NC Courage Acquire Forward Payton Linnehan from Portland Thorns

CARY, N.C. - The North Carolina Courage today announced the acquisition of forward Payton Linnehan from the Portland Thorns in exchange for $48,000 in 2025 intra-league transfer funds. Linnehan has signed a fully guaranteed contract extension through the 2027 season, plus a mutual option for 2028. Linnehan, 24, was selected 11th overall by Portland in the first round of the 2024 NWSL Draft out of Penn State University. In two professional seasons, she has appeared in 32 matches, recording thr... Full Story

Marlins Send Left-Hander Weathers to Jumbo Shrimp on Rehab Assignment

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Miami Marlins' left-hander Ryan Weathers will begin an injury rehabilitation assignment for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on Saturday against the Rochester Red Wings at VyStar Ballpark. Weathers was placed on the 60-day injured list on June 9 with a left lat strain. Thus far with the Marlins, the lefty has made five starts going 1-1 with a 3.28 ERA. In 24.2 innings, he's allowed 12 runs (nine earned) on 18 hits with eight walks against 23 strikeouts. He's held opponents to a mere .196 batting average. A native of Loretto, Tenn., the San Diego Padres selected Weathers... Full Story

Emeralds Clinch NWL 2nd Half Championship, Set to Host Home Games 9/9 & 9/10

EUGENE, OR - The Emeralds officially clinched the 2nd Half Championship with their victory last night against the Everett AquaSox. The Emeralds are now set to return to the Northwest League Championship for the first time since 2022. It is a best-of-5 against the AquaSox, with the Emeralds slated to host games 1 & 2 at home on September 9th and 10th. Single game tickets are available online for purchase at: https://www.milb.com/eugene/tickets/single-game-tickets The Emeralds are looking to win their 9th title since 1955 and their 3rd in the High-A era of the Northwest League. First pitch... Full Story

Emeralds Secure 2nd Half Northwest League Championship

EVERETT, WA - The Emeralds defeated the Everett AquaSox by a final score of 10-4. With the win tonight Eugene has clinched the 2nd Half in the NWL and will be heading back to the championship for the first time since 2022. Eugene now holds a 42-16 record in the 2nd half with 8 games remaining in the regular season. Eugene got out to an early lead in tonight's game. Nate Furman led off the game with a home run and Parks Harber hit a 2-run home run and the Ems never looked back. It was a big night for those two hitters, as they each tallied a 2nd home run later in the game. Furman hit a 2-run... Full Story

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• Second-Place Spirit Returns Home for Sunday Afternoon Meeting with Chicago Stars FC - Washington Spirit (NWSL)
• River Dragons Sign Tyler Barrow for 2025-26 Season - Columbus River Dragons (FPHL)
• Revolution Forward Leonardo Campana Called up to Ecuador National Team - New England Revolution (MLS)
• Mandy McGlynn Goalkeeping Heroics on Full Display as 16-Year Old KK Ream Makes History - Utah Royals FC (NWSL)
• Houston Dynamo FC Loan Forward Toyosi Olusanya to Doncaster Rovers F.C. in England - Houston Dynamo FC (MLS)
• NC Courage Acquire Forward Payton Linnehan from Portland Thorns - North Carolina Courage (NWSL)
• Rangers Shift Focus to Generals for Second Preseason Test - Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
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• Syracuse Crunch forward Daniel Walcott will not re-sign with Tampa Bay Lightning - AHL Syracuse Post Standard
• Hot Springs Wiseguys officially rebrand to Arkansas Diamonds - TAL KARK
• KK Ream becomes youngest goalscorer in NWSL history in 2-1 Utah Royals win in Portland - NWSL KSL
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Washington Spirit defender Gabrielle Carle with possession against Chicago Stars FC

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. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
6. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
7. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
8. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
9. Denver Summit FC - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
10. Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)

1. Last Week around the Leagues
2. U13 and U17 Jr. Rock Deliver Championships at Jr. NLL Tournament
3. Ignite High School Match of the Week Presented by Team Rehab: Week 2
4. Boatmen Send DB Mark Milton to Ottawa
5. Bandits Fare Well at Jr. NLL Tournament
6. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
7. Tulsa Oilers Named IFL's Franchise of the Year in 2025
8. Fans Come Through to Tackle Hunger
9. RedBlacks Acquire American DB Mark Milton from Argos
10. Indoor Football League Announces 2025 Team Award Winners

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

• New Mexico Chupacabras - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• Augusta - ECHL (ECHL)
• Kentucky Barrels - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Dallas Bulls - National Arena League (NAL)
• Grand Forks - Northwoods League Softball (NWLS)
• D.C. - Major League Volleyball (MLV)
• Pueblo Punishers - National Arena League (NAL)
• Columbus - United Football League (UFL)
• Amarillo Warbirds - National Arena League (NAL)
• Colorado Springs Sky Sox - Pioneer League (PL)

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

SOCCER
Indoor Soccer
MASL
Outdoor Soccer
CPL, MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, USL, USL1
Women's Soccer
NSL, NWSL, USLSL, WPSL Pro