Chicago Fire FC Forward Robert Lewandowski Called up to Poland Men's National Team for UEFA Nations League

CHICAGO - Chicago Fire FC forward Robert Lewandowski has been called to the Poland Men's National team for upcoming UEFA Nations League matches in September and October. Poland will open play in UEFA Nations League B, Group B4 against Bosnia and Herzegovina at 1:45 p.m. CT on Friday, Sept. 25, at PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw, Poland. The team will then travel to face Sweden at 1:45 p.m. CT on Monday, Sept. 28 at Strawberry Arena in Solna, Sweden. Matchday 3 of the European competition conti... Full Story

Shuckers Sweep Blue Wahoos, Advance to Championship for First Time Since 2019

BILOXI, MS - The Biloxi Shuckers used a six-run explosion in the first two innings to overpower the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in Game 2 of the Southern League Division Series, 8-3 to sweep the best-of-three set at Keesler Federal Park on Thursday night. The victory means the Shuckers move onto the Southern League Championship for the first time since 2019. The Shuckers struck for three homers across the first two frames to score the game's first six runs, including a two-run, 97 mph, 378-foot blast from Jesús Made in the first, followed by a Matthew Wood two-run, 103 mph, 368-foot shot and... Full Story

Liranzo's Sixth-Inning Homer Leads Erie to Fifth Straight Southwest Division Title

RICHMOND, VA - The Erie SeaWolves are headed back to the Eastern League Championship Series for a fifth consecutive year after a 5-3 win over the Richmond Flying Squirrels on Thursday night at CarMax Park. Thayron Liranzo came to the plate with two-on and a three-run deficit. With one swing, the 23-year-old changed the course of the night and propelled the SeaWolves to a series sweep. "When I came to the plate and I saw first and second, I knew it was my moment." Liranzo said after the win. "And God helped me, he did it for me." Kenny Serwa got the nod from Tony Cappuccilli for Game 2... Full Story

Reading Advances to ELCS for First Time Since 2015

(Hartford, CT) - The Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies, Double-A) took down the Hartford Yard Goats (Colorado Rockies, Double-A) by a score of 5-4 to win the Eastern League Divisional Series two games to none. This pushes the Fightin Phils to the Eastern League Championship Series for the first time since Sept. 12, 2015. Reading scratched across its first run in the second inning, Carson DeMartini (Phillies No. 24 prospect) made his way to third after a leadoff single against Hartford starter Jackson Cox (Rockies No 8 prospect), and Pedro León drew a walk on a wild pitch to ... Full Story

• Four Former ECHL Officials Hired by NHL - (ECHL)
• Chicago Fire FC Forward Robert Lewandowski Called up to Poland Men's National Team for UEFA Nations League - Chicago Fire FC (MLS)
• Tempo Developmental Players Ornella Bankole and Zaay Green Converted to Regular Contracts - Toronto Tempo (WNBA)
• Richmond Hosts Charlottle for Saturday Evening League Clash - Richmond Kickers (USL1)
• Mooseheads Announce 2026-27 Leadership Group - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
• Charlotte Independence Continue Road Swing against the Richmond Kickers - Charlotte Independence (USL1)
• Midfielder Anzor Mekvabishvili Called up to Georgia Men's National Team for UEFA Nations League - Chicago Fire FC (MLS)
• AHL Board of Governors Approves Expanded Video Review for 2026-27 Season - (AHL)
• Match Preview: DC Power FC vs Tampa Bay Sun FC: Friday, September 18, 2026 - DC Power FC (GSL)
• Carolina Ascent Return Home for Clash with Brooklyn FC - Carolina Ascent FC (GSL)
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• Atlanta Dream rout Connecticut Sun 103-59 in Gateway finale - WNBA Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• Dream's Rhyne Howard sets WNBA season record for 3-pointers - WNBA ESPN
• WNBA playoff picture 2026: What's on the line in final week? - WNBA ESPN
• River Hawks set to start new season against brand new opponent - NAHL KKCO
• Wisconsin Herd name former Bucks assistant Schuyler Rimmer as new head coach - G League NewsBreak - Appleton
• Atlanta Gladiators sign big defenseman Mason Ward - ECHL Gwinnett Daily Post
• Jackie Young scores 35 as Aces cruise past Storm, extend win streak to four - WNBA Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Jesus Baez leads Springfield Cards past Drillers in playoffs - TL Tulsa World
• RailRiders lose second straight to Jumbo Shrimp - IL Scranton Times-Tribune
• Knoxville Smokies lose divisional series to Rocket City Trash Pandas - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• 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
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger

Taylor Young of the Tulsa Drillers slides safely into home plate (Tim Campbell)

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. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. San Diego FC Falls 2-1 to Club Tijuana in Second Annual Baja Cup at Snapdragon Stadium
3. San Diego FC Hosts 2026 Baja Cup Presented by Modelo against Club Tijuana on Wednesday
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. Brampton Steelheads Acquire 15 Draft Picks from Sudbury and Two Compensatory Picks for the Rights to Tanner Adams
7. Last Week around the Leagues
8. Inter Miami CF Launches 2026 Campeones Cup Legacy Project at Nu Stadium, Expanding Career Access for Miami Students
9. MLS Disciplinary Committee Decisions Announced
10. Denver Summit FC to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Night on September 16

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