Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

BASEBALL American Association: The independent American Association awarded its 2026 Promotion of the Year to the league's Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks for their "Fargo Woodchippers" alternate identity that was a tribute to the 1996 "Fargo" movie with its infamous "woodchipper" scene. Atlantic League: The independent Atlantic League recently announced the new 21-day Florida Winter League (FWL) will operate at the Lawnwood Complex in Fort Pierce from January 15 through February 10, 2027. The FW... Full Story

Bump and Knuble Recalled

Allentown, PA - The Philadelphia Flyers have recalled forwards Alex Bump and Cole Knuble from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Bump, 22, is coming off a massive eight-day stretch with the Phantoms in which he racked up a five-game goal streak to take the AHL lead with seven goals. Bump had back-to-back two-goal games in Springfield on Friday and Saturday culminating the torrid run with the overtime winner in Lehigh Valley's third straight win. Bump has played in three games with the Flyers this season and also played in 17 games with Philadelphia last year scoring 5-4-9 while also registering... Full Story

Panthers Recall Cole Schwindt, Assign Sam Lafferty to Checkers

The Florida Panthers announced today the team has recalled forward Cole Schwindt from the Checkers. In addition, Florida has assigned forward Sam Lafferty to Charlotte. Schwindt, 25, has posted three points (one goal, two assists) in five games with the Checkers this season. The Kitchener, ON, native has skated in 78 NHL games in his career, notching six goals and nine assists with the Panthers, Calgary Flames and Vegas Golden Knights. Lafferty, 31, has made five appearances with the Panthers this season. The Hollidaysburg, PA, native has played 85 AHL games with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranto... Full Story

Scardina Lifts Thunder Past Knight Monsters in Overtime

WICHITA, Kan. - Ethan Scardina scored three minutes into overtime on the power play to lift Wichita past Tahoe, 4-3, on Sunday afternoon at INTRUST Bank Arena. Michal Stinil and Connor Lockhart led the way for the Thunder with two points apiece while seven others recorded points. Yaroslav Korostelev earned the win, stopping 25 shots in his first start in North America. Just 1:49 into the game, Jordan Biro netted his first in a Thunder uniform to make it 1-0. He tucked home a rebound near the right post with helpers to Kirby Proctor and Cam Mitchell. Tahoe scored the next three to take... Full Story

• Bump Named AHL Player of the Week - Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)
• Miami FC Falls to Charleston Battery Despite First-Half Lead - Miami FC (USL)
• Atlanta Vibe's Leah Edmond Featured Alongside Fellow Women's Sports Icons in Bloomberg Businessweek - Atlanta Vibe (MLV)
• Skyforce Q&A: Getting to Know Mario Casamajor - Sioux Falls Skyforce (G League)
• Argos Ink LB Vi Jones - Toronto Argonauts (CFL)
• Bump and Knuble Recalled - Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)
• Philippe Veilleux Named Vidéotron Player of the Week - (QMJHL)
• Trenton Ironhawks Add Conor Cole to Roster - Trenton Ironhawks (ECHL)
• Ducks Featured in "Best of Long Island" Voting - Long Island Ducks (AtL)
• Sussex County Miners Host Historic National Association of Professional Baseball Annual Meeting - Sussex County Miners (NA)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Orlando Pride score 2-1 win over Houston behind rookie forward, veteran Marta - NWSL Orlando Sentinel
• Chattanooga FC Wins First Ever MLS NEXT Pro Playoff Match At Home - MLS NEXT Pro Chattanoogan
• Struggling Maple Leafs put out call to Marlies forward Vinni Lettieri - AHL Toronto Sun
• Admirals hold off Atlanta Gladiators, finish 2-1 on season-opening trip - ECHL Virginian Pilot
• Jorian Baucom's first-half goal leads Calgary Wild FC to a 1-0 win over AFC Toronto - NSL Toronto Star
• Cabrals overtime winner lifts Dawgs over Fayetteville - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News
• Greizemann's fireworks part of Orlando City big win over D.C. United - MLS Osceola News Gazette
• Charleston Battery rally past Miami FC 2-1 in USL soccer - USL Charleston Post and Courier
• Tyler Kopffs overtime goal lifted the Stingrays to victory - ECHL Charleston Post and Courier
• PHOTOS: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Norfolk Admirals, Home Opener - ECHL Gwinnett Daily Post
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Courage Comeback Effort Falls Short in Loss to San Diego 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
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger

Toledo Walleye forwards Kaden Bohlsen and Tanner Dickinson

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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6. San Jose Erases Second-Half Deficit For Third Consecutive Match To Clinch Playoff Spot For First Time Since 2023 And Extend Unbeaten Streak To Nin
7. LAFC Seeks Big Result from Cross-Conference Clash at New York City FC on Saturday
8. St. Louis CITY SC Falls 3-2 to Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field
9. Houston Dynamo FC Clinch 2026 Playoff
10. We're in: Saskatchewan Roughriders Clinch Grey Cup Playoff Berth

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 Breakers - 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