Heading into their 2020 reboot, the XFL bet on innovation instead of gimmicks. After their season opener, the strategy proves to be working.
Author: Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY
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Indians pitcher Mike Clevinger goes off on Astros: ‘They should feel ashamed’
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President Donald Trump shares his thoughts on impeachment, uses profanity during LSU football celebration at White House
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Live: Clemson and LSU face off in College Football Playoff championship game
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