Ta'amu Lights It Up, DC Cruises to 4-1

April 24, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - DC stayed red hot in Birmingham, once again showcasing their nuclear offense en route to a fourth consecutive victory. Jordan Ta'amu delivered another masterclass, posting a 150.6 quarterback rating with 275 yards, four touchdowns, and zero turnovers as the Defenders piled up 395 total yards. DC received the ball first and immediately flipped the field. Erik Ezukanma sparked the momentum with a 68-yard kick return to set up the offense in prime position. Ta'amu wasted no time capitalizing, dropping a p... Full Story

Elks Add RB Baker, OL Carter

April 24, 2026 - EDMONTON - The Elks have signed American running back Rushawn Baker and American offensive lineman Cam Carter, the club announced on Friday. Baker (5'11, 220) joins a loaded Elks backfield after a strong collegiate career. The Victor, NY native most recently attended Elon University (2024) where he racked up 859 yards rushing and nine touchdowns, while averaging 4.7 yards-per-carry. Prior to his time with the Phoenix, Baker spent three seasons at Bucknell University (2021-2023) where he amassed 1,359 yards rushing and 15 ... Full Story

Week 7 Preview: Sharks vs Steamwheelers

April 24, 2026 - When: Sunday, April 25thth, 4:00 PM EDT Where: Vibrant Arena at The Mark, (Moline, IL) Watch: Game will be broadcast on Yahoo! Sports. After a big win vs their formerly undefeated in-state rivals, the Jacksonville Sharks once again hit the road and travel to Moline, Illinois to take on the Quad City Steamwheelers in a rematch of last year's playoffs. The Sharks enter this matchup with a 2-1 record, while the Steamwheelers currently hold a 2-3 record after a packed early-season schedule. After making a run to the ... Full Story

Riders Sign All-Conference Offensive Lineman Justin Osborne

April 24, 2026 - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American offensive lineman Justin Osborne. Osborne (6'5-305) spent the 2025 NFL season with the Cleveland Browns after signing as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL Draft. He began his collegiate career at Auburn in 2019 before transferring to Southern Methodist University, where he played five seasons (2020-24). A team captain in both 2023 and 2024, he was part of an offense that ranked sixth nationally in scoring (38.5 points per game) during his final season, whil... Full Story

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