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 be... Full Story

Showboats' Wild Win over Gamblers Sets up Playoff Sprint in South

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - If you needed a play to encapsulate everything the Memphis Showboats have done to turn around their season, Derrick Dillon was happy to oblige Sunday afternoon. Having blown a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter and suddenly trailing with less than two minutes left, Memphis answered the Houston Gamblers emphatically on the next play, as Cole Kelley threw a short pass to Dillon, who turned upfield, took a big hit from a Houston defender and kept his feet, sprinting to the end zone for a 64-yard touchdown and the deciding margin as Memphis edged Houston 23-20 for its fourth s... Full Story

Rancho's Lead Back to 5.5 After Epic Win

Rancho Cucamonga, CA - The Quakes won an absolutely epic game on Sunday, salvaging the final three games of a six-game set with Lake Elsinore to earn a split, thanks to a 3-2 win at LoanMart Field. Rancho pitching took a perfect game into the eighth, only to see it broken up on a ball lost in the afternoon sky by right fielder Juan Alonso. Alonso would redeem himself though, driving in the go-ahead run in the last of the eighth to give the Quakes their third straight win and reclaim their 5.5 game lead over the Storm, now with 21 games to play in the first half. The game's first run came... Full Story

Soddies Bats Explode in Series Finale Win at San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas - The Amarillo Sod Poodles topped the San Antonio Missions, 9-3, and secured their second straight win in the finale of a six-game set at Nelson Wolff Stadium. Amarillo crushed six extra base hits and the bullpen did not concede a run through 5.0 innings of relief to plow through the Missions. Amarillo was retired in order in their first trip to the dish to bring up the Missions' bats. Amarillo starting pitcher Deyni Olivero got the first two batters out but let up a two-out walk and a single. A weak ground ball squeaked through the infield but shortstop Ryan Bliss was ab... Full Story

• McCarron Snaps Tie; Blades One Win Away from Kelly Cup Finals - Florida Everblades (ECHL)
• Showboats' Wild Win over Gamblers Sets up Playoff Sprint in South - Memphis Showboats (USFL)
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• PaddleHeads Split Double-Header Sunday Opposite Mustangs - Missoula PaddleHeads (PL)
• Scoreless through Seven, Dodgers Rally past Sacramento - Oklahoma City Dodgers (PCL)
• Sharks Dominate Gunslingers 70-43 - Jacksonville Sharks (NAL)
• Rancho's Lead Back to 5.5 After Epic Win - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (CalL)
• The First Firsts: Bernier & Gormley - Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
• Montréal Alliance Hand Ottawa BlackJacks Their First Loss of the Season with 97-76 Win - Montreal Alliance (CEBL)
• Number 9 Collects Hit in 9th Straight Game - Lake Country DockHounds (AA)
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• Hershey Bears grab series lead with 4-2 victory over Rochester - AHL Harrisburg Patriot-News
• Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez sent down to Norfolk Tides after third rough May start - IL Newport News Daily Press
• Julián Carranza stars in Philadelphia Union's win at New York City FC - MLS Philly.com
• Clippers give away 8-0 lead, still beat Indianapolis - IL Columbus Dispatch
• Former Auburn tight end among XFL players drawing NFL interest - XFL AL.com
• Former Auburn tight end among XFL players drawing NFL interest - USFL AL.com
• Steelheads off to Kelly Cup Finals after win over Toledo - ECHL Idaho Press-Tribune
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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. 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