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news1 month ago•18 min saved

Falcons Add Three UFL Standouts, Shake Up Depth After Minicamp

The Atlanta Falcons signed three UFL standouts—defensive end Keshawn Banks, defensive tackle Devonnsha Maxwell and wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr.—after their second mandatory minicamp practice to bolster depth, while releasing wide receiver Casey Washington, defensive tackle Elijah Garcia and defensive end CJ Nunnally IV. Banks logged 24 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and 5 sacks in 10 Orlando Storm games; Maxwell posted 23 tackles, 7 tackles for loss and 4 sacks over two UFL seasons; Wells had 25 receptions for 237 yards and 2 touchdowns in nine games for the Columbus Aviators, plus punt return value. Washington’s Atlanta tenure included 7 receptions for 108 yards; Garcia appeared in three games in 2025; Nunnally started 10 games for Purdue in 2025 with 44 tackles, 10.5 TFL, five sacks and two forced fumbles.

via Atlanta Falcons|

#falcons #minicamp #news

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Louisville Kings seal the city’s first pro football triumph in style

Louisville Kings rallied from a 0-3 start to win the United Bowl 27-20 over the D.C. Defenders, turning a season-long growth story into a city-wide celebration and proving Louisville might finally have a lasting pro football presence, driven by coach Chris Redman's culture-focused leadership, even as attendance and ownership questions remain.

via WDRB|

#championship #louisville #louisville-kings

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Louisville Kings Defy Odds, Claim UFL Title in Debut Season

Louisville's expansion UFL team overcame an 0-3 start by revamping the QB position, roster, and culture, then defeated the DC Defenders 27-20 to win the league championship in their inaugural season.

via WDRB|

#championship #football #kings

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Louisville Kings Crown UFL Debut With United Bowl Triumph

In their inaugural UFL season, the Louisville Kings defeated the DC Defenders 27-20 in Washington to win the United Bowl, overturning a halftime deficit with 20 straight points. The Kings leaned on a 181-yard rushing attack led by Ian Wheeler and James Robinson, while Chandler Rogers managed the offense; DC’s Jason Bean left with a shoulder injury and the Defenders committed three turnovers, sealing Louisville’s first league championship.

via NBC Sports|

#chandler-rogers #dc-defenders #louisville-kings

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Audi Field Set for Sold-Out United Bowl Showdown

The United Bowl at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., is sold out for Saturday, with the D.C. Defenders in the game. Audi Field seats 20,000 for football, and kickoff is 3:00 p.m. ET on ABC. The UFL has moved several teams to soccer stadiums in 2026 to boost attendance.

via NBC Sports|

#audi-field #dc-defenders #sports

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Expansion Kings Reach Championship After Road Win Over St. Louis

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.

via WDRB|

#inaugural-season #louisville-kings #sports

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Louisville Kings reach UFL Championship with 29-20 win over Battlehawks

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.

via NBC Sports|

#chris-redman #dc-defenders #louisville-kings

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

D.C. Defenders stun Orlando Storm to earn UFL Championship berth

The D.C. Defenders upset the No. 1-seeded Orlando Storm 28-22 to advance to the UFL Championship, which will be hosted by D.C. on June 13. QB Jason Bean threw for 233 yards and a TD, while four running backs combined for 172 rushing yards led by Abram Smith (57 yards). DC sealed the win with a 61-yard field goal by Matt McCrane, worth four points under the league rule for 60-yard-plus kicks. The Defenders will host the winner of Louisville Kings vs. St. Louis Battlehawks in the title game.

via NBC Sports|

#american-football #championship #dc-defenders

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Former NFL/UFL Cornerback Chris Payton-Jones Dies at 30 After Car Crash

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.

via NBC Sports|

#chris-payton-jones #nfl #sports

sports4 months ago•6 min saved

UFL Trials Bold 2026 Rule Reboot: Four-Point FGs, Conversion Variants, and More

The UFL is testing sweeping 2026 rule changes—four-point field goals, banning the tush push, punts from inside opponent territory except the last two minutes, and multiple conversion options from different distances—for potential NFL adoption, with officials and NFL collaborators involved.

via Awful Announcing|

#conversions #fourpointfieldgoals #rulechanges

sports9 months ago•1 min saved

UFL Expands with New Teams in Louisville, Columbus, and Orlando

The United Football League (UFL) is expanding for the 2026 season by adding three new teams in Columbus, Louisville, and Orlando, aiming to enhance fan engagement and stadium attendance, while also rebranding existing teams to play in soccer stadiums. The league plans to grow from 8 to 16 teams over the next decade.

via NBC Sports|

#columbus #football #louisville

sports9 months ago•2 min saved

UFL Expands with New Teams and Venue Changes

The United Football League is shifting to smaller stadiums in new cities like Orlando, Columbus, and Louisville, aiming to create a more authentic and engaging fan experience, with plans to expand to 16 teams by the mid-2030s and position itself as a developmental league for the NFL.

via ESPN|

#city-changes #fan-engagement #smaller-venues

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

UFL Addresses Rumors of Relocations in Birmingham, Houston, Memphis

The UFL is reportedly planning to relocate several teams to new markets including Birmingham, Michigan, Houston, and Memphis, with official statements remaining non-committal, suggesting a strategic move to bolster league survival in non-NFL markets amid declining attendance and viewership.

via NBC Sports|

#birmingham-michigan #houston #memphis

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

UFL Plans to Relocate Four Teams for 2026 Season Amid Rumors

The UFL is undergoing significant upheaval for the 2026 season, relocating four markets—Michigan, Houston, Birmingham, and Memphis—and planning to establish teams in Florida, Boise, Ohio, and Kentucky, amid financial struggles and declining attendance, signaling a major overhaul that could determine the league's future.

via Pro Football Newsroom|

#2026-season #football-league #market-relocation

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Saints add three UFL players to roster

The New Orleans Saints have signed three players from the UFL—tight end Seth Green, cornerback Jayden Price, and offensive tackle Barry Wesley—while waiving cornerback Travion Fluellen and running back Xazavian Valladay, as part of their roster updates.

via NBC Sports|

#football #nfl #saints