Stars Clinch Playoffs with Win over Austin

AUSTIN, Texas - The Salt Lake City Stars (21-11), the official NBA G League affiliate of the Utah Jazz, defeated the Austin Spurs (19-11) (San Antonio Spurs affiliate), 113-107, Saturday evening at the H-E-B Center. With the win, Salt Lake City became the first team this season to clinch a spot in the 2025 NBA G League Playoffs, presented by Google Pixel. Salt Lake City was led by the dynamic forward duo of Keshawn Justice and Taevion Kinsey, who combined for 55 points. Kinsey, the former Mar... Full Story

Monterey Bay Overpowers Orange County, Earns 3-0 Victory in Irvine

IRVINE, California - Monterey Bay FC (2-1-0, 6 points) put on quite the display in a demonstrative 3-0 victory away from home over Orange County SC (1-1-1, 4 points) at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine. Ilijah Paul stole the show having his hand in all three goals for the Crisp-and-Kelp (two goals, one assist) and Luke Ivanovic capped off some impressive minutes of his own with a late goal in his USL Championship debut. Both sides of the ball came together perfectly for Monterey Bay in this one, with Nico Campuzano and the defense earning its first clean sheet of the season. The first ... Full Story

San Diego Wave FC Secure 3-2 Win in Home Opener Against Utah Royals

SAN DIEGO - San Diego Wave FC (1-0-1, 4 points) defeated the Utah Royals (0-1-1, 1 point) 3-2 in the Club's Home Opener, presented by PNC Bank. Gia Corley tallied her second goal and first assist of the season, while Maria Sánchez scored her first of the year. Making her home debut with San Diego, Adriana Leon also notched her first goal while earning her first start for the Club. San Diego opened the scoring when Corley outworked her defender on the end line and made her way into the 18-yard box where she found an ongoing Sánchez, who extended her leg and poked it past goalkeeper... Full Story

Rock Dominate Wings in 15-8 Win

Mississauga, ON - The Toronto Rock (5-9) scored a massive victory to keep their playoff hopes alive, defeating the Philadelphia Wings (5-9) by a score of 15-8 on Saturday night in front of a standing room only sellout crowd at Paramount Fine Foods Centre in Mississauga. While the Rock's offence might steal the headlines, the lead here just might be the play of the Rock's defence and a solid performance between the pipes by Rock starter Troy Holowchuk. The Rock defence didn't give the Wings a sniff early and allowed Toronto to seize control from the outset and never give it up. "We talked... Full Story

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• New York Baseball Great Art Shamsky Headlines Patriots Jewish Heritage Night on 5/29 - Somerset Patriots (EL)
• Gonzalez Shines in 10-7 Comeback Win - San Diego Sockers (MASL)
• Third Win of the Week - Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL)
• FC Dallas Earns 1-0 Road Win Versus Real Salt Lake - FC Dallas (MLS)
• FireWolves Stay Hot, Williams Scores Second Straight Game-Winner to Take Down Buffalo 11-10 in Overtime - Albany FireWolves (NLL)
• Monterey Bay Overpowers Orange County, Earns 3-0 Victory in Irvine - Monterey Bay FC (USL)
• Poturalski Notches Natty Hatty to Lead Barracuda Past Condors - San Jose Barracuda (AHL)
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• Penguins Goalie Prospect Sets AHL Record - AHL Sports Illustrated
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• Long Island Nets stay alive in playoff push as Drew Timme notches 50 points - G League SB Nation
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• Photos: Shreveport Rouxgaroux defeat Wheeling Miners - NAL Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
• Kickers win home USL1 opener in front of packed stadium - USL1 Richmond Times-Dispatch
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Trip to Grand Rapids Reveals Wealth of Sports Options 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
• PWHL Takeover Tour a Big Hit in Raleigh by Fran Stuchbury
• North Carolina FC Splits Points with Pittsburgh to Open 2025 Season by Fran Stuchbury

Rockford IceHogs' Marcel Marcel and Grand Rapids Griffins' Cross Hanas on game night (Mark Newman/Griffins)

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

1. Sky Carp & Nowlan Law Launch Community Connection Partner of the Game
2. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
3. Chesapeake Baysox Unveil New Alternate Identity: the Chesapeake Oyster Catchers
4. Last Week around the Leagues
5. Trip to Grand Rapids Reveals Wealth of Sports Options
6. United Soccer League Adopts Promotion and Relegation System, Ushering in a New Era for American Soccer
7. United Soccer League, City of Pensacola Explore Bringing Professional Soccer to Gulf Coast
8. Detroit Recalls Austin Watson and Brogan Rafferty
9. Rugby Legend Ma'A Nonu Joins San Diego Legion Ownership Group
10. Halifax Tides Reveal Kit and Announce IWK Partnership

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

• 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)
• Topeka - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Sacramento - Major League Volleyball (MLV)
• LOVB Salt Lake - League One Volleyball (LOVB)
• LOVB Omaha - League One Volleyball (LOVB)
• LOVB Madison - League One Volleyball (LOVB)
• LOVB Houston - League One Volleyball (LOVB)

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