Alliance of American Football Adds Atlanta as Second Market

The Alliance of American football added its second franchise yesterday, announcing a team will play at Atlanta, Georgia at the Georgia State Stadium. Brad Childress was named the team's head coach and Michael Vick was tabbed the offensive coordinator. While the NFL's Falcons and the still new $1.6 billion Mercedes-Benz Stadium have attracted a lot of attention from the sports world, the AAF is hoping to carve its own niche in a much different way. Georgia State Stadium has its own history ... Full Story

TinCaps Put Up Late Runs in Road Win

MIDLAND, Mich. - Behind terrific pitching from Tom Cosgrove, the TinCaps beat the Great Lakes Loons (Los Angeles Dodgers), 4-1, on a sunny Thursday afternoon at Dow Diamond. With the win, Fort Wayne earned a split in the four-game series. Cosgrove became just the second TinCaps pitcher this season to go six innings as a starter. Just like fellow left-hander Aaron Leasher who did the same last week against Great Lakes (5-13), Cosgrove blanked the Loons. The 21-year-old from Staten Island, N.Y., struck out six as he scattered five hits and two walks. His performance was necessary as Great Lak... Full Story

Bees Finalize Opening Day Roster

(New Britain, Conn.) - The New Britain Bees today announced the signings of outfielder Darren Ford, and infielders Vinny Siena and Manny Ramirez, Jr.. "We're excited for the start of the 2018 season and believe we have a roster that will compete for the Atlantic League Championship," says Bees General Manager Brad Smith. "Darren is a veteran outfielder who is impressive with both his bat and glove. Vinny is a local talent that gives us versatility by being able to play anywhere in the infield, while Manny is a young, talented ballplayer that adds some power to our lineup." Darren Ford jo... Full Story

Reverse Sweep - Steelheads Complete Comeback Against

Boise, ID - Brady Brassart and Tommy Thompson netted Idaho's first two goals to send the Steelheads on their way to a 4-1 victory over the Allen Americans in Game 7 of the Mountain Division Semifinals at CenturyLink Arena. The Steelheads won four straight games to overcome a 3-0 series deficit, advancing to the second round of the U.S. Bank Kelly Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2014. The Steelheads joined the 2010 Cincinnati Cyclones as the only two teams in the 30-year history of the ECHL to overcome a 3-0 deficit to win a series. ]Philippe Desrosiers stopped 32 shots to earn ... Full Story

• TinCaps Avoid Series Sweep against Loons - Great Lakes Loons (MWL)
• IF Jake Cronenworth Transferred to Biscuits; C Danny De La Calle to Extended Spring Training - Montgomery Biscuits (SL)
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• Preview of 2018 Kelly Cup Playoffs Division Finals - (ECHL)
• Indiana Lottery Pick Kelsey Mitchell to Represent USA in Exhibition Game Tonight vs. China - Indiana Fever (WNBA)
• TinCaps Put Up Late Runs in Road Win - Fort Wayne TinCaps (MWL)
• PG Cougars Pay It Forward, Welcome Home Project Update - Prince George Cougars (WHL)
• Jarrett's Walk-Off Lifts Shorebirds over Intimidators in Series Finale - Kannapolis Intimidators (SAL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Chattanooga Lookouts make most of scoring chances, win 4-3 - SL Chattanooga Times & Free Press
• Tucson Roadrunners take charge of first-round series with rout of San Jose - AHL Arizona Daily Star
• Idaho Steelheads overcome 3-0 deficit in ECHL playoffs - ECHL Idaho Statesman
• Force headed to the Western Conference Final for the first time since 2013 - USHL Fargo Forum
• Syracuse Crunch scorers rocket into second round of playoffs: 'Never take the foot off the gas' - AHL Syracuse Post Standard
• Fightin Phils defeat Akron - EL Reading Eagle/Reading Times
• Own goal caps comeback, lifts Kickers to home victory - USL Richmond Times-Dispatch
• Tortugas win 11-2, sweep Fire Frogs - FSL Daytona Beach News-Journal
• Rumble Ponies earn first walk-off win of season - EL Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
• Hunter Fejes' arrival key to Solar Bears' playoff run - ECHL Orlando Sentinel
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

Anthony Amos of the Arizona Rattlers vs. the Cedar Rapids Titans

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. Capital City Go-Go - NBA G League (G League)
2. Orlando SeaWolves - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
3. Stockton Kings - NBA G League (G League)
4. Rochester Kings - American Arena League (AAL)
5. Orlando - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
6. San Diego Legion - Major League Rugby (MLR)
7. Maryland - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
8. Glendale Raptors - Major League Rugby (MLR)
9. Utah Warriors - Major League Rugby (MLR)
10. Seattle Seawolves - Major League Rugby (MLR)

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

• Atlanta - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
• Capital City Go-Go - NBA G League (G League)
• Maryland - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• Stockton Kings - NBA G League (G League)
• Orlando - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
• Ruidoso Osos - Pecos League (Pecos)
• Dominican Republic - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
• Beijing Eagles - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
• Orlando SeaWolves - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
• Rugby United NY - Major League Rugby (MLR)
• Seattle Seawolves - Major League Rugby (MLR)
• Houston SaberCats - Major League Rugby (MLR)
• San Diego Legion - Major League Rugby (MLR)
• Glendale Raptors - Major League Rugby (MLR)
• Utah Warriors - Major League Rugby (MLR)

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
ApL, AzFL, AzL, CalL, CarL, EL, FSL, GCL, IL, ML, MWL, NWL, NYPL, PCL, PL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
Alaska, Cape Cod, Coastal Plain, FCBL, GWL, NECBL, Northwoods, PGCBL, Prospect, TCL, WCL, WMBL
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, Can-Am, FL, PA, Pecos

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
G League, NBL Canada
Women's Basketball
WNBA

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
AAL, AFL, CIF, IFL, NAL
Outdoor Football
AAF, CFL, XFL

HOCKEY
Junior Hockey
NAHL, OHL, QMJHL, USHL, WHL
Minor League Hockey
AHL, ECHL, FHL, SPHL
Women's Hockey
NWHL

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
MLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
NPF, WTT

SOCCER
Indoor Soccer
MASL
Outdoor Soccer
MLS, NASL, USL, USL D3
Women's Soccer
NWSL