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A closer look at a former Nebraska quarterback’s first professional victory

The defending USFL Champions earn their first United Football League win!

A former Nebraska football quarterback made his United Football League debut on Saturday. Adrian Martinez and the Birmingham Stallions defeated the Arlington Renegades 27-14 on Saturday afternoon.

Martinez went 2-for-6 passing for 26 yards and an interception while adding 52 rushing yards on three attempts in relief of quarterback Matt Corral. He would exit the game late in the second quarter after suffering a foot injury.

The quarterback played at Nebraska from 2018-21 before transferring to Kansas State for the 2022 season. For his career, he threw for 9,391 yards and 49 touchdowns with 30 interceptions. He also ran for 2,847 yards and 44 touchdowns.

He was not selected in the 2023 NFL draft but spent time with the Detroit Lions in training camp before being cut. Martinez and the Birmingham Stallions have won the last two USFL championships.

Find a photo gallery of the victory below.

Adrian Martinez makes UFL debut

The former Husker quarterback took the field in the opening game for the new league.

A former Nebraska quarterback made his debut in the United Football League on Saturday afternoon. Adrian Martinez and the Birmingham Stallions defeated the Arlington Renegades 27-14 in the opening game of the professional spring football season.

Martinez was 2-for-6 passing for 26 yards with an interception in relief of starter Matt Corral. He would also have three rushing attempts for 52 yards before having to exit late in the first half after suffering a foot injury.

The quarterback played for the Cornhuskers from 2018-21 before transferring to Kansas State for the 2022 season. As a starter in Lincoln, he went 14-24.

He would throw for 9,391 yards and 49 touchdowns with 30 interceptions while in college. He also ran for 2,847 yards and 44 touchdowns.

He would spend last offseason in camp with the Detroit Lions but was cut during the preseason.

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Former Husker quarterback reports to UFL training camp

A former Nebraska quarterback has reported to his first United Football League training camp.

A former Nebraska quarterback has reported to his first United Football League training camp. Adrian Martinez is working out with the Birmingham Stallions as the UFL heads towards its inaugural season.

Martinez played at Nebraska from 2018-21 before transferring to Kansas State to finish his career. He went 14-24 as a starter in Lincoln.

For his career, he threw for 9,391 yards and 49 touchdowns with 30 interceptions. He also ran for 2,847 yards and 44 touchdowns.

He went undrafted but was invited to the Detroit Lions training camp before being waived. Martinez joins a Birmingham Stallions squad that has won the last two USFL championships.

The Stallions will kick off the UFL season on Saturday, March 30, when they take on the Arlington Renegades at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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Every Husker on a United Football League roster

The start of the spring season of professional football is right around the corner.

The start of the spring season of professional football is right around the corner. The United Football League will kick off its inaugural season in 2024.

The professional football league results from a merger between XFL and the United States Football League. This version of the UFL is not connected to the United Football League, which played from 2009 to 2012.

The modern UFL will feature eight teams with two divisions, the XFL Division and the USFL Division. Nebraska will be represented on five of the league’s eight rosters.

You can scroll below to find each of the five former Cornhuskers below. The UFL will kick off its inaugural season on Saturday, March 30.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson would love to see Chiefs TE Travis Kelce in the XFL

Dwayne ā€œThe Rockā€ Johnson says that he would love to see #Chiefs TE Travis Kelce in the XFL, but he can’t afford him. | from @EdEastonJr

The offseason Super Bowl LVII victory tour for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has already been legendary, with plenty of time left. Between his weekly hit podcast with brother Jason, brand partnership with baseball star Aaron Judge, and hosting Saturday Night Live to name a few of the All-Proā€™s recent accomplishments, Kelce has caught the attention of another star.

Kelce was recently spotted visiting long-time NFL coordinator and head coach Wade Phillips at practice for Phillipsā€™ XFL team. Phillips, the head coach of the Houston Roughnecks, tweeted out a photo of him with Kelce, followed by a fun recruitment caption.

ā€œTrying to recruit a TE for the Roughnecks,ā€ tweeted Phillips. ā€œTravis was kind enough to take this picture. Thank you to very best TE in all of football!ā€

The friendly post on social media didn’t go unnoticed as one of the most prominent actors in Hollywood, Dwayne ā€œThe Rockā€ Johnson. Johnson is the co-owner of the XFL and a former football player in his own right. He quote tweeted Phillipsā€™ message with one of his own.

ā€œUncle Wade and my guy @tkelce, Iā€™d love to see Trav in the XFL,ā€ tweeted Johnson. ā€œHeā€™d tell me to ā€œKnow your role jabroniā€ cos I canā€™t afford him Love seeing these two together.ā€

Kelce has already shown interest in the entertainment world with his current and past ventures. As his star rises in that realm, it is safe to say his memorable celebratory speech based on Johnsonā€™s catchphrase after the Chiefs defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Title game has garnered more attention.

