Amarillo Warbirds Announce Coaching Change

April 23, 2026 - AMARILLO, TX - The Amarillo Warbirds organization announced today that it has agreed to part ways, effective immediately, with Head Coach Jermaine Blakely. Coach Blakely has been an integral part of the Warbirds since the team's inception, helping lay the foundation for the organization both on and off the field. During his tenure, he led the team through key developmental stages and achieved several notable milestones that contributed to the growth and identity of the Warbirds program. "We are grateful for Coach Blake... Full Story

RedBlacks Ink Five

April 23, 2026 - OTTAWA - The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced the following transactions today: SIGNED: American defensive back Gavin Holmes HEIGHT: 5-11 | WEIGHT: 180 lbs | BIRTHDAY: 2001-10-14 HOMETOWN: New Orleans, LA | SCHOOL: Texas Holmes spent time last season on the practice roster with the Edmonton Elks (2025). The New Orleans, Louisiana, native finished his collegiate career at the University of Texas, where he played 30 games over two seasons (2023-24), posting 30 total tackles with .5 tackles for loss and five pass break... Full Story

Former NFL First-Round Picks Now in the UFL

April 23, 2026 - ARLINGTON, TX - Statistically, just 1.5% of NCAA draft-eligible players are selected in the NFL Draft, and even fewer hear their name called in the first round. Currently in the UFL, five players hold that distinction, each bringing elite pedigree and experience to the spring league. Beginning with the most recent, Damon Arnette of the Houston Gamblers was selected 19th overall in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders following a stellar four-year career at Ohio State. Arnette earned multiple All-Big Ten honors, ... Full Story

2025 Grey Cup Champion Jorgen Hus Announces Retirement from Football

April 23, 2026 - Long snapper Jorgen Hus, the longest-serving member of the 2025 Grey Cup Champion Saskatchewan Roughriders, has announced his retirement from professional football after a prosperous decade with the Green and White. Hus punctuated his playing career in storybook fashion by helping the Roughriders defeat the Montreal Alouettes 25-17 in the 112th Grey Cup Game, played on Nov. 16, at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg. That was his 177th appearance in a Roughriders uniform, including regular-season (167), playoff (9) and Grey... Full Story

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