Ellis Merriweather Carries the Renegades Banner as UFL Sportsman of the Year Nominee

June 5, 2026 - ARLINGTON, TX - Dallas Renegades running back Ellis Merriweather has been selected as the team's nominee for the 2026 UFL Sportsman of the Year Award. In his first season with the Renegades, Merriweather quickly became the team's advocate for the Dallas-Metroplex community, exemplifying the true meaning of sportsmanship through his leadership, enthusiasm, and commitment to serving others. This season, Merriweather's community involvement included 7x7 football practices with teams around the metroplex, serving ice cream... Full Story

Lending a Hand After Rushing the Edge: Linebacker Malik Fisher Named Houston Gamblers UFL Sportsman of the Year Nominee

June 5, 2026 - HOUSTON, TX - Houston Gamblers Linebacker Malik Fisher has been selected as the team's nominee for the 2026 UFL Sportsman of the Year Award. The UFL Sportsman of the Year Award recognizes the player who best exemplifies character, leadership, and service beyond the field of play. The honoree demonstrates a deep commitment to local community, serves as a positive role model, and personifies the integrity, professionalism, and purpose that define the highest standard of the UFL. Through meaningful community engagement, l... Full Story

Birmingham Stallions Honor Sportsman of the Year Nominee Alex Cook

June 5, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - The Birmingham Stallions named Safety Alex Cook as the team's nominee for the Sportsman of the Year. The UFL Sportsman of the Year Award recognizes the player who best exemplifies character, leadership, and service beyond the field of play. The honoree demonstrates a deep commitment to local community, serves as a positive role model, and personifies the integrity, professionalism, and purpose that define the highest standard of the UFL. Through meaningful community engagement, leadership among teammates... Full Story

Long Read: BC Lions' Four-Man Defensive Band Is Reunited

June 5, 2026 - (Vancouver) - In the professional football coaching ranks, perhaps the most consistent element is the fact that it's anything but consistent for many individuals in the profession. Ironically, that instability has led four individuals whose paths have crossed multiple times with the BC Lions to all work together once again in 2026. And what a four-piece band it is. The original Lion of the quartet, Mike Benevides, first arrived as the club's special teams co-ordinator in 2003, the same year the squad lured a key free a... Full Story

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