Today's Alternative and Minor League Sports Headlines from OurSports Central
Headlines for May 16, 2024
Baseball
American Association
Chicago Dogs suffer narrow defeat on the road to Lake Country - Chicago Daily Herald
Kane County Cougars clinch second straight series victory - Chicago Daily Herald
Photos: Explorers vs Saltdogs baseball - Sioux City Journal
Gary SouthShore RailCats box score from Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - Times of Northwest Indiana
Appalachian League
Greeneville's Collins, Shipley On Flyboys Roster Again - Greeneville Sun
Atlantic League
Stormers implode late, lose doubleheader to Southern Maryland - Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
Carolina League
Region Roundup: Liberty announces seven members of 2024 Hall of Fame class, and more - Lynchburg News & Advance
Eastern League
3-1 lead not enough for Curve in defeat - Altoona Mirror
SeaWolves fall 7-4 to Senators to drop second in a row - NewsBreak - Erie
Frontier League
Schaumburg Boomers suffer first defeat of the season - Chicago Daily Herald
Otters fall in both games of Opening Day doubleheader - WEHT
Evansville Otters Opening Day 2024 - WEHT
International League
Lukes collects fourth six-hit game of Bisons' modern era - Buffalo News
The two sides of Orelvis Martinez's game present challenge - Buffalo News
Forrest Wall Ties Ozzie Albies' HR Record in Gwinnett Stripers Loss - Gwinnett Daily Post
Rocco Baldelli, Twins content to roll the DH dice with catcher Ryan Jeffers in All-Star form - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Talented Norfolk Tides have returned to form after a tough early stretch - Newport News Daily Press
David Dahl hits for cycle as Lehigh Valley edges Tides in first game of doubleheader - Newport News Daily Press
Memphis Redbirds beat Gwinnett Stripers 10-3 - NewsBreak - Memphis
RailRiders throw three-hit shutout, edge Worcester 1-0 in matinee - NewsBreak - Worcester
Dominant pitching leads RailRiders to Wednesday win - Scranton Times-Tribune
Garrett Whitlock's rehab start for WooSox spoiled against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders - Springfield Republican
St. Paul Saints strike out 12 times in 6-0 loss to Omaha Storm Chasers - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Mud Hens to play Sunday doubleheader following Wednesday's postponement - Toledo Blade
RailRiders throw three-hit shutout, edge Worcester 1-0 in matinee - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Midwest League
Four errors spell doom for Sky Carp in 3-1 loss to Timber Rattlers - Beloit Daily News
Andrew Morris brilliant, efficient in Cedar Rapids Kernels' 3-0 shutout of Quad Cities - Cedar Rapids Gazette
Dragons stymied by Loons - Dayton Daily News
Beshears scores walk-off run as TinCaps beat South Bend Cubs - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Wednesday Gallery: TinCaps defeat South Bend at home - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
MIDWEST LEAGUE: Bandits drop fourth straight - Quad City Times
Whitecaps vs. Chiefs - WOOD
Northwest League
Nick Bush has successful rehab outing, Spokane Indians fall to Vancouver 6-2 - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Pioneer League
Jackalopes add former minor leaguer to roster; Mavs send nine to track championships - Grand Junction Sentinel
Idaho Falls Chukars preview 2024 season - KIFI
Oakland Ballers seek old Coliseum bleacher seats used by NFL's Raiders - San Jose Mercury News
South Atlantic League
Hot Rods 14, Cyclones 5 - Bowling Green Daily News
Southern League
Lookouts Lose To The Barons On A Walk Off - Chattanoogan
Birmingham Barons tour Rickwood Field - NewsBreak - Birmingham
Birmingham Barons receive a sneak peek of renovations at Rickwood Field ahead of MLB game in June - WBRC
Texas League
Former Razorback Wallace shows off improved game against Travelers - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Basketball
Canadian Elite Basketball League
VIDEO: Vancouver Bandits begin training camp in Langley - Abbotsford News
Teddy Buckets returns to Sea Bears - Winnipeg Free Press
Hildebrandt's confidence grows as he enters second season with Sea Bears - Winnipeg Free Press
