Suero's Blast Powers Comeback 'Clones to First Half Division Title, 6-4

ABERDEEN, Md. - Down two entering the top of the eighth, Brooklyn rallied for four runs, taking the lead on C Chris Suero's three-run home run to right, as the Cyclones clinched the South Atlantic League First Half North Division title with a 6-4 victory over the Aberdeen IronBirds on Thursday night at Ripken Stadium. Behind 4-2, the Cyclones (46-20) quickly got their offense in gear. 3B Jacob Reimer smoked a double down the left-field line and advanced to third on a single by LF Eli Serrano ... Full Story

Las Vegas Aviators Clinch Spot in 2025 Pacific Coast League Playoffs

(Las Vegas, NV) - The Las Vegas Aviators® professional baseball team, Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics, have officially won the first half of the 10-team Pacific Coast League title and clinched a spot in the 2025 playoffs. It marks the 12th all-time playoff appearance in franchise history and the first appearance since 2019 (PCL Southern Division Champions). Las Vegas has captured two PCL championships in its history as the Las Vegas Stars, Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, in 1986 and 1988. The Aviators, winners of a season-high 11 straight games, are 48-24 (.667) ove... Full Story

Fireflies Are Headed to the Postseason

ZEBULON, N.C. - The Columbia Fireflies relied on early offense and a great start from David Shields as the club beat the Carolina Mudcats 6-3 in a rain-shortened seven inning game at Five County Stadium. With the win, the Fireflies clinched their first playoff berth in team history. The first home playoff game will be played at Segra Park September 11. Fans can get on the priority list to buy tickets to the first playoff game at Segra Park here. The bats got moving quickly Thursday night in Zebulon. Asbel Gonzlez took the first pitch of the game to the right field. After that, Colton Bec... Full Story

Playoff Bound Again Kernels Sweep Doubleheader in Beloit, Win First Half Title

Beloit, WI - Cedar Rapids shut out Beloit 2-0 in game one and rallied from behind to win game two 5-4, sweeping the doubleheader in Beloit to clinch the Midwest League West Division first half title and a spot in the 2025 postseason. After coming from behind in the series opener on Tuesday night, the Kernels jumped in front right away in game one on Thursday. With one out in the top of the first inning, Kyle DeBarge was hit by a pitch, and the next batter, Brandon Winokur, blasted a two-run home run to left to jump Cedar Rapids ahead 2-0. And that was all the run support the Kernels' pit... Full Story

• Suero's Blast Powers Comeback 'Clones to First Half Division Title, 6-4 - Brooklyn Cyclones (SAL)
• Johnson's Three Hits Help Spikes Battle for 5-3 Win over Scrappers - State College Spikes (MLBDL)
• Boeve's First Career Walk-Off Lifts Shuckers to Fourth Straight Comeback Win - Biloxi Shuckers (SL)
• Doughboys defeat River Turtles in their first sudden-death ending of the year - Johnson City Doughboys (ApL)
• Things Sweep Doubleheader with Comeback Victory - Washington Wild Things (FL)
• Walk-Off Walk Lifts Comets - Oklahoma City Comets (PCL)
• Valkyries Depth a Difference-Maker in Victory over Fever - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA)
• Eight Straight Wins to Finish Half - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (CalL)
• MoonDogs Clobber Eau Claire - Mankato MoonDogs (Northwoods)
• Early Offense Carries Madison Mallards Past Wisconsin Rapids Rafters - Madison Mallards (Northwoods)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Cedar Rapids Kernels win MWL Western Division championship - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette
• FC Cincinnati adds to MLS roster with signing of Ender Echenique - MLS Cincinnati Enquirer
• AquaSox clinch first-half title with win in Spokane - NWL Everett Herald
• Juan Benjamins homer carries Captains to win - MWL Willoughby News-Herald
• Gwinnett Stripers Pummel No. 1 White Sox Prospect in Road Win - IL Gwinnett Daily Post
• Axmen get back on track with win over Otterbots - ApL Kingsport Times-News
• Butterworth, Karpathios lead TinCaps rout - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
• Schaumburg Boomers rally to claim road victory - FL Chicago Daily Herald
• Chang powers Doughboys to fourth-straight win - ApL Johnson City Press
• Mercury extend winning streak to 4 games, upset top-seeded Liberty - WNBA Arizona Sports
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury
• Ta'amu, Roberson and Scott 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
• Taua, D.C. Defense and Turner Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week by Fran Stuchbury

Sioux City Explorers pitcher Chase Jessee (Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks)

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. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
7. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
8. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
9. Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)
10. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Indiana Fever Waive Aari McDonald
3. Last Week around the Leagues
4. Ta'amu, Roberson and Scott Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week
5. Ryan Finch and Mark Guy Join David Legwand as New Ownership Group of the Sarnia Stiing
6. Griffins' 'Put a Lid on It' Program to Give Away 200 Bike Helmets
7. Tampa Bay Sun crowned inaugural USL Super League champions with 1-0 win against Fort Lauderdale United
8. Inside the UFL
9. Quest for Arena Crown 2025 Begins: Arena Football One Announces Playoff Matchups
10. WNBA, WNBPA and 2k Agree to Extend Groundbreaking Partnership to Further Elevate Women's Basketball in Gaming

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