Emeralds Sweep Double-Header to Clinch 5th Straight Series Victory

EUGENE, OR - The Eugene Emeralds defeated the Spokane Indians in a double-header to pick up their 5th consecutive series victory. The Ems won game 1 by a final score of 11-0 and won a gritty game 2 by a final of 4-3. With the victories today, the Emeralds join the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Giants Double-A Affiliate) as the only teams between Low-A, High-A and Double-A to reach 20 wins on the season today. Game 1 of the double-header was as good as it gets for the Ems, as they bounced back fr... Full Story

Isotopes Rout Chihuahuas, 19-7

Albuquerque, NM - After trailing 5-0 after one inning, the Isotopes scored 15 unanswered runs-including seven in both the fourth and fifth innings-to rout El Paso, 19-7, Saturday night at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park. Topes Scope: -The five-run comeback is the biggest on the year and the third of at least three runs in 2026 (previous high: April 16 vs. Oklahoma City, four run deficit, 9-5). -The Isotopes have plated 19-plus runs in back-to-back games for the first time in team history. -After the first three games of the series, El Paso outscored the Isotopes 35-10. ... Full Story

Tampa Bay Sun FC Defeats Fort Lauderdale United FC, 1-0, in Another Heated Chapter of the Florida Derby

DAVIE, FL - Tampa Bay Sun FC rose to the occasion tonight claiming a 2-1 Florida Derby victory over Fort Lauderdale United FC at Suncoast Credit Union Field in Downtown Tampa. From the opening whistle, the Sun played with urgency and intent, setting the tone early and maintaining control through critical stretches of the match. Tampa Bay capitalized on its opportunities while remaining disciplined defensively, delivering a composed performance in a high-stakes rivalry matchup. With the win, Tampa Bay remains unbeaten against Fort Lauderdale this season after previously recording a scoreless... Full Story

Ferrer Hits Two Home Runs in Nine-Run Seventh, Kernels Best Whitecaps, 11-6

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Jaime Ferrer blasted two home runs as part of a nine-run seventh inning, and the Kernels erased a five-run deficit for the second time in three days with an 11-6 win over West Michigan Saturday night. The Kernels got the scoring started in the bottom of the second inning. With one out, Danny De Andrade ripped a triple, and a batter later came home to score on a Caden Kendle RBI single to put Cedar Rapids on top 1-0. West Michigan countered in the top of the fourth. A walk and an error put runners on the corners for Bryce Rainer, who tied the game with an RBI fielder'... Full Story

• Thunderbirds Take Game One with Strong Road Effort in Georgia - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL)
• Republic FC Stuns Orange County SC with Last Minute Victory - Sacramento Republic FC (USL)
• Stewart, Christ 3-Point Nights Power Jacks to 5-3 Win. Tie ECF 1-1. - Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
• Sir Loins Shut Down Giants for Series Lead - Visalia Rawhide (CalL)
• Emeralds Sweep Double-Header to Clinch 5th Straight Series Victory - Eugene Emeralds (NWL)
• Grizzlies Go Yard Three Times to Take 3-2 Series Lead - Stockton Ports (CalL)
• Grizzlies Jolt Ports with 3 Early Homers, Powerful Pitching - Fresno Grizzlies (CalL)
• Isotopes Rout Chihuahuas, 19-7 - Albuquerque Isotopes (PCL)
• Black Bears Even the Series - Binghamton Black Bears (FPHL)
• Power Surge: Barons Launch Three HRs in 11-4 Win over Lookouts - Birmingham Barons (SL)
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• Ojeda hat trick sparks Orlando City rally for 4-3 win over Messi, Inter Miami - MLS Orlando Sentinel
• Atlanta United tops Montreal, secures back-to-back wins - MLS Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• PWHL playoffs: Roese scores in OT as Frost beat Montreal Victoire 5-4 in series opener - PWHL St. Paul Pioneer Press
• Dayton Dragons: Lorant sharp as Dayton beats Lansing 5-3 - MWL Dayton Daily News
• Loons comeback for 3-2 win at Columbus - MLS St. Paul Pioneer Press
• Carles Gil's stoppage-time penalty leads Revolution past Charlotte - MLS Boston Globe
• Real Salt Lake bounces back to beat Portland Timbers - MLS Salt Lake Tribune
• Ducks' Trevor Bauer follows up no-hitter by striking out 10 in six innings - AtL New York Newsday
• Hearts of Pine claim first win at home this season - USL1 Portland Press Herald
• Saints' offense explodes in 16-2 win against Iowa Cubs - IL St. Paul Pioneer Press
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury
• Ta'amu, Louisville Defense and Asante 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
• Ta'amu, Gill and McKitty Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week by Fran Stuchbury

FC Cincinnati's Pavel Bucha and Chicago Fire FC's Hugo Cuypers in action

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. Inter Miami CF - Major League Soccer (MLS)
4. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
5. Inter Toronto FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
6. Indiana Fever - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
7. Seattle Torrent - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
8. Stockton Kings - NBA G League (G League)
9. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
10. Vancouver Goldeneyes - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)

1. Portland Winterhawks Mourn the Passing of Matt Davidson
2. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
3. Montréal Secures First Place in PWHL Standings With 2-1 Shootout Win Over Seattle And Opportunity To Select First-Round Opponent
4. Last Week around the Leagues
5. National Arena League Announces Removal of Dallas Bulls
6. Torrent Fall 2-1 to MontrÉal in Shootout to Finish Second in Gold Plan Points
7. Charge to Play Boston Fleet in Walter Cup Semifinals Starting Thursday
8. Montréal selects Minnesota as its semifinal opponent, Boston to play Ottawa
9. Carolina Ascent FC Names Margaret Gramann President of Business Operations to Lead Next Phase of Growth
10. PWHL Weekly Notebook

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

• Athens - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• Columbus - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
• Nashville - UPSHOT League (UPSHOT)
• Lehigh Valley - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
• Oklahoma City - United Football League (UFL)
• Houston Comets - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Mid-South Pro Hockey - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Hamilton - American Hockey League (AHL)
• RedPocket Mobiles - Pioneer League (PL)
• Texas Volts - Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL)

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, WPBL

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, CEBL, G League
Women's Basketball
UPSHOT, 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
AUSL, LOVB, MLV, NWLS

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