Mourtada Returns to Pirates

July 29, 2021 - WORCESTER, MA - The Massachusetts Pirates have signed kicker Ali Mourtada for the stretch run in their first season in the Indoor Football League. Mourtada is no stranger to the Pirates nor the IFL for that matter. The 5-8, 165 lb. kicker, who grew up just miles from Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, was the placekicker for the Pirates in their inaugural season when he connected on 75 of 110 extra points and converted 7 of 17 field goals, including a long of 48 yards against the Maine Mammoths on June 2, 2018. This week the... Full Story

Elks Announce Final Training Camp Cuts

July 29, 2021 - EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks roster has come into focus, as the club announced its final set of training camp cuts Thursday afternoon. A total of 16 players were released ahead of Friday's CFL roster deadline of 8:00 p.m. MT. An additional 17 players were moved to the practice roster, with one player moved to the suspended list. Edmonton now shifts its focus to preparing for the club's CFL home opener on Saturday, August 7th against the Ottawa RedBlacks. RELEASED Jordan Beaulieu | NAT | DB | 5'11 | 198 ... Full Story

Training Camp Report - Day 19

July 29, 2021 - Montreal - Mickey Donovan has been the brain behind the Alouettes' special teams since 2018, and this year he also has the responsibility of coaching the linebackers. A nice mark of confidence by Head Coach Khari Jones. "I've always had a defensive mentality, it's in my blood. This new function is a great challenge. I feel very involved with our staff and our players, so it is encouraging, especially with the talent we have on defence". With Chris Ackie, Brian Harelimana, Alexandre Chevrier, Alexandre Gagné, Ahmad... Full Story

Fighters Face off in Sioux Falls

July 29, 2021 - FRISCO, Texas - For the first time in franchise history, the Frisco Fighters (7-2) are headed to Sioux Falls, SD to take on the Storm (5-5) at 7:05 p.m. CT this Saturday, July 31. The Fighters are ranked number two in the league and are coming off a win at home against the Northern Arizona Wranglers. The Fighters are looking to get another win on the road against the Storm. Sioux Falls is looking to get back into the win column after falling to the Arizona Rattlers, 59-33 last weekend. In a three-way tie for sixth plac... Full Story

• Mourtada Returns to Pirates - Massachusetts Pirates (IFL) July 29
• Tiger-Cats Reduce Roster - Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) July 29
• Stampeders Pare Roster - Calgary Stampeders (CFL) July 29
• Elks Announce Final Training Camp Cuts - Edmonton Elks (CFL) July 29
• Training Camp Report - Day 19 - Montreal Alouettes (CFL) July 29
• RedBlacks Cut Down Roster - Ottawa RedBlacks (CFL) July 29
• Roughriders Announce 2021 Game Themes - Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) July 29
• Fighters Face off in Sioux Falls - Frisco Fighters (IFL) July 29
• Deposits for 2022 Season Tickets Being Accepted - Massachusetts Pirates (IFL) July 28
• Argos Release Six - Toronto Argonauts (CFL) July 28
• Week 14 Players of the Week Named - (IFL) July 28
• Training Camp Report - Day 17 - Montreal Alouettes (CFL) July 28
• Riders Release Three - Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) July 28
• Winnipeg Blue Bombers Advise Fans of Key Game Day Information - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) July 28
• Stamps Re-Sign George Campbell - Calgary Stampeders (CFL) July 28
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• Talented receiver Simonise hopes third time's the charm with Alouettes - CFL Montreal Gazette (July 30)
  
• Roughriders looking ahead after training camp concludes - CFL Regina Leader-Post (July 30)
  
• With training camp over, Bombers have to decide on roster - CFL Winnipeg Free Press (July 30)
  
• Redblacks release 13 players ahead of Friday night roster deadline - CFL Ottawa Citizen (July 30)
  
• BOMBSHELLS: Bombers' coaching staff still has some tough roster decisions - CFL Winnipeg Sun (July 30)
  
• FRIENDLY GIANT: But polite Redblacks offensive lineman Andrew Pickett has mean streak on the field - CFL Ottawa Citizen (July 30)
  
• Cool, calm Bombers QB Collaros ready to start facing live bullets after ?EUR~excellent' training camp - CFL Winnipeg Sun (July 30)
  
• STAMPS NOTES: Quarterback Dakota Prukop among end-of-camp cuts - CFL Calgary Sun (July 30)
  
• Ottawa Redblacks release 13 players ahead of Friday night roster deadline - CFL Ottawa Citizen (July 29)
  
• 'Crazy' defensive linemen providing a push for Albany Empire - NAL Albany Times-Union (July 29)
  
• Trevon Shorts out for season; Empire sign two veteran defenders - NAL Albany Times-Union (July 29)
  
• Cuts run deep as Edmonton Elks trim roster ahead of CFL regular season - CFL Edmonton Journal (July 29)
  
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