Red Wings Come Back to Defeat Memphis, 3-2

The Rochester Red Wings (2-1) punched their ticket to the Triple-A National Championship Game after eliminating the Memphis Redbirds (1-2) with a 3-2 victory. Trailing 2-1 in the eighth inning, CF Andrew Pinckney ripped an RBI double to tie the game at two and scored the go-ahead run to clinch the series. Eight Red Wing pitchers combined for 11 strikeouts and just three hits allowed on the night, with RHP Clayton Beeter earning the victory. Rochester struck first in the opening frame, startin... Full Story

Escobar Silences Southern Maryland for Game Two Win

(Waldorf, Md.) - The Long Island Ducks defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 8-4 on Thursday afternoon in Game Two of the Atlantic League Championship Series at Regency Furniture Stadium. The Ducks lead the best-of-five series two games to none. Long Island took a 1-0 lead in the second inning on René Pinto's sacrifice fly to right field that plated Alsander Womack. It stayed that way until the fifth when a two-out RBI double into the left field corner by Marcus Chiu doubled the Ducks lead to two. The Ducks struck again with two outs in the sixth, as Wilmer Difo's RBI single to lef... Full Story

Sun Defeat Tempo in Final Game of Franchise History

Uncasville, CT - Tonight, the Connecticut Sun (11-33) defeated the Toronto Tempo 95-81 inside Mohegan Sun Arena. Five Sun players earned double digits in the loss with Ashlon Jackson leading the charge with 18 points. Raegan Beers and Aaliyah Edwards tallied 17 and 16 respectively while Hailey Van Lith and Gianna Kneepkens recorded 12 points apiece. Beers also led on the boards with eight rebounds. Toronto opened the scoring column with Kiki Rice driving to the rim for two, but Leger- Walker immediately responded for the Sun pulling up from 13' for an early tie. Raegan Beers and Aaliyah... Full Story

Knighthawks Select Syracuse's Finn Thomson First Overall

(Rochester, NY)... The Rochester Knighthawks selected Syracuse University forward Finn Thomson first overall tonight in the 2026 National Lacrosse League Entry Draft, presented by Capelli Sport. It marked the second time in franchise history that the new Knighthawks made the first selection, taking forward Thomas McConvey in 2022. "Finn is an incredible talent. He's a versatile player who can play with and without the ball," said Knighthawks President and General Manager Dan Carey. "He has a knack for finding open space and has the skill and finishing ability to score when he gets his chanc... Full Story

• Red Wings Come Back to Defeat Memphis, 3-2 - Rochester Red Wings (IL)
• Escobar Silences Southern Maryland for Game Two Win - Long Island Ducks (AtL)
• Sun Defeat Tempo in Final Game of Franchise History - Connecticut Sun (WNBA)
• Novotný Picks up Four Points in Season Debut as Petes Beat Sting at Home - Peterborough Petes (OHL)
• Tomahawks Grab First Win of the Season During Day Two of Blaine Showcase, Defeat Oklahoma 5-1 - Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL)
• Wolverines Wrangle the Wranglers in 5-3 Win - Anchorage Wolverines (NAHL)
• Bandits Select 8 Players in 2026 NLL Draft - Buffalo Bandits (NLL)
• Seals Wheel-And-Deal Before Selecting Left-Handed Defenseman Aidan Maguire from Duke in the First Round of Thursday's National Lacrosse League Draft - San Diego Seals (NLL)
• Las Vegas Desert Dogs Add Six Players in NLL Entry Draft - Las Vegas Desert Dogs (NLL)
• Preview: Rowdies at San Antonio - Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• New Mexico United won't be the only club adjusting amid international call-ups - USL Albuquerque Journal
• Connecticut Sun fans sad, upset, as Sun play last game at Mohegan Sun - WNBA Hartford Courant
• Mallette recalls first Otters home game as team prepares for 2026 home opener - OHL NewsBreak - Erie
• NAHL Hockey: Jets erase 2-0 deficit to defeat Black Bears in OT - NAHL Janesville Gazette
• Fort Wayne FC currently holding final postseason spot - USL1 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
• Baseball America names Compton Marlins Minor League POY - MWL Beloit Daily News
• The first step to a busy offseason is for Sky principal owner Michael Alter to own up to mistakes - WNBA Chicago Sun Times
• Coachella Valley Firebirds celebrate start of fifth season with launch party - AHL KESQ
• Gargoyles re-sign Price, add Paquette on defense - ECHL Greensboro News and Record
• Tomahawks defeat Warriors to even record at NAHL Showcase - NAHL Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• 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

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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. Alysha Clark Injury Update
3. San Diego FC Plays to 2-2 Road Draw in First Match against Inter Miami CF
4. Inter Miami CF Takes on San Diego FC for the First Time on Sunday
5. Sounders FC Fights Back to Earn Road Point in 3-3 Draw at Colorado Rapids on Saturday Night
6. San Diego FC Travels to Face Inter Miami CF on Sunday in First-Ever Meeting
7. Inter Miami CF Draws 2-2 against San Diego FC
8. Nashville SC Clinches Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs Berth with 3-0 Win over Chicago Fire FC
9. The Assist: Orlando City SC At New England Revolution - September 19, 2026
10. Rapids Eye Consecutive League Wins in Home Matchup with Seattle Sounders

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