Week 19 Preview: Sharks vs Barnstormers

July 16, 2026 - JACKSONVILLE, FL - The Jacksonville Sharks return home to host the Iowa Barnstormers on Saturday night (7/18). Jacksonville looks to snap a 4-game skid and secure a huge victory that can help reclaim home-field advantage before the regular season ends. The Barnstormers come into the contest frustrated with how their season has gone and look to play the spoiler. The Barnstormers arrive in Florida with a 1-13 record but hope to pull off the upset against the struggling Sharks. The Sharks are looking to secure a crucial "get... Full Story

Playoff Picture: Pirates Look to Clinch a Home Playoff Game

July 16, 2026 - SAN ANTONIO, TX - On Saturday, July 11th, the Orlando Pirates met the San Antonio Gunslingers at the Freeman Coliseum in what was a must-win game for both teams' playoff hopes. With just under 40 seconds remaining, San Antonio's (4-10) Jahleel Billingsley scored a go-ahead touchdown to take a six point lead. Orlando (9-6) responded by scoring the game-winning touchdown with 24 seconds to play, and the Pirates' playoff hunt continues. Orlando trailed early following an opening possession TD pass from San Antonio quarterbac... Full Story

Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

July 13, 2026 - BASEBALL Women's Pro Baseball League: The new WPBL announced the four teams that will participate in the league's inaugural 2026 season will be called the Boston Hunters, Los Angeles Queens, New York Heights and San Francisco Firebells. Each team name was inspired by female historical figures who advanced women's rights. Teams will play all games at the Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield (IL) for the inaugural season starting next month. Northern League: The unaffiliated pre-professional Northern League, which op... Full Story

Introducing the Oceanside Stealth

July 13, 2026 - OCEANSIDE, CA - Arena Football One (AF1) is thrilled to announce a dynamic new chapter for Arena Football in Oceanside. Effective immediately, the member team formerly known as the Oceanside Bombers will rebrand and take the field as the Oceanside Stealth. This bold new identity coincides with the official acquisition of the team by local business leaders Alberto Gean and Margaret Gean, who are committed to elevating the franchise to unprecedented heights within the AF1. The transition to the Oceanside Stealth represents ... Full Story

• Week 19 Preview: Sharks vs Barnstormers - Jacksonville Sharks (IFL) July 16
  
• Playoff Picture: Pirates Look to Clinch a Home Playoff Game - Orlando Pirates (IFL) July 16
  
• AF1 Transactions Update - July 15, 2026 - (AF1) July 15
  
• AF1 Transactions Update - July 13, 2026 - (AF1) July 15
  
• Don't Miss White out Night Saturday, July 18 - AMSOIL Arena - Minnesota Monsters (AF1) July 15
  
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (AF1) July 13
  
• AF1 2026 Playoff and Arena Crown Logo Revealed - (AF1) July 13
  
• Introducing the Oceanside Stealth - Oceanside Stealth (AF1) July 13
  
• Strikeforce Stride Past Vegas, 49-38 - Vegas Knight Hawks (IFL) July 12
  
• AF1 Transactions Update - July 12, 2026 - (AF1) July 12
  
• Tulsa Wins Seventh in a Row - Tulsa Oilers (IFL) July 11
  
• Pirates Road Trip Starts in San Antonio vs Gunslingers - Orlando Pirates (IFL) July 10
  
• AF1 Transactions Update - July 9, 2026 - (AF1) July 9
  
• Kats Travel to Albany in Battle for AF1 No. 1 Overall Playoffs Seed - Nashville Kats (AF1) July 9
  
• AF1 Transactions Update - July 8, 2026 - (AF1) July 9
  
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• Nebraska Siege commit to Yates as starting QB - TAL Grand Island Independent (July 16)
  
• Defensive back can also catch a pass - IFL Prescott Daily Courier (July 16)
  
• Diamonds eye sweep of Lunkers - TAL Hot Springs Sentinel Record (July 16)
  
• Tucson Sugar Skulls look to shake 2-game skid - IFL Arizona Daily Star (July 15)
  
• Wranglers on a roll, win final home game 71-33 - IFL Prescott Daily Courier (July 14)
  
• Snow Mercy: Green Bay Blizzard announces playoff promotions - IFL NewsBreak - Appleton (July 13)
  
• IFL: Steamwheelers playoff hopes ended in loss to Freight - IFL Quad City Times (July 13)
  
• Football Oilers' winning streak at 7 after defeating Sharks - IFL Tulsa World (July 13)
  
• IFL Highlight: Green Bay Blizzard vs Iowa Barnstormers - Flavors forces the fumble and White recovers it - IFL NewsBreak - Appleton (July 13)
  
• IFL Highlight: Green Bay Blizzard vs Iowa Barnstormers - Deep pass from Thompson finds Hudson wide open for the touchdown - IFL NewsBreak - Appleton (July 12)
  
• Loss to Fishers ends QC Steamwheelers' playoff aspirations - IFL Quad City Times (July 12)
  
• Tucson Sugar Skulls clinch Western Conference playoff spot - IFL Arizona Daily Star (July 12)
  
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