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Inside the UFL
OSC Original by Fran Stuchbury
The United Football League, a creation of the merger between the XFL and United States Football League, kicks off its inaugural season this Saturday, March 30.
The UFL is divided into two conferences named after the former leagues:
The XFL Conference
Arlington Renegades
D.C. Defenders
San Antonio Brahmas
St. Louis Battlehawks
The USFL Conference
Birmingham Stallions
Houston Roughnecks
Memphis Showboats
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Buffalo Pro Soccer Unveils Plans to Bring Highest Levels of USL Professional Soccer to Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Western New York native and experienced sports executive Peter Marlette, Jr., today announced the formation of Buffalo Pro Soccer - a group that plans to bring a USL Championship club to Buffalo by 2026 through an exclusive partnership with United Soccer League (USL). As President of Buffalo Pro Soccer, Marlette will work alongside club ownership, elected officials, community leaders, business partners, strategic advisors, and the USL to bring the highest levels of USL professional soccer to Western New York. Over the past several months, Marlette has been actively meeting a... Full StoryMore from the United Soccer League Championship
Jordan Leasure Becomes First New Appalachian League Alum to Reach Major Leagues
The Chicago White Sox announced Wednesday that right-handed reliever Jordan Leasure made the team's Opening Day roster. Leasure pitched for the Elizabethton River Riders in 2021 and is the first Appalachian League player to reach the Major Leagues since the league rebranded as a summer collegiate league in '21. Leasure, 25, secured a spot on Chicago's Opening Day roster after posting a 1.93 ERA in 10 relief appearances during Spring Training. He did not permit a run in all but one outing, racking up 11 strikeouts and a 1.18 WHIP in 9.1 innings. Leasure's performance this spring followed his... Full StoryMore from the Appalachian League
Griffins Clinch Playoff Berth With 5-2 Victory Over Cleveland
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The Grand Rapids Griffins clinched a spot in the Calder Cup playoffs and set a new franchise record for the longest home point streak at 17 consecutive games (12-0-3-2) in a 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Monsters at Van Andel Arena on Wednesday. Sebastian Cossa now owns the franchise record for the longest point streak by a goaltender with a point in 16 straight games from Jan. 19, 2024-March 27, 2024 (11-0-5). The Griffins will return to the Calder Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2019, ending a drought that included two postseasons (2020 and 2021) that were ca... Full StoryMore from the American Hockey League
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- The Thunderbirds' Popularity Emanates from the Top Down - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL)
- FC Cincinnati Sign Midfielder Yamil Asad - FC Cincinnati (MLS)
- Ads Sign Campbell, Hanzel - Milwaukee Admirals (AHL)
- Buffalo Pro Soccer Unveils Plans to Bring Highest Levels of USL Professional Soccer to Buffalo - (USL)
- Gotham FC to Commemorate NWSL Championship at April 14 Home Match - NJ/NY Gotham FC (NWSL)
- River Lions Sign Canadian Power Forward Elijah Lufile - Niagara River Lions (CEBL)
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