Today's Alternative and Minor League Sports Headlines from OurSports Central
Headlines for August 16, 2025
Baseball
American AssociationKane County Cougars slip past Kansas City Monarchs - Chicago Daily Herald
Peter Brookshaw's bunt lifts RedHawks to dramatic win before 4,700-plus fans - Fargo Forum
RedHawks Report: F-M adds veteran slugger Eric Filia, an Olympic silver medalist - Fargo Forum
Fahrs 7-RBI night nearly matches Saltdogs record in extra-inning loss - Lincoln Journal Star
Appalachian LeagueTwo Bristol State Liners named to All-Appy League team - Bristol Herald Courier
Atlantic LeagueAtlantic League baseball: Dirty Birds stave off Rockers' charge - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Carolina LeagueCharleston RiverDogs earn 2nd straight walk-off victory - Charleston Post and Courier
Red Sox falter in ninth in loss to FredNats - Roanoke Times & World News
Eastern LeagueCimillos home run keys win for Curve - Altoona Mirror
Nick Cimillo blasts a HR in 7th to lead Curve over Flying Squirrels - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Opportunistic Sea Dogs edge Somerset - Portland Press Herald
Frontier LeagueCrushers win big over Mississippi, 19-5; division lead up to two games - Lorain Morning Journal
International LeagueShane Bieber on final Buffalo rehab start - Buffalo News
Bieber, Springer complete solid rehab stints in Bisons' win - Buffalo News
Gwinnett Stripers Drop Rain-Shortened Game to Bats - Gwinnett Daily Post
Orioles promote OF Dylan Beavers from Norfolk Tides - Newport News Daily Press
Tides run winning streak to season-high 6 games - Newport News Daily Press
Indians rally past RailRiders - Scranton Times-Tribune
WooSox falters lead after 6th-inning collapse in Iowa - Springfield Republican
Alex Cora on Kristian Campbell: Theres still work to do before re-joining Red Sox - Springfield Republican
Wherever Twins Edouard Julien plays, he aims to hit - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Young homers in Syracuses loss to Rochester - Syracuse Post Standard
Nolan McLean: Mets calling up No. 1 pitching prospect for Saturday start - Syracuse Post Standard
RailRiders rally before falling to Indianapolis in 10th inning - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Major League Baseball Draft LeagueScrappers Blake Barker fine in fathers long shadow - Warren Tribune-Chronicle
Crosscutters score 14 runs in rout against Frederick on the road - Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Midwest LeagueLansings De Vries hits two home runs to hand Dragons fifth straight loss - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps record just two hits in loss to West Michigan - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
West Michigan downs TinCaps with 13 strikeouts - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Northwest LeagueIndians bounce back, win over Canadians - KXLY
Late push lifts Indians to 6-4 win over Canadians - KXLY
Jimmy Obertop, Tevin Tucker homer in eighth; Spokane Indians halt skid with 6-4 win over Vancouver - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Pioneer LeagueYoure getting quality baseball, great food: Inside look at High Wheelers concession stand - Appeal-Democrat
Chukars score 45 runs in 3 games, halfway to sweeping Voyagers - Idaho Falls Post Register
Brendan Beard gem helps lift PaddleHeads in Friday win - Missoulian
Southern LeagueLookouts Winning Streak Snapped With 2-0 Loss - Chattanoogan
Rain complicates Knoxville baseball, soccer stadium field conversion - Knoxville News-Sentinel
Texas LeagueNaturals blank Travelers, win fifth straight - Northwest Arkansas Times
Basketball
Canadian Elite Basketball LeagueSea Bears shine as the crown jewel of the CEBL - Winnipeg Sun
Women's National Basketball AssociationMercury's Thomas, Aces' Wilson set to battle again for MVP race - Arizona Republic
Phoenix Mercury face Las Vegas Aces at PHX Arena - Arizona Republic
Kahleah Copper embracing new era of Mercury basketball - Arizona Sports
Satou Saballys would-be game-tying 3 blocked at buzzer in Mercury loss to Aces - Arizona Sports
Dreams six-game win streak ends in tight loss to Storm - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Expansion Valkyries trounce struggling Sky for 4th straight win - Chicago Daily Herald
Wrong kind of records keep piling up for Sky - Chicago Sun Times
Less is more: Hailey Van Lith searches for her niche with Sky - Chicago Sun Times
Chicago Sky lose to Golden State Valkyries 90-59 - Chicago Tribune
