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2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Browns continue to rank low in franchise value
The Cleveland Browns have had a rough go of it since returning to the NFL in 1999. Just four playoff appearances and one playoff win in that time. A losing record in 22 seasons, with 18 seasons of double-digit losses. The glorious 0-16 season of 2017. Compounding the issue is that their current home, Huntington Bank Field, is bordered by Lake Erie to the north, a freeway to the south, and the Great Lakes Science Center and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to the east, leaving no room for the type of entertainment and business district that is all the rage among team owners. When you add that all up, it's not a surprise that the Browns landed in the lower third of Sportico's annual ranking of the league's most valuable franchises. The Browns check in at No. 23 with a valuation of $6.14 billion, representing a 19 percent increase from 2024. That is certainly nothing to cry over, especially since the Browns are ahead of both the Baltimore Ravens (No. 24 at $6 billion) and the Cincinnati Bengals (No. 32 at $5.5 billion). But it is still a long way from the top, where the Dallas Cowboys sit at No. 1 with a valuation of $12.8 billion. Rounding out the top five are the Los Angeles ($10.43 billion and a new stadium in 2020), the New York Giants ($10.25 billion and playing in the top media market), the New England Patriots ($8.76 billion), and the San Francisco 49ers ($8.6 billion). Sportico determined each team's value by combining the value of a franchise along with the value of any team-related businesses and real estate holdings. That last part helps explain, in part, why the Cowboys and Patriots are ranked so high. Dallas owner Jerry Jones has his hands in numerous ventures, including a 20 percent interest in Legends Hospitality; and The Star in Frisco, a 91-acre campus that is home to the Cowboys headquarters and practice facility, a 300-room Omni Hotel, a Baylor Scott & White sports therapy and research center, and a private social club and restaurant called the Cowboys Club. With the Patriots, owner Robert Kraft has developed the area around Gillette Stadium into Patriot Place, which includes dining, entertainment, retail, hotels, and healthcare facilities. And while it is not a one-to-one comparison since Major League Baseball plays far more games than NFL teams, the Atlanta Braves generated an estimated $25 million in revenue in the second quarter of this year from The Battery in Atlanta, which is adjacent to Truist Park. That is exactly what the Haslams are hoping to achieve with the domed stadium project in Brook Park. The stadium will be cool, but it is the surrounding area projected to include an entertainment district, hotels, and business space, that will enrich the bank account on top of the revenue the Browns generate each season. It is still a few years until that becomes a reality, as the Browns will be playing out their current lease at the downtown stadium through 2028. But once they make the move to Brook Park, it may not take long for the team to start moving its way up the annual list of franchise values in the NFL.
USA Today
23-02-2025
- Science
- USA Today
Best Science Museum (2025) - USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
Photo courtesy of Tellus Science Museum No. 10: Tellus Science Museum - Cartersville, Georgia This 120,000-square-foot museum in Georgia is comprised of four main galleries dedicated to minerals, fossils, science in motion, and backyard science. Visitors to Tellus Science Museum can also explore space in the 120-seat digital planetarium, or gaze at the stars through a 20-inch telescope in the observatory. Other highlights include an 80-foot brontosaurus and a replica Apollo I capsule. Photo courtesy of Perot Museum of Nature and Science No. 9: Perot Museum of Nature and Science - Dallas, Texas Designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate Thom Mayne, this stunning 180,000-square-foot science museum on the outer edge of the Dallas Arts District boasts five floors of interactive exhibits focusing on everything from Earth and space to geology, paleontology, and engineering. Highlights include a children's museum with a dinosaur dig, an earthquake simulator, and a gallery of gems and minerals including the largest cut imperial topaz in the world. Photo courtesy of Great Lakes Science Center No. 8: Great Lakes Science Center - Cleveland, Ohio The Great Lakes Science Center offers a community where real scientific challenges provide a learning culture to encourage curiosity, creativity, and innovation. Visitors can explore plenty of hands-on exhibits, as well as the NASA Glenn Visitor Center. Photo courtesy of The Franklin Institute No. 7: The Franklin Institute - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The Franklin Institute is a hands-on science museum that seeks to create a passion for science and tech in everyone. It holds the distinction of being Pennsylvania's most visited museum and features many interactive exhibits that explore science — from sports to space — plus top-notch experiences and special exhibitions. Photo courtesy of Discovery World Milwaukee No. 6: Discovery World - Milwaukee, Wisconsin Discovery World is a science and technology center that the whole family will enjoy. The 120,000-square-foot space houses the Reiman Aquarium, as well as several hands-on exhibits that focus on two main areas: technology and aquatic biology. Photo courtesy of Saint Louis Science Center No. 5: Saint Louis Science Center - St. Louis, Missouri At Saint Louis Science Center, visitors can examine full-scale replicas of a Mars rover, observe sea creatures in the Pacific Coral Reef Aquarium, and watch live STEM demonstrations. Between 10 galleries featuring hundreds of interactive experiences, movies about aquatic animals, dinosaurs, and more in the OMNIMAX theater, and an impressive planetarium, there's always something more to discover at this museum. Photo courtesy of The Wild Center No. 4: The Wild Center - Tupper Lake, New York The Wild Center is situated on a beautiful 115-acre campus in the Adirondacks that's home to hundreds of animals. A 54,000-square-foot building houses the center's main exhibits, while trails, a private pond, and river frontage form the outdoor experience. From naturalist-led walks to animal encounters, there's always a special event happening here. Photo courtesy of Michigan Science Center No. 3: Michigan Science Center - Detroit, Michigan The Michigan Science Center promotes creative and dynamic STEM learning through a series of interactive exhibits. This institution in Detroit's Cultural Center Historic District features live shows, an IMAX Dome, 4D theater, planetarium, and exhibit space with more than 220 hands-on activities and exhibits. Photo courtesy of Exploratorium No. 2: Exploratorium - San Francisco, California San Francisco's Exploratorium is a public learning lab that invites visitors of all ages to experience over 700 interactive exhibits spread throughout several indoor and outdoor galleries. Visitors can listen to a 27-foot-tall wind-powered harp, take a selfie in a water droplet, and examine what looks like a giant painting but is actually a living terrarium brimming with colorful bacteria.