Women's National Basketball Association
Dream win season-opener on the road - Access North Georgia
Dream open season with a road victory over Sparks - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sky starts fast, but fades late and loses season opener - Chicago Daily Herald
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert provides players clarity on charter travel initiative - Chicago Sun Times
Wings spoil Teresa Weatherspoon's coaching debut, beating Sky 87-79 in opener - Chicago Sun Times
Chicago Sky drop season opener 87-79 to the Dallas Wings - Chicago Tribune
The Seattle Storm's 2024 WNBA season is underway. Here's what you should know - KING
New-look Sparks fall to Atlanta in season opener - Los Angeles Daily News
The Sports Report: Rams, Chargers release their schedules - Los Angeles Times
Gritty Sparks bring new hope, winning effort during opening loss - Los Angeles Times
Sparks can't stop Atlanta Dream's late run, lose season opener - Los Angeles Times
Ogunbowale owns fourth quarter, Wings pull away from Sky in season opener - NBC DFW
Dallas Wings sellout game kicks off WNBA season - NBC DFW
Why Stefanie Dolson left Liberty in free agency: 'Unfortunate situation' - New York Post
Liberty ready for first glimpse of Caitlin Clark during Indiana trip - New York Post
Angel Reese WNBA debut - How to watch - NewsBreak - Arlington
Wings pull away from Sky 87-79 in season opener - Toronto Star
Howard, Charles lead Dream to 92-81 win over Sparks, despite Clarendon's first career triple-double - Toronto Star
Ogunbowale owns fourth quarter, Wings pull away from Sky 87-79 in season opener - Toronto Star
Caitlin Clark to make home debut tonight on WTHR - WTHR
Clark's WNBA debut helps ESPN set viewership record - WTHR
Washington takes on Connecticut following Atkins' 20-point performance - WTOP
VIDEO: Arike Ogunbowale Went CRAZY in Season Opener for Wings: May 15, 2024 on - YouTube
VIDEO: Atlanta Dream vs. L.A. Sparks: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: May 15, 2024 on - YouTube
VIDEO: Dallas Wings vs. Chicago Sky: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: May 15, 2024 on - YouTube
Football
Arena Football League
The Arena Football League folded the Louisiana VooDoo, and the coach has a theory on why - Baton Rouge Advocate
First woman to play in Arena Football League history, part of new Washington Wolfpack team - KING
Canadian Football League
Winnipeg Blue Bombers place 2 starters on 6-game injured list and cut 6 players - CJOB
Ticats' receiver McGriff suffers leg injury - Hamilton Spectator
B.C. Lions training camp: Five things to watch for - Vancouver Province
Ford's focus on everything Bombers - Winnipeg Free Press
Opportunity knocks at Bombers camp for speedy receiver Wilson - Winnipeg Free Press
Blue Bombers' Kenny Lawler eyes 2,000 yards and Stegall scoring record - Winnipeg Sun
'Best offence ever': Blue Bombers see sky-high scoring potential - Winnipeg Sun
Indoor Football League
IFL: Steamwheelers seek faster starts - Quad City Times
United Football League
VIDEO: Get Ready for the Renegades vs. Brahmas Matchup :triumph: #Brahmas #Renegades #UFL on - YouTube
Hockey
American Hockey League
Calgary Flames Hockey Scores, Games, Players and Schedules - Calgary Sun
Cleveland Monsters vs. Syracuse Crunch Game 1 preview: What you need to know - Cleveland Plain Dealer
Hershey-Hartford essentials: Bears look to continue recent playoff dominance vs. Wolf Pack - Harrisburg Patriot-News
The Bears vs. Hartford: What to expect in Game 1 of the Atlantic Division Finals tonight at Giant Center - Harrisburg Patriot-News
Firebirds beat Reign 3-2 to take Game 1 of Pacific Division Finals - KESQ
Firebirds lead 3-2 in 3rd period of Pacific Division Finals - KESQ
Kasper's three points and Cossa's play helps Griffins take Game 1 of division finals against Milwaukee - MLive
Utica Comets look ahead after lackluster season - Rome Sentinel
Aiming to capitalize on 'bright future,' San Diego Gulls swap GMs - San Diego Union-Tribune
Expected return on Ehlers? Dylan or Dillon? Retire Byfuglien's number? - Winnipeg Sun
Griffins vs. Admirals: Game 1 - WOOD