Las Vegas hosts Dallas after Wilson's 30-point game - Daily Independent
Phoenix visits Seattle following Diggins' 21-point performance - Daily Independent
Aja Wilson scores 30 points to lead Aces over Mercury 86-83 for sixth straight victory - Daily Independent
Paige Bueckers continues stellar rookie year, but Wings comeback falls short vs. Sparks - Dallas Morning News
Storm hold off Dream in WNBA's first international game - Gwinnett Daily Post
Paige Bueckers continues stellar rookie year, but Wings comeback falls short vs. Sparks - Hartford Courant
Marred by injuries, the Fever suffered their fourth loss in five games. - Indianapolis Star
Indiana Fever clinging to WNBA playoffs position after back-to-back bad losses - Indianapolis Star
Why didn't Indiana Fever forward Chloe Bibby play vs Mystics? - Indianapolis Star
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White speaks on loss against Washington Mystics - Indianapolis Star
Indiana Fever guards Odyssey Sims, Sophie Cunningham discuss loss against Washington Mystics - Indianapolis Star
See the Indiana Fever play the Washington Mystics - Indianapolis Star
Fever vs Mystics live score today: Is Caitlin Clark playing tonight? - Indianapolis Star
Indiana Fever vs Washington stats, box score: Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen lead Mystics - Indianapolis Star
Fever vs Mystics score, stats: Indiana WNBA playoffs spot on thin ice - Indianapolis Star
Aja Wilsons double-double cools off Mercury in Aces 6th straight win - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Kelsey Plum reaches milestone and leads Sparks to win over Dallas - Los Angeles Times
Kelsey Plum says she made a 'bad joke' about Caitlin Clark's team - Los Angeles Times
Seattle Storm end six-game skid with 80-78 win over Dream - My Northwest
Sparks withstand Wings late run to win as Bueckers misses potential winner - NBC DFW
Williams scores 26, McBride hits 3-pointer with 30.8 seconds left as Lynx beat Liberty 86-80 - New York Newsday
Liberty fall just short against Lynx to close road trip on sour note - New York Post
Kelsey Plum admits to 'bad joke' with Caitlin Clark zinger at All-Star Game - New York Post
Fever's Sophie Cunningham jabs Caitlin Clark with hilarious GOAT debate comment - New York Post
Natasha Cloud fed up with 'asinine' Liberty criticism - New York Post
Lynx still coy about Napheesa Collier ahead of Liberty matchup - New York Post
Paige Bueckers responds to Sophie Cunninghams whistle claim with unique admission - NewsBreak - Arlington
Inked up: Portland Fire president Clare Hamill, staffer get team logo tattoos - Portland Oregonian
Valkyries use third-quarter surge to blowout Sky, extend win streak to four - San Jose Mercury News
Electric sellout Vancouver game a milestone for flourishing WNBA - Toronto Star
Sellout crowd thrilled by WNBA in Vancouver - Vancouver Province
Vancouver needs to get on the WNBA train - Vancouver Province
Washington Mystics beat Indiana Fever, 88-84 - WTHR
Sonia Citrons 21 points and Kiki Iriafens double-double lead the Mystics past the Fever 88-84 - WTOP
Plum leads Los Angeles against Washington after 28-point showing - WTOP
Indiana visits Connecticut after Bostons 20-point game - WTOP
VIDEO: Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: August 16, 2025 - YouTube
VIDEO: Seattle Storm vs. Atlanta Dream: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: August 15, 2025 - YouTube
VIDEO: Los Angeles Sparks vs. Dallas Wings Full Game Highlights: August 15, 2025 - YouTube
Football
Canadian Football LeagueEdmonton Elks defeat Toronto Argos 28-20 - Edmonton Journal
Fajardo, Julien-Grant help Elks rally to beat Alouettes 23-22 in return to Montreal - Edmonton Sun
"They want me gone. I am like a roach. Tough to kill. - National Post
Elks defeat Argos 28-20 for second straight win - Toronto Star
'Snake-bitten' Argos drop third game in a row with loss in Edmonton - Toronto Sun
Inside the CFL- Nine thoughts on nine teams at seasons halfway mark - Toronto Sun
B.C. Lions look to continue growth against Caleb Evans and Alouettes - Vancouver Province
Good coach, great dad - Winnipeg Free Press
Rookies come up big to help Bombers bounce back - Winnipeg Free Press
Nic Demski joins the top 10 for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers - Winnipeg Sun
Nic Demski joins the top 10 for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers - Winnipeg Sun
