Dallas Wings Select Azzi Fudd No. 1 Overall in 2026 WNBA Draft

New York, NY - The Dallas Wings selected University of Connecticut guard Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick in Monday's WNBA Draft 2026 presented by State Street Investment Management SPY. A 5-11 sharpshooting guard, Fudd comes to Dallas after five years with the Huskies, including the 2025 NCAA Championship season. "Azzi Fudd is one of the best shooters in our game today," said Dallas Wing Executive Vice President and General Manager Curt Miller. "She has a lightning-quick release and her... Full Story

Anthony Volpe Currently Scheduled for MLB Rehab Assignment in Somerset on Tuesday

Bridgewater, New Jersey - The New York Yankees are currently scheduling for SS Anthony Volpe to commence an MLB rehab assignment with the Double-A Somerset Patriots on Tuesday, April 14. The Patriots take on the Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies) at TD Bank Ballpark at 6:35 pm. Volpe was placed on the 10-day injured list on 3/22/26 for left shoulder surgery recovery. He hit .212/.272/.391 for the Yankees in 2025 with 65 R, 114 H, 32 2B, 4 3B, 19 HR, 72 RBI and 18 SB in 153 games. The Yankees selected Volpe in the first round of the 2019 MLB Draft out of Delbarton High School i... Full Story

Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

BASEBALL California League: The Single-A California League recently started its 2026 season and again has eight teams aligned in four-team North and South divisions with each team playing 132 games through September 6, 2026. There were three changes in the league's MLB affiliations after the 2025 season. The Seattle Mariners moved their North Division Modesto Nuts affiliate to San Bernardino and became a new version of the Inland Empire 66ers in the South Division; the Los Angeles Angels moved their Inland Empire 66ers affiliate to Rancho Cucamonga as a new version of the Rancho Cucamonga Q... Full Story

Angels' 2025 7th Round Pick Lucas Mahlstedt Joins Trash Pandas

MADISON, AL - The Angels announced on Monday the following roster moves prior to Tuesday's 6:05 pm CT series opener against the Birmingham Barons at Toyota Field. RHP Roman Phansalkar was given his unconditional release by the Angels, and RHP Lucas Mahlstedt (MALL-sted) was transferred to Rocket City from High-A Tri-City. Mahlstedt, 23, a native of Ormond Beach, FL, was selected by the Angels in the seventh round of the 2025 Draft out of Clemson. In his first two professional appearances with Tri-City, he has allowed two runs on four hits over 2.2 innings, striking out seven without issuing... Full Story

• Regiment Fall 4-1 to Armada in Game Three - Newfoundland Regiment (QMJHL)
• Premier Lacrosse League Names Tyler Low General Manager of the New York Atlas - New York Atlas (PLL)
• San Diego Sockers Match Preview - RNC Semi-Final Match 1 at St. Louis 4-17 - San Diego Sockers (MASL)
• PWHL Weekly Notebook - (PWHL)
• Dallas Wings Select Azzi Fudd No. 1 Overall in 2026 WNBA Draft - Dallas Wings (WNBA)
• Storm Select Awa Fam with the No. 3 Overall Pick - Seattle Storm (WNBA)
• Colts Carry 2-0 Series Lead into Ottawa for Games 3 and 4 - Barrie Colts (OHL)
• Lloyd, Kojima Earn Player of the Week Honors - (LOVB)
• Anthony Volpe Currently Scheduled for MLB Rehab Assignment in Somerset on Tuesday - Somerset Patriots (EL)
• Update on Ty Halaburda - Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Iowa Cubs hurler Jaxon Wiggins bumped up to No. 1 in Cubs rankings - IL Des Moines Register
• Yankees Anthony Volpe returning to Somerset for rehab start - EL Bridgewater Courier-News
• Indiana Fever pick Raven Johnson in first round of WNBA Draft 2026, roster - WNBA Indianapolis Star
• Midland RockHounds return home to host San Antonio - TL Midland Reporter Telegram
• Columbus Crew striker Wessam Abou Ali suffers ACL injury - MLS Columbus Dispatch
• Nashville SC calls brawl at Geodis Park an isolated incident - MLS Nashville Tennessean
• Bridgeport Islanders will have at least one more home game - AHL Hartford Courant
• Athletics Zack Gelof expands repertoire in springs, earns callup from Aviators - PCL Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Hearts of Pine's Wada expected out for season - USL1 Portland Press Herald
• Portland Fire sign top expansion draft pick Bridget Carleton, pair of free agents - WNBA KPTV
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• 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

Seattle Seawolves vs. Anthem RC

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. Last Week around the Leagues
2. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
3. Reed, Vaughns, Kidd and Hoyland Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week
4. PWHL Player Safety Committee Announces Disciplinary Action
5. Indiana Fever Bolster Roster with Addition of Forward Monique Billings
6. Boston Explodes to 5-1 Win over Vancouver in PWHL Takeover Tour Finale in Edmonton
7. Inside the UFL
8. Goldeneyes Close out Road Trip with Takeover Tour Loss to Boston in Edmonton
9. Schafzahl Snaps Montréal Shutout Streak in Torrent Loss to Victoire
10. Sceptres Move Munroe to LTIR, Sign Baskin

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

• Nashville - UPSHOT League (UPSHOT)
• 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)

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