Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

April 13, 2026 - BASEBALL California League: The Single-A California League recently started its 2026 season and again has eight teams aligned in four-team North and South divisions with each team playing 132 games through September 6, 2026. There were three changes in the league's MLB affiliations after the 2025 season. The Seattle Mariners moved their North Division Modesto Nuts affiliate to San Bernardino and became a new version of the Inland Empire 66ers in the South Division; the Los Angeles Angels moved their Inland Empire 66ers af... Full Story

Blue Bombers Name Lee Hull Receivers Coach

April 13, 2026 - WINNIPEG, MB. - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announce today the hiring of Lee Hull as the Club's receivers coach. Hull, a former receiver who played for the Blue Bombers from 1990-92 and caught a touchdown reception in the 1990 Grey Cup championship, returns to Winnipeg after a long coaching career in the United States. The 60-year-old New Jersey product has NCAA head coaching experience with Morgan State (2014-15) and Delaware State (2023-24) and served as the offensive coordinator and receivers coach at Wagner College (... Full Story

Battlehawks Rally to Defeat Stallions in Thrilling 34-30 Victory

April 12, 2026 - ST. LOUIS, Missouri - The St. Louis Battlehawks stormed back from two 10-point deficits to defeat the Birmingham Stallions 34-30 on Sunday afternoon at The Dome at America's Center. Wide receiver Hakeem Butler had 146 yards on 4 receptions and a touchdown in the win. Quarterback Harrison Frost went 9 for 15 for 148 yards and 3 touchdowns in his Battlehawks debut. The Battlehawks' defense dominated the first quarter. Linebacker Jordan Williams picked off quarterback Matt Corral's first pass attempt for a 10-yard touchdown ... Full Story

Unbeaten Dallas Fends off Columbus, Improves to 3-0

April 12, 2026 - FRISCO, TX - Dallas handled business at home on Sunday. It was a scrappy game defined by a few big moments. Jalan McClendon and the Aviators battled all afternoon, but their efforts came up just short in a five-point loss. The Aviators came out of the gates with a quick score. John Lovett highlighted the opening drive with 18 rushing yards, including a fourth-down pickup. McClendon then found him for an eight-yard touchdown, Lovett's first score of the season. Dallas, which entered the day as the top offense in the UFL... Full Story

• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (AF1) April 13
• Blue Bombers Name Lee Hull Receivers Coach - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) April 13
• Battlehawks Rally to Defeat Stallions in Thrilling 34-30 Victory - St. Louis Battlehawks (UFL) April 12
• Oilers Fall in OT on the Road in Orlando - Tulsa Oilers (IFL) April 12
• Frost Sparks Fourth Quarter Comeback, St. Louis Wins Thriller - St. Louis Battlehawks (UFL) April 12
• Birmingham Downed by St. Louis in Week Three - Birmingham Stallions (UFL) April 12
• Unbeaten Dallas Fends off Columbus, Improves to 3-0 - Dallas Renegades (UFL) April 12
• Aviators Fall Short Despite Strong Effort against Renegades - Columbus Aviators (UFL) April 12
• Houston Suffers Defeat in Week Three - Houston Gamblers (UFL) April 11
• DC Rides Historic Performance in Return to Audi Field, Wins Second Straight Game - DC Defenders (UFL) April 11
• Week 5 Preview: Sharks vs Knight Hawks - Jacksonville Sharks (IFL) April 11
• Orlando Wins OT Thriller, Stays Perfect - Orlando Storm (UFL) April 10
• Despite Bean's Big Night, Louisville Falls in Heartbreaker - Louisville Kings (UFL) April 10
• Knight Hawks Football Hits FOX5 and SSSEN in 2026 - Vegas Knight Hawks (IFL) April 10
• Pirates Look for 3-0 Start vs. Tulsa - Orlando Pirates (IFL) April 10
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