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XFL and USFL Announce Intent to Merge

September 28, 2023 - NEW YORK - Today, the United States Football League ("USFL") and the XFL announced their intention to merge. Subject to customary regulatory approvals and if the transaction is consummated, the new league will establish best-in-class operations based on the most recent seasons of both leagues. This historic combination will anchor professional spring football with substantial capabilities and resources to ensure future growth and continue to enhance the development of the collective players, coaches, and staff that are co... Full Story

Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

September 25, 2023 - BASEBALL Atlantic League: After completing its inaugural 2023 season, the Atlantic League's Spire City Ghost Hounds (Frederick, MD) volunteered to sit out the 2024 season to allow the league to operate with an even number of ten teams. The league is adding an 11th team called the Hagerstown (MD) Flying Boxcars in 2024 and does not want to operate with an uneven number of teams. The Ghost Hounds are supposed to return in 2025 when the Atlantic League expands to 12 teams. The ownership of the Ghost Hounds also owns the ... Full Story

14 USFL Players End up on NFL Active Rosters, Practice Squads Or Injured Reserve

August 31, 2023 - An NFL dream deferred can come true in no time for players in the USFL. That was proven to be true this week when 14 players ended up either on NFL rosters, practice squads or injured reserve. Former Birmingham Stallions kicker Brandon Aubrey and former Philadelphia Stars defensive tackle LaBryan Ray, made 53-man rosters for the Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers, respectively. In addition to those two players, former Houston Gamblers receiver Isaiah Zuber is on injured reserve with the Las Vegas Raiders, and 11 play... Full Story

Last Week around the Leagues

July 25, 2023 - This past week United States Football MVP Alex McGough of the Birmingham Stallions signed with the NFL's Green Bay Packers, Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego announced it will host the 2023 National Women's Soccer League Championship, and the Pro Volleyball Federation team in Omaha revealed it will be known as the Omaha Supernovas. Highlights from this week come from the United States Football League, Canadian Football League, XFL, Indoor Football League, National Women's Soccer League, Major League Soccer, United Soccer Leag... Full Story

• XFL and USFL Announce Intent to Merge - (USFL) September 28
  
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (USFL) September 25
  
• 14 USFL Players End up on NFL Active Rosters, Practice Squads Or Injured Reserve - (USFL) August 31
  
• Two USFL Players Make NFL as Teams Trim to 53-Man Rosters - (USFL) August 30
  
• VIDEO: USFL's Best Helmet Cam Moments from the 2023 Season: USFL - (USFL) August 28
  
• Former Teammates React to NFL, USFL RB Alex Collins' Death - (USFL) August 26
  
• Former NFL, USFL Running Back Alex Collins, 28, Dies in Motorcycle Crash - (USFL) August 26
  
• Falcons Cut 2022 Starting Linebacker Mykal Walker, Sign USFL's Frank Ginda - (USFL) August 26
  
• VIDEO: USFL's Best MIC'D UP Moments from the 2023 Season: USFL - (USFL) August 7
  
• Last Week around the Leagues - (USFL) July 25
  
• VIDEO: 2023 USFL MVP: Stallions QB Alex McGough Season Highlights: USFL - (USFL) July 21
  
• USFL MVP Alex McGough Signs with Green Bay Packers - Birmingham Stallions (USFL) July 19
  
• VIDEO: USFL: Top 10 Plays from the Season: USFL Highlights - (USFL) July 18
  
• McGough, Tillery and Marable Named OurSports Central USFL Players of the Week - Birmingham Stallions (USFL) July 5
  
• Last Week around the Leagues - (USFL) July 4
  
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• First Call: Maulers eliminated; Joe Flacco may start for Browns; Pro Bowl TE to Ravens? - USFL Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (December 1)
• XFL and USFL clear merger hurdle; plan March kickoff - USFL San Antonio Business Journal (December 1)
• Merger approved by federal regulars, combined XFL-USFL spring league will kickoff on March 30 - USFL San Antonio Express-News (December 1)
• San Antonio Brahmas appear to survive XFL-USFL league merger - USFL San Antonio Current (December 1)
• XFL and USFL clear merger hurdle, plan March kickoff - USFL Houston Business Journal (December 1)
• With merger approved by regulators, combined XFL-USFL will launch on March 30 - USFL NBC Sports (December 1)
• Report: Michigan Panthers survive USFL-XFL merger, will join new 8-team league - USFL Detroit Free Press (December 1)
• Merged XFL and USFL set to launch on March 30 - USFL Philadelphia Inquirer (December 1)
• Now-merged XFL and USFL to debut season on March 30 - USFL NBC 5 (November 30)
• New football league to kick off 2024 season on March 30 - USFL AL.com (November 30)
• Birmingham sports come together to donate food this holiday season - USFL WBRC (November 28)
• Brandon Aubrey soccer timeline: How Cowboys kicker made it to NFL from Notre Dame, MLS, USFL - USFL The Sporting News (November 23)
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