Penguins Reveal Initial Preseason Roster Before Exhibition Opener

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have announced a 23-man training camp roster ahead of tonight's preseason opener, Friday, Sept. 25. The training camp roster consists of 12 forwards, nine defensemen and two goaltenders. Additional players will be added to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's roster as the Pittsburgh Penguins proceed with their training camp. The 23 players that will be on hand for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's preseason opener are as follows WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUI... Full Story

Tampa Bay Lightning Assign 10 Players to Syracuse Crunch

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Tampa Bay Lightning have reduced their training camp roster by 21, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced today. The following players have been assigned to the Syracuse Crunch: Tristan Allard Cooper Flinton Ethan Gauthier Dyllan Gill Jonas Johansson Tomas Kralovic Connor Kurth Harrison Meneghin Milo Roelens Gabriel Szturc The Lightning have released the following players from their PTOs: Clark Bishop Elliot Desnoyers Shawn Element Brendan Furry Luke Glendening Kole Lind Tommy Miller Zach Uens Bishop, Desnoyers, Element, Furry, Miller ... Full Story

Los Angeles Sparks Part Ways with Head Coach Lynne Roberts

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Sparks have parted ways with Head Coach Lynne Roberts, effective today. "We are grateful to Lynne for the commitment and determination she brought to the role, which was evident all the way through our last game last night" said Sparks Special Advisor Farhan Zaidi. "Lynne has cared deeply about our organization and for our players and their development. We sincerely thank her for everything she has invested in the Sparks and wish her and her family the best moving forward." About the Los Angeles Sparks Founded in 1997, the Los Angeles Sparks are one of th... Full Story

Rangers Assign Six to Wolf Pack

HARTFORD, CT - New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the club has assigned defensemen Jackson Dorrington and Drew Fortescue and forwards Nathan Aspinall, Cole Beaudoin, Liam Greentree, and Carey Terrance to the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack. Dorrington, 22, appeared in 70 games with the Wolf Pack a season ago, recording eleven points (2 g, 9 a). Prior to turning pro, the native of North Reading, MA, played three seasons for Northeastern Univ. He suited up in 105 games for the Huskies, recording 33 points (8 g, 25 a). Fortescue, 21, recorded 14 poin... Full Story

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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)

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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. Inter Miami CF Draws 2-2 against San Diego FC
7. San Diego FC Travels to Face Inter Miami CF on Sunday in First-Ever Meeting
8. Nashville SC Clinches Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs Berth with 3-0 Win over Chicago Fire FC
9. United Football League Enters Next Phase of Growth: Rhode Island and Colorado Join UFL in 2027; Utah and Oklahoma Begin Play in 2028 as UFL Expands to 10 Teams
10. The Assist: Orlando City SC At New England Revolution - September 19, 2026

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