A lit candle can always be found on the Outlaws' coach's desk, along with a sign saying “PRAY FIRST” with a Bible verse attributed to Philippians 4:6.

That’s when Albany will host the Billings Outlaws, who beat the Firebirds in this past year’s AFL title game, at MVP Arena. That game is slated for April 13, a Sunday, so it will air on Vice TV.

In less than 50 days, the Oregon Lightning arena football team, led by Head Coach Chuck Jones, will kick off their inaugural season at the First Interstate Bank Center in Redmond, Oregon. The ...