XFL

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XFL schedule Week 1: What football games are on today? TV ... (Sporting News)

Football is back. Yes, the NFL season is over, but the XFL is set to begin regular-season play this weekend after being relaunched by an ownership group led ...

We'll see if the Defenders can overtake the Commanders as D.C.'s most functional football team. Former Saints head coach Jim Haslett takes his Sea Dragons into the District to close out the Week 1 schedule. The Brahmas should be fun to watch. He spent time in the NFL after a terrific career at Alabama; he started and almost won a playoff game for the Bengals. Cole McDonald and Brandon Silvers lead a group that isn't the most inspiring, even though Silvers has plenty of spring football experience. Louis team, which has an inexperienced coach in former NFL tight end Anthony Becht but NFL veterans on the staff in Bruce Gradkowski and Ricky Proehl. Orlando also has an NFL wide receiver in Cody Latimer, and its punter is the brother of the Chiefs' Tommy Townsend. On the defensive side, having Hall of Fame defensive back Rod Woodson as head coach doesn't hurt. - Live stream: Eight teams are set to compete, with former NFL players and college standouts on each roster. Football is back. - Kickoff: 3 p.m.

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XFL 2023 odds, line, schedule, start times: Week 1 picks, predictions ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's Emory Hunt locked in his football picks for Week 1 of the 2023 XFL season, which begins on Saturday at 3 p.m. ET.

ET [See XFL picks at SportsLine](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/2023-xfl-odds-line-spread-picks-and-predictions-for-week-1-from-football-insider/#ttag=02152023_agg_cbssports_picks_football_xfl_emoryhunt_week1xflpicks) Hunt is expecting DC quarterbacks Jordan Ta'amu and D'Eriq King's mobility to present a serious issue for Haslett and the Sea Dragons. So Barlow will have the recency advantage and he should be able to get the most out of his mobile quarterback options after successfully running up-tempo, spread offenses in the SWAC and CIAA. [See more XFL picks at SportsLine](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/2023-xfl-odds-line-spread-picks-and-predictions-for-week-1-from-football-insider/#ttag=02152023_agg_cbssports_picks_football_xfl_emoryhunt_week1xflpicks). ET with the Las Vegas Vipers against the Arlington Renegades and concludes with the Seattle Sea Dragons visiting the DC Defenders on Sunday at 8 p.m. He knows the game from a player's perspective. [He's sharing them only at SportsLine](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/2023-xfl-odds-line-spread-picks-and-predictions-for-week-1-from-football-insider/#ttag=02152023_agg_cbssports_picks_football_xfl_emoryhunt_week1xflpicks). The Renegades are -3.5 against the Vipers, the Roughnecks are -3.5 against the Guardians and the BattleHawks are -2.5 against the Brahmas. The XFL will relaunch once again this weekend with two games on Saturday and two games on Sunday to begin the 2023 XFL season. Before locking in any Week 1 XFL picks or predictions, The action begins on Saturday at 3 p.m.

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Renegades vs. Vipers prediction, odds, line, time: 2023 XFL picks ... (CBSSports.com)

R.J. White dialed in on the Vegas Vipers vs. Arlington Renegades XFL 2023 matchup on Saturday.

[Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Renegades vs. In addition, the Renegades have a running back with NFL experience in Keith Ford. Meanwhile Geronimo Allison had 89 receptions for 1,045 and six touchdowns in parts of five seasons with the Packers and Lions. The 6-foot-3, 222-pound Perez was a two-year starter at Texas A&M-Commerce where he threw for 8,327 yards and 78 touchdowns and led the team to the Div. Martavis Bryant had 145 receptions for 2,183 yards and 17 touchdowns in four seasons with the Steelers and Raiders. Arlington is a 3.5-point favorite in the latest Renegades vs. The 6-foot-2, 217-pound Plitt played five seasons at Ball State and finished second in program history in completions (777) and third in passing yards (9,062) and passing touchdowns (68). Arlington has a prolific quarterback in Drew Plitt. The Renegades vs. Anyone who has followed him is way up. Before locking in any Vipers vs. Vipers game is the first of four games this weekend.

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XFL 2023 rosters: Here's a rundown of every player on all eight ... (CBSSports.com)

Check out where your former favorite college and NFL players landed with every XFL roster for 2023.

