Sports

The View Beyond Pluto: The Indians' Second Base Dilemma

By Amanda Rabinowitz • Aug 29, 2018

Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis has long been a fan-favorite, but the team has developed a dilemma this season.

"Based on when he's healthy, he plays well. When's he not, he doesn't," WKSU commentator Terry Pluto said.

Ohio State Allowed Urban Meyer To Meet With Team After Suspension

By & Mitch Stacy • Aug 28, 2018
Rick Scuteri / Associated Press

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer's current suspension and previous paid leave have restricted him from talking football with his staff and athletes during August with one exception — a team meeting the day after the suspension was announced.

Interim Ohio State Football Coach Not Interviewed In Urban Meyer Probe

By Mitch Stacy • Aug 28, 2018
Paul Vernon / Associated Press

The coordinator filling in for Urban Meyer while the Ohio State head coach serves a three game suspension said on Monday that investigators did not interview him as part of their probe on what Meyer knew about domestic violence allegations made against another assistant coach.

Co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Ryan Day in a news conference he had nothing to say about the investigation involving his boss as well as fired colleague Zach Smith, who had coached receivers.

Ryan Day Says Filling In For Urban Meyer 'Felt Like My Hair Was On Fire'

By • Aug 27, 2018
Paul Vernon / Associated Press

Speaking to the media for the first time since being named Ohio State’s interim head football coach, Ryan Day tried to describe a team that’s gotten stronger since being put under the national microscope.

Austin's Would-Be Major League Soccer Team Gets Its Name, Colors

By • Aug 23, 2018

Should Austin get a Major League Soccer franchise, it will be called Austin FC, Precourt Sports Ventures announced Wednesday.

For the uninitiated, FC stands for "football club."

Ohio State Trustees Set Wednesday Meeting To Decide Urban Meyer’s Fate

By Associated Press • Aug 20, 2018
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer watches Ohio State during its spring game on April 14, 2018 in Ohio Stadium.
Jay LaPrete / AP

Ohio State trustees have set a private Wednesday meeting to talk about the future of football coach Urban Meyer.

Scrutinized Part Of Urban Meyer's Contract May Be New Norm For College Coaches

By Associated Press • Aug 20, 2018
Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer instructs his team against Penn State on Oct. 28, 2017, in Columbus.
Jay LaPrete / AP

The investigation of how football coach Urban Meyer handled domestic violence accusations against an assistant has drawn attention to his obligation to report violations of Ohio State's sexual misconduct policy — a type of specificity becoming increasingly common in college athletic contracts, especially for highly paid coaches who are standard-bearers for their universities.

Austin City Council Votes To Move Forward With Major League Soccer Stadium

By • Aug 15, 2018

The Austin City Council voted to move ahead in negotiations with Major League Soccer and Precourt Sports Ventures to build a 20,000-seat stadium near the Domain.

The View From Pluto: How Fans Should Watch A Browns Preseason Game

By Amanda Rabinowitz • Aug 15, 2018

The Cleveland Browns are off to a promising start to the season. The team that went 0-16 last year kicked off the preseason last week with a win over the New York Giants. They’re also in the national spotlight, featured on the HBO documentary series, Hard Knocks.

But WKSU commentator Terry Pluto cautioned fans not to get too excited about the preseason. 

Austin MLS Team, Stadium Talks Go Into Extra Time With A Final Vote Expected Next Week

By • Aug 10, 2018

The Austin City Council halted debate over the proposed Major League Soccer (MLS) stadium after four hours and decided to call a special meeting for next Wednesday. Mayor Steve Adler promised an 11: 30 a.m. vote at that meeting to give the city and MLS clarity on where they are headed.

NFL Players Renew Anthem Protests As Preseason Starts

By • Aug 10, 2018

Updated at 10:30 a.m. ET

Several NFL players knelt, raised fists or simply refused to take the field during the playing of the national anthem as a controversial protest against police brutality dragged into the 2018 preseason.

As The Associated Press reports, in Philadelphia, Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins, who suspended his protest last December, and cornerback De'Vante Bausby, raised their fists while defensive end Chris Long stood with his arm around Jenkins' shoulder.

The View From Pluto: Why Kevin Love Wanted To Stay With The Cavs

By Amanda Rabinowitz • Aug 8, 2018

The Cavs in the post-LeBron James era are beginning to take shape.

The team has spent the summer developing its young prospects and is keeping a key piece of the 2016 championship team; Kevin Love is now under contract for the next five years.

WKSU commentator Terry Pluto says Love has always been the talk of trade rumors, and now he’s the face of the Cavs.

Love Wants To Stay

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