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SPORTS SIDE BAR
by Dave Binkley
A look at the state of sports in Northeast Ohio with a particular interest in the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians, and the Cleveland Cavs.
Episodes
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Sports Side Bar 9/10/26
It's time once again for Captain Bill and Dave to go over the Browns opponents and take a stab at predicting the wins and losses of this year's Cleveland Browns
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Sports Side Bar 9/3/26
Captain bill and Dave have a look at the week ibn sports
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Sports Side Bar 8/27/26
This week Captain Bill and Dave start off with a verbal tribute to Dolly Parton. Then on to Watson being named starting quarterback for the start of the season and the Fans are Booing. Then the state of the Browns. Some in NFL camps want to go back to play college ball. More men wanting to join…
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Sports Side Bar 8/13/26
While Captain Bill and Dave rev things up, the band ask for an answer to that eternal question, "Who is our starting QB?" Will Baker move on from Tampa Bay? The uninspiring Guardians. The latest NFL power rankings. Is Tony Romo gone from the CBS broadcast booth? Find the answer to all this right...
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Sports Side Bar 8/6/26
This week Captain Bill and Dave kick off the show with the Browns kicking off training camp, with the QB question lingering. So it's the Cleveland Sirens for the WNBA name. Fan Duel no longer on Spectrum cable. Now how will the Captain watch the Cavs? WNBA needs to clean up their officiating. And...
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Sports Side Bar 7/30/26
After a folk music open, Captain Bill and Dave head into sports to find that all in all, LeBron would rather be in Philadelphia. A look at the dynamic of the WNBA. Guardians are winning on pitching but still losing the games. NFL camps are open, but will Cleveland ever see a Superbowl here in...
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Sports Side Bar 7/23/26
Captain Bill and Dave are dogging it again with results of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Then it's back to Bub and the Brown's QB room as NFL camps are about to open. A Guardians update and another annual Bobby Bonilla Day has come and gone.
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Sports Side Bar 7/16/26
Captain Bill is back and gives his report on his assignment in Minneapolis the week before. Figuring out the Guardians and Francona's troubles in Cincinnati. The Captain believes LeBron is coming back to Cleveland. Akron has lost the PGA Tour of Champions to the west coast. And another look at…
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Sports Side Bar 7/9/26
With Captain Bill on assignment Dave catches up with a few sports articles and some Bill Stern Sports News Reel. including interviews with Jack Dempsey and Casey Stengle
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Sports Side Bar 7/2/26
This week Captain Bill and Dave wonder where outfielders learned to count and talk about the struggling Guardians. Question of the week is where will Lebron land for next season. Catlin Clark and her effect on the WNBA. Along with the top 10 offseason moves in the NBA.
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Sports Side Bar 6/25/26
This week Captain Bill and Dave take a long look at the Brendon Sorsby issue as the NFL denies his request and the supplemental draft. Can any team trust an athlete who gambles? This also leads to a brief discussion about addiction. The Guardians are floundering in the wrong direction, and Jose...
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Sport Side Bar 6/18/26
This week Captain Bill and Dave take a look at the NBA championship. Sorsby moves on to the supplemental draft. A preseason look at the Browns. A look at the guardians this week. Tennis playing surfaces. Nick Chubb to retire? I guess not yet. All this and more, just not in this order.
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Sports Side Bar 6/4/26
This week Captain Bill and Dave talk about the Myles Garrett trade as the Cleveland Rebuilds are at it again. Dave thinks it's bad while the Good Captain sees the merit in it. They take a look at the NBA championship game ticket prices and ticket prices in general. The CBA agreement is already at…
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Sports Side Bar 5/28/26
Dave learned once again to never doubt Caotain Bill as he did with an optimistic view if the Cavs chances. Silly Dave! The Cavs went on to be winless in the series. So they talk about the series and what may come after. With their batting averages how are the Guardians still in first place? Be a...
