Brad Jones Named Blue Coats General Manager

WILMINGTON - The Philadelphia 76ers announced today that Brad Jones has been named General Manager of the Delaware Blue Coats, the team's NBA G League affiliate, and 76ers Pro Scout. Jones is the seventh executive to helm Delaware's basketball operations department in the 14-year history of the program. Jones arrives in Delaware after eight years at the NBA G League office, most recently serving as Basketball Affairs and Player Personnel Lead. This past summer, he was instrumental in assembl... Full Story

Hershey Bears Hockey Club Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2026

(Hershey, PA) - The Hershey Bears Hockey Club Hall of Fame Committee announced today the four individuals selected for induction for the club's Hall of Fame Night, which is set to take place on Saturday, Dec. 5 at GIANT Center. Hershey faces the Lehigh Valley Phantoms that evening at 7 p.m., and the ceremony will take place prior to puck drop. The Hershey Bears Hockey Club Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes the following inductees: Dean Arsene (player), Jay Johnston (player), Christian Matte (player), and Dr. Kevin Black (general). Dean Arsene Known as the unofficial "Mayor of Hershe... Full Story

Last Week around the Leagues

This past week the Texas League's Springfield Cardinals rebranded as the Ozarks Springbirds, Las Vegas Aces center-forward A'ja Wilson was named the Women's National Basketball Association Most Valuable Player for the fifth time, and the Hamilton Hammers made their home debut in the American Hockey League. Highlights from this week come from the Texas league, Women's National Basketball Association, UPSHOT League, Canadian Elite Basketball League, American Hockey League, Professional Women's Hockey League, North American Hockey League, Canadian Football League, Major League Soccer, Canadian... Full Story

Wausau Ignite Announces Return of Head Coach Jasmin Estrada

Wausau, WI - Wausau Ignite Softball is thrilled to announce that Jasmin Estrada will return as Head Coach in 2027. Estrada has served as head coach since the Ignite's inaugural season in 2025 and has played a pivotal role in building team culture and recruitment through her entire time with the team. Under Estrada's leadership in 2026, the Wausau Ignite had a historic season. The Ignite were one of only two teams to finish the season over .500 with a record of 21-19. After coming off a 12-30 season in 2025, Estrada stormed back and led the Ignite to their first ever Northwoods League Softba... Full Story

• Two Players Join the Lions' Roster - Trois-Rivieres Lions (ECHL)
• Andrew Jarvis Named Team Captain, Gladiators Announce Leadership Group for 2026-27 Season - Atlanta Gladiators (ECHL)
• Ihsan Sacko's brace against Las Vegas earns Team of the Week honors - Phoenix Rising FC (USL)
• Thunderbolts Begin 10th Season against Knoxville this Weekend - Evansville Thunderbolts (SPHL)
• Everblades Acquire Defenseman Troy Murray from Allen - Florida Everblades (ECHL)
• Koumontzis Named Franchise's Second Captain, Gargoyles Announce 2026-27 Leadership Corps - Greensboro Gargoyles (ECHL)
• Ghost Pirates Sign Skate Skalde - Savannah Ghost Pirates (ECHL)
• Minnesota United FC at Colorado Rapids Preview - Minnesota United FC (MLS)
• Sharks Bring Hometown Linebacker Trae'veris Ferrel Back to Jacksonville for 2027 Season - Jacksonville Sharks (IFL)
• Rapids Look to Extend Home Unbeaten Stretch in Matchup against Minnesota - Colorado Rapids (MLS)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Atlanta Gladiators building off breakthrough ECHL playoff season - ECHL Gwinnett Daily Post
• Flying Squirrels named MiLB Organization of the Year - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch
• Dream's NBA Finals home games will be played at State Farm Arena - WNBA Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• Loons coach Cameron Knowles responds to questions about job security - MLS St. Paul Pioneer Press
• MLS commissioner reveals if NYCFC will be investigated after Man City scandal - MLS New York Post
• After skid, Orlando City looks to add another win at Toronto - MLS Orlando Sentinel
• Brewers-Dodgers NLCS has deep ties to Appleton on field, dugout and broadcast booth - MWL NewsBreak - Appleton
• Hayley Scamurra joins PWHL Las Vegas roster - PWHL KOLD
• North Bay Battalion serve up a winning Thanksgiving dish on Monday - OHL North Bay Nugget
• Cheryl Reeve named WNBA Executive of the Year - WNBA St. Paul Pioneer Press
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• 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
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger

Red Deer Rebels gather following a goal

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. Inter Miami CF - Major League Soccer (MLS)
4. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
5. Indiana Fever - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
6. Inter Toronto FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
7. Stockton Kings - NBA G League (G League)
8. New York Liberty - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
9. Seattle Torrent - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
10. Vancouver Goldeneyes - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)

1. Golden State Valkyries Advance to 2026 WNBA Finals
2. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
3. Mobil Thanksgiving Weekend: Edmonton Plays for First in the West; BC and Calgary Eye Postseason
4. Falcons Soar To Historic 7-2 Victory Over Oceanside In Return To Fresno
5. Seattle Torrent Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
6. PWHL Hamilton Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
7. PWHL Detroit Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
8. Ottawa Charge Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
9. New York Sirens Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
10. Minnesota Frost Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster

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

• Tampa Bay - UPSHOT League (UPSHOT)
• Utah - United Football League (UFL)
• Rhode Island - United Football League (UFL)
• Colorado - United Football League (UFL)
• Florida Flamingos Racquet Club - World Team Tennis (WTT)
• Toronto North Racquet Club - World Team Tennis (WTT)
• USL Long Island - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Savannah Leprechauns - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• Minnesota - American Association (AA)
• ATX Bulls - Arena Football One (AF1)

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, MLBDL, MWL, NWL, PCL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, ML, NA, Pecos, PL, WPBL

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, CEBL, G League
Women's Basketball
UPSHOT, 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
AUSL, LOVB, MLV, NWLS, WTT

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