Today's Alternative and Minor League Sports Stories and Originals from OurSports Central
Releases for Monday, February 23, 2026
Baseball
Atlantic LeagueLancaster Stormers Single Game Tickets to Go on Sale Friday, February 27th - Lancaster Stormers
Lexington Legends Pitcher Brian Zeldin Signs with Minnesota Twins Organization - Lexington Legends
California LeagueFresno Grizzlies Roll out New Season Membership Plans - Fresno Grizzlies
Carolina League2026 Pelicans Coaching Staff Announced - Myrtle Beach Pelicans
Eastern LeagueAltoona Curve Announce 2026 Promotional Schedule - Altoona Curve
Florida State LeaguePondering Positions in the Spring - Clearwater Threshers
Frontier LeagueClaudio Galva Re-Signs with Grizzlies - Gateway Grizzlies
Journey, Taylor Swift Tribute Bands Coming to 2026 Summer Crush Concert Series at ForeFront Field Presented by Achieve Credit Union - Lake Erie Crushers
International LeagueFireworks, Giveaways, Memorable Promotions Highlight Jumbo Shrimp 2026 Home Schedule - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
Sounds, Hiller Announce Field Suites Naming Rights Partnership - Nashville Sounds
Midwest LeagueKernels Announce 2026 Promotional Schedule - Cedar Rapids Kernels
Captains Unveil "Lake County Fish Fry's" Identity, Celebrating Northeast Ohio's Most Beloved Tradition - Lake County Captains
The Whitecaps Fan Food Vote Is Underway - West Michigan Whitecaps
Northwoods LeagueGrowlers Announce 3 Postgame Drone Shows June 11-13 - Kalamazoo Growlers
Pacific Coast LeagueChihuahuas Announce 2026 Individual Tickets on Sale - El Paso Chihuahuas
Reno Aces Continue to Upgrade Greater Nevada Field for 2026 Season - Reno Aces
South Atlantic LeagueTequila and Tacos Returns to Bowling Green Ballpark April 18 - Bowling Green Hot Rods
Cronenworth, Lowe, McClanahan Inducted into Hot Rods Hall of Fame - Bowling Green Hot Rods
Spartanburgers to Host Hickory Crawdads for Preseason Scrimmage March 31 - Hub City Spartanburgers
Southern LeagueBirmingham Barons Annouce the Rickwood Game for May 27th - Birmingham Barons
Pensacola Blue Wahoos to Play at Birmingham's Historic Rickwood Field for First Time in 2026 - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Basketball
NBA G LeagueSpurs Sign Emanuel Miller to Two-Way Contract - Austin Spurs
Kings Sign Hayes to 10-Day Contract - Cleveland Charge
Tonight's Charge at Knicks Game Postponed - Cleveland Charge
Gold Drop the Second of Two to the Magic 109-97 - Grand Rapids Gold
Long Island Nets Acquire Jahlil White - Long Island Nets
Tonight's Game Between Long Island Nets and Maine Celtics Rescheduled to March 19 - Long Island Nets
Hustle Fall to Stockton - Memphis Hustle
Hustle Lose Sunday Matinee Matchup against Spurs - Memphis Hustle
Osceola Magic Take Down Grand Rapids for Season Sweep - Osceola Magic
Osceola Magic Kick off Home Stretch against Cleveland Charge - Osceola Magic
Stockton Kings Game against Memphis Hustle Rescheduled for March 19 - Stockton Kings
Westchester Knicks Postpone Monday Night Matchup vs. Cleveland Charge - Westchester Knicks
Stephen Thompson Jr. Named to February 2026 Puerto Rico Men's World Cup Qualifying Team - Wisconsin Herd
Football
Arena Football OneAF1 Daily Transactions - February 23th, 2026 - AF1
Canadian Football LeagueOkanagan College Announced as Presenting Sponsor for Touchdown Kelowna - B.C. Lions
Riders Ink Auburn Punter Oscar Chapman - Saskatchewan Roughriders
Roughriders Launch Season Ticket Member Lottery for 2026 Coors Light® Tailgate Passes - Saskatchewan Roughriders
Indoor Football LeagueFishers Freight Announce 2026 Promotional Schedule - Fishers Freight
Freight Sign Defensive Back Donnie Lewis Jr. - Fishers Freight
Freight Sign Defensive Back Kendarius Smith - Fishers Freight
Freight Sign Defensive Back Charles Bradley - Fishers Freight
Freight Sign Offensive Lineman Kerry Reynolds - Fishers Freight
