Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Browns NFL playoff game will be on DirecTV, AT&T U-verse after all
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Local DirecTV, DirecTV Stream and AT&T U-verse customers will be able to watch the Cleveland Browns take on the Houston Texans in the opening game of the NFL Playoffs after all.
The satellite, cable and streaming provider and Tegna, the owner of WKYC Channel 3 and 63 other stations across the nation, announced Saturday that they have come to a new multi-year distribution agreement, ending a nearly two-month blackout. A Tegna spokesperson confirmed WKYC is being restored to the three DirecTV-owned services “as we speak.”
“DirecTV and Tegna greatly appreciate the patience of their subscribers and viewers,” the two companies said in a joint press release.
“We will continue to work with station owners and networks to align the price customers pay with the value they receive,” added a DirecTV spokesperson in a statement to Deadline.
The resolution was welcome news to Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), who urged the chief executives of Tegna and AT&T to return to the negotiating table in a letter to the FCC earlier this week.
“Ohioans don’t care about contract disputes between TV executives – they want to be able to check the local weather, cheer on their favorite teams, and stay up to date on local news without disruption,” Brown wrote in a statement. “I am glad the parties came to their senses and ended this in time for the Browns to beat the Texans.”
Local DirecTV subscribers had not been able to watch WKYC, the Cleveland-area NBC affiliate, since Nov. 30 when the contract between the TV provider and Tegna expired. Both sides went back and forth, blaming the other for the impasse as it stretched on for nearly two months. Carriage disputes, which concern the fees that satellite, streaming and cable providers pay networks or station owners for the right to carry programming on their distribution platforms, have become increasingly common in recent years.
The situation caused much consternation among some local Browns fans when it was announced that the team’s opening-round playoff game — its first postseason contest in three years — would be broadcast on NBC. Fans and bars alike scrambled to find a way to watch the game, signing up for a free trial or short-term subscription to an alternative streaming service or purchasing an over-the-air antenna. Turns out, they didn’t have to.
The Browns and Texans kick off in Houston at 4:30 p.m. For viewers who don’t have access to NBC, the game will also be available on Peacock, NFL+ or in Spanish on Telemundo.
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Cleveland, OH – Snow showers are expected to return to Northeast Ohio Thursday morning, bringing slick conditions to area roadways. Drivers along I-90 and other major routes should prepare for reduced visibility and icy spots as temperatures linger near freezing.
According to the National Weather Service, light snow will fall intermittently through the morning hours before giving way to cloudy skies. Highs will reach just 34°F with light winds from the northwest, making for a cold and damp day. Residents are advised to allow extra travel time during the morning commute and to exercise caution while driving.
By Thursday night, temperatures will drop to 31°F with an increased chance of snow showers after midnight. Accumulations are expected to be minimal, with less than half an inch likely in most areas. However, conditions will worsen heading into Friday.
Snow showers will intensify Friday morning, potentially mixing with rain before transitioning to all snow by the afternoon. Highs will peak near 37°F, but a sharp drop in temperatures late in the day could create dangerous refreezing on untreated roads.
Looking ahead, Cleveland can expect colder weather this weekend, with highs around 30°F on Saturday and just 27°F on Sunday. Snow showers will taper off by Saturday evening, but Sunday’s biting wind chills will make for a frigid close to the week.
Stay up to date on road conditions and prepare for winter travel by checking local weather updates.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland police are searching for an “armed and dangerous” suspect in the deadly shooting of a 32-year-old man Tuesday evening.
According to police, Nicholas Mizikar was found shot to death inside a SUV in the city’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood.
Cleveland police said their investigation led them to William Abney, 28, who is now wanted for aggravated murder.
Cleveland police say Abney is accused of shooting Mizikar twice at point blank range, killing him instantly.
The shooting happened around 10:40 p.m. in the 2600 block of Saratoga Avenue.
According to police, Abney’s last known address is on Fairville Avenue in Cleveland.
He is also known to frequent the area where the murder took place.
Abney is described by police 5-feet-9 and 150 pounds.
Investigators say he is considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information on Abney’s whereabouts is asked to contact Cleveland police.
You can also contact U.S. Marshals at 1-866-4-WANTED.
A reward may be available.
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COLUMBUS CREW VS. INTER MIAMI CF
Your 2024 Leagues Cup Champion, Columbus Crew, will be taking on the reigning 2024 Supporter’s Shield winners, Inter Miami CF, in an MLS Regular Season matchup in Cleveland, OH at Huntington Bank Field on Saturday, April 19 at 4:30pm!
Don’t miss your chance to see this historic match in of the Crew and Inter Miami!
PRIORITY PRESALE TICKETS: Will be available starting January 13, 2025.
GENERAL PUBLIC TICKETS: Will become available on January 14, 2025.
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