DB Here's a look at all eight 51-man rosters, which have plenty of familiar faces that were on The XFL features eight teams, four in the North Division and four in the South Division. The first incarnation of the XFL (2001) was canceled after one season while the second version (2020) ended after five weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The top two teams in each division will make the playoffs as each team plays a 10-week schedule. OL 18, is the third attempt for a league that has been rebranded several times over the past two decades.

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17 former Eagles are signed to XFL teams (Eagles Wire)

1. Teams · 2. TE Alex Ellis --Arlington Renegades · 3. RB Adrian Killins -- Arlington Renegades · 4. Deontay Burnett, WR (Houston Roughnecks) · 5. Reid Sinnett -- ...

A group headed by Dany Garcia that included Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson then bought the league out of bankruptcy for $15 million, eyeing 2023 as its return season. The league returned in 2020, with McMahon again leading the reboot, but had to close its doors again after COVID-19 shut things down after just five weeks. was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of LSU and spent was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. [Philadelphia](https://theeagleswire.usatoday.com/lists/eagles-news-nfl-free-agency-reserve-futures-deals-devon-allen/) has one of the longest lists of players that are getting another shot in the new eight-team [XFL](https://xfl.com/), which kicks off today with two games played on Saturday, Feb. Hammond signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2020, and spent time with the Eagles this past summer. After a hot start, poor ratings ultimately led to the league lasting just one season.

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Are any former Ohio State football players in the XFL? (The Columbus Dispatch)

With eight teams led by coaches like former Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops, former NFL defensive coordinator and head coach Wade Phillips and former ...

18: Ohio State vs. 11: Ohio State vs. 21: Ohio State vs. Minnesota, Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio 7: Ohio State vs. Michigan State, Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio 16: Ohio State vs. Penn State, Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio 9: Ohio State vs. Maryland, Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio Western Kentucky, Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio Youngstown State, Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

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XFL Is Back: Any Patriots? (Sports Illustrated)

The league, meant to be a continuation of the 2020 edition, resumes on Sunday with the St. Louis BattleHawks battling the San Antonio Brahmas (3 p.m. ET, ABC) ...

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8 reasons to watch the XFL (Fast Company)

In recent decades, multiple spring football leagues have sprung up to capitalize on Americans' appetite for the game, including the United Football League (2009 ...

Super Bowl LVII between the Chiefs and Eagles this past week [registered 113 million viewers](https://www.axios.com/2023/02/14/super-bowl-lvii-draws-113-million-viewers-up-1-from-2022), according to Fox Sports, making it the third most-watched television broadcast in history. Access to players and coaches will also be a hallmark of the XFL. The league’s content innovation is fueled by the XFL Hub, its league headquarters in Arlington, Texas, where all eight teams live and practice from January to May. The NFL has become a year-round sport. “We’re going to grow sports betting with the XFL as Vegas grows,” ESPN coordinating producer Bryan Jaroch said Wednesday in a conference call with reporters. (“Player 54” refers to co-owner Dwayne Johnson, who played college football at the University of Miami but never made a 53-man roster in the NFL.) Some stadiums will feature sideline seating in addition to traditional seating in the stands. The XFL will address this by operating with a 35-second play clock (as opposed to 40 in the NFL) and by not stopping the clock following incomplete passes and out-of-bounds plays prior to the two-minute warning of either half. In San Antonio, there will be tailgate seating in the end zone for fans. The game will slow down during the final two minutes of each half with the clock stopping after incompletions, out-of-bounds plays and first downs, magnifying the game’s most critical moments, while the first and second halves will be split by a 10-minute halftime, compared to the NFLs’ 12-minute halftime. Since the original United States Football League dissolved in the mid-’80s, the NFL has had a monopoly on professional football. The XFL isn’t just reviving the kickoff.

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Georgia Bulldogs Playing in the XFL This Weekend (News-Daily.com)

In his professional career, Bellamy has been a part of numerous teams in multiple different leagues. He willalso be joined by former Bulldog Demarcus Hayes.

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Former Carolina Panthers on 2023 XFL rosters (Panthers Wire)

This weekend, the relaunch of the zombie football league moves to the field—as eight teams will lock up in four matchups to kick off the 2023 season. And those ...

- G Mike Panasiuk (2021) And those eight teams will have a few familiar names in uniform. . .

