Memphis Jumps Atop International League with Doubleheader Sweep

NORFOLK, Va. - The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game road trip at the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A, Baltimore Orioles) with a doubleheader sweep on Thursday afternoon at Harbor Park. In the 7-0 game one shutout victory, center fielder Victor Scott II dominated in his first Triple-A game of 2026. The left-handed hitter went 2-for-4 with two RBIs, a triple, a double, and a walk and a run scored. Left fielder Noah Mendlinger went 3-for-4 with four RBIs, two runs scored, a double and his first hom... Full Story

Inside the UFL

With playoff victories Sunday, the DC Defenders and Louisville Kings punched their tickets to play this year's United Bowl, the championship of the United Football League. DC put an end to their four-game losing streak, including two straight losses to the Orlando Storm, when they defeated the Storm, 28-22, at Daytona Beach, Florida. "These guys showed a lot of grit, a lot of resiliency," said Defenders Head Coach Shannon Harris. "These last few weeks that we played have been tough, grind-it-out games, but we just knew if we eliminated our mistakes and gave ourselves a chance to get to t... Full Story

San Diego Gulls Head Coach Matt McIlvane Departs Organization

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The San Diego Gulls announced today that head coach Matt McIlvane will depart the organization to join the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL) as an assistant coach. McIlvane, the fifth head coach in Gulls American Hockey League (AHL) history, led the club to an 88-97-23-8 record from 2023-26, his first three seasons as an AHL head coach. In 2025-26, McIlvane led the Gulls to a 33-24-6-4 record and their first Calder Cup Playoff berth since 2021-22. Among Gulls head coaches all-time, McIlvane ranks second in both games coached (216) and wins (88), behind on... Full Story

Christine Bumstead Named Head Coach of Seattle Torrent

SEATTLE, WA - The Seattle Torrent today announced the appointment of Christine Bumstead to the position of Head Coach ahead of the 2026-27 Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) season, after serving as the team's assistant coach during the inaugural season. "Christine brings a valuable combination of hockey expertise, leadership presence, and an unwavering commitment to high standards," said Meghan Turner, Seattle Torrent General Manager. "Her unique background in education and diverse coaching resume, combined with a strong natural ability to build trust and meaningful connections, mak... Full Story

• Memphis Jumps Atop International League with Doubleheader Sweep - Memphis Redbirds (IL)
• PWHL Detroit Signs Michigan Native Taylor Girard - PWHL Detroit (PWHL)
• Loudoun United FC Aims to Stay Unbeaten against Rhode Island FC - Loudoun United FC (USL)
• Match Preview: Phoenix Rising at El Paso Locomotive FC - Phoenix Rising FC (USL)
• Kickers to Conclude Road Gauntlet at Corpus Christi FC Saturday - Richmond Kickers (USL1)
• Detroit City FC Visits Sporting JAX in Eastern Conference Play - Detroit City FC (USL)
• Frontwave Arena's FPHL Franchise Names Craig Carlyle Head Coach - San Diego (FPHL)
• Paulo Coco to Serve as First Head Coach of LOVB Miami - LOVB Miami (LOVB)
• Sharks Face Battle for the Top vs. Green Bay - Jacksonville Sharks (IFL)
• IceDogs Acquire OA Forward Jared Langdon - Niagara IceDogs (OHL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• ValleyCats keep rolling, win third consecutive contest - FL Troy Record
• Kallechy will not return as Komets head coach next season - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
• Louisville City FC set to host Trinidad and Tobago in friendly match - USL Louisville Courier-Journal
• UFL sees modest TV gains despite attendance decline - UFL Awful Announcing
• Around the CFL: Why Bill Cowher means so much to new Argonauts coach Mike Miller - CFL Sportsnet
• USL's San Antonio FC Wear Their Patriotism On Their Sleeves With Stars-and-Stripes Third Kit - USL Sports Logos Net News
• Wichita Wind Surge adopt alternate Turbo Tubs brand as permanent identity - TL Sports Logos Net News
• Seaver King leads Rochester Red Wings past Worcester Red Sox - IL Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
• Louisville Kings highlights on run to UFL United Bowl vs DC Defenders - UFL Louisville Courier-Journal
• Range Riders win slugfest, snap skid at 4 games - PL Daily Inter Lake
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury
• Wheeler, Roberson and Brown Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week by Fran Stuchbury
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury
• Reed, Harris and Butler Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week by Fran Stuchbury

Detroit City FC defender Haruki Yamazaki

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. Inter Miami CF - Major League Soccer (MLS)
4. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
5. Indiana Fever - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
6. Inter Toronto FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
7. Stockton Kings - NBA G League (G League)
8. Vancouver Goldeneyes - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
9. Seattle Torrent - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
10. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)

1. Odyssey Sims Injury Update
2. Catcher Jack Scanlon Signed by NY Mets
3. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
4. Boston Fleet Name François Méthot as Head Coach
5. Daryl Watts Becomes First Member of PWHL Detroit with Expansion Foundational Offer
6. PWHL San Jose Signs Corinne Schroeder, Rory Guilday
7. PWHL Detroit Signs Britta Curl-Salemme to Three-Year Contract
8. PWHL Detroit Signs Cayla Barnes and Hannah Bilka
9. PWHL Hamilton Adds Brianne Jenner in Historic First Signing
10. PWHL Hamilton Signs Kayle Osborne to Three-Year Contract

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

• Dallas Apex - National Arena League (NAL)
• Los Angeles - Major League Volleyball (MLV)
• Austin - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• LOVB Miami - League One Volleyball (LOVB)
• PWHL San Jose - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• PWHL Hamilton - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• PWHL Las Vegas - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Stockton Thunder - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Dyersville - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
• Fresno Falcons - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)

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, MLBDL, MWL, NWL, PCL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, ML, Pecos, PL, WPBL

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, CEBL, G League
Women's Basketball
UPSHOT, 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
AUSL, LOVB, MLV, NWLS

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