Cleveland Browns

Ideastream's sports commentator Terry Pluto weighs in on Browns owner Jimmy Haslam's comments calling the Deshaun Watson trade a "swing and a miss", and that renovating the downtown stadium is still a possibility.

The amendment would authorize the state to sell $600 million in 30-year bonds as its part of financing a domed stadium and surrounding development for the Browns in Brook Park, 12 miles outside of Cleveland.

Gov. Mike DeWine said he hopes lawmakers will go forward with his sports facilities fund created with revenue from sports betting operators in his proposed budget.

A month after publicly requesting a trade, Browns star Myles Garrett has signed a $123 million dollar, four-year contract extension to remain in Cleveland. It was an outcome our sports commentator Terry Pluto predicted.

In their first public presentation to state lawmakers, the owners of the Cleveland Browns said they’ll provide some upfront cash to move the deal forward.

The plan from the Browns' owners includes a $1.2 billion contribution from the public, which private funders would match. Private funding would also cover any overruns.

Browns star Myles Garrett has requested a trade. Sports commentator Terry Pluto believes the request is aimed to put pressure on the Browns during contract negotiations.

The idea of state money or state-backed bonds going into a new Browns stadium has brought three Ohio research groups into a somewhat rare moment of unity.

The city has filed a state law suit against the Browns, invoking the Modell Law. The state law puts up obstacles for teams wishing to leave taxpayer-funded facilities.

The Browns have insurance that protects Watson’s contract. If he's out for the season, they can recoup some money and get some salary-cap relief.