Strykers Appoint Onua Obasi Head Coach

Ontario, Calif. - The Empire Strykers today announced they have appointed Onua Obasi the club's new head coach, with Paul Wright departing after one year and four months in charge of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) side. Obasi made his MASL debut as a player in 2014 and has suited up for four different franchises over the past decade. He has also made close to 140 appearances in the North American Soccer League (NASL) and the top tier of the United Soccer Leagues (USL). The Strykers fron... Full Story

Wisconsin Herd Announces 2024-25 Opening Night Roster

OSHKOSH, Wis. - The Wisconsin Herd, NBA G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks, has finalized its roster to begin the 2024-25 season. The roster includes 10 Herd players and three players on a Two-Way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Herd roster is led by Milwaukee Bucks Two-Way players Liam Robbins, Stanley Umude and returning for his second season Ryan Rollins. Three players will join the Herd as affiliate players: Philip Alston, Henry Ellenson and Jalen Lewis. The roster also includes four returning players James Akinjo, Yor Anei, Stephen Thompson Jr. and Ibou Badji. Three pl... Full Story

Maine Celtics Tip off 2024-25 Season Tonight

PORTLAND, ME - With a finalized roster, the Maine Celtics will tip off the 2024-25 NBA G League season tonight at Long Island. The Celtics return to action fresh off their most successful playoff run in franchise history. Maine begins its first Eastern Conference title defense with a pair of games on the road before returning for next week's home opener on Nov. 15 vs. Westchester. Featuring four players from last year's historic roster, Maine will be led by returning Two-Way Players JD Davison and Drew Peterson, with Boston Celtics rookie Anton Watson the third Two-Way Player on the squad. ... Full Story

Dallas Wings Name Curt Miller Executive Vice President and General Manager

Arlington, TX - The Dallas Wings announced the hiring of Curt Miller as Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager on Friday. Miller comes to the Wings after a two-year stint as Head Coach of the Los Angeles Sparks. Prior to his time in LA, Miller spent seven seasons with the Connecticut Sun, serving as General Manager and Head Coach. "Curt Miller is a proven winner with deep experience building and leading WNBA rosters and staffs," Dallas Wings President & CEO Greg Bibb stated. "I believe Curt's ability to construct winning teams as well as his success in coachi... Full Story

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• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
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• 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
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury

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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. Minnesota Lynx - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
2. Corpus Christi Hooks - Texas League (TL)
3. Edmonton Elks - Canadian Football League (CFL)
4. Colorado Rapids - Major League Soccer (MLS)
5. Charlotte FC - Major League Soccer (MLS)
6. Saskatchewan Roughriders - Canadian Football League (CFL)
7. Edmonton Oil Kings - Western Hockey League (WHL)
8. Fresno Grizzlies - California League (CalL)
9. South Bend Cubs - Midwest League (MWL)
10. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Last Week around the Leagues
3. Americans introduce new majority owner Sortland and affirm commitment to Tri-Cities
4. Courage Drop Regular Season Finale, Prep for Playoffs
5. Washington Capitals to Honor Back-To-Back Calder Cup Champions Hershey Bears with Pre-Game Ceremony November 6 Versus Nashville
6. Peoria Rivermen and Peoria Civic Center Authority Announce New 5-Year Lease
7. Don't Forget - Vote for the Captains Ring of Honor
8. Spirit's Ethan Hay Suspended for Five Games
9. San Diego Mojo Announce Gary E. Jacobs as New Owner
10. Knoxville Smokies Announce Rebrand with New Logos and Jerseys

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

• Boise Pro Soccer - USL Super League (USLSL)
• Boise Pro Soccer - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Oregon Lightning - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Greensboro - ECHL (ECHL)
• Corpus Christi - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Portland - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Down East Bird Dawgs - Frontier League (FL)
• Monterrey Kings - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Wilkes-Barre - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Beaumont Renegades - National Arena League (NAL)

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

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
NWLS, PVF

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