Mavericks Ride Special Teams and Second-Period Surge to Take Game 3

Independence, MO - The Kansas City Mavericks stormed back into the Western Conference Final with a 5-2 victory over the Toledo Walleye on Tuesday night in Game 3 at Huntington Center. The Mavericks now trail the best-of-seven series 2-1, with a chance to even things up on Thursday night. Kansas City's special teams took over, going 3-for-7 on the power play and 5-for-6 on the penalty kill, controlling the tempo and capitalizing in crucial moments. The Mavericks opened the scoring late in t... Full Story

FredNats Throw One-Hitter behind Sykora, Shut out Carolina 2-0

FREDERICKSBURG, VA - The Fredericksburg Nationals (18-21) dominated the Carolina Mudcats (26-13), nearly tossing a perfect game en route to a 2-0 series-opening win in a sub-two-hour game. The start of the FredNat homestand saw the return of Fredericksburg legend Travis Sykora, Washington's top-ranked prospect and the reigning Carolina League Pitcher of the Year. Sykora led the FredNats to the Carolina League Championship crown last year with a 2.33 ERA in 85.0 IP and an absurd 129 strikeouts. The tall, lanky righty had offseason hip surgery that led him to a delayed start to the 2025 MiLB ... Full Story

Ramírez Crushes Walk-Off Homer in Binghamton's Series-Opening Win over Richmond

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - Right fielder Alex Ramírez crushed a walk-off three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth to lead the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (23-16) to a 4-1 series-opening win over the Richmond Flying Squirrels (12-28) on Tuesday at Mirabito Stadium. With the game tied 1-1 in the bottom of the ninth, second baseman William Lugo led off with a double. Catcher Kevin Parada followed with a single that moved Lugo to third base. Later in the frame, Ramírez roped a walk-off three-run homer to left field and Binghamton won 4-1. It marked Binghamton's third walk-off win and second... Full Story

Rincon Slam Gives Claws 6-4 Tuesday Win over Brooklyn

JERSEY SHORE, NJ - Bryan Rincon put the BlueClaws ahead with a grand slam in the bottom of the seventh and Jersey Shore topped Brooklyn 6-4 on Tuesday night at ShoreTown Ballpark. Jersey Shore (15-23) leveled the season series at three apiece with the Cyclones (26-13), who had their six game win streak snapped. Rincon, who was a double shy of the cycle, drove in five in the win while Jaydenn Estanista earned his second save. The win was the 161st as BlueClaws manager for Greg Brodzinski, the most by a manager in team history. The BlueClaws opened the scoring in the bottom of the se... Full Story

• Sanchez, Bullpen Surge Monsters to Fourth Straight Win - Mississippi Mud Monsters (FL)
• Clark's Overtime Winner Propels Ottawa to 1-0 Series Lead in PWHL Finals - Ottawa Charge (PWHL)
• Stormers Offense Shines - Lancaster Stormers (AtL)
• Martin's 3-Run Blast Powers Gastonia to 6-4 Win over Lexington - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL)
• Cards Crush Three Homers to Take Opener in Tulsa - Springfield Cardinals (TL)
• Titans Take Sudden Death Thriller to Open Home Schedule - Ottawa Titans (FL)
• Chicago Fire FC Defeats New England Revolution on the Road in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 - Chicago Fire FC (MLS)
• 'Cats Storm Back with Four-Run Seventh - Tri-City ValleyCats (FL)
• Rockers Back Barraclough in Win over Charleston - High Point Rockers (AtL)
• Spain's 3-RBI Night Leads Shuckers to 4-3 Win over Smokies - Biloxi Shuckers (SL)
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• Eau Claire Axemen are taken over by Arena League - TAL Eau Claire Leader Telegram
• Photos: Billings Mustangs season home opener vs. Missoula - PL Billings Gazette
• Guardians David Fry makes first rehab assignment with Akron RubberDucks - EL NewsBreak - Akron
• Late free throw gives Dream first win of the season - WNBA Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• Sky's Angel Reese is fascinating, but the conversation surrounding her? Not so much - WNBA Chicago Sun Times
• Timbers' David Da Costa is taking the next step to stardom in Portland - MLS Portland Oregonian
• Former Portland Thorns star announces pregnancy - NWSL KPTV
• Red Sox prospect Jhostynxon Garcia hits homer in WooSox debut - IL Worcester Telegram & Gazette
• Saints matchup with Norfolk postponed, setting record for rainouts in season - IL St. Paul Pioneer Press
• Despite early struggles this season, Riverhounds hope to rekindle U.S. Open Cup magic vs. Philadelphia - USL Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Perez, Feeney and Baker Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week by Fran Stuchbury
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Matsukubo Brace Keeps Courage on Hot Streak by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Big Home Win Has North Carolina FC Streaking by Fran Stuchbury
• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury

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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. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
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. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Inside the UFL
3. Matsukubo Brace Keeps Courage on Hot Streak
4. Mississippi Pro Hockey Needs a Name - And It's Down to Three
5. Perez, Feeney and Baker Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week
6. New York Liberty Tip off 2025 WNBA Season with Ring Ceremony and Banner Raising
7. Ice Flyers Name New Head Coach
8. Big Home Win Has North Carolina FC Streaking
9. The Arena League To Take Over Operations Of The Axemen
10. Last Week around the Leagues

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