Norfolk Tides Win International League Championship

NORFOLK, Va --- The Norfolk Tides (2-1) defeated the Durham Bulls (1-2), 7-0, on Thursday night at Harbor Park. The Tides win their sixth Governors' Cup in franchise history, their first since 1985, to advance to the Triple-A Championship. The Tides struck first this evening as Colton Cowser and Coby Mayo smacked back-to-back doubles in the opening frame. Mayo drove in a pair on his two-bagger, giving Norfolk the early 2-0 lead. Later in the inning, Mayo broke for home on a chopper to the thi... Full Story

Melee Scores, Adds Two Assists as Petes Win Opener Over Kingston

(Peterborough, ON) - On Thursday, September 28, the Peterborough Petes hosted the Kingston Frontenacs for their first game of the 2023-24 season. The Petes won the game by a score of 5-4. To kick things off, the Petes held a banner raising ceremony to commemorate their 2023 OHL Championship. The ceremony featured members of the Petes Board of Directors, including President Dave Lorentz, Dave Pogue, Rod McGillis, and George Gillespie, joining General Manager Michael Oke, and 2022-23 Petes Captain Shawn Spearing on the ice before puck drop. Before the game, it was announced that Donovan Mc... Full Story

XFL and USFL Announce Intent to Merge

NEW YORK - Today, the United States Football League ("USFL") and the XFL announced their intention to merge. Subject to customary regulatory approvals and if the transaction is consummated, the new league will establish best-in-class operations based on the most recent seasons of both leagues. This historic combination will anchor professional spring football with substantial capabilities and resources to ensure future growth and continue to enhance the development of the collective players, coaches, and staff that are coming together. More details regarding the new league will be announ... Full Story

Blaine Mueller Named Head Coach of Maine Celtics

PORTLAND, ME - The Maine Celticsannounced today the hiring of Blaine Mueller as Head Coach for the upcoming 2023-24 NBA G League season. Mueller becomes the ninth head coach in franchise history. A longtime member of the Milwaukee Bucks' coaching staff, Maine will be Mueller's first head coaching position. "I want to express my immense gratitude to Brad Stevens, Joe Mazzulla, and Jarell Christian for the opportunity to join the storied Celtics organization and continue the great basketball tradition in Maine as Head Coach," said Mueller. "I am eager to get to work with our staff to devel... Full Story

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• Norfolk Tides Win International League Championship - Norfolk Tides (IL)
• Melee Scores, Adds Two Assists as Petes Win Opener Over Kingston - Peterborough Petes (OHL)
• Erie Otters Name Team Captains for 2023-24 Season - Erie Otters (OHL)
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• Phantoms set for home opener - USHL Youngstown Vindicator
• TinCaps, aka Tenderloins, up for alternate identity award - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
• Photos: Norfolk claims International League Championship - IL Newport News Daily Press
• Aces go big against Wings with WNBA Finals berth on the line - WNBA Las Vegas Review-Journal
• 'Welcomed sight' | After road stretch, Tomahawks to face new franchise in home opener - NAHL Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
• B.C. Lions look to match once-in-a-decade feat - CFL Vancouver Province
• Norfolk Tides beat Durham, win first championship since 1985 - IL Newport News Daily Press
• Calgary Stampeders' Micah Awe learning on job, eyeing tackle records - CFL Calgary Sun
• Can Wings stage semifinal comeback vs. star-studded Aces? History isn't on their side - WNBA Dallas Morning News
• It was a long wait for Joakim Nilsson to finally play for City SC, but he helped a lot off the field - MLS St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Peterborough Petes' Connor Lockhart battles Kingston Frontenacs' Duncan Schneider (Kenneth Andersen Photography)

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

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

• North Texas Bulls - National Arena League (NAL)
• Idaho Horsemen - National Arena League (NAL)
• New England Professional Baseball - Frontier League (FL)
• Boston - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
• Pecos Bills - Pecos League (Pecos)
• Portland - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Colorado Spartans - National Arena League (NAL)
• New York - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Minneapolis-St. Paul - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Boston - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)

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
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
PWHL

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR, PVF

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