The United Football League announced it will stop operating teams in Houston and Birmingham, citing issues with stadium size and venue instability, and plans to add Oklahoma City as part of its expansion to 10 teams by 2028 and potentially 12 by 2030.

Sports entrepreneur Mike Repole isn't discouraged by the long odds facing pro spring football as a business model.

The Houston Gamblers have released their scheduled matchups for their inaugural season in the new USFL.