Scary combo: Bombers defence raw meat for Redblacks' red-hot Brown - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: Montreal at BC - Week 11 - YouTube
VIDEO: Berryhill III Hauls It in for BC! #cflfootball #cfl - YouTube
VIDEO: James Morgan Finds Snead for His First CFL TD: CFL - YouTube
VIDEO: HATCHER ARE YOU KIDDING! #cflfootball #cfl - YouTube
VIDEO: Rourke's Quick Feet Leads to a Big Score! #CFLFootball #CFL - YouTube
VIDEO: BEAUTIFUL Run by Rourke Leads to the Lions First TD: CFL - YouTube
VIDEO: Hamilton at Saskatchewan - Week 11 - YouTube
VIDEO: Joe Robustelli with the Major, Mosaic Stadium with the NOISE! #cfl #cflfootball - YouTube
VIDEO: Trevor Harris Links up with Joe Robustelli for Six!: CFL - YouTube
VIDEO: The Crowd Is on Their Feet as Trevor Harris Finds the Canadian Receiver for SIX! #cfl #cflfootball - YouTube
VIDEO: Tommy Nield Keeps the Party Rolling in Saskatchewan!: CFL - YouTube
VIDEO: Some Emotion from Trevor Harris as His Son TJ Introduces Him! #cfl #cflfootball - YouTube
VIDEO: Dohnte Meyers Ignites Mosaic!: CFL - YouTube
VIDEO: Toronto at Edmonton - Week 11 - YouTube
Indoor Football LeagueMassachusetts Pirates make major changes to coaching staff - Lowell Sun
United Football LeagueStallions definitely staying in Birmingham: Not true, UFL owner says - AL.com
UFL business director provides attendance goal for 2026 Stallions - AL.com
UFL Business Director issues challenge to Birmingham Stallions fans amid rumors the team may be relocated - NewsBreak - Birmingham
Future of Birmingham Stallions - NewsBreak - Birmingham
UFLs Mike Repole Issues Challenge To Birmingham Stallions Fans - NewsBreak - Birmingham
UFL Business Director issues challenge to Birmingham Stallions fans amid rumors the team may be relocated - WBRC
VIDEO: 2025 Top Touchdowns from the Houston Roughnecks: United Football League - YouTube
Hockey
ECHLFormer standout Matt Salhany returns to Adirondack Thunder - Glens Falls Post-Star
North American Hockey LeagueLocal area sports briefs 08/16 - Minot Daily News
Photos: Players scrimmage during Mudbugs training camp - Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
Ontario Hockey LeagueIt's official: Guelph Storm submits 2027 Memorial Cup bid - Guelph Today
Western Hockey LeagueKelowna Rockets bring hometown favourite Josh Gorges back as assistant coach - Kelowna Capital News
Regina Pats sign first-round picks Maddox Schultz and Liam Pue - Regina Leader-Post
Lacrosse
National Lacrosse LeagueThe NLL has pushed back the start of free agency to August 29 - WGRZ
Premier Lacrosse LeagueVIDEO: Lights out: 2025 PLL Playoff Commercial - YouTube
VIDEO: How Professional Lacrosse Players Set up Their Sticks #lacrosse #pll #stick #equipment - YouTube
VIDEO: 2X National Champion's Warmup Routine to Play Goalie #lacrosse #pll #goalie #warmup #pregame - YouTube
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueVIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Pacific FC vs. Halifax Wanderers: August 16, 2025 - YouTube
Major League SoccerLAFCs Son Heung-proving to be a complete package - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
16 months and nearly $30 million later, UVU unveils soccer gem at UCCU Stadium - KSL
LAFCs Son Heung-proving to be a complete package - Press-Enterprise
Thomas Mller set to make Vancouver Whitecaps debut vs. Houston Dynamo - Vancouver Province
Thomas Mller delivers Whitecaps a sellout for his debut - Vancouver Province
Big in China: How Whitecaps' Thomas Mller signing could pay off - Vancouver Province
VIDEO: Colorado Rapids vs. Atlanta United: Full Match Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Evander BANGER in Portland Return!! - YouTube
VIDEO: BEST OF Son Heung-Min in LAFC First Start! - YouTube
VIDEO: Austin FC vs. FC Dallas: Full Match Highlights: Tense Texas Derby! - YouTube
VIDEO: Minnesota United vs. Seattle Sounders FC: Full Match Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Alexey Miranchuk CURLER! - YouTube
VIDEO: Son Heung-Min FIRST ASSIST for LAFC!! - YouTube
VIDEO: Charlotte FC vs. Real Salt Lake: Full Match Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: CF Montréal vs. D.C. United: Full Match Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Inter Miami CF vs. LA Galaxy: Full Match Highlights: Messi GOLAZO in Return to Inter Miami! - YouTube
VIDEO: Toronto FC vs. Columbus Crew: Full Match Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: New England Revolution vs. LAFC: Full Match Highlights: Son Heung-Min First Start! - YouTube
