Bats Find Late Offense to Take Down Storm Chasers 7-3

PAPILLION, Nebraska - The Louisville Bats notched two runs in the eighth and two runs in the ninth to defeat the Omaha Storm Chasers 7-3 on Tuesday night in Louisville's first road game of the 2025 season on a frigid night at Werner Park. The Storm Chasers jumped out to a quick start with leadoff hitter John Rave hitting an opposite field home run off Bats starter Andrew Abbott to give Omaha a 1-0 lead. Abbott, making his first start of the season on a rehab assignment with Louisville, settle... Full Story

Maine Celtics Dominate in First Round Win

PORTLAND, Maine. - JD Davison poured in 38 points and Maine buried 20 three-pointers as the Celtics crushed the Capital City Go-Go 115-95 on Tuesday night, winning the First Round game in the NBA G League Playoffs presented by Google Pixel. Maine advances to the second round of the NBA G League Playoffs and will battle the top-seeded Westchester Knicks on the road Thursday night. On Tuesday night, Maine set a new franchise playoff record for three-pointers made in a game with 20. The previous record was 16. Maine won the opening tip, and Miles Norris buried his first shot of the game to ... Full Story

Blubaugh Sets Tone as Space Cowboys Blank Bulls

DURHAM, NC - Despite being held to two hits, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (2-2) won their first ever game against the Durham Bulls (2-2), blanking Durham 2-0 on Tuesday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Highlights of tonight's game can be found here. After being held to a hit in the first two frames against RHP Joe Boyle (L, 0-1), the Space Cowboys pieced together a two-out rally in the third. Brice Matthews worked a walk and stole second before Luis Guillorme also earned a free pass, putting two men on for Shay Whitcomb. The Space Cowboys right fielder ripped a double into the left-fiel... Full Story

Two-Run Ninth Leads Iowa Past Indy 2-1

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. - The Iowa Cubs answered late in the ninth inning in the first game of the six-game set and beat the Indianapolis Indians 2-1 at Victory Field. Indianapolis scored in the bottom of the third inning off Chris Flexen for a 1-0 lead. The I-Cubs were held scoreless for eight straight innings on five hits as Flexen ended the night tossing 4.2 innings, allowing seven hits and the lone run back in the third inning. Iowa finally answered in the top of the ninth inning and took their first lead of the game for a 2-1 game as they loaded bases, thanks to a Ben Cowles walk, a si... Full Story

• Trio of Home Runs Power Jacksonville to Tuesday Win against Worcester - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (IL)
• Hlavaj Stars in Iowa's 4-1 Win over Texas - Iowa Wild (AHL)
• Bats Find Late Offense to Take Down Storm Chasers 7-3 - Louisville Bats (IL)
• Wildcats Win in OT to Take 3-0 Series Lead - Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
• Marou Nets Game Winner, Jacks Move into US Open Cup Third Round - Charlotte Independence (USL1)
• Schroeder's Shutout Leads New York to 1-0 Victory over Montreal - New York Sirens (PWHL)
• Isles Battle Hard, Face Must-Win Game Tomorrow - Charlottetown Islanders (QMJHL)
• Parekh Scores Twice Including OT Winner in Game 3 - Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
• Carolina Core FC Narrowly Defeated in Extra Time Battle against Charlotte Independence - Carolina Core FC (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Maine Celtics Dominate in First Round Win - Maine Celtics (G League)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Braves Catcher Sean Murphy Homers in 1st Rehab At-Bat with Stripers - IL Gwinnett Daily Post
• Spokane Indians prep for Opening Day with first practice - NWL KXLY
• Hearts of Pine ready for return to Lewiston - USL1 Portland Press Herald
• Clingstones kick off 2025 Season with media day - SL WTVM
• RailRiders pick up matinee win in Syracuse - IL Scranton Times-Tribune
• Trash Pandas reveal initial Opening Day roster for 2025 - SL WAFF
• LAFC’s CONCACAF quest gets tougher with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami - MLS Los Angeles Daily News
• Adirondack Thunder sign three players from college ranks - ECHL Glens Falls Post-Star
• Osceola coach Dylan Murphy earns monthly G League award - G League Orlando Sentinel
• Hurston Waldrep Delivers in Gwinnett Stripers' Home-Opening Win - IL Gwinnett Daily Post
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Saylors, Hines and Nacua 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
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Courage Drop 2025 Home Opener by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger

Texas Stars goaltender Magnus Hellberg against the Iowa Wild (Andy Nietupski)

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. Edmonton Elks - Canadian Football League (CFL)
2. Colorado Rapids - Major League Soccer (MLS)
3. Saskatchewan Roughriders - Canadian Football League (CFL)
4. South Bend Cubs - Midwest League (MWL)
5. Charlotte FC - Major League Soccer (MLS)
6. Edmonton Oil Kings - Western Hockey League (WHL)
7. Corpus Christi Hooks - Texas League (TL)
8. Minnesota Lynx - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
9. Fresno Grizzlies - California League (CalL)
10. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Switchbacks FC Acquire Herbert Endeley on Loan from FC Dallas for 2025 Season
3. Last Week around the Leagues
4. Saylors, Hines and Nacua Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week
5. Official Knights Opening Day Roster Announced
6. Swamp Rabbits Sweep Gladiators in Wild Finale
7. Mr. Celery Voted #2 Mascot in All of Minor League Baseball
8. Preliminary 2025 Round Rock Express Roster Announced
9. New York Liberty Timeless Torches Dance Team to Hold Open Auditions for 20th Anniversary Season on Tuesday, April 15 at Barclays Center
10. Georgia Swarm Return to Gas South Arena for High-Stakes Showdown against Halifax Thunderbirds

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

• Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
• DMV Trilogy - BIG3 (BIG3)
• Dallas Power - BIG3 (BIG3)
• Chicago Triplets - BIG3 (BIG3)
• Boston Ball Hogs - BIG3 (BIG3)
• Penticton Vees - Western Hockey League (WHL)
• Fort Wayne FC - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• North Jersey Pro Soccer - USL Super League (USLSL)
• Sarasota Paradise - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• North Jersey Pro Soccer - United Soccer League One (USL1)

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