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Stampeders Sign Duo of Defensive Backs

CFL Calgary Stampeders April 9, 2026 - The Calgary Stampeders have signed American defensive backs Zy Alexander and Jordan Polk. Zy Alexander Defensive back College: Louisiana State Height: 6.01 Weight: 187 Born: Nov. 26, 2001 Birthplace: Loreauville, LA American In college, Alexander played two years at Louisiana State (2023-24) after transferring from Southeastern Louisiana. Across the two schools, he made 46 starts over 50 games with 174 tackles including 2.5 tackles for loss, 23 pass breakups, 13 interceptions including two returned... Full Story

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April 9, 2026 - Week two of the United Football League season saw the Dallas Renegades continue their dominance on offense, while the DC Defenders and Houston Gamblers rebounded from disappointing week one losses to score victories. Dallas showcased another impressive performance on offense in their 31-15 victory over the St. Louis Battlehawks to improve to 2-0. Through two games Renegades quarterback Austin Reed has completed 48 passes for 616 yards and seven touchdowns. Tyler Vaughns has caught 18 of those throws for 290 yards and four... Full Story

Blue Bombers Add Receiver

CFL Winnipeg Blue Bombers April 9, 2026 - WINNIPEG, MB. - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American wide receiver Christian Fredericksen. Fredericksen (6-3, 208, Idaho State; born: February 8, 2002, in Rigby, ID.) joins the Bombers after a five-year collegiate career with Idaho State (2020-2024). In his collegiate career, Fredericksen totalled 148 receptions for 2,071 yards and 16 touchdowns, averaging 14.0 yards per catch. In his 2024 season, Fredericksen recorded 66 receptions for 915 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 13.9 y... Full Story

UFL to Locate New Team in Oklahoma City in 2028

April 9, 2026 - ARLINGTON, Texas, and OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma - The United Football League (UFL) today announced its plans to launch a new team in Oklahoma City beginning with the 2028 spring football season. As a cornerstone of the league's growth strategy, the yet-to-be named team will bring high-quality professional football and family-friendly entertainment to Oklahoma. "Oklahoma lives and breathes football, so bringing the UFL to Oklahoma City was an easy decision," said UFL Co-Owner Mike Repole. "This is a state that shows up, care... Full Story

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