Lions Add Two American Defensive Backs

December 9, 2025 - (Vancouver) - The BC Lions announced on Tuesday the signings of two American defensive backs: Donovan "D.K." Kaufman and Duron Lowe. Kaufman (5'10, 210 lbs)- after signing as a non-drafted free agent in May, Kaufman attended both rookie mini-camp and main camp with the Seattle Seahawks. The New Orleans native began his college career at Vanderbilt in 2020, suiting up in two games with 15 total tackles. Kaufman moved to Auburn for the next three seasons and recorded 107 total tackles (72 solo, 35 assisted), six fumbl... Full Story

Fullback Albert Awachie Returns for 9th season as a Rider

December 9, 2025 - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed National fullback Albert Awachie. Awachie (6'3-262) returns to the Roughriders for a ninth CFL season, having played 14 regular season games in 2025 plus the Western Final and 112th Grey Cup. The Toronto native started his CFL career in Green and White in 2017 and has played 98 games over eight seasons, 91 with the Roughriders and seven with the Argonauts (in 2024). He's tallied a career 17 special teams tackles as an integral part of the Riders' special teams unit. A reliable bloc... Full Story

Last Week around the Leagues

December 9, 2025 - This past week Inter Miami CF won its first ever Major League Soccer Cup, the New York Liberty of the Women's National Basketball Association named Chris DeMarco their new head coach, and The Arena League awarded Grand Island, Nebraska an expansion team. Highlights from this week come from Major League Soccer, the National Women's Soccer League, United Soccer League Championship, United Soccer League One, Major Arena Soccer League, Women's National Basketball Association, NBA G League, The Arena League, Canadian Football... Full Story

Stamps Add Offensive Lineman

December 9, 2025 - The Calgary Stampeders have signed American offensive lineman Ed Montilus. Ed Montilus Offensive lineman College: North Carolina Height: 6.04 Weight: 315 Born: Sept. 15, 1999 Birthplace: Port-au-Prince, HT American Montilus has spent time on the practice roster of the Montreal Alouettes in each of the past two seasons and played two games with the Larks during the 2025 pre-season. In college, Montilus played 59 games and made 38 starts over five seasons at North Carolina. In 2023, he started 12 games and was part of... Full Story

• Lions Add Two American Defensive Backs - B.C. Lions (CFL) December 9
• Fullback Albert Awachie Returns for 9th season as a Rider - Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) December 9
• Last Week around the Leagues - (TAL) December 9
• Stamps Add Offensive Lineman - Calgary Stampeders (CFL) December 9
• CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Jermarcus Hardrick Inks Extension - Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) December 9
• Elks Extend Quarterback Cody Fajardo - Edmonton Elks (CFL) December 9
• Wolfpack's Tairiq Stewart Signs with Winnipeg Blue Bombers - Washington Wolfpack (AF1) December 9
• Alouettes Begin 2026 Season on June 4th - Montreal Alouettes (CFL) December 9
• Mark Your Calendars: The 2026 BC Lions Schedule Is Here - B.C. Lions (CFL) December 9
• RedBlacks 2026 Schedule Showcases a New Era in RNation - Ottawa RedBlacks (CFL) December 9
• Yahoo Sports Network Adds Live Indoor Football League Games to Growing Programming Slate - (IFL) December 9
• Blue Bombers Unveil 2026 Schedule - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) December 9
• Argos Announce 2026 Schedule - Toronto Argonauts (CFL) December 9
• Riders 2026 Schedule Features 10 Regular Season Home Games, Preseason Game in Saskatoon - Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) December 9
• Stampeders Announce 2026 Schedule - Calgary Stampeders (CFL) December 9
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• St. Joe Goats set to open new seasonal store on Friday at East Hills Shopping Center - TAL St. Joseph News-Press (December 10)
  
• Alouettes extend QB Davis Alexander through 2028 - CFL Montreal Gazette (December 10)
  
• Calgary Stampeders' 2026 schedule features several showcase games - CFL Calgary Sun (December 10)
  
• Ticats 2026 schedule offers a few changes and a bonus game - CFL Hamilton Spectator (December 9)
  
• More NFL eyes on Blue Bombers' draft pick, quarterback Taylor Elgersma - CFL Winnipeg Sun (December 9)
  
• MODDEJONGE: Fajardo back with EE but the big QB question still remains - CFL Edmonton Journal (December 9)
  
• B.C. Lions take show on tour next season thanks to the World Cup - CFL Vancouver Province (December 9)
  
• Blue Bombers extend receiver Ontaria Wilson, unveil 2026 schedule - CFL Winnipeg Sun (December 9)
  
• BC Lions' 2026 season kicks off in Kelowna, no games at BC Place til July 25 - CFL Abbotsford News (December 9)
  
• Ottawa Redblacks 2026 CFL schedule released - CFL Ottawa Citizen (December 9)
  
• Roughriders sign star offensive lineman Jermarcus Hardrick to one-year extension - CFL Winnipeg Free Press (December 9)
  
• CFL legend Henry Burris named acting head coach at Florida A&M University - CFL 3 DownNation (December 9)
  
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