Defender Steph Catley Departs OL Reign After Two Seasons

TACOMA, Wash. - Australian international defender Steph Catley will not return to OL Reign for the 2020 season, the club announced today. "It is with a heavy heart that today I announce my departure from OL Reign. In saying that, my heart is full from the memories I have made over the past 2-3 years in Seattle and Tacoma. I am beyond thankful for the entire organization, but in particular Bill and Teresa Predmore who have cared for and molded the club into the family that it is today," said C... Full Story

Thunderbirds Re-Sign Fan Favorite Jay Kenney

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Carolina Thunderbirds, proud members of the Federal Prospects Hockey League have re-signed defenseman Jay Kenney for the 2020-2021 season. "Having Jay Kenney back in the roster solidifies a leadership presence on and off the ice," said general manager Kelly Curl. Kenney had a banner season for Carolina in 31 games, notching a career-best 16 assists and tying a career-high with three goals. "It's truly an honor to be a part of this team, organization and community," said Kenney, "It is my mission to proudly represent my team as well as my adopted home of Wins... Full Story

Northwoods League Restarts Summer Collegiate Baseball in Bismarck, North Dakota with Innovative Local Approach

Rochester, Minn. - An innovative contingency plan for the resumption of Northwoods League games this summer is set to become a reality in Bismarck, North Dakota as the Bismarck Larks unveiled their Larks Smart Start Plan yesterday afternoon. The Northwoods League will be playing baseball once again when the Bismarck Larks, the Bismarck Bull Moose, and the Bismarck Flickertails take the field this summer at Bismarck Municipal Ballpark. The three teams will be stationed in Bismarck and will begin a rotating schedule of a total of seventy-two games once the State of North Dakota moves to the Low ... Full Story

NWSL Announces 2020 Challenge Cup Presented by P&G and Secret

Chicago - The National Women's Soccer League announced today that the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup presented by P&G and Secret will mark the return to action for all nine clubs. The 25-game tournament will kick off on June 27, 2020 at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah. While spectators will not be in attendance, fans can catch all the action via CBS All Access with the opener and championship game also airing live on CBS. This tournament marks the league's first competition since the 2019 NWSL Championship which saw the North Carolina Courage defeat the Chicago Red Stars to become back-to-bac... Full Story

• Sky Blue FC Resumes Practices at Red Bulls Training Facility - Sky Blue FC (NWSL)
• Defender Steph Catley Departs OL Reign After Two Seasons - OL Reign (NWSL)
• OHL Announces 2019-20 All-Star and All-Rookie Teams - (OHL)
• Six Members of the 67's Selected to OHL Year-End All-Star Teams - Ottawa 67's (OHL)
• Charlotte's Jake Bean Wins American Hockey League's Eddie Shore Award - (AHL)
• Two Earn All-Rookie Nods - North Bay Battalion (OHL)
• Dash's Acosta Named in Rising 25 Class of 2020 - Winston-Salem Dash (CarL)
• Kelowna Rockets Alumni Leon Draisaitl wins Art Ross Trophy as NHL Scoring Champ - Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
• Thunderbirds Re-Sign Fan Favorite Jay Kenney - Carolina Thunderbirds (FPHL)
• 2019-20 OHL All-Rookie Teams Announced - (OHL)
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• Argos president Manning wants all options on the table - CFL Toronto Sun
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• Union's Curtin sees glimmer at end of tunnel - MLS Delaware County Times
• CHAMPIONSHIP BUILT: Returning veterans helped shape young Steelheads in 2007 Cup run - ECHL Idaho Press-Tribune
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• Silvertips notebook: Fonstad likely to return to Everett - WHL Everett Herald
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OL Reign defender Steph Catley

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. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
2. Atletico Ottawa - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
3. Connecticut Hammerheads - Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
4. Chicago Smash - World TeamTennis (WTT)
5. Kansas City Scouts - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
6. Las Vegas - American Hockey League (AHL)
7. California Dogecoin of Fairfield - Pacific Association (PA)
8. Pittsburg Anchors - Pecos League (Pecos)
9. Santa Cruz Seaweed - Pecos League (Pecos)
10. Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks - North American Hockey League (NAHL)

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

• Bismarck Flickertails - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
• Bismarck Bull Moose - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
• Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• Kansas City Scouts - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• California Dogecoin of Fairfield - Pacific Association (PA)
• Connecticut Hammerheads - Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
• Chicago Smash - World TeamTennis (WTT)
• Las Vegas - American Hockey League (AHL)
• Atletico Ottawa - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
• Pittsburg Anchors - Pecos League (Pecos)

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
Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, PA, Pecos

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, G League, NBL Canada
Women's Basketball
WNBA

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

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

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
MLL, PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
NPF, WTT

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