Orlando Valkyries Sign Romanian National Team Outside Hitter Adriana-Maria Burtea

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Valkyries have signed Romanian outside hitter Adriana-Maria Burtea ahead of the 2027 season. A native of Bucharest, Romania, Burtea brings extensive international experience to Orlando after successful careers in both indoor and beach volleyball. Burtea began her professional indoor career in 2014 with Romania's CSM Satu Mare and spent the next eight seasons competing for clubs across her home country before joining top Greek club AEK Athens. Burtea also repr... Full Story

Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

BASEBALL Minor League Baseball (MiLB): Minor League Baseball is accepting votes through September 22 for the favorite new alternate on-field uniform and identity from the 2026 season. The eight choices include the Columbus Clingstones of the Double-A Southern League as the Columbus Scrambled Dogs; the Las Vegas Aviators of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League as the Las Vegas Headliners; the Louisville Bats of the Triple-A International League as the Louisville Humidity; the Palm Beach Cardinals of the Single-A Florida State League as the Palm Beach Frozen Iguanas; the Reading Fightin Phils of... Full Story

Six Drillers Receive Postseason Honors

The Tulsa Drillers just completed one of their best seasons in franchise history, and several key members of the 2026 team have been recognized for their performances. Today, Major League Baseball announced the 2026 Texas League All-Star Team and league awards winner, with six members of the Drillers receiving honors Leading the team are Eric Wedge, who was named the Texas League's Manager of the Year, and Josue De Paula who was named the TL's Most Valuable Player. A total of five Drillers players were named to the Texas League All-Star Team. De Paula, Mike Sirota and Zyhir Hope swept al... Full Story

Arias Named Eastern League MVP and Top MLB Prospect

PORTLAND, Maine - The Portland Sea Dogs had four players recognized with Eastern League postseason honors, Minor Legue Baseball announced today. Franklin Arias was named Eastern League Most Valuable Player and Top MLB Prospect, while Anthony Eyanson was named Eastern League Pitcher of the Year. Arias, Eyanson, and Brooks Brannon were also selected as Eastern League All-Stars at shortstop, starting pitcher, and first base, respectively. This marks the first time in franchise history that the Sea Dogs have both the Eastern League MVP and Pitcher of the Year in the same season. Arias become... Full Story

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Outside hitter Adriana-Maria Burtea

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. Vancouver Goldeneyes - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
10. Seattle Torrent - 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
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4. The Assist: Orlando City SC at Columbus Crew - September 16, 2026
5. Inter Miami CF Hosts Cruz Azul the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup
6. Last Week around the Leagues
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. Recap: Rapids Set for First U.S. Open Cup Semifinal Appearance Since 2004

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
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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
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MASL
Outdoor Soccer
CPL, MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, USL, USL Premier, USL1
Women's Soccer
GSL, NSL, NWSL