Mets LHP Sean Manaea to Start Game 1 of Wednesday Doubleheader for Double-A Binghamton

HARTFORD, CT - With Tuesday's postponement, New York Mets LHP Sean Manaea will make a rehab start with Double-A Binghamton in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader at 5 p.m. against the Hartford Yard Goats at Dunkin' Park. OF Jesse Winker, beginning a rehab assignment with the Rumble Ponies, will play in the second game of the doubleheader, which will begin approximately 40 minutes after the conclusion of the first game. Both games will be broadcast on MiLB.TV and WNBF News Radio 1290... Full Story

Phil Pressey to Lead Maine Celtics in 2025-26

PORTLAND, ME - The Maine Celtics announced today the hiring of Phil Pressey as Head Coach for the upcoming 2025-26 NBA G League season. Pressey becomes the first head coach in franchise history to also play for Maine during his career. The former NBA guard played at the Portland Expo while on assignment from the Boston Celtics during the 2014-15 season. "I'd like to thank Brad Stevens, Joe Mazzulla, and the entire Celtics organization for believing in me and giving me a chance to grow, lead, and develop," said Pressey. "I'm grateful for the opportunity and I will give my all to this team... Full Story

Indy Ignite Hire New Head Coach

FISHERS, Ind. - Indy Ignite announced Wednesday that the team has named Lauren Bertolacci as head coach. Bertolacci was recently the head coach of Swiss Volley powerhouse Viteos NUC and is the head coach of the Swiss Women's National Team, which won the championship of the CEV Volleyball European Silver League last weekend for the first time in history. A native Australian, Bertolacci brings a decade of elite coaching experience and a legacy of international success to the Indy Ignite. She is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished coaches in European volleyball in recent years. ... Full Story

Boston Legacy FC Announces the Signing of First-Ever Player

Boston, MA - Boston Legacy FC has signed their first ever player, American midfielder Annie Karich (pronounced CARE-ick). Karich's contract extends through the end of the 2027 season, with an option to renew for 2028. Karich comes to Boston from Frauen-Bundesliga club SC Freiburg as a free agent, where Karich was a defensive midfielder for two seasons, making 36 appearances for the German club. "I want to grow by developing my overall game as a player and by learning how to adapt again into a new city, new team, and everything, and I'm really excited to do that here in Boston," said Kari... Full Story

• Mets LHP Sean Manaea to Start Game 1 of Wednesday Doubleheader for Double-A Binghamton - Binghamton Rumble Ponies (EL)
• Defender Wyatt Holt Selected to Represent Charlotte FC Academy at 2025 MLS NEXT All-Star Game - Crown Legacy FC (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Brice Matthews and Ray Gaither Named Astros Upper-Level Player and Pitcher for June - Sugar Land Space Cowboys (PCL)
• Bush, Mayer Crowned Astros Lower Level Players of the Month - Asheville Tourists (SAL)
• Minnesota Wild Signs Forward Bradley Marek to Entry-Level Contract - Iowa Wild (AHL)
• Cristiano Oliveira and Josh Macedo Selected to Fourth Annual MLS NEXT All-Star Game Presented by Allstate - New England Revolution (MLS)
• Jackalopes Take Down Sky Sox - Grand Junction Jackalopes (PL)
• 46 QMJHL Players Invited to NHL Camps - (QMJHL)
• Jack Kortkamp Selected for MLS NEXT All-Star Game - Sporting Kansas City (MLS)
• Argonauts Reveal Negotiation List Players - Toronto Argonauts (CFL)
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• Boston Legacy FC signs its first player, Annie Karich - NWSL Boston Globe
• Lookouts Win Series Opener At Barons - SL Chattanoogan
• First-place PaddleHeads hit five homers in win over Voyagers - PL Missoulian
• Taulia Tagovailoa wants to produce 'fireworks' in Lowell with the Pirates - IFL Lowell Sun
• Fever celebrate Commissioner's Cup win, hope its turning point to season - WNBA Indianapolis Star
• Battery forward to face USMNT in Gold Cup semifinals - USL Charleston Post and Courier
• Crushers shut out Joliet behind Derek Vegas, Jack Eisenbarger - FL Lorain Morning Journal
• Former Jackalopes owner Katofsky's Owlz fold, relocation imminent - PL Grand Junction Sentinel
• Express blank Honkers to open 2nd half of season - Northwoods Eau Claire Leader Telegram
• Altoona Curve improve to 6-1 in 2nd half of EL with win over Senators - EL Altoona Mirror
• 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

Sounders FC Academy midfielder Ronan Leeming

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. New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
6. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
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. Reading Fightin Phils Welcome Diamond Baseball Holdings as New Owner
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. Last Week around the Leagues
6. Thornton Out for Remainder of Game
7. Inter Miami CF Meets PSG in Club World Cup Round of 16
8. Willeman Transferred to the Reds
9. MLB All-Star Trevor Cahill Signs with Ghost Peppers
10. Starters Named for 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game

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