Rudd Scores 100th Career Touchdown as Wheelers Snap Losing Streak

May 18, 2026 - The Quad City Steamwheelers survived a back-and-forth battle Saturday night, escaping with a dramatic 40-38 victory over the Tucson Sugar Skulls. Despite seeing a late seven-point lead disappear in the fourth quarter, the Steamwheelers came up with the game's biggest defensive play in the final minute to secure the win. Tucson had the first opportunity to get on the board after opening the game with solid field position, but the Steamwheelers' defense stood tall early. After quarterback Tasleem Wilson nearly turned the ba... Full Story

Barrels Stay Undefeated at Home with 55-36 Victory

May 18, 2026 - The Kentucky Barrels returned to the win column Sunday night with a big home victory at Truist Arena! The Barrels defeated the Beaumont Renegades by a final score of 55-36 improving to 4-1 on the season during their inaugural year! This keeps us still undefeated at home! Barrel Nation brought the energy all game long as Kentucky protected the home turf and added another win to the record column. The atmosphere inside Truist Arena once again showed why Barrel Nation has quickly become one of the best environments in are... Full Story

Montreal Alouettes Sign Former Rouge et Or QB Arnaud Desjardins

May 18, 2026 - Montreal - The Montreal Alouettes announced Monday that they have signed former Université de Laval Rouge et Or quarterback Arnaud Desjardins. Desjardins (6'5", 215 lbs.) played seven games in 2025, completing 161 of 213 pass attempts for 1,873 yards and 14 touchdowns. He led the country with a 75.6% completion rate. Earlier this month, the 26-year-old participated in Team Canada's men's flag football training camp in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Montreal native was named the RSEQ's Most Valuable Player in 2024 and ... Full Story

Stallions Lock Down Aviators Behind Gilmore's Big Day

May 17, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - With their season hanging by a thread just three weeks ago, the spring darlings have suddenly found life. Birmingham secured its third straight victory Sunday, shutting down the UFL's top rushing attack and outlasting the Aviators in the Birmingham heat. Steven Gilmore stole the show with a monster performance, recording an interception and a blocked field goal that he returned for a touchdown himself. It was a hot and humid afternoon at Protective Stadium, the kind of weather that felt like stepping ... Full Story

• Rudd Scores 100th Career Touchdown as Wheelers Snap Losing Streak - Quad City Steamwheelers (IFL) May 18
• Barrels Stay Undefeated at Home with 55-36 Victory - Kentucky Barrels (AF1) May 18
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• Columbus Held in Check, Falls to 2-6 - Columbus Aviators (UFL) May 17
• Stallions Lock Down Aviators Behind Gilmore's Big Day - Birmingham Stallions (UFL) May 17
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