RedBlacks Sign National Kicker Brett Lauther

April 17, 2026 - OTTAWA - The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced the following transaction today: SIGNED: National kicker Brett Lauther HEIGHT: 6-0 | WEIGHT: 195 lbs | BIRTHDAY: 1990-11-04 HOMETOWN: Truro, NS | SCHOOL: Saint Mary's Lauther has played in 118 games over eight seasons in the CFL with the Saskatchewan Roughriders (2018-25) and Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2013). The Truro, Nova Scotia, native appeared in 16 games for the Riders last season, converting 39 of his 54 field goal attempts (72.2%), with a long from 59 yards, while also... Full Story

Riders Ink Former Packers Kicker Alex Hale

April 17, 2026 - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Global kicker Alex Hale. Hale (6'1-203) signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in August of 2024 before his release in July of 2025. The Gosford, Australia native spent six collegiate seasons (2018-23) at Oklahoma State University, suiting up for 29 career games as a Cowboy, including 13 as a senior in 2023. He finished his senior season ranked first in the FBS with 2.08 made field goals per game, while his 9.0 points per game ranked sixth among kickers. Hi... Full Story

Argonauts Heading Back to the University of Guelph for Sixth Straight Training Camp; Host Hamilton at Alumni Stadium on May 29

April 17, 2026 - TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts Football Club will call the University of Guelph its home a little longer than usual in 2026. The university has been home to the Argos training camp for the past six years, but with the 2026 FIFA World Cup coming to Toronto this summer, the Boatmen will spend an extra two months in the Royal City. Rookie camp kicks off May 6 for a three-day camp that includes veteran quarterbacks and first-year CFL players before rosters are cut down to 85. The first practice with veterans will be May 10, ... Full Story

From Heartbreak to History: Kings Flip the Script in OT Thriller

April 17, 2026 - HOUSTON, TX - Of course it went to overtime again. One week after their nightmare finish, the Kings found themselves right back in the same spot, but this time, they flipped the script. Louisville outdueled Houston in a wild overtime battle, securing the first win in franchise history. With both teams desperate and the midway point approaching fast, this had the feel of an early must-win. It also marked the first Thursday night game in UFL history, and it delivered. Louisville wasted no time. One yard shy of the four-... Full Story

• RedBlacks Sign National Kicker Brett Lauther - Ottawa RedBlacks (CFL) April 17
• Riders Ink Former Packers Kicker Alex Hale - Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) April 17
• Argonauts Heading Back to the University of Guelph for Sixth Straight Training Camp; Host Hamilton at Alumni Stadium on May 29 - Toronto Argonauts (CFL) April 17
• From Heartbreak to History: Kings Flip the Script in OT Thriller - Louisville Kings (UFL) April 17
• Houston Comes up Empty in Overtime After Strong Rally - Houston Gamblers (UFL) April 17
• Blue Bombers Sign Quarterback Taylor Elgersma - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) April 16
• Undefeated Pirates Face Jacksonville Friday - Orlando Pirates (IFL) April 16
• Lions Add Free Agent C.J. Coldon to Secondary - B.C. Lions (CFL) April 16
• Tiger-Cats Add American Running Back Micah Bernard - Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) April 16
• UFL Adds Cricket Wireless to Sponsorship Roster for 2026 Season - (UFL) April 16
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• RedBlacks Release Lewis Ward - Ottawa RedBlacks (CFL) April 16
• Saskatchewan Roughriders Release Receiver Ajou Ajou - Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) April 16
• Ajou Suspended No Fewer Than Six Games for Violation of Gender-Based Violence and Harassment Policy - (CFL) April 16
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