With only one qualified buyer seeking to buy XFL assets out of bankruptcy, ownership of the innovative spring football league goes to Gerry Cardinale, actor Dwayne Johnson and his former wife, producer Dany Garcia. (more…)
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XFL calls it quits
We have our first sports league shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic: After only five weeks of play the XFL has shut down and released almost all employees, with no plans to return for 2021. (more…)
Remainder of XFL Regular Season Suspended
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the XFL has suspended operations for the remainder of its 2020 regular season. (more…)
Seattle Dragons to Play at Empty CenturyLink Field Sunday Amidst Coronavirus Crisis
With the coronavirus crisis leading to a ban on gatherings of more than 250 people in the Seattle area, the XFL’s Seattle Dragons will play Sunday’s home game before an empty CenturyLink Field. (more…)
Evaluating the XFL After Four Weeks of Play
After four weeks of XFL games, there are many signs that spring professional football is a viable business—but there’s still many factors on the venue side that must be evaluated. (more…)
New XFL, New Rules: How 2020 Differs From 2001
World Wrestling Entertainment events begin with a montage showing the company’s history, framed by three words: Then. Now. Forever. (more…)
Globe Life Park to be Reconfigured for Dallas Renegades
The XFL‘s Dallas Renegades will begin play at a reconfigured Globe Life Park in early 2020, as plans were unveiled Thursday to convert the former Texas Rangers home for football and professional soccer. (more…)
XFL Team Names and Logos Unveiled
On Wednesday, XFL released the names and logos of its eight teams competing in the 2020 season. (more…)
XFL Announces Multi-Year Television Agreements with ESPN, FOX Sports
Ahead of its inaugural 2020 season, the XFL has secured multi-year television agreements with ESPN and FOX Sports. (more…)
From USFL to AAF: A History of Spring Football
Spring football is coming, and not for the first time. (more…)