Latest news with #JoshHarris'
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Commanders' president says new stadium will be 'crown jewel' of Washington, D.C.
The Washington Commanders meant business in their recent search for a team president. Managing partner Josh Harris' search landed on Mark Clouse in December. While that name may be unfamiliar to football fans, Clouse is a giant in the business world and was considered a slam-dunk hire for Harris and the Commanders. Before coming to Washington, Clouse most recently served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Campbell's Company, overseeing iconic brands such as Campbell's, Goldfish, Rao's, Pepperidge Farm, and others. Once he began, Clouse immediately jumped into the Commanders' search for a new stadium. The Commanders have agreed to a deal with Washington, D.C., to build the new stadium at the RFK Stadium site in the District. While it seems like a formality, it's still not a done deal as the D.C. Council must approve the agreement. On Monday, we finally heard from Clouse publicly for the first time since arriving in Washington at the Economic Club luncheon. Clouse conveyed that the Commanders have big plans for the new stadium that go beyond football. 'Much more than just simply building a stadium,' Clouse said via Mark Segraves of NBC 4 in Washington, D.C. 'This is an opportunity to take 180 acres that should be the crown jewel of the District and turn it into both an economic and community engine that is going to be absolutely part of the roadmap for the future, and living into that, but in a contemporary, relevant way that feels like you are at the absolutely premiere facility in all of sports." Both sides want more than a football stadium. D.C. understands that building a new stadium would only be the start, as they could host events year-round, including concerts, other sporting events, and so much more. This would help create jobs in the District, and the new stadium would also bring shopping and housing options. For their part, the Commanders are willing to pay for over half of what the project will cost, leaving less burden for D.C. taxpayers. And yes, the new stadium will have a roof. 'There is a roof on the stadium, and I think that's gonna enable us to bring, you know, 30-to-40 world-class events,' Clouse said. 'I mean, we will be the only roofed facility of this size in the Mid-Atlantic, and so, you know, whether that's Taylor Swift or the Final Four or — any WWE wrestling fans out there? — WrestleMania could come, but we are going to be able to host everything that's in the city on a national stage. And because of that roof, it gives us a chance to actually create a pipeline of jobs and development.' This is a deal everyone involved wants. Multiple members of the D.C. Council have gone on record saying they will vote in favor of the stadium. However, other members have said they are against the new stadium. Clouse, unlike Washington's previous team presidents, appears to be able to get things done. This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders' president says new stadium will be 'crown jewel' of D.C.
Washington Post
17-04-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Commanders and the D.C. government are in talks on a stadium deal, AP source says
The NFL's Washington Commanders and the District of Columbia are in discussions about a new football stadium in the nation's capital, a person with knowledge of talks said Wednesday. No deal has been finalized yet, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because there was no agreement in place. The team has been looking for a new stadium for several years, and that search moved to a new level when Josh Harris' group bought the Commanders from previous owner Dan Snyder in 2023. Places in Washington, Virginia and Maryland have all been under consideration. The site of old RFK Stadium is believed to be the preferred destination. The Washington NBC affiliate reported Wednesday that the team and D.C. government were close on an agreement to build there, with the framework of a deal north of $3 billion. 'In the coming days, we will share more on our growth agenda by highlighting our next budget to grow D.C. and outlining a plan to realize abundant opportunities at our RFK (site) as we forge ahead with shaping D.C.'s future economy,' D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's office said in a statement. Getting back to the franchise's former home is a path that included Harris and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell lobbying lawmakers on Capitol Hill in December to pass legislation to transfer the 170-plus acres of land from the federal government to D.C. It made it through Congress at the eleventh hour, and former President Joe Biden signed it into law in early January. The Commanders' lease at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, runs through 2027. Harris called 2030 a 'reasonable target' for a new stadium. The team played at RFK Stadium, 2 miles (3.22 kilometers) east of the Capitol, from 1961-96 before moving to Maryland. Harris and several co-owners , including Mitch Rales and Mark Ein, grew up as Washington football fans during that era, which included the glory days of three Super Bowl championships from 1982-91. ___ AP NFL:
