XFL Makes Harsh Decision Following Coronavirus Fallout

BYAlexander ColeUpdated on September 26, 20223.6K Views

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The XFL was showing promise but their first season has been cut short.

Football fans were extremely excited about the XFL. Who wouldn't be? While Vince McMahon's first attempt at the XFL was a total failure, the new-look XFL had a ton of promise. The first five weeks of the season had a relatively solid viewership and it was looking like the league would excel beyond this season. Due to the Coronavirus, the league had to go on an indefinite leave of absence.

Now, the league is announcing that it will cancel the remainder of the 2020 season due to the health risks involved. The league posted a statement on their Twitter page which gave all of the details as to why they made their decision.

https://twitter.com/_/status/1241085082456199169

“The COVID-19 pandemic, and the most recent local and state regulations, have left the XFL no choice but to officially cancel the remainder of the 2020 season,” Commissioner Oliver Luck stated. “This decision has been made with the health and safety of the entire XFL family as our top priority.”

For now, it looks like numerous leagues could end up following this trend. It's not fun but if we flatten the curve, sports can come back sooner and we will all get healthier quicker. These next few months will be tough but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

About The Author

Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.