Monsters Take 2-0 Lead in North Division Finals Series After 4-1 Win against Crunch

CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Monsters beat the Syracuse Crunch 4-1 on Saturday evening at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. With the win, the Monsters lead the North Division Finals best-of-five series 2-0. The Crunch struck first with a power-play goal from Devante Stephens at 8:07 of the opening period, but Billy Sweezey responded with a tally at 11:28 assisted by Hunter McKown and Marcus Bjork to tie the game. McKown recorded an unassisted goal at 15:18 sending Cleveland to the first intermission l... Full Story

Sellout Crowd Sees Liberty Battle past Fever

On Saturday, the New York Liberty (3-0) defeated the Indiana Fever (0-3), 91-80, in their 2024 home opener in front of a sellout crowd of 17,735 fans: setting a new all-time regular season attendance record for the team New York's win extends an eight-game winning streak against the Fever, the longest win streak against Indiana in Liberty franchise history. The Liberty set a new franchise record for most three-pointers made in the first quarter of the team's home opener and tied a franchise record for most threes in the first quarter of a game. New York also tied the franchise record for... Full Story

Helman's Big Homer, Stellar Bullpen Help Saints to 4-2 Win over Storm Chasers in Resumed Game

ST. PAUL, MN - Michael Helman's two-run blast in the eighth inning and 5.0 shutout innings of one-hit ball by the bullpen were enough to send the St. Paul Saints to a 4-2 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers in the resumed game from Friday night on Saturday afternoon in front of 6,299 at CHS Field. After play was halted in the fourth inning due to rain, the team's resumed on Saturday. The bullpens were incredible when play resumed. Storm Chasers left-hander Walter Pennington went 3.0 no-hit innings while walking two and striking out five. For the Saints, Ronny Henriquez went 2.0 shutout in... Full Story

Marlins Send Anderson and Edwards to Rehab with Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Miami Marlins' infielders Tim Anderson and Xavier Edwards will each begin an injury rehabilitation assignment, presented by H2 Health for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Saturday at 6:35 p.m. against the Nashville Sounds from 121 Financial Ballpark. Anderson has been on the 10-day injured list since May 13 retroactive to May 11, after suffering from lower back soreness. In 36 games with the Marlins, Anderson is slashing .197/.234/.221/.455 mustering 24 hits, three doubles, and six RBIs. A Tuscaloosa, Ala. native, Anderson was originally selected in the first round (... Full Story

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• Nate Danielson Reassigned to Grand Rapids Griffins - Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
• NYRB II Hosts FC Cincinnati 2 on Sunday, May 19 at MSU Soccer Park - New York Red Bulls II (MLS NEXT Pro)
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• Helman's Big Homer, Stellar Bullpen Help Saints to 4-2 Win over Storm Chasers in Resumed Game - St. Paul Saints (IL)
• USL AV Hires Brian Kleiban as Club's First Head Coach - AV Alta FC (USL1)
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• NWSL expansion Bay FC rally to beat San Diego Wave, snap losing streak - NWSL San Jose Mercury News
• Plenty of new faces as Ogden Raptors ready to defend Pioneer League title - PL Ogden Standard-Examiner
• 3 Keys To Minnesota and Boston's PWHL Final - PWHL The Hockey News
• PWHL Minnesota Playing Their Best Hockey Heading Into Finals - PWHL The Hockey News
• Wolfpack carrying on, despite AFL turmoil - AFL3 Everett Herald
• Red Wings' 2023 top pick poised for pro debut with Griffins - AHL MLive
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Syracuse Crunch battle the Cleveland Monsters

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

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

• Eau Claire - The Arena League (TAL)
• North Platte 80s - Pecos League (Pecos)
• Westchester SC - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Elmira Aviators - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• Hot Springs - The Arena League (TAL)
• Minnesota Mallards - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• Eugene - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Athens Rock Lobsters - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Buffalo Pro Soccer - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
• Kansas City Goats - The Arena League (TAL)

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
AFL3, 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

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
NWLS, PVF

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