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XFL cancels comeback season because of coronavirus pandemic

Associated Press
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The D.C. Defenders (right) line up against the Seattle Dragons for the opening kickoff of the first game of the 2020 XFL season.

NEW YORK — The XFL has canceled the remainder of its return season because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The league played five games of a 10-game regular season in eight cities. It was a revival of the XFL that played one season in 2001.

Commissioner Oliver Luck released a statement saying the league had “no choice but to officially cancel the remainder of the 2020 season. This decision has been made with the health and safety of the entire XFL family as our top priority.”

“While we are disappointed to not complete the 2020 season,” Luck added, “our hearts are full of appreciation for your overwhelming support.”

Luck stressed the XFL will be back.

“When our teams return to the field, we’ll make every effort to ensure your faith in us is rewarded with even more fun and excitement,” he told fans.

The XFL had teams in New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Houston, Seattle, Dallas, St. Louis, and Tampa.

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