Barnstormers Sign Wide Receiver - Iowa Barnstormers
Sharks Strengthen Offense and Defense with Trio of 2026 Signings - Jacksonville Sharks
Pirates Sign Defensive Back Dexter Lawson for the 2026 Season. - Orlando Pirates
United Football LeagueUFL Kicks off United We Campaign - UFL
Stallions Begin Training Camp - Birmingham Stallions
Aviators Hit the Field for 2026 Training Camp - Columbus Aviators
Dallas Renegades Open Training Camp - Dallas Renegades
DC Defenders Open Training Camp - DC Defenders
Houston Gamblers Open Training Camp - Houston Gamblers
Kings Kick off Training Camp - Louisville Kings
Storm Open 2026 Training Camp - Orlando Storm
Battlehawks Open 2026 Training Camp - St. Louis Battlehawks
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueCalgary's William Strömgren Named Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week - AHL
Hook, Line, and Sinker - Calgary Wranglers
Wranglers' Strömgren Named AHL Player of the Week - Calgary Wranglers
Bye Bye Birdy - Calgary Wranglers
Weekly Report: February 23 - Charlotte Checkers
Griffins Release Jackson Jutting from PTO - Grand Rapids Griffins
Sheldon Dries, Dominik Shine Recalled by Detroit - Grand Rapids Griffins
Bears Host Comets, Visit IceHogs - Hershey Bears
Capitals Loan Bjorklund to Bears - Hershey Bears
Bears Recall D.J. King from South Carolina - Hershey Bears
Phantoms Weekly - Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Kolosov Returns, 3 Moved to Reading - Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Sanheim Earns Silver - Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Gravel, Lucchini, Semptimphelter Sign Contract Extensions - Milwaukee Admirals
Syracuse Crunch to Host Blue Heeler from Down Under March 1 - Syracuse Crunch
Roadrunners Fall 5-3 to Reign in Series Finale - Tucson Roadrunners
Ryan Schmelzer Sets New All-Time Franchise Point Record - Utica Comets
Penguins Reassign Ryan McAllister to Nailers - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
ECHLECHL Transactions - February 23 - ECHL
Fort Wayne's Jonsson Named Warrior Hockey/ECHL Goaltender of the Week - ECHL
Thunder Acquire Lucas Helland from Rapid City - Adirondack Thunder
Americans Weekly - Allen Americans
Komets Back on Top Central Division Standings - Fort Wayne Komets
Jonsson Named Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week - Fort Wayne Komets
Thunder Capitalize Early to Beat Gargoyles 5-2 - Greensboro Gargoyles
Gargoyles Unable to Hold Second Period Lead, Thunder Win Game Two 4-2 - Greensboro Gargoyles
Icemen Acquire Four Players & a Future Consideration in Trade with Toledo - Jacksonville Icemen
K-Wings Loaned Rookie Goaltender Aku Koskenvuo - Kalamazoo Wings
K-Wings Weekly: Kalamazoo Sweeps Week, Four on Road Ahead - Kalamazoo Wings
Connor Ungar Reassigned by Edmonton Oilers to the Orlando Solar Bears - Orlando Solar Bears
Bear Bites - Solar Bears Update - Orlando Solar Bears
Ryan Chyzowski Called up to Calgary Wranglers - Rapid City Rush
Maurizio Colella Returns from Europe, Rejoins Rush - Rapid City Rush
Rizzo Reassigned by Philadelphia from Lehigh Valley to Reading; Golder & Perets Loaned to Reading by Lehigh Valley - Reading Royals
Ghost Pirates Weekly Update: February 23 - Savannah Ghost Pirates
Defenseman D.J. King Recalled by Hershey - South Carolina Stingrays
Stingrays Weekly Report - February 23 - South Carolina Stingrays
Knight Monsters Weekly Update: February 23, 2026 - Tahoe Knight Monsters
Walleye Add Two Forwards in Trade with Icemen - Toledo Walleye
Walleye Weekly No. 18: February 23, 2026 - Toledo Walleye
Lions Announce the Signing of Quebec Native Jérémy Michaud - Trois-Rivieres Lions
Thunder Weekly, February 23, 2026 - Wichita Thunder
Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - OSC Original by Dan Krieger
Federal Prospects Hockey LeagueZydeco Split Weekend Highlighted by Statement Win over Division-Leading Athens - Baton Rouge Zydeco
