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The expansion Louisville Kings beat the St. Louis Battlehawks 29-20 on the road to advance to the United Bowl against the DC Defenders, one win from their first championship in their inaugural season, fueled by explosive plays (53-yard run by James Robinson, 60- and 63-yard field goals) and a pivotal 51-yard fourth-quarter TD by Ian Wheeler, supported by stout defense late in the game.
In their first UFL season, the Louisville Kings beat the St. Louis Battlehawks 29-20 to advance to the UFL Championship against the D.C. Defenders in Washington. Kicker Tanner Brown accounted for eight points with two four-point field goals (60 and 63 yards), and Steele Chambers sealed the win with an end-zone interception late; a postgame scuffle flared but was broken up as Louisville moves on to the title game led by first-year coach Chris Redman.
Chris Payton-Jones, a former NFL cornerback who also played in the XFL and UFL, died at 30 following a car accident. Undrafted in 2018 from Nebraska, he appeared in 29 NFL games (6 starts) for the Cardinals, Lions, Vikings and Titans, later played for the Seattle Sea Dragons (XFL) in 2023 and the St. Louis Battlehawks (UFL) in 2024–25, and had retired in January. The UFL issued condolences to his family and teammates.
The St. Louis Battlehawks secured a 13-12 victory over the San Antonio Brahmas by successfully challenging a two-point conversion using the United Football League rulebook, which nullified the points and ensured a home playoff game. Despite a slow start, quarterback A.J. McCarron returned from injury to lead the team, supported by strong special teams play, including two blocked field goals.
The St. Louis Battlehawks rallied to a 27-24 victory over the Arlington Renegades in a United Football League game, with a record crowd of 40,317 in attendance. Quarterback AJ McCarron led the Battlehawks with 248 passing yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions, including a game-winning 22-yard field goal. The game featured several lead changes and big plays, including a 53-yard touchdown pass from McCarron to Marcell Ateman. The Battlehawks will face the San Antonio Brahmas next, while the Renegades seek their first win of the season against the D.C. Defenders.
The St. Louis Battlehawks' home opener drew a record-breaking 40,317 attendees, setting a new post-Rams football attendance record. The strong support for the team highlights the potential for success in cities left by the NFL, such as San Diego, Oakland, and potentially Kansas City, as the UFL aims to thrive and expand its fan base.
The Michigan Panthers secured an 18-16 victory over the St. Louis Battlehawks in the UFL season opener, with kicker Jake Bates delivering a game-winning 64-yard field goal. The Panthers join the Birmingham Stallions as former USFL teams to defeat former XFL teams on the first day of the UFL.
Quarterback AJ McCarron has agreed to terms with the St. Louis Battlehawks for the upcoming United Football League season after a successful stint in the XFL. The 33-year-old, who previously played for the Cincinnati Bengals, will join the Battlehawks for their 10-week season starting on March 30, along with other XFL and USFL teams.
AJ McCarron, former XFL MVP, has signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks in the UFL after being cut by the Bengals. The 33-year-old quarterback expressed his preference for starting in the XFL over being a backup in the NFL. This marks his return to the team where he was named XFL MVP in 2023, as the Battlehawks transition to the UFL, a league formed by the XFL and the USFL.
Former Bengals quarterback and XFL MVP AJ McCarron has signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the UFL after being released by Cincinnati. McCarron's move comes after a successful stint in the XFL, where he won the league's MVP award. The veteran quarterback aims to make an impact with his new team and help them contend for a UFL title after missing the XFL playoffs last season.
The St. Louis Battlehawks will return as part of the newly-formed United Football League (UFL), a result of the XFL and USFL merger. Daryl Johnston, UFL executive and former NFL player, emphasized the importance of St. Louis as a market due to its strong fan support and geographical location. The Battlehawks' success in attendance and player development for NFL tryouts were key factors in their inclusion in the UFL. The league aims to be financially sustainable and improve ties with the NFL, without being seen as merely a developmental league. The Battlehawks are set to begin their season on March 30, with Anthony Becht as head coach.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson announced the return of the St. Louis Battlehawks as part of the newly formed United Football League (UFL), which is a merger of the XFL and USFL. The UFL will feature eight teams and a 10-game season starting on March 30, with the Battlehawks playing in the XFL Conference. The league will see familiar faces like former NFL coaches and will be broadcast on major networks like ESPN and Fox.
Two players who participated in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ rookie minicamp but were not signed have been drafted by XFL teams. Delaware LB Johnny Buchanan was selected by the St. Louis Battlehawks, while Northern Arizona WR Stacy Chukwumezie was picked up by the Vegas Vipers. The XFL draft was not televised or streamed, but the league holds exclusive rights to the players drafted.
St. Louis Battlehawks wide receiver Hakeem Butler had a standout performance in their win against the Orlando Guardians, catching 9 passes for 164 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 two-point conversions. Butler's impressive stats this season in the XFL should put him on NFL teams' radar, as he ranks in the top five for receptions, yards, targets, touchdowns, and first downs. Despite being a former fourth-round draft pick of the Arizona Cardinals, Butler's career was trending in the wrong direction due to a hand injury, but he's now proving himself right and showing what he's capable of.
The St. Louis Battlehawks defeated the Orlando Guardians 53-28 to finish the XFL regular season with a 7-3 record. They are now waiting for the result of the Seattle Sea Dragons' game against the Vegas Vipers to determine if they will make the playoffs. If Seattle loses, the Battlehawks will advance. If both teams finish 7-3, the fourth tiebreaker will be the best combined ranking among division teams in points scored and points allowed, which favors the Sea Dragons.