Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

BASEBALL Appalachian League: For the second season in a row, the summer-collegiate Appalachian League's Bristol State Liners, based in the Bristol (TN)/Bristol (VA) market, will not have their own home field and will share TVA Credit Union Ballpark, home of the league's Johnson City (TN) Doughboys, for the 2025 season. Boyd Sports, which owns the Doughboys and a few other Appalachian League teams, confirmed it has taken over operations of the State Liners and is working to build a ballpark f... Full Story

Osceola Magic Shine in Win over Grand Rapids Gold

KISSIMMEE, Fla. - The Osceola Magic (10-6) tied its longest winning streak in franchise history with a 119-115 win over the Grand Rapids Gold (8-10) on Sunday afternoon. The Magic have won seven straight games for the third time in franchise history and the first since Feb. 4, 2024-Mar. 3, 2024. Colin Castleton and Mac McClung scored 22 points each to lead the Magic's scoring efforts. Castleton grabbed 13 rebounds for his eighth double-double in 10 games with Osceola. Alex Morales scored 20 points shooting 9-of-10 from the field and 2-of-3 from behind the arc. Jahmir Young scored 37 for ... Full Story

Minnesota United Dominates Sporting Kansas City at Coachella Valley Invitational

INDIO, Calif. - Minnesota United played in its first preseason game of the 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational against Sporting Kansas City this afternoon at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The Loons defeated SKC by a 6-0 score, earning their first win of the preseason showcase. Minnesota United scored first in the 10th minute when midfielder Joaquín Pereyra sent a short cross into the six-yard box, finding forward Tani Oluwaseyi who connected the header and put the ball into the back of the net. Midfielder Joseph Rosales initially controlled possession from a long pass into ... Full Story

Firebirds Cruise in Ottawa, 5-2

OTTAWA, Ont. - Kaden Pitre had five assists, Connor Clattenburg put up two goals and an assist and the Flint Firebirds dropped the Ottawa 67's, 5-2, on Sunday afternoon at TD Place. Flint finished its three-game Eastern Ontario road trip with four of a possible six points. HOW IT HAPPENED: Flint opened the scoring late in the first period. Clattenburg fired a shot from the right wing circle that ricocheted off Alex Kostov and past Jaeden Nelson, giving the Firebirds a 1-0 lead. Ottawa then tied the game early in the second period after forcing a turnover in front of the Flint net. Kim... Full Story

• Eagles Big Game Win Means Free Opening Day Tickets - Eugene Emeralds (NWL)
• Osceola Magic Shine in Win over Grand Rapids Gold - Osceola Magic (G League)
• Moose Crush Iowa to Split Weekend - Manitoba Moose (AHL)
• Minnesota United Dominates Sporting Kansas City at Coachella Valley Invitational - Minnesota United FC (MLS)
• Royals Acquire Future Considerations from Idaho in Exchange for the Playing Rights of Ryan Foss - Reading Royals (ECHL)
• Firebirds Cruise in Ottawa, 5-2 - Flint Firebirds (OHL)
• RSL Ease Past Las Vegas Lights in Penultimate Preseason Friendly: Real Salt Lake - Real Salt Lake (MLS)
• Gens Shut out Soo 6-0 on Super Bowl Sunday - Oshawa Generals (OHL)
• LouCity Rallies to Draw Reigning Champs Colorado Springs in Preseason Play - Louisville City FC (USL)
• LA Galaxy Continue 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational Action with 2-2 Draw against Charlotte FC on Sunday Afternoon - LA Galaxy (MLS)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Women’s Lacrosse League to debut at PLL Championship Series - WLL Boston Globe
• Condors, Hamblin have productive weekend against Chicago - AHL Bakersfield Californian
• Briggs: Tigers have bright future, but it's time for ownership to step up and seize moment now - IL Toledo Blade
• Loons stack up goals in preseason friendly win over Sporting Kansas City - MLS St. Paul Pioneer Press
• Veteran Gwinnett first baseman Jesus Aguilar speaks highly of Braves organization - IL Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• London Knights player Cam Allen charged with drunk driving after crash - OHL London Free Press
• Heyes' hat trick helps Kingston Frontenacs win two of three on weekend - OHL Kingston Whig Standard
• QMJHL roundup: Huskies unleash five goals in first period, beat Foreurs 6-3 - QMJHL TSN
• Mental, physical fatigue take over as Greyhounds conclude weekend road trip - OHL Soo Today
• Report: Gabby Williams returning to Seattle Storm on 1-year deal - WNBA My Northwest
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• North Carolina FC Downs Charlotte FC 1-0 in Carolina Clash 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
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger

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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. Saskatchewan Roughriders - Canadian Football League (CFL)
3. Corpus Christi Hooks - Texas League (TL)
4. Colorado Rapids - Major League Soccer (MLS)
5. Minnesota Lynx - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
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. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. North Carolina FC Downs Charlotte FC 1-0 in Carolina Clash
3. Closer Tyler LaPorte Signed by the Atlanta Braves
4. Last Week around the Leagues
5. Honoring Black Baseball History in Fredericksburg- FredNats to Reveal "Hoppy" New Uniforms on February 19th
6. San Diego FC Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Modelo® as Official Import Beer Partner and Chrome Club Partner
7. Stampeders Sign Franklin
8. Dunedin Kicks off Spring Training with Free Welcome Back Blue Jays Event
9. United Football League Appoints Dr. Damond Blueitt as Medical Director
10. Timbers Defeat San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 in First 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational Match

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

• 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)
• LOVB Austin - League One Volleyball (LOVB)
• LOVB Atlanta - League One Volleyball (LOVB)
• Denver - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
• Newfoundland Regiment - Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
• Conspiradores de Queretaro - Mexican League (ML)

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