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Ranking all 41 WrestleMania main events, from worst to best

38 WrestleManias. 41 main events. Here’s how they rank, from Yokozuna and Sycho Sid to stone cold classics.

The biggest event in professional wrestling — sorry, sports entertainment — is nearly upon us. It’s WrestleMania week.

The landmark marvel of storytelling, violence and athleticism is the standard bearer of the squared circle. Everyone knows about WrestleMania, even if they don’t care about pro wrestling. And as such, the pressure is on the WWE each spring to create a memorable event that can sustain the brand’s success for the year to come.

Sometimes this works out better than others. This showcase has been the backdrop of several indelible moments woven into the fabric of wrestling. It has also served to prop up uncompelling storylines and stars who shined in longtime company head Vince McMahon’s eyes but not in the hearts of fans in the stands.

Let’s talk about those headliners and whether or not they lived up to the pressure of closing out WrestleMania. There have been 41 headlining matches across 38 WrestleManias to date — including the six from the last three years, where the WWE wisely opted to spread the card over two nights. This is my crude attempt to rank all 41 from worst to best, hopefully overcoming my own recency bias in the process.

Additionally, please excuse the somewhat bizarre choice of section images. It turns out USA Today Sports doesn’t have an extensive archive of pre-2020s wrestling photos.

In honor of 3:16 Day, hereā€™s 12 videos of Stone Cold Steve Austin being awesome

And that’s the bottom line because Stone Cold said so!

It’s March 16, and if you follow the WWE, you know what that means.

It’s 3:16 Day, also known as “Austin 3:16 Day,” in tribute to WWE all-time legend Stone Cold Steve Austin.

One of the great icons in the ring, Austin’s impact as a rebellious and tough antihero is still felt to this day. Even if he’s not a regular anymore, Austin’s brash personality might have been what helped bring the WWE to real prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

And why is that? Well, that’s just the bottom line … because Stone Cold said so! (Sorry, I couldn’t resist.)

In honor of 3:16 day, here’s a look back at some of the most iconic moments from Austin’s WWE career. (Warning: NSFW language in some clips.)

Everything you need to know about the XFL, from schedule to rules, which kicks off again in 2023

We’ve got you covered on everything you need to know about the XFL, which kicks off on Saturday.

The XFL makes its anticipated return on Saturday, with commissioner Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s football leagueĀ returning from a three-year hiatus.

With the NFL all wrapped up for the 2022-23 season, the XFL will give football fans a chance to enjoy the sport as the pros switch over offseason combines, free agent signings and draft prep.

Do you need help on knowing who the teams are? Are there players yous might recognize from the NFL? What does this all amount to in the end?

The XFL has always had a rocky history since the days it was founded by Vince McMahon in 2001. However, Johnson and company will hope this iteration of the semi-pro league will stick around and put down roots with football fans.

Let’s take a look at the things you need to know ahead of Saturday’s kickoffs.

10 athletes who turned out to be great actors, from The Rock to LeBron James

Who made the list?

With Tom Brady making his biggest leap to the big screen with 80 for Brady, the history of athletes who turn to acting is getting another evaluation.

While some athletes don’t exactly make the leap to movies and television with much success, there have been some who have transcended their sport to really make a name for themselves in the acting world.

Some athletes have turned in amazing performances in classic films and T.V. shows, while others have really impressed by just playing a heightened version of themselves.

While a phenomenal actor like Kurt Russell played baseball for some time, we include actors below who got their start on a sports field before making jump to acting. Russell was a child star for Disney before making his debut on the baseball diamond.

Let’s break down 10 of the most successful athletes who have flipped over their talents into acting. (Sorry, Patriots faithful, TB12 didn’t make the cut.)

Adele shared an absolutely adorable moment with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson at the 2023 Grammys

Awwwwww.

At the 2023 Grammy Awards, music superstar Adele and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shared what will surely be one of the most adorable interactions of the evening.

As comedian Trevor Noah delivered his opening monologue, he walked over to the table where Adele was seated. A longtime Grammy favorite, she was in attendance for her smash-hit album 30 being nominated for numerous awards.

Noah surprised Adele with a dream encounter with The Rock, who Noah said that Adele has always wanted to meet. Adele looked absolutely thrilled to get to meet The Rock, and the feelings looked mutual for Johnson.

Seriously, this is really sweet!

Well, if that doesn’t get you in your feels, we don’t know what will.

Adele has had plenty of great Grammy moments over the years, but meeting The Rock out of nowhere will surely be near the top of her list.

Only at a massive awards show like The Grammy Awards can a chance encounter like this happen.

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