Last Week around the Leagues

This past week the ECHL's Utah Grizzlies announced they are relocating to Trenton, New Jersey next season; the New York Atlas won the Premier Lacrosse League Championship; the Everett AquaSox won the Northwest League title; and the Houston SaberCats revealed they won't be competing in Major League Rugby next season. Highlights from this week come from the ECHL, North American Hockey League, Premier Lacrosse League, National Lacrosse League, Northwest League, Pioneer League, Pacific Coast Leag... Full Story

Cougars Walk-Off Winners in Dramatic Game 1

Geneva, IL - It came down to the wire in Game 1 of the Miles Wolff Cup Finals between the Kane County Cougars and Sioux Falls Canaries. But when the dust settled on a rowdy night in Geneva, it was the Cougars storming the field in celebration after Marcus Chiu drove in Trendon Craig to take Game 1 of the Miles Wolff Cup Final 4-3. After Jack Fox pitched a scoreless top of the first, the Cougars (6-3) got to work against Matt Solter. Trendon Craig worked a leadoff walk and stole second base. Then, Todd Lott poked a ball down the right field line that landed fair, scoring Craig from first and... Full Story

Lara Named Southern League Player of the Week

BILOXI, MS - Minor League Baseball announced today that Biloxi Shuckers outfielder Luis Lara has been named the Southern League Player of the Week. It marks the first weekly award of Lara's career and his first MiLB award since he was named a MiLB.com Brewers Organizational All-Star in 2023. Lara is the fourth Shuckers hitter to earn a weekly Southern League honor and the first since Garrett Spain on August 25. During the Shuckers six-game series at Birmingham to finish the regular season, Lara went 8-for-18 with 2 doubles, a home run, 7 walks and 3 stolen bases. Lara finished the week by r... Full Story

Racing's Game at Seattle to Resume Tuesday as DeMelo Recovers

Racing Louisville FC's game at Seattle Reign FC will resume at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday behind closed doors at Lumen Field. The clubs will pick up play at the start of the second half with the score 0-0. Fans can watch on on NWSL+, the league's free digital streaming platform, and Paramount+. Originally started Sunday night, Racing at Seattle was abandoned after Louisville midfielder Savannah DeMelo experienced a medical emergency on the field. DeMelo, who received immediate on-field care from medical personnel, was stable and alert after the incident. She is awake and in good spirits at ... Full Story

• Cougars Walk-Off Winners in Dramatic Game 1 - Kane County Cougars (AA)
• Jacksonville Sharks to Host Free Agent Tryout - Jacksonville Sharks (IFL)
• Reigning National Champion Vegas Knight Hawks to Host Open Tryouts - Vegas Knight Hawks (IFL)
• Balanced Offense Spurs Opening Weekend Sweep of Springfield - Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL)
• Lara Named Southern League Player of the Week - Biloxi Shuckers (SL)
• Gladiators Re-Sign Forward Carson Denomie - Atlanta Gladiators (ECHL)
• Game 2 Preview: Valkyries vs. Lynx - 9/17/25 - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA)
• Rhinos Home Opener this Weekend - El Paso Rhinos (NAHL)
• OHL Friday Night Faceoff: Owen Sound at London - Owen Sound Attack (OHL)
• Racing's Game at Seattle to Resume Tuesday as DeMelo Recovers - Racing Louisville FC (NWSL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Topes Notes: One final homestand before sun sets on Isotopes season - PCL Albuquerque Journal
• Chukars advance to Pioneer League Championship Series - PL Idaho Falls Post Register
• Indiana Fever's Damiris Dantas concussion out for Game 2 of WNBA Playoffs - WNBA Indianapolis Star
• Atlanta Gladiators Sign Forward Carson Denomie - ECHL Gwinnett Daily Post
• Update: Racing Louisville's DeMelo 'in good spirits' after Sunday's medical scare in Seattle - NWSL WDRB
• Allen Americans player Orca Wiesblatt dies in car accident - ECHL Allen American
• Winning is fun: NaLyssa Smith shining in Aces playoff run - WNBA Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Comets re-sign rookie goalkeeper Julio Coronado - MASL Independence Examiner
• In Portland, we dont get Red Sox top prospects for long - EL Portland Press Herald
• With MLS playoffs closing in, Portland Timbers Phil Neville is looking for clubs killer instinct - MLS Portland Oregonian
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• 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
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Late Utah Goal Leads to Split Points, Lost Opportunity for Courage by Fran Stuchbury

Grand Rapids Rise libero Elena Oglivie (Nicolas Carrillo)

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. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
9. Denver Summit FC - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
10. Indiana Fever - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)

1. Remembering Orca Wiesblatt: A Life and Career Gone Too Soon
2. Last Week around the Leagues
3. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
4. Indiana Fever to Face Atlanta Dream in First Round of 2025 WNBA Playoffs
5. Americans Mourning the Loss of One of Their Own
6. LAFC Faces San Jose Earthquakes at Levi's Stadium on Saturday, September 13
7. Sugar Skulls and Coach Billy Back Part Ways
8. Warriors Mourn Passing of Former Booster Club President
9. Oshawa FireWolves Officially Announced as Name of NLL Franchise
10. Game Preview: Dallas Wings vs. Phoenix Mercury - September 11

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

• 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)
• Pueblo Punishers - National Arena League (NAL)
• Columbus - United Football League (UFL)
• Amarillo Warbirds - National Arena League (NAL)

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