Caitlin Clark Named WNBA Rookie of the Month for September

INDIANAPOLIS - For the fourth time this regular season, Indiana Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark has earned WNBA Rookie of the Month honors for the month of September. Clark previously received this recognition in May, July and August and is the seventh player in league history to have been recognized as Rookie of the Month four times. Clark is also a 3-time WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week. In September, Clark averaged 22.5 points, 9.1 assists and 5.6 rebounds per game. Clark led t... Full Story

Sparks Guard Layshia Clarendon Announces Retirement

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Sparks guard Layshia Clarendon has announced their retirement from the WNBA following the 2024 season. Clarendon (she/he/they) was a 2017 WNBA All-Star and has played in 284 games over 12 seasons with six teams, averaging 7.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists. "It's bittersweet to reach this time in my life and career. Coming home to LA and spending my final seasons with the Sparks was deeply meaningful, said Clarendon. I wasn't sure if I would ever make it back to California to play. And I did, which meant the world to me and my family. I want to thank everyone... Full Story

Riders Even South Division Series in All-Time Classic 4-3 Win

FRISCO, Texas - The Frisco RoughRiders defeated the Midland RockHounds 4-3 in 11 innings on Thursday evening from Riders Field. Frisco (84-54) and Midland (84-54) went scoreless through the first three innings before Cody Freeman pushed the RoughRiders ahead with a solo homer to left field against Jack Perkins in the home half of the fourth inning. Kohl Drake was dominant, holding the RockHounds scoreless while allowing just two hits and a walk with six punchouts across his 5.0 innings of work. In the top of the sixth inning, Bryan Magdaleno emerged from the Riders bullpen. The lefty ... Full Story

Travs Ride Massive Fifth Inning to Force Decisive Game

Springfield, MO - An eight-run fifth inning paved the way for the Arkansas Travelers to force a winner take all game for the Texas League North Division Championship as they defeated the Springfield Cardinals, 9-6 on Thursday night. The Travs sent 13 batters to the plate in the pivotal inning with Alberto Rodriguez (2 hits, 3 RBI) and Jake Anchia (2 hits, 2 RBI) each collecting multiple hits and multiple RBI in the frame. They built a seven-run lead that stood up to the end although the Cardinals did bring the tying run to the plate with two out in the ninth. Moments That Mattered * Afte... Full Story

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• Capitols Fall to Lincoln, Split Pair of Games in Pittsburgh - Madison Capitols (USHL)
• Solar Bears Add Forward Carson Focht - Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL)
• CF Montréal to Host Chicago Fire FC at Stade Saputo on Saturday - Club de Foot Montreal (MLS)
• Sporting KC II Opens up Three-Match Home Stretch with Sunday Showdown against MNUFC 2 - Sporting Kansas City II (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Rapids Look to Bounce Back against Toronto FC at DICK's Sporting Goods Park - Colorado Rapids (MLS)
• Hartford Host Oakland Roots SC Tomorrow Night - Hartford Athletic (USL)
• Inter Miami CF Set to Close out Week Visiting New York City FC - Inter Miami CF (MLS)
• Breanna Stewart Earns Kia WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month Honor for September - New York Liberty (WNBA)
• A'ja Wilson Earns 12th Career Kia WNBA Western Conference Player of the Month Award - Las Vegas Aces (WNBA)
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• Fourth Major League Rugby club Dallas Jackals confirm their exit from the league - MLR Rugbydump.com
• Cleveland Soccer Group, aiming for NWSL bid, acquires state-owned land - NWSL Yahoo Sports
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• Diana Taurasi’s potential retirement signals closing chapter for Phoenix Mercury - WNBA Arizona Sports
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• Dirty Birds hope for rare winning streak at Gastonia - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail
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• 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. Colorado Rapids - Major League Soccer (MLS)
2. Corpus Christi Hooks - Texas League (TL)
3. Minnesota Lynx - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
4. Edmonton Elks - Canadian Football League (CFL)
5. Fresno Grizzlies - California League (CalL)
6. Edmonton Oil Kings - Western Hockey League (WHL)
7. Charlotte FC - Major League Soccer (MLS)
8. South Bend Cubs - Midwest League (MWL)
9. Saskatchewan Roughriders - Canadian Football League (CFL)
10. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Last Week around the Leagues
3. New York Sirens Announce Prudential Center as Primary Venue for 2024-25 Season
4. Frontier League Adds Down East Bird Dawgs In Latest Expansion
5. United Football League Returns March 28
6. 2024 Grey Cup Festival Unveils Live Entertainment Coming to Vancouver this November, Official Tagline, and Six New Partners
7. Courage Battle Surging Bay FC to 1-1 Draw
8. Portland, Oregon Awarded WNBA's 15th Franchise
9. Rockford Rivets Announce Chase Brewster as New Manager for 2025 Season
10. Cougars to Face Winnipeg Goldeyes in Miles Wolff Cup Final

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

• 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)
• Stockton Crusaders - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Mississippi - Frontier League (FL)
• Amarillo Dusters - National Arena League (NAL)
• Shreveport Rouxgaroux - National Arena League (NAL)
• Harrisburg Stampede - 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