Komets Win Game Seven 4-1 to Advance to Next Round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs

In the deciding game seven against Iowa at the Coliseum, the Komets took down the Heartlanders to advance to the next round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs. For the sixth time in the series, the Komets failed to score first, as Iowa's Ryan Miotto scored the only goal of the first period at 5:36. In the second period, Blake Murray struck for the third time in the series to tie the match with assists from Alex Aleardi and Darren Brady. Murray's goal was followed by an Alex Swetlikoff power-play go... Full Story

Harris Plays Hero in Ballers' First Walkoff Win of Season against Augusta

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - C Calvin Harris notched a three-hit day in what ended up as the first walk-off win for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers of 2025. The Ballers took game one, 4-3, in their first game of six against the Augusta GreenJackets Tuesday night at Atrium Health Ballpark. With the win, the Cannon Ballers move to 12-10 on the season, one game behind the GreenJackets in the Carolina League South division. Kannapolis is now 4-6 at home and an even .500 at 8-8 against teams over .500 on the season. Augusta falls to 13-9 with the loss and 7-6 on the road after the first game of the series. ... Full Story

Larrondo Flirts with Perfecto, Visalia Shutouts Fresno

Visalia, CA - Denny Larrondo worked a perfect game into the sixth inning and the Visalia Rawhide defeated the Fresno Grizzlies 5-0 on Tuesday afternoon at Valley Strong Ballpark. Visalia's (9-13) starting pitcher Larrondo dominated on the mound versus Fresno (8-14) not allowing a baserunner until a two out infield single in the sixth inning. Larrondo induced a pop-out of the next batter to finish his day by retiring 18 of 19 batters faced. The native of Cuba struck out six batters in his six innings of work. The Rawhide scored all five runs in the seventh inning. After two walks and a hi... Full Story

Mancini's Grand Slam, Mena's Dominance Fuel 7-3 Victory in Series Opener vs. Sacramento

Sacramento, Calif. - Powered by a strong outing from Cristian Mena and a go-ahead grand slam from Trey Mancini, the Reno Aces (15-13) put away the Sacramento River Cats (14-15), the Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, in dominant fashion in Tuesday's series opener, earning a 7-3 win at Sutter Health Park. After a rough outing in his previous appearance, Mena bounced back impressively against the River Cats, allowing three runs over six innings with two walks and eight strikeouts. It marked the third quality start of the season for the 22-year-old right-hander. Mena, who now owns... Full Story

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• Keizer's Volcanoes Stadium to Become Roto-Rooter Park - Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Mavericks)
• Season-High Five Home Runs Power Somerset over Richmond Tuesday - Somerset Patriots (EL)
• Three-Homer Night Carries Sugar Land to Third-Straight Win - Sugar Land Space Cowboys (PCL)
• Cats Hold off Huskies to Take 3-0 Series Lead - Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
• Drive Ride Early Offense, Strong Bullpen to 6-4 Win over Tourists - Greenville Drive (SAL)
• Ritchie Shines, Grady Homers in Shutout of Hub City - Rome Emperors (SAL)
• Stars Blank Griffins in Game One - Texas Stars (AHL)
• Komets Win Game Seven 4-1 to Advance to Next Round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs - Fort Wayne Komets (ECHL)
• Winning Streak Reaches Five as Knights Top Tides 6-1 - Charlotte Knights (IL)
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• Caitlin Clark Says She Feels 'a Lot Stronger' Heading Into Her Second WNBA Season - WNBA People
• Entire WNBA preseason schedule to be broadcast for first time - WNBA ESPN
• Paul Pogba focused on Europe despite D.C. United talks - sources - MLS ESPN
• Vice Sports adds BIG3 games to Vice TV lineup - BIG3 Awful Announcing
• Marine Johannès arrives for first Liberty preseason - WNBA New York Post
• Michigan Panthers receiver Samson Nacua suspended one game for incident with fan - UFL Oakland Press
• Christian Moore: Tennessee baseball great playing vs Knoxville Smokies - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel
• Former Utica Comets defenseman Santeri Hatakka goes overseas - AHL Rome Sentinel
• Jamal Miles' football 'dream' going strong with Arizona Rattlers - IFL Daily Independent
• Carolina Thunderbirds take third shot at FPHL championship - FPHL Winston-Salem Journal
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Ta'amu, Harris and Winn Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week by Fran Stuchbury
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• The Game behind Soccer is Changing in Northeast Indiana by Dean Jackson
• Courage Shock KC in Dying Minutes for First Win of 2025 by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury

Dylan Jasso of the Somerset Patriots on his way home

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. DMV Trilogy - BIG3 (BIG3)
6. Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)
7. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
8. Wilson Warbirds - Carolina League (CarL)
9. Miami 305 - BIG3 (BIG3)
10. LOVB Omaha - League One Volleyball (LOVB)

1. Ta'amu, Harris and Tillery Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week
2. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
3. Inside the UFL
4. Last Week around the Leagues
5. Mississippi Pro Hockey Needs a Name
6. Courage Shock KC in Dying Minutes for First Win of 2025
7. Professional Women's Hockey League Expands to Vancouver
8. Trio of Bulldogs Re-Assigned to AHL
9. Swamp Rabbits Relieve Kyle Mountain of Head Coaching Duties
10. Contessa's Double Overtime Goal Leads Thunderbolts over Knoxville in Finals Opener

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

• Fort Lauderdale United FC - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Pee Dee Pro Hockey - 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)
• DMV Trilogy - BIG3 (BIG3)
• Dallas Power - BIG3 (BIG3)
• Chicago Triplets - BIG3 (BIG3)
• Boston Ball Hogs - BIG3 (BIG3)

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