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In this Feb. 25, 2019, file photo, XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck gestures during a press conference in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) ** FILE **

XFL looks to succeed where other spring football leagues failed

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

New York Jets cornerback Marcus Williams (20) can't stop a touchdown catch by Washington Redskins wide receiver Rashad Ross (19) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

DC Defenders reveal initial roster, including two former Redskins receivers

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2019, file photo, patrons visit the sports betting area of Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I. Gambling regulators and sports books in several U.S. states are preparing to allow gamblers to bet on XFL games once the league’s season begins in early February 2020. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

After Super Bowl, sports books preparing for XFL bets

By WAYNE PARRY - Associated Press

XFL announces modified rules, including double-forward pass

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

DC Defenders unveil uniforms with minicamp around the corner

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Former Howard University quarterback and NFL offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton is the coach and general manager of the new XFL franchise, which announced on Wednesday that its name will be the DC Defenders. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) ** FILE **

DC Defenders, Washington’s new XFL team, happily on the clock

By Deron Snyder

In this Feb. 25, 2019, file photo, XFL Football Commissioner Oliver Luck talks to reporters before introducing former NFL football quarterback Jim Zorn as the head coach for Seattle's XFL football team, in Seattle. Oliver Luck’s first year as the XFL’s commissioner has mostly been confined to the office and getting the league’s framework set up. The next couple months though are what Luck refers to as the fun part of preparing for next year’s return. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) **FILE**

D.C. Defenders unveiled as name of Washington’s XFL team

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

A poster outside the St. James Sports, Wellness and Entertainment Complex in Springfield, Va., promotes the XFL D.C. Summer Showcase on Saturday, June 15, 2019. The XFL invited roughly 100 football players to work out for the coaching staff of its Washington-based team. The league will begin playing in 2020. (Photo by Adam Zielonka / The Washington Times)

Former AAF players try to keep the dream alive at D.C. XFL showcase

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2000, Vince McMahon, chairman of the World Wrestling Federation, speaks during a news conference in New York. The XFL is set for a surprising second life, McMahon announced Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. McMahon said the XFL would return in 2020 but offered few other details about the late winter/early spring football league. (AP Photo/Ed Bailey, File) **FILE**

XFL reaches multiyear agreement with ESPN and Fox

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Memphis Express quarterback Christian Hackenberg (14) runs for a touchdown in the second half of an AAF football game against the Arizona Hotshots Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) **FILE**

For football lovers, life is good with two new leagues

By Deron Snyder

XFL founder Vince McMahon addresses the crowd at the start of the inaugural XFL game in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001 where the Las Vegas Outlaws are matched against the New York/New Jersey Hitmen.. (AP Photo/Laura Rauch) **FILE**

D.C. getting an XFL team while trying to woo back Redskins doesn’t make sense

By Thom Loverro

In this Oct. 30, 2010, photo, WWE chairman and CEO Vince McMahon speaks to an audience during a WWE fan appreciation event in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) **FILE **

XFL announces Washington franchise as part of league revival

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Randall Boe (bottom right) was named the commissioner of the Arena Football League for the 2018 season. Boe is the executive vice president and general counsel for Monumental Sports and Entertainment, which owns two AFL clubs, the Washington Valor (background) and the Baltimore Brigade. (File photo of Valor by Ned Dishman / photo of Boe courtesy of Monumental Sports and Entertainment)

Randall Boe, new AFL commissioner, optimistic in face of league’s challenges

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2000, Vince McMahon, chairman of the World Wrestling Federation, speaks during a news conference in New York. The XFL is set for a surprising second life, McMahon announced Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. McMahon said the XFL would return in 2020 but offered few other details about the late winter/early spring football league. (AP Photo/Ed Bailey, File) **FILE**

Vince McMahon’s white whale is the XFL

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2001, file photo, San Francisco Demons wide receiver Brian Roberson jumps over Los Angeles Xtreme cornerback Dell McGee duringthe fourth quarter of an XFL football fam in San Francisco. The XFL is set for a surprising second life, WWE leader Vince McMahon announced Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. McMahon said the XFL would return in 2020 but offered few other details about the late winter/early spring football league. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, FIle)

Look what’s back: WWE head McMahon resurrects XFL

Associated Press