Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

BASEBALL American Association: The independent American Association announced its 2026 season schedule will feature the same 12 teams and six-team East and West divisional alignment as last season. Each team will play 100 games from May 14 through September 7, 2026. Carolina League: The Charleston (SC) RiverDogs of the Single-A Carolina League filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against a company called Riverdog Moving LLC that was formed in 2022. The suit alleges unauthorized use of th... Full Story

Knight Monsters Offense Shines in Series-Sweeping Victory over Tulsa

STATELINE, NV - The Tahoe Knight Monsters, proud ECHL Affiliate of the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights and the AHL's Henderson Silver Knights, earned a two-game sweep over the Tulsa Oilers as their offense continued to fire on all cylinders in a 5 to 2 victory. Tahoe continued to excel in the opening period as Jake McGrew found the back of the net just 2:57 into the game to make it 1-0. Exactly five minutes later, Sloan Stanick capitalized on a bad pass on a Tulsa power play to make it 2-0 with a shorthanded tally. With 5:45 left in the period, Tulsa got on the board thanks to Adam McMaster, mak... Full Story

Pietila Pushes Nailers to Overtime Victory

PORTLAND, ME - Multiple goal leads were not safe at Cross Insurance Arena on Sunday afternoon, as the Wheeling Nailers and Maine Mariners needed extra time to determine a winner. Both teams erased a two-goal deficit, leading to a 4-4 deadlock after regulation. With less than one minute to go in overtime, Logan Pietila stepped up as the hero for the Nailers, as he poked in the rebound of Zach Gallant's initial shot for a 5-4 triumph. Tommy Budnick and Max Graham both scored their first pro goals for Wheeling. The first period was a busy one, as there was a Maine goal, a pair of double minors... Full Story

P-Bruins Defeat Islanders, Earn Sixth Straight Victory

Providence, RI - The Providence Bruins defeated the Bridgeport Islanders 4-1 on Sunday evening at the Amica Mutual Pavilion to earn their sixth straight victory to open the season. Forward Georgii Merkulov scored twice, while Matej Blumel posted two assists. Goaltender Simon Zajicek stopped 23 shots to earn his third victory of the season. How It Happened Travis Mitchell fired a wrist shot from the left point that beat the goaltender on the glove side, giving the Islanders a 1-0 lead with 17:08 remaining in the second period. While on the power play, Matthew Poitras fed the puck to Me... Full Story

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• New York Red Bulls II Defeat Chicago Fire FC II 5-3 to Advance to MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs Eastern Conference Final - New York Red Bulls II (MLS NEXT Pro)
• IceDogs Sweep Three-In-Three Weekend, Climb to First in Central Division - Niagara IceDogs (OHL)
• Maurins, Lancers Blank Force - Omaha Lancers (USHL)
• Kitchener Use Power of the Force to Defeat Battalion on Star Wars Night - Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
• Reign Tops Defending Champs, 5-2 - Ontario Reign (AHL)
• MNUFC2 March into Western Conference Final with 2-0 Road Win over St. Louis City2 - Minnesota United FC 2 (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Union win opening match of 2025 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Best-of-3 series in shootout - Philadelphia Union (MLS)
• Islanders Outlast Eagles in Shootout Thriller - Charlottetown Islanders (QMJHL)
• Sens Stay Hot as They Beat the Marlies 5-4 in a Shootout - Belleville Senators (AHL)
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• Gladiators Legend: ECHL Hall of Famer Cam Brown Dies at 56 - ECHL Gwinnett Daily Post
• San Diego FC beats Portland Timbers for first playoff win in franchise history - MLS San Diego Union-Tribune
• Mariners rally in 3rd period, but fall to Nailers in OT - ECHL Portland Press Herald
• Union forced to PKs by Fire but prevail behind Jesus Bueno, Andre Blake in Game 1 - MLS Delaware County Times
• Pittsburgh recalls Koivunen from WBS; Rakell out with broken hand - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
• Has this Minnesota United team peaked? - MLS St. Paul Pioneer Press
• Hartford to face Pittsburgh in USL playoffs - USL Hartford Courant
• Chucky Lozano is not in uniform for San Diego FC's playoff opener - MLS San Diego Union-Tribune
• London Knights stay hot with 3-0 win over Hwy. 402 rivals in Sarnia - OHL London Free Press
• Brantford Bulldogs win eighth straight game - OHL Brantford Expositor
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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. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
4. York United FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
5. Inter Miami CF - Major League Soccer (MLS)
6. Indiana Fever - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
7. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
8. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
9. Richmond Flying Mummies - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
10. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)

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5. DB Pridham Makes History, Wins Inaugural NSL Golden Boot Award
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7. WPBL Unveils First Four Teams
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10. Former Railer Colten Ellis Makes NHL Debut

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

• Los Angeles - Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL)
• San Francisco - Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL)
• Boston - Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL)
• New York - Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL)
• Long Beach - Pioneer League (PL)
• Reno Pro Soccer - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
• LOVB Los Angeles - League One Volleyball (LOVB)
• Michigan Arsenal - Arena Football One (AF1)
• The Island F.C. - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Port St. Lucie SC - United Soccer League One (USL1)

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
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