Terry’s Talkin’

Highlights: Why the Cavs could hit 70 wins, and why they shouldn't care about it; Evan Mobley is emerging as the prohibitive favorite for Defensive Player of the Year; What the comeback against the Celtics revealed about the Cavs; Comparing this year's Cavs with the LeBron James era; Picking a free-agent QB for the Browns: Who fits? A listener email: Will Myles Garrett's trade request impact free...

Highlights: Larry Dolan's undeniable legacy in Cleveland. Why the Cavs aren't liked in Las Vegas to win the NBA title. Ty Jerome has done more than impress this season -- he's made himself a lot of money. A listener joins the bandwagon, says fans should enjoy the current success without overthinking it. The complicated world of trading Myles Garrett (which the Browns say they won't do anyway). Ter...

Highlights: The Cavs are coming back strong after the All-Star break. De'Andre Hunter's trade has shaken the team's dynamics. Why Ben Simmons' game was not a fit for the Cavs. Can this version of the Cavs win it all? And would the old version have been able to win it all? Jim Tressel and his new job as Ohio's Lieutenant Governor; Aaron Rodgers and the Browns, and whether it would work; Myles Garre...

Highlights: Myles Garrett says he wants to be traded by the Browns: The case for, and against; Why Browns fans seem to be backing Garrett over his request; The state of the Browns in the eyes of the public; Terry on the similarities and differences between Garrett's request and Kyrie Irving's demand to be traded by the Cavs; A listener asks: What's Paul DePodesta's role in the Browns' struggles? A...

Highlights: News: Dean Wade is out at least a couple of weeks and probably more; A listener asks if the Cavs lost their way during their recent losing streak; What's in common between Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson and 1970s Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver;  How many All-Stars should the Cavs have: 3 or 4? Terry has a name to toss into the ring as the Browns seek a veteran quarterback; Bill Musgr...

Highlights: The Buckeyes' national championship, and what it says about Ryan Day, the team and Buckeye fans; What we can learn from Ohio State in the best and worst of times; Jim Tressel and how he set the stage for what came next in Columbus; Will Howard has earned newfound respect nationally, and in the eyes of some NFL teams; What the Browns and Buckeyes didn't have in common this season: clean...

Highlights: The Cavs are gaining national recognition similar to the Warriors; What makes OKC different; What Terry is seeing from the Cavs and Darius Garland; What we're looking forward to when the Cavs face the Thunder on Wednesday night; Who is the Thunder's coach and where did he come from? Why Deshaun Watson's injury allows the Browns to start fresh. What Terry thought of the Browns' answers...

Highlights: Listeners have sent in their favorite Cleveland sports moments of 2024. We have a couple, too; The Browns’ awful season limps to the finish line. What’s next? What Terry wants to see the Browns do after Sunday’s season finale vs. the Ravens; Should fans trust the team of Andrew Berry and Kevin Stefanski to fix this for 2025? Tim Bielik has four players Browns fans should watch during t...

Highlights Dorian Thompson Robinson is starting for the Browns against the Bengals. The Browns' options in 'distressed quarterbacks' for next season. Dorian Thompson Robinson needs to prove he can stay healthy and effective. The Browns need some explosive offensive players, even if Nick Chubb returns. Penalties, especially pre-snap, have been a major issue for the Browns. Here's why they should ha...

Highlights: Don't forget: Email us your favorite 2024 Cleveland sports moments, and your Cleveland sports predictions for 2025. Send them to sports@cleveland.com; The Cavs are 21-4 and on pace to potentially surpass their best season record (66-16 in 2008-09) with 68-69 wins; Will casual Cleveland shift their focus to the Cavs? They should; Evan Mobley is taking off. Here's what Terry is seeing; D...

Highlights:  What happened with Ohio State against Michigan on Saturday? Terry doesn't write a lot about OSU, but we spend a few minutes talking about the state of the Buckeye program and whether Ryan Day should be on the hot seat after another loss to the Wolverines. The Jameis Winston experience was on full display in Monday night's loss the Broncos. That's a good thing. Terry on why every passi...

Highlights: We invite listeners to email us with their favorite Cleveland sports moment of 2024, and their Cleveland sports predictions for 2025. Send them to our usual address, sports@cleveland.com, and put "Terry's Talkin'" in the subject line. We rank the five best Cavs players right now; Why the Cavs keep winning; Is the 3-point crazy NBA good for the NBA? Terry's thoughts on some changes he'd...

Highlights: Terry will talk at the Willoughby Hills Library on Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. He'll take questions, sign books and meet fans. The Cavs are entering some rarified air when it comes to winning streaks to start an NBA season; Frogs and "Cavalanches"; What does tonight's showdown vs. the Celtics mean in the big picture? A reader email about Ty Jerome and his history at the University of Virginia;...

