Dallas Renegades Add Oklahoma Standout Drake Stoops to Roster

January 20, 2026 - ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The Dallas Renegades have announced the addition of former Oklahoma standout Drake Stoops to their roster. Stoops is set to join the team when training camp opens next month, bringing his proven playmaking ability and experience to the Renegades' lineup. Stoops, son of former Renegades head coach Bob Stoops went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft and signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent. He spent the 2024 season on the Rams' practice squad. At the University of Oklahoma, he establish... Full Story

Last Week around the Leagues

January 20, 2026 - This past week the ECHL team in Trenton revealed it will be known as the Trenton Ironhawks, the United Football League concluded its two day player draft, and the Athletes Unlimited Softball League revealed the six teams for its inaugural season this summer. Highlights from this week come from the ECHL, American Hockey League, Professional Women's Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, North American Hockey League, United Football League, Canadian Football League, Athletes Unlimited Softball League, League One Volleyball, ... Full Story

Als Add American WR Demeer Blankumsee

January 20, 2026 - Montreal - The Montreal Alouettes announced today the signing of American wide receiver Demeer Blankumsee for two years (2026-2027). Blankumsee (5'10", 192 lb) played three years at Toledo University and two seasons for Memphis University. In his last season with the Rockets, he gained 512 yards on 41 catches and three touchdowns. With the Tigers, the 24-year-old posted 98 catches for 1,578 yards and 13 touchdowns. The Cincinnati, OH native spent time with the New England Patriots in 2025.... Full Story

RedBlacks Re-Sign Defensive Lineman Aidan John

January 20, 2026 - OTTAWA - The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced today that the football club has re-signed national defensive lineman Aidan John to a one-year contract. John, 25, played 11 games for the REDBLACKS last season, registering 15 total tackles including 12 defensive tackles and two tackles for loss. The 6'3, 248-pound native of Halifax, Nova Scotia has played 35 games over his three seasons in the CFL with the REDBLACKS (2023-25), registering 41 total tackles, with 32 defensive tackles and four quarterback sacks. The Saint Mary's p... Full Story

• Dallas Renegades Add Oklahoma Standout Drake Stoops to Roster - Dallas Renegades (UFL) January 20
  
• Last Week around the Leagues - (UFL) January 20
  
• Als Add American WR Demeer Blankumsee - Montreal Alouettes (CFL) January 20
  
• RedBlacks Re-Sign Defensive Lineman Aidan John - Ottawa RedBlacks (CFL) January 20
  
• Tiger-Cats Ink Brian Ugwu and Kaleb Hayes - Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) January 20
  
• Stampeders Add Receiver to Roster - Calgary Stampeders (CFL) January 20
  
• Stamps Re-Sign Local Product Teitz - Calgary Stampeders (CFL) January 20
  
• Riders Extend 2023 First-Round Draft Selection Lake Korte-Moore - Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) January 20
  
• Blue Bombers Re-Sign Defensive Tackle Collin Kornelson - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) January 20
  
• Riders Add Pass Rusher Desmond Evans - Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) January 19
  
• Lions Extend Offensive Lineman Kory Woodruff Through 2027 - B.C. Lions (CFL) January 19
  
• Linebackers Hladik and Messam Ink Extensions with Lions - B.C. Lions (CFL) January 19
  
• Here to Stay: Riders Ink Receiver Kian Schaffer-Baker to Extension - Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) January 19
  
• Tiger-Cats Re-Sign Offensive Lineman Jakub Szott, Add Receiver Trejan Bridges - Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) January 19
  
• Winnipeg Football Club Announces Installation of New High-Resolution Video Boards at Princess Auto Stadium - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) January 19
  
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• RIP to the missed-field-goal return: Bombers' Castillo - CFL Winnipeg Sun (January 21)
  
• Trouble in America not lost on Bombers' Castillo, Sheahan - CFL Winnipeg Sun (January 21)
  
• I want to finish my career there' - CFL Winnipeg Free Press (January 21)
  
• Meet the Stallions: Fan Rally Coming to Protective Stadium - UFL NewsBreak - Birmingham (January 21)
  
• Calgary Stampeders stick with local linebacker Micah Teitz - CFL Calgary Sun (January 20)
  
• 'It's become home': Schaffer-Baker re-signs with Roughriders - CFL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (January 20)
  
• VIDEO: Was this THE BEST Ottawa RedBlacks Play of the Year? #cfl #cflfootball - CFL YouTube (January 20)
  
• Former CFL linebacker Roberts has overcome a lot to finally get NFL opportunity - CFL Winnipeg Free Press (January 20)
  
• Part of my soul': Blue Bombers' Neufeld on why he's back - CFL Winnipeg Sun (January 20)
  
• Bomber's Trey Vaval forgoes NFL for Canadian league - CFL Winnipeg Sun (January 20)
  
• Many happy returns in Bomberland - CFL Winnipeg Free Press (January 20)
  
• Electrifying hands-man Erik Brooks returns to CFL's Calgary Stampeders - CFL Calgary Sun (January 19)
  
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