Brodzinski Named SAL Manager of Year

JERSEY SHORE, NJ - BlueClaws manager Greg Brodzinski was named South Atlantic League Manager of the Year, it was announced today by Major League Baseball. He led the BlueClaws to a 74-58 record this season and playoff contention in each half of the season. Brodzinski is the fourth BlueClaws manager to win SAL Manager of the Year, following Dusty Wathan (2009), Mark Parent (2010), and Marty Malloy (2018). Brodzinski is the first to win the award since the BlueClaws became the Phillies High-A a... Full Story

Brooklyn FC Announces Temporary Home Venue

Brooklyn, N.Y. - Brooklyn Football Club (BKFC) today announced it has reached an agreement with Columbia University to play seven home matches through the remainder of 2024 at Rocco B. Commisso Soccer Stadium. Located within Columbia's Baker Athletics Complex at W. 218th Street and Broadway, Rocco B. Commisso Soccer Stadium - formerly known as Columbia Soccer Stadium - has hosted Columbia men's soccer since 1984 and the women's team since 1986. Brooklyn Football Club's home opener, originally scheduled for August 31 against Carolina Ascent FC, was postponed after deficiencies we... Full Story

Three Dayton Dragons Players Selected to Midwest League All-Star Team

Dayton, Ohio - Minor League Baseball today announced its official 2024 Midwest League Full-Season All-Star Team and player awards, and three Dayton Dragons players were selected. Cam Collier (third baseman), Ethan O'Donnell (outfielder), and Sal Stewart (utility) were among a total of 16 MWL players selected (10 position players; 6 pitchers). Eight of the 12 Midwest League teams had at least one player selected. Lake County catcher Cooper Ingle was selected as the MVP of the Midwest League for 2024. The awards were chosen in a vote by Midwest League managers. Midwest League broadcasters ser... Full Story

Lauren Flynn and Cristina Roque Have Options Picked up by Utah Royals FC

HERRIMAN, Utah - Utah Royals FC announced today that the club has exercised options for defender Lauren Flynn and goalkeeper Cristina Roque, keeping both Florida State University products in Utah through the end of the 2025 season. Lauren Flynn made her professional debut on April 20 against Louisville, stepping in for Kaleigh Riehl who went down with a late injury. She went on to record 10 straight starts, endearing herself to the coaching staff as well as the fans with her tough tackling and last ditch defending. Her heroics earned her NWSL Impact Save of the Week in week 10 for her effor... 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. Colorado Rapids - Major League Soccer (MLS)
2. Corpus Christi Hooks - Texas League (TL)
3. Edmonton Elks - Canadian Football League (CFL)
4. Minnesota Lynx - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
5. Edmonton Oil Kings - Western Hockey League (WHL)
6. Fresno Grizzlies - California League (CalL)
7. South Bend Cubs - Midwest League (MWL)
8. Charlotte FC - Major League Soccer (MLS)
9. Saskatchewan Roughriders - Canadian Football League (CFL)
10. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Monterrey Kings Join Arena Football One
3. Last Week around the Leagues
4. New York Sirens Announce Prudential Center as Primary Venue for 2024-25 Season
5. Frontier League Adds Down East Bird Dawgs In Latest Expansion
6. United Football League Returns March 28
7. Roughnecks to Play 2025 UFL Season at University of Houston's TDECU Stadium
8. Courage Battle Surging Bay FC to 1-1 Draw
9. 2024 Grey Cup Festival Unveils Live Entertainment Coming to Vancouver this November, Official Tagline, and Six New Partners
10. Portland, Oregon Awarded WNBA's 15th Franchise

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

• Portland - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Down East Bird Dawgs - Frontier League (FL)
• Monterrey Kings - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Wilkes-Barre - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Beaumont Renegades - National Arena League (NAL)
• Stockton Crusaders - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Mississippi - Frontier League (FL)
• Amarillo Dusters - National Arena League (NAL)
• Shreveport Rouxgaroux - National Arena League (NAL)
• Harrisburg Stampede - National Arena League (NAL)

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

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
NWLS, PVF

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