Checkers Throttle Rocket to Take Game 1

LAVAL, QC - The Checkers got off to a quick start north of the border in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals and never let off the gas, leveling Laval by a 5-1 score. The visitors set the tone less than two minutes into regulation when Ben Steeves jarred a puck loose behind the net and fed Sandis Vilmanis out front. Minutes later Justin Sourdif fired a seeing-eye snipe past Laval netminder Cayden Primeau to give Charlotte a 2-0 lead before the midway mark of the first, and the Checkers we... Full Story

Pacheco Helps 'Caps Rally Again in Ten, 5-4

DAYTON, OH - The West Michigan Whitecaps turned to a familiar face on Wednesday in third baseman Izaac Pacheco, whose 3-RBI performance culminated in a go-ahead RBI-single as part of a come-from-behind 5-4 win over the Dayton Dragons in ten innings in front of 7,346 fans at Day Air Ballpark. Coupled with a loss by the Lansing Lugnuts earlier in the day, the Whitecaps expand their lead to six games over Lansing in the Midwest League Eastern Division standings with the victory. Pacheco collected three RBI in the win and has knocked in eight runs over his past three contests. The Whitecaps, wh... Full Story

Etzel's Home Run Gives Biscuits 3-1 Win over Pensacola

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Montgomery Biscuits (25-22) knocked off the Blue Wahoos (23-24) two take a two-game lead in the first pair of nights in the series. Lightning struck twice for Matthew Etzel as he lifted a two-run homer in the fifth inning. The smash to right-field marks back-to-back games with a home run for the Outfielder. A pair of hits from Tatem Levins and Willy Vasquez helped to add on as Levins made it home to give the Biscuits a three-run lead. Pensacola responded with one run in the sixth, but could not match it any further. Brody Hopkins was dealing from the mound. Hopk... Full Story

Hillcats Sweep Doubleheader against Fredericksburg

The Lynchburg Hillcats took down the Fredericksburg Nationals in a doubleheader sweep on Wednesday evening. In game one, Lynchburg shutout the Freddies behind a 5-0 score line, only surrendering two hits. Game two was a bit more dramatic, as a go-ahead infield single in the sixth propelled the Hillcats to the 3-2 win. Game one saw an impressive performance from Braylon Doughty, as he racked up five strikeouts over a career high 4.2 innings. He finished one out away from securing the win. Lynchburg opened up the scoring in the first inning as Tommy Hawke found his way aboard and stole ... Full Story

• Checkers Throttle Rocket to Take Game 1 - Charlotte Checkers (AHL)
• Saltdogs Defeat DockHounds and Claim Series - Lincoln Saltdogs (AA)
• Bullpen Brilliant in 3-2 Win over Shuckers - Rocket City Trash Pandas (SL)
• Nashville Evens Series in Indianapolis with 9-6 Win - Nashville Sounds (IL)
• Wildcats Advance to Memorial Cup Semi-Final - Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
• Stingers Win Game One in Minot - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods)
• Missions Sweep Travelers in Series-Opening Doubleheader - San Antonio Missions (TL)
• Drive Boil BlueClaws 10-7 - Greenville Drive (SAL)
• Florence Escapes with First Series Win - Florence Y'alls (FL)
• Undefeated Bandits Down Sea Bears to Extend Season-Opening Win Streak - Vancouver Bandits (CEBL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• With only 2 hits, River Bandits top South Bend in 10 innings - MWL Quad City Times
• Pitching rules again as RedHawks clip RailCats - AA Fargo Forum
• Atlantic League: Dirty Birds knock off Rockers, even series - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail
• Union remain unbeaten following come from behind road win against Toronto - MLS Philly.com
• FC Dallas rallies for draw vs. FC Cincinnati with Sebastien Ibeaghas late equalizer - MLS Dallas Morning News
• Frost fans salute their PWHL champions - PWHL St. Paul Pioneer Press
• Schaumburg Boomers hit three home runs in fifth consecutive victory - FL Chicago Daily Herald
• Kraken keep John Hayden, sign Firebirds fan-favorite to two-year extension - AHL KESQ
• Mud Hens stay hot with matinee win over Louisville - IL Toledo Blade
• SERIES PREVIEW: Abbotsford Canucks, Texas Stars duel for Calder Cup Finals berth - AHL Abbotsford News
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Smith, Payne and Cain 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
• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury
• Perez, Feeney and Baker Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week by Fran Stuchbury
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury

Winnipeg Goldeyes pitcher Mitchell Lambson (Jenna Spanola/Kane County Cougars)

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. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
4. York United FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
5. New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
6. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
7. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
8. Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)
9. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
10. Atlético Dallas - United Soccer League Championship (USL)

1. Te-Hina Paopao Injury Update
2. Pee Dee IceCats Unveil Bold New Logo and Jersey Set for Upcoming Season
3. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
4. Inside the UFL
5. New York Liberty Announce New Strategic Investors
6. Showboats-Renegades Delayed Due to Weather
7. Last Week around the Leagues
8. Smith, Payne and Cain Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week
9. Inter Miami U13 Wins Dramatic Florida Derby as Dreams Cup Kicks off at Chase Stadium Before Record Crowd for an Inter Miami Academy Event
10. Ryan Cameron Named USA Hockey Goaltender of the Year

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