VIDEO: New York Red Bulls vs. Philadelphia Union: Full Match Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Son Heung-Min FIRST MLS ASSIST Goes to Mathieu Choinière! - YouTube
VIDEO: Messi CHEEKY PASS to Suárez - YouTube
VIDEO: Paintsil TEAM ON HIS BACK - YouTube
VIDEO: Messi TIEBREAKER Goal for Inter Miami Is a BANGER! - YouTube
VIDEO: Messi GOLAZO in Return to @intermiamicf - YouTube
VIDEO: Luis Suárez GOAL Messi ASSIST Calls Game for Inter Miami! - YouTube
VIDEO: Messi Is BACK - YouTube
VIDEO: Son Takes His Shot, Delgado Finishes - YouTube
VIDEO: Joseph Paintsil SOLOS Inter Miami Defense for the EQUALIZER! - YouTube
VIDEO: Jordi Alba Scores BEAUTIFUL Goal off Perfect Through Ball! - YouTube
VIDEO: Jordi Alba PERFECT Goal off the Through Ball! - YouTube
National Women's Soccer LeagueKC Current in a weather delay for matchup against Orlando on KCTV5 - KCTV
Utah Royals earn 2nd shutout of season in 0-0 home draw with Angel City - KSL
Hannah Seabert makes five saves in Angel City's scoreless draw with Utah - Los Angeles Times
Denver gets in the game as women's pro sports surge nationwide - NewsBreak - Denver
Inked up: Portland Fire president Clare Hamill, staffer get team logo tattoos - Portland Oregonian
Summer is officially over for Racing Louisville FC ahead of Friday night's match with the Washington Spirit - WDRB
VIDEO: Bay FC vs. San Diego Wave FC - YouTube
VIDEO: Kenza Dali Adriana Leon Kenza Dali Back of the Net - YouTube
VIDEO: Caroline Conti Is 3-For-3 from the Spot this Season for a Reason#nwsl - YouTube
VIDEO: Adriana Leon with the Cross Kimmi Ascanio with the Finish#nwsl - YouTube
VIDEO: FULL HIGHLIGHTS: North Carolina Courage vs. Portland Thorns FC - YouTube
VIDEO: FULL HIGHLIGHTS: Kansas City Current vs. Orlando Pride - YouTube
VIDEO: Brianna Pinto with the Ball in Jaedyn Shaw Takes Her Shot Tyler Lussi Snags the Rebound - YouTube
VIDEO: You Knew Olivia Moultrie Wasn'T Missing That One #nwsl - YouTube
Northern Super LeagueAFC Toronto tops standings after slow start to NSL season - Toronto Star
United Soccer League ChampionshipMay Day! United looks to right its ship at Isotopes Park - Albuquerque Journal
Camaraderie paying dividends for Switchbacks' front three - Colorado Springs Gazette
DCFC's Darren Smith breaks scoring drought in 1-1 tie against North Carolina - Detroit News
San Antonio FC seeks more consistency in both halves during upcoming match - KSAT
San Antonio FC aims to right the ship as it embarks on busy stretch of schedule - NewsBreak - San Antonio
VIDEO: Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Phoenix Rising FC - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: All Goals from Sacramento Republic FC vs. Oakland Roots SC in the 1st Half - YouTube
VIDEO: San Antonio FC vs. Lexington SC - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. Orange County SC - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: El Paso Locomotive FC vs. Monterey Bay FC - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: All Goals from El Paso Locomotive FC vs. Monterey Bay FC in the 2nd Half - YouTube
VIDEO: New Mexico United vs. Las Vegas Lights FC - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: All Goals from El Paso Locomotive FC vs. Monterey Bay FC in the 1st Half - YouTube
VIDEO: All Goals from New Mexico United vs. Las Vegas Lights FC in the 1st Half - YouTube
VIDEO: All Goals from Miami FC vs. Louisville City FC in the 2nd Half - YouTube
VIDEO: Miami FC vs. Louisville City FC - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Charleston Battery - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: All Assists from Loudoun United FC vs. Indy Eleven in the 2nd Half - YouTube
VIDEO: Loudoun United FC vs. Indy Eleven - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Hartford Athletic vs. FC Tulsa - Game Highlights - YouTube
United Soccer League OneRain complicates Knoxville baseball, soccer stadium field conversion - Knoxville News-Sentinel
One Knox SC will enjoy home stretch amid road-heavy, rain-heavy season - Knoxville News-Sentinel
'It's a dream come true,' Velocity debut 17-year-old local as first academy player turned pro - KXLY
VIDEO: Texoma FC vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Forward Madison FC vs. FC Naples - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Richmond Kickers vs. South Georgia Tormenta FC - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: One Knoxville SC vs. Union Omaha - Game Highlights - YouTube
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