Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

May 12, 2025 - BASEBALL American Association: The independent American Association started its 2025 season this week with the same 12 teams as last season and again aligned in 6-team East and West divisions. Each team will play a 100-game schedule through September 1, 2025. Frontier League: The independent Frontier League started its 2025 season this week with 18 teams each playing 96 games through August 31, 2025. All 16 teams that were aligned in eight-team East and West divisions last season have returned along with expansion ... Full Story

Tom Menas' Defense Shows Strong Flashes in Pirates' Loss to Sugar Skulls

May 12, 2025 - TUCSON, AZ - On an up-and-down outing for the Pirates in their 47-26 loss to the Tucson Sugar Skulls Saturday evening, it was evident that new head coach Tom Menas has already made a positive mark on the Massachusetts defense. Six games into the 2025 season, the Pirates' defense ranks top five in the IFL in every major statistical category: eight sacks (tied for the league's best), three forced fumbles, and eight interceptions. Massachusetts recorded two interceptions in the first half alone on Saturday. Sugar Skulls q... Full Story

1st Round Selection Ali Saad Arrives in Riderville

May 12, 2025 - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed National defensive linemanAli Saad. Saad(6'3-280) was selected by the Riders in the first round, fourth overall, ofthe 2025 CFL Draft. He played four seasons (2021-24) at Bowling Green, suiting up for 44 games for the Falcons. The Windsor, Ontario born lineman had a strong 2024 season, starting in all 13 games as a senior and setting collegiate career highs in tackles (40), tackles for loss (9) and sacks (5), while also posting 16 quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles and blockin... Full Story

RedBlacks Sign Kalil Pimpleton to Two-Year Extension

May 12, 2025 - OTTAWA - The Ottawa REDBLACKS have locked up one of the Canadian Football League's rising stars, inking speedy American receiver Kalil Pimpleton to a contract extension that will keep him in the nation's capital through the 2027 season. "During Kalil's short time in our league, he has consistently demonstrated the high level of skill, and exciting style of play that has already made him a favourite among our fans," said REDBLACKS General Manager Shawn Burke. "We are thrilled by his long-term commitment to our organization... Full Story

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• 1st Round Selection Ali Saad Arrives in Riderville - Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) May 12
• Elks Release DB Terrell Carter - Edmonton Elks (CFL) May 12
• RedBlacks Sign Kalil Pimpleton to Two-Year Extension - Ottawa RedBlacks (CFL) May 12
• Eau Claire Axemen Sign WR Jordan Barton - Eau Claire Axemen (TAL) May 12
• RedBlacks Sign National DB Eric Cumberbatch - Ottawa RedBlacks (CFL) May 12
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