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Vegas Vipers vs. Arlington Renegades live score, updates ... (Sporting News)

The Sporting News is tracking the latest scoring updates and highlights from Vipers vs. Renegades. Follow along for all of the action from the first game of ...

The Vegas Vipers and Arlington Renegades will meet at 3 p.m. — We have officially kicked off, as the Renegades have kicked off to the Vipers to start the game. — The Vipers continue to move the ball through the air. — The Vipers had trouble running the ball on their first possession, but the Renegades are going much better. — The Renegades also go three-and-out on their second series after a couple of short passes to their tight ends and a screen pass to De'Veon Smith. — Luis Perez was the star of the first half for the Vipers. The Renegades now have a chance to mount a scoring drive and take the lead. — A few runs put the Renegades at the 6-yard line. — The Vipers come up with a third-down stand inside of the 1-yard line. So, if they are able to get the ball back — a big if — they will have about a minute left to mount a touchdown drive. — The clock stays running and Perez fires a 10-yard strike to Martavis Bryant for a first down. — Perez throws the ball out of the end zone on a pass to Bryant.

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XFL Week 1: Highlights, game recaps, top players, news (ESPN)

Football season continues this weekend, as the XFL debuted with Saturday's game between the Vegas Vipers and Arlington Renegades at Choctaw Stadium in ...

Bausby's pick came after the Vipers (0-1) stopped the Renegades short on a fourth-and-goal situation from the 1. the Renegades. Perez threw for 249 yards on 22-of-36 passing with three touchdown passes and two interceptions, while Badet had six receptions for 81 yards. After a rough first half, the Renegades scored 12 third-quarter points off two Vegas turnovers to take the lead and held on to move to 1-0. [XFL 2023](https://www.espn.com/xfl/scoreboard) started off fast: The Renegades defeated the Vipers 22-20, rallying from a 14-3 halftime deficit with 19 straight points before holding off Vegas' tying 2-point conversion attempt with eight seconds left. The first half went much better for the Vipers, who scored on two touchdown passes from Perez to receiver Jeff Badet to take a 14-3 halftime lead. Arlington's defense dominated action in the second half, highlighted by two pick-sixes. [XFL](/xfl/) debuted with Saturday's game between the Vegas Vipers and Arlington Renegades at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas. ET in Washington, D.C., as the D.C. ET at TDECU Field in Houston, as the Houston Roughnecks -- led by [longtime NFL coach Wade Phillips](/xfl/story/_/id/35668209/xfl-2023-wade-phillips-back-football-houston-roughnecks-prove) -- host the Orlando Guardians. Defenders host the Seattle Sea Dragons. Sunday will see the St.

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XFL DFS, Week 1: Top DraftKings daily Fantasy football picks ... (CBSSports.com)

CBS Sports' Fantasy and gambling editor, R.J. White, shares his Week 1 XFL DFS strategy.

He also finished with two rushing touchdowns and 49 receiving yards in his five appearances before the league was suspended. In three appearances for Dallas, he threw for just 219 yards, but he didn't throw any interceptions and also ran for 22 yards on five carries in his lone start against the Philadelphia Eagles. The big, bruising Florida State product played in two games for the San Francisco 49ers in 2021, and finished with just two total carries for 12 yards. [You can only see them by heading to SportsLine](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/2023-xfl-dfs-picks-top-draftkings-tournament-strategy-advice-for-week-1-from-a-fantasy-expert/#ttag=02172023_agg_cbssports_dfs_football_xfl_rjwhite_xfldfsweek1). Before making any XFL DFS picks on DraftKings for Week 1, be sure to [check out the XFL DFS advice, strategy and projections from CBS Sports Fantasy and gambling editor R.J. The XFL DFS player pool features several recognizable names at QB, like Paxton Lynch and AJ McCarron, but Ta'amu's recent experience could push your roster over the top in tournaments and cash games on DraftKings.

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XFL 2023 Results: Week 1 Scores and Best Twitter Reaction from ... (Bleacher Report)

The third iteration of the XFL kicked off Saturday with the Arlington Renegades' 22-20 comeback win over the Vegas Vipers. Three more games are scheduled ...

Vegas had a chance to tie the game with a 2-point conversion, but TJ Barnes sacked Luis Perez to seal the game.

