The View from Pluto

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Commentator Terry Pluto talks about Glenville football coach Ted Ginn's remarkable impact and what another championship title would mean to the school and to Cleveland.

Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about how the banged-up Browns keep finding success on both sides of the ball, even with a rookie quarterback.

After one of the Browns' biggest wins, fans are again feeling heartbreak as the franchise quarterback is lost for the season.

A wild Browns win over Baltimore Sunday has kept their hopes alive for a division title. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto has the midseason report on the 6-3 Browns.

Terry Pluto discusses why the Cleveland Guardians hired Stephen Vogt, a former major league catcher with little coaching experience, to replace future Hall of Fame Manager Terry Francona.

Sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about how the Browns, especially head coach Kevin Stefanski, are handling the ongoing uncertainty surrounding quarterback Deshaun Watson.

As the Cleveland Cavaliers begin the season Wednesday in Brooklyn, commentator Terry Pluto talks about why he believes the Cavs' rebuilding approach makes them worth rooting for.

Terry Pluto shares what he learned from his recent conversation with former pro golfer Renee Powell, who has spent the last 30 years teaching at her family's Clearview Golf Course in East Canton.

Commentator Terry Pluto is upbeat about the Cavs despite last season's early playoff exit and questions about Donovan Mitchell's future.

Sports commentator Terry Pluto looks at the void in the Browns backfield and the long comeback road ahead for running back Nick Chubb.

As Guardians manager Terry Francona winds down his likely Hall-of-Fame career, commentator Terry Pluto reflects on the baseball lifer's 11 years in Cleveland.

Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto said hope has turned to despair once again for Browns fans, after another loss in Pittsburgh and a season-ending injury to star running back Nick Chubb.

After the resounding 24-3 season-opening win against Cincinnati, the Browns play on Monday Night Football in Pittsburgh, where they haven't won a regular season game since 2003.

As the Browns open the season on Sunday against Cincinnati, sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about the high expectations for the team and high stakes for Head Coach Kevin Stefanski.

Our sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about Cade York, Dustin Hopkins and the Browns' seemingly never-ending quest for the team's first reliable kicker since Phil Dawson.

Ideastream sports commentator Terry Pluto believes the team has a future star in Chase DeLauter, a top draft pick who's turning heads with the Lake County Captains.

From retreats to joint practices, sports commentator Terry Pluto discusses how NFL teams try to figure out the best way to prepare for a very physically demanding season.

Sports commentator Terry Pluto looks into why the Guardians became sellers at the trade deadline and what the front office hopes to accomplish this season and in 2024.

As Browns training camp opens, sports commentator Terry Pluto said there are high stakes surrounding controversial quarterback DeShaun Watson's first full season in Cleveland.

Sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about the what he believes is the most difficult draft in pro sports and the Guardians' strategy for picking players.

Avoiding the "frenzy" of scrambling to sign big names on the opening day of free agency, the Cavs made a couple of moves aimed at strengthening their core.

Sports commentator Terry Pluto said two undrafted college basketball players with Northeast Ohio roots have been given chances to prove themselves on short NBA contracts.

Terry Pluto reflects on the Cavs' historic comeback seven years ago this week, and how a new era in the NBA should give Cleveland fans hope for another title.

After eclipsing 200 career home runs, José Ramírez has developed a special relationship with Cleveland and with the franchise, says Ideastream Public Media sports commentator Terry Pluto.

Terry Pluto says the Guardians will likely trade Shane Bieber to try to get a hitter to keep the team in the division race.

Case Western Reserve University's men's tennis team made history by winning the school's first-ever Division III national title, led by longtime coach Todd Wojtkowski.

In his book "Browns Town 1964," Terry Pluto uncovered the reason Jim Brown abruptly retired from the NFL at age 29.

Commentator Terry Pluto had a candid conversation with former Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar about the long-term effects of dozens of concussions during his career.

The Cavs begin the offseason searching for answers following a disappointing playoff run. But commentator Terry Pluto says the future is bright.

A team built on defense and rebounding, the Cavs have been outhustled by New York to fall into a 3-1 series hole.

A familiar face and two-time coach with the Cavs, Mike Brown has led the Sacramento Kings to the playoffs for the first time since 2006.

Sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about the Cavs-Knicks matchup and why the NBA Playoffs are different from other sports.

Major League Baseball's new pitch clock is speeding up games, and sports commentator Terry Pluto believes that's working to Cleveland's advantage.

Commentator Terry Pluto looks at the sustained success of the Eagles (36-0), who play for the Division II championship title against the No. 6 Minnesota-Duluth (32-3) on Saturday, April 1.