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When it comes to draft night, the 'Deshaun Watson tariff' has hurt the Browns

When it comes to draft night, the 'Deshaun Watson tariff' has hurt the Browns

For the third year in a row, the Browns have no first-round picks in the NFL Draft. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about what he calls the "Watson tariff" – the 2022 trade for quarterback Deshaun Watson that will likely mean a quiet night for the team on Thursday.

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When it comes to draft night, the 'Deshaun Watson tariff' has hurt the Browns

When it comes to draft night, the 'Deshaun Watson tariff' has hurt the Browns

For the third year in a row, the Browns have no first-round picks in the NFL Draft. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about what he calls the "Watson tariff" – the 2022 trade for quarterback Deshaun Watson that will likely mean a quiet night for the team on Thursday.

Cavs feel the pressure after last season's early playoff exit: 'It's time to win a round'

Cavs feel the pressure after last season's early playoff exit: 'It's time to win a round'

The Cavaliers begin the playoffs on Saturday, hosting the Orlando Magic in a best-of-seven series. Ideastream Public Media's Amanda Rabinowitz talks with sports commentator Terry Pluto about the matchup. He says the team is feeling the pressure after last year's early playoff exit and stumbling after the All-Star break.

Pressure on pitchers to throw harder could be leading to more injuries like Bieber's

Pressure on pitchers to throw harder could be leading to more injuries like Bieber's

The Guardians are off to a fast start this season but the news of pitching ace Shane Bieber’s season-ending injury has had a ripple effect throughout baseball. Our sports commentator Terry Pluto dives into elbow ligament replacement, known as Tommy John surgery, and why injuries to pitchers seem to be piling up.

Iowa star Caitlin Clark driving ticket demand, interest in Cleveland's Final Four

Iowa star Caitlin Clark driving ticket demand, interest in Cleveland's Final Four

Sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about what generational college basketball star Caitlin Clark means to the sport and to the city of Cleveland as it gets set to host the NCAA Women's Final Four.

Guardians open the season with a new manager, a battered bullpen and questions

Guardians open the season with a new manager, a battered bullpen and questions

Our sports commentator Terry Pluto has concerns about the bullpen as the Guardians usher in a new era under first-time manager Stephen Vogt.

Kent State women, Akron men punch their tickets to March Madness

Kent State women, Akron men punch their tickets to March Madness

Terry Pluto talks about the struggle to get to the NCAA Tournament for mid-major teams and a former Akron coach going out on top.

Browns sign backup QB Jameis Winston, ending the short-lived Joe Flacco era

Browns sign backup QB Jameis Winston, ending the short-lived Joe Flacco era

Ideastream Public Media's commentator Terry Pluto talks about Deshaun Watson's new backup quarterback, Jameis Winston.

CSU women's basketball team excels on and off the court

CSU women's basketball team excels on and off the court

The CSU team with five engineering majors is looking for its second straight NCAA Tournament appearance, and commentator Terry Pluto says they're winning despite losing one of their best players.

Kyrie Irving, once a Cavaliers hero, became the 'odd' man who wanted out

Kyrie Irving, once a Cavaliers hero, became the 'odd' man who wanted out

Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about Kyrie Irving, one of the most important — and polarizing — players in franchise history.

John Carroll, CWRU men, Ashland women soar in college basketball rankings

John Carroll, CWRU men, Ashland women soar in college basketball rankings

Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about Northeast Ohio's nationally ranked smaller college basketball teams.

Akron Hoban has a 'Triple Crown' in coach, educator and principal T.K. Griffith

Akron Hoban has a 'Triple Crown' in coach, educator and principal T.K. Griffith

Coach T.K. Griffith just earned his 500th career win at Archbishop Hoban High School. Sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about Griffith, who also serves as an English teacher and principal.

New Browns offensive coordinator has been hired for a 'very weird job'

New Browns offensive coordinator has been hired for a 'very weird job'

Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about the complicated life of offensive coordinators as the Browns have hired Ken Dorsey to help run the offense.

New Browns offensive coordinator has been hired for a 'very weird job'

New Browns offensive coordinator has been hired for a 'very weird job'

Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about the complicated life of offensive coordinators as the Browns have hired Ken Dorsey to help run the offense.

Donovan Mitchell propels the new-look Cavs with 'unselfish basketball'

Donovan Mitchell propels the new-look Cavs with 'unselfish basketball'

Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto says injuries to Darius Garland and Evan Mobley forced the Cavs to make a change that has paid off.

Cleveland Guardians manager must 'grow and learn' along with his players

Cleveland Guardians manager must 'grow and learn' along with his players

Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about Guardians Manager Stephen Vogt's outlook as the young manager takes over for the legendary Terry Francona.

Browns QB next season is Watson, and Flacco shouldn't be the backup

Browns QB next season is Watson, and Flacco shouldn't be the backup

Ideastream's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about the Browns quarterback plan with Joe Flacco and Deshaun Watson, and why the team needs a different veteran QB.

Browns, Texans playoff game is a battle of unexpectedly great quarterbacks

Browns, Texans playoff game is a battle of unexpectedly great quarterbacks

Terry Pluto previews the Browns wild-card playoff game against the Texans, the intriguing quarterback matchup and why the Browns are on the road, despite having a better record than Houston.

Browns fans 'wacko for Flacco' as latest QB leads Cleveland to the brink of a playoff berth

Browns fans 'wacko for Flacco' as latest QB leads Cleveland to the brink of a playoff berth

Ideastream's sports commentator Terry Pluto discusses the wild ride that's led to the Browns on the brink of a playoff berth.

It makes sense for big schools like Ohio State to pay athletes directly

It makes sense for big schools like Ohio State to pay athletes directly

Commentator Terry Pluto weighs in on a new NCAA proposal that would allow Division I schools like Ohio State University to pay their athletes directly.

In the injury-riddled NFL, Joe Flacco arrives at the right time for the Browns

In the injury-riddled NFL, Joe Flacco arrives at the right time for the Browns

Despite a loss, Flacco, the fourth Browns quarterback of the season, was impressive in his team debut, boosting fans hopes for a playoff run.