The majority owners of the Dallas Mavericks filed suit Tuesday against Dallas Stars ownership, accusing the franchise of breaching its lease and blocking long-overdue upgrades to American Airlines Center.

Dallas Sports Group said the improvements are critical to preserving the fan experience and the venue's future.

A statement released by the Stars called the lawsuit "nothing short of an attempted hostile takeover of the management of the AAC," and that the "lawsuit seeks to marginalize the Dallas Stars to the role of a mere tenant," driving the team out of Dallas.

The Stars also announced it filed a lawsuit to restore normal operations at the AAC and prevent the Mavericks' "attempted hostile takeover."

Petition filed in business court

DSG filed a petition Tuesday in Texas Busines

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