Straight from the Christmas List: Emilus Extends in Saskatchewan

December 24, 2025 - The Saskatchewan Roughriders are pleased to announce the 112th Grey Cup's Most Valuable Canadian, Samuel Emilus, has signed a two-year contract extension. Emilus (6'0-200) re-ups with the Roughriders after a commanding Grey Cup performance that helped his team seal the fifth championship in Club history. The Montreal native went 10-for-10 for 108 yards, the highest totals for a Roughrider in a Grey Cup game in Club history. Tenacious with the ball in his hands, Emilus earned 58 yards after the catch, and a 10.8 yards per-... Full Story

Minnesota Monsters to Play Home Games at AMSOIL Arena in 2026

December 23, 2025 - DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Monsters have announced that they will play their home games at AMSOIL Arena, located within the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC), for the 2026 Arena Football One (AF1) season. The Monsters have reached an agreement with the DECC to bring arena football to one of Minnesota's premier venues, providing the organization with an enhanced setting as the team continues to grow in its early years. "It's a new team, a new league and this year, it's a new space in the AMSOIL Arena! It'... Full Story

Blue Bombers Sign QB Payton Thorne

December 23, 2025 - WINNIPEG, MB. - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American quarterback Payton Thorne. Thorne (6-2, 207, Auburn; born: June 26, 2001, in Naperville, IL.) signs with the Bombers after attending camp with the Cincinnati Bengals this season, and a five-year collegiate career with Michigan State (2019-2022) and Auburn (2023-2024). Thorne signed as an undrafted free agent with the Cincinnati Bengals after being unselected in the 2025 NFL Draft. He appeared in the final preseason game of 2025 and th... Full Story

Last Week around the Leagues

December 23, 2025 - This past week, Birmingham Stallions head coach Skip Holtz stepped down and was replaced by AJ McCarron in the United Football League; the Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League relieved head coach David Bell of his duties, and Major League Soccer's St. Louis CITY SC named Yoann Damet as head coach. Highlights from this week come from the United Football League, Canadian Football League, American Hockey League, ECHL, Professional Women's Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, North American Hockey League, Major... Full Story

• Straight from the Christmas List: Emilus Extends in Saskatchewan - Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) December 24
• Minnesota Monsters to Play Home Games at AMSOIL Arena in 2026 - Minnesota Monsters (AF1) December 23
• Blue Bombers Sign QB Payton Thorne - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) December 23
• Last Week around the Leagues - (UFL) December 23
• United Football League Names Anthony Becht Head Coach of Orlando Storm - Orlando Storm (UFL) December 23
• Quad City Deckmate Dancers Announce 2026 Tryouts Under New Head Coach Taylor Vrchoticky - Quad City Steamwheelers (IFL) December 23
• McCray Returns to Orlando - Orlando Pirates (IFL) December 23
• UFL Names Anthony Becht Head Coach of Orlando Storm - St. Louis Battlehawks (UFL) December 23
• Alexandre Gagné S'Entend Pour 2026 / Alouettes Re-Sign Alexandre Gagné to One-Year Deal - Montreal Alouettes (CFL) December 23
• Josh Woods Released - B.C. Lions (CFL) December 22
• Argos Re-Sign LB Jack Cassar & DB Benjie Franklin; Ink OL Rush Reimer - Toronto Argonauts (CFL) December 22
• Elks Announce Seven - Edmonton Elks (CFL) December 22
• Building the Trenches: Sanders Extends with Roughriders - Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) December 22
• Wolfpack Sign Tank Brewster - Washington Wolfpack (AF1) December 22
• IFL Names Brent Stover Director of Broadcasting - (IFL) December 22
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