Washington Spirit Extends Sporting Director James Hocken

Washington, D.C. - The Washington Spirit has signed Sporting Director James Hocken to a new two-year contract with a 2029 option, the club announced today. Hocken will remain in his executive role over the club's sporting department, overseeing player acquisitions and roster management while heading the team's scouting and analytics department across the next several seasons. "I'm incredibly excited to continue my journey with the Washington Spirit," said Hocken. "This is a club with enormou... Full Story

U.S. Soccer Launches Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup to Unite Women's Soccer in Pursuit of a Singular National Champion

ATLANTA - U.S. Soccer today announced the launch of the Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup, a first-of-its-kind tournament that will bring together women's soccer teams from across the nation to crown a singular national champion. The date for launch will be determined upon consultation with key stakeholders in the ecosystem. The competition will be a single-elimination knockout format, culminating in a championship final. The competition, including the final, will award a record-setting prize pool of more than $1.5 million and serve as a pathway to qualification for the Concacaf W Champions Cup. ... Full Story

Brad Jones Named Blue Coats General Manager

WILMINGTON - The Philadelphia 76ers announced today that Brad Jones has been named General Manager of the Delaware Blue Coats, the team's NBA G League affiliate, and 76ers Pro Scout. Jones is the seventh executive to helm Delaware's basketball operations department in the 14-year history of the program. Jones arrives in Delaware after eight years at the NBA G League office, most recently serving as Basketball Affairs and Player Personnel Lead. This past summer, he was instrumental in assembling the NBA G League United team that won the 2026 FIBA Intercontinental Cup Championship in Beijing... Full Story

Hershey Bears Hockey Club Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2026

(Hershey, PA) - The Hershey Bears Hockey Club Hall of Fame Committee announced today the four individuals selected for induction for the club's Hall of Fame Night, which is set to take place on Saturday, Dec. 5 at GIANT Center. Hershey faces the Lehigh Valley Phantoms that evening at 7 p.m., and the ceremony will take place prior to puck drop. The Hershey Bears Hockey Club Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes the following inductees: Dean Arsene (player), Jay Johnston (player), Christian Matte (player), and Dr. Kevin Black (general). Dean Arsene Known as the unofficial "Mayor of Hershe... Full Story

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• New York Rangers Assign F Cole Beaudoin to Hartford Wolf Pack, Recall F Justin Dowling - Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)
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• Phantoms down Team USA for home win - USHL Youngstown Vindicator
• Huntsville Havoc names Connor Fries team captain for 2026-2027 season - SPHL WAFF
• Wranglers could face new football teams next season - IFL Prescott Daily Courier
• LAFC united in continuing to adapt in search of success - MLS Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
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• Red Wings GM Dan Mason named Triple-A Executive of the Year - IL NewsBreak - Rochester
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• Andrew Jarvis lands captain role in Atlanta Gladiators' 2026-27 leadership appointments - ECHL Gwinnett Daily Post
• IceHogs return home for two games this week, including Saturdays Book Club Night - AHL WIFR
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• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger

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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. Golden State Valkyries Advance to 2026 WNBA Finals
2. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
3. Seattle Torrent Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
4. Falcons Soar To Historic 7-2 Victory Over Oceanside In Return To Fresno
5. PWHL Hamilton Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
6. Ottawa Charge Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
7. PWHL Detroit Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
8. New York Sirens Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
9. Minnesota Frost Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
10. PWHL San Jose Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster

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

• Tampa Bay - UPSHOT League (UPSHOT)
• 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)

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, ML, NA, 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