Bisons Get Past Scranton 2-0 on Thursday Afternoon

BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Buffalo Bisons scored one run in the bottom of the first inning, and it would be enough thanks to the pitching staff holding the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders to just two hits in Buffalo's 2-0 victory on Thursday afternoon at Sahlen Field. Jonatan Clase led off the bottom of the first inning with a double and helped the Bisons score the game's first run. Buddy Kennedy came through for Buffalo with an RBI double that scored Clase and advanced RJ Schreck to third base. Sc... Full Story

Miami FC Unveils New Stadium Plans

MIAMI, Fla. - Miami FC announced today its future plans to be a part of Sports Performance Hub's 80-acre, $300 million dollar development project that will encompass a professional training academy, youth boarding school, public sports and recreation facilities, a sports-themed hotel, and a 15,000-seat stadium. The announcement comes on the same day that Mayor Steve Losner, the Homestead City Council, and shareholders of the Sports Performance Hub (SPH), which includes Miami FC co-owner Riccardo Silva, came together for a formal signing ceremony at Homestead City Hall. The ceremony official... Full Story

Birmingham Squadron Announce Joe Barrer as Head Coach, Alex Kaufman as General Manager of Basketball Operations, Dillon Mcgowan as Associate General Manager

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham Squadron, NBA G League affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans, today named Joe Barrer as the franchise's third head coach, while also naming Alex Kaufman as General Manager of Basketball Operations and Dillon McGowan as Associate General Manager. New Associate Head Coach JD DuBois joins Barrer on the coaching staff, along with assistant coaches Will Bynum, Danté Milligan, and AJ Carr. Barrer brings a wealth of coaching experience to the Squadron and spent the past two seasons as an assistant on former head coach T.J. Saint's staff. Prior to joining the ... Full Story

Five Naturals Headed to Arizona Fall League

SPRINGDALE, Ark. - Major League Baseball announced the rosters for the 2025 Arizona Fall League (AFL), with the Surprise Saguaros featuring eight Kansas City Royals prospects, five of which were with the Naturals during the 2025 season. LHP Hunter Owen, OF Carson Roccaforte, RHP AJ Causey, SS Daniel Vazquez, and RHP Dennis Colleran Jr. will join the prestigious Arizona Fall League this year. LHP Hunter Owen is the Royals' #26 prospect on MLB Pipeline and is the only player heading to the AZL that spent the entire 2025 season with the Naturals. The 6'6", 261-pound 23-year-old pitched in 22 g... Full Story

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• Wilderness Set for Wolverine Hunt - Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL)
• Defender Allie George Recalled from Loan by Racing Louisville FC - Fort Lauderdale United FC (GSL)
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• Pride have little time to enjoy Tuesday's win with Courage up next - NWSL Orlando Sentinel
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• Nick Trabacchi of Cedar Rapids Kernels honored with 2025 Harmon Killebrew Award - MWL Cedar Rapids Gazette
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• NWSL commissioner Berman on expiring contract: 'Intend' to stay - NWSL ESPN
• Hearts of Pine rout Richmond Kickers - USL1 Portland Press Herald
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Racing Louisville FC defender Allie George (Connor Cunningham)

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. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)
2. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
3. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
4. York United FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
5. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
6. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
7. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
8. Indiana Fever - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
9. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
10. Denver Summit FC - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)

1. Remembering Orca Wiesblatt: A Life and Career Gone Too Soon
2. San Diego FC Defeats Club Tijuana 4-2 in Inaugural Baja Cup at Snapdragon Stadium
3. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
4. Americans Mourning the Loss of One of Their Own
5. Indiana Fever to Face Atlanta Dream in First Round of 2025 WNBA Playoffs
6. LAFC Faces San Jose Earthquakes at Levi's Stadium on Saturday, September 13
7. Cleveland Monsters Announce 2025-26 Promotional Schedule Filled with Historic Celebrations and Fan-Favorite Themes
8. Last Week around the Leagues
9. LA Galaxy Face Seattle Sounders FC Tomorrow, Saturday, September 13 at Lumen Field
10. Kelsey Plum Voted 2025 AP All-WNBA Second Team

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

• Modesto - Pioneer League (PL)
• Mobile - SPHL (SPHL)
• Trenton - ECHL (ECHL)
• New Mexico Chupacabras - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• Augusta - ECHL (ECHL)
• Kentucky Barrels - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Dallas Bulls - National Arena League (NAL)
• Grand Forks - Northwoods League Softball (NWLS)
• D.C. - Major League Volleyball (MLV)
• Pueblo Punishers - National Arena League (NAL)

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
AF1, 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, WLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
LOVB, MLV, NWLS

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