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 move... Full Story

Former Royal Jonathan Quick Announces Retirement

Reading, PA - Former Reading Royals' goaltender Jonathan Quick announced that his start on Monday for the New York Rangers will be the last of his 19-season professional career. Quick, 40, began his professional career with the Royals in 2007-08 out of college at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. In 38 games with the Royals, Quick hoisted a record of 23-11-3 with a 2.79 goals against average and a .905 save percentage. He notched a goal, the lone in franchise history and ninth in ECHL history, while earning a shutout in Pensacola on October 24, 2007, in a 3-0 Royals' win. He became t... Full Story

Cutters Announce Field Staff for 100th Anniversary Season

The Williamsport Crosscutters have announced additions to the 2026 coaching staff under 2nd year manager Kenny Thomas for Journey Bank Ballpark's 100th anniversary season. Hitting coach Sean Miller returns to the coaching staff for a 3rd season. On his return to Billtown he stated, "I'm extremely excited to be back for another season with the Cutters and the great fans in Williamsport." Miller was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 10th round of the 2015 draft out of USC Aiken, where he played for Cutters manager Kenny Thomas. The former infielder spent time in the Twins and Baltimore Or... Full Story

Battlehawks Rally to Defeat Stallions in Thrilling 34-30 Victory

ST. LOUIS, Missouri - The St. Louis Battlehawks stormed back from two 10-point deficits to defeat the Birmingham Stallions 34-30 on Sunday afternoon at The Dome at America's Center. Wide receiver Hakeem Butler had 146 yards on 4 receptions and a touchdown in the win. Quarterback Harrison Frost went 9 for 15 for 148 yards and 3 touchdowns in his Battlehawks debut. The Battlehawks' defense dominated the first quarter. Linebacker Jordan Williams picked off quarterback Matt Corral's first pass attempt for a 10-yard touchdown return and the first Battlehawks pick-six at the Dome since Callahan O... Full Story

• Loggers to Welcome Former Brewer Jeff Cirillo on Opening Day - La Crosse Loggers (Northwoods)
• Old Glory DC Engages Rugby Legend Blaine Scully as a Senior Advisor - Old Glory DC (MLR)
• Wings Win Dakota Buffalo Cup to Cap off Regular Season - Aberdeen Wings (NAHL)
• SKC Begins U.S. Open Cup Play on Tuesday - Sporting Kansas City (MLS)
• Vancouver Goldeneyes Announce April 25 Home Game to Start at 4 p.m. Pt - Vancouver Goldeneyes (PWHL)
• Renegades RHP Luis Serna Named SAL Pitcher of the Week - Hudson Valley Renegades (SAL)
• Rivermen Advance to President's Cup Semifinals against Knoxville - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL)
• Match Preview: Nashville SC at Club América - Nashville SC (MLS)
• Mammoth Announce NLL Quarterfinals Date as Loud House Prepares to Host Postseason Showdown - Colorado Mammoth (NLL)
• Schmidt Looking to Continue Building Game in Offseason - Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• FC Naples games become Saturday night destination for Collier County families - USL1 WINK
• Phillies' Zack Wheeler, Yankees' Anthony Volpe to rehab in Somerset - EL Trentonian
• Valkyries re-sign All-Star Kayla Thornton to one-year deal - WNBA San Jose Mercury News
• After DWI arrest, Aviators coach Ted Ginn Jr. sidelined for loss to Renegades - UFL NewsBreak - Arlington
• Lugnuts' Davis Diaz named Midwest League player of week - MWL Lansing State Journal
• Nashville SC preparing for Estadio Azteca challenge against Club America - MLS Nashville Tennessean
• Hickory NC Crawdads win series over Kannapolis - CarL Hickory Daily Record
• Lookouts Dominate Barons In Series Finale - SL Chattanoogan
• No Carles Gil goals? No problem, so far, for the Revolution. - MLS Boston Globe
• 2026 WNBA Draft: Who fits Indiana Fever roster? Raven Johnson, Gabriela Jaquez - WNBA Indianapolis Star
• 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

Hudson Valley Renegades RHP Luis Serna (Dave Janosz/Dynamic Elements Photo)

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. PWHL Weekly Notebook
5. LAFC Faces Cruz Azul in First Match of Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinal Series at BMO Stadium on Tuesday
6. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
7. Carla MacLeod to Step Away, Irwrin Assumes Reins
8. Reed, Vaughns, Kidd and Hoyland Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week
9. PWHL Player Safety Committee Announces Disciplinary Action
10. Start Time Announced for April 18 Away Game Versus the Seattle Torrent

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