The United Football League unveiled three new franchises Tuesday ahead of the league's third season this spring: the Columbus Aviators, Louisville Kings and Orlando Storm.

The league also rebranded two existing franchises, with the Arlington Renegades now the Dallas Renegades and the Houston Roughnecks becoming the Houston Gamblers.

"Today marks an important step forward for the United Football League," UFL co-owner Mike Repole said. "Columbus, Louisville, and Orlando are true football cities with deep sports roots. We're proud to bring professional football to these communities -- in energetic, fan-driven stadiums built to create an authentic gameday experience and strengthen the foundation of this league for years to come."

Rounding out the new-look, eight-team league are three return

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