Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

BASEBALL Minor League Baseball (MiLB): Minor League Baseball is accepting votes through September 22 for the favorite new alternate on-field uniform and identity from the 2026 season. The eight choices include the Columbus Clingstones of the Double-A Southern League as the Columbus Scrambled Dogs; the Las Vegas Aviators of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League as the Las Vegas Headliners; the Louisville Bats of the Triple-A International League as the Louisville Humidity; the Palm Beach Cardinals... Full Story

Georgia Swarm Re-Signs MVP Brett Dobson Through 2030

DULUTH, GA - The Georgia Swarm announced that the team has signed goaltender Brett Dobson to a four-year contract extension, keeping the 2026 National Lacrosse League MVP and Goaltender of the Year in Georgia through the 2029-30 season. Head Coach Ed Comeau on the Brett Dobson extension: "Brett is coming off the best season statistically in the history of our league. We are very excited to have him committed to the Swarm for the next four years. He is one of the leaders on our team and is focused on leading us further in the coming years." Dobson, who was named to the NLL First Team foll... Full Story

Red Bull New York Midfielder David Ruiz Selected to Honduras National Team Roster

HARRISON, N.J. - Red Bull New York midfielder David Ruiz has been selected to the Honduras National Team roster for their upcoming CONCACAF Nations League matches, the federation announced today. Ruiz, 22, is in his first season with the Red Bulls after being acquired via loan from Inter Miami CF on September 2. Ruiz made his first appearance for New York on September 5 against the Seattle Sounders, after coming on as a substitute and playing for 16 minutes. The midfielder has made 63 career MLS appearances in four seasons in MLS, and has recorded three goals and four assists. The Miami,... Full Story

Trash Pandas Take Championship Series Lead with 5-4 Comeback Win in Biloxi

BILOXI, MS - The Rocket City Trash Pandas are coming home with a championship within reach. Nick Rodriguez's ninth-inning RBI single completed a 5-4 comeback victory over the Biloxi Shuckers on Sunday night at Keesler Federal Park, giving Rocket City a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three Southern League Championship Series. The Trash Pandas can claim their first championship - and bring the Huntsville area its first outright Southern League title since 1994 - in Game 2 on Tuesday at 6:35 pm at Toyota Field. Down 4-2 entering the seventh, Rocket City scored the game's final three runs while Lucas ... Full Story

• Tomas Poletin Rejoins Rockets Ahead of Home Opener - Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
• Chamique Holdsclaw Joins UPSHOT League as Investor - (UPSHOT)
• Trenton Ironhawks Sign Identical Twins Noah and Dylan Massie - Trenton Ironhawks (ECHL)
• Georgia Swarm Re-Signs MVP Brett Dobson Through 2030 - Georgia Swarm (NLL)
• Forge FC Clinches Eighth Consecutive CPL Playoff Berth - Forge FC (CPL)
• Red Bull New York Midfielder David Ruiz Selected to Honduras National Team Roster - Red Bull New York (MLS)
• Game Preview: Fever vs Lynx - Indiana Fever (WNBA)
• Thunderbirds, Cody Jamieson Agree to Two-Year Extension - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL)
• Otters Sign 2026 U18 Selection Liam Karbowski - Erie Otters (OHL)
• K-Wings Sign Rookie Defensemen Stefan Dobrich & Juliano Santalucia - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL)
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• Rochester Red Wings open playoffs Tuesday: What to know - IL Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
• Aja Wilson makes WNBA history as Aces sweep Storm - WNBA Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Bay FC shuts out Racing Louisville FC 2-0 on goals by Alex Pfeiffer, Karlie Lema - NWSL San Jose Mercury News
• Angel City FC rolls past Utah Royals after 2 early ejections - NWSL Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
• Albuquerque Isotopes finish 2026 season leading PCL in attendance again - PCL Albuquerque Journal
• Trash Pandas edge Shuckers 5-4 in Game 1 of Southern League Championship - SL WAFF
• Angel City rolls to shutout victory over shorthanded Utah - NWSL Los Angeles Times
• Sparks celebrate Lisa Leslie statue with rout of Fire - WNBA Press-Enterprise
• Anders Dreyer outduels Lionel Messi as SDFC, Inter Miami draw in Florida - MLS San Diego Union-Tribune
• Lynx struggle past lowly Sun, earn Reeves ire - WNBA St. Paul Pioneer Press
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Result Slips away from Courage Late 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

Georgia Swarm goaltender Brett Dobson

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. Vancouver Goldeneyes - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
10. Seattle Torrent - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)

1. San Diego FC Falls 2-1 to Club Tijuana in Second Annual Baja Cup at Snapdragon Stadium
2. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
3. San Diego FC Hosts 2026 Baja Cup Presented by Modelo against Club Tijuana on Wednesday
4. The Assist: Orlando City SC at Columbus Crew - September 16, 2026
5. Inter Miami CF Hosts Cruz Azul the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup
6. Last Week around the Leagues
7. Inter Miami CF Launches 2026 Campeones Cup Legacy Project at Nu Stadium, Expanding Career Access for Miami Students
8. MLS Disciplinary Committee Decisions Announced
9. Inter Miami CF Takes on San Diego FC for the First Time on Sunday
10. Sounders FC, Reign FC and RAVE Foundation Celebrate Latine Heritage Month with Community Events Throughout Washington

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

• 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 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• Minnesota - American Association (AA)
• ATX Bulls - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Orange County Baseball Club - Pioneer League (PL)
• Baton Rouge Kingfish - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Houston Bulls - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• OKC United - United Soccer League Championship (USL)

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