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UFL to Leave Memphis, Michigan, and San Antonio

UFL Dear Fans, The United Football League is committed to delivering the most accessible and innovative football experience every spring. This offseason, in partnership with our new ownership group, we've refreshed our vision for the league with a focus on playing in more intimate venues that elevate the fan experience and bring unmatched energy to game day. As part of this process, we conducted a thorough review of all markets and venues. After careful consideration, we've made the difficult ... Full Story

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Pens Start Preseason with 2-1 Shootout Win over Bears

AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins skated to a 2-1 shootout victory over the Hershey Bears in the Black and Gold's preseason opener on Friday afternoon at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza. With 17 saves and a perfect shootout from goalie Maxim Pavlenko, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton improved to 4-0-0-0 all-time in their annual 'Learn With Hockey' STEM & School Day Game, which started at 10:30 a.m. The Penguins rode their morning coffee to a fast-paced start, testing Bears goalie Mitch Gibson with three shots in the first 32 seconds of the game. However, it was Hershey that struck... Full Story

Harrisburg Heat Announces Move to Hersheypark Arena

MASL Harrisburg Heat The Harrisburg Heat have agreed to relocate to the Hersheypark Arena in Hershey, Pennsylvania. As the MASL continues to improve arena standards and focus on expansion, Hershey will provide and exceed all of the minimum standards. In addition, Chocolate World and other venues will be open during the season to offer additional benefits for fans. The Heat remain in good standing with the MASL and are a valued and historic franchise. The Heat are excited and supportive of the MASL and fully support the expansion and future plans discussed in this week's Member's Meetings. As the league has p... Full Story

Flyers Sending 11 Players to Phantoms

AHL Lehigh Valley Phantoms Allentown, PA - The Philadelphia Flyers have assigned 10 players to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, according to General Manager Daniel Briere. F - Denver Barkey F - Alex Bump F - Alexis Gendron F - Devin Kaplan D - Emil Andrae D - Helge Grans D - Hunter McDonald D - Ty Murchison G - Carson Bjarnason G - Aleksei Kolosov Additionally, forward Anthony Richard has been placed on Waivers for the purpose of loaning to Lehigh Valley upon clearing Waivers tomorrow, Oct. 1. The roster for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms now stands at 37 players and will become 38 players wit... Full Story

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Most Popular Teams on OSC

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. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
  4. York United FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
  5. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
  6. Indiana Fever - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
  7. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
  8. Inter Miami CF - Major League Soccer (MLS)
  9. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
  10. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)



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  4. Athletic Club Grand Rapids Unveiled as Name of West Michigan's MLS NEXT Pro Team
  5. AFC Toronto Edges Closer to Supporters' Shield After 1-0 Win in Ottawa
  6. British Columbia's Team: Lions to Call Kelowna Home for Start of 2026 Regular Season
  7. Conway Scores Again, NCFC Holds off Miami
  8. Tune In: Orlando Pride at Club América Femenil on Paramount+
  9. LA Galaxy, Toluca FC Join Forces as Part of 2025 Campeones Cup to Expand Youth Soccer Access in Their Local Communities
  10. LAFC Takes Three-Game Win Streak on the Road to St. Louis City SC on Saturday, September 27

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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

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, CEBL, G League
Women's Basketball
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
LOVB, MLV, NWLS

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