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A group of football fans cheer for the DC Defenders of the XFL in the league's inaugural game between the Defenders and the Seattle Dragons at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (Photo by All-Pro Reels / Joe Glorioso)

XFL shutdown disappointing outcome for those who took leap of faith

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

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

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

James Madison defensive lineman Andrew Ankrah (93) latches onto Villanova quarterback Jack Schetelich (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP) **FILE**

Redskins sign two players from AAF

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Carolina Hurricanes majority owner Tom Dundon reportedly funded the AAF on a week-to-week basis and had delivered only $70 million of the $250 million commitment before pulling the plug. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Tom Dundon goes down as AAF’s killer instead of rescuing the league

By Deron Snyder

AAF suspending operations eight games into season

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2019, file photo, Tom Dundon, left, majority owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, and Charlie Ebersol, co-founder and CEO of the Alliance of American Football, talk to the media in Raleigh, N.C. The Alliance of American Football is suspending operations eight games into its first season. A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press the eight-team spring football league is not folding, but games will not be played this weekend. The decision was made by majority owner Tom Dundon. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because league officials were still working through details of the suspension. An announcement from the league is expected later Tuesday, April 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward) ** FILE **

Alliance of American Football suspending operations

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Memphis Express quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) looks for a receiver as he's pressured by Birmingham Iron defensive lineman Jake Payne (99) during a Birmingham Iron at Memphis Express AAF football game, Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn. against the Memphis won in overtime 31-25. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Alliance of American Football in danger of folding without NFLPA help: Report

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2015, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel speaks with media members following the team's 30-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game in Seattle. New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton shot down a report that his team had interest in troubled quarterback Johnny Manziel. They did meet during Super Bowl week, but Payton called the report the team was considering adding Manziel &quot;false.&quot; (AP Photo/Scott Eklund) ** FILE **

Johnny Manziel signs with Memphis Express of Alliance of American Football

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2019, file photo, Tom Dundon, left, majority owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, and Charlie Ebersol, co-founder and CEO of the Alliance of American Football, talk to the media about Dundon's $250 million investment in the league, before an NHL hockey game between the New York Rangers and the Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C. Its too early to tell what impact the Alliance of American Football will have on the sport itself. After all, this is its fourth weekend of games. Away from the field, with an infusion of backing from Dundon, the AAF is finding its footing. Its also finding what Ebersol calls substantial interest in the league in such areas as sponsorships and partnerships, with three new partners signing on since the season opener three weeks ago. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File) **FILE**

Alliance seeks and finds new partners in commercial world

By Barry Wilner - 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

FILE - In this May 9, 2018, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes owner and CEO Tom Dundon takes questions during an NHL hockey news conference in Raleigh, N.C. Dundon is investing $250 million in the Alliance of American Football. Dundon also will serve as chairman of the fledgling eight-team league that began play on Feb. 9. His involvement came together in a matter of days last week, according to Dundon and Alliance co-founder Charlie Ebersol, though Dundon had been monitoring the AAF's development and debut. Ebersol dismissed reports Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, that the Alliance was getting a financial bailout from Dundon.(AP Photo/Gerry Broome) ** FILE **

AAF needed $250 million bailout: report

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Arizona Hotshots wide receiver Rashad Ross (15) in the second half during an AAF football game against the Salt Lake Stallions, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) **FILE**

Rashad Ross, others hope to get NFL redemption in AAF

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - This Jan. 1, 2017, file photo shows then San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick speaking at a news conference after the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif. Kaepernick is among eight recipients who will honored by Harvard University with the W. E. B. Du Bois Medal during a ceremony on Oct. 11, for contributions to black history and culture. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) **FILE**

Alliance had conversation with Colin Kaepernick about joining league

By Barry Wilner - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2018, file photo, people sit inside a sports betting lounge at the Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City N.J. Now, for the first time in the United States, you can legally bet on one of pop culture’s biggest nights. New Jersey is the first state in the U.S. to allow sportsbooks to accept wagers on the Oscars, taking after a common practice in Europe and giving American fans another option besides informal office pools. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, File)

Gamblers bet on new US football league despite no history

By WAYNE PARRY - Associated Press

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AAF, AFL, XFL football leagues rush to fill NFL void

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Column: Can spring football really work? AAF says yes

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

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

Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) sits on the bench in the second quarter of the NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014 in Pittsburgh. The Saints won 35-32. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

SNYDER: Ready for a year-round, bottomless buffet of football?

By Deron Snyder

FILE - In this April 21, 2010 file photo, Indianapolis Colts' Bill Polian responds to a question during a news conference in Indianapolis. Polian built three franchises into contenders, Buffalo, Carolina and Indianapolis, and had the wisdom to draft Manning over Ryan Leaf, leading to the Colts' 2007 Super Bowl win. Also a power broker within the league, he will be inductied into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) ** FILE **

Alliance of American Football announced as latest new football league

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times