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BASEBALL American Association: This week the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks of the independent American Association played the first of five games in the 2026 season as the Fargo Woodchippers to honor the 30th anniversary of the original "Fargo" movie that featured a blood-splattered woodchipper scene and a classic woodchipper line. Atlantic League: The Staten Island (NY) FerryHawks of the independent Atlantic League celebrated their annual Jewish Heritage Night by playing a game this week as the... Full Story

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Three Members of the Orlando Storm Participate in NFL Workouts

UFL Orlando Storm ORLANDO, FLA. - The Orlando Storm today announced that three players have participated in workouts with NFL teams following the conclusion of the 2026 United Football League season, as clubs continue evaluating talent ahead of training camp. The following Storm players have worked out with NFL clubs during the offseason: - LB Keshawn Banks (6-3, 251, San Diego State) - Atlanta Falcons: Finished the 2026 UFL season with 24 total tackles to go with 5.0 sacks and 11.0 tackles for loss as one of the top edge rushers in the league. - WR Cam Camper (6-2, 198, Boise State) - Atlanta Falcon... Full Story

Head Coach and Chief Sporting Officer Darren Sawatzky Departs Club After Seven Seasons

USL1 Richmond Kickers RICHMOND, VA - Richmond Kickers Head Coach and Chief Sporting Officer Darren Sawatzky has departed the club in his seventh season, after Sporting Cascades FC triggered a buyout clause in his contract. Assistant Coach Brian Ownby will be elevated to Interim Head Coach immediately and lead the club for the remainder of the 2026 USL1 season. Goalkeeper Coach Evan Munn will be elevated to Interim Assistant Coach effective immediately. Sawatzky, who was named the eighth head coach of the Kickers on November 6, 2019, leaves the club as the winningest coach in USL League One History, totaling 64 v... Full Story

Everblades Need One Win for Kelly Cup

ECHL Florida Everblades INDEPENDENCE, MO. - The Florida Everblades can win the Kelly Cup with a victory against the Kansas City Mavericks tonight in Game 6 of the Kelly Cup Finals at Cable Dahmer Arena at 8:05 p.m. Florida rallied from a 2-0 series deficit to take the series lead with three straight wins on home ice, most recently with a dominant 5-2 takedown of the Mavericks in Game 5 Saturday night. Oliver Chau scored two goals to lead the way for the Everblades. The two goals moved him past his old teammate Blake Winiecki into second place all-time in postseason goals for the franchise. Kansas City is hoping... Full Story

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  1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
  2. PWHL San Jose Signs Maddi Wheeler to Two-Year Contract
  3. PWHL Completes Phase 2 of 2026 Expansion Roster Building Process with Expansion Team Foundational Signings
  4. Montréal Victoire Sign and Protect Defender Maggie Flaherty ahead of 2026-27 Season
  5. Hilary Knight Added by PWHL Las Vegas with Expansion Foundational Offer
  6. Fleet Re-Sign and Protect Susanna Tapani Ahead of 2026-27 Season
  7. Vancouver Goldeneyes Re-Sign and Protect Jenn Gardiner and Izzy Daniel Ahead of 2026-27 Season
  8. PWHL Detroit Signs Sydney Bard to Two-Year Contract
  9. Seattle Torrent Re-Sign and Protect Julia Gosling Ahead of 2026-27 Season
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NAHL, OHL, QMJHL, USHL, WHL
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AHL, ECHL, FPHL, SPHL
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PWHL

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NLL
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