Kansas City Current Downs Denver Summit FC 4-1 Behind Hopkins Hat Trick

KANSAS CITY - The Kansas City Current (12-9-5, 41 pts., 6th place) earned a crucial victory Saturday afternoon at CPKC Stadium, as a hat trick from forward Haley Hopkins lifted the Current to a 4-1 win over Denver Summit FC (9-9-8, 35 pts., 10th place). The Current extended their NWSL-record unbeaten streak to 30 matches with the result, which also completed the regular season sweep of the Summit. Denver opened the scoring in the 13th minute, but Hopkins equalized just before halftime on a cl... Full Story

New York Rangers Assign Trio to Hartford Wolf Pack

HARTFORD, CT - New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the club has assigned defenseman Marc Del Gaizo and forwards Anton Blidh and Glenn Gawdin to the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack. Del Gaizo, 26, scored a career-high nine goals during the 2025-26 campaign as a member of the Laval Rocket. Overall, in 62 games played, Del Gaizo scored 27 points (9 g, 18 a). He finished second on the club in goals and points scored by a defenseman. The native of Basking Ridge, NJ, has played in 300 career AHL games thus far with the Rocket and Milwaukee Admirals, scoring... Full Story

Blues Assign Walker, Sundqvist, Finley to T-Birds

ST. LOUIS, MO - St. Louis Blues General Manager Alexander Steen announced today that the Blues have assigned three players to their AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, including forwards Jack Finley, Oskar Sundqvist, and Nathan Walker. The T-Birds finish their preseason slate on Saturday night in Providence against the Bruins before opening the regular season on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Wilkes-Barre against the Penguins. Thunderbirds' 2026-27 season tickets are available now - fans can reserve their seat by visiting www.SpringfieldThunderbirds.com or by calling (413) 739-GOAL (4625).... Full Story

Monsters Sign Forward Craig Armstrong to Training Camp Tryout

CLEVELAND - The AHL's Cleveland Monsters, top affiliate of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, announced Saturday that forward Craig Armstrong signed a training camp tryout agreement with the Monsters. A 5'9" 194 lb. left-shooting native of Crossfield, AB, Armstrong, 23, posted 12-23-25 with 33 penalty minutes and a +29 rating in 68 appearances for the ECHL's Wheeling Nailers last season, adding 2-3-5 with 27 penalty minutes and a +1 rating in 17 Kelly Cup Playoff appearances. 2026-27 Cleveland Monsters Training Camp Roster (23) - accurate as of 9/26/26 Forwards (12) Roman Ahcan, Craig A... Full Story

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• Skyforce Acquire Rights to Kylor Kelley and 2027 First Round Pick - Sioux Falls Skyforce (G League)
• Atlético Ottawa Gains 1-0 Win over Halifax Wanderers FC to Solidify Playoff Position - Atletico Ottawa (CPL)
• Eagles Rally for Win in Saint John - Cape Breton Eagles (QMJHL)
• Comets Sign Reget to 2-Year Extension - Kansas City Comets (MASL)
• Bugs Mash Spud Kings on Saturday, Takes Five of Six Points at Showcase - Shreveport Mudbugs (NAHL)
• Fort Wayne Football Club Steals Point from League's Top Home Team in Potential Playoff Preview - Fort Wayne FC (USL1)
• AFC Toronto Dominates Ottawa Rapid FC - AFC Toronto (NSL)
• Four Columbus Crew Players Called up to Respective National Teams for September FIFA International Window - Columbus Crew SC (MLS)
• Orlando City SC Signs Justin Hylton to Short-Term Agreement - Orlando City SC (MLS)
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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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• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
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• 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. 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
6. Inter Miami CF Draws 2-2 against San Diego FC
7. Last Week around the Leagues
8. Red Bull New York Battles St. Louis CITY SC for First Time Ever at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday Night
9. LA Galaxy Weekly: September 21 - September 27
10. Red Bull New York vs. St. Louis CITY SC Postponed Due to Inclement Weather

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