Back-To-Back MVP Brandon Hawkins Returns to Walleye for 2025-26

TOLEDO, OH - Forward Brandon Hawkins will suit up for the Walleye for a fifth consecutive season, agreeing to terms for the 2025-2026 season. Hawkins became just the second player to ever repeat as the league MVP last season, joining Allen's Chad Costello (2015-16, 2016-17) as the only members of the exclusive club in 37 years of ECHL hockey. Named to the All-ECHL First Team for the third consecutive season, Hawkins led the ECHL in scoring for the second consecutive year with 89 points whi... Full Story

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 AM & 92.1 FM and can be streamed on the WNBF app. Coverage starts prior to the first game at 4:45 p... 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

• Portland Selects Eric Nilson in 2025 CHL Import Draft - Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
• DC Power Football Club Signs Washington Spirit Forward Margie Detrizio - DC Power FC (USLSL)
• DC Power Football Club Signs Carolina Ascent Forward Jaydah Bedoya - DC Power FC (USLSL)
• Justus Sheffield's Contract Purchased by Monterrey - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL)
• Kess Elmore Departs from Brooklyn Football Club - Brooklyn FC (USLSL)
• Bergeron, Valenti Selected for Under-17 Four Nations Tournament - Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
• Dallas Wings Sign Liatu King - Dallas Wings (WNBA)
• Lions Bring Back Quarterback Garrett Shrader - B.C. Lions (CFL)
• Klepov, Shurygin, Rausa Selected by Saginaw at 2025 CHL Import Draft - Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
• Back-To-Back MVP Brandon Hawkins Returns to Walleye for 2025-26 - Toledo Walleye (ECHL)
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• Gallatin stays with Komets, Equipment manager moving to AHL - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
• 2-time MVP Brandon Hawkins returning to Walleye for 2025-26 season - ECHL Toledo Blade
• ValleyCats back Kleins gem with six-run sixth - FL Troy Record
• Elke spurs AquaSox to series-opening win over Vancouver - NWL Everett Herald
• Abbotsford Canucks 2025-26 roster takes shape after free agency opens - AHL Abbotsford News
• Locally: Spokane Zephyr add former BYU All-American Cameron Tucker - USLSL Spokane Spokesman-Review
• Dunkin' Park wins fan's choice award for best Double-A ballpark in America - EL Hartford Courant
• Donovan Mitchell, Dan Gilbert respond to WNBA stars shot at Cleveland - WNBA Cleveland Plain Dealer
• Indy Ignite announces new head coach for 2026 season - PVF WTHR
• Two Flint Firebirds players selected in 2025 NHL Draft - OHL MLive
• 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

Cayden Sheffield of the Green Bay Rockers awaits a pitch

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. Last Week around the Leagues
4. WNBA Announces Expansion to Historic 18 Teams with New Teams in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia
5. Indiana Fever Secure 94-86 Victory on the Road
6. Thornton Out for Remainder of 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. 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