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Spencer Rolland

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Rolland named for UFL Sportsman of the Year award

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Battlehawks have named offensive lineman Spencer Rolland as the team’s nominee for the 2026 UFL Sportsman of the Year Award. The UFL Sportsman of the Year Award recognizes the player who best exemplifies character, leadership, and service beyond the field of play. The honoree demonstrates a deep commitment to the local community, serves as a positive role model, and personifies the integrity, professionalism, and purpose that define the highest standard of the UFL. Through […]

todayJune 8, 2026 160

Kyle Dixon

Macoupin County

Dixon signs free agency deal with Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- A former Carlinville Cavalier is now part of the New England Patriots following a post-draft free agency signing. Kyle Dixon inked the deal with New England after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, April 23-25. Dixon, a record-setting receiver at the NAIA program, Culver-Stockton, was considered a long-shot late pick in the Draft. Unfortunately, no one selected him in the late rounds. Dixon marks the fourth Wildcat to be undrafted signing in the NFL The signing […]

todayMay 2, 2026 153 1 2

Ricky Proehl St. Louis Battlehawks

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Proehl is Battlehawks’ newest field general

ST. LOUIS — It did not take long for the St. Louis Battlehawks to find a new head coach, following the departure of Anthony Becht for the Orlando Storm. The Battlehawks’ front office announced the hire of Ricky Proehl as their new head coach just days before the new year. Proehl, a former St. Louis Ram, much like Becht, was an instrumental member of the Rams’ “Greatest Show on Turf.” His role in the team’s explosive, high-power offense from 1999 to 2001 made […]

todayJanuary 5, 2026 106

Kansas City Chiefs KC Chiefs

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KC Chiefs to leave Missouri for Kansas

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (UPI) -- The four-time Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will leave Missouri for a new stadium across the state line in Kansas starting in 2031, team officials announced Monday. The brand new, domed stadium will be located about 23 miles west of the Chiefs' current home at Arrowhead Stadium and comes after Kansas state lawmakers presented a funding package that beat out Missouri's $1.5 billion in incentives. "Today, we are excited to take another momentous step for the […]

todayDecember 22, 2025 84 2

NFL Germany

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NFL returning to Germany in 2026, 2028

NEW YORK/MUNICH (UPI) -- The NFL will return to Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, for additional regular-season games in 2026 and 2028, the league announced Wednesday. "I am delighted about the extension of our contract with the NFL, which once again demonstrates the importance and strength of Munich as a sports city," Munich mayor Verena Dietl said in a news release. "The previous games have not only won the hearts of fans, they have also strengthened our successful cooperation with the […]

todayDecember 10, 2025 174

Pita Taumoepenu Battlehawks

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Battlehawks’ Taumoepenu shines as UFL’s top defender

ARLINGTON, TEX. -- The United Football League announced Tuesday that St. Louis Battlehawks linebacker Pita Taumoepenu has been named the 2025 UFL Defensive Player of the Year. The 2025 UFL Defensive Player of the Year was selected by a panel of league and team executives, coaches and players from all eight teams, as well as broadcast partners and media members. Selections were based on player performances throughout the recently concluded 10-game regular season. A disruptive force from the edge for the […]

todayJune 10, 2025 79

Battlehawks Gradkowski

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Battlehawks OC Gradkowski takes job with Detroit Lions

ST. LOUIS (Ambush Sports Network) — The offensive coordinator position with the United Football League’s (UFL) St. Louis Battlehawks became open. The Battlehawks front office announced in a press release Tuesday announcing the departure of Battlehawks offensive coordinator Bruce Gradkowski. Gradkowski was rumored for several weeks to be scouted for a position with the NFL’s Detroit Lions. The press release confirmed that initial rumor. Gradkowski spent the past two seasons with the Battlehawks organization. He would guide the team to […]

todayFebruary 19, 2025 209

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Culver-Stockton College

SPORTS BRIEF: September 3, 2024

This past week has been chaotic due to fighting the usual sinus allergy ailment, so this Sports Brief will be longer than usual. Here is your latest combined edition of the Sports Brief and the Weekend Sports Brief featuring sports results we might not have had ample time to get published on the website: Battlehawks to host six regular season games in 2025 Press release plus original reporting ST. LOUIS -- While a little late in our news cycle, some […]

todaySeptember 2, 2024 191

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