Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

BASEBALL American Association: The Kane County (IL) Cougars, the 2025 season champion of the independent American Association, won the recent 2026 Baseball Champions League tournament that included 2025 champions from five other international leagues in Mexico, Venezuela, Taiwan, Cuba and Nicaragua. The league's Winnipeg Goldeyes will play a game (July 31) during the 2026 season as the Manitoba Mosquitoes in recognition of the mosquito, the area's summertime winged pest. Eastern League: Th... Full Story

Marksmen Head Coach, Kyle Sharkey Announces Resignation

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Fayetteville Marksmen, proud members of the SPHL, announced Monday that Head Coach Kyle Sharkey has announced his resignation. "I would like to thank the Marksmen organization especially Chuck (Norris), Lanai (Norris), and Alex (Wall) for providing me an opportunity for me to develop and grow as a hockey coach over the last three seasons," said Sharkey. "I've thoroughly enjoyed my time being here, and I appreciate the Fayetteville community for welcoming my family and I with open arms." The Organization will immediately begin the search for a new head coach, and ... Full Story

Two-Time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese Joins Atlanta Dream

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Dream has acquired two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese from the Chicago Sky in exchange for the Dream's first-round picks in 2027 and 2028. As part of the trade, Atlanta also receives the right to swap second-round picks with Chicago in 2028. Reese, one of the most exciting players in the WNBA, brings her star power and championship pedigree to a team that had a historic 2025 season under first-year Head Coach Karl Smesko. "Angel is a dynamic talent and a perfect fit for what we are building in Atlanta," said Dream General Manager Dan Padover. "She has already proven... Full Story

Stockton Advances to NBA G League Finals for Second Straight Season

STOCKTON, Calif. - The No. 3 seed Stockton Kings, the NBA G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings, stunned the top-seeded South Bay Lakers, 101-97, in the Western Conference Finals of the 2026 NBA G League Playoffs presented by Google, punching their ticket to the NBA G League Finals for a second consecutive season. Forward DaQuan Jeffries led Stockton with 27 points, adding five assists and two blocks. Guard Dexter Dennis scored 19 points and knocked down six three-pointers, while Jameer Nelson Jr. contributed 18 points off the bench. Forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. and center Gabe Levin ea... Full Story

• Winterhawks Forward Domenichelli Invited to Switzerland World U18 Championships Camp - Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
• Zimbabwean International Tatenda Mkuruva Re-Signs with Detroit City FC for 2026 Campaign - Detroit City FC (USL)
• Crown Legacy FC Named MLS NEXT Pro Team of the Matchweek for Week 5 - Crown Legacy FC (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Purpura Named ECHL Goaltender of the Week - Savannah Ghost Pirates (ECHL)
• Tylec, Orrey, Lendak Named USHL Players of the Week - (USHL)
• Marksmen Head Coach, Kyle Sharkey Announces Resignation - Fayetteville Marksmen (SPHL)
• Tanaka Brings Home First Home Win for Utah Royals FC - Utah Royals FC (NWSL)
• Walk-Offs, Upsets, and Bounce-Backs Highlight Week Two - (UFL)
• Vancouver Rise FC Academy's Chloe Taylor and Kylie Sandulak Called up for Canada U-20 Camp - Vancouver Rise FC (NSL)
• Goalkeeper Chris Brady Selected to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 6 - Chicago Fire FC (MLS)
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• WNBA free agency begins, with a fast-track window for offers - WNBA My Northwest
• Legacy bolster back line by adding Sam Angel on loan - NWSL Boston Globe
• Atlanta Dream acquires two-time All-Star Angel Reese in trade - WNBA Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• Stockton Kings return to NBA G League Finals, upset South Bay Lakers - G League Stockton Record
• PWHL game in New York sets new US pro women's hockey attendance mark - PWHL Bergen Record
• Greensboro, Stockton to meet in NBA G League playoffs - G League Greensboro News and Record
• Angel Reese: Chicago Sky trade star to Atlanta Dream - WNBA Chicago Tribune
• Hot Rods split doubleheader with Dash - SAL Bowling Green Daily News
• CarMax Park has toilet paper ready, unlike predecessor - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch
• Twin City Thunderbirds eliminated from FPHL playoff race - FPHL Winston-Salem Journal
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

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• Reed, St. Louis Defense and Clark Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week by Fran Stuchbury
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury

Savannah Ghost Pirates goaltender Vinnie Purpura

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. Inter Toronto FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
6. Indiana Fever - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
7. Seattle Torrent - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
8. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
9. Vancouver Goldeneyes - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
10. Stockton Kings - NBA G League (G League)

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2. Last Week around the Leagues
3. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
4. Reed, St. Louis Defense and Clark Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week
5. Minnesota Frost Acquire Defender Roese from New York
6. New York Sirens Complete Trade, Welcome Forward Denisa Křížová in Exchange for Jincy Roese
7. ALPB Draft Starts with 53-Year-Old Knuckleballer
8. Philips Backstops Ottawa to 2-0 Road Win in Seattle
9. PWHL Weekly Notebook
10. Sirens Announce Roster Moves Before Deadline

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

• Houston Comets - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Mid-South Pro Hockey - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Hamilton - American Hockey League (AHL)
• RedPocket Mobiles - Pioneer League (PL)
• Texas Volts - Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL)
• Utah Talons - Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL)
• Oklahoma City Spark - Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL)
• Portland Cascade - Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL)
• Carolina Blaze - Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL)
• Grand Junction Razorback Suckers - 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
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, 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

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