Cyclones Name Coaching Staff for 2021 Season

BROOKLYN, NY - The Brooklyn Cyclones will begin their 20th Anniversary season with a new manager at the helm. On May 4th, when the Cyclones take the field for the first time as a member of High-A baseball, Ed Blankmeyer will become the 12th manager in Cyclones history. After spending more than two decades in Queens, Blankmeyer - the winningest coach in the history of St. John's University - was slated to manage Brooklyn in 2020 before the cancellation of the MiLB season. Instead, the New Jersey ... Full Story

Midfielder Alejandro Guido Returns to SD Loyal

San Diego, CA - San Diego Loyal SC (SD Loyal) announces that midfielder Alejandro Guido, a Chula Vista native, will remain under contract for its 2021 USL Championship season, pending league and federation approval. Guido will be the first player in SD Loyal history to wear the number 10 kit, historically worn by some of the best players in the world. "We are elated to welcome Alejandro back to our club," said Landon Donovan, EVP of Soccer Operations and Manager. "He had an immediate impact when he arrived last year and we feel extremely fortunate to have a player of his caliber at our club... Full Story

Austin Bold FC Strengthens Squad with Three Returning Players

AUSTIN, TX - Austin Bold FC announced today the return of three additional players for the 2021 USL Championship season. All signings are pending league and federation approval. Per club policy, terms of individual contracts will not be released. The Bold is excited to welcome back three players from the 2020 USL Championship roster. Striker Aldo Quintanilla and Austin native Nathaniel Adamolekun are back for a second season at Bold Stadium. After two successful loan spells, defender Gustavo Rissi will return on loan from Brazilian powerhouse Cruzeiro for the 2021 season. Rissi spent both t... Full Story

Former Rockies Farmhand Keven Pimentel Extended by Washington

WASHINGTON, Pa. - The Wild Things' pitching staff continued to grow today as the team has announced the extension of right hander Keven Pimentel through the upcoming season. The former Rockies farmhand pitched for the Steel City Slammin' Sammies in pod play after being signed prior to 2020 by the Wild Things. Pimentel started all five of the games he appeared in this past summer. In 24 innings, he struck out 35 and walked only 14. He allowed 13 runs, 11 of which were earned. His record was 2-0. "Our rotation is being built to have starters collectively set a high bar and Keven feeds into... Full Story

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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. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
2. Indy Fuel - ECHL (ECHL)
3. Allen Americans - ECHL (ECHL)
4. San Diego Gulls - American Hockey League (AHL)
5. Wheeling Nailers - ECHL (ECHL)
6. Greenville Swamp Rabbits - ECHL (ECHL)
7. Wichita Thunder - ECHL (ECHL)
8. South Carolina Stingrays - ECHL (ECHL)
9. Chicago Steel - United States Hockey League (USHL)
10. Everett Silvertips - Western Hockey League (WHL)

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

• Montreal - Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)
• Albany - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
• Campesinos de Salem-Keizer - Mavericks Independent Baseball League (Mavericks)
• Salem Senators - Mavericks Independent Baseball League (Mavericks)
• Houston Apollos - American Association (AA)
• Ottawa BlackJacks - Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)
• Hamilton Honey Badgers - Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)
• Guelph Nighthawks - Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)
• Saskatchewan Rattlers - Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)
• Monterey Bay FC - 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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AA Central, AA Northeast, AA South, AAA East, AAA West, AzFL, AzL, GCL, High-A Central, High-A East, High-A West, Low-A East, Low-A Southeast, Low-A West, ML, MLBDL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
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BASKETBALL
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BIG3, CEBL, G League, NBL Canada
Women's Basketball
WNBA

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

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

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
MLL, PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
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SOCCER
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MASL
Outdoor Soccer
CPL, MLS, USL, USL1
Women's Soccer
NWSL