Multiple sources have told Tom Reed at The Plain Dealer the
Browns are entering into a long-term deal to have their games broadcast on WKNR
850/AM, WKRK 92.3/FM and WNCX 98.5/FM. The franchise’s games had been aired on
Clear Channel Communication stations since they returned in 1999.
The Browns, who declined comment, are expected to make an
announcement on Thursday, a source said.
Browns play-by-play voice Jim Donovan, along with analyst
Doug Dieken, will continue in their roles on the team's new radio homes WKNR,
WKRK and WNCX.
The most unusual aspect of the agreement is that WKNR (ESPN)
and WKRK (CBS) are rival sports talk stations. They entered into negotiations
with the Browns bidding against each other, a source said, but at some point
decided to join forces against Clear Channel, which had broadcast Browns games
on flagship WMMS 100.7/FM and simulcast on WTAM 1100/AM.
The agreement allows the Browns to be aired on AM and FM
stations without worries of a conflict with Indians games. That occasionally
was a problem on WTAM.
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