Inside the UFL

Seven weeks into the United Football League season, the Louisville Kings pulled off the biggest surprise of the campaign so far, shocking the DC Defenders and ending their five-game winning streak. The Kings improved to 3-4, tied for fourth place in the UFL standings with Dallas and Birmingham. The Defenders fell to 5-2 and into a three-way tie for first with St. Louis and Orlando. It marked the second straight week DC failed to score in the second half. "Thought our guys played really well, ... Full Story

AABP Begins 2026 Regular Season: Ten Things to Know in the American Association of Professional Baseball this Week

MOORHEAD, Minn. - The sound of "Play Ball!" will be heard across the Midwest this weekend as the American Association of Professional Baseball (@AA_Baseball) opens the 2026 regular season. The Cleburne Railroaders host the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks in the lid-lifter on Thursday at 7:05 p.m. CT/8:05 p.m. ET, available free for live viewing on AABaseball.tv. The upcoming season is an exciting one for the MLB Partner League, with player storylines, new partners and an expanded broadcast footprint part of the league's growth. Here are 10 (or so) Things to Know about the AAPB this week: The AAP... Full Story

Orlando Valkyries Enter New Era Following Coaching Change

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Valkyries and head coach Amy Pauly have mutually agreed to part ways, Valkyries President Erik Nilsen announced today. Pauly concludes her tenure in Orlando after three seasons at the helm, highlighted by guiding the Valkyries to a championship in 2025. "We would like to thank Amy for all of the incredible contributions she has made to this city, as well as bringing home a championship in 2025," said Nilsen. "We appreciate the many sacrifices and all the hard work she has put in since being named the inaugural head coach in 2023. We wish her nothing but the be... Full Story

Miner's Fourth Shutout Propels Eagles to 3-0 Win in Game One

PALM DESERT, CA. - Colorado goaltender Trent Miner turned in his fourth shutout of the playoffs, stopping all 20 shots he faced, as the Eagles defeated the Coachella Valley Firebirds 3-0 in Game One of the Pacific Division Final on Wednesday. Defenseman Ronnie Attard scored his second goal of the postseason, while forwards T.J. Hughes and Tye Felhaber also found the back of the net in the victory. The first period would see the Eagles outshoot Coachella Valley 12-6, but solid goaltending on both ends would send the Firebirds and Colorado to the intermission with the contest still scoreless.... Full Story

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• Orlando Valkyries Enter New Era Following Coaching Change - Orlando Valkyries (MLV)
• Everett Silvertips Win Game 4 of 2026 WHL Championship Series Presented by Nutrien - (WHL)
• San Diego FC Earns 5-0 Victory over Austin FC at Snapdragon Stadium - San Diego FC (MLS)
• Seventh Inning Slam Sends Ports to 6-2 Loss - Stockton Ports (CalL)
• Sky Shut Down Valkyries' Offense in 69-63 Win - Chicago Sky (WNBA)
• Indiana Fever Earns First Win of 2026 Season - Indiana Fever (WNBA)
• Walton's Four Runs Batted in, Seven Run Sixth Propel Dirty Sodas to 12-4 Win - Salt Lake Bees (PCL)
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• Charleston RiverDogs pitchers takes scientific approach - CarL Charleston Post and Courier
• Rochester Red Wings score nine runs in third to beat IronPigs - IL Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
• Can the Women's Lacrosse League find a foothold? - WLL Boston Globe
• Bryan Acosta scores two goals to lead Nashville SC to its 100th win - MLS Nashville Tennessean
• Range Riders ace Schafer signed by Angels - PL Daily Inter Lake
• Travelers edge Naturals in 11 innings - TL Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
• Young Red Bulls star Julian Hall makes MLS history with hat trick - MLS New York Post
• Chicago Sky beat Golden State Valkyries 69-63, improve to 2-0 - WNBA Chicago Tribune
• Tom Krasovic: San Diego FC gets right in cathartic win; now, it must beat MLS' better teams - MLS San Diego Union-Tribune
• Indiana Fever win first game against Los Angeles Sparks, Caitlin Clark stats - WNBA Indianapolis Star
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Tri-City Dust Devils pitcher Max Gieg

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. Montréal Puts Minnesota on Brink of Elimination
3. The Puck Drops Again: Hockey Returns to Stockton
4. PWHL Announces Details for 2026 Draft, Awards Ceremony in Detroit
5. Fleet Activate Laura Kluge
6. Fever Tip off Regular Season vs Wings
7. Montréal Puts Minnesota on Brink of Elimination with 2-1 Win
8. Sidney Morin Snipes Twice as Frost Stay Alive with 3-1 Win over Victoire
9. Western Hockey League Announces Fine for Vancouver Giants
10. Inside the UFL

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

• PWHL Hamilton - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• PWHL Las Vegas - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Stockton Pro Hockey - 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)

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