Springfield Cardinals Rebrand to Ozarks Springbirds

SPRINGFIELD, MO - The next chapter of professional baseball has arrived in the Queen City of the Ozarks. The ballclub formerly known as the Springfield Cardinals announced today that they are officially rebranding the franchise to the Ozarks Springbirds. With this comes new on-field jerseys and caps as well as new logos and a colorway refresh while continuing to play as the proud Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals at Route 66 Stadium in Downtown Springfield. "We are extremely ex... Full Story

PWHL Las Vegas Sign Draft Picks Issy Wunder, Josefin Bouveng, Kendall Butze Through 2027-28

LAS VEGAS, NV - PWHL Las Vegas today announced that forwards Issy Wunder and Josefin Bouveng, and defender Kendall Butze, have each been signed to two-year Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Standard Player Agreements through the 2027-28 season. Wunder was a second-round pick, Bouveng a third-round pick, and Butze a fifth-round pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft, representing three of PWHL Las Vegas' eight-member inaugural draft class. Wunder, a Toronto, ON, native, was selected 13th overall following four NCAA seasons at Princeton University. Renowned for her creative gameplay in difficult... Full Story

Stockton Kings Acquire Returning Player Rights to Trhae Mitchell

STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Kings, the NBA G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings, announced today that they completed a trade to acquire the returning player rights to guard Trhae Mitchell from the Lakeside Squadron in exchange for Stockton's first-round pick in the 2026 NBA G League Draft. Mitchell (6-6) has appeared in 243 NBA G League Tip-Off Tournament and regular-season games, including 137 starts, over six seasons with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers and the Lakeside Squadron. He won the 2021-22 NBA G League championship with Rio Grande Valley and was named to the 2023-24 NBA G ... Full Story

Fort Lauderdale United FC Announces Coaching Change

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Fort Lauderdale United FC announced today that Tyrone Mears will no longer serve as head coach of the club's women's professional team, effective immediately. Paul Jennison will assume head coaching responsibilities on an interim basis. "We want to thank Tyrone for his passion, dedication and commitment to Fort Lauderdale United FC," said Aly Hassan, General Manager of Fort Lauderdale United FC. "He has invested a great deal in our players and our organization, and we appreciate his contributions to the club. We wish Tyrone nothing but the best moving forward. Pau... Full Story

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• Calgary Stampeders kicker Rene Paredes to retire at end of season - CFL Calgary Sun
• Moose goalie tandem off to hot start - AHL Winnipeg Free Press
• Atlanta Dream moving home games to State Farm Arena beginning in 2027 - WNBA Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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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. 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. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Game Preview: Dallas Wings at Golden State Valkyries (WNBA Playoffs Round 1, Game 3)- October 2
3. Seattle Torrent Announce 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule
4. LA Galaxy Host Cruz Azul in Club Friendly on Sunday, October 4
5. Dream Advances to WNBA Semifinals, Set to Face New York Liberty
6. Minnesota Frost Announce 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule
7. Vancouver Goldeneyes Announce 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule
8. Charlotte FC's Road to the Postseason
9. Sounders FC Hosts Sporting Kansas City on Thursday Night at Lumen Field
10. Red Bulls Fall 3-0 to St Louis CITY SC at Sports Illustrated Stadium

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