We'll see how fan interest develops, but that was objectively fun. Perez led the Vipers on a five-play, 60-yard drive capped by a 20-yard touchdown toss to Cinque Sweeting. Arlington elected to go for the first down on 4th-and-2 and got it. The extra point led to a 22-14 edge. Then Vegas turned the ball over on downs after a successful Arlington rush at punter Michael Carrizosa forced him to run for the sticks. @XFLRenegades 22, Vegas Vipers 20 in the XFL opener. Through 10 minutes of Game 1, I can unequivocally say that the XFL is 100 times better than the NFL at Instant Replay.

(I actually ran the numbers....'100 times' checks out). However, the two-point conversion was unsuccessful after a T.J. Vegas and Arlington then traded punts before the Vipers finally found their first-half offensive form again. The Houston Roughnecks will host the Orlando Guardians on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. The finale will feature the D.C. On Sunday, the San Antonio Brahmas will welcome the St.

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Former BYU DL Tomasi Laulile Records Pick-Six In XFL Season ... (KSL Sports)

Former BYU DL Tomasi Laulile jumped a route for an interception and returned the ball for a touchdown during the 2023 XFL season opener.

[Kyle Ireland](https://kslsports.com/category/kyle-ireland/) is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and co-host of the [Yards After College Podcast](https://kslsports.com/category/podcasts/). (MDT) and the game will be televised on ESPN2 and ESPN+. A total of 12 former college football players from the state of Utah were on active 52-man rosters in the eight-team league. The group is led by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. He recorded 47 total tackles, 28 solo tackles, 10 tackles for loss, five sacks, one interception, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, and six quarterback hits during his BYU career. The game will be played at TDECU Stadium in Houston.

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XFL Week 1 live updates: Scores, highlights as Guardians ... (CBSSports.com)

With a big act to follow, the Orlando Guardians and Houston Roughnecks have kicked off the first primetime XFL game of the season, and you can follow the action ...

So it looks like a Guardians TD. won a SB with the Broncos ... Orlando went away from the run on that drive and probably won't make that same mistake the next time they get the ball. The first touchdown for the Orlando Guardians comes on a pass from Paxton Lynch to Cody Latimer. Jontre Kirklin ties the game up with a 10-yard TD pass from Brandon Silvers. Guardians miss a 40-yard FG attempt, so the score remains tied at six. Brandon Silvers with a perfect pass to Deontay Burnett, who mades a ridiculous catch - taking it all the way to the house.— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) Sean Davis fought for the pick, but it was ultimately ruled a touchdown.— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) [top names to know here](https://www.cbssports.com/xfl/news/notable-xfl-players-and-coaches-hines-ward-rod-woodson-josh-gordon-martavis-bryant-headline-leagues-stars/), and don't miss our [2023 season primer](https://www.cbssports.com/xfl/news/xfl-2023-primer-players-coaches-schedule-new-rules-everything-you-need-to-know-about-rebooted-league/) featuring everything about the XFL in one place. Paxton Lynch's stats on paper are good; he's 11 of 14 for 122 yards and a TD. The Vipers, however, nearly forced overtime as Perez led Vegas down the field with under a minute left. In the early game, the Renegades' T.J.

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XFL scores Week 1: Live updates, results, highlights from Saturday's ... (Sporting News)

Follow along for latest from this weekend's games in the first week of the 2023 XFL season.

What a play!— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) The contests can also be streamed live with [fuboTV, which offers a free trial](https://www.fubo.tv/lp/sports/?irad=368998&irmp=1131770&sharedid=editorial). The first game starts at 3 p.m. Brandon Silvers is back in the— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) — Deontay Burnett makes a one-handed catch on a deep ball from Brandon Silvers. He makes his way into the end zone to give the Roughnecks a 12-6 lead. The play is ruled a touchdown on the field and it couldn't be overturned on review. The Renegades rode a strong defensive to a 22-20 victory over the Vipers. What a read! Follow along for the latest news, updates and highlights from Saturday's and Sunday's games. All games will be carried on the ESPN family of networks. The spring football league appeared to be a strong option for fans looking for more gridiron action when it returned in 2020 after a two-decade hiatus.

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Two former Notre Dame standouts on XFL rosters to start 2023 (Fighting Irish Wire)

The San Antonio head coach is a former NFL player most football fans will remember as well – Hines Ward, Super Bowl XL MVP and former Pittsburgh Steelers star.

