The most recent accusation of wrongdoing by the Washington Commanders entails stealing from the league’s different 31 groups.
The Commanders didn't hand over to the NFL the complete 40 p.c of ticket gross sales from dwelling video games to be added to the pot and dispersed evenly amongst visiting groups, in line with a FrontOfficeSports.com report. So, Washington is alleged to have skimmed off the highest whereas getting its full 1/thirty second of the pie from different groups’ dwelling video games.
The Home Oversight Committee that has been investigating the Commanders and proprietor Daniel Snyder for months courting again to allegations of sexual misconduct and a hostile work surroundings has expanded its scope, in line with the report citing two nameless sources, claiming one individual knowledgeable Congress of the ticket scheme.
If the allegations are confirmed correct, it could possibly be the “loss of life knell” for Snyder’s possession, a league supply advised Professional Soccer Discuss. House owners can vote to pressure one other to promote below excessive circumstances.
Washington reported the second-lowest attendance (52,751 followers per recreation) within the league for the 2021 season. Different recreation revenues reminiscent of concessions and parking should not pooled to be shared league-wide.
“My understanding is that the early returns of ticket gross sales are going very nicely in Washington,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell advised reporters on the house owners’ conferences final week, per Entrance Workplace Sports activities. “They're making loads of progress. We're very optimistic going into the season.”
Goodell additionally mentioned final week that Snyder “has not been concerned in day-to-day operations” since he was levied a $10 million wonderful and ceded management to his spouse Tanya in July 2021. The Washington Submit refuted that report and mentioned Snyder is operating the group each day.
Income from ticket gross sales is factored into making the league’s annual wage cap.
The NFL declined touch upon the report of a ticket scheme.
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