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Sports Side Bar 5/22/26
This week Captain Bill and Dave discuss the game 1 disaster in the Eastern Conference Finals. Can the Cavs bounce back? The list is out of future Superbowl's is approved by the owners. The Browns schedule is released. The new stadium and what is happening around it. The Guardians are playing...
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Sports Side Bar 5/14/26
The Cavs and the playoffs. Will heads roll if they don't to the Eastern Finals? With all the streaming services juggling playoff games, where can we see our team? Will LeBron James retire or take his victory lap next year. Guardians are still in first place ... somehow. Trading for another low...
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Sports Side Bar 5/7/26
Captain Bill and Dave are more than a little nervous about the Cavs and the Round 2 playoffs. Is a bowling Resurgence coming? Watching WNBA basketball. The Guardians, their batting problems, and the bad central division
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Sports Side Bar 4/30/26
Captain Bill and Dave look at the early firings of Baseball managers and coaches, The Guardians TV announcing staff changes dictated by the MLB, and the team's trouble at in the batting box - again. They talk a baseball movie then move onto the Browns draft and not so neighborly deed by the new...
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Sports Side Bar 4/23/26
Captain Bill is back from assignment in Georgia and Dave is ready to go to Buc-ees. There are still grumblings about Browns moving to Brookpark. The state legislature is looking to change how and what types of sports bets are made. Why are they not extending Steven Kwan's contract? NFL Draft…
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Sports Side Bar 4/1626
With Captain Bill on yet another assignment Dave holds down the sports desk with thoughts about the passing of Phil Gardner, MLB Power rankings, the NBA play-in and play offs, the possibility of Bronny James making the playoff roster, and a look at Denver QB's who threw the most interceptions,
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Sports Side Bar 4/9/26
This week Captain Bill and Dave take a look at the Basketball National Championship game. Taking a look at the history of why two halves for NCAA Men's Basketball. How sports drafts work and don't work. Instant replay and ABS in the MLB. Guardians are doing OK against tough teams. Jose Ramirez...
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Sports Side Bar 4/2/26
After Captain Bill recounts his assignment to Greece, He and Dave head into the opening of baseball season and how the Guardians started out, the ABS, and the status of their suspended players. LeBron James opens a new restaurant in Akron at the 330, and a look at the Tiger Woods situation.
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Sports Side Bar 3/26/26
With Captain Bill still out on assignment, Dave tries to hold down the fort, frog in throat and all. Catching sports articles he looks at March Madness upsets and ratings. A look at just who is High Point University anyway? MBL Teams with big offseason moves. Travis Kelce signed a 3 year deal…
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Sports Side Bar 3/19/26
With Captain Bill off on assignment in Greece (the country not the shortening) so Dave goes solo and delves into the Upcoming possible NBA expansion and what the owners will get ... and give up. Who did the best and the worst in NFL Free Agency. And an AI look at March Madness and who AI thinks...
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Sports Side Bar 3/12/26
This week before Captain Bill heads on assignment to Grease, Dave finds out about his recent injury before they talk about another injury, the Cleveland Browns. A look at he players and the inexperienced coaching staff. There's also a look at free agent signings and resigning's around the league....
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Sports Side Bar 3/5/26
This week with not a lot of sports going on Captain Bill and Dave take a look at the 10 NFL records most likely never to be broken. A bit about some NFL owners. Is it Monken or Munchkin? Time change weekend is again upon us. And the Guardians lineup.
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Sports Side Bar 2/26/26
After the mule is cleared, Captain Bill and Dave take a look at professional sports rules made because of Cleveland sports teams. A look at High School NIL money. Are the Bears moving to Indiana? What is the possibility of LeBron for returning to Cleveland Cav's for a farewell tour next year? And...
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Sports Side Bar 2/19/26
This week Captain Bill and Dave say bring on baseball as spring training opens up with a look at the Guardians roster as it appears to stand. There's also a comprehensive look at the bargaining agreement process and the probable lockout in December. Also a look at the Browns and some strange...
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Sports Side Bar 2/12/26
Captain Bill and Dave start their 19th year of Sports Side Bar together with a look at the Superbowl, the half time, and of course, the Super Bowl commercials. Then a look at the rankings of the NFL coaches hired this year. then a brief look at the new look Cav's as the seem headed up.