The game can be seen on ABC at 3:00 p.m. You can check out Coan, Mack, and Ward all on Sunday as the Brahmas host the St. Mack played his final year at Notre Dame on the 2018 squad while Coan transferred in for the 2021 season from Wisconsin.

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Former OU football coach Bob Stoops gets win in XFL return, praise ... (Oklahoman.com)

Former OU football coach Bob Stoops gets win in XFL return, praise from Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson ... ARLINGTON, Texas — For much of the game, Bob Stoops stood ...

“It’s fun,” Stoops said. “I’ve got Renegade DNA now. “It’s a blessing,” Ford said of being reunited with Stoops. “I guess they like me enough,” Stoops said. “I enjoy all the challenges, I enjoy games, I enjoy being on the field, and I always did. “Jeff’s OU DNA? More: “It’s not like college, though. He’s a little bit more lenient.”

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Arlington Renegades Storm Back vs. Vegas Vipers In XFL Opener (XFL Newsroom)

Fans were treated to an exciting XFL opener today. The Arlington Renegades defeated the Vegas Vipers 22-20, storming back in the...

Next week, the Vegas Vipers will host DC. Their defense was outstanding in the second half, with two pick sixes to secure the victory. LaRon Stokes made a huge tackle on Smith in the backfield, forcing Arlington to punt. The Vipers defense continued to play quite well, albeit the offensive missteps. De’Andre Torrey was stripped of the ball by Jamal Carter, who picked it up for Arlington. BIG PLAY FOR THE RENEGADES. Tomasi Laulile picked off Perez, who had pressure right in his face – and took it to the house. However, the team couldn’t capitalize. This Vipers offense looks excellent with Perez at the helm in the On third and goal, Perez found Jeff Badet for a six yard touchdown – the first score of this new XFL. As expected, it came down to the wire in Arlington. [XFL](https://xflnewsroom.com/) officially kicked off their season this afternoon, in Texas.

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USC's Deontay Burnett wins in XFL Week 1, makes sensational catch (Trojans Wire)

Former USC WR Deontay Burnett caught eight passes in his XFL debut, including a magnificent touchdown grab for the Houston Roughnecks.

Sam Darnold's strike to Deontay Burnett in the 2017 Rose Bowl. Burnett finished the day with eight catches for 90 yards as the Roughnecks beat the Guardians 33-12. The Roughnecks played the Orlando Guardians on Saturday on the first day of league action in 2023.

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Tennessee XFL Preview (CalBearsMaven)

The XFL kicks off this weekend, so we will look into which Tennessee players will be a part of the league this season.

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Paxton Lynch benched in XFL debut (NBC Sports)

Jerry Jones and company coveted Paxton Lynch. They tried to trade up to get the Memphis quarterback, but the Broncos beat them to the punch, fortunately. Nearly ...

Despite his struggles, his perseverance is impressive. He didn’t get the finish, however. It’s unclear whether Lynch will be back under center next weekend, when the Guardians play again.

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Former NFL first-round pick Paxton Lynch benched in his XFL debut ... (CBSSports.com)

Lynch, who was the Broncos' first-round pick (26th overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft, finished the game with 136 yards and a touchdown on 15 of 21 passing. But he ...

Saturday night's benching was the latest in a series of on-field setbacks for Lynch, who went 1-3 during his brief stint as the Broncos' starting quarterback. Lynch was pulled after he was picked off by Houston's Tavante Beckett one play after Orlando's defense came up with its second pick of the quarter. It ended with him being pulled after throwing a costly interception late in the third quarter with his team trailing by double digits.

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Former Falcons to Watch in XFL (The Falcoholic)

The 2022-2023 NFL season has sadly come to an end. The Atlanta Falcons haven't played in months, but we all still got to enjoy some football until last ...

