Dallas City Council Approves 15-Year Agreement for Dallas Wings to Play in Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Memorial Arena

Arlington, TX - City of Dallas Council Members Wednesday approved a 15-year, $19 million use agreement for the Dallas Wings to play in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Memorial Arena, beginning in 2026. The agreement is pending approval by the WNBA. The Wings will play the 2024 and 2025 WNBA seasons in College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, where the club has played the last eight seasons. "The Dallas Wings would like to thank the City of Dallas and especially Mayor John... Full Story

Shawn Lemon Suspended Indefinitely for Wagering on CFL

TORONTO - Defensive lineman Shawn Lemon has been suspended indefinitely for participating in sports wagering activities involving Canadian Football League (CFL) games, including one in which he played. An investigation uncovered that Mr. Lemon bet on CFL games in 2021 while a member of the Calgary Stampeders. While the investigation uncovered clear and irrefutable evidence of Mr. Lemon's participation, no evidence was found to indicate matches were in any way impacted by his wagering. In addition, no evidence was found to indicate that any Calgary coaches, teammates, nor team personnel w... Full Story

NAHL Team in Forest Lake, MN Approved for the 2024-25 Season

DALLAS, TEXAS - The North American Hockey League (NAHL) Board of Governors has approved a membership to operate in Forest Lake, MN. The Minnesota Mallards will compete in the Central Division beginning in the 2024-25 season. The Mallards are the fourth NAHL team based in Minnesota. "As a successful businessman, I look forward to putting my skills and experience to work as an owner within the North American Hockey League," Bailey said. Aside from business, Bailey has a deep passion for leading and coaching youth sports. Over the last 15 years he has volunteered thousands of hours coaching... Full Story

Opening Day Roster Set; 2024 Season Begins Thursday

(Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks today announced its Opening Day roster for the 2024 season, presented by Catholic Health. The 126-game regular season gets underway on Thursday night at Fairfield Properties Ballpark when the Ducks host the defending Atlantic League champion Lancaster Stormers at 6:35 p.m. "I have enjoyed watching our guys prepare in spring training and believe we have a strong ballclub," said Ducks Manager Lew Ford. "We're all very excited to take the field on Thursday and get the season going." The Ducks Opening Day roster includes 10 players that have ... Full Story

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Pensacola Blue Wahoos pitcher Luis Palacios

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. 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. Colorado Rapids - Major League Soccer (MLS)
8. Edmonton Oil Kings - Western Hockey League (WHL)
9. South Bend Cubs - Midwest League (MWL)
10. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)

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

• Minnesota Mallards - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• Eugene - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Athens - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Buffalo Pro Soccer - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
• Kansas City Goats - The Arena League (TAL)
• Iowa Woo - The Arena League (TAL)
• Duluth Harbor Monsters - The Arena League (TAL)
• Ozarks Lunkers - The Arena League (TAL)
• The Town FC - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Ventura County FC - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)

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, PVF
Other Women's
NWLS

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