Inside the UFL

After starting the United Football League season 3-0, the Dallas Renegades have struggled the past three weeks, losing three straight games and falling to fourth place in the UFL standings. During their undefeated start, the Renegades outscored opponents by a 32-18 margin. Quarterback Austin Reed tossed nine touchdown passes and just one interception. Over the course of their skid, they've been outscored by 33-15 and Reed has thrown four touchdown passes to pair with six interceptions. ... Full Story

Thunderbolts Win 2-1 over Peoria, Force Fourth Game

Evansville, In.: Back at Ford Center with their backs against the wall, the Thunderbolts battled their way to a 2-1 win over the Rivermen on Wednesday night, as the defending champs live to reign another day and gain an opportunity to force a game five back in Peoria. Game four against the Peoria Rivermen at Ford Center will be on Thursday, May 7th, face-off at 7:00pm CT. The Thunderbolts certainly played like a team that was in a must-win situation, outshooting Peoria 10-6 in the first period, a solid start despite the period ending scoreless. Evansville pushed the tempo further in the sec... Full Story

Mariners Advance to North Division Finals with Game Seven Win

PORTLAND, ME - The Maine Mariners, proud affiliates of the NHL's Boston Bruins and AHL's Providence Bruins, defeated the Adirondack Thunder, 3-1 in Game 7 of the North Division Semifinals on Wednesday night at the Cross Insurance Arena. Defenseman Nick Anderson netted the game-winner at 16:10 of the third period, breaking a 1-1 tie. The Mariners have won their first playoff series in team history and will advance to the North Division Finals to take on the Wheeling Nailers, beginning this weekend. After a scoreless opening period, special teams came into play in the middle frame. A power p... Full Story

Cox, Cavanaugh Lift Squirrels over 'Ducks in Ninth

RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels scored three runs in the ninth, tying the score with a two-run homer by Jonah Cox before Drew Cavanaugh hit a walk-off double for a 5-4 win over the Akron RubberDucks on Wednesday night at CarMax Park. The Flying Squirrels (22-6) picked up their fourth walk-off win of the year and improved to 13-1 at home, including wins in both games so far this week against the RubberDucks (16-13). Akron lead, 4-2, entering the bottom of the ninth. Magnus Ellerts walked Aeverson Arteaga to lead off the inning before being replaced by Hunter Stanley (Loss, 0... Full Story

• Stones Erase Six-Run Deficit, Stun Shuckers in 8-7 Thriller - Columbus Clingstones (SL)
• Thunderbolts Win 2-1 over Peoria, Force Fourth Game - Evansville Thunderbolts (SPHL)
• Sailors Smacks First-Career Home Run in Bandits' Win over Kernels - Quad Cities River Bandits (MWL)
• Mariners Advance to North Division Finals with Game Seven Win - Maine Mariners (ECHL)
• Western Hockey League Completes First Round of 2026 WHL Prospects Draft - (WHL)
• Four Home Runs Power Patriots to 11-3 Win Over Reading - Somerset Patriots (EL)
• Wisconsin Blasts Four Homers in 8-5 Win at Peoria - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (MWL)
• Lincoln Hosts Explorers in Spring Training Starter - Lincoln Saltdogs (AA)
• Spokane Chiefs Select a Pair of Forwards in First Round of the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft - Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
• Alvarez's Goal Springs Independence to Win over AC Boise - Charlotte Independence (USL1)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Jacksonville-based UpShot League says it will start play with $40 million in investment - UPSHOT NewsBreak - Jacksonville
• Spokane Chiefs select Brody Antignani, Jack Arnold in WHL prospects draft - WHL Spokane Spokesman-Review
• Fort Wayne FC earns comprehensive win - USL1 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
• Wranglers hope for fresh start with new quarterback - IFL Prescott Daily Courier
• TinCaps open doubleheader with shutout victory - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
• Sky first-round draft pick Aja Sivka signs with University of Kentucky - WNBA Chicago Sun Times
• Liberty move to top of WNBA title odds after adding Satou Sabally with champion Aces close behind - WNBA New York Newsday
• RailRiders topple Worcester in extra innings - IL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
• Connecticut Sun sign Hailey Van Lith after Chicago Sky waive - WNBA Hartford Courant
• Pro Sports Report: Mojo open playoffs on Thursday; Seals face winner-take-all match - MLV San Diego Union-Tribune
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury
• 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
• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury

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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. 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. Chicago Sky Waive Latasha Lattimore, Tonie Morgan
3. PWHL Announces Starting Six for April
4. Charge Start PWHL Walter Cup Playoffs with 2-1 Loss in Boston
5. Inside the UFL
6. Storm Waives Taina Mair
7. Fleet Activate Olivia Mobley Ahead of Playoffs
8. PWHL and Peace Collective Launch Mental Health & Wellness Initiative for Mental Health Awareness Month
9. Indiana Fever Announce Local Broadcast Schedule, Including Expanded TV and Radio Programming for 2026 Season
10. PWHL Player Safety Committee Announces Disciplinary Action

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

• 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)
• Oklahoma City - United Football League (UFL)
• Houston Comets - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)

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