Can Johnny Manziel Help the Memphis Express Get on Track?

The Memphis Express made headlines when they signed former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Johnny Manziel this past week. The San Antonio Commanders held his territorial rights but opted not to sign him. Memphis, at 1-5, had the worst record in the Alliance of American Football giving them the next shot to sign him. "We're a league of opportunity, so we're looking for players in need of opportunity and giving them a path back to the NFL," The Alliance co-founder and CEO Charlie Ebersol sai... Full Story

Minnesota Wild Recalls Forward Matt Read from Iowa

SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild General Manager Paul Fenton today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has recalled forward Matt Read from the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL) under emergency conditions. Read, 32 (6/14/86), has tallied one goal in seven games with Minnesota this season and 34 points (15-19=34), 34 penalty minutes (PIM) and four power-play goals in 55 contests with Iowa. He ranks third on Iowa in goals and T-5th in scoring. The 5-foot-10, 188-pound forward owns 188 points (88-100=188) and 83 PIM in 444 career NHL games during eight seasons (2011-19... Full Story

Forward A.J. Greer Reassigned to Eagles

WINDSOR, CO. - The Colorado Eagles, proud AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, have announced that forward A.J. Greer has been reassigned to the Eagles by the team's NHL affiliate. Greer has notched 17 goals and 24 assists in 46 games with the Eagles this season and has notched one goal and one assist in 15 NHL contests with Colorado. The 22 year-old currently ranks second on the Eagles in goals (17), assists (24), points (41) and plus/minus rating (+8). The Eagles return to action when they host the Manitoba Moose at the Budweiser Events Center on Friday, March 22nd at 7:05pm MT. S... Full Story

Stars Outshine Griffins in 6-3 Victory

CEDAR PARK, Texas - The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Dallas Stars, returned to the H-E-B Center for the first of four straight games at home to battle the Central Division rival Grand Rapids Griffins. A third period offensive explosion led to a hat-trick by Colton Hargrove and a 6-3 victory over the Griffins. Four players recorded multi-point nights in the success. In an even paced, chippy start to the game, Grand Rapids fired seven shots on net and Texas answered back with 10 shots on Griffin's goalie, Harri Sateri. Ultimately, the first period ended scoreless... Full Story

• Flames Reassign Lazar to Stockton - Stockton Heat (AHL)
• Malcolm Duvivier Puts on Shooting Show to Power Hurricanes over Highlanders - Halifax Hurricanes (NBL Canada)
• 'Canes Reassign Fleury to Charlotte - Charlotte Checkers (AHL)
• Historic Performance Earns Ricardo Diegues All MASL Team Honors - Florida Tropics SC (MASL)
• SPHL Announces Plans for the 2019 Challenge Round - (SPHL)
• Robbie Payne, James Phelan Return from Texas Stars - Idaho Steelheads (ECHL)
• Compelling Matchups with Playoff Implications Highlight Week Seven - (AAF)
• Rafters Welcome Freshmen from East Coast - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (Northwoods)
• James Phelan and Robbie Payne Returned to Idaho - Texas Stars (AHL)
• Siiro Returns to Rivermen Roster Thursday - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Rivermen bring back "Big Country" as Ryan Siiro arrives from ECHL - SPHL Peoria Journal Star
• Marksmen set to host defending SPHL champs Friday - SPHL Fayetteville Observer
• Colorado Eagles soaring at the right time - AHL Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald
• Hero of historic NCAA Tournament upset, Salt Lake City Stars guard Jairus Lyles reflects on past, eyes future - G League Deseret News
• Fresno Foxes pro soccer club eyes USL playoffs - USL Fresno Bee
• FC Cincinnati: Allan Cruz wins MLS Goal of the Week - MLS Cincinnati Enquirer
• Playoff-bound Rail Yard Dawgs look to improve seeding during stretch run - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News
• Goalie Connor Ingram returning to Syracuse Crunch - AHL Syracuse Post Standard
• XFL team in L.A. hires woman executive - XFL NBC Sports
• Trent Richardson hopes NFL is noticing his AAF play - AAF NBC Sports
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

Halifax Hurricanes guard Malcolm Duvivier eyes a scoring opportunity vs. the Cape Breton Highlanders

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. Arizona Hotshots - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
2. Westfield Starfires - Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL)
3. Belleville Senators - American Hockey League (AHL)
4. Winnipeg Ice - Western Hockey League (WHL)
5. Columbia Fireflies - South Atlantic League (SAL)
6. Newfoundland Growlers - ECHL (ECHL)
7. Atlantic City Blackjacks - Arena Football League (AFL)
8. Montreal Alouettes - Canadian Football League (CFL)
9. Orlando Storm - World TeamTennis (WTT)
10. College Park Skyhawks - NBA G League (G League)

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

• Orlando Storm - World TeamTennis (WTT)
• Vegas Rollers - World TeamTennis (WTT)
• New Mexico Ice Wolves - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• Maine Nordiques - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• College Park Skyhawks - NBA G League (G League)
• Wichita - Pacific Coast League (PCL)
• Columbus Destroyers - Arena Football League (AFL)
• Winnipeg Ice - Western Hockey League (WHL)
• Wasco Reserves - Pecos League (Pecos)
• Cape Catfish - Prospect League (Prospect)

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
ApL, AzFL, AzL, CalL, CarL, EL, FSL, GCL, IL, ML, MWL, NWL, NYPL, PCL, PL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
Alaska, Cape Cod, Coastal Plain, FCBL, NECBL, Northwoods, PGCBL, Prospect, TCL, WCL
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, Can-Am, FL, PA, Pecos

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
G League, NBL Canada
Women's Basketball
WNBA

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
AAL, AFL, CIF, IFL, NAL
Outdoor Football
AAF, CFL, XFL

HOCKEY
Junior Hockey
NAHL, OHL, QMJHL, USHL, WHL
Minor League Hockey
AHL, ECHL, FHL, SPHL
Women's Hockey
NWHL

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
MLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
NPF, WTT

SOCCER
Indoor Soccer
MASL
Outdoor Soccer
CPL, MLS, USL, USL1
Women's Soccer
NWSL