Inside the UFL

May 21, 2026 - Three teams had the opportunity to clinch playoff berths in week eight of the United Football League season: the Orlando Storm, DC Defenders and St. Louis Battlehawks. Just one was able to secure a spot as the Orlando Storm defeated the the Dallas Renegades, 31-24, in the first professional football game ever played on a military base at the Fort Hood "Hats Off to Heroes" game at Phantom Warrior Stadium near Killeen, Texas. Built in 1942, Fort Hood has 40,000 active duty soldiers. With Toyota Stadium being unavailable ... Full Story

Orlando Pirates Will Battle Chupacabras in IFL Cup

May 21, 2026 - EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - The Orlando Pirates will look to rebound from Monday's loss to Vegas with a victory on Sunday at the American Dream Arena at 12:00 p.m. in the second round of the inaugural Indoor Football League Cup. The Pirates (4-3) are seeking their first victory away from home since defeating the New Mexico Chupacabras to open the 2026 IFL campaign. Orlando has lost its last three road games this season. The Chupacabras enter Sunday's contest at 1-6, amidst a four-game losing streak, sitting in sixth place in the I... Full Story

Two Added to Roster

May 21, 2026 - The Calgary Stampeders have signed American offensive lineman Martes Lewis and brought back American defensive back Corey Coley Jr. Martes Lewis #53 Offensive lineman College: Northwestern Height: 6.06 Weight: 325 Born: July 7, 2001 Birthplace: Gary, IN American Lewis recently attended rookie mini-camp with the National Football League's Washington Commanders. He played his final collegiate season (2025) at Northwestern and had 11 starts in 13 games for the Wildcats. Lewis previously spent fi... Full Story

Training Camp Report: Hergy Feels at Home

May 20, 2026 - (Kamloops) - With the BC Lions bringing back no less than four receivers who eclipsed the 600-yard mark in 2025- a fifth, Ayden Eberhardt, departed to Ottawa in free agency- it's perhaps been easy to forget about a few other intriguing options at the disposal of this high-powered offence. One man making a name for himself is veteran Hergy Mayala. Originally signed to the practice roster mid-way through last season and brought back into the fold early in the 2026 roster-building phase, the veteran has taken turns with Kier... Full Story

• Inside the UFL - (UFL) May 21
• Orlando Pirates Will Battle Chupacabras in IFL Cup - Orlando Pirates (IFL) May 21
• Two Added to Roster - Calgary Stampeders (CFL) May 21
• Blue Bombers Move Thorne to Suspended List - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) May 21
• Training Camp Report: Hergy Feels at Home - B.C. Lions (CFL) May 20
• Wranglers Storm Past Barnstormers, 57-33, Dominate In First Win Of 2026 - Northern Arizona Wranglers (IFL) May 20
• Honor a Veteran at Military Night on June 28th - Quad City Steamwheelers (IFL) May 20
• Training Camp Report - Day 11 - Montreal Alouettes (CFL) May 20
• Orlando Storm QB Jack Plummer Tabbed UFL Player of the Week - Orlando Storm (UFL) May 20
• United Football League Announces Week Eight Players of the Week - (UFL) May 20
• Lions in Langford Round Two Set for this Weekend - B.C. Lions (CFL) May 20
• Plummer, Mayfield and Speed Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week - Orlando Storm (UFL) May 20
• Annual Canada Day Celebration to be Held at Princess Auto Stadium - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) May 20
• "Hats off to Heroes": Orlando Storm Honors First Responders and Service Members - Orlando Storm (UFL) May 20
• Blue Bombers Release Pair of American Defenders - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) May 20
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• Memphis FC, Hound Dogs minor league teams starting in Memphis this month - TAL Memphis Commercial Appeal (May 21)
  
• Birmingham Stallions' winning streak nets another UFL weekly award - UFL NewsBreak - Birmingham (May 21)
  
• Trust and let it rip': Elgersma eager to make Bombers debut - CFL Winnipeg Sun (May 21)
  
• Crazy Condell: rave reviews for new play-caller at Bombers camp - CFL Winnipeg Sun (May 21)
  
• Monsters mark good news on lawsuit, impending home opener - AF1 Duluth News-Tribune (May 21)
  
• Arbitrator awards former CFL player Bruce $25,000 in damages - CFL Hamilton Spectator (May 21)
  
• Want to still prove that I can run with the young dogs' - CFL Winnipeg Free Press (May 21)
  
• Arbitrator awards former CFL player Bruce $25,000 in damages - CFL Toronto Star (May 21)
  
• VIDEO: Gilmore Lead the Charge as Birmingham Keeps the Playoff Push AliveCatch the Full Episode of T - UFL YouTube (May 20)
  
• Day 11 of Stampeders main camp: Punter Mark Vassett faces new test - CFL Calgary Sun (May 20)
  
• Defensive co-ordinator Greg Quick in third stint with Toronto Argonauts - CFL Toronto Globe and Mail (May 20)
  
• Arbitrator awards former CFL player Bruce $25,000 in damages - CFL TSN (May 20)
  
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