Episode 196 – NFL Draft arrives in CLE, disgruntled Kevin Love, and a sports betting bill for Ohio

Kevin Kleps of Crain’s Cleveland Business joins the Nail to give a preview of what fans can expect to see downtown this weekend as the NFL Draft takes center stage in the city. Also covered: 

• An update on COVID-related attendance limits for Cleveland’s teams 
• The odds of a policy requiring COVID-19 vaccination for entry into sports venues (similar to what was recently announced in Buffalo) being implemented by the Browns, Cavs and/or Indians 
• Kevin Love is agitated again
• A look at the sports betting legislation that could be coming soon in Ohio

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Episode 152 – Cleveland sports biz headlines with Kevin Kleps

Kevin Kleps of Crain’s Cleveland Business is back on the show to run through the sports biz items making news in Northeast Ohio. The guys discuss a pair of big events coming to town: the MLB All-Star Game (and all of its related activities) this weekend, followed by the NFL Draft in 2021 (actual stage location to be determined). Plus: The Browns scaling back their crowd sizes at training camp to create a better fan experience, the future of their local media deals, and the financial challenges along the Cavs’ long, slow road to rebuilding.


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Episode 142 – Michael Mulhall, VP of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission

Michael Mulhall, vice president of business development for the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, joins the show to go inside the process of bringing major sporting events to Cleveland. What are leagues looking for when selecting host cities for their championship and all-star events? How has Cleveland’s pitch changed in the past five to 10 years? What events are on the horizon for Northeast Ohio – and which aren’t? Mulhall tackles all of that and more.


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Episode 058 – Kevin Kleps of Crain’s on Q renovations, Browns in Berea, Indians tickets

Kevin Kleps of Crain’s Cleveland Business is back on the show to talk sports biz headlines. The guys dive into the proposed renovations at Quicken Loans Arena and the future of stadiums in Cleveland. Plus: The Browns’ stalled march to Columbus, the Chargers’ ill-advised relocation to Los Angeles, and the Indians’ influx of cash from a new minority owner and a deep postseason run.


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