Sports

How the Indians Can Rise Above a Painful, Cost-Cutting Offseason

By editor • Oct 21, 2020

The Cleveland Indians are facing a tough offseason after another early exit from the playoffs and steep financial losses because of the pandemic. But a closer look at one of the teams in the World Series underway this week may offer fans some hope. WKSU’s sports commentator Terry Pluto says it's going to be a painful offseason, but there is some hope the team can rise above.

Huge losses

No Marching Band, Brutus Buckeye At Ohio State Football Games This Fall

By • Oct 20, 2020
Ohio State Marching Band drum major performs at halftime of an Ohio State football game
Kevin Fitzsimons / Ohio State University

There are even more changes coming to Ohio State football games this fall, as the university announced Monday that home games will not include performances from the marching band, cheerleaders or the school's well-known mascot.

At Four Rings, LeBron James is Now Chasing the Title of the Greatest of All Time

By Amanda Rabinowitz • Oct 14, 2020

LeBron James reignited the debate over who is the greatest basketball player of all time as he nabbed his fourth NBA title Sunday after leading his Los Angeles Lakers through a season of adversity. WKSU sports commentator Terry Pluto says it was a hard fought championship in more ways than one.

Turning around the Lakers

The Browns Are Off and Running to Their Best Start in Nearly 20 Years

By & Terry Pluto • Oct 7, 2020

The Cleveland Browns are off to their best start in nearly 20 years. First-year head coach Kevin Stefanski has led the team to a 3-1 record, built around a strong running-game and some spectacular catches. WKSU’s sports commentator Terry Pluto says it's been a fun season so far.

An exciting offense

After being bulldozed by the AFC North powerhouse Baltimore Ravens in the season opener, Pluto says the Browns have averaged 39 points per game over the last three games.

Bengals Letting More Fans Attend Home Games, With Restrictions

By • Sep 29, 2020

Updated Wednesday, 12:31 p.m. 

The state of Ohio will now allow for 12,000 spectators at future Cincinnati Bengals games.

Ohio State Returns To AP Top 10 Despite Delayed Start Of Season

By Steve Brown & Associated Press • Sep 28, 2020
Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields plays against Wisconsin during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.
Jay LaPrete / AP

The Ohio State football team is back in the top 10 of the Associated Press poll despite not playing a single game.

Indians, Reds Advance To Playoffs In Shortened Season

By Associated Press • Sep 28, 2020
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Cleveland.
Tony Dejak / AP

For the first time in seven years, the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians have both made the postseason.

Pac-12 Reversal: Football To Start In November

By • Sep 24, 2020

The Pac-12 has changed its mind about playing football, voting unanimously to start the 2020 season on Nov. 6.

The reversal by the Pac-12's CEO group on Thursday comes about a month after the conference decided to halt all sports until Jan. 1 at the earliest in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Ohio State Athletics Announces Budget Cuts Due To $107 Million Deficit

By Paige Pfleger • Sep 23, 2020
Ohio State athletics director Gene Smith answers questions during a news conference on Dec. 4, 2018, in Columbus.
Jay LaPrete / AP

The Ohio State University athletics department expects a $107 million deficit as a result of COVID-19. On Wednesday, the department announced spending reductions including cutting jobs and sports operating budgets, football game day expenses, and facility operations.

Ohio State Community Excited For Return Of Big Ten Football

By • Sep 17, 2020
Ohio State Marching Band and Alumni Marching Band Members perform Script Ohio at an Ohio State football game.
Thomas Bradley / WOSU News

Ohio State leaders and Buckeye fans alike are welcoming the decision by the Big Ten Conference to start the football season in late October.

Big Ten Will Resume College Football Season In October

By • Sep 16, 2020
Ohio State defensive end Chase Young (2), linebackers coach Al Washington and head coach Ryan Day celebrate after a 56-27 win against Michigan after an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.
Paul Sancya / AP

Ohio State football is coming back in October.

In a reversal from last month, the Big Ten presidents voted unanimously to resume the football season starting the weekend of Oct. 23-24, 2020.

The View From Pluto: The Browns Remain a Hot Ticket, Even During a Pandemic

By & • Sep 16, 2020

The Cleveland Browns will try to re-group on their home field Thursday, as they host the Bengals less than a week after an embarrassing season-opening loss in Baltimore. And they'll have 6,000 fans in the stands cheering for a win. WKSU’s sports commentator Terry Pluto said the team has some work to do. 

FC Cincinnati Stadium Construction On Track Despite COVID-19 Pandemic

By • Sep 14, 2020

FC Cincinnati's West End Stadium is still on track to be completed by spring 2021, despite the pandemic.

Team President Jeff Berding said the stadium is being built with COVID-19 safety measures in mind and believes the stadium's design will allow for a full opening next season.

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