Stallions Lock Down Aviators Behind Gilmore's Big Day

May 17, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - With their season hanging by a thread just three weeks ago, the spring darlings have suddenly found life. Birmingham secured its third straight victory Sunday, shutting down the UFL's top rushing attack and outlasting the Aviators in the Birmingham heat. Steven Gilmore stole the show with a monster performance, recording an interception and a blocked field goal that he returned for a touchdown himself. It was a hot and humid afternoon at Protective Stadium, the kind of weather that felt like stepping ... Full Story

Training Camp Report: Week Two Beckons

May 17, 2026 - (Kamloops) - Head coach Buck Pierce called his first big audible of 2026 on Sunday, electing to give players the day off from practice. But that's not to say it was all leisurely in the Tournament Capital. Originally scheduled to hit the field for a two-hour non-padded session Sunday morning, the time was instead spent with full team and position meetings after a very spirited Saturday afternoon session. With a big crowd on hand for FanFest, the Lions were in no position to be on cruise control. That was evident during... Full Story

Orlando Pirates Face Las Vegas in IFL Cup

May 17, 2026 - EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - The Orlando Pirates will attempt to continue their winning ways when they face the Vegas Knight Hawks on Monday at the American Dream at 7:00 p.m. in the second semifinal of the inaugural Indoor Football League Cup. The Pirates (4-2) 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 two road games this season. The Knight Hawks enter Monday's contest at 5-1, which is the best record in the IFL Western Confere... Full Story

Elks Add Former NFL Draft Pick Thompson

May 17, 2026 - EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks signed American defensive lineman Brandon "BJ" Thompson II, the club announced Sunday. As a corresponding move, American wide receiver Ife Adeyi has been released. Thompson (6'6, 244) adds more depth to the Elks trenches. The 27-year-old has spent the last three seasons playing pro football, most recently having suited up on the Calgary Stampeders practice roster in 2025. Prior to his time in the CFL, Thompson was a fifth-round selection (166th overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft by the Kansas City... Full Story

• Columbus Held in Check, Falls to 2-6 - Columbus Aviators (UFL) May 17
• Stallions Lock Down Aviators Behind Gilmore's Big Day - Birmingham Stallions (UFL) May 17
• Training Camp Report: Week Two Beckons - B.C. Lions (CFL) May 17
• Orlando Pirates Face Las Vegas in IFL Cup - Orlando Pirates (IFL) May 17
• Elks Add Former NFL Draft Pick Thompson - Edmonton Elks (CFL) May 17
• Blue Bombers Announce Roster Move - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) May 17
• Oilers Fall to Blizzard from Fourth Quarter Failures - Tulsa Oilers (IFL) May 16
• Gamblers Cash in with Massive Upset over Battlehawks - Houston Gamblers (UFL) May 16
• Kings Knock off Defenders for Second Straight Week, Earn First Win in the 'Ville - Louisville Kings (UFL) May 16
• St. Louis Falls in the Dome for First Time this Season - St. Louis Battlehawks (UFL) May 16
• Stamps Sign Offensive Lineman - Calgary Stampeders (CFL) May 16
• DC Comeback Falls Short as Defenders Drop Second Straight - DC Defenders (UFL) May 16
• Stampeders Open Pre-Season Slate Monday - Calgary Stampeders (CFL) May 16
• Elks Add Offensive Lineman - Edmonton Elks (CFL) May 16
• Roughriders Ink Former Arizona RB Quali Conley - Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) May 16
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