Aviators Ground Dallas, Soar to First Franchise Win

April 17, 2026 - COLUMBUS, OH- Columbus got it done. Ironically, the Aviators kept it on the ground all night, and their 202 rushing yards powered them to their first win in franchise history, and Ted Ginn Jr.'s first as a head coach. The league's top offense came out fast. Austin Reed led a seven-play, 68-yard scoring drive. Dae Dae Hunter ripped off two physical runs, breaking multiple tackles for 34 yards. Reed capped it by escaping pressure and finding Drake Stoops in the end zone for his first career UFL touchdown. Columbus answer... Full Story

Dallas Stalls as Columbus Controls the Clock

April 17, 2026 - class="title title--1 video-article-intro__title" data-v-e0158917> Dallas Stalls as Columbus Controls the Clock April 17, 2026 by Ethan Berch Game Book COLUMBUS, OH - Columbus got it done. Ironically, the Aviators kept it on the ground all night, and their 202 rushing yards powered them to their first win in franchise history, and Ted Ginn Jr.'s first as a head coach. The league's top offense came out fast. Austin Reed led a seven-play, 68-yard scoring drive. Dae Dae Hunter ripped off two physical runs, breaking mul... Full Story

Rookie Receiver Signs with Stampeders

April 17, 2026 - The Calgary Stampeders have signed American receiver Dante Wright. Dante Wright Receiver College: Temple Height: 5.09 Weight: 180 Born: Oct. 7, 2000 Birthplace: Gainesville, FL American Wright finished his collegiate career with two seasons (2023-24) at Temple. In 20 games with the Owls, he had 100 receptions for 1,299 yards and 10 touchdowns. Wright added seven rushes for 22 yards and 21 punt returns for 118 yards. He spent his first four seasons (2019-22) at Colorado State. In 2020, he was second... Full Story

RedBlacks Sign National Kicker Brett Lauther

April 17, 2026 - OTTAWA - The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced the following transaction today: SIGNED: National kicker Brett Lauther HEIGHT: 6-0 | WEIGHT: 195 lbs | BIRTHDAY: 1990-11-04 HOMETOWN: Truro, NS | SCHOOL: Saint Mary's Lauther has played in 118 games over eight seasons in the CFL with the Saskatchewan Roughriders (2018-25) and Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2013). The Truro, Nova Scotia, native appeared in 16 games for the Riders last season, converting 39 of his 54 field goal attempts (72.2%), with a long from 59 yards, while also... Full Story

• Aviators Ground Dallas, Soar to First Franchise Win - Columbus Aviators (UFL) April 17
• Dallas Stalls as Columbus Controls the Clock - Columbus Aviators (UFL) April 17
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• RedBlacks Sign National Kicker Brett Lauther - Ottawa RedBlacks (CFL) April 17
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