Hofricther was drafted by the Falcons in the seventh-round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Cooper was eventually cut by the team at the start of the 2020 regular season. However, he never made it to the regular season before being cut by the Falcons prior to the 2022 regular season. Eventually, Wright was waived at the start of the 2021 regular season. Although he was re-signed by the Falcons during the next offseason, he was released prior to the start of the 2022 season. He was eventually released towards the end of the 2021 regular season. He was eventually waived at the start of the 2015 season. Maponga was a fifth-round pick by the Falcons in the 2013 NFL Draft, almost a decade ago, and played two seasons in Atlanta. Edwards was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Ferris State by the Falcons following the 2020 NFL Draft. Byrd was signed by the team as an undrafted free agent following the 2018 NFL Draft and was waived at the start of the 2018 regular season. He was mainly a practice squad, reserve player for his stint in Atlanta before being released by the Falcons during the 2022 offseason. After his return the following season, Miller was placed on injured reserve with an oblique injury and was waived from injured on December 22, 2020.

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The Rock makes impassioned speech as XFL season kicks off (CNN)

Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson is one of the most commercially successful actors of his generation and he will be hoping that his success at the box office ...

The Arlington Renegades defeated the Vegas Vipers 22-20 in the XFL’s first game of the season. Johnson and a group of investors bought the XFL rights for about $15 million in August 2020, after the league had entered bankruptcy during the Covid-19 pandemic. “So I say this, to all the players, all the coaches and most of all to all the fans, we say this with great gratitude and humility and an insane level of excitement.

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How to Watch BattleHawks at Brahmas: Stream XFL Live, TV Channel (Sports Illustrated)

Hines Ward makes head coaching debut as the San Antonio Brahmas host the St. Louis BattleHawks.

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Sea Dragons vs. Defenders prediction, odds, line, start time: 2023 ... (CBSSports.com)

R.J. White dialed in on the D.C. Defenders vs. Seattle Sea Dragons XFL 2023 matchup on Sunday.

In a loss to Missouri that season, he caught five passes for 48 yards (9.6 average) and one touchdown. His best season was in 2018, when he caught 28 passes for 369 yards (13.2 average) and four touchdowns. His best game that year was in a 38-35 overtime loss at Monmouth, when he caught 15 passes for 245 yards (16.3 average) and three touchdowns. In 2019, he had a monster season with 83 receptions for 1,386 yards (16.7 average) and 17 touchdowns. He had nine 100-plus-yard rushing games in 2021, including a 27-carry, 188-yard and three-touchdown performance against No. He was coming off a remarkable senior season in college. The Defenders beat the Sea Dragons 31-19 during the 2020 Covid-shortened season. His best season was in 2013 with the Cleveland Browns, when he caught 87 passes for 1,646 yards (18.9 average) and nine touchdowns. In parts of eight NFL seasons, he played in 77 games, making 252 catches for 4,284 yards (17.0 average) and 21 touchdowns. He also rushed six times for 89 yards (14.8 average). Seattle is a 2-point favorite in the latest Defenders vs. Both have solid quarterbacks in Ben DiNucci for Seattle and Jordan Ta'amu for D.C., and both have top-notch coaches in the Sea Dragons' Jim Haslett and D.C's Reggie Barlow.

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Battlehawks vs. Brahmas prediction, odds, line, start time: 2023 XFL ... (CBSSports.com)

R.J. White dialed in on the San Antonio Brahmas vs. St. Louis Battlehawks XFL 2023 matchup on Sunday.

- Battlehawks vs. With an experienced offensive coordinator in Jamie Elizondo and a headline-grabbing head coach in Hines Ward, San Antonio should be strong on offense. The Battlehawks also have a proven entity in quarterback AJ McCarron, with the 32-year-old bringing eight years of NFL experience to the table. Ballage has more than 650 yards on 213 carries over four seasons, and he was a fourth-round pick out of Arizona State following a career that included an eight-touchdown game against Texas Tech. He is a rare example of a proven NFL player showing up in a spring environment, and McCarron should display a steady hand. Before making any Brahmas vs. Running back Brian Hill projects to be a dynamic force in the XFL, as the former fifth-round pick from Wyoming has four NFL touchdowns on his resume and extensive experience. The Battlehawks represent the XFL North against the Brahmas from the XFL South. Louis has notable talent on the offensive side of the ball, especially at the skill positions. Anyone who has followed him is way up. Brahmas odds. The Alamodome hosts a battle between the San Antonio Brahmas and the St.

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San Antonio to Host Inaugural XFL Championship Game (XFL)

The XFL's ownership group – Dany Garcia, Dwayne Johnson, and Gerry Cardinale of RedBird Capital – made the announcement before the San Antonio Brahmas home ...

