colts rivalry - Waterloo Record
Kitchener buries Barrie in opening tilt of OHL final - Waterloo Record
Kitchener buries Barrie in opening tilt of OHL final - Waterloo Record
Professional Women's Hockey LeagueIts amazing to see how far the game has come; Fans elated as Detroit lands PWHL expansion franchise - Oakland Press
Photo gallery from the PWHL announcement of a new Detroit franchise - Oakland Press
Inside Fanuza Kadirova's seamless fit with the Ottawa Charge - Ottawa Citizen
New CFL playoffs tells me Lansdowne 2.0 backed wrong team - Ottawa Citizen
What PWHL expansion means to players, including Kendra Woodland of the Ottawa Charge - Ottawa Citizen
PWHL's expansion plans might include team in San Jose - San Jose Mercury News
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey LeagueHeavyweight Q Final fight starts Friday night - News 91.9
TSN provides complete coverage of 2026 CHL Finals, Memorial Cup - TSN
SPHLRivermen vs Evansville: Game 3 SPHL Finals - Peoria Journal Star
On 3-game losing streak, Wheelers face rematch with Blizzard - Quad City Times
The Rivermen drop Game 3 of the SPHL Presidents Cup 2-1 to Evansville in a disappointing effort - WEEK TV
United States Hockey LeagueBrooks Cullen learned from NHL bloodlines, now hes making his own mark - Fargo Forum
Western Hockey LeagueWheat Kings trade down, grab forward - Brandon Sun
Blazers select centre Micah Montgomery eighth overall in 2026 WHL Prospects Draft - CFJC
Sports Round-Up: Thursday, May 7 - Discover Moose Jaw
Kelowna Rockets select Madden Daneualt 1st overall in WHL Prospects Draft - Kelowna Capital News
2026 WHL Draft tracker: Tigers Prospect Draft selections/trades - Medicine Hat News
Tigers select Max Osgood, son of alumni Chris Osgood, 21st in 2026 Draft - Medicine Hat News
First round of WHL Draft sees splashy trades - Medicine Hat News
Pickford named WHLs best in 2026: Tigers captain named WHL Player of the Year - Medicine Hat News
Tigers select U.S. forward Max Osgood with first-round pick in 2026 WHL Draft - Medicine Hat News
Tigers Pickford named WHL Player of the Year - Medicine Hat News
Red Deer Rebels select Danny Ramazonov with first-round pick - Red Deer Advocate
Red Deers Madden Daneault taken first at WHL Prospects Draft - Red Deer Advocate
Regina Pats add prospects in Western Hockey League draft - Regina Leader-Post
Broncos trade for goaltender - Southwest Booster
Broncos select defensemen to open WHL Prospects Draft - Southwest Booster
Spokane Chiefs select Brody Antignani, Jack Arnold in WHL prospects draft - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Swift Current's James drafted by the Moose Jaw Warriors - Swift Current Online
Swift Current Broncos WHL Prospect Draft Picks (Updating) - Swift Current Online
Broncos add goaltender from Wenatchee - Swift Current Online
Roberts' growth key to first round selection - Swift Current Online
Bradbeer bringing hockey IQ to Swift Current - Swift Current Online
Broncos load up blue line in first round - Swift Current Online
Broncos ready to make an impact at WHL Prospects Draft - Swift Current Online
TSN provides complete coverage of 2026 CHL Finals, Memorial Cup - TSN
Victoria Royals land WHL star Cameron Schmidt in blockbuster draft-day trade - Victoria News
Wild make pair of selections in 1st Round of 2026 WHL Prospects Draft - Wenatchee World
Lacrosse
National Lacrosse LeaguePro Sports Report: Mojo open playoffs on Thursday; Seals face winner-take-all match - San Diego Union-Tribune
VIDEO: Brett Dobson Is An MVP Finalist for a Reason - YouTube
Premier Lacrosse League2026 PLL Eastern Conference Team Previews: NY's Title Defense & A Philly Super Team - Inside Lacrosse
Other
Major League RugbyVIDEO: (+100 Aura for Shanda Assmus) #mlr2026 - YouTube
VIDEO: Will (Pun Intended) Rugby Ever be Part of the NCAA? @WillHooleyChannel - YouTube
