Otters Win FLCF, Advance to First Championship Series Since 2023

WASHINGTON, Pa. - The Evansville Otters (3-2) rode a big offensive performance to a series win in Game Five of the Frontier League Midwest Conference Finals against the Washington Wild Things (2-3) on Sunday night, 9-6. Ryan Wiltse made his second start of the series against Kelvin Perez for Washington. The Otters struck first in the top of the second inning with a solo home run by Logan Brown, his fourth of the postseason. They extended their lead quickly in the next frame. The first ... Full Story

Red Wings Storm Back to Win Second Half Title

The Rochester Red Wings (90-58, 45-30) punched their ticket to the postseason in emphatic fashion Sunday afternoon, erasing an early four-run deficit and launching eight home runs and 19 total hits en route to a 15-8 victory over the Buffalo Bisons (33-39, 68-79) in the regular-season finale. The win clinched Rochester's first postseason berth since 2013 and gave the Red Wings 90 victories in a season for the first time since 1953. After falling behind 5-1 through four innings, Rochester exploded for 11 runs over the next three frames, including five-run outbursts in both the fifth and seventh... Full Story

'Pigs Close 2026 Season with 11-Inning Victory in Syracuse

Syracuse, New York - The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (33-41, 68-81) snapped a six-game losing streak and sailed off into the sunset of the 2026 season with a 5-4 11-inning win over the Syracuse Mets (43-31, 81-68) Sunday afternoon at NBT Bank Stadium. The Mets opened the scoring with a Jose Ramos two-run homer in the second, but back-to-back jacks from Colby Thomas and Raider Tello tied the game for the 'Pigs in the fourth. Christian Cairo's RBI base hit gave the Mets the lead back in the 7th, but Otto Kemp countered with a sacrifice fly to even it back up immediately in the eighth. The ga... Full Story

Buffalo Bisons Announce 2026 Team Awards

As part of their annual Fan Appreciation Night tradition at Sahlen Field, the Buffalo Bisons tonight announced the winners of their 2026 team awards, including INF Josh Kasevich being named the team's 2026 Stan Barron Most Valuable Player for his leadership offensively and on the infield throughout the 2026 season. Kasevich also was named the Jimmy Griffin Hometown Hero Award winner thanks to his offensive prowess at Sahlen Field this year, while RHP Tanner Andrews was named the Warren Spahn Most Valuable Pitcher as the team's top pitcher among several worthy candidates. RHP Chad Dallas ... Full Story

• Otters Win FLCF, Advance to First Championship Series Since 2023 - Evansville Otters (FL)
• SeaWolves Shut out in Game One of Championship Series - Erie SeaWolves (EL)
• SKC II Ends Season on High Note, Defeats Dynamo Dos on Decision Day - Sporting Kansas City II (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Quakes II defeats Whitecaps II on MLS NEXT Pro Decision Day - San Jose Earthquakes II (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Waterdogs Dominate Outlaws to Win Second PLL Championship - Philadelphia Waterdogs (PLL)
• Atlanta United 2 Duo Claims Golden Boot and Playmaker of the Year Awards - (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Frontenacs Win in Home Opener, Beating 67's in Overtime - Kingston Frontenacs (OHL)
• Wilson Makes History, McIntosh Shines in Roots' 1-0 Road Victory over Indy Eleven - Oakland Roots SC (USL)
• Lancers Respond against the Caps - Omaha Lancers (USHL)
• Yannick Bright Reaches 100 Appearances for Inter Miami CF - Inter Miami CF (MLS)
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• SWB RAILRIDERS: End of an era for franchises nickname - IL Scranton Times-Tribune
• Rochester Red Wings clinch playoff berth with win over Buffalo Bisons - IL Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
• Olivia Miles breaks Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie points record - WNBA ESPN
• Greatness and Joy: Waterdogs Dominate PLL Title Behind Kirst's MVP Performance - PLL Inside Lacrosse
• Valkyries welcome Japanese phenom Kokoro Tanaka to Bay Area - WNBA San Jose Mercury News
• Rochester Red Wings control playoff fate entering finale vs Bisons - IL Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
• Dudley's brace, including the decider in stoppage time, lifts Gotham to a 2-1 win over the Courage - NWSL New York Newsday
• Braves prospect Davis Polo dominant in 1st Triple-A start with Stripers - IL Gwinnett Daily Post
• Through roster upheaval, best manager on the planet Julio Morillo led the Dayton Dragons to a historic season - MWL Dayton Daily News
• Ossie McIntyre scores game-winner in shootout, Spokane Chiefs edge Tri-City 3-2 in season opener - WHL Spokane Spokesman-Review
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• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
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Oakland Roots goalkeeper Kendall McIntosh vs. Indy Eleven

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. 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