“San Antonio is the perfect spot for the XFL’s inaugural championship game, and we are more than ready to host this exciting event,” said Mayor Ron Nirenberg. “We are proud to partner with Mayor Nirenberg and the Alamodome to bring our inaugural championship to this great city,” said XFL President Russ Brandon. The XFL will bring entertainment to world-class football, with the goal of advancing football and expanding player opportunities when it launches in February 2023. "We are thrilled to announce that San Antonio and the Alamodome will be the host of this season’s inaugural Championship Game," said Dany Garcia, Chairwoman and Owner. “Our inaugural XFL season is officially rolling with our eight teams showing out and representing the passionate fans of their cities,” said Dwayne Johnson, Owner. ARLINGTON, TX – February 19, 2023 – The XFL announced today that the Alamodome, home of the San Antonio Brahmas, has been selected as the host site of its inaugural XFL Championship Game.

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Paxton Lynch benched in XFL debut (Yahoo Sports)

During the 2016 draft, the one that saw the Cowboys take a flier on a quarterback named Dakota in round four. It worked out pretty well.

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XFL Week 1 live updates: Scores, highlights as St. Louis ... (CBSSports.com)

It begins with the St. Louis BattleHawks -- led by former NFL quarterback A.J. McCarron -- traveling to San Antonio to take on the Brahmas, who are coached by ...

Defenders pick up their first first down of the game on a 10 yard pass. And then delivered a pinpoint TD strike in double coverage to pull the Battlehawks within six. Ta'amu does hit Hammond for a gain on 14 yards on third down, but it wasn't enough for the first down. Officials initially threw a flag on the play, but picked it up. Eberle misses a 40-yard field goal for the Sea Dragons. Defenders had six different players catch a pass in the second half. True to form, the Sea Dragons are going for three points. Looks like he had Lucky Jackson down the right sideline for a big gain but he couldn't reel it in. Brenden Knox out of Marshall explodes to the left side and finds himself in the end zone. [top names to know here](https://www.cbssports.com/xfl/news/notable-xfl-players-and-coaches-hines-ward-rod-woodson-josh-gordon-martavis-bryant-headline-leagues-stars/), and don't miss our [2023 season primer](https://www.cbssports.com/xfl/news/xfl-2023-primer-players-coaches-schedule-new-rules-everything-you-need-to-know-about-rebooted-league/) featuring everything about the XFL in one place. Louis BattleHawks stunned the San Antonio Brahmas on Sunday afternoon, overcoming a 12-point deficit with three minutes to go for an 18-15 victory. The St.

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TV Reporter Trolls Cowboys During Stand-Up at XFL Game (Sports Illustrated)

The NFL season is in the rearview mirror, but it appears roasting the perennially hapless Cowboys is a year-round endeavor for some.

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XFL: Josh Gordon and 4 biggest former NFL stars in league (ClutchPoints)

This iteration of the XFL features eight teams. The Arlington Renegades, D.C. Defenders, Houston Roughnecks, Orlando Guardians, San Antonio Brahmas, Seattle Sea ...

Still, Gordon won a Super Bowl ring with the Patriots in 2019 and spent some time with the Titans in 2022. While his time in the NFL wasn’t long, Gordon has one of the more interesting story lines entering the XFL season. However, he helped the Falcons reach the 2017 Super Bowl with his strong play off of the edge. He followed that up by leading the NFL in punts (109) and punt yardage (4,390) as a sophomore. Unlike Gordon, Paxton Lynch never had a breakout season in the NFL. While the league has struggled in the past, Johnson is hoping his involvement will drive up interest. The BattleHawks are hoping McCarron’s experience will lead them to victory. After playing for three NFL franchises, McCarron is now ready to lead the BattleHawks from under center As the league tries to give fans a different football experience, numerous former NFL stars will be playing in the [re-imagined XFL](https://clutchpoints.com/xfl-2023-uniforms-ranked). They may not be Patrick Mahomes or Jalen Hurts, but the XFL has plenty of former well-known NFL talent. Louis BattleHawks and Vegas Vipers will all be competing for the coveted XFL Championship. This iteration of the XFL features eight teams.

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Former Cardinals all over new XFL (Cards Wire)

Let's go through each XFL roster to find each former Cardinals player. Listen to the latest from Cards Wire's Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Sub ...

