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OSC Original by Fran Stuchbury
May 28, 2026 - The St. Louis Battlehawks scored a big victory in week nine of the United Football League season to punch their 2026 playoff ticket. The Battlehawks came through with a 21-15 road triumph over the Houston Gamblers. On the other hand, the Birmingham Stallions had the opportunity to control their postseason destiny heading into week 10, but they lost to the Columbus Aviators, 36-29, instead handing a playoff berth to the skidding DC Defenders. In order for the Stallions to move on, they must defeat the Houston Gamblers a... Full Story

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Training Camp Report - Day 18

CFL Montreal Alouettes May 27, 2026 - Montreal - Defensive back Wesley Sutton is one of the defensive leaders on the team. Sutton is approaching the new season with renewed determination and a single goal in mind: winning the Grey Cup. "I feel good. I had a solid offseason. I was able to recover from last season's injuries, work on my strengths, and also improve my weaknesses," he said. Physically, Sutton focused on building muscle mass, maintaining his speed, and refining his technique as a defensive back- a position he describes as one of the most demand... Full Story

Darien Butler Earns UFL Defensive Player of the Week Presented by NOBULL

UFL Orlando Storm May 27, 2026 - ORLANDO, Fla. - Orlando Storm linebacker Darien Butler has been named the UFL Defensive Player of the Week presented by NOBULL following his performance to help lead the Storm (7-2) to a 27-19 win over the defending league champions DC Defenders last week at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando. Butler tallied 11 tackles including six solo stops, one tackle for loss and a pass break-up to spotlight a defense that held one of the UFL's top offenses to three third-down conversions on 11 attempts. He becomes the first in franchise hi... Full Story

One Playoff Spot Remains in Pursuit of the 2026 United Bowl

May 27, 2026 - ARLINGTON, TX - Heading into the last week of the regular season, the 2026 United Football League playoff picture is nearly set with one spot remaining. This past weekend the D.C. Defenders and St. Louis Battlehawks joined the Orlando Storm in punching their ticket to the playoffs, leaving the Birmingham Stallions and Louisville Kings fighting for the fourth and final spot. The Columbus Aviators, Dallas Renegades, and Houston Gamblers were all eliminated from contention after Week Nine's results. The four-team playoff ... Full Story

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