Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

BASEBALL Canadian Baseball League: Canada's former semi-pro Intercounty Baseball League (IBL), which announced plans in the off-season to become a full professional independent league in 2026 under the Canadian Baseball League (CBL) name, started its 2026 season this weekend. All nine 2025 IBL teams based in southern Ontario are part of the new CBL and are aligned in a single-table format. Each team will play a 48-game schedule through August 30, 2026. Teams include the Barrie Baycats, Brantf... Full Story

Storm Weather Late Surge, Snap Skid in One-Point Escape

HOUSTON, TX - Another day, another thriller in the UFL. Houston had a chance to steal it with a 63-yard field goal in the final minute, but could not convert. Orlando escaped with the victory and earned their first win in three weeks, while Houston dropped their second straight. Houston's defense set the tone early by forcing a three-and-out, and the offense quickly created the game's first scoring chance. With Hunter Dekkers back under center, he connected on two chunk plays right away. First, a 17-yard strike to Marcus Yarns, followed by 27 yards to Jalen Cropper. The Storm defense be... Full Story

Carson Tucker Clinches Series Win with San Antonio's Second Straight Walk-Off

SAN ANTONIO - Down 2-1 in the ninth inning, Kai Murphy tied the game with an RBI single before Carson Tucker struck the very next pitch into right field to give the San Antonio Missions (11-22) their second straight walk-off win against the Midland RockHounds (20-13). The victory gave San Antonio their first series win since July 8-13 of 2025. Ethan Salas got the scoring started for the Missions in the third inning. He lined a single to left field against Midland starter Mitch Myers, scoring Albert Fabian and giving San Antonio an early 1-0 lead. The RockHounds answered quickly against f... Full Story

Trash Pandas Clinch Series Behind One-Hit Gem

PENSACOLA, FL - The Rocket City Trash Pandas (16-17) clinched their second series victory of the season on Sunday, defeating the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (15-18) 2-1 at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Rocket City won four of six games in the series behind a dominant pitching performance, as Joel Hurtado (W, 2-1), Lucas Mahlstedt, Camden Minacci, and Luke Murphy combined to allow a season-low one hit. At the plate, Gustavo Campero paced the offense by going 2-for-3, scoring the first run of the game and driving in the second. The Trash Pandas wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, with the first three ... Full Story

• Sharks Win Comeback Thriller - Jacksonville Sharks (IFL)
• Mariners Middle Games of North Division Finals Starting Monday - Maine Mariners (ECHL)
• Spirit Collects Fifth Straight Win Behind Late Claudia Martínez Winner - Washington Spirit (NWSL)
• Orlando City B Secures 2-0 Road Win over Atlanta United 2 - Orlando City B (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Valkyries Sign Forward Ashten Prechtel to Hardship Contract - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA)
• Seawolves Earn Bonus-Point Road Win Ahead of Massive Rugby Weekend at Starfire - Seattle Seawolves (MLR)
• Houston Dynamo FC Thrash LAFC 4-1 on the Road to Earn Sixth Win in Last Seven Matches - Houston Dynamo FC (MLS)
• Hops Win Final Game of 12-Game Trip, Blast 3 Homers in 8-5 Victory - Hillsboro Hops (NWL)
• Dylan Edwards Scores in Double Overtime to Give Rangers 3-0 Series Lead - Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
• Las Vegas Aces Bounce Back with 105-78 Win over Los Angeles - Las Vegas Aces (WNBA)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Red Wings pitching records 15 strikeouts in win vs. Syracuse Mets - IL Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
• Win Wednesday, and the Revolutions season will come full circle - MLS Boston Globe
• Poll: Which Black Bears star should be named FPHL playoff 'MVP'? - FPHL Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
• Keys swat homers, BlueClaws - SAL Frederick News-Post
• Grand slam helps lift the Curve - EL Altoona Mirror
• Marine Johannes' tear earns place in WNBA history for Liberty - WNBA New York Post
• Janelle Salan shines again as Valkyries defeat Mercury in home opener - WNBA San Jose Mercury News
• Utah Royals extend 7-match unbeaten run with 0-0 draw at Bay FC - NWSL KSL
• Sky Carp rally late to salvage finale with TinCaps - MWL Beloit Daily News
• Crushers win first game of 2026 season, 5-2, over Boomers - FL Lorain Morning Journal
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

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• Ta'amu, Fatukasi and Thompson-Robinson Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week by Fran Stuchbury
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Tough Start Leads to Courage Loss before Big Crowd by Fran Stuchbury

Jacksonville Sharks battle the Tulsa Oilers

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. Inter Toronto FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
6. Indiana Fever - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
7. Stockton Kings - NBA G League (G League)
8. Seattle Torrent - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
9. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
10. Vancouver Goldeneyes - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. 2026 WHL Prospects Draft Show Streaming Exclusively on Victory+
3. Professional Women's Hockey League Expands to Detroit
4. LAFC Battles Toluca on Wednesday for a Place in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Final
5. PWHL Player Safety Committee Announces Disciplinary Action
6. WHL Announces Schedule for 2026 WHL Championship Series Presented by Nutrien
7. FPHL Announces Fresno, CA Franchise
8. RedBlacks Announce More Signings
9. Last Week around the Leagues
10. PWHL Weekly Notebook

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

• Stockton - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Dyersville - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
• Fresno Falcons - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• San Diego - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• PWHL Detroit - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Dune Coast Baseball - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
• Athens - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• Columbus - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
• Nashville - UPSHOT League (UPSHOT)
• Lehigh Valley - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)

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, ML, MLBDL, MWL, NWL, PCL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, 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

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