Ricky Proehl, the newly appointed St. Louis Battlehawks head coach, celebrated his first win in Week 1 after defeating the defending champion DC Defenders. The victory, achieved in front of a packed Dome at America’s Center, was a personal milestone for Proehl, who played 17 seasons in the NFL and once led the league in receiving yards per game.
In the UFL’s inaugural power rankings, the Renegades and Battlehawks sit atop the list, while teams like the Houston Gamblers and Louisville Kings trail behind after early losses.