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2026 Birmingham Stallions Draft Day Two in the Books
January 14, 2026 - ARLINGTON, Texas - The United Football League today concluded its two-day 2026 UFL Draft, which was held inside the league headquarters in Arlington, Texas, with Day Two centering on the selection of free agents. During Day Two, teams had the opportunity to bolster their rosters by adding available veteran players and unselected talent from across professional and collegiate football, who were not under contract by another league. Two-hundred and fourteen players were selected across the league ... Full StoryMore from the United Football League
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Birmingham Legion FC and SV Werder Bremen in Advanced Discussions Regarding Ramiz Hamouda
January 14, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala - Birmingham Legion FC and SV Werder Bremen are currently in advanced discussions regarding a potential future move for defender Ramiz Hamouda to the Bundesliga club's program, pending the completion of all formal requirements once the player turns 18. While conversations between the clubs are progressing positively, any future transfer would remain subject to finalized agreements.
Hamouda has been on Werder Bremen's radar for an extended period and previously spent time train... Full StoryMore from the United Soccer League Championship
Squadron Fall in Overtime to Raptors 905
January 14, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham Squadron, NBA G League affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans, were defeated in overtime by Raptors 905, 99-98, in Tuesday night's rematch.
Birmingham (4-8) put Sunday's slow start behind them, taking a 17-7 lead inside the first six minutes of the contest. However, Raptors 905 (9-1) adjusted and closed the first quarter on a 16-6 run to tie the game at 23 apiece.
The second quarter proved to be a battle for all 12 minutes, with neither team gaining more th... Full StoryMore from the NBA G League
Mark Briggs Departs for MLS Opportunity; Jay Heaps Named Head Coach of Birmingham Legion FC
January 12, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Birmingham Legion FC today announced a coaching transition ahead of the 2026 season. Mark Briggs will depart the club following the conclusion of the 2025 campaign for an MLS Opportunity.
The club thanks Briggs for his leadership and commitment during the 2025 season. Birmingham Legion FC appreciates his contributions and wishes him continued success in the next chapter of his coaching career.
"I want to thank the Birmingham Legion FC organization, the players, and the s... Full StoryMore from the United Soccer League Championship
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- Mark Briggs Departs for MLS Opportunity; Jay Heaps Named Head Coach of Birmingham Legion FC - Birmingham Legion FC (USL) January 12
- Squadron Unable to Overcome Early Deficit vs. Raptors 905 - Birmingham Squadron (G League) January 11
- Squadron Drop Home Contest to Magic - Birmingham Squadron (G League) January 10
- Birmingham's Late Lead Slips Away in Home Return - Birmingham Squadron (G League) January 8
- Dickinson Records First 20-20 Game in Franchise History as Squadron Fall to Blue Coats - Birmingham Squadron (G League) January 4
- Squadron Acquire Cam Young Via Available Player Pool - Birmingham Squadron (G League) January 4
- Birmingham Moves to 4-3 Behind Big Performances from Carton and Oduro - Birmingham Squadron (G League) January 3
- Shorthanded Squadron Fall to Skyhawks in College Park - Birmingham Squadron (G League) January 1
- Birmingham Squadron Soar Past College Park on the Road - Birmingham Squadron (G League) December 30
- Squadron Split Season Series with Knicks - Birmingham Squadron (G League) December 28
- Alexander, Dickinson, and Springer Power Birmingham to Second Straight Victory - Birmingham Squadron (G League) December 27
- Legion FC Secures Attacking Pieces and Defensive Depth Ahead of 2026 Season - Birmingham Legion FC (USL) December 24
- Birmingham Squadron Earn First Win of Regular Season over Suns - Birmingham Squadron (G League) December 21
- Squadron Fall Short in Winter Showcase Opener - Birmingham Squadron (G League) December 20
- Alabama Crimson Tide Three-Time National Champion AJ Mccarron Returns to Alabama to Become Head Coach of Birmingham Stallions - Birmingham Stallions (UFL) December 18
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| January 15 | G League | Motor City at Birmingham | 8:00 p.m. |
| January 13 | G League | Raptors 905 99 at Birmingham 98 | Final (OT) |
| January 11 | G League | Raptors 905 118 at Birmingham 73 | Final |
| January 10 | G League | Osceola 112 at Birmingham 95 | Final |
| January 8 | G League | Osceola 111 at Birmingham 106 | Final |
| January 4 | G League | Birmingham 94 at Delaware 130 | Final |
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Birmingham Sports Headlines
- Former Alabama prep stars among Birmingham Stallionsââ¬â¢ UFL Draft picks - UFL AL.com (January 15)
- Stallions coach AJ McCarron on UFL Draft: ââ¬ËReally, really great dayââ¬â¢ - UFL AL.com (January 14)
- 2 players with Alabama football roots protected by Birmingham Stallions - UFL AL.com (January 13)
- Legion FC head coach departs for MLS opportunity, CEO steps into head coach position ahead of 2026 season - USL WBRC (January 13)
- Birmingham Stallions add former UAB pass-rusher as regional selection - UFL AL.com (January 13)
- Birmingham Stallions get quarterbacks for the 2026 UFL season - UFL AL.com (January 13)
- Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma selected by Birmingham Stallions in 2026 UFL Quarterback Draft - UFL 3 DownNation (January 12)
- AJ McCarron to make picks for Birmingham Stallions in UFL Draft - UFL AL.com (January 9)
- Sporting events coming to Birmingham in 2026 - UFL NewsBreak - Birmingham (January 7)
- Legion FC vs. Nashville SC + more pro sports in Birmingham this month - USL NewsBreak - Birmingham (January 7)
- Former Texas A&M star tight end Jace Sternberger retires after standout UFL career - UFL Aggies Wire (December 28)
- UConn football to name UFL legend as general manager - UFL Yahoo Sports (December 22)
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