Griffins' Cossa continues to start in goal - WOOD
ECHL
Adirondack Thunder face Florida in Kelly Cup playoffs - Glens Falls Post-Star
Goalie Cale Morris a key for Mavericks' playoff push - Independence Examiner
Wheeling Nailers well represented at IIHF World Championship - Martins Ferry Times Leader
Ontario Hockey League
Maple Leafs' prospect Cowan caps OHL playoff ride with MVP honours - London Free Press
Champs! London Knights win OHL title with 7-1 victory in Oshawa - London Free Press
London Knights sweep Oshawa Generals in OHL Championship to advance to Memorial Cup - TSN
Professional Women's Hockey League
Toronto's Spooner is out for the rest of the PWHL playoffs with a knee injury - Minneapolis Star Tribune
PWHL: Minnesota ties semifinal series in double OT - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Butorac's goal in the second overtime gives Minnesota a 1-0 win over Toronto to force a Game 5 - Toronto Globe and Mail
Longtime women's hockey reporters criticize snub by PWHL - Toronto Globe and Mail
Natalie Spooner's injury puts body checking in women's pro hockey under the microscope - Toronto Globe and Mail
PWHL Minnesota forces fifth and deciding game with double-overtime win - Toronto Sun
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
UPDATE: Moncton Wildcats name new head coach, GM - News 91.9
VIDEO: Finale Du Trophée Gilles-Courteau : Célébrez Sur La Glace Avec Les Voltigeurs! on - YouTube
Western Hockey League
Former Blazer goaltender Ingram awarded NHL's Masterton Trophy - CFJC
Warriors Captain Mateychuk named 2024 WHL Playoffs MVP - Discover Moose Jaw
Winterhawks swept in WHL Championship - KPTV
Moose Jaw sweeps Winterhawks for WHL championship - Portland Oregonian
Moose Jaw Warriors complete sweep of Portland Winterhawks for first-ever WHL title - TSN
Winterhawks' season ends with series sweep by Moose Jaw - Vancouver Columbian
Lacrosse
National Lacrosse League
Dhane Smith, Bandits begin quest for back-to-back NLL championships - WGRZ
Bandits begin quest for back-to-back NLL championships - WGRZ
Glenn Clark named NLL coach, General Manager of the Year - WTEN
Other
Pro Volleyball Federation
Atlanta Vibe eliminated from playoffs in semifinals - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Inaugural Atlanta Vibe Season Ends with Upset Loss to Grand Rapids - Gwinnett Daily Post
Rise outlast top-seeded Atlanta in five-set thriller, advance to PVF Championship match - MLive
Omaha Supernovas pull off reverse sweep to advance to Pro Volleyball Federation championship match - Omaha World-Herald
Photos: Omaha Supernovas take on San Diego Mojo in Pro Volleyball Federation Semifinals - Omaha World-Herald
San Diego Mojo's season ends in PVF semifinal loss - San Diego Union-Tribune
Rise vs. Vibe: PVF Playoffs - WOOD
Rise to play in semifinals tonight - WOOD
Soccer
Major League Soccer
Guzan: 'We need to like roll our sleeves up and be be frickin' men about this' - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United's Almada, Giakoumakis leave match in Cincinnati - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United's Thiago Almada leaves match in Cincinnati - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United winless streak hits seven with loss at Cincinnati - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mayor Wu has her hands full with two separate soccer stadium projects - Boston Globe
Chicago Fire: Free kick sparks loss to Charlotte FC - Chicago Tribune
Navarro, Steffen propel Rapids to 1-0 victory over Whitecaps - Colorado Springs Gazette
RSL's unbeaten streak stretches to 9 with 2-0 win over the Sounders - Deseret News
Inter Miami's five-game winning streak ends after a scoreless draw with Orlando - Florida Sun-Sentinel
LAFC hands City SC first home loss of season - FOX2
Kevin Kelsy's goal lifts FC Cincinnati past Atlanta - Gwinnett Daily Post
RSL's unbeaten streak stretches to 9 with 2-0 win over the Sounders - KING
RSL extends MLS unbeaten streak to 9 with 2-0 shutout over Seattle - KSL
Galaxy can't hold off Minnesota as winless streak reaches 4 games - Los Angeles Daily News
Denis Bouanga, Hugo Lloris lead LAFC past St. Louis - Los Angeles Daily News
