Last Week around the Leagues

This past week the Fayetteville Woodpeckers won their first ever Carolina League championship, the Philadelphia Waterdogs won their second Premier Lacrosse League title, and the Indoor Football League expansion team Arkansas Diamonds announced they will play their home games in Little Rock. Highlights from this week come from the Carolina League, California League, International League, Premier Lacrosse League, National Lacrosse League, Indoor Football League, United Football League, Major Le... Full Story

Feel the Rumble NorCal Debuts Brand Identity

Major League Volleyball's Northern California expansion franchise has officially unveiled its name and brand identity: NorCal Rumble, introducing a brand inspired by the forces of nature, individuality and the unmistakable spirit of Northern California. Backed by an ownership group led by Theresia Gouw, Kerri Walsh Jennings, Vivek Ranadiv? - alongside investors Andre Iguodala, Zaza and Tika Pachulia and Brad and Andrea Hilsabeck - NorCal Rumble will begin play as one of four new Major League Volleyball expansion teams in 2027, calling Tech CU Arena in San Jose home for its inaugural season.... Full Story

Hershey Bears Announce Initial 2026 Training Camp Roster

(Hershey, PA) -The Hershey Bears have announced the initial roster for the club's 2026 Training Camp, set to begin today at Hersheypark Arena at 11 a.m. The following players are part of Hershey's initial 2026 Training Camp roster: Forwards (13): Joey Anderson*, Sam Bitten, Grant Cruikshank, Alex Gaffney, Kyle Jackson, Jalen Luypen, Landon McCallum, Cam Morrison, Jaxson Murray**, Josh Prokop**, Ryan Sandelin**, Dalton Smith, Matt Strome Defensemen (3): Noah Beck, Aidan Hreschuk**, Rhett Parsons Goaltenders (2): Garin Bjorklund, Ben Kraws * Player on a Professional Tryout Agreeme... Full Story

Ten Royals to Attend Phantoms 2026 Training Camp

Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced that nine players signed to the club's 2026-27 roster, received tryout invites to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms 2026 Training Camp. Royals Invited to Phantoms Training Camp - 10 (signed contract with REA - pro season): Kyle Haskins, F (re-signed SPC 8/26 - 2nd pro season) Braeden Kressler, F (signed SPC 9/3 - 3rd pro season) *Artem Kulakov, D (re-signed SPC 7/14 - 4th pro season) Wyatt McLeod, D (acquired via trade 9/11 - 3rd pro season) *Jeremy Michel, F (re-s... Full Story

• Kurt Beck Named 2027 Prospect of the Week - (QMJHL)
• Sarnia Sting Announce Team Leadership for 2026-27 Season - Sarnia Sting (OHL)
• Dallas Trinity FC Signs Midfielder Giulianna Gianino - Dallas Trinity FC (GSL)
• Friday Night Lions Opens with a Pivotal West Division Battle against Saskatchewan - B.C. Lions (CFL)
• AFC Toronto Trio Called up to Canada - AFC Toronto (NSL)
• Murriel Page Joins UPSHOT League as Investor - (UPSHOT)
• Feel the Rumble NorCal Debuts Brand Identity - NorCal Rumble (MLV)
• Alidou Called Up To Canada's National Team - Roses de Montreal FC (NSL)
• Bay FC Defender Sydney Collins Selected to Canada Women's National Team Roster for October Friendlies vs. Denmark - Bay FC (NWSL)
• Real Salt Lake Travels Wednesday to Face Seattle Sounders FC - Real Salt Lake (MLS)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Dream close in on a top-4 seed with 95-84 win over Liberty - WNBA Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• Bisons end frustrating season with rough finish to 2nd half - IL Buffalo News
• OKC Comets vs Las Vegas, what to know, how to watch PCL Championship - PCL Daily Oklahoman
• 25 days until the Rush begins their season - ECHL KOTA
• Kahleah Copper scores 16 of her 31 in 4th quarter and the Mercury rally past the Wings 87-86 - WNBA Daily Independent
• Hearts of Pine midfielder Ollie Wright done for season with knee injury - USL1 Portland Press Herald
• Aviators hot starter Morris opens PCL title series vs. Dodgers affiliate - PCL Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Gwinnett Stripers wrap up 'successful season' as Atlanta Braves' Triple-A affiliate - IL Gwinnett Daily Post
• Madison Scott doesn't waste first Liberty game opportunity - WNBA New York Post
• Aces NaLyssa Smith finding a new perspective from the sideline - WNBA Las Vegas Review-Journal
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Result Slips away from Courage Late by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury

Omaha Supernovas Co-Owner and General Manager John Cook

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. New York Liberty - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
9. Seattle Torrent - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
10. Vancouver Goldeneyes - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)

1. San Diego FC Falls 2-1 to Club Tijuana in Second Annual Baja Cup at Snapdragon Stadium
2. San Diego FC Hosts 2026 Baja Cup Presented by Modelo against Club Tijuana on Wednesday
3. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
4. The Assist: Orlando City SC at Columbus Crew - September 16, 2026
5. Last Week around the Leagues
6. Inter Miami CF Hosts Cruz Azul the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup
7. MLS Disciplinary Committee Decisions Announced
8. Inter Miami CF Takes on San Diego FC for the First Time on Sunday
9. Sounders FC, Reign FC and RAVE Foundation Celebrate Latine Heritage Month with Community Events Throughout Washington
10. Recap: Rapids Set for First U.S. Open Cup Semifinal Appearance Since 2004

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

• Florida Flamingos Racquet Club - World Team Tennis (WTT)
• Toronto North Racquet Club - World Team Tennis (WTT)
• USL Long Island - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Savannah - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• Minnesota - American Association (AA)
• ATX Bulls - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Orange County Baseball Club - Pioneer League (PL)
• Baton Rouge Kingfish - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Houston Bulls - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• OKC United - United Soccer League Championship (USL)

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, WTT

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