Wolves Acquire Inlow in Exchange for Klinck - Watertown Wolves
North American Hockey LeagueAberdeen Wings Sweep Mallards in Offensive Fashion in First Roadtrip to Forest Lake of Season - Aberdeen Wings
Corpus Christi Gains Ground with Statement Weekend - Corpus Christi IceRays
El Paso Rhinos Teddy Bear Toss and Kids Weekend - El Paso Rhinos
Ice Wolves Fall at Oklahoma - New Mexico Ice Wolves
Warriors Take Down Red Hot Icewolves, Snap Losing Skid - Oklahoma Warriors
Ontario Hockey LeagueOHL Announces Top Performers of the Week for February 16-22, 2026 - OHL
Thank You to Our Season Ticket Holders and Billets - Barrie Colts
Colts Rally Past Bulldogs for 10th Straight Win - Barrie Colts
Brantford Bulldogs to Host Mental Health Awareness Game in Partnership with CMHA Brant Haldimand Norfolk - Brantford Bulldogs
February 25th Is Ones-Day - Guelph Storm
Quinn Beauchesne Named OHL Player of the Week - Guelph Storm
Storm Prospect Carter Lewandowski Named GOHL Prospect of the Week - Guelph Storm
ManchuWOK Player of the Week - Quinn Beauchesne - Guelph Storm
Gavin Betts Wins OHL Goalie of the Week Honours - Kingston Frontenacs
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey LeagueFloHockey Team of the Week Named for Week 22 - QMJHL
Donald Hickey Named Vidéotron Player of the Week - QMJHL
SPHLStorm Split Blowout Decisions at Roanoke - Quad City Storm
United States Hockey LeaguePelletier, Olson, Lendak Named Players of the Week - USHL
Hafele Delivers Big on the Road for the Gamblers - Green Bay Gamblers
Lancers Blank Black Hawks - Omaha Lancers
Musketeers Darik Olson Earns Defenseman of the Week Honors - Sioux City Musketeers
Western Hockey LeagueJets Prospect Martin, Kings Prospect Cihar & Draft Eligible Ruzicka Star in WHL Weekly Awards - WHL
Wheat Kings Announce Partnership with MyITsource - Brandon Wheat Kings
February 23 - Canes Chatter - Lethbridge Hurricanes
Crewe Schimnowski Earns Top Accolades from Manitoba AAA U18 - Portland Winterhawks
Weiermair Nets Game-Winning Shorthanded Goal in Victory over Seattle - Portland Winterhawks
Rebels this Week - Red Deer Rebels
T-Birds Can't Catch Portland - Seattle Thunderbirds
Winnipeg Jets Prospect Martin Named Tempo WHL Player of the Week, Fuelled by Co-Op - Spokane Chiefs
Week Preview: Broncos Face Historic First and Crucial Road Tests in Busy Four-Game Week - Swift Current Broncos
Preview: Americans vs Royals - February 24, 2026 - Tri-City Americans
Royals' Host Annual Pink in the Rink Game February 28th - Victoria Royals
Other
League One VolleyballEye-Popping Numbers Earn Thompson, Carlini Player of the Week Nods - LOVB
LOVB Madison Coach Matt Fuerbringer to Join USAV After 2026 Pro Season - LOVB Madison
Nebraska Falls Short After Going the Distance with Madison - LOVB Nebraska
Major League RugbySeawolves All-Time Try Leader Riekert Hattingh Returns - Seattle Seawolves
Major League VolleyballLilly to Foster Community Engagement in Volleyball Through Sponsorship of Two Free Youth Volleyball Clinics Hosted by Indy Ignite - Indy Ignite
Parsons, Cooper Post Double-Doubles as Supernovas Fall to Mojo in Five Sets - Omaha Supernovas
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueAtlético Ottawa Releases 2026 Alternate Jersey as Part of Inaugural CPL X Hummel Partnership - Atletico Ottawa
Gainbridge Super LeagueDallas Trinity FC Falls to Carolina Ascent FC, 2-0 - Dallas Trinity FC
DC Power FC Acquire Washington Spirit Goalkeeper Sara Wojdelko on Loan Through 2025/26 - DC Power FC
Fort Lauderdale United FC to Host 2024 NWSL Champions Orlando Pride in Sunshine Showdown - Fort Lauderdale United FC
Major Arena Soccer League6,223 Witness History as Stinson, Strykers SteamrollStars - Empire Strykers
Major League SoccerRed Bull New York Forward Julian Hall Voted MLS Player of the Matchday for Matchday 1 - MLS
