UFL Introduces the Rhode Island Breakers as the League's Newest Team

PAWTUCKET, RI - The United Football League today unveiled the name and logo of its newest addition to the league - the Rhode Island Breakers, set to begin play in Spring 2027. The announcement was made at a team launch party inside Centreville Bank Stadium, the home of the Breakers, in front of thousands of the team's First Wave of fans. The introduction of the Rhode Island Breakers marks a new chapter in the state's storied professional football history, which dates back over a century. The ... Full Story

Capitals Loan Justin Holl to Hershey

(Hershey, PA) - The Washington Capitals, the National Hockey League parent club of the Hershey Bears, announced that defenseman Justin Holl has been loaned to Hershey. The announcement was made by Washington senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick. Holl, 34, played in three games with the Capitals during his recall, scoring two goals. Holl became the first defenseman in franchise history to score in each of his first two games with the team. Holl also scored in his first two games with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2017-18, becoming the first defenseman in NHL history to score ... Full Story

Tampa Bay Rowdies Clinch 2026 USL Championship Players' Shield

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Rowdies officially clinched the 2026 USL Championship Players' Shield on Saturday night at Al Lang Stadium, defeating Detroit City FC 1-0 to secure their place as the top team in the USL Championship regular season. Rowdies Midfielder Sebastian Cruz recorded the lone goal in Tampa Bay's victory over Detroit, sending a long-range strike into the back of the net in the 88th minute for his fourth goal of the campaign. Cruz is among the group of 22 players that have made their Rowdies debut in 2026 as part of a roster overhaul after the club missed out on la... Full Story

Celtics Convert Devin Carter to Two-Way Contract

BOSTON - The Boston Celtics announced today that the team has converted guard Devin Carter to a two-way contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Carter (6-2, 199) appeared in 38 games (12 starts) during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 18.4 minutes of action. In a win over Indiana on March 10, the 24-year-old finished with 24 points, including 22 points on 8-11 shooting from the field in the final quarter of play. He was one of only seven players in the NBA this past season to score at least 22 points in a fourth quarter. ... Full Story

• UFL Introduces the Rhode Island Breakers as the League's Newest Team - Rhode Island Breakers (UFL)
• Detroit Assigns Jacob Bernard-Docker to Griffins - Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL)
• Sunday's Tri-City, Sioux City Game Postponed - Tri-City Storm (USHL)
• Defenseman Reilly Webb Recalled by Iowa Wild - Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL)
• Oceanside Shock Game Day vs. Stockton - Oceanside Shock (FPHL)
• Omaha Supernovas Move up to No. 4 Overall in Draft Trade with DC Flight - Omaha Supernovas (MLV)
• Northern Lights get their First Win in Franchise History on the back of Brad Reitters Hattrick and Max Arlts Heroics in a Shootout - Minnesota Northern Lights (FPHL)
• Bobcats Shorthanded Surge Seals Opening Weekend Sweep - Blue Ridge Bobcats (FPHL)
• Seaway Shootout Brings OHL Hockey Back to Cornwall - (OHL)
• 'We'Re Only Just Getting Started': How the Refreshed Rowdies Secured the Players' Shield - Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Greizemann's fireworks part of Orlando City big win over D.C. United - MLS Osceola News Gazette
• Charleston Battery rally past Miami FC 2-1 in USL soccer - USL Charleston Post and Courier
• Tyler Kopffs overtime goal lifted the Stingrays to victory - ECHL Charleston Post and Courier
• PHOTOS: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Norfolk Admirals, Home Opener - ECHL Gwinnett Daily Post
• Rymsha, Johannes each score twice as Komets top Toledo - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
• Angel City FC erases two-goal deficit in comeback victory over Denver - NWSL Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
• Everblades open season with banner raise, eye fifth title in six years - ECHL WINK
• Black Hawks edge Des Moines, behind Charvat's 32 saves - USHL Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
• Tyus Sparks hits game-winner in shootout, Spokane Chiefs edge Seattle on the road 3-2 - WHL Spokane Spokesman-Review
• Photos: Bloomington Bison open 2026-27 season against Kalamazoo - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph
• 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

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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. Sunday, October 18: Match Notes - AFC Toronto vs Calgary Wild FC
2. Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs Clinching and Elimination Scenarios Matchday 31 (Saturday, October 17 - Sunday, October 18)
3. Abbotsford, Let's Go Canucks: Kick-Off Home Schedule with Back-To-Back Hockey
4. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
5. LAFC Seeks Big Result from Cross-Conference Clash at New York City FC on Saturday
6. Match Preview: Nashville SC at San Jose Earthquakes
7. Sounders FC Hosts CF Montréal on Saturday Evening at Lumen Field
8. FC Tulsa Hosts Oakland Roots SC in 200th Home Match
9. St. Louis CITY SC Falls 3-2 to Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field
10. Stamps Close out Regular Season at Home with Battle against BC

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 Breakers - 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