UFL to Leave Memphis, Michigan, and San Antonio

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

Pens Start Preseason with 2-1 Shootout Win over Bears

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

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

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

• UFL to Leave Memphis, Michigan, and San Antonio - (UFL)
• Cohen Returns for Third Season in Macon - Macon Mayhem (SPHL)
• Tarin Smith Named 26th Captain in Silvertips History - Everett Silvertips (WHL)
• San Diego Gulls to Honor Willie O'Ree with 90th Birthday Celebration Panel and Documentary Screening - San Diego Gulls (AHL)
• Inter Miami CF in Action at Home against New England Revolution - Inter Miami CF (MLS)
• Fort Lauderdale Travels to Tampa Bay for Florida Derby Clash & Rematch of Final - Fort Lauderdale United FC (GSL)
• Minnesota United FC vs. Sporting Kansas City Preview - Minnesota United FC (MLS)
• Orange County SC Hosts El Paso Locomotive in Key October Matchup - Orange County SC (USL)
• Rapids Look to Secure Back-To-Back Rocky Mountain Cup Wins with Season Sweep against Real Salt Lake - Colorado Rapids (MLS)
• Cooper Black Takes on Year Two Armed with Lessons from Rookie Season - Charlotte Checkers (AHL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Michigan Panthers leaving Detroit ahead of 2026 season - UFL Detroit Free Press
• United Football League shutters San Antonio Brahmas, 2 other franchises - UFL KSAT
• UFL drops Memphis Showboats after three seasons, league announces - UFL ABC24
• For Nashville SC, business before pleasure this weekend - MLS Nashville Post
• Atlanta United uses last games of season to switch things up - MLS Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• UFL pulls plug on Michigan Panthers for 2026, doesn't rule out return - UFL Detroit News
• Sod's down. What's next at CarMax Park, Squirrels COO Ben Rothrock? - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch
• Seeking better playoff slot, Orlando City welcomes Columbus - MLS Orlando Sentinel
• New York Rangers Send Top Prospect Gabe Perreault To AHL Hartford Wolf Pack - AHL FloHockey
• Lionel Messi to play with Argentina in Miami and Chicago. Here's what you need to know. - MLS USA Today
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Conway Scores Again, NCFC Holds off Miami by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury

Washington Spirit fans at Audi Field

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. 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)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Introducing the New Mexico Goatheads
3. Last Week around the Leagues
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

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

• Minnesota Monsters - Arena Football One (AF1)
• FC Supra du Quebec - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
• Sacramento-Cordova - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
• Modesto - Pioneer League (PL)
• Mobile - SPHL (SPHL)
• Trenton - ECHL (ECHL)
• New Mexico Chupacabras - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• Augusta - ECHL (ECHL)
• Kentucky Barrels - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Dallas Bulls - National Arena League (NAL)

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