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Minnesota Monsters Historic Home Opener at Amsoil Arena Friday

AF1 Minnesota Monsters May 18, 2026 - DULUTH, MN - After four consecutive road games to begin the inaugural season, the Minnesota Monsters are finally coming home. This Friday, May 22nd, the Monsters will make franchise history as they host the Nashville Kats in the organization's first ever home game at Amsoil Arena. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM. As members of Arena Football One, the premier brand in the arena football industry, the Minnesota Monsters are preparing to introduce the Northland to one of the fastest paced and most exciting forms of profe... Full Story

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Four Americans Signed, Including Former Carolina Panthers DB

CFL B.C. Lions May 18, 2026 - (Kamloops) - The BC Lions announced the additions of four Americans on Monday: defensive back Stantley Thomas-Oliver, offensive lineman Joshua Donovan, defensive back Morice Norris and defensive lineman Colby Taylor. Thomas-Oliver (6'0, 194 lbs)- selected in round seven (221st overall) by Carolina in the 2020 NFL Draft, Thomas-Oliver appeared in 25 games with the team over three seasons and made 17 combined tackles. After spending 2023 on the New York Giants practice squad, he signed with the Detroit Lions for 2024 and wa... Full Story

Orlando Punches Ticket While St. Louis and DC Slip, Week 8 Shakes up Playoff Race

May 18, 2026 - ARLINGTON, TX - May 18, 2026 - Week Eight of the UFL delivered exactly what the league needed: thrilling finishes, playoff clinches, and massive upsets. Even through eight weeks, every team remains mathematically alive with just two weeks left in the regular season. Current UFL playoff picture: Orlando Storm: 6-2 (clinched) St. Louis Battlehawks: 5-3 DC Defenders: 5-3 Birmingham Stallions: 4-4 (own head-to-head tiebreaker over Louisville) Louisville Kings: 4-4 Dallas Renegades: 3-5 Houston Gamblers: 3... Full Story

DC Defenders QB Jordan Ta'amu out for Season with Injury

UFL DC Defenders May 18, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - DC Defenders Head Coach Shannon Harris announced Monday that starting quarterback Jordan Ta'amu will be placed on Injured Reserve and miss the remainder of the 2026 season after suffering a season-ending injury in the first quarter of last week's game against Louisville. Ta'amu was putting together an MVP-caliber season for the Defenders before the injury, completing 109-of-177 passes for 1,515 yards and 14 touchdowns while adding 46 carries for 198 yards across eight games. He was already "We never ... Full Story

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