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Browns sue city of Cleveland over 'Modell Law' designed to prevent their move to suburbs

Oct. 24, 2024 19:04 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns' back-and-forth battle with Cleveland over a planned move into a new suburban stadium has gone to court. The NFL team said Thursday it has filed a lawsuit in federal court asking for clarification of the “Modell Law,” which the city has threatened to...

Former Bucks player Junior Bridgeman buys minority stake in the franchise

Sep. 26, 2024 14:23 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Junior Bridgeman played for the Milwaukee Bucks long enough to retire as the team leader in games played and performed well enough that his jersey hangs from the Fiserv Forum rafters. Now the basketball player-turned-entrepreneur has purchased a stake in the team....

Browns sign 20-year stadium rights deal with Huntington Bank as they position for possible new home

Sep. 03, 2024 14:21 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns changed the name of their lakefront stadium while they consider changing addresses. As they position themselves to build a possible new domed stadium, the Browns announced a 20-year partnership on Tuesday with Huntington National Bank, which bought...

Tennessee reaches long-term deal with Knoxville-based Pilot to preserve name of Neyland Stadium

Aug. 13, 2024 18:31 PM EDT

Tennessee announced on Tuesday a long-term deal with travel-center giant Pilot that will preserve the names of Neyland Stadium and Shields-Watkins Field while giving the Knoxville-based company prominent signage throughout the stadium, including on the playing surface. Financial...

Browns' plans for move to new dome stadium hits snag as county backs city's renovation proposal

Aug. 11, 2024 17:53 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns' proposal to leave the lakefront and play in a new domed stadium in Cleveland's suburbs has hit a major snag. In a letter sent to team owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam, Cuyahoga County officials said Sunday they're backing a proposed $1.2 billion renovation...