New York Empire Turn in Historic Performance in 2019 Season

September 23, 2019 - A stunning turnaround made the 2019 World TeamTennis season a historic one for the New York Empire. First-year head coach Luke Jensen and the efforts of WTT Male MVP Neal Skupski led the Empire to its best season in franchise history. As the team qualified for the playoffs for the first time and finished as the league runners-up. New York finished 8-6 overall after bouncing back from a slow start, where it lost three of its first four matches. They clinched the last of four playoff spots with a 21-16 against the Philad... Full Story

Major League Rugby to Announce 2020 Schedule

September 18, 2019 - SALT LAKE CITY - Major League Rugby (MLR) announced that the 2020 season schedule will be released on Monday, September 23. The schedule for the 2020 MLR season has been much anticipated, with not only a new league structure, but also the addition of three new teams: Rugby ATL, the New England Free Jacks, and Old Glory DC. The regular season will feature 96-matches and is set to kick off on Saturday, February 8, 2020, continuing over 17 weeks, concluding on May 31, 2020. Round one of the 2020 season will feature the Ch... Full Story

Major League Rugby Hires Jon Persch as Chief Commercial Officer

September 13, 2019 - SALT LAKE CITY - Major League Rugby (MLR) is pleased to announce Jon Persch will be the new Chief Commercial Officer for the MLR. Previously, Persch was the Chief Commercial Officer for USA Rugby in addition to holding Senior Executive Roles at Tribeca Enterprises, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and CAA Sports. "We are thrilled to have Jon on board with the MLR," said Dean Howes, Commissioner of Major League Rugby. "He brings an immense level of expertise of the commercial and sports industries that will aid in the d... Full Story

Chicago Bandits Announce Two Series 4 Events for 2020 NPF Season

September 6, 2019 - ROSEMONT, Ill. -The Chicago Bandits announced today, two Series Events for the 2020 National Pro Fastpitch season. The league announced the outline for the brand new format of multi-team events in late August and Chicago's announcement of two premier June events are the first of their kind. The new multi-team format will include a minimum of three teams per Series Event. Series Events will fall under identifying titles such as Series 3, Series 4, Series 5, and so on, that will indicate the number of teams participating in... Full Story

• New York Empire Turn in Historic Performance in 2019 Season - New York Empire (WTT) September 23
• Major League Rugby to Announce 2020 Schedule - (MLR) September 18
• Major League Rugby Hires Jon Persch as Chief Commercial Officer - (MLR) September 13
• New York's Neal Skupski, Philadelphia's Raquel Atawo Presented with WTT MVP Paintings by Blake Jamieson - (WTT) September 12
• Chicago Bandits Announce Two Series 4 Events for 2020 NPF Season - Chicago Bandits (NPF) September 6
• Springfield Lasers Overcome Roster Drama to Win Second Consecutive WTT Crown - Springfield Lasers (WTT) September 4
• An Inside Look at Rugby ATL with Head Coach Scott Lawrence - Rugby ATL (MLR) September 3
• Brad Tucker's Storybook Season - (MLR) August 30
• San Diego Aviators Finish 2019 Season Strong, Look Forward to 2020 - San Diego Aviators (WTT) August 28
• USSSA Pride Back to Back NPF Champions - USSSA Pride (NPF) August 27
• National Pro Fastpitch Announces New Schedule Format for 2020 - (NPF) August 27
• Jessie Warren Wins 2019 Rawlings Gold Glove - USSSA Pride (NPF) August 27
• Rob Hoadley's Path to MLR Coach of the Year - (MLR) August 23
• Glendale's International Rugby Invitational Tournament, the RugbyTown Sevens, Kicks off this Friday, August 23 - Glendale Raptors (MLR) August 21
• Austin Elite Rugby Returns to Round Rock Multipurpose Complex in 2020 - Austin Elite Rugby (MLR) August 21
• All Today's Other News

NOLA Gold player Ben Tarr
Other Photo Gallery

OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league other organizations:

Other Women's
Softball
National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Team Tennis
World TeamTennis (WTT)

Other Sports
Rugby
Major League Rugby (MLR)

• Arrows release schedule for expanded Major League Rugby 2020 season - MLR Toronto Globe and Mail (September 24)
  
• Viera-based USSSA Pride softball champions depart from pro league - NPF Florida Today (September 18)
  
• Calgary Roughnecks get their men in NLL Draft - MLR Toronto Sun (September 18)
  
• Photos: Softball star Kelly Kretschman through the years - NPF Florida Today (August 19)
  
• Brevard softball legend Kelly Kretschman, two time Olympic medalist, retires as USSSA Pride win title - NPF Florida Today (August 19)
  
• Pro Tennis Returns to the Bronx, but for How Long? - WTT New York Times (August 17)
  
• Chicago Bandits will compete for fifth National Fastpitch Softball Cowles Cup against rival USSSA Pride - NPF Chicago Sun Times (August 15)
  
• Chicago Bandits will compete for fifth Cowles Cup against rival USSSA Pride - NPF Chicago Sun Times (August 15)
  
• Bandits close out season with 38-7 record - NPF Chicago Daily Herald (August 12)
  
• Brevard sports stars: DeReese, Collinsworth, Hurst, Horschel in the news - NPF Florida Today (August 12)
  
• Jennie Finch among speakers at second annual Empowering Girls convention - NPF Chicago Daily Herald (August 10)
  
• Lasers rally to defend World TeamTennis title - WTT Springfield News-Leader (August 5)
  
• All Today's other Headlines