You have to give the Arena Football League credit for perseverance.
Founded nearly three decades ago, the indoor football league known for its video game-like offensive frenzy has been through wild growth spurts, celebrity ownerships, a parade of franchises, a canceled season in 2009 and, most recently, the loss of five teams.
However, the league still has a pulse, and now Baltimore and Washington sports fans will have ringside seats for the high-octane game … and what may be a look into the future of pro sports.
