SPORTS SIDE BAR

With Captain Bill out on assignment Dave sits in with Dan Tonelli and Jim Vilk - The Sports In Review Podcast extra crew to talk about the Browns victory, the Steelers, kickers, and a myriad of sports subjects.

This Week Captain Bill and Dave open up with World Series talk with the dodgers on a roll heading to New York. There's talk of the passing of Cleveland Sportscaster, Jim Donavan. And then there's talk about the "NEW" Cleveland Browns who emerged this week. Is it for real? Was Coach Stefanski forced to give up the play calling?

Today Captain Bill and Dave talk about the collapse of Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns and their ridiculous personnel and play calling decisions. Then there's a bit of time to talk about the bit of a disappointing ending to and exciting baseball season for the Guradians.

Today Captain Bill and Dave talk about the Cleveland Guardians and their run into the ALCS. And how they outplayed ALL expectations this season. And then there's the Browns. With the easy part of the season over, is there a way to right the ship?

Today the Captain Bill and Dave talk about the best and the worst of Cleveland Sports. The best being the Guardians and the worst is the present version of the Cleveland Browns. We also talk a bit about Charlie Hustle, Pete Rose.

With Captain Bill back from assignment it's all about the amazing Guardians season and how they not only made it to the play offs but also winning the season and the second top seed in the American League. Then there's the Browns. We don't know how to describe it but we do anyway.

This week with Captain Bill still on assignment Dave talks with Tim Davisson about the Guardians successful season and the exciting exciting Cavs season. The Bobby Binkley checks in on the Browns loss.

This week with Captain Bill on assignment Bobby Binkley (Gee that name sounds familiar) sits in with Dave and discusses a plethora of topics including the Browns, DeShaun Watson, the new stadium, the Guardians heading into the playoffs and more.

This week Captain Bill and Dave talk about the senseless loss of the Blue Jackets Johnny Gaudreau. Then it's onto the tragic (but predicted) loss of the Cleveland Browns. Also talk about other games including the North AFC Division. And there's still a spot of time to talk about the up and down Guardians.

Today Captain Bill and Dave talk about the retirement of Browns announcer Jim Donovan and is followed up with our season Browns prediction. We even squeeze in some Guardians talk.

This week Captain Bill and Dave are taking MLB and the Olympics and Dave even has a lucid idea about it -for once. Th Guardians are still (barely) hanging on to the lead in the American League Central. The Browns, injuries, and DeShawn who? Nick Mileti passes and Colt McCoy retires. That's an awful lot for 1 hour!

This week Captain Bill tells all about the road trip to Milwaukie to see the sights and the Cleveland Guardians and the Brewers play. He also stopped by and visited the Bobblehead Hall of Fame. And we take a look at the on again / off again Guardians..

Harbaugh suspended for 1 year???? What a joke! Then Captain Bill and Dave are on to the Browns preseason game and the Domed Stadium. The Guardians are hanging in. The passing of golf great Juan 'Chi Chi' Rodriguez. And even a bit about the Olympics.

After they decide what does and does not taste like chicken, Captain Bill and Dave talk about the trade deadline moves made by the best record in all MLB Cleveland Guardians. The Browns are back in Berea and DeShaun Watson spend time wining about the fans who do not love him. Also a bit on the new NBC/ESPN/Prime basketball contract that left TNT out in the cold.

Captain Bill and Dave talk about what the Guardians will or won't do with the trading deadline in a couple of hours. What about (Trevor Bauer)? The Browns and the dome? Watching Olympics anyone? Are horses and frogs athletes?

Captain Bill and Dave talk about the baseball and the All Star Game and then shift to the recent slump of the Guardians. Then there's the contract extensions on the Cav's. The Browns begin spring training and here come the Olympics.

It's All-Star Week for baseball with 5 Guardians representing the team (the most since 1954). Captain Bill and Dave take a look at the recent state of the team, Then the draft comes Travis Bazzana. but who is he? They also look at mascots and the Mascot Hall of Fame. There's even a moment to congratulate Ernie Ells for winning the Firestone Course tournament.

This week with the All Star break coming up there's a lot of baseball talk with 5 Guardians representing Cleveland. With a 2% chance, the Guards also have the #1 pick in the upcoming baseball Draft. The Cavs are trying to get things figured out with the new coach. And the Olympics are coming.

This week Captain Bill & Dave look at how Bickerstaff is out in Cleveland and in in Detroit as Adkinson is in Cleveland as new head coach. There's talk about the real reason reigning Hot Dog eating champion is no longer eligible to compete as eating champion. Panthers Win the Stanley Cup. And a bit about the Guardians who are STILL in first place.

This week Captain Bill and Dave pay tribute to the late, great "Say Hey" kid, Willie Mays. They also spend time looking at the American League leading Cleveland Guardians. And still have something left on the table for the Cavs

After Captain Bill and Dave get past their run ins with the law they go on to celebrate the life of Jerry West. They also look at the rankings of all the Major league Baseball teams. Take a look at the Guardians week and then still have a minute to complain about the J. B. Bickerstaff firing.

This week Captain Bill and Dave talk about how athletes are guilty until proven guilty. Then we cover the Top Ohio Sports Scandales. Then on to the 50th anniversary of Nickle Beer Night in Municiple Stadium. and wrap up with our division leading Cleveland Guardians.

Captain Bill and Dave pay a tribute the late Bill Walton. Where is the Cavs new coach search going. The Guardians just keep rolling along. The NFL is considering adding an 18th game in the season.

This week we take a look at the Cavs Exit from the playoffs and perhaps the exit of J. B. Bickerstaff. AND the Browns schedule is out. AND what about those Guardians? AND you have to listen to find out what else.

This week ... The Cavs are down 2-1 in round 2 of the NBA playoffs. Did Bickerstaff do enough to earn another year as head coach? Will Donivan Mitchell sign his extension or is he now trade bate? The Browns want 600 million from the state for their new stadium in Brookpark. The Guardians and the AL Central.