Major League VolleyballIndy Ignite volleyball roster, stats, how to watch MLV playoffs 2026 - Indianapolis Star
How difficult is playing pro volleyball? Indy Ignite teach lessons - Indianapolis Star
Pro Sports Report: Mojo open playoffs on Thursday; Seals face winner-take-all match - San Diego Union-Tribune
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueBusiness with pleasure: CPL soccer player and realtor goes viral after working both of his jobs on the pitch - Toronto Globe and Mail
Gainbridge Super LeagueSporting Jax shutout win means home women's soccer playoff is coming - Florida Times-Union
Zephyr must avoid loss to DC to reach playoffs - KXLY
Major League SoccerHow Alexey Miranchuk became a leader when Atlanta United needed it most - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
PHOTOS: The Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center opens in Fayetteville - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
LAFC eliminated by Toluca in CONCACAF ChampionsCup semifinals - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Sporting KC announces free concert, DJ lineup for Soccer Capital Summer at Sporting Park - KCTV
LAFC eliminated by Toluca in CONCACAF ChampionsCup semifinals - Press-Enterprise
Richmond's Nicholas Simmonds makes MLS debut for FC Dallas - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Dominik Fitz has been MIA for Loons - St. Paul Pioneer Press
B.C. group to bid for Vancouver Whitecaps, Minister says - Toronto Globe and Mail
Whitecaps: Mind the (revenue) gap - Vancouver Province
VIDEO: Greg Vanney vs. Jesper Sørensen: BENCH REACTIONS from a 1-1 Battle in Los Angeles! - YouTube
MLS NEXT ProDominik Fitz has been MIA for Loons - St. Paul Pioneer Press
National Women's Soccer LeagueRoyals extend longest win streak defeating Houston Dash - Deseret News
1-on-1 interview with Portland Thorns rookie defender Carolyn Calzada - KPTV
Tanaka's 2 assists lift Utah Royals to 5th straight win, 2-0 over Houston - KSL
Orlando Pride to host North Carolina Courage on Friday - Orlando Sentinel
VIDEO: That Nutmeg Was FILTHY - YouTube
VIDEO: Don't Blink You Might Miss the Magic Thorns - YouTube
VIDEO: The Feed from Mina Tanaka the Finish by Cloé Lacasse - YouTube
VIDEO: Utah's Kate Del Fava Gets in to Defend the Net - YouTube
VIDEO: Keeper Jane Campbell Says "No - YouTube
VIDEO: FULL HIGHLIGHTS: Utah Royals FC vs. Houston Dash - YouTube
Northern Super LeagueVancouver Rise FC struggles continue with 4-0 loss to Ottawa Rapid FC - Abbotsford News
United Soccer League ChampionshipNew Mexico United settles for draw with El Paso after late equalizer - Albuquerque Journal
USL Relegation-Promotion Plans Reshapes Stadium Design Discussion - Forbes
Late goal allows El Paso to eke out 2-all tie with New Mexico United - Santa Fe New Mexican
VIDEO: 05.07.2026: Birmingham Legion FC vs. Miami FC - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Which Is Nicer, the Team Goal Or the Backflip Celly?? - YouTube
VIDEO: Johnny Rodriguez, Las Vegas Lights FC: Week 8/9 Goal of the Week Winner - YouTube
VIDEO: Wolfgang Prentice, Oakland Roots SC: April Player of the Month - YouTube
VIDEO: That 50th Feeling - YouTube
VIDEO: 05.06.2026: New Mexico United vs. El Paso Locomotive FC - Game Highlights - YouTube
United Soccer League OneFort Wayne FC earns comprehensive win - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
AC Boise held scoreless in road defeat to Charlotte Independence - Idaho Press-Tribune
Hearts of Pine shut out by Fort Wayne - Portland Press Herald
VIDEO: Ollie Wright, Portland Hearts of Pine SC: Week 8/9 Goal of the Week Winner - YouTube
VIDEO: Denys Kostyshyn, Athletic Club Boise: April Player of the Month - YouTube
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