Fort Wayne FC Takes Big Step Toward Playoff Berth in 1st Pro Season, as Mike Avery Gets 50th Win with Club

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - Fort Wayne Football Club took a big step toward locking up a playoff spot, and Mike Avery got his 50th victory as the club's head coach, with a 3-1 victory over Corpus Christi FC on Wednesday night. Javier Armas and Kabiru Gafar scored four minutes apart in the first half to put the Autumn Gold & Black in control of the match. And captain Tiago Dias scored for the third time in four matches - heading in a Jack Thomas free kick in the 79th minute - to cement the victory... Full Story

Dream Takes a 2-0 Series Lead over New York in WNBA Semifinals

The Atlanta Dream is one win away from playing for the WNBA championship. Angel Reese and Jordin Canada scored 23 points each to lead the Dream to a 101-98 overtime victory over New York on Wednesday in a thrilling and sometimes choppy game at State Farm Arena. The victory gave Atlanta a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series. No team in WNBA history has overcome a 2-0 deficit in a best-of-five playoff series. "I think our team always rises to the occasion," Reese said. "Our team is always fearless. We stayed together and played together, and that's how we won it." Game 3, Atlanta's chan... Full Story

Valkyries Take 2-0 Series Lead over Aces with Clutch Win

The Golden State Valkyries beat the Las Vegas Aces 83-81 in thrilling fashion on Wednesday night at Chase Center. A momentum shifting fourth quarter allowed the Aces to gain the lead for the first time all game with two minutes left. The Valkyries quickly responded with back-to-back clutch baskets from Gabby Williams and Veronica Burton that ultimately led to a crucial Game 2 victory in Ballhalla. Tiffany Hayes recorded a team-high 21 points off the bench, leading the reserves to outscore the Aces 34-14. The Valkyries largest advantage reached 17 points in the third quarter. VALKYRIES KE... Full Story

One Knox Clinches Playoffs with Rivalry Win

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Nearly a year ago at Covenant Health Park, Nico Rosamilia turned in a performance on a championship stage that led One Knoxville SC to lifting the USL League One trophy and, for himself, Most Valuable Player honors. 11 months later on the very same pitch, Rosamilia again shined when the lights were brightest. The 24-year-old grabbed a goal and an assist in a 3-0 Wednesday night drubbing of in-state-rival Chattanooga Red Wolves SC, clinching a playoff berth for One Knox. "I felt super confident going into this one" said Rosamilia afterwards. "I've felt like I've put tog... Full Story

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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. Game Preview: Dallas Wings at Golden State Valkyries (WNBA Playoffs Round 1, Game 3)- October 2
3. Seattle Torrent Announce 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule
4. LA Galaxy Host Cruz Azul in Club Friendly on Sunday, October 4
5. Vancouver Goldeneyes Announce 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule
6. Minnesota Frost Announce 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule
7. Charlotte FC's Road to the Postseason
8. Sounders FC Hosts Sporting Kansas City on Thursday Night at Lumen Field
9. PWHL Hamilton Announce 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule
10. Boston Fleet Announce 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule

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