Episodes

  • Atkinson goes from Warriors "grad school" to Cavaliers bench

    Atkinson goes from Warriors "grad school" to Cavaliers bench
    Jun 26 2024
    The Cavaliers are set to hire Kenny Atkinson as head coach, replacing J.B. Bickerstaff, leaning on his player development credentials and time with Golden State. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about what Atkinson brings to Cleveland.
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    10 mins
  • Browns end "internal discord" by extending contracts of Andrew Berry, Kevin Stefanski

    Browns end "internal discord" by extending contracts of Andrew Berry, Kevin Stefanski
    Jun 12 2024
    The days of internal discord with the Browns appear to be over. That’s the term owner Jimmy Haslam used in 201 to describe the problems with the team in 2018. Ideastream Public Media's ports commentator Terry Pluto says the blame game within the Browns has ended with General Manager Andrew Berry and Head Coach Kevin Stefanski, who agreed to contract extensions last week.
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    9 mins
  • Cavaliers taking their time in search to replace J.B. Bickerstaff

    Cavaliers taking their time in search to replace J.B. Bickerstaff
    Jun 5 2024
    The Cavs are considering many candidates as the head coaching search approaches its third week. Ideastream Public Media’s sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about a few names on the growing list.
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    9 mins
  • Rookie manager Steven Vogt inspires hot Cleveland Guardians to 'go the hard 90'

    Rookie manager Steven Vogt inspires hot Cleveland Guardians to 'go the hard 90'
    May 29 2024
    The Guardians are off to one of the best starts in franchise history. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto says the poise of rookie manager Stephen Vogt and some similarities with former manager Terry Francona are big reasons why.
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    13 mins
  • The Lindor trade worked out for the Cleveland Guardians, thanks to José Ramirez

    The Lindor trade worked out for the Cleveland Guardians, thanks to José Ramirez
    May 22 2024
    It's been more than three years since Cleveland traded star shortstop Francisco Lindor to the New York Mets. As the two teams face each other this week, Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto revisits how that trade has played out, from the money to the stats.
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    9 mins
  • Looking at the playoffs through 'hopeful lenses' as the Cavs face elimination in Boston

    Looking at the playoffs through 'hopeful lenses' as the Cavs face elimination in Boston
    May 15 2024
    The Cavs are facing elimination Wednesday night in Boston in the NBA playoffs. The Celtics have a 3-1 series lead and a loss could lead to a complicated offseason for Cleveland. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about finding optimism in the series, particularly after the injuries to Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen.
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    12 mins
  • Cavs must help Donovan Mitchell to have a chance against Boston

    Cavs must help Donovan Mitchell to have a chance against Boston
    May 8 2024
    The Cavs were blown out in their Eastern Conference semifinal series opener in Boston Tuesday night, 120-95. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about this tough test for a team that's coming off its first playoff series win without LeBron James since 1993.
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    5 mins
  • Cavs get complete team effort in hard-fought Game 5 win over Orlando

    Cavs get complete team effort in hard-fought Game 5 win over Orlando
    May 1 2024
    After getting blown out the last two games in Orlando, the Cavs pulled off a much-needed win over the Magic Tuesday night, 104-103. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto said the team came together to grind out the Game 5 win.
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    4 mins