The National Arena League announced Thursday that Antonio Brown's Albany Empire will be booted out of the league over failing to meet financial obligations.
ushered in a new era when he became part-owner of the National Arena League’s Albany Empire this year – in the same city where his father, Eddie Brown, starred for in the 1990s.The National Arena League announced Thursday that the Empire has been kicked out of the league for failing its financial obligations and will adjust the rest of the 2023 schedule to finish out the season.
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown poses for photographers after the game between the Atlanta Hawks and the L.A. Clippers at State Farm Arena on March 11, 2022, in Atlanta. "After exhausting all avenues, the NAL board of owners have decided unanimously to terminate the membership agreement of the Albany Empire," the league said in a lengthy statement published on its website."The decision was reached after an emergency conference call of the members in good standing to discuss the Empire’s failure to pay their league mandated and overdue assessments.
Antonio Brown poses during the SprayGround 2022 Pop Up Fashion Show at Times Square on September 8, 2022 in New York City."Once the league was alerted of Mr. Brown’s intentions, an emergency conference call was set up. During the call, it was decided to give the Empire until Thursday at noon to make their payment, after which time the league would be forced to cancel their home game with Jacksonville, and terminate their membership in the National Arena League effective immediately.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown walks off the field after throwing his equipment into the stands while his team is on offense during the third quarter against the New York Jets, January 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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