Cleburne Railroaders and Kane County Cougars Join the National Association of Professional Baseball

ARLINGTON, Texas - REV Entertainment announced today that the Kane County Cougars and Cleburne Railroaders will join the National Association of Professional Baseball (NAPB) beginning with the 2027 season, marking a new chapter for two of the organization's professional baseball franchises. The NAPB, which will debut in 2027 as the new identity of the Frontier League, is an official MLB Partner League and the oldest active independent professional baseball league in North America. With clubs ... Full Story

Gastonia Ghost Peppers to Cease Operations

After careful consideration, Zawyer Sports & Entertainment has made the difficult decision to cease operations of the Gastonia Ghost Peppers and withdraw from the Atlantic League. This was not a decision we made lightly. We are incredibly grateful to the employees, players, partners and community leaders who have given so much to the Ghost Peppers and helped make this organization part of Gastonia. Most importantly, thank you to our fans. Thank you for coming to CaroMont Health Park, cheering on our players and embracing the Ghost Peppers as your team. Your support brought this organizat... Full Story

Salt Lake City Stars Announce 2026-27 Basketball Staff

SALT LAKE CITY - The Salt Lake City Stars, the official NBA G League affiliate of the Utah Jazz, announced today their basketball staff for the 2026-27 season under new general manager Shane Fenske and second-year head coach Rick Higgins. Fenske has been named general manager of the Salt Lake City Stars while continuing in his role as assistant general manager for the Utah Jazz, a position he has held for the past two years. He previously served as the Jazz's Vice President of Analytics and Insights. Before joining the organization in 2023, Fenske spent six seasons with the Boston Celtics, ... Full Story

Tad O'Had Extends Contract Through 27-28 Season

The Kansas City Mavericks are proud to announce that Tad O'Had has signed a two-year contract extension to remain the organization's General Manager and Head Coach through the 2027-28 season. The 2026-27 season marks O'Had's seventh year at the helm of the Kansas City Mavericks, where he has established himself as one of the most successful coaches in Kansas City professional hockey history. During the 2025-26 season, O'Had led the Mavericks to their second Brabham Cup in three seasons as ECHL regular-season champions and a third consecutive Mountain Division Championship. Kansas City ad... Full Story

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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. Valkyries to Face the Dallas Wings in First Round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs
3. No. 6 Indiana Fever to Face No. 3 Las Vegas Aces in First Round of 2026 WNBA Playoffs
4. Red Bull New York vs. St. Louis CITY SC Postponed Due to Inclement Weather
5. Red Bull New York Battles St. Louis CITY SC for First Time Ever at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday Night
6. Aces Make 102-85 Statement in Playoffs Opener against Fever
7. Series Preview: Valkyries vs. Wings - 9/27/26
8. The Assist: Orlando City SC at Philadelphia Union - September 26, 2026
9. Quakes Down Timbers, 3-1
10. Inter Miami CF in Road Action against Columbus Crew this Sunday

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

• 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)
• Orange County Baseball Club - 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, MLBDL, MWL, NWL, PCL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, ML, 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