Antonio Brown's Albany Empire kicked out of National Arena League after failure to pay dues and fines

Antonio Brown became the majority owner of the Albany Empire in April but failed to make required monthly payments to the league and pay fines.
The National Arena League terminated Brown's ownership and membership agreement after the Empire missed the May 15 payment and did not pay a $1,000 fine.
Brown initially paid the April assessment but questioned it and his representatives denied he owned the team.
There were also reports of players and coaches not being paid under Brown's ownership.
Brown has been out of the NFL since leaving the Buccaneers in 2022 and had vowed to play for the Empire but did not.