XFL

Twenty-six years after being released by the Calgary Stampeders, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is looking at re-establishing his Canadian Football League ties.

Former wrestling star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said he has acquired the XFL

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is part of a group that will reportedly purchase the XFL for approximately $15 million.

The XFL has suspended operations after less than one season of play. NBC 5 Sports Director Newy Scruggs is a fan of spring football, but believes the concept will not work in the future without the backing of the NFL.

It’s time to play ball at Globe Life Park in Arlington. But it’s not what we’ve grown accustomed to over the past 26 years. Spring football, with some unique rules and rare media access during the action, has taken over the old home of the Texas Rangers. “Hey, I’m in here to do my part to help the league...

Spring football, with some unique rules and rare media access during the action, has taken over the old home of the Texas Rangers.

Spring football, with some unique rules and rare media access during the action, has taken over the old home of the Texas Rangers.

One week after Super Bowl Sunday, the XFL’s Dallas Renegades just kicked off their inaugural season at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Fans sported jerseys, ready to see the Dallas Renegades host the Saint Louis Battlehawks Sunday afternoon. Inside, players suited up, ready for game day. Fans inside were impressed to see the ballpark transformed into a football stadium....

One week after Super Bowl Sunday, the XFL’s Dallas Renegades just kicked off their inaugural season at Globe Life Park in Arlington.

Pardon the Dallas Renegades if they seem a little confused right now. “I hate to admit this, but sometimes I wake in the morning and think that Thanksgiving’s getting close,” said Dallas Renegades offensive coordinator Hal Mumme. “It is kind of strange, but I’ve always thought there was a great need for this type of league.” A spring league...

The XFL’s greatest contribution to football the first time around was the skycam. When the league returns Saturday, the focus will be on bringing fans further inside the game. ABC/ESPN and Fox will have access to the coach-player communication systems and can go live with the audio at any time. They will also be able to go into the...

North Texas’ new professional football team hosts St. Louis on Sunday.

The Dallas Renegades are preparing to start their first season in the XFL and have high expectations for a league with the backing of the WWE and a team with Bob Stoops as its head coach.

The Dallas Renegades, who will play their first game Feb. 9 at Globe Life Park in Arlington, revealed their inaugural 52-man roster Monday. “The Renegades roster is made up of players that went to universities in 24 different states, including five schools located in the state of Texas,” the team said Monday. “Three players (Frank Alexander, Jeff Badet, Landry Jones)…

The second inaugural season of the XFL is just over a month away and the league is sharing the variations on the rules that they hope will help distinguish their game from the NFL. The XFL said their “less stall and more ball” way of thinking led to “gameplay innovations” that will deliver more action at a faster pace. The…

We’re getting our first look at the official game ball for the XFL’s Dallas Renegades.

It’s been just under three weeks since the Texas Rangers played their last game at Globe Life Park, and the stadium is already being transformed for XFL football and USL soccer games.

It’s been just under three weeks since the Texas Rangers played their last game at Globe Life Park, and the stadium is already being transformed for XFL football and USL soccer games.

Video shows construction in progress at Globe Life Park for the venue’s new reconfiguration from a baseball field to a multi-purpose facility.