Golden State Valkyries Advance to the 2026 WNBA Semifinals, Will Host the Last Vegas Aces in Game 1

OAKLAND, Calif. - The No. 2-seed Golden State Valkyries have advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs, presented by Kaiser Permanente, and will host the No. 3-seed Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, October 4 at 1 p.m. at Chase Center. The game will air on NBC and Peacock. The Valkyries earned their Semifinals berth by defeating the Dallas Wings 2-1 in the best-of-three First Round, clinching the series with a 77-73 win in Game 3 on Friday, October 2 at Chase Center. Gabby Williams led the... Full Story

Stars Stage Comeback Victory on Opening Night

CEDAR PARK, Texas - The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Dallas Stars, forced overtime in the waning seconds of regulation and defeated the Iowa Wild 4-3 in a shootout Friday in the season opener at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. Texas wasted no time opening the scoring as Jack Anderson fired a slap shot from the blue line just four minutes into the first frame that flew past William Rousseau. The Stars doubled their lead just over four minutes later as Christian Fitzgerald slid a backhand pass from the goal line to Kyle Looft in the slot, who wristed it into t... Full Story

Dries Leads Griffins to Season-Opening Win

CLEVELAND - Behind two goals from Sheldon Dries, the Grand Rapids Griffins rolled to a 5-2 win over the Cleveland Monsters at Rocket Arena on Friday night, claiming their fourth-straight season-opening victory. Grand Rapids finished 5-for-5 on the penalty kill, highlighted by two 5-on-3 kills. On offense, 11 Griffins finished with a point, while Michal Postava showed 18 saves on 20 shots. Sutter Muzzatti tallied his first pro goal during his debut and Théo Rochette scored his first in the AHL. Along with Muzzatti and Rochette, Noah Dower Nilsson and Justice Christensen all made their A... Full Story

San Diego Wave FC Clinches 2026 NWSL Playoff Berth with 2-1 Win over Orlando Pride

Orlando, Fla. - San Diego Wave FC (16-8-3, 51 points) clinched a berth in the 2026 NWSL Playoffs with a 2-1 road win over the Orlando Pride (10-14-3, 33 points). Lia Godfrey opened the scoring in the fourth minute after Trinity Byars held up play and set her up inside the box. The goal was Godfrey's sixth of the season, while Byars recorded her 13th goal contribution of the year, the second-most in a single season in Wave FC history. Gia Corley doubled the lead in the 22nd minute, finishing a rebound for her second goal in consecutive road matches and third in her last four appearances. ... Full Story

• Third-Period Power Play Markers Power Wenatchee to 3-1 Win Friday - Wenatchee Wild (WHL)
• Reign Top Firebirds in Overtime Win - Ontario Reign (AHL)
• Late Shorthanded Goal Secures Bruins' Win over Aberdeen - Austin Bruins (NAHL)
• Spokane Chiefs Remain Undefeated After Comprehensive 6-1 Win against Portland - Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
• Golden State Valkyries Advance to the 2026 WNBA Semifinals, Will Host the Last Vegas Aces in Game 1 - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA)
• Nemec Delivers in Shootout; Bulldogs Remain Undefeated - Brantford Bulldogs (OHL)
• Stroeder's Hat-Trick Lifts Oil Kings to First Home Win of Season - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)
• Vees Battle for OT Win - Penticton Vees (WHL)
• Another Offensive Explosion Helps Lumberjacks Defeat Capitols, 6-3 - Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
• Gianna Paul Scores First Professional Goal To Earn Courage All Three Points In Seattle - North Carolina Courage (NWSL)
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• Plenty of newcomers help Utica Comets to season-opening win - AHL Rome Sentinel
• Francisco, Cullen lead Force over Phantoms - USHL Fargo Forum
• Hammers name Matthew Highmore as captain - AHL Hamilton Spectator
• Mavericks assigned eight players from AHLs Coachella Valley - ECHL Independence Examiner
• With new coach behind the bench, Hartford Wolf Pack open 2026-27 season on road - AHL Hartford Courant
• PWHL Las Vegas unveils inaugural 2026-27 regular season schedule - PWHL KOLD
• Coachella Valley Firebirds set to open fifth season tonight - AHL KESQ
• PHOTO GALLERY | Johnstown Tomahawks host Maryland Black Bears in season home opener - NAHL Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
• Switchbacks look to build on defense as postseason looms - USL Colorado Springs Gazette
• Penguins hockey returns Saturday: Here's your guide to the season. - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune
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Wenatchee Wild's Grady Wedman battles Seattle Thunderbirds' Grayson Tash (Liz Wolter/Seattle Thunderbirds)

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. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Red Bull New York vs. St. Louis CITY SC Postponed Due to Inclement Weather
3. Aces Make 102-85 Statement in Playoffs Opener against Fever
4. Game Preview: Dallas Wings at Golden State Valkyries (WNBA Playoffs Round 1, Game 3)- October 2
5. Liberty Earn Shocking Win at Minnesota in Playoff Opener
6. Quakes Down Timbers, 3-1
7. Indiana Fever Fall in Game One of 2026 WNBA Playoffs
8. Indiana Fever Force Game Three against Las Vegas Aces
9. Game Preview: Dallas Wings vs. Golden State Valkyries (WNBA Playoffs Round 1, Game 2)- September 30
10. Galaxy Erase Two Goal Deficit in 3-2 Home Win over Colorado

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

• 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)
• Orange County Baseball Club - Pioneer League (PL)

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