Last Week around the Leagues

October 20, 2026 - This past week the United Football League announced its team in Rhode Island will be called the Rhode Island Breakers, the Columbus National Women's Soccer League expansion team in Columbus named Lucy Rushton the club's first general manager, and the Georgia Swarm revealed it will play their first ever National Lacrosse League game in Athens at the Akins Ford Arena on January 23, 2027. Highlights from this week come from the United Football League, Canadian Football League, National Women's Soccer League, Gainbridge Super... Full Story

Argos Ink LB Vi Jones

October 19, 2026 - TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts Football Club announced today that they have signed American LB Vi Jones. Jones (6'5"/225lbs) most recently spent time with Hamilton after playing in two preseason games for Saskatchewan in 2026. Before coming to the CFL, the Texas native played three games for the Seattle Seahawks in 2022 and four games for Tampa Bay in 2024, recording two forced fumbles and nine tackles for the Buccaneers. The linebacker had a stop in Arizona with the Cardinals in 2025, seeing action in three preseason ga... Full Story

UFL Introduces the Rhode Island Breakers as the League's Newest Team

October 18, 2026 - PAWTUCKET, RI - The United Football League today unveiled the name and logo of its newest addition to the league - the Rhode Island Breakers, set to begin play in Spring 2027. The announcement was made at a team launch party inside Centreville Bank Stadium, the home of the Breakers, in front of thousands of the team's First Wave of fans. The introduction of the Rhode Island Breakers marks a new chapter in the state's storied professional football history, which dates back over a century. The original Providence Steam Roll... Full Story

We're in: Saskatchewan Roughriders Clinch Grey Cup Playoff Berth

October 17, 2026 - Playoff football is on the horizon! The Saskatchewan Roughriders have officially clinched a spot in the 2026 CFL playoffs following a 16-12 victory over the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday afternoon at Mosaic Stadium, combined with a Winnipeg Blue Bombers loss against the Edmonton Elks. In a thrilling drive during the final minute of the game, the Riders sealed the win with a 17-yard game-winning touchdown pass from Trevor Harris to KeeSean Johnson. Johnson recorded 85 receiving yards and one touchdown, moving into second ... Full Story

• Last Week around the Leagues - (UFL) October 20
  
• BC Lions Playoff Tickets Go on Sale Tomorrow at 10am - B.C. Lions (CFL) October 19
  
• Week 21: Final Game to Decide Playoff Fates for Saskatchewan, Winnipeg and Calgary - (CFL) October 19
  
• Lions Battle Blue Bombers in Friday's Oktoberfest Presented by London Drugs - B.C. Lions (CFL) October 19
  
• Argos Ink LB Vi Jones - Toronto Argonauts (CFL) October 19
  
• UFL Introduces the Rhode Island Breakers as the League's Newest Team - Rhode Island Breakers (UFL) October 18
  
• We're in: Saskatchewan Roughriders Clinch Grey Cup Playoff Berth - Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) October 17
  
• Elks Set to Host CFL Western Final - Edmonton Elks (CFL) October 16
  
• Dustin Crum to Start Saturday in Saskatchewan - Montreal Alouettes (CFL) October 16
  
• UFL Rhode Island to Introduce Team Name and Logo at Launch Party Sunday, October 18 from 2-6pm at Centreville Bank Stadium - Rhode Island Breakers (UFL) October 16
  
• Oklahoma Is Football - Oklahoma (UFL) October 16
  
• Banana Ball Coming to Winnipeg - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) October 15
  
• Stamps Close out Regular Season at Home with Battle against BC - Calgary Stampeders (CFL) October 15
  
• Sankey and Ford Fined for Actions in Week 19 - (CFL) October 15
  
• UFL Alumni Watch: NFL Week 6 - (UFL) October 15
  
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• I wasn't expecting this': Bombers lose and they're out - CFL Winnipeg Sun (October 20)
  
• Hourglass is down to the last few grains of sand for Bombers - CFL Winnipeg Free Press (October 20)
  
• Rider Rumblings Ep 212: Roughriders clinch playoff berth; now what? - CFL Regina Leader-Post (October 19)
  
• 10 Thoughts: Roughriders grind out win over Alouettes - CFL Regina Leader-Post (October 19)
  
• Argos coach Mike Miller mum on Chad Kelly's injury, status for season finale - CFL Toronto Star (October 19)
  
• 3DownNation CFL power rankings: Bryson Barnes saves Ottawa Redblacks from depths of despair - CFL 3DownNation (October 19)
  
• VIDEO: CFL Plays of the Week - Week 20, 2026 - CFL YouTube (October 19)
  
• Stampeders settle in for a long week, awaiting their playoff fate - CFL Toronto Globe and Mail (October 19)
  
• Davis: Resting Riders veteran QB Trevor Harris makes sense before CFL playoffs - CFL Regina Leader-Post (October 18)
  
• Calgary Stampeders win 32-13 over B.C. Lions and await playoff fate - CFL Toronto Globe and Mail (October 18)
  
• VIDEO: Introducing the Rhode Island Breakers - UFL YouTube (October 18)
  
• B.C. Lions aim to build momentum for West semifinal after loss to Calgary Stampeders - CFL Winnipeg Free Press (October 18)
  
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