Finding ways to enhance player safety, the new XFL has launched a health advisory board. The members of the board consist of experts in neurology, mental health and orthopedics and are considered the top minds in the world today. In a statement, the XFL announced the hiring of Dr. Julian Bailes, who will serve as… Read More XFL Forms A Health Advisory Committee

The rebirth of the XFL is one step closer to becoming a reality. The only thing missing from the organization is the players who will be competing. In the video below, XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck and Doug Whaley announced a tryout system known as the Summer Showcase. Players with professional experience from various leagues will… Read More XFL Summer Showcase Tryouts Details

As we previously reported, the XFL announced that they have reached multiyear agreements with ESPN and Fox Sports to air their games in 2020. The games will air weekly on broadcast TV on ABC and Fox, along with games airing on cable on ESPN, ESPN2, FS1 and FS2. There will be back-to-back games every Saturday at… Read More XFL CEO Oliver Luck Talks Lessons From AAF Folding, More Details On XFL’s New Deal With FOX And ESPN

The XFL will be making its re-debut under two major networks. A press release was sent out stating that FOX Sports and Disney will be the main distributors of the upcoming season. Games will be broadcasted on ABC, FOX, ESPN, ESPN 2 and FS1. “We look forward to showcasing the XFL on ESPN and ABC, including the… Read More XFL Announces Broadcast Deal With Disney, FOX

Not only does the XFL want to distance itself from the AAF which lasted all of eight weeks, but Vince McMahon’s pro football league is also taking steps to differentiate itself from the NFL. XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck revealed a number of rule changes that will make the XFL look like a brand of football that… Read More XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck Reveals Three-Tiered Extra Point System & Overtime Rules