Inside the UFL

Road teams flipped the script in week seven of the United Football League season, winning three of four games, almost a reversal from the previous week in which home teams went undefeated. The D.C. Defenders opened the weekend by downing the San Antonio Brahmas, 32-24. Defenders quarterback Jordan Ta'amu continued to sizzle, completing 19 of 24 passes for 278 yards and three scores with a 79.2 completion percentage, his highest of the season. Ten different players caught at least one pass. I... Full Story

New York Liberty Announce 2025 Roster

NEW YORK - The reigning WNBA Champion New York Liberty have announced its roster for the 2025 season, ahead of the team's home opener on Saturday, May 17: Yesterday, the Liberty suspended Betnijah Laney-Hamilton's contract, as she will miss the full 2025 WNBA season while recovering from her recent left knee surgery. In a subsequent pair of transactions, New York waived forwards Esmery Martinez and Leaonna Odom to finalize the roster of twelve players. # PLAYER POS HT DOB EXP FROM 22 Kennedy Burke G-F 6-1 FEB. 14, 1997 5 UCLA/USA 9 Natasha Cloud G 5-10 FEB. 22, 1992 9 ST. J... Full Story

Inter Miami CF Signs Jordi Alba to Contract Extension

Inter Miami CF announced today that it has signed star left back and 2024 MLS All-Star Jordi Alba to a contract extension running through the 2027 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. "I'm happy to renew my contract because I have the desire to continue competing, and because of how I feel at the Club, with the affection I receive from fans at every match. I've been very comfortable these past two years at the Club, and I feel very loved by all the fans," said Alba. "We have that desire to continue competing, to continue winning, and, hopefully, win as many titles as possible." Alba's effor... Full Story

Atlanta Dream Announce 2025 Regular Season Roster

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Dream announced today that they have finalized their 2025 regular season roster featuring 11 players. Following a transformative offseason that brought in 10-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner, 3-time All-Star Brionna Jones, and Sixth Player of the Year runner-up Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, the Dream enter the season with a blend of leadership, experience and emerging stars poised to redefine the franchise's championship aspirations. The 2025 roster highlights the return of key contributors, including 2x All-Stars Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray, along with 2x WNBA Champi... Full Story

• Sea Bears Announce 12-Man Season-Opening Roster - Winnipeg Sea Bears (CEBL)
• U.S. Calls up Empire's Orozco, Stinson, Reyes for WMF World Cup - Empire Strykers (MASL)
• Spitfires' Liam Greentree Awarded Mickey Renaud Captain's Trophy - Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
• Ten Things to Know in the American Association Following Opening Weekend - (AA)
• Inter Miami CF II Visits In-State Rivals Orlando City B on Saturday - Inter Miami CF II (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Crawdads Win in Extras 5-4 - Hickory Crawdads (CarL)
• Preview: Hounds at Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USL)
• United Soccer League Awards Franchise to North Jersey Pro Soccer, Bringing Professional Soccer to Paterson, NJ - (USL)
• Ninth Inning Tally Sends Boomers to Fourth Consecutive Victory - Schaumburg Boomers (FL)
• Spitfires' Liam Greentree Awarded Mickey Renaud Captain's Trophy - (OHL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Knight Monsters unveil schedule for the 2025-26 season - ECHL Tahoe Daily Tribune
• Walleye announce schedule for 2025-26 season - ECHL Toledo Blade
• Can the Chicago Sky build a winner around Angel Reese? - WNBA Chicago Daily Herald
• Liberty finalize roster after waiving Esmery Martinez, Leaonna Odom - WNBA New York Daily News
• Buffalo Bandits chase third straight NLL Cup title - NLL WGRZ
• WNBA GM survey: MVP, champion picks, what they say about Caitlin Clark - WNBA Indianapolis Star
• Despite Trailing Early, Red Wolves Respond With 3 Unanswered Goals To Pick Up Win At Home Over FC Naples - USL1 Chattanoogan
• Tai Baribos heroics lift Union to comeback victory vs. Los Angeles Galaxy - MLS Philly.com
• Will new Wings star Paige Bueckers have the Caitlin Clark effect in Dallas? - WNBA Dallas Morning News
• Tulsa Drillers rebrand as Tulsa Chicken Dancers for 918 Weekend - TL News on 6
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury
• Ta'amu, Hines and Taua 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
• Courage Play Defending Champs to a Draw, Left Wanting More by Fran Stuchbury
• North Carolina FC Digs Deep for Win over Orange County SC 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. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
4. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
5. New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
6. York United FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
7. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
8. Atlético Dallas - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
9. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
10. Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Inside the UFL
3. Grizzlies Statement Regarding Beloved CEO Kevin Bruder (1968-2025)
4. Western Hockey League Completes 2025 WHL Prospects Draft
5. Oakland Roots Announces September Match Date Change in Coordination with Mexican National Team's Visit to Oakland to Take on Japan
6. Gritty Effort Falls Short for North Carolina FC against MLS Foe
7. Minnesota United Captures Resounding 4-1 Win over Inter Miami CF
8. Courage Play Defending Champs to a Draw, Left Wanting More
9. North Carolina FC Digs Deep for Win over Orange County SC
10. Emma Taylor Is Named Albany FireWolves Student-Athlete of the Week Presented by Dave and Buster's - Albany

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

• Golden City Football Club - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Indiana Sentinels - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
• Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Fort Lauderdale United FC - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Pee Dee IceCats - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)
• Noblesville Boom - NBA G League (G League)
• Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)

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, PVF

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