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DC Defenders Offensive Lineman Liam Fornadel Signs with New York Jets

UFL DC Defenders July 29, 2025 - ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The UFL has announced that DC Defenders offensive lineman Liam Fornadel has signed a contract with the New York Jets of the National Football League. Fornadel helped anchor an offensive line unit that allowed the fewest sacks of any team in the league this season with 10 throughout their championship season. Fornadel has played three seasons with the Defenders and earned All-XFL honors in 2023. The James Madison product had a stint with the New England Patriots practice ... Full Story

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Jordan Ta'Amu: The Winning Recipe

UFL DC Defenders July 28, 2025 - It was a blessing in disguise. After establishing a league-high 17 passing touchdowns and setting a career-high 2,155 passing yards, the DC Defenders were sure that their quarterback Jordan Ta'amu would be named the UFL Most Valuable Player for the 2025 season, but when Michigan Panthers quarterback Bryce Perkins' name was called at the UFL Award Ceremony the night before the championship game between DC and Michigan, it proved to be the winning the winning recipe for what DC needed. "I at... Full Story

Mystics vs. Mercury Postgame Notes - July 27, 2025

WNBA Washington Mystics July 27, 2025 - WASHINGTON MYSTICS vs. PHOENIX MERCURY July 27, 2025 Mystics 72 - Mercury 88 High Points High Rebounds High Assists Mystics (72) Austin (20) Iriafen (10) Sykes, Melbourne (4) Mercury (88) Thomas (27) Thomas (11) Thomas (8) Please see the attached game book for a full box score and breakdown of tonight's game. Mystics Game Notes: Shakira Austin led the team with 20 points, eight boards and two blocks. This marked the sixth 20+ point game of her career and the third this... Full Story

Mystics vs. Storm Postgame Notes - July 26, 2025

WNBA Washington Mystics July 26, 2025 - WASHINGTON MYSTICS vs. SEATTLE STORM July 26, 2025 Mystics 69 - Storm 58 High Points High Rebounds High Assists Mystics (69) Austin (14) Austin & Iriafen (11) Sykes (5) Storm (58) Ogwumike (18) Malonga (9) Wheeler (6) Mystics Game Notes: Tonight marked the first time in franchise history that three Mystics players - Shakira Austin (11), Kiki Iriafen (11), and Sonia Citron (10) recorded 10+ rebounds in a single game. It is just the 20th occurrence of this feat in WNBA history... Full Story

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