? NFL Investigates Browns + Taco Week Is Back + Bus Shelter Tragedy

On Apr 19, 2022

Sports Illustrated’s Monday night report on the Browns suggests serious scrutiny of the team is under way for claims of losing on purpose. On the brighter side of the news, a bunch of folks at Fifth Third Bank are getting raises. ? And taco week is back!!! Burp if you love tacos. ?

Let’s get into it.

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Hue Jackson on the sideline in 2018, the year he was fired after three losing seasons. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

NFL Confirms Browns Under Investigation For Tanking 2016, 2017 Seasons

? The NFL on Monday confirmed the Cleveland Browns — a business valued at more than $2.5 billion — are under investigation for allegations the team tanked the 2016 and 2017 seasons, according to a new Sports Illustrated report. Former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chair Mary Jo White is leading the independent probe on behalf of the NFL.

Hue’s view: Former coach Hue Jackson complained to the NFL after his 2018 firing that he was paid to lose. He later recanted. In February, he suggested on Twitter that owner Jimmy Haslam wanted him to lose games for better draft positions and “lied” to him.

Team’s clapback: The Browns on Monday called the allegations “categorically false” and said the team welcomes the probe.

Losing was good business: The Browns reportedly made about $370 million in revenue each of those years, going 1-15 in 2016 and winless in 2017.

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Mmmm, tacos. Chow down for a week on $2 tacos in May. (Shutterstock)

Taco Week Is Coming Back

? If you love tacos, you may want to get a Cleveland Taco Week passport to get a stamp for every $2 taco you devour at participating restaurants. Diners with four or more stamps could be eligible for $250 in gift card prizes. Cleveland Taco Week is May 9 to May 15. Follow Cleveland Taco Week, presented by Cleveland Scene and a variety of sponsors, on Instagram, too.

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