Osmanski Assigned to Maine

PORTLAND, ME - The Springfield Thunderbirds of the American Hockey League have assigned defenseman Austin Osmanski to the Maine Mariners. A former NHL draft pick, Osmanski has previous ECHL experience with the Worcester Railers. A native of East Aurora, NY, Osmanski was selected by his hometown Buffalo Sabres in 7th round of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. After four seasons in the Ontario Hockey League and two in USports, he debuted with Springfield in the 2021-22 campaign. Osmanski spent the maj... Full Story

Iowa Wolves Announce Multi-Year Lease Extension at Wells Fargo Arena

DES MOINES, Iowa - The Iowa Wolves, the NBA G League affiliate of the Minnesota Timberwolves, have agreed to a multi-year lease extension with Polk County and OVG360, operators of Wells Fargo Arena, the Wolves announced today. "The Iowa Wolves and Minnesota Timberwolves are excited to announce our lease extension at Wells Fargo Arena with tremendous partners in Polk County and OVG360," said Drew Van Meeteren, Iowa Wolves President of Business Operations. "Our coaches and players love playing at Wells Fargo Arena as it is undoubtedly one of the best home court advantages in the G League with... Full Story

Charge Strike Gold

CLEVELAND, OH - The Cleveland Charge (5-3) completed a two-game series sweep over the Grand Rapids Gold (0-7) after a 115-90 victory at the Wolstein Center on Wednesday afternoon. The win was Cleveland's fourth-straight at home to begin the season. Six Charge players scored in double figures, led by 24 points from Emoni Bates in 34 minutes to go along with five rebounds, two assists, and one block. Sharife Cooper added 19 points, seven assists, and two steals in 32 minutes while Isaiah Mobley contributed a double-double in 30 minutes with 12 points and 11 boards. Pete Nance tallied 18 point... Full Story

Olivier Legault Resigns as Associate Head Coach

Fort Wayne, IN - The Komets announced today that Olivier Legault has resigned as associate head coach after 11 seasons as a player, assistant coach, and associate head coach. Legault, 37, started as an assistant coach with the Komets during the 2016-17 season under then-head coach Gary Graham. "Olivier has resigned from the Komets and he is taking time to decide the next step in his coaching career. Olivier loves the organization and we love him and his family," said Komet general manager David Franke. "Sometimes these things happen in sports, but we appreciated everything Olivier has do... Full Story

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• Osmanski Assigned to Maine - Maine Mariners (ECHL)
• Filion Returns to Dawgs - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (SPHL)
• Thunder Returns Home Tonight to Host Tulsa - Wichita Thunder (ECHL)
• Riverhounds Announce First Roster Moves for 2024 - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USL)
• Wilson Marks First Call-Up - Huntsville Havoc (SPHL)
• Panthers Re-Sign Defensive Lineman Jamar Claibourn - Bay Area Panthers (IFL)
• Iowa Wolves Announce Multi-Year Lease Extension at Wells Fargo Arena - Iowa Wolves (G League)
• Earthquakes Sign Benji Kikanović, Paul Marie to New Contracts - San Jose Earthquakes (MLS)
• Charge Strike Gold - Cleveland Charge (G League)
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• Utah Royals sign second free agent, Imani Dorsey - NWSL Deseret News
• City SC won't re-sign defenders John Nelson, Jon Bell, waive top draft pick Owen O'Malley - MLS St. Louis Post-Dispatch
• Associate head coach Olivier Legault resigns from Komets' staff - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
• Adirondack Thunder lose forward Yushiroh Hirano to Utica - ECHL Glens Falls Post-Star
• Atlanta United, Efrain Morales agree to contract - MLS Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• Analyzing Jazz rookies Taylor Hendricks and Brice Sensabaugh G-League play - G League Salt Lake Tribune
• Newfoundland Growlers continue their heartland trip with series in Idaho - ECHL St. John's Telegram
• Williams' leads Skyforce to victory over Cruise - G League KELO
• Oilers make player moves after winning holiday weekend - ECHL Tulsa World
• Pioneer League expands to Oakland, eyes West Coast - PL Missoulian
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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. Minnesota Lynx - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
2. Saskatchewan Roughriders - Canadian Football League (CFL)
3. Edmonton Oil Kings - Western Hockey League (WHL)
4. Edmonton Elks - Canadian Football League (CFL)
5. Corpus Christi Hooks - Texas League (TL)
6. Fresno Grizzlies - California League (CalL)
7. Colorado Rapids - Major League Soccer (MLS)
8. South Bend Cubs - Midwest League (MWL)
9. Charlotte FC - Major League Soccer (MLS)
10. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)

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

• Oakland Ballers - Pioneer League (PL)
• Fort Lauderdale - USL Super League (USLSL)
• Huntington - Appalachian League (ApL)
• Chicago Rush - Arena Football League (AFL3)
• Arizona Bandits - Arena Football League (AFL3)
• Georgia Force - Arena Football League (AFL3)
• Minnesota Myth - Arena Football League (AFL3)
• Denver Outlaws - Premier Lacrosse League (PLL)
• Chattanooga FC - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Philadelphia Soul - Arena Football League (AFL3)

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
Outdoor Football
CFL, USFL, XFL

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

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