Charlotte FC Goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina Named to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 1 - Charlotte FC
Chicago Fire FC Weekly Update - Chicago Fire FC
Rapids Announce Updates to Gameday Experience for 2026 Season - Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids Introduce New Local Food Partners at DICK's Sporting Goods Park ahead Of 2026 Season - Colorado Rapids
Rapids Fall 2-0 on the Road against Seattle Sounders - Colorado Rapids
FC Cincinnati Defense Leads the Way to Opening Day Victory and Miles Robinson Earns Recognition for a Top Performance - FC Cincinnati
Miles Robinson Named to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 1 - FC Cincinnati
Petar Musa and Logan Farrington Named to MLSsoccer.com's Team of the Matchday Following Home Opener Win - FC Dallas
Attacker Guilherme Named to MLSSoccer.com Team of the Matchday After a Debut Brace - Houston Dynamo FC
LA Galaxy Weekly - LA Galaxy
LA Galaxy Earn Point at Home vs New York City FC - LA Galaxy
Minnesota United and Midfielder Alexis Fariña Mutually Agree to Part Ways - Minnesota United FC
Match Preview: Nashville SC vs. Atlético Ottawa - Nashville SC
Philadelphia Union Announce 2026 Theme Night Schedule and Title Partners - Philadelphia Union
Red Bull New York Forward Julian Hall Named MLS Player of the Matchday for Matchday 1 - Red Bull New York
San Diego FC Court Dedication Ceremony at Colina Del Sol Park Celebrates Club's Commitment to Community - San Diego FC
Christopher McVey Named to MLS Team of the Matchday 1 - San Diego FC
Earthquakes Defender Daniel Munie Selected to MLS Team of the Matchday - San Jose Earthquakes
Sounders FC Begins 2026 Campaign with 2-0 Home Win over Colorado - Seattle Sounders FC
Sporting KC Weekly - Sporting Kansas City
MLS NEXT ProAtlanta United 2 Signs Academy Midfielder David "DD" Sibrian - Atlanta United 2
Chicago Fire FC II Signs 2026 MLS SuperDraft Pick Jack Sandmeyer - Chicago Fire FC II
New England Revolution II Sign Midfielder Carlos Zambrano - New England Revolution II
Timbers2 Sign Daniel Cervantes, Maximilian Kissel and Calem Tommy - Portland Timbers 2
National Women's Soccer LeagueBoston Legacy FC Launches Sensory Rooms Partnership - Boston Legacy FC
Denver Summit FC Introduces Inaugural Evergreen Kit - Denver Summit FC
Cook Signs Contract Extension with Gotham FC - NJ/NY Gotham FC
KeyBank Named Official Retail Bank of Portland Thorns, a Partnership Rooted in Community - Portland Thorns FC
Macey Hodge Signs New Contract with Racing Following Trade - Racing Louisville FC
Washington Spirit Loans Goalkeeper Sara Wojdelko to DC Power FC - Washington Spirit
Washington Spirit Forward Rosemonde Kouassi Called up to Ivory Coast Women's National Team - Washington Spirit
ESPN Original Series NWSL: The Final Third to Premiere February 25, Prominently Featuring the Washington Spirit - Washington Spirit
United Soccer League ChampionshipBrooklyn FC Signs Japanese Midfielder Taimu Okiyoshi - Brooklyn FC
Battery Partner with Soccer 5 as New Exclusive Indoor Training Facility - Charleston Battery
DCFC Signs Forward Preston Tabort Etaka for the 2026 Season - Detroit City FC
Michael Perez Called up for USYNT U-16 Futures Program - El Paso Locomotive FC
Hounds Bring Home Local Player on Academy Deal - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Sacramento Republic FC Names Veteran Soccer Executive Tim Holt Next President & General Manager - Sacramento Republic FC
Sporting JAX Updates Kickoff Time for Inaugural Men's USL Championship Match - Sporting Club Jacksonville
United Soccer League OneDefender Kevin Riascos Comes Back to the Charlotte Independence - Charlotte Independence
Corpus Christi FC Adds Another Veteran to the Attack, Christian Chaney - Corpus Christi FC
South Georgia Tormenta FC Withdraws from 2026 Season - South Georgia Tormenta FC
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