Sanders Earns Fourth Win of Season as Iowa Tops Omaha 10-6

DES MOINES, IA. - The Iowa Cubs split the series with the Omaha Storm Chasers this week with a 10-6 win as Carlos Pérez and Kevin Alcántara hit a pair of homers today. The I-Cubs jumped out to an 8-1 lead over the Chasers as Alcántara ripped a two-run shot, his 10th homer of the season. Moises Ballesteros earned himself a two-RBI day before he left the game with cramps on a single and a double. Chase Strumpf reached on a fielder's choice and scored James Triantos for another ru... Full Story

NAL Accepts Renegades' Departure for 2026 Season

Hickory, NC - The National Arena League (NAL) has officially accepted the Beaumont Renegades' request to step away from league participation for the upcoming 2026 season. This decision comes following formal communication from the Renegades organization, and in accordance with NAL governance procedures. While the Renegades do not plan to compete in the 2026 NAL season, the league remains appreciative of their past contributions and the role they played in shaping a competitive 2025 campaign. "The National Arena League and its Board of Directors always strive to act in the best interest o... Full Story

Back-To-Back MVP Brandon Hawkins Returns to Walleye for 2025-26

TOLEDO, OH - Forward Brandon Hawkins will suit up for the Walleye for a fifth consecutive season, agreeing to terms for the 2025-2026 season. Hawkins became just the second player to ever repeat as the league MVP last season, joining Allen's Chad Costello (2015-16, 2016-17) as the only members of the exclusive club in 37 years of ECHL hockey. Named to the All-ECHL First Team for the third consecutive season, Hawkins led the ECHL in scoring for the second consecutive year with 89 points while finishing second with 37 goals and tied for second with 53 assists. He also topped the league wit... Full Story

Mets LHP Sean Manaea to Start Game 1 of Wednesday Doubleheader for Double-A Binghamton

HARTFORD, CT - With Tuesday's postponement, New York Mets LHP Sean Manaea will make a rehab start with Double-A Binghamton in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader at 5 p.m. against the Hartford Yard Goats at Dunkin' Park. OF Jesse Winker, beginning a rehab assignment with the Rumble Ponies, will play in the second game of the doubleheader, which will begin approximately 40 minutes after the conclusion of the first game. Both games will be broadcast on MiLB.TV and WNBF News Radio 1290 AM & 92.1 FM and can be streamed on the WNBF app. Coverage starts prior to the first game at 4:45 p... Full Story

• LA Kings Re-Sign Taylor Ward - Ontario Reign (AHL)
• Giants Select Czech Shutdown Defender Skok in CHL Import Draft - Vancouver Giants (WHL)
• Barnstormers Add Receiver to Roster - Iowa Barnstormers (IFL)
• LA Galaxy Play Host to Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Dignity Health Sports Park on Friday, July 4 - LA Galaxy (MLS)
• Goaltender Dylan Wells Signs One-Year AHL Contract with Tucson Roadrunners - Tucson Roadrunners (AHL)
• Port Huron Inks Bucell for Another Year - Port Huron Prowlers (FPHL)
• Game Preview: Iowa Barnstormers at Massachusetts Pirates - Iowa Barnstormers (IFL)
• Tigers Sign Kor to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement - Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
• Goaltender Kyle Keyser Inks AHL Contract with Eagles - Colorado Eagles (AHL)
• Sanders Earns Fourth Win of Season as Iowa Tops Omaha 10-6 - Iowa Cubs (IL)
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• Railers announce Worcester Sharks night coming to DCU Center next season - ECHL Worcester Telegram & Gazette
• Boston Legacy FC signs first player, midfielder Annie Karich - NWSL Boston Herald
• Dallas Wings sign forward Liatu King to rest-of-season contract - WNBA Dallas Morning News
• ESPN's 'SportsCenter' visits Isotopes Park on nationwide tour - PCL KOBTV
• Missouri basketball alum Phil Pressey named head coach of NBA G Leagues Maine Celtics - G League Columbia Daily Tribubune
• Montreal Put On A Post Expansion Masterclass To Remain A Top Contender - PWHL The Hockey News
• Gallatin stays with Komets, Equipment manager moving to AHL - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
• 2-time MVP Brandon Hawkins returning to Walleye for 2025-26 season - ECHL Toledo Blade
• Longtime Nike executive named interim president of Portlands WNBA team - WNBA KPTV
• Swiss Women's National Team's Lauren Bertolacci to coach Indy Ignite - PVF Indianapolis Star
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• 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
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Courage Shrug off Early Deficit, Super-Subs Lead Comeback Win by Fran Stuchbury
• NCFC Scores Upset Win over League-Leading Louisville by Fran Stuchbury

Ottawa Titans outfielder Nolan McCarthy exchanges high fives

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. New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
6. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
7. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
8. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
9. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
10. Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Last Week around the Leagues
3. Reading Fightin Phils Welcome Diamond Baseball Holdings as New Owner
4. WNBA Announces Expansion to Historic 18 Teams with New Teams in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia
5. Indiana Fever Secure 94-86 Victory on the Road
6. Thornton Out for Remainder of Game
7. MLB All-Star Trevor Cahill Signs with Ghost Peppers
8. Willeman Transferred to the Reds
9. Starters Named for 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game
10. Inter Miami CF Meets PSG in Club World Cup Round of 16

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

• Amarillo Warbirds - National Arena League (NAL)
• Colorado Springs Sky Sox - Pioneer League (PL)
• Philadelphia - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Detroit - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Cleveland - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Golden City Football Club - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Indiana Sentinels - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
• Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Fort Lauderdale United FC - United Soccer League One (USL1)

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, PVF

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