Highlights: Terry will be at the Willoughby Hills Library on Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. He'll take questions, sign books and meet fans. It’s free; The Cavs are 12-0 and entering some elite company when it comes to winning streaks to start an NBA season. We have the list; The story of Ty Jerome and why he's come out of nowhere for this Cavs team; Donovan Mitchell's usage numbers and minutes numbers and wh...

Highlights: How the 7-0 Cavs are doing it;  The biggest surprise for Terry about the Cavs, and his biggest concern going forward; What Donovan Mitchell's postgame praise of Isaac Okoro means for team chemistry long term; A listener asks: Why do fast breaks look so different in the modern NBA? What do the Browns do with the rest of the 2024 season? It's too late in the season for the Browns seconda...

Highlights: The Browns' 29-24 win over the Ravens will long be remembered as a celebration of the life of Jim Donovan, the late voice of the Browns; Listener emails about what Jim Donovan meant to Browns fans everywhere; On the football front, what we learned Sunday about Jameis Winston, the Browns offense, and Deshaun Watson; Terry goes into the numbers for Watson, and those who've taken his plac...

Highlights: The state of the Browns after Deshaun Watson's season-ending injury Sunday; The fans who were out of line as Watson was carted off; the players who called them out; and what Tim Couch has to do with it; What should happen next with the Browns; The big decision: Keep Watson and bring him back for another run, or draft a QB of the future; Celebrating the surprising, entertaining 2024 Gua...

Highlights: The Guardians are down 0-2 to the Yankees: What are we learning about them? How Stephen Vogt is managing so far; What to expect from the Guardians in Games 3-5 in Cleveland; Who the Guards should put at catcher and in right field for Game 3; Were the Guardians right to leave Ben Lively off the ALCS roster, although he's been added with the injury to Alex Cobb? Should the Browns bench D...

Highlights: Terry's take on Tarik Skubal of the Tigers, and Emmanuel Clase as the Guardians and Detroit continue their AL Division Series; The Guardians' midseason acquisitions might be the best in baseball, as we've seen so fare in the ALDS; The unexpected defensive skills of Jhonkensy Noel;  What Terry thinks of Terry Francona taking over as manager of the Cincinnati Reds; Making a lineup: David...

Highlights: The Browns are struggling with a 1-3 record and fan frustration is palpable. Did the Browns need a "new" offense? Baker Mayfield's success in Tampa Bay raises questions about his time in Cleveland. The No. 1 most urgent issue facing the Browns; The Guardians are gearing up for the playoffs. Who's their best matchup option? Donovan Mitchell's commitment to the Cavs has opened up all kin...

Highlights: The Guardians have secured their playoff spot. How should they start prepping the pitching staff for the ALDS? The pitching factory, and especially the bullpen, has made all the difference for the Guardians; Would Josh Naylor stay in Cleveland longer-term for a Jose Ramirez-type discount? Not looking back with hindsight, we look ahead to what Kevin Stefanski can do to unlock Deshaun Wa...

Highlights: Jose Ramirez keeps piling up numbers and joining some elite company; If Ramirez doesn't win an American League MVP award, he's still in some elite company: Many Hall of Famers haven't done it. Why Stephen Vogt has had the right touch; What Terry saw in the Browns offense during the win in Jacksonville; Can the Browns get Deshaun Watson to be at his best, and stay in the pocket? Penalti...

Highlights: How bad were the Browns in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys? Was the offense even worse than the stats look? Why sometimes going from "good to great" means a step back is required first; The special teams star of Sunday's loss for the Browns; We know Deshaun Watson is tough. Does he need to be protected from himself? As Terry saw during training camp, presnap penalties were an issue; Steve...

Highlights: Terry has an appearance coming up on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Dover Public Library in Dover, Ohio, at 6:30 p.m. You can sign up here. What Matthew Boyd and Alex Cobb have meant to the Guardians' pitching staff; What Alex Cobb's approach to his perfect game says about the Guardians; Kyle Manzardo's arrival; a potential nickname for him; and who's winning the Aaron Civale deal; Who sh...

Highlights: Terry will be appearing on Thursday (Aug. 29) at the Niles McKinley Library, 6 p.m. It's free. The address is 40 N. Main Street, Niles, Ohio. What can Chris Antonetti and the front office do, if anything, to help the Guardians win the division? Inside the numbers, which are rough; Why Terry thinks the Guardians shouldn't try José Ramírez at the leadoff spot and give Steven Kwan a diffe...