Reed, Vaughns, Kidd, Hoyland Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week

April 8, 2026 - Dallas Renegades quarterback Austin Reed, Renegades wide receiver Tyler Vaughns, D.C Defenders safety Sam Kidd and Houston Gamblers kicker John Hoyland were named the OurSports Central United Football League Offensive Player, Defensive Player and Unsung Hero of the Week, respectively, for week two of UFL season. Reed completed 22-36 fir 240 yards and four touchdown passes in he Renegades' 31-15 victory over the St. Louis Battlehawks. He threw to eight different receivers, including favorite target Tyler Vaughns who shares... Full Story

Henderson, Kidd, Hoyland Capture Week Two Honors

April 8, 2026 - ARLINGTON, TX - The UFL announced its Week Two Players of the Week on Wednesday, highlighting standout performances across the league in a weekend full of upsets and late-game heroics. Offensive Player of the Week presented by Progressive: Nolan Henderson, Houston Gamblers, Quarterback Following Houston's upset victory over Birmingham, Nolan Henderson earned Offensive Player of the Week honors. Henderson entered the game midway through the second quarter due to injury and never looked back, guiding the Gamblers to ... Full Story

Former NFL DL Daniel Wise Arrives in the Nest

April 8, 2026 - Montreal - The Montreal Alouettes announced Wednesday that they have signed American defensive lineman Daniel Wise to a two-year contract (2026, 2027). Wise (6'3", 279 lbs.) played 17 games in the NFL with Washington in 2021-2022, including two starts. The former University of Kansas product recorded 11 tackles during that stretch. He's also played for Dallas, Arizona, and Kansas City. In 2024, he was named to the All-UFL Team during his time with the Michigan Panthers. The native of Carrollton, TX recorded 16 tackles,... Full Story

Lions Add Mark Washington to Coaching Staff, Retain Eight Assistants for 2026

April 8, 2026 - (Vancouver) - BC Lions general manager Ryan Rigmaiden and head coach Buck Pierce announced today that CFL veteran Mark Washington is returning to the organization as linebackers coach. Washington joins Pierce and a 2026 BC Lions coaching staff that is retaining eight assistants from last season. "We're very excited to have continuity on our staff, which will be greatly beneficial in the pursuit of our end goal in 2026," said Pierce. "Coach Washington also brings another experienced football mind and has familiarity ... Full Story

• Reed, Vaughns, Kidd, Hoyland Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week - Dallas Renegades (UFL) April 8
  
• Henderson, Kidd, Hoyland Capture Week Two Honors - (UFL) April 8
  
• Former NFL DL Daniel Wise Arrives in the Nest - Montreal Alouettes (CFL) April 8
  
• Lions Add Mark Washington to Coaching Staff, Retain Eight Assistants for 2026 - B.C. Lions (CFL) April 8
  
• Battlehawks Drop Game Two against Dallas - St. Louis Battlehawks (UFL) April 8
  
• Vaughns Goes Nuclear, Dallas Advances to 2-0 - Dallas Renegades (UFL) April 8
  
• St. Louis Late Comeback Falls Short, Drops to 1-1 - St. Louis Battlehawks (UFL) April 8
  
• Linebacker Micah Awe Back with the Alouettes - Montreal Alouettes (CFL) April 7
  
• Tiger-Cats Sign Linebacker Jayden McDonald & Receiver Jaelen Gill - Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) April 7
  
• Diversity in Football Program Presented by Securian Canada Welcomes Nine New Participants - (CFL) April 7
  
• Nitro Circus 2.0 Is Coming to Hamilton Stadium on August 9th, 2026 - Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) April 6
  
• Walk-Offs, Upsets, and Bounce-Backs Highlight Week Two - (UFL) April 6
  
• Join the Roughriders in Saskatoon - Tickets on Sale Tuesday - Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) April 6
  
• Veteran Long Snapper Aaron Crawford Signs with Riders - Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) April 6
  
• Stallions Defeated in Final Seconds, Fall to 1-1 - Birmingham Stallions (UFL) April 5
  
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• VIDEO: Ted Ginn Jr: One-On-One with the Columbus Aviators Head Coach - UFL YouTube (April 8)
  
• VIDEO: You Like That?!?!? - UFL YouTube (April 8)
  
• Mark Washington returns to B.C. Lions coaching staff - CFL Hamilton Spectator (April 8)
  
• Renegades beat Battlehawks 31-15 behind Austin Reed's 3 TD passes - UFL Alton Telegraph (April 8)
  
• VIDEO: Week 2 Special Teams Player of the Week Presented by Dynasty Financial Partners - UFL YouTube (April 8)
  
• VIDEO: Week 2 NOBULL Defensive Player of the Week - UFL YouTube (April 8)
  
• VIDEO: Week 2 Offensive Player of the Week Presented by Progressive - UFL YouTube (April 8)
  
• VIDEO: Dallas Renegades Week 2 Postgame Presser: UFL - UFL YouTube (April 8)
  
• VIDEO: All-Access: Rick Neuheisel Locker Room Victory Speech - UFL YouTube (April 8)
  
• VIDEO: St. Louis Battlehawks Week 2 Postgame Presser: UFL - UFL YouTube (April 8)
  
• VIDEO: St. Louis Battlehawks vs Dallas Renegades Highlights: United Football League - UFL YouTube (April 8)
  
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