James Tibbs III 4 Hit Night Propels Emeralds to Victory

EUGENE, OR - The Emeralds snapped a 4-game losing streak with a big 6-1 victory over the Spokane Indians. Eugene is 17-20 and 4 games out of 1st place. It was a scoreless first 2 frames for the 2 teams. In the bottom of the 3rd inning the Ems bats woke up in a big way. On the first pitch of the inning, Onil Perez ripped a double down the 3rd base line. The next batter, Jack Payton, was able to draw a walk to put a pair of runners on. With 1-out Jonah Cox hit his 9th double of the year to scor... Full Story

Kansas City Current Retain Top Spot on NWSL Table with 1-0 Win Over Orlando Pride

ORLANDO, Fla. - In a clash between the top two teams on the 2025 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) table, the Kansas City Current (7-0-2, 21 pts., 1st place) earned a hard-fought 1-0 win over the Orlando Pride (5-3-1, 16 pts., 3rd place) Friday night at Inter&Co Stadium. Forward Temwa Chawinga broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute with an incredible individual effort, slamming a breakaway opportunity into the back of the net for the lone goal of the contest. The Current's defense held firm to keep Orlando off the scoresheet, securing goalkeeper Lorena's fifth shutout of the regular season.... Full Story

Missions Pound Season-High 21 Hits, Survive Wild Game in Midland

MIDLAND, Texas - The Permian Basin famously served as the inspiration for Friday Night Lights, an iconic drama that turned into a book, movie and TV series. On this Friday night under the lights in Midland, not even that script could match went on in the 14-11 victory for the San Antonio Missions (18-19) over the Midland RockHounds (22-15). An 11-0 lead for the Missions nearly disappeared, but a stellar defensive play from Cody Roberts to turn a double play in the ninth saved the day. All nine Missions entered the hit column as San Antonio recorded 21 hits, their most since April 23, 2022. ... Full Story

Showboats Defeat Bramhas in Overtime

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - The Memphis defense held strong in overtime Friday night as the Showboats defeated the San Antonio Brahmas 24,22 at The Alamodome. The win marks the Showboats (2-6) second victory of the season and the second in overtime. It was also the second overtime game in UFL history - both ending in 20-20 regulation ties and both featuring Memphis. In the shootout-style overtime format, Memphis converted two of its three attempts, while San Antonio (1-7) scored on just one. The Showboats got off to a fast start, thanks to a 43-yard Pick Six from Cameron Dantzler in the first q... Full Story

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• Melendez Homer Walks-off Clippers - Omaha Storm Chasers (IL)
• James Tibbs III 4 Hit Night Propels Emeralds to Victory - Eugene Emeralds (NWL)
• Garcia's Homer Wins Game for Wisconsin - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (MWL)
• AquaSox Edge Vancouver Canadians 5-4 - Everett AquaSox (NWL)
• Kansas City Current Retain Top Spot on NWSL Table with 1-0 Win Over Orlando Pride - Kansas City Current (NWSL)
• OKC Comets Win Over Round Rock Express - Oklahoma City Comets (PCL)
• Smith's 8 Points Lead Bandits to Game 1 Win in NLL Finals - Buffalo Bandits (NLL)
• Missions Pound Season-High 21 Hits, Survive Wild Game in Midland - San Antonio Missions (TL)
• El Paso Locomotive FC Continues Home Dominance with 3-1 Victory Over Indy Eleven - El Paso Locomotive FC (USL)
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• Lynx win season opener against Paige Bueckers, Dallas - WNBA St. Paul Pioneer Press
• Jarred Kelenic Sparks Gwinnett Stripers Rally to Victory - IL Gwinnett Daily Post
• Omaha Storm Chasers defeat Columbus on 3-run walk-off bomb - IL Omaha World-Herald
• Photos: Buffalo Bandits defeat Saskatchewan Rush 12-10 - NLL Buffalo News
• Portland Thorns extend unbeaten streak to 5 games after routing Houston - NWSL Portland Oregonian
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• Rochester Amerks even Calder Cup playoff series against Laval - AHL Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
• Paige Bueckers Wings debut showed flashes of whats to come - WNBA Dallas Morning News
• Everblades in the Eastern Conference Finals for fourth straight year - ECHL WINK
• Paige Bueckers: Dallas Wings rookie scores 10 in WNBA debut - WNBA Chicago Tribune
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• 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

Tulsa Drillers celebrate win (Paige Grider)

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. Grizzlies Statement Regarding Beloved CEO Kevin Bruder (1968-2025)
3. Oakland Roots Announces September Match Date Change in Coordination with Mexican National Team's Visit to Oakland to Take on Japan
4. Minnesota United Captures Resounding 4-1 Win over Inter Miami CF
5. Courage Play Defending Champs to a Draw, Left Wanting More
6. North Carolina FC Digs Deep for Win over Orange County SC
7. Last Week around the Leagues
8. Inside the UFL
9. Las Vegas Aces Waive Deja Kelly
10. Ta'amu, Hines and Taua Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week

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