Football Royalty to Lead Monroe's New Team

MONROE, LA: The Arena League and the Monroe Greenheads proudly announced today at Hotel Monroe, the hiring of Terry Bowden as Head Coach and Director of Football Operations. "I have long respected coach Bowden and am thrilled to have him as part of The Arena League," stated league commissioner and Hall-of-Famer Tim Brown, "He is going to bring so much to the Greenheads both on and off the field." Bowden, compiled a career record of 187-148-2 in 28 seasons as a collegiate head football co... Full Story

Supernovas Ride Record Nights from Oglivie, Londot to Four-Set Win over Atlanta

ATLANTA - The Omaha Supernovas leaned on historic performances from libero Elena Oglivie and opposite Emily Londot to overcome a late first-set deficit, using that early spark to fuel a 26-24, 25-15, 15-25, 25-19 win over the Atlanta Vibe (8-11) on Thursday night at the Georgia State Convocation Center in front of 2,750. Trailing 19-12 late in the first set, the Supernovas (11-10) strung together two separate four-point runs, with an Aiko Jones kill in between, to tie the score at 20. After trading points with the Vibe, Omaha trailed again at 23-21 and faced set point following a Pia Timmer... Full Story

RidgeYaks Win First Game on Opening Day 5-4 in Nail-Biter over Delmarva

SALEM Va. - The Salem RidgeYaks (1-0) opened a new era Thursday night with a 5-4 victory over the Delmarva Shorebirds (0-1) to win their first game in RidgeYaks identity history at Carilion Clinic Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark. After 16 years of being known as the Salem Red Sox, the team underwent a rebrand in November, introducing the Salem RidgeYaks. After months of excitement and anticipation, the wait is over, and the Yaks start the year 1-0. The Yaks used a blend of new talent and returners to get the job done. On the hill, 21-year-old Dylan Brown out of Old Dominion University, ... Full Story

Howlers Win Opening Game over Kannapolis

In Hill City's inaugural game, the Howlers reigned victorious over the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 4-3 away from home in Kannapolis. This game marked the first season opening victory for the franchise since 2021, a 16-3 win over Fredericksburg. The Hill City offense howled to life to start 2026, scattering 13 hits as a team, with eight of the nine hitters getting on the board including multi-hit games by four different players. The scoring got started on the other side, as White Sox #5 prospect and 2025 10th overall pick shortstop Billy Carlson drove home a run on his first professional... Full Story

• Football Royalty to Lead Monroe's New Team - Monroe Greenheads (TAL)
• Battery Travel to Louisville for Easter Weekend Fixture on Saturday - Charleston Battery (USL)
• Houston Gamblers Set for Electric Home Opener with "All in on H-Town" Celebration - Houston Gamblers (UFL)
• Sporting JAX Men Return Home, Open Rivalry with Tampa Bay Rowdies - Sporting Club Jacksonville (USL)
• Barrie Colts Take Game 4 with 9-6 Win over Niagara - Barrie Colts (OHL)
• Taylor's Seventh-Inning Home Run Lifts Tacoma to 3-1 Victory - Tacoma Rainiers (PCL)
• Waters' 3-Run Homer Leads Omaha to Victory - Omaha Storm Chasers (IL)
• Friend, Moon homer as Tortugas take opener, 4-2 - Daytona Tortugas (FSL)
• Pelicans Pummel RiverDogs in Opening Night Blowout 15-0 - Myrtle Beach Pelicans (CarL)
• Thunderbirds Set to Host IceCats for Showdown at Fairgrounds - Twin City Thunderbirds (FPHL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• 'Moment of impact' at hand for Squirrels, GM Anthony Oppermann, at CarMax Park - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch
• New era begins for Akron RubberDucks with new owners and stadium name - EL Akron Beacon Journal
• Hitmen rally to sweep Wheat Kings - WHL Brandon Sun
• Tied to the team: McGee eager as Keys regain Orioles affiliation - SAL Frederick News-Post
• Chiefs shock Prince George with overtime comeback Game 5 win, force Game 6 - WHL KXLY
• Which final four Liberty players will get protections in WNBA expansion draft? - WNBA New York Post
• Phantoms not taking anything for granted ahead of postseason - USHL Youngstown Vindicator
• Hillsboro Hops prepare for 13th season, first season in new stadium - NWL KPTV
• Stockton Ports kicks off baseball season - CalL Stockton Record
• Daytona Tortugas beat Jupiter Hammerheads on Opening Day 2026 - FSL Daytona Beach News-Journal
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Renewal, Fun Mark Durham Bulls Home Opener by Fran Stuchbury
• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury
• 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
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Rough Start Costs Courage against Bay FC by Fran Stuchbury

Durham Bulls mascot Wool E. Bull shoots T-shirts to the crowd (Fran Stuchbury)

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. Last Week around the Leagues
3. Sundown Lounge Coming to Current Landing
4. Philips Backstops Ottawa to 2-0 Road Win in Seattle
5. Reed, St. Louis Defense and Clark Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week
6. Minnesota Frost Acquire Defender Roese from New York
7. New York Sirens Complete Trade, Welcome Forward Denisa Křížová in Exchange for Jincy Roese
8. Crowd of 16,586 Welcomes Captain Hilary Knight Back to Torrent Lineup in 2-0 Loss to Charge
9. Fleet First to Clinch Playoff Berth with 4-2 Win over Reigning Champions
10. PWHL Weekly Notebook

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