Bison Roster Takes Shape

Bloomington, Ill. - New York Rangers Assistant General Manager and Hartford Wolf Pack General Manager Ryan Martin announced today that the Wolf Pack has released seven players from their professional tryout agreements (PTO) and will report to the Bloomington Bison. Additionally, the New York Rangers have reassigned goaltender Hugo Ollas from the Wolf Pack to the Bison. Ollas, 22, played with Merrimack College last season posting a 7-12-0 record with a .908 save percentage and a 2.84 goals aga... Full Story

Tiffany Hayes Named Kia WNBA Sixth Player of the Year

NEW YORK - The WNBA announced today that Las Vegas Aces guard Tiffany Hayes is the league's Kia 2024 Sixth Player of the Year presented annually to the WNBA's most valuable reserve. Las Vegas signed Hayes out of retirement on May 31, and she went on to appear in 33 games, 28 of which came off the bench. On the season, she averaged 9.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists while connecting on 50.0 percent of her shots from the field and 40.2 percent from 3-point range. She was even more effective after the Olympic break, averaging 10.7 points while making 51.9 percent of her shots, including ... Full Story

SLC Stars Announce 2024-25 Basketball Staff

SALT LAKE CITY - The Salt Lake City Stars, the official G League affiliate of the Utah Jazz, announced today that Isaiah Fox, Bret Burchard, James Mays, and Jia Perkins will return as assistant coaches for Steve Wojciechowski as he enters his second season as the team's head coach. Nick Madray will join the staff to serve as assistant coach/video coordinator, along with Myck Kabongo, who will be the team's assistant coach/player development. Other new additions to the staff include Abigail Abvia as head athletic trainer, Garrett Blakey as strength and conditioning coach, and Will Cohen as the ... Full Story

Springfield Thunderbirds Announce Long-Term Affiliation Extension with St. Louis Blues

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Today, the Springfield Thunderbirds and St. Louis Blues announced the extension of their affiliation agreement through the end of the 2030-31 season. The deal further solidifies the long-term future of the American Hockey League in Springfield, one of the league's charter cities. "We are thrilled to continue our richly rewarding long-term partnership with the St. Louis Blues," said Thunderbirds President Nathan Costa. "The Blues and Thunderbirds share similar core values regarding player and staff development and maintaining a deep commitment to their communities. Our c... Full Story

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• Ace who came out of retirement takes WNBA award - WNBA Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Team president Nate Teut resigns from Des Moines Buccaneers hockey - USHL KCCI
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• Thunderbirds announce long-term extension to remain with St. Louis Blues - AHL Springfield Republican
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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. South Bend Cubs - Midwest League (MWL)
2. Edmonton Oil Kings - Western Hockey League (WHL)
3. Minnesota Lynx - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
4. Corpus Christi Hooks - Texas League (TL)
5. Colorado Rapids - Major League Soccer (MLS)
6. Edmonton Elks - Canadian Football League (CFL)
7. Charlotte FC - Major League Soccer (MLS)
8. Saskatchewan Roughriders - Canadian Football League (CFL)
9. Fresno Grizzlies - California League (CalL)
10. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)

1. FC Tulsa Mourns the Loss of Modou Jadama
2. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
3. Last Week around the Leagues
4. San Diego Gulls Announce Details for 2024 Training Camp
5. NY Liberty to Host Critical Playoffs Watch Party at Barclays Center October 4
6. Six-Year Agreement Signed Between Albany FireWolves and MVP Arena
7. Banana Ball World Tour Coming to CHS Field August 1 & 2
8. Greater Nevada Field to Host the Party Animals in 2025
9. "Speaks Highly of his Character:" Tigers Defenceman Paranych Comes to Aid of Woman in Medical Distress
10. T-Birds Open Training Camp; Initial Roster Unveiled

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

• Portland - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Down East Bird Dawgs - Frontier League (FL)
• Monterrey Kings - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Wilkes-Barre - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Beaumont Renegades - National Arena League (NAL)
• Stockton Crusaders - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Mississippi Mud Monsters - Frontier League (FL)
• Amarillo Dusters - National Arena League (NAL)
• Shreveport Rouxgaroux - National Arena League (NAL)
• Harrisburg Stampede - National Arena League (NAL)

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, ML, MLBDL, MWL, NWL, PCL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, Pecos, PL

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, CEBL, G League
Women's Basketball
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

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
NWLS, PVF

SOCCER
Indoor Soccer
MASL
Outdoor Soccer
CPL, MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, USL, USL1
Women's Soccer
NSL, NWSL, USLSL