Associated Press
16-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Commanders and the D.C. government are in talks on a stadium deal, AP source says
The NFL's Washington Commanders and the District of Columbia are in discussions about a new football stadium in the nation's capital, a person with knowledge of talks said Wednesday. No deal has been finalized yet, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because there was no agreement in place. The team has been looking for a new stadium for several years, and that search moved to a new level when Josh Harris' group bought the Commanders from previous owner Dan Snyder in 2023. Places in Washington, Virginia and Maryland have all been under consideration. The site of old RFK Stadium is believed to be the preferred destination. The Washington NBC affiliate reported Wednesday that the team and D.C. government were close on an agreement to build there, with the framework of a deal north of $3 billion. A spokesperson for D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser declined comment. A message sent to the Commanders seeking comment was not immediately returned. Getting back to the franchise's former home is a path that included Harris and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell lobbying lawmakers on Capitol Hill in December to pass legislation to transfer the 170-plus acres of land from the federal government to D.C. It made it through Congress at the eleventh hour, and former President Joe Biden signed it into law in early January. The Commanders' lease at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, runs through 2027. Harris called 2030 a 'reasonable target' for a new stadium. The team played at RFK Stadium, 2 miles (3.22 kilometers) east of the Capitol, from 1961-96 before moving to Maryland. Harris and several co-owners, including Mitch Rales and Mark Ein, grew up as Washington football fans during that era, which included the glory days of three Super Bowl championships from 1982-91. ___ AP NFL:
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NFL Preps First-Down Tech for 2025, Chain Gang Sidelined
The NFL expects to adopt automated measurement of potential first-down calls in 2025, league officials told reporters on Wednesday, but fans will still have plenty of chances to get irrationally upset with human refs. While cameras will replace the chain gang in determining whether the first down line-to-gain was reached—a major tech development for the league—live game officials will continue to spot the football between plays. The physical chains will remain on NFL sidelines in 2025, both as a backup in case of tech failure and as a persistent aid for players and coaches. According to CBS Sports, competition committee sign-off is required for the new policy to go into effect. More from NFLPA Report Cards: Josh Harris' Commanders Leap From Last to 11th Fanatics 'Hype Drop' Strategy Is Scoring First-Time Customers City of Cleveland Asks for Dismissal of Browns Stadium Lawsuit The NFL tested Sony Hawk-Eye technology during the 2024 preseason, though some complained about the time required for certain checks. According to NFL data, the automated process takes an average of 30 seconds, compared to 75 seconds for the existing manual process. The league said an average of 12 old-school measurements were made during each week of the regular season. 'Our general philosophy around any innovation is it really has to improve upon the process that we currently have,' NFL SVP of football business and innovation strategy Kimberly Fields said in an interview in August. '[Otherwise], we're not going to roll it out or test it.' Replay technicians in the NFL's review center will train with the system during the upcoming UFL season, while broadcasters and stadium presenters will have the NFL preseason to adjust to the new flow. Hawk-Eye technology is already used by others, including major tennis tournaments and the NBA. In tennis, Hawk-Eye boasts an average accuracy within a couple millimeters, though that hasn't totally prevented controversy. The tool is currently being tested for use in MLB strike zone reviews. The NFL system relies on six cameras with 8k resolution installed in each stadium. NFL play still presents myriad challenges to a potentially fully automated ball-spotting system. While NFL game balls include position-tracking microchips, identifying the correct spot requires a combination of recognizing when a player is down, the orientation of the prolate spheroid at that point, and so on. 'There are a combination of factors there, but I do think that technology will exist sometime in the future,' NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said during his annual pre-Super Bowl press conference, when asked about automated first-down calls. 'We're continuing a lot with our partners. It's how to advance that as quickly as possible so we can get to that place.' Best of MLS Franchise Valuations Ranking List: From LAFC to CF Montréal Tennis Prize Money Tracker: Which Player Has Earned the Most in 2025? Who Is Josh Harris, the Washington Commanders' Owner?
