The Cleveland Browns added a linebacker, cornerback, safety, defensive end, and offensive lineman with their five picks in the 2013 NFL Draft. In the first draft of the front-office combination of chief executive officer Joe Banner, coach Rob Chudzinski and general manager Michael Lombardi, the Browns selected former LSU defensive end Barkevious Mingo (No. 6 […]
The attorney for the Georgia trucking company suing Pilot Flying J over fuel payments is talking tough. In an interview with NewsChannel5 Chief Investigator Ron Regan, Atlantic Coast Carriers attorney Mark Tate alleges a ” Haslam scheme” took money from small to medium trucking companies, and he also says actions by CEO Jimmy Haslam may […]
BEREA,Ohio – The Browns introduced first-round draft pick Barkevious Mingo at the team headquarters on Friday. Mingo was accompanied by his mother, Barbara, and his girlfriend, Lauren. Mingo was dressed in a brown jacket and an orange tie as spoke about coming to Cleveland and getting ready to work. “I just want to get back […]
CLEVELAND – Most Browns fans might have been hoping the team would trade back into the first round and pick up another second-round pick in this year’s draft. I say another because the Browns were able to let the second-round pick play last year in Josh Gordon, who many think would have been a first-round […]
CLEVELAND – Thursday night, not only can Browns fans watch the NFL Draft at a local bar, they can be in a major motion picture starring Kevin Costner. “Draft Day” is starting production and while Costner will be shooting scenes in New York City, Browns fans are welcome to head to the Tilted Kilt in […]
(WOIO) – New details into the investigation into Browns owner Jimmy Haslam’s family business Pilot Flying J. The FBI is looking into possible rebate fraud at the truck stop business. Haslam held a news conference to talk more about the investigation for this afternoon at 3 p.m. in Knoxville. Jimmy Haslam said he has never been more […]
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Less than 24 hours after a judge unsealed search warrants in the Pilot Flying J federal investigation, company CEO and Browns owner Jimmy Haslam offered a five-minute statement to the media and the Knoxville, Tennessee community. He said the company will continue its involvement in eastern Tennessee and remain a major force […]
KNOXVILLE – Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam said today the raid Monday on his company was part of a federal criminal investigation into claims of failure to pay rebates to trucking customers. “It does not involve any tax issues,” he said during a short press conference this afternoon at the company’s headquarters in West […]
KNOXVILLE – Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam addressed the media about the search warrants executed at Pilot Flying J the past two days. Haslam said the situation does not involve any kind of tax issues. He said he is unsure why the IRS is involved. The investigation of Pilot by the FBI and IRS apparently […]
SOLON, OH (WOIO) – Looking for your big break? This Sunday, April 14 from noon to 6:00 p.m., Real Style, a leading casting and talent resource, seeks extras of all ages and all ethnicities for the movie “Draft Day,” which will be filmed in the Cleveland-area. The casting call is for those who want to […]
The Cleveland Browns and pass-rushing linebacker Paul Kruger have reached an agreement on a five-year deal worth $40 million, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Kruger became the driving force in the Baltimore Ravens‘ pass rush last season, recording nine sacks during the regular season and 4.5 in the postseason, including two in the club’s Super Bowl victory […]
CLEVELAND – An old face is joining the Cleveland Browns’ new regime. Michael Lombardi, a member of the Browns’ front office from 1987-1996, has been hired as the team’s Vice President of Player Personnel. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and CEO Joe Banner introduced Lombardi at a news conference Friday morning. “The most respected people in […]