RailRiders Take Game One in 10 Innings

JACKSONVILLE, FL - The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders beat the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 5-4 in 10 innings on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the International League Championship Series at VyStar Ballpark. After the Jumbo Shrimp tied the game in the bottom of the ninth, J.C. Escarra doubled in Andrew Velazquez in the top of the tenth to regain the lead as the RailRiders took a 1-0 series lead. Jacksonville opened a 2-0 lead against Brendan Beck in the bottom of the third on a pair of run-scorin... Full Story

Binghamton Wins Game 2 of Eastern League Championship Series, Forces Winner-Take-All Finale in Erie

ERIE, Pa. - The Binghamton Rumble Ponies defeated the Erie SeaWolves, 5-4, headlined by a four-run seventh inning on Tuesday night at UPMC Park in Game 2 of the Eastern League Championship Series. With the victory, Binghamton tied the best-of-three series and forced a winner-take-all Game 3 of the ELCS, which will be played on Wednesday at 6:35 p.m. in Erie. Binghamton will play for its fourth Eastern League title on Wednesday and Erie will play for its third-straight EL championship. With Binghamton trailing 2-1, the Rumble Ponies plated four runs in the top of the seventh inning and gr... Full Story

Sugar Skulls Announce Rayshaun Kizer as Head Coach

TUCSON, AZ - Tucson Sugar Skulls are proud to announce Rayshaun Kizer as head coach. Kizer brings a wealthy amount of professional football experience both as a coach and a player. He served as Tucson Defensive Coordinator the last 2 seasons with a very aggressive and talented defense. Kizer has a reputation as a defensive mastermind. He led the Omaha Beef to an undefeated CIF Championship, and the Massachusetts Pirates to an 11-5 record as their Head Coach. He is excited to lead our Tucson Sugar Skulls, after serving as our Defensive Coordinator the last two season. "I am super excit... Full Story

Former South Bend Cubs Manager Buddy Bailey Passes Away at 68

SOUTH BEND, IN - Welby Shelton Bailey, or Buddy Bailey as most people called him, had a lifelong love for the game of baseball. Over his 45-year career in baseball, Bailey would do it all, managing at every level of the Minor Leagues, winning league championships, earning Manager of the Year awards, coaching countless players who would reach the Major Leagues, and through it all, becoming the one of the winningest managers in Minor League History. "Buddy meant so much to us, not just as part of our organization, but as fans of baseball," said South Bend Cubs Chairman and Owner Andrew Berlin... Full Story

• Wilderness Carry Momentum into Showcase - Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL)
• RailRiders Take Game One in 10 Innings - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (IL)
• Montgomery Drops Game Two, Forces Winner-Take-All Game Three - Montgomery Biscuits (SL)
• Jacksonville Drops Extra Innings Thriller to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (IL)
• Rockers Take Series Lead with 6-2 Victory - High Point Rockers (AtL)
• Binghamton Wins Game 2 of Eastern League Championship Series, Forces Winner-Take-All Finale in Erie - Binghamton Rumble Ponies (EL)
• NAL Unveils 2026 Schedule - (NAL)
• Rylan Brady Commits to Ncaa Diii Hockey: Trine University - Janesville Jets (NAHL)
• Vegas Knight Hawks Re-Sign Defensive Back James Ceasar - Vegas Knight Hawks (IFL)
• Liranzo's Blast Not Enough as Binghamton Rallies to Force Game Three - Erie SeaWolves (EL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• RailRiders one win from championship after triumph in extras in Jacksonville - IL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
• Lancaster Stormers vs. York Revolution - Atlantic League playoffs [photos] - AtL Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
• Kahleah Copper drains huge 3 in OT in Mercurys 20-point comeback win vs. Lynx in WNBA semis - WNBA Arizona Sports
• Springfield Cardinals defeat Midland Rockhounds in Game 2 of Texas League Championship Series - TL NewsWest9
• City of Modesto approves new professional baseball team after Nuts' departure - PL NewsBreak - Modesto
• Mercury snap back from 20-point deficit to beat Lynx 89-83 in OT and even WNBA semifinal series - WNBA Daily Independent
• A look toward future: How did Twins top 10 prospects perform this year? - IL St. Paul Pioneer Press
• Legendary minor league baseball manager Buddy Bailey dies - IL KCCI
• Dallas reviews $48.6M Dallas Wings practice facility plan - WNBA NBC DFW
• Valkyries face pivotal offseason with big decisions ahead - WNBA San Jose Mercury News
• 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
• Pair of Early Goals Stake Courage to 2-1 Victory over Angel City by Fran Stuchbury
• North Carolina FC Takes Advantage of El Paso Aggresiveness to Cement a Win by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger

Montgomery Biscuits shortstop Brayden Taylor (right) and Bench Coach Ronnie Richardson (Matt Austin)

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. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
6. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
7. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
8. Indiana Fever - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
9. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
10. Denver Summit FC - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)

1. San Diego FC Defeats Club Tijuana 4-2 in Inaugural Baja Cup at Snapdragon Stadium
2. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
3. Schedule Set for Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces in 2025 WNBA Semifinals
4. Son Hat Trick and Record-Setting Bouanga Goal Lead LAFC to 4-1 Win over Real Salt Lake
5. Nashville SC Schedule: September 22-28, 2025
6. Battle Jacks Announce New Leadership, Roster Signings, and 2026 Upgrades
7. Last Week around the Leagues
8. Anaheim Ducks Announce Training Camp Roster Moves
9. Indiana Fever Advance to 2025 WNBA Semifinals
10. LAFC Hosts Real Salt Lake for Noche de Carlos Vela at BMO Stadium on Sunday, September 21

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

• Sacramento-Cordova - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
• Modesto - Pioneer League (PL)
• Mobile - SPHL (SPHL)
• Trenton - ECHL (ECHL)
• New Mexico Chupacabras - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• Augusta - ECHL (ECHL)
• Kentucky Barrels - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Dallas Bulls - National Arena League (NAL)
• Grand Forks - Northwoods League Softball (NWLS)
• D.C. - Major League Volleyball (MLV)

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

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