Chad Tracy Named Red Sox Manager

The Red Sox dropped the interim tag and made it official. Chad Tracy was named Boston's 49th manager in franchise history today, capping off a historic turnaround that saw the former Spokane Indians catcher lead the team from 14 games under .500 to a postseason berth. "Chad was asked to step into a difficult situation with little notice, but the trust he immediately commanded at the major league level was earned through years of work across our organization. What this team has accomplished ov... Full Story

Championship Game 5 Preview - The Grand Finale of the WPBL's Inaugural Season

In a decisive Game 5 of the Championship, anything can happen, but after two definitive wins, the last being a blowout, the Firebells seem to be the odds-on favorite. After two uncharacteristic back-to-back losses, SF has steadied their rocky offensive ship, with their prolific two-way-playing captain Kelsie Whitmore at the helm. Her trusty crew of explosive bats are finding gaps everywhere in the green, showing no signs of doing otherwise. Ever since Joely Leguizamon recovered from her Game 1 injury, the scrappy shortstop has been tearing it up at the plate - 6 for 8 with a home run and... Full Story

Last Week around the Leagues

This past week the Fayetteville Woodpeckers won their first ever Carolina League championship, the Philadelphia Waterdogs won their second Premier Lacrosse League title, and the Indoor Football League expansion team Arkansas Diamonds announced they will play their home games in Little Rock. Highlights from this week come from the Carolina League, California League, International League, Premier Lacrosse League, National Lacrosse League, Indoor Football League, United Football League, Major League Soccer, National Women's Soccer League, MLS NEXT Pro, Women's National Basketball Association, ... Full Story

Dayton Dragons Finish #1 in Minor League Baseball Attendance in 2026

Dayton, Ohio - The Dayton Dragons finished the 2026 season ranked as the #1 team in the country in attendance average per home date among the 120 teams across all levels of Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™). The Dragons finished the year with a per-game attendance average of 7,863 per home date (65 home openings). This was the fifth straight year that the Dragons have finished among the top three across all levels of Minor League Baseball. The Dragons full-season attendance total of 511,123 ranked fourth among all Minor League teams (note that High-A teams have fewer home dates th... Full Story

• Match Preview: Monterey Bay FC Travels to Face Charleston Battery - Monterey Bay FC (USL)
• Rochester Red Wings Game Notes - September 22 at Memphis - Rochester Red Wings (IL)
• Called Up: Nine Inter Miami CF Players Set for International Duty During September/October Window - Inter Miami CF (MLS)
• Royals Ranked 1st in CHL Rankings - Victoria Royals (WHL)
• Coachella Valley Adds Forward Alex Swetlikoff - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL)
• Chad Tracy Named Red Sox Manager - Spokane Indians (NWL)
• Revolution Homegrown M Cristiano Oliveira Called up to United States U-19 National Team - New England Revolution (MLS)
• Atlantic League Championship Series Game One Postponed - Long Island Ducks (AtL)
• Raiders to Wear Orange Jerseys for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)
• Red Bull New York Defender Matthew Dos Santos and Winger Dennis Nelich Called up to U-19 USYNT Camp - Red Bull New York (MLS)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• PWHL names hockey attorney Alison Izzi GM of Vancouver Goldeneyes - PWHL ESPN
• Why Kerri Walsh Jennings Picked a Side in the Volleyball War - LOVB Front Office Sports
• Why Kerri Walsh Jennings Picked a Side in the Volleyball War - MLV Front Office Sports
• Chad Kellys agent hoping to change CFL status quo with next contract - CFL 3DownNation
• WNBA Power Rankings: What went right for every team this season - WNBA ESPN
• Columbus Crew 2 fires Higuain after fallout from ref abuse - MLS NEXT Pro ESPN
• Sources: NWSL launches new player development rule for clubs - NWSL ESPN
• Georgia Swarm's 2026-27 lacrosse schedule released - NLL Gwinnett Daily Post
• Dayton Dragons lead Minor League Baseball in average attendance for 2026 season - MWL Dayton Daily News
• Dream close in on a top-4 seed with 95-84 win over Liberty - WNBA Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• 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

Prince Albert Raiders orange Truth and Reconciliation jerseys

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. San Diego FC Hosts 2026 Baja Cup Presented by Modelo against Club Tijuana on Wednesday
3. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
4. The Assist: Orlando City SC at Columbus Crew - September 16, 2026
5. Last Week around the Leagues
6. Inter Miami CF Hosts Cruz Azul the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup
7. MLS Disciplinary Committee Decisions Announced
8. Inter Miami CF Takes on San Diego FC for the First Time on Sunday
9. Sounders FC, Reign FC and RAVE Foundation Celebrate Latine Heritage Month with Community Events Throughout Washington
10. San Diego FC Plays to 2-2 Road Draw in First Match against Inter Miami CF

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