Marlins' 2025 NL All-Star Stowers to Join Jacksonville on Rehab Assigment

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Miami Marlins' outfielder Kyle Stowers is scheduled to begin an injury rehabilitation assignment for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in Friday's 6:35 p.m. contest against the Norfolk Tides from Harbor Park. A 2025 National League All-Star, Stowers opened the 2026 season on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 hamstring strain. In 2025 with the Marlins, the outfielder played in 117 games, slashing .288/.368/.544/.912 with 21 doubles, three triples, 25 homers and 73 RBIs. ... Full Story

Major Arena Soccer League Coming to PPL Center in Allentown, PA

Allentown, PA - The Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) alongside Rob and Jim Brooks, have announced today that a new professional indoor soccer team will be taking the field in the Lehigh Valley, bringing a fast-growing sports experience right to Downtown Allentown. "As kids growing up playing soccer, Jim and I followed Professional Indoor Soccer and attended many games. We've always admired the skill, intensity, and passion of the game and its players, and we're excited to bring that same high level of talent and energy to the Lehigh Valley," said owner Rob Brooks. "Just as importantly, w... Full Story

Inside the UFL

Week two of the United Football League season saw the Dallas Renegades continue their dominance on offense, while the DC Defenders and Houston Gamblers rebounded from disappointing week one losses to score victories. Dallas showcased another impressive performance on offense in their 31-15 victory over the St. Louis Battlehawks to improve to 2-0. Through two games Renegades quarterback Austin Reed has completed 48 passes for 616 yards and seven touchdowns. Tyler Vaughns has caught 18 of those throws for 290 yards and four scores, "Be careful about dominant," said Renegades Head Coach Ric... Full Story

Tom Backemeyer Named Louisville Bats' New General Manager

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - The Louisville Bats, in conjunction with ownership group Diamond Baseball Holdings, today announced the hiring of experienced baseball executive Tom Backemeyer as the club's General Manager. Team President Greg Galliette will continue in his role. "I am honored to join one of the most iconic franchises in Minor League Baseball," Backemeyer said. "The history and success of the Louisville Bats speak for themselves, and I'm proud to be a part of this organization. I look forward to working with Greg and the talented staff in our front office as we continue to provide af... Full Story

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• The Rowdies in the '90s - Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• RidgeYaks' bullpen shines in win over Wilson - CarL Roanoke Times & World News
• Pro indoor soccer team coming to Allentown's PPL Center - MASL Allentown Morning Call
• Sky reportedly in talks to trade Ariel Atkins for Rickea Jackson - WNBA Chicago Sun Times
• Polanco, Mateo power Hot Rods past Rome - SAL Bowling Green Daily News
• United Football League to launch Oklahoma City expansion team for the 2028 season - UFL New York Newsday
• Lookouts Remain Perfect On The Season With 4-2 Victory - SL Chattanoogan
• United Football League team coming to Oklahoma City in 2028 - UFL KOCO
• Adirondack Thunder snap losing streak, can clinch playoffs - ECHL Glens Falls Post-Star
• Season ends for LOVB Nebraska, Supernovas still going - MLV Omaha World-Herald
• Greensboro comes back to take Game 1 of NBA G League Finals - G League Greensboro News and Record
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury
• Reed, Vaughns, Kidd and Hoyland Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week by Fran Stuchbury
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Courage Draw Portland in Four-Goal Battle by Fran Stuchbury
• Renewal, Fun Mark Durham Bulls Home Opener by Fran Stuchbury

Shane Stossel with Mansfield University (Mansfield University Athletics)

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)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Match Preview: Nashville SC vs. Club América
3. Last Week around the Leagues
4. Inside the UFL
5. Abstreiter Leads Montréal to 3-0 Win over Ottawa in Front of 17,114
6. Toronto Takes Down Ottawa 2-1 in PWHL's Calgary Debut
7. LAFC Faces Cruz Azul in First Match of Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinal Series at BMO Stadium on Tuesday
8. New York Steals 2-1 Shootout Win over Seattle in Front of Record-Setting crowd at Madison Square Garden
9. Ducks Sign Trevor Bauer
10. PWHL Set for Historic Night at Madison Square Garden as Momentum Continues to Surge Across the League

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

• Lehigh Valley - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
• Oklahoma City - United Football League (UFL)
• 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)

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