Paige Bueckers Named WNBA Rookie of the Month

Arlington, TX - Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers was named WNBA Rookie of the Month for June, the league announced today. This is Bueckers' first Rookie of the Month honor and the first for a Wings newcomer since 2019. Over seven games in June, Bueckers averaged 21.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.7 steals, 0.9 blocks, .475 shooting from the field and .929 from the free-throw line. Her scoring average ranked third among all players and first among guards, while her steals clip ranked n... Full Story

Kickham Named ALPB Pitcher of the Month

(New York) - Outfielder Dylan Rock of the Lexington Legends and left-handed pitcher Mike Kickham of the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars have been honored as the Atlantic League's Players of the Month for June 2025. Rock, the Player of the Month, tied a professional baseball record by hitting a home run in eight consecutive games while Kickham, the Pitcher of the Month, threw just the eighth no-hitter in league history. Rock, 26, tied a professional baseball record by hitting a home run in eight consecutive games. The streak started June 18 with a ninth inning home run against the Gastonia Ghost P... Full Story

Lexington Sporting Club Names Masaki Hemmi as Head Coach of Gainbridge Super League Women's Team

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Lexington Sporting Club is proud to welcome Masaki Hemmi as the new head coach of the club's women's team, which will compete in the upcoming 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League season. Hemmi joins Lexington following a successful stint as interim head coach of Chicago Stars FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). He stepped into the role earlier this year and helped stabilize the team's performance, earning a draw in his first match and bringing fresh energy to the squad. "I'm incredibly excited and truly honored to have the opportunity to lead Lexington Sporting C... Full Story

Emeralds Offense Continues to Dominate against Hops

EUGENE, OR - The Emeralds defeated the Hillsboro Hops by a final score of 10-2. Eugene has now taken a 2-0 series lead and have won 4 straight games. They move to 8-2 to start the 2nd half. The Emeralds bats stayed hot in tonight's game as they pushed home 2 runs in the 1st inning. Scott Bandura singled and stole 2nd base for his 27th stolen base of the year. Jonah Cox ripped a triple to score Bandura for the first run of the night. Cox has now tripled in consecutive games to start the series. Bo Davidson hit him home on a sac-fly to give Eugene a 2-0 lead. In the bottom of the 2nd the E... Full Story

• San Antonio FC Acquires Harvey Neville on Loan from Phoenix Rising FC - San Antonio FC (USL)
• Former Spartanburgers Outfielder Keith Jones II Named SAL Player of the Month - Hub City Spartanburgers (SAL)
• Aracena Named FSL Pitcher of the Month for June - St. Lucie Mets (FSL)
• RHP Jonah Tong Named Eastern League Pitcher of the Month for June - Binghamton Rumble Ponies (EL)
• Portland Timbers Transfer Defender Claudio Bravo to Argentinian Side Argentinos Juniors - Portland Timbers (MLS)
• Henry Baez Named Texas League Pitcher of the Month - San Antonio Missions (TL)
• Iowa Wild Signs Mike Koster, Ryan Mcguire, and Will Zmolek to AHL Contracts - Iowa Wild (AHL)
• El Paso Locomotive FC Ready up for Texas-Sized Showdown with San Antonio FC - El Paso Locomotive FC (USL)
• Phoenix Rising Loan Defender Harvey Neville to San Antonio FC - Phoenix Rising FC (USL)
• Natalie Nakase Named WNBA Coach of the Month for June - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA)
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• Loons at FC Dallas: Keys to the match, projected lineup and a prediction - MLS St. Paul Pioneer Press
• Paige Bueckers knee injury concern shut down by Wings head coach - WNBA NewsBreak - Arlington
• Trash Pandas snap 16-game losing streak in win against the Knoxville Smokies - SL WAFF
• Yard Goats ranked top Double-A ballpark for 5th time, Fisher Cats rank 4th - EL Manchester Union Leader
• Buffalo Pro Soccer ends bid for stadium by chemical plant - USL Buffalo News
• Sioux City Explorers rally late to beat Kane County - AA Sioux City Journal
• 'That's a huge milestone': RedHawks on pace to reach 5-millionth fan milestone later in July - AA Fargo Forum
• Lookouts Out Pitch Barons For Second Straight Night - SL Chattanoogan
• Owen Caissie is shining as Iowa Cubs' power-hitting prospect - IL Des Moines Register
• Knoxville Smokies eye Southern League title after first half of season - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Courage Shrug off Early Deficit, Super-Subs Lead Comeback Win by Fran Stuchbury
• NCFC Scores Upset Win over League-Leading Louisville by Fran Stuchbury

St. Lucie Mets pitcher Wellington Aracena

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. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
6. New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
7. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
8. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
9. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
10. Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Last Week around the Leagues
3. WNBA Announces Expansion to Historic 18 Teams with New Teams in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia
4. Indiana Fever Secure 94-86 Victory on the Road
5. Thornton Out for Remainder of Game
6. Starters Named for 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game
7. MLB All-Star Trevor Cahill Signs with Ghost Peppers
8. Willeman Transferred to the Reds
9. Inter Miami CF Meets PSG in Club World Cup Round of 16
10. Thunder Welcomed 11 Millionth Fan in Franchise History Friday

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

• Amarillo Warbirds - National Arena League (NAL)
• Colorado Springs Sky Sox - Pioneer League (PL)
• Philadelphia - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Detroit - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Cleveland - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Golden City Football Club - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Indiana Sentinels - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
• Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Fort Lauderdale United FC - United Soccer League One (USL1)

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, PVF

SOCCER
Indoor Soccer
MASL
Outdoor Soccer
CPL, MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, USL, USL1
Women's Soccer
NSL, NWSL, USLSL, WPSL Pro