Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

BASEBALL Carolina League: Major League Baseball's Texas Rangers have sold its low Class-A Carolina League affiliate called the Down East Wood Ducks, based in Kinston (NC), and eventually the team will be relocated to Spartanburg (SC) where a new ballpark is being planned and could be ready for the 2025 season. The team will continue to be an affiliate of the Rangers under the new ownership group. Mavericks League: The independent Mavericks League recently started its 2023 season with th... Full Story

QB Josh Love Heats Up, Panthers End Four-Game Skid with Win Over Generals

CANTON, Ohio - After a slow start offensively, Michigan Panthers quarterback Josh Love caught fire in the second half in his team's 25-22 victory over the New Jersey Generals on Sunday at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Love was 1-of-5 for six yards in the opening quarter. But the rest of the way, he completed 15-of-24 passes for 259 yards, with three touchdowns and no interceptions. The difference? Love said he stayed the course, remaining confident in offensive coordinator Eric Marty's playcalls. "I just stuck to the game plan," Love said. "Trusting the guys, trusting Coach Marty a... Full Story

Ford's Home Run Propels AquaSox to 11-8 Win

EUGENE, OR: On getaway day, Harry Ford made the 310-mile drive back to Everett a little more enjoyable, as his three-run home run in the eighth inning broke an 8-8 tie. For Ford, the Seattle Mariners' top prospect, the home run was his sixth of the season and it was the 16th homer that the Frogs hit in the seven-game series as they won the finale by a score of 11-8. Alberto Rodriguez, who led all Northwest League in hits in 2022, continued his domination of the Emeralds pitching staff on Sunday going 2-5, with a double a triple and a pair of RBI's. In the series, Rodriguez hit .448 (13-29) ... Full Story

McCarron Snaps Tie; Blades One Win Away from Kelly Cup Finals

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - It was another big playoff game for the Florida Everblades and as he has done so many times in his storied career, John McCarron came through when the Blades needed him the most. McCarron snapped a 2-2 tie with just over seven minutes to play in the third period to propel the Everblades to a crucial 5-2 victory over the Newfoundland Growlers in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals Sunday afternoon at Mary Brown's Centre. With the victory, the Everblades lead the best-of seven series 3-2 and find themselves one win away from a second consecutive Kelly Cup Finals a... Full Story

• Calgary Surge Drop Edmonton Stingers 82-81 in Record-Setting Comeback Win - Calgary Surge (CEBL)
• 10-Run Inning Propels Giants To Series Win In Modesto - San Jose Giants (CalL)
• Loons Win Fifth in a Row, Match Season-Best - Great Lakes Loons (MWL)
• Lewis, Aces Overwhelm Chihuahuas with 15 Runs in Series Finale - Reno Aces (PCL)
• Birthday Bash León and Berryhill Both Homer to Power Space Cowboys - Sugar Land Space Cowboys (PCL)
• Ponies Pull Off Wild Walk-Off Win Over Richmond, Win Five Games in Series - Binghamton Rumble Ponies (EL)
• Four-Run Fifth Propels Akron to 5-4 Win Over Bowie - Akron RubberDucks (EL)
• Redbirds Control Every Aspect of Series Finale Win Over Tides - Memphis Redbirds (IL)
• QB Josh Love Heats Up, Panthers End Four-Game Skid with Win Over Generals - Michigan Panthers (USFL)
• RailCats Top Cougars in Thrilling Series Finale - Gary SouthShore Railcats (AA)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Daniel Salloi, Sporting KC pull away from Timbers - MLS Kansas City Star
• Brayan Rocchio leads Columbus Clippers to 5-4 win over Indianapolis - IL Columbus Dispatch
• Jair Camargo's grand slam spurs Saints to 10-6 win over Storm Chasers - IL St. Paul Pioneer Press
• Nolan Kingham delivers in surprise start as Gwinnett Stripers defeat Bulls - IL Gwinnett Daily Post
• PHOTOS: Nashville SC vs. Columbus Crew at Geodis Park on May 28, 2023 - MLS Nashville Tennessean
• Riverhounds' unbeaten streak hits 8 after 1-0 win vs. Loudoun - USL Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
• Michigan Panthers snap skid with 25-22 win over New Jersey Generals - USFL Detroit Free Press
• Chicago Sky improve to 3-1 with 94-88 win over Dallas Wings - WNBA Chicago Tribune
• Rockers take series finale from Frederick - AtL High Point Enterpise
• WNBA: Indiana Fever snap 20-game losing streak with win over Atlanta - WNBA Indianapolis Star
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• USFL Power Rankings by Fran Stuchbury
• Around the USFL by Fran Stuchbury
• Along the Pecos League Trail by Bruce Baskin
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• McGough, Ginda and Dennis Named OurSports Central USFL Players of the Week by Fran Stuchbury

Peterborough Petes' Tucker Robertson battles Kamloops Blazers' Dylan Ernst and Ethan Brandwood

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. Corpus Christi Hooks - Texas League (TL)
2. Colorado Rapids - Major League Soccer (MLS)
3. Fresno Grizzlies - California League (CalL)
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 Elks - Canadian Football League (CFL)
8. Edmonton Oil Kings - Western Hockey League (WHL)
9. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
10. Toledo Mud Hens - International League (IL)

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

• San Diego - Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF)
• Orlando - Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF)
• Spokane - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Spartanburg - Carolina League (CarL)
• San Diego - Major League Soccer (MLS)
• Oakland - USL Super League (USLSL)
• Jacksonville - USL Super League (USLSL)
• Indianapolis - USL Super League (USLSL)
• Chattanooga - USL Super League (USLSL)
• Madison - USL Super League (USLSL)

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, NBL Canada
Women's Basketball
WNBA

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
CIF, IFL, NAL
Outdoor Football
CFL, USFL, XFL

HOCKEY
Junior Hockey
NAHL, OHL, QMJHL, USHL, WHL
Minor League Hockey
AHL, ECHL, FPHL, SPHL
Women's Hockey
PHF

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL, PBLA
Outdoor Lacrosse
PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR, PVF
Other Women's
WTT

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