The Sports Report: Rams, Chargers release their schedules - Los Angeles Times
The Sports Report: Rams, Chargers release their schedules - Los Angeles Times
Galaxy settle for 2-2 draw with Minnesota - Los Angeles Times
Denis Bouanga scores twice to lead LAFC past St. Louis - Los Angeles Times
Nashville SC Defeats Toronto FC 2-0 at GEODIS Park - Maury County Source
Late header by Kervin Arriaga earns Minnesota United a 2-2 draw with LA Galaxy - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Minnesota United's designated players have the talent to match L.A. Galaxy's but not the MLS production - Minneapolis Star Tribune
RSL beats Seattle Sounders 2-0 to stretch unbeaten streak to 9 - My Northwest
Austin FC to host MLS All-Star game in 2025 - NBC DFW
Can NYCFC's new stadium lead to LIÂ expansion of MLS? - New York Newsday
New York City beats Philadelphia 2-1, hands Union 4th straight home loss - New York Newsday
Raccoon invades pitch during NYCFC victory over Union - New York Post
Host Lions draw vs. Messi-less Inter Miami - Orlando Sentinel
Pictures: Orlando City vs. Inter Miami - Orlando Sentinel
A raccoon interrupts game between the Union and NYCFC game for 5 minutes - Philly.com
MLS: Union's losing streak continues in 2-1 loss to New York City FC - Philly.com
After rocky start, Portland Timbers rally back against San Jose to snap 9-game winless streak - Portland Oregonian
Timbers radio announcer's hot mic picked up by Apple TV broadcast: 'Can't be any worse' - Portland Oregonian
Loons scratch out a 2-2 draw with Los Angeles Galaxy - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Navarro, Steffen propel Rapids to 1-0 victory over Whitecaps - Toronto Globe and Mail
Struggles continue for reeling CF Montreal with 3-1 loss to Columbus Crew - Toronto Globe and Mail
Depleted Toronto FC, hit hard by suspension and injury, loses 2-0 at Nashville - Toronto Globe and Mail
Trio leads Nashville to 2-0 victory over Toronto - Toronto Star
Timbers rally to beat San Jose 4-2, snap winless streak - Vancouver Columbian
D.C. United's unbeaten run halted at home by Red Bulls - Washington Post
Rossi, Hinestroza help Crew beat Montreal 3-1, end 7-match winless stretch - WCMH
Westwood's goal gives Charlotte FC 1-0 win over Chicago Fire FC - WCNC
Teenager Kelsy scores again to lead Cincinnati over Atlanta United 1-0 - WCPO
Cameron Harper and Lewis Morgan score five minutes apart to help the Red Bulls beat DC United 4-1 - WTOP
VIDEO: Every Goal of Matchday 14! on - YouTube
VIDEO: Chicago Fire FC vs. Charlotte FC: Full Match Highlights: May 15, 2024 on - YouTube
VIDEO: Real Salt Lake vs. Seattle Sounders FC: Full Match Highlights: May 15, 2024 on - YouTube
VIDEO: Portland Timbers vs. San Jose Earthquakes: WILD COMEBACK!: Full Match Highlights on - YouTube
VIDEO: Colorado Rapids vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC: Full Match Highlights: May 15, 2024 on - YouTube
VIDEO: St. Louis CITY SC vs. Los Angeles Football Club: Full Match Highlights: May 15, 2024 on - YouTube
VIDEO: Austin FC vs. Houston Dynamo FC: Full Match Highlights: May 15, 2024 on - YouTube
VIDEO: Minnesota United vs. LA Galaxy: Full Match Highlights: May 15, 2024 on - YouTube
VIDEO: Nashville SC vs. Toronto FC: Full Match Highlights: May 15, 2024 on - YouTube
VIDEO: FC Cincinnati vs. Atlanta United: Full Match Highlights: May 15, 2024 on - YouTube
MLS NEXT Pro
Chattanooga FC Falls 4-1 At Crown Legacy FC - Chattanoogan
Minnesota United's designated players have the talent to match L.A. Galaxy's but not the MLS production - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Can NYCFC's new stadium lead to LIÂ expansion of MLS? - New York Newsday
Loons scratch out a 2-2 draw with Los Angeles Galaxy - St. Paul Pioneer Press
National Women's Soccer League
Mayor Wu has her hands full with two separate soccer stadium projects - Boston Globe
United Soccer League Championship
Battery secure 1-0 victory over Birmingham, Ycaza scores winner - NewsBreak - Birmingham
VIDEO: 5.15.2024: Birmingham Legion FC vs. Charleston Battery - Game Highlights on - YouTube
United Soccer League One
Veteran goalkeeper Brooks Thompson to join Velocity - Spokane Spokesman-Review