Stars Clinch Playoff Spot with Win Over Spurs

SALT LAKE CITY - The Salt Lake City Stars (20-11) earned a victory in their final game of the regular season tonight, defeating the Austin Spurs 134-107 at the Maverik Center. With the win, the Stars clinched a top-four seed in the 2023 NBA G League Playoffs, securing the club's first ever home playoff game. The Stars were led by Christian Vital, who notched 26 points on 10-for-12 shooting and 3-for-5 from downtown. Isaiah Miller added 19 points, five rebounds, and two assists in 22 minutes o... Full Story

Charge Strike Gold in Home Finale

CLEVELAND, OH - The Cleveland Charge (17-14) defeated the Grand Rapids Gold (9-23) by a 108-101 score in front of 4,472 for the their last home game of the regular season at the Wolstein Center on Thursday night. Cavs assignment Dylan Windler brought the intensity with a double-double of 24 points and 15 rebounds, knocking down a three from the corner with 40 seconds left to cut the Gold's momentum. Sharife Cooper tallied 26 points with seven assists in 37 minutes of action. Two-Way Isaiah Mobley finished the night with 19 points, seven boards, and two blocks, with Cavs assignment Sam Merri... Full Story

Seven-Time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady Acquires Ownership Interest in the Las Vegas Aces

LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas Aces owner Mark Davis announced today that seven-time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady has acquired an ownership interest in the World Champion Las Vegas Aces of the WNBA. Brady, a 23-year NFL veteran and five-time Super Bowl MVP, was first introduced to the Aces when he sat courtside at the team's May 31, 2022 home win over the Connecticut Sun. After seeing the outstanding quality of play, coupled with the excitement and passion of the Las Vegas Aces fans, Tom knew he wanted to be a part of the organization. "Since I purchased the Aces, our goal has been to win on and... Full Story

Icemen Acquire Forward Brett Van Os

JACKSONVILLE, FL - The Jacksonville Icemen, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's New York Rangers and the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack announced today that the team has acquired forward Brett Van Os off waivers from the Wichita Thunder and Van Os has now been added to active roster. Van Os, 27, joins the Icemen after registering 23 points (7g, 16a) in 55 games split this season between Wichita and the Norfolk Admirals. The 6-2, 205-pound forward has totaled 51 points (19g, 32a) in 113 career ECHL games with Wichita, Norfolk, Rapid City Rush and the Cincinnati Cyclones from 2021-2023. Prior to h... Full Story

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• Bucs Alums Compete in NCAA Tournament - Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
• Seven-Time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady Acquires Ownership Interest in the Las Vegas Aces - Las Vegas Aces (WNBA)
• Caps Host Youngstown for Weekend Matchup - Madison Capitols (USHL)
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• Key players missing as CITY takes historic start to Salt Lake City - MLS FOX2
• Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC preps for season opener this weekend - USL1 Greeley Tribune
• Duke City Gladiators play season opener on Saturday - IFL KRQE
• Tom Brady acquires ownership stake in Las Vegas Aces - WNBA Las Vegas Review-Journal
• 'It makes me angry.' FC Cincy's Brandon Vazquez talks goal drought - MLS Cincinnati Enquirer
• NJ/NY Gotham FC star Ali Krieger to retire after 2023 season - NWSL Newark Star-Ledger
• Goal for Utica Comets: Claim points vs. rivals Syracuse, Rochester - AHL Rome Sentinel
• Football Oilers excited for season opener Friday, will play up-tempo offensive game - IFL Tulsa World
• Massachusetts Pirates ready to kick off fifth season at DCU Center - IFL Worcester Telegram & Gazette
• Maine Celtics secure playoff berth, home game with win over Knicks - G League Portland Press Herald
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Peterborough Petes' J.R. Avon on game night (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. Charlotte FC - Major League Soccer (MLS)
2. Minnesota Lynx - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
3. Edmonton Elks - Canadian Football League (CFL)
4. Edmonton Oil Kings - Western Hockey League (WHL)
5. Colorado Rapids - Major League Soccer (MLS)
6. Corpus Christi Hooks - Texas League (TL)
7. Saskatchewan Roughriders - Canadian Football League (CFL)
8. Fresno Grizzlies - California League (CalL)
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:

• Vallejo Seaweed - Pecos League (Pecos)
• New Hampshire Mountain Kings - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• Utah Royals - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
• Guadalajara - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
• Atlanta - Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF)
• Columbus - Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF)
• Omaha - Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF)
• Miami Sharks - Major League Rugby (MLR)
• Colorado Grit - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• Rochester Jr. Americans - North American Hockey League (NAHL)

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, FSL, GCL, 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