Reading Advances to ELCS for First Time Since 2015

(Hartford, CT) - The Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies, Double-A) took down the Hartford Yard Goats (Colorado Rockies, Double-A) by a score of 5-4 to win the Eastern League Divisional Series two games to none. This pushes the Fightin Phils to the Eastern League Championship Series for the first time since Sept. 12, 2015. Reading scratched across its first run in the second inning, Carson DeMartini (Phillies No. 24 prospect) made his way to third after a leadoff single against Hartf... Full Story

Championship Bound: Trash Pandas Rout Smokies 13-3 to Complete Sweep

KNOXVILLE, TN - The Rocket City Trash Pandas (2-0) punched their ticket to the Southern League Championship Series for the first time in franchise history Thursday night, overpowering the Knoxville Smokies (0-2), 13-3, at Covenant Health Park to complete a two-game sweep of the North Division Series. Four years after the Smokies ended Rocket City's first postseason appearance in the 2022 North Division Series, the Trash Pandas emphatically won the rematch - and extended their season to the championship round. Jacob Cozart collected three hits and four RBI; Tucker Flint and Arjun Nimmala ... Full Story

Alderman's Slam Powers Jacksonville to 7-5 Win

MOOSIC, Pa. - The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp used a five-run, 11-batter third inning to beat the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Thursday night at PNC Field. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (76-68, 39-31)) opened the scoring in the bottom of the first. With one out, Jasson Dominguez (9) crushed a solo homer off Jacksonville (73-72, 31-40) starter Jace Beck (W, 2-2). The Jumbo Shrimp used 11 batters, plating five runs to take a lead they would never relinquish. Garret Forrester led off with a walk and Brandon Compton walked two batters later. After a flyout, Johnny Long drew a two-out walk, loading... Full Story

Schuyler Rimmer Named Head Coach of the Wisconsin Herd

OSHKOSH, Wis. - The Wisconsin Herd, NBA G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks, has named Schuyler Rimmer head coach. Rimmer becomes the fifth head coach in franchise history and brings nine years of NBA coaching experience, including one season in the NBA G League. Most recently, he was named an assistant coach on Bucks Head Coach Taylor Jenkins' staff and will continue to serve as a Bucks assistant coach in addition to his role as Herd head coach. "Schuyler is a talented and dedicated leader who can cultivate the strong partnership between the Bucks and Herd," said Jenkins. "I'm exc... Full Story

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• Reading Advances to ELCS for First Time Since 2015 - Reading Fightin Phils (EL)
• Resilience Helps Saints to Season-Opening Victory - Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)
• Blue Wahoos Eliminated from Playoffs in Loss to Shuckers - Pensacola Blue Wahoos (SL)
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• Dream Returns with a Decisive Win - Atlanta Dream (WNBA)
• Indians Shut out Stripers 15-0 - Indianapolis Indians (IL)
• Alderman's Slam Powers Jacksonville to 7-5 Win - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (IL)
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• Trash Pandas rout Smokies 13-3 to clinch Southern League championship spot - SL WAFF
• Saints eliminated from playoffs, take it out on Clippers - IL St. Paul Pioneer Press
• Jessica Shepards 5th triple-double helps Wings beat Sparks - WNBA NBC DFW
• Squirrels GM Anthony Oppermann classifies Year 1 at CarMax as 'historic' - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch
• Rochester Red Wings beat Buffalo Bisons to stay tied for first - IL Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
• Firebirds start training camp in Seattle with NHL affiliate Kraken - AHL KESQ
• Angel Reese has 30 points and 10 rebounds to help the Dream rout the Sun 103-59 - WNBA Gwinnett Daily Post
• Mighty Mussels roster shines | Pena named All-Star, group of Mussels head to Fall League - FSL Cape Coral Breeze
• Spokane Chiefs 'expect the best out of each other' at start of 2026-27 campaign - WHL Spokane Spokesman-Review
• Penguins begin training camp with raised expectations, dash of uncertainty - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
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• 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

Pensacola Blue Wahoos pitcher Eliazar Dishmey

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. San Diego FC Falls 2-1 to Club Tijuana in Second Annual Baja Cup at Snapdragon Stadium
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. Brampton Steelheads Acquire 15 Draft Picks from Sudbury and Two Compensatory Picks for the Rights to Tanner Adams
7. Last Week around the Leagues
8. Inter Miami CF Launches 2026 Campeones Cup Legacy Project at Nu Stadium, Expanding Career Access for Miami Students
9. MLS Disciplinary Committee Decisions Announced
10. Denver Summit FC to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Night on September 16

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