San Francisco Giants Purchase Contract of Legends IF Drew Ellis

Lexington, KY - The talents of infielder Drew Ellis, who currently leads the team with five homeruns through 17 games, becomes the second Legends player this season to have his contract purchased by a major league club, with the San Francisco Giants acquiring his contract. A native-born son of Kentucky, Drew Ellis was born in Louisville, KY and played collegiately for the University of Louisville for two seasons. In the 2017 MLB Amateur Draft, Ellis was drafted in the 2nd Round by the Arizona... Full Story

Clingstones Win Thriller 9-7 over Knoxville in 10 Innings

KNOXVILLE, TN., - The Columbus Clingstones (14-18) waited out an extended rain delay, led early, fell behind, and battled the Knoxville Smokies in a marathon shootout to win 9-7 in 10 innings on Tuesday night at Covenant Health Park. Decisive Plays: Ethan Workinger continued his hot stretch with a solo home run (9) to put Columbus in front 1-0 in the first inning. A grand slam from Jaylen Palmer gave Knoxville a 4-1 lead in the second inning. The Clingstones clawed back to within a run on an RBI single from Cal Conley in the fifth. Two batters later, David McCabe launched Columbus in front ... Full Story

Dragons Post Big Comeback, Win in 12 Innings 11-9 on Jorge Home Run

Davenport, Iowa - Carlos Jorge blasted a tie-breaking two-run home run in the top of the 12th inning to lift the Dayton Dragons to an 11-9 victory over the Quad Cities River Bandits on Tuesday night. The win was one of the biggest late-inning comebacks in Dragons history as they erased a 6-1 deficit in the eighth inning, scoring runs in each of the final five innings of the game to win. The game was just the third time since record-keeping of lead changes began in 2004 that the Dragons trailed by at least five runs in the eighth inning and battled back to win the game, and the first time si... Full Story

Olmstead Delivers Walk-Off Win as Wahoos End Losing Streak

Pensacola, Fla. - The Blue Wahoos didn't have much to celebrate on the end of their road trip. They got some relief Tuesday night back home. With their offense still in a slumber, the Blue Wahoos got clutch pitching, then a game-winning, two-out single from Johnny Olmstead in the 11th inning for a 3-2 walk-off win against the Rocket City Trash Pandas to end a five-game losing streak. Moments earlier, reliever Jesse Bergin became the biggest star for Pensacola, after loading the bases with a pair of hit batters, then striking out the next three batters with well-placed fastballs to end... Full Story

• San Francisco Giants Purchase Contract of Legends IF Drew Ellis - Lexington Legends (AtL)
• Tiger-Cats Sign Two, Release 11 - Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL)
• Baton Rouge Zydeco Announces Charley Watson as New General Manager - Baton Rouge Zydeco (FPHL)
• Tigers Shut out Spokane to Take Series Lead - Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
• Clingstones Win Thriller 9-7 over Knoxville in 10 Innings - Columbus Clingstones (SL)
• Yesavage, Stanifer Strike out 19 as Jays Win Sixth Straight - Dunedin Blue Jays (FSL)
• Storm Chasers Win Series Opener over Clippers 9-3 - Omaha Storm Chasers (IL)
• Asahi Honoured with Canadians Win - Vancouver Canadians (NWL)
• Scull in Session: Sac Fly Gives Tri-City Walk-Off Win over Hillsboro - Tri-City Dust Devils (NWL)
• Quakes Set Records on Tuesday - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (CalL)
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• WNBA 2025 season predictions: Finals winner, MVP, ROY and more - WNBA NBC DFW
• High-scoring Earthquakes look to outscore Messi, Inter Miami - MLS San Jose Mercury News
• Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers: Diego Luna needs help scoring goals - MLS Salt Lake Tribune
• Bisons lose top pitching prospect Jake Bloss for the season - IL Buffalo News
• Admirals' Fedor Svechkov on Nashville Predators, AHL playoffs, growth - AHL Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
• MLB's Tampa Bay Rays high on rookie RiverDogs outfielder - CarL Charleston Post and Courier
• Dragons: Jorges 12th inning HR lifts Dayton to victory at Quad Cities - MWL Dayton Daily News
• Angel City FC says Savy King had successful heart surgery - NWSL Los Angeles Daily News
• Inspired by injured Walker Zimmerman, Nashville SC surges to best 12-game start - MLS Nashville Post
• Beloit Sky Carp erupt for 17 runs in win over Wisconsin Timber Rattlers - MWL Beloit Daily News
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Ta'amu, Hines and Taua Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week by Fran Stuchbury
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Courage Play Defending Champs to a Draw, Left Wanting More by Fran Stuchbury
• North Carolina FC Digs Deep for Win over Orange County SC by Fran Stuchbury
• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury

Tri-City Dust Devils at the plate

See All Today's Images The following minor league and alternative professional sports teams on OurSports Central have been viewed the most over the last seven days:

1. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)
2. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
3. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
4. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
5. York United FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
6. New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
7. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
8. Atlético Dallas - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
9. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
10. Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)

1. Inside the UFL
2. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
3. Grizzlies Statement Regarding Beloved CEO Kevin Bruder (1968-2025)
4. Western Hockey League Completes 2025 WHL Prospects Draft
5. Western Hockey League Completes First Round of 2025 WHL Prospects Draft
6. Gritty Effort Falls Short for North Carolina FC against MLS Foe
7. Oakland Roots Announces September Match Date Change in Coordination with Mexican National Team's Visit to Oakland to Take on Japan
8. Minnesota United Captures Resounding 4-1 Win over Inter Miami CF
9. North Carolina FC Digs Deep for Win over Orange County SC
10. Courage Play Defending Champs to a Draw, Left Wanting More

The most recent minor league and alternative professional sports teams added to OurSports Central:

• Golden City Football Club - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Indiana Sentinels - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
• Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Fort Lauderdale United FC - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Pee Dee IceCats - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)
• Noblesville Boom - NBA G League (G League)
• Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)

OurSports Central provides coverage of select alternative and minor league professional sports leagues in addition to the top junior hockey leagues and college wood bat baseball leagues:

BASEBALL
Affiliated Minor League Baseball
AzCL, AzFL, CalL, CarL, EL, FLCL, FSL, IL, ML, MLBDL, MWL, NWL, PCL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, Pecos, PL

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, CEBL, G League
Women's Basketball
WNBA

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
AF1, IFL, NAL, TAL
Outdoor Football
CFL, UFL

HOCKEY
Junior Hockey
NAHL, OHL, QMJHL, USHL, WHL
Minor League Hockey
AHL, ECHL, FPHL, SPHL
Women's Hockey
PWHL

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
PLL, WLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
LOVB, MLV, NWLS, PVF

SOCCER
Indoor Soccer
MASL
Outdoor Soccer
CPL, MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, USL, USL1
Women's Soccer
NSL, NWSL, USLSL, WPSL Pro