Last Week around the Leagues

This past week the Texas League's Springfield Cardinals rebranded as the Ozarks Springbirds, Las Vegas Aces center-forward A'ja Wilson was named the Women's National Basketball Association Most Valuable Player for the fifth time, and the Hamilton Hammers made their home debut in the American Hockey League. Highlights from this week come from the Texas league, Women's National Basketball Association, UPSHOT League, Canadian Elite Basketball League, American Hockey League, Professional Women's ... Full Story

Athens Crush Sign Reigning IFL MVP Liam Thompson

ATHENS, Ga. - The Athens Crush have made a major addition to their inaugural roster, signing quarterback Liam Thompson, the reigning Indoor Football League Most Valuable Player, the organization announced today. Thompson joins the Crush following a spectacular 2026 season with the Green Bay Blizzard in which he established himself as one of the IFL's most dynamic quarterbacks. He passed for 2,743 yards and 66 touchdowns while adding 784 rushing yards and 22 rushing touchdowns, leading Green Bay to the No. 1 overall seed in the IFL and a berth in the league championship game. "We couldn't... Full Story

Georgia Swarm to Bring Professional Lacrosse to Athens' Akins Ford Arena

DULUTH, Ga. - The Georgia Swarm, the state's professional lacrosse franchise, announced today that the club will host a "Home Away From Home" game in Athens, Georgia, the team's second such event following last year's game in Edmonton. The game is part of a broader initiative to expand the reach of professional lacrosse and bring the Swarm closer to fans across Georgia. The Swarm will play at Akins Ford Arena on Saturday, January 23, at 7:30 p.m. ET. Prior to the game, pregame events, in-arena giveaways, and an elevated atmosphere will be featured to give Athens-area fans a full introductio... Full Story

Studnicka to Flyers, Grundstrom to Phantoms

Allentown, PA - The Philadelphia Flyers have recalled forward Jack Studnicka from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and have assigned forward Carl Grundstrom to Lehigh Valley, according to General Manager Daniel Briere. Additionally, the Flyers have placed defenseman Helge Grans on waivers. He will be eligible to be assigned to the Phantoms tomorrow afternoon upon clearing. And the Lehigh Valley Phantoms have signed forward Carson Bantle to a PTO (professional tryout). Studnicka, 27, has played in three games with the Phantoms this season scoring one goal with one assist. He has played in 12... Full Story

• IceDogs Rookie Netminder Connor Haffner Commits to University of Vermont - Niagara IceDogs (OHL)
• Athens Crush Sign Reigning IFL MVP Liam Thompson - Athens Crush (IFL)
• Hartford Athletic, Charleston Battery Meet in Hartford for Midweek Clash - Hartford Athletic (USL)
• Georgia Swarm to Bring Professional Lacrosse to Athens' Akins Ford Arena - Georgia Swarm (NLL)
• Bandits Sign Shognosh to 3-Year Contract - Buffalo Bandits (NLL)
• South Bend Cubs Announce 2027 Home Game Times - South Bend Cubs (MWL)
• Jefferson Park Ranked as One of the Most Affordable MiLB Parks in 2026 - Lehigh Valley IronPigs (IL)
• D.C. United to Participate in 2027 Coachella Valley Invitational - D.C. United (MLS)
• Filip Henriksson Earns NAHL Central Division Star of the Week Honors - Aberdeen Wings (NAHL)
• Netusil Nails Down Star of Week After 6-Goal Weekend - Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• After skid, Orlando City looks to add another win at Toronto - MLS Orlando Sentinel
• Brewers-Dodgers NLCS has deep ties to Appleton on field, dugout and broadcast booth - MWL NewsBreak - Appleton
• Hayley Scamurra joins PWHL Las Vegas roster - PWHL KOLD
• North Bay Battalion serve up a winning Thanksgiving dish on Monday - OHL North Bay Nugget
• Cheryl Reeve named WNBA Executive of the Year - WNBA St. Paul Pioneer Press
• Zurkowsky: Alouettes annihilate Riders in Cup rematch to post perfect home mark - CFL Montreal Gazette
• Atlanta Dream will host at least two WNBA Finals games. But where? - WNBA Los Angeles Times
• Blazers take Thanksgiving Day thriller with 3-2 shootout win over Portland - WHL CFJC
• Valkyries begin preparation for WNBA Finals matchup against Atlanta Dream - WNBA San Jose Mercury News
• Ownership explains Railroaders move to NAPB - NA Cleburne Times Review
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• 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
• 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

Forward Tyler Schleppe with the Kansas City Mavericks

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. Indiana Fever - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
6. Inter Toronto FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
7. Stockton Kings - NBA G League (G League)
8. New York Liberty - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
9. Seattle Torrent - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
10. Vancouver Goldeneyes - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)

1. Golden State Valkyries Advance to 2026 WNBA Finals
2. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
3. Mobil Thanksgiving Weekend: Edmonton Plays for First in the West; BC and Calgary Eye Postseason
4. Falcons Soar To Historic 7-2 Victory Over Oceanside In Return To Fresno
5. Seattle Torrent Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
6. PWHL Hamilton Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
7. PWHL Detroit Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
8. Ottawa Charge Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
9. New York Sirens Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
10. Minnesota Frost Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster

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

• Tampa Bay - UPSHOT League (UPSHOT)
• Utah - United Football League (UFL)
• Rhode Island - United Football League (UFL)
• Colorado - United Football League (UFL)
• Florida Flamingos Racquet Club - World Team Tennis (WTT)
• Toronto North Racquet Club - World Team Tennis (WTT)
• USL Long Island - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Savannah Leprechauns - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• Minnesota - American Association (AA)
• ATX Bulls - Arena Football One (AF1)

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, ML, NA, 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, WTT

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