Tolliver was an undrafted rookie with the Cardinals in 2018, spending time on the active roster and practice squad. He was on IR all his rookie year and cut before the 202 season. He did not make the team that year. He never appeared in a game for the Cardinals. The XFL is back with its opening weekend. He was signed to the practice squad in 2017 and was on the roster in the 2018 offseason and training camp.

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XFL announces host city for championship game on May 13 (Touchdown Wire)

Which of the 8 cities with XFL teams will play host to the championship game in May?

“Our inaugural XFL season is officially rolling with our eight teams showing out and representing the passionate fans of their cities,” said Dwayne Johnson, Owner. We can’t wait to bring together the best of the XFL North and XFL South to compete for the Championship title in an event that will celebrate our players, coaches, and the revival of professional football in San Antonio.” “We are thrilled to announce that San Antonio and the Alamodome will be the host of this season’s inaugural Championship Game,” said Dany Garcia, Chairwoman and Owner.

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XFL broadcaster sideswipes Tony Romo after kicker makes field goal (Fox News)

ESPN commentator Matt Barrie took a swipe at Tony Romo during the XFL's game between the San Antonio Brahmas and St. Louis BattleHawks.

I know that because the number of people who come up to me has quadrupled since the first two or three years. You find out some people don’t like you and some people want you to do things differently and do this and that instead. "You’re always trying to do the right thing. At the core, there are just more people now who feel like telling me how they think I’m doing. Dallas hasn't made the conference championship since the 1995 season. Tony Romo can’t seem to shake ridicule even when he’s not calling games as a broadcaster or has anything to do with the league that’s being featured on television.

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Tony Romo catches stray from announcer during XFL broadcast (Saturday Down South)

Those who were tuned in heard XFL commentator Matt Barrie torching the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback. San Antonio kicker John Parker Romo nailed a field ...

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson purchased the spring football league that had started to gain some traction before having to be shut down in 2020. Those who were tuned in heard XFL commentator Matt Barrie torching the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback. Tony Romo likely isn’t watching the XFL broadcast between the San Antonio Brahmas and St.

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XFL 2023 championship game: San Antonio's Alamodome will host ... (CBSSports.com)

The San Antonio Brahmas helped kick off the latest rendition of the XFL on Sunday. Their city will also help the 2023 XFL season culminate by hosting the ...

The venue previously served as the home of the San Antonio "I started my wrestling career in San Antonio, specifically at the Alamodome," he said in an XFL statement. "We are thrilled to announce that San Antonio and the Alamodome will be the host of this season's inaugural Championship Game," XFL chairwoman and co-owner Dany Garcia said in a statement.

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New XFL Launches Season, Half Dozen Former Huskies Involved (CalBearsMaven)

It you're not making any sense of this sequence, Feeney, a former University of Washington linebacker, turned up in San Antonio as part of the new XFL's opening ...

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San Antonio Brahmas drop opener at Alamodome, which will host ... (KENS5.com)

XFL co-owner Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made a big announcement at the game, saying that the XFL's championship game will be held right here in San Antonio.

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San Antonio Brahmas fall to Battlehawks in first XFL game (mySanAntonio.com)

The San Antonio Brahmas might have lost their first game of the season, but it's just one game. The Rock blessed San Antonio with an appearance.

The XFL is officially back after a three-year hiatus and San Antonio helped cap off an exciting first weekend of action. Louis Battlehawks on Sunday, February 19, San Antonio showed the football world they love their team, even in defeat, as over 24,000 fans flooded the Alamodome. [XFL football to begin in the Alamo City](https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/article/xfl-san-antonio-brahmas-17788421.php).

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'It was an easy decision': San Antonio chosen to host XFL 2023 ... (KSAT San Antonio)

It's official -- the inaugural XFL 2023 championship game will be held in San Antonio, league officials announced on Sunday.

“I came right here to the Alamodome and this is a tough place to come into,” Johnson said. “It’s a diverse town, as we’ve talked about. He added that it “helped shape him as a rookie.” Johnson and other league officials visited the Alamodome during the season opener for the SA Brahmas, who faced off against the St. The Brashmas fell to the Battlehawks, with a score of 18-15. “San Antonio was always very high on the list...,” Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said during a press conference.

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