Ducks in Three: Long Island Wins 2026 Atlantic League Championship

(Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 7-2 on Friday night in Game Three of the Atlantic League Championship Series at Fairfield Properties Ballpark. The Ducks sweep the best-of-five series three games to none and are the 2026 Atlantic League champions. This marks Long Island's fifth Atlantic League Championship in franchise history, joining their 2004, 2012, 2013 and 2019 clubs. The Ducks ended 2026, their 26th season of play, by winning the m... Full Story

San Diego Wave FC Wins, 2-0, against Racing Louisville on the Road

SAN DIEGO - San Diego Wave FC (15-8-3, 48 points) earned a 2-0 road win over Racing Louisville (7-17-2, 23 points) on Friday night. Gia Corley opened the scoring in the 27th minute, finishing after Lia Godfrey found her following a Trinity Byars flick at midfield. The goal was Corley's second of the season, while Godfrey's fifth assist made her just the fifth rookie in NWSL history to record five assists in her debut season. Ludmila doubled the lead shortly after halftime just three minutes after coming on as a substitute. San Diego continued to manage the match from there, with Barbara ... Full Story

LOVB's Los Angeles Orbit Announces Team Name at Intuit Dome

INGLEWOOD, Calif. - LOVB (pronounced LOVE) Los Angeles officially unveiled its new team name, Los Angeles Orbit, today at Intuit Dome, marking the next chapter for professional women's volleyball in Los Angeles ahead of the team's inaugural season. The reveal brought together Los Angeles Orbit investors Alexis Ohanian, Issa Rae and Savannah James, LOVB Commissioner Sandra Idehen, volleyball legend Misty May-Treanor, activist Malala Yousafzai, team leadership, players and supporters of women's sports for the first public unveiling of the team's name, logo and visual identity. Los Angeles Orb... Full Story

Hartford Athletic Claws Back, Earns 2-2 Draw with Louisville City FC

HARTFORD, Conn. - In a preview of the United Soccer League Cup Final, Hartford Athletic fought back from a 2-1 deficit to Louisville City FC to earn a point by way of a 2-2 draw at Trinity Health Stadium on Friday night. With the tie, Hartford now sits at 9-5-12 (W-L-D) overall in USL Championship action. Louisville City FC holds a 10-9-7 overall mark. HOW IT HAPPENED - After a pair of chances early on, Hartford struck in the 11th minute as Augi Williams scored on a penalty kick, his 89th career regular season goal in USL Championship action, to give the hosts a 1-0 edge. - The two... Full Story

• Red Bull New York vs. St. Louis CITY SC Postponed Due to Inclement Weather - Red Bull New York (MLS)
• Eagles Finish Weekend in Saint John - Cape Breton Eagles (QMJHL)
• Lions Grind out a 31-24 Win over Saskatchewan - (CFL)
• Beamish Scores Twice as Otters Head Home with Victory in Kitchener - Erie Otters (OHL)
• Ducks in Three: Long Island Wins 2026 Atlantic League Championship - Long Island Ducks (AtL)
• Reign Top Gulls In Overtime - Ontario Reign (AHL)
• Broncos Take Down Warriors, 4-2, in First Meeting of the Season - Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
• Cats Go to 3-0 with Shootout Win over Saint John - Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
• Reign FC Extends Home Unbeaten Streak to Seven Matches with 2-0 Win over Boston Legacy FC on Friday at Lumen Field - Seattle Reign FC (NWSL)
• Brotherly Love Leads Tips to 3-2 Win over Wenatchee - Everett Silvertips (WHL)
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• KW Titans seek partners in multimillion-dollar bid for CEBL team - CEBL The Record
• Angel Reese and the Dream are rolling. Can the Mystics stop them? - WNBA USA Today
• Oilers put three on waivers, send seven to AHL Bakersfield - AHL Sportsnet
• PWHL Unveils Logo for First-Ever All-Star Tournament, Coming to Toronto in March 2027 - PWHL Sports Logos Net News
• Coco Gauff joins star-studded World Team Tennis as player-owner - WTT USA Today
• UFL responds to Robert Griffin IIIs open offer for teams to give him a comeback opportunity - UFL Yahoo Sports
• Los Angeles reveals the Orbit as the team name for League One Volleyball (LOVB) - LOVB The Sporting Tribune
• Jess Fishlock sets Seattle scoring record with two goals in win over Boston - NWSL ESPN
• Kasson native Brett Ludvigsen scores first NAHL goal as Austin Bruins win - NAHL Rochester Post-Bulletin
• Fort Wayne FC signs goalkeeper - USL1 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
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• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
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• 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

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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. 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. Alysha Clark Injury Update
3. San Diego FC Plays to 2-2 Road Draw in First Match against Inter Miami CF
4. Fan Appreciation Match to Feature Exciting Fan Activations Ahead of USMNT Match against Peru
5. Sounders FC Fights Back to Earn Road Point in 3-3 Draw at Colorado Rapids on Saturday Night
6. United Football League Enters Next Phase of Growth: Rhode Island and Colorado Join UFL in 2027; Utah and Oklahoma Begin Play in 2028 as UFL Expands to 10 Teams
7. Inter Miami CF Draws 2-2 against San Diego FC
8. San Diego FC Travels to Face Inter Miami CF on Sunday in First-Ever Meeting
9. Nashville SC Clinches Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs Berth with 3-0 Win over Chicago Fire FC
10. Last Week around the Leagues

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, FL, ML, 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