March 6, 2018
New York, NY - Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has reportedly had conversations with XFL executives about joining the league for the 2019 season. An XFL official confirmed the news, but didn’t give any details about what type of offer could lure Kaepernick to the league.
XFL Week 2: Roughnecks Handle Dallas to Move to 2-0
March 7, 2018
New York, NY - The Houston Roughnecks remain undefeated this season as they took down the Arlington Renegades at TDECU Stadium, 23-14. Both Houston and Arlington came into the matchup with a 1-0 record, leading the XFL South Division. The Roughnecks now solely possess the top spot in the XFL South Division. With a 7-0 franchise record on the line, the Houston Roughnecks came out of the gates swinging with DB Ajene Harris recording an interception on the Renegades' opening play from scrimmage, resulting in a 42-yard Hunter Duplessis field goal. The following drive, the Roughnecks' defense followed up with three sacks in a row by DL C.J. Brewer, OLB Tim Ward, and ILB Emmanuel Ellerbee. After William Likely's 42-yard punt return to the Renegades five-yard-line, the Roughnecks were up early thanks to WR Nick Holley's 5-yard touchdown in traffic, giving them an 11-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.
While the Roughnecks dominated all 15 minutes of the first quarter, the Renegades' special teams got them going in the second quarter. Although the Roughnecks' defense continued to put up big stops on third down, the Renegades' special teams would flourish with two punt return fumble recoveries to score 14 unanswered points, giving them a 14-11 lead in the final minutes of the second quarter. While Houston fired on all cylinders in the first quarter, the second proved to be a quarter riddled with overthrown passes and multiple fumbles.
The third quarter was more on the quiet side for fans in the stadium as this set of 15 minutes turned into a back and forth three-and-out sequence for both teams. Luckily for the Roughnecks, there was a small amount of momentum for the boys in blue coming out of the locker room. WR Cedric Byrd managed to stay on his feet in tight traffic to put Houston back on top with a 15-yard touchdown catch, making the score 17-14.
While many mistakes were made in the third quarter, the Roughnecks marched back onto the field and dominated in the final quarter. Houston controlled possession for approximately 8 minutes after a wide-open interception by DB Sean Davis put the game back in their hands. The fight continued for the Roughnecks to seal the game with a big gain of 24 yards on 3rd & 11 to the Arlington 47-yard line. An illegal contact penalty against the Renegades would later lead to a 4-yard touchdown by RB Max Borghi on the ground, giving them a 23-14 lead. With the game clock reading triple zeroes, the Houston Roughnecks finished week 2 victorious.
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St. Louis Very Excited to Have the Stallions
March 10, 2018
St. Louis, MO - Former St. Louis Ram Long Snapper Andrew Kline and Park Lane Sports and Entertainment LLC are proud to announce they were granted the first expansion team for the 2019 season and that they would be bringing the Stallions to St. Louis. “The NFL took the Rams from us in 2015, but I'll be bringing the Stallions back to the city in 2018. I know how much this city loves football and I couldn't be more excited to return the game back to these great people,” said Kline.
Kline played three seasons for the NFL St. Louis Rams as their starting Long Snapper before retiring from football to become the founder and managing director of Park Lane Sports and Entertainment Inc., an investment bank, that provide advisory serves to professional sports teams, and sport based businesses. The St. Louis team will play in The Dome at America’s Center, the former home of the Rams. "The Gateway to the West, St. Louis represents opportunity, promise, and a legacy of great football. We are proud to restore the river city’s rightful place among pro football cities and we will not stop there. We pledge to bring St. Louis a team deserving of a passionate and football-starved fan base. In 2019, St. Louis will once again have its day in the world of professional football," said XFL Commissioner Scott Butera.
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March 13, 2018
New York, NY -
XFL Called a lot, Tebow All-in on Baseball
March 15, 2018
New York, NY - During a recent appearance on XFL Live, Steve Spurrier said he reached out to Tim Tebow about returning to the football field as part of the XFL’s Tampa Bay Bandits. Spurrier said Tebow wasn’t interested, which Tebow confirmed along with a note that Spurrier and the league have remained persistent about making sure he doesn’t want to give up his baseball career. “It was very hard and they’ve called a lot,” Tebow said. “Coach Spurrier keeps calling and I love coach Spurrier. It wasn't easy and it was an awesome offer, but I’m all-in on baseball and no way could I stop and not give this a chance after everything that I’ve worked for.”
Tebow called this his “biggest spring training” after missing half of last season with a broken hand. He’s expected to be assigned to the Mets’ Triple-A affiliate in Syracuse to begin the year.
