Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

BASEBALL National Alliance of College Summer Baseball: The 12 summer-collegiate baseball leagues that are members of the NACSB started their 2025 seasons in late May and early June. The NACSB is sanctioned by the NCAA and the non-profit leagues receive some funding from Major League Baseball. The 2025 leagues include the 12-team Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League, the 8-team Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League, the 14-team California Collegiate League, the 10-team Cape Cod League, the 6-te... Full Story

Update on the 2025 Northern Colorado Owlz Season

WINDSOR, Colo. - We appreciate all of the support this season and in the past three years since we moved the team to Northern Colorado. The Owlz have been our baby since 2004 when we bought the team and created the brand. Our facilities this season continue to be in maintenance and without a clear exact timetable, we would continue to have to find different temporary homes in Northern Colorado and changing our operations every series. We have made a deal with the Pioneer League to play the rest of our home series this season in Colorado Springs at the Vibes stadium under the name Sky Sox so... Full Story

Pioneer League Creates New Team To Complete 2025 Season

Today the Pioneer Baseball League's Board of Directors accepted the resignation of the Northern Colorado Owlz baseball club as a team in the league and has entered a new team, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, to complete the Owlz' 2025 season. Field Manager Dimitri Young, Pitching Coach Ray King and their coaching staff will assume command of the Sky Sox, who open their first series in Grand Junction on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. "I am so grateful and proud of the Owlz players and coaches who have performed this season with the highest degree of professionalism," said PBL President Mike Shapiro... Full Story

WNBA Announces Expansion to Historic 18 Teams with New Teams in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia

NEW YORK - The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) today announced a major expansion to 18 teams, with new teams in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia. This expansion - subject to WNBA and NBA Boards of Governors approval - marks a significant milestone in the WNBA's commitment to growing the game, increasing opportunities for players, and bringing professional women's basketball to new and passionate fanbases in more cities. The three new teams join the league's 15 existing teams, including the Golden State Valkyries, who tipped off play in May 2025, as well as the previously ... Full Story

• Larks Pitcher Signs Professional Baseball Contract - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods)
• Update on the 2025 Northern Colorado Owlz Season - Northern Colorado Owlz (PL)
• Ten Rockets Participating in NHL Development Camps - Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
• Knights Sweep International League Weekly Awards - Charlotte Knights (IL)
• Frank Mozzicato and Former Natural Carter Jensen Selected for 2025 All-Star Futures Game - Northwest Arkansas Naturals (TL)
• Sandle Named Frontier League Player of the Week - Windy City ThunderBolts (FL)
• Frontenacs Acquire Draft Picks from the Flint Firebirds - Kingston Frontenacs (OHL)
• Lee Desmond Reaches 100 Club Appearances - Sacramento Republic FC (USL)
• Komets Continue Signings with a Flash - Fort Wayne Komets (ECHL)
• Komets Continue Signings with a Flash - Fort Wayne Komets (ECHL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• WNBA expansion comes to Philadelphia: Franchise announced for 2030 season - WNBA Camden Courier-Post
• Owen Caissie of Iowa Cubs selected to play in All-Star Futures Game - IL Des Moines Register
• Cleveland awarded WNBA expansion team for 2028 season: Q&A with league commissioner Cathy Engelbert - WNBA Cleveland Plain Dealer
• WNBA returning to Detroit: 5 things that changed since Shock left - WNBA Detroit Free Press
• Dayton Dragons bats heating up in Midwest League second half - MWL Dayton Daily News
• Washington Spirit decline contract option of Michigan teen soccer star - NWSL MLive
• York Revolution punch playoff ticket with first-half division title repeat - AtL York Dispatch
• Will Caitlin Clark play tonight? How to watch Indiana Fever vs Minnesota Lynx - WNBA Indianapolis Star
• Valkyries close homestand with blowout win over Seattle Storm - WNBA San Jose Mercury News
• Fleet roster reset: Where Boston stands after PWHL draft, free agency - PWHL Boston Globe
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• 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
• Inside the UFL 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. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)
2. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
3. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
4. New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
5. York United FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
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. Last Week around the Leagues
3. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
4. Courage Shrug off Early Deficit, Super-Subs Lead Comeback Win
5. Cleveland Charge Reveal Brand Evolution with Refreshed Logos and Marks
6. LAFC Faces CR Flamengo in Final FIFA Club World Cup Match in Orlando on June 24
7. Reading Fightin Phils Welcome Diamond Baseball Holdings as New Owner
8. Stingrays Name Warsofsky Head Coach
9. Indiana Fever Secure 94-86 Victory on the Road
10. Rocky Thompson Named Bridgeport Islanders Head Coach

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

• 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)
• Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)

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