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Haslam Sports Group has appointed Tim Bezbatchenko as President of Global Soccer, returning to Ohio to oversee Columbus NWSL 2028, the Columbus Crew, and future HSG soccer investments; he arrives after leading Black Knight Football Club and brings 17 years of leadership, MLS Cups, and European club experience, with a mandate to build staff and rosters to compete for championships across MLS and NWSL.
Columbus was awarded the NWSL’s 18th franchise, set to debut in 2028 with home games at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. The ownership group is led by Jimmy and Dee Haslam alongside Nationwide and other partners, and the city of Columbus and Franklin County will each contribute $25 million toward a new training facility and stadium upgrades, financed by bonds repaid with a 2% ticket tax; the team must stay in Columbus for 25 years or funds can be clawed back. The deal includes a reported $205 million expansion fee (a league record) and an expected $300+ million total investment. The franchise will be referred to as Columbus NWSL 2028 until fans help choose a final name, with $28 deposits for tickets available online; a last-minute amendment required identifying a replacement site for McCoy Park if needed.
Mayor Bibb and Haslam Sports Group have reached a historic $100 million agreement to boost Cleveland's lakefront transformation and support the Browns' new stadium in Brook Park, including financial commitments, redevelopment plans, and collaborative efforts to enhance the city's infrastructure and community projects.
WWE, in partnership with Haslam Sports Group and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, announced that Cleveland will host the 2024 SummerSlam event at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 3. The event will include Friday Night SmackDown and various fan and community events. This marks the first time SummerSlam will be held in Cleveland since 1996. The announcement comes after last year's record-setting SummerSlam. Ticket information will be announced in the coming months, and fans can register for pre-sale opportunities. Additionally, official SummerSlam Priority Passes will be available through exclusive partner On Location, offering fans premium experiences.
The Cleveland Browns and Haslam Sports Group are committed to improving the fan experience and creating a lasting impact in Northeast Ohio through future stadium planning. They are exploring various options, including renovating the current stadium and studying potential sites in Northeast Ohio, while collaborating with the City of Cleveland and Mayor Bibb. Further updates on the long-term stadium solution will be shared as the planning process progresses.
Jimmy and Dee Haslam have been approved as co-owners of the Milwaukee Bucks by the NBA board of governors, after purchasing Marc Lasry's 25% share for $800 million. The Haslam Sports Group joins Wes Edens and Jamie Dinan in taking control of the Bucks, Fiserv Forum, Sports Science Center, the Wisconsin Herd, and Bucks Gaming. The Bucks franchise is now valued at $3.2 billion. The Haslam Sports Group also owns the Cleveland Browns of the NFL and co-owns the Columbus Crew of the MLS.