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Sports Side Bar 2/5/26
Captain Bill and Dave have news on the big Cav's / Clippers deal for getting "The Beard" and working to get off the Second Apron. Second Apron? Some talk about salary caps and different sports and how they pay out.
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Sports Side Bar 1/29/26
Captain Bill and Dave have a full slate with a new coach hired in Cleveland but where does that leave Jim Schwartz? How successful will Kevin Stefanski be. Talk about the Pro Bowl and it's line-up. Bill Belicheck did not make first round of hall of fame ballot. Jose Ramirez gets a new contract...
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Sports Side Bar 1/23/26
A lot to talk about for Captain Bill and Dave with yet another NFL coach fired. Will there be more firings yet this year? Where is a good fit for McDermitt - perhaps Baltimore? Stafanski Hired in Atlanta. Who will be coach and who will be starting for the Browns? The myth of the student athlete....
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Sports Side Bar 1/15/26
Captain Bill and Dave are looking at how to rebuild the Browns and there's a whole lot of teams looking for a coach. News on the Cavs and where they are heading and a bit about Stephen Kuan.
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Sports Side Bar 1/6/26
Captain Bill and Dave are evaluating the Browns and what to do and a look at the NFL playoffs. More time is spent on the CAV's.
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Sports Side Bar 12/30/25
In the last show of the year Captain Bill and Dave get to talk about the improbable - a Browns win over the Steelers. What went right and what went wrong with the season and where do we go. And as far as that goes - where are the CAVS going except for nowhere fast
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Sports Side Bar 12/23/25
After their latest loss Captain Bill and Dave take a look at what to do with the browns and how to build upon what they may have. Who goes and who stays?
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Sports Side Bar 12/16/25
Are Captain Bill and Dave running out of ways to describe how bad the Cleveland Browns are. Are the Cavs moving from the most wins in the East last year to sliding out of the playoffs? The Akron Ducks are sold - a bit about that. A quick look at the college football bowls.
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Sports Side Bar 12/9/25
This week Captain Bill and Dave cuss and discuss the Browns losing to the worst team (record wise) in the NFL. Who's going and who's staying at the end of the season. There's also a look at the Guardians with the owners winter meetings taking place. And a look at the injury ridden Cavs
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This week Captain Bill Discuss the High School NIL agreement for the state of Ohio. Also at the point of wondering once again where we will be able to watch the Guardians play on TV for 2026 with MLB selling out to ESPN. And then there's discussion of yet another loss of the Browns. Thanks…
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Sports Side Bar 11/25/25
Captain Bill is back and he and Dave dive into the gambling problems in professional sports and then there is talk about the Browns win ... yes I said win. And Congrats to the manager of the Guardians on his Manager of the year award.
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Sports Side Bart 11/18/25
This week with Captain Bill still on assignment, Dave takes to give analysis (we'll call it that) to the latest Browns loss, and then go on to explore more issues with sports and sports betting. And then a little about sporting contracts.
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Sports Side Bar 11/11/25
This week Bobby Binkley sits in with Dad to evaluate the Cleveland Browns game ... if you call that a game. We look over the entire mess. Then we spend a bit of time discussing the problems with prop betting and what that seems to be doing to professional sports.
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Sports Side Bar 10/28/25
Captain Bill and Dave spend most of their time looking if there is anything that can be don to save this team. Also a discussion about the "Survey" the Browns sent out how much they might be willing to but season tickets to see Browns games in the new stadium. then there's also a look at the…
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Sports Side Bar 10/21/25
Captain Bill and Dave deal with the Browns turnaround (?) win that will drive them to the playoffs ... or not. What can we expect in the near future? There's also a bit on the state of the Guardians.
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Sports Side Bar 10/14/25
Captain Bill and Dave (calmly) discuss the fate of the Cleveland Browns and the rest of this season. Then on to a look at the season of the Guardians and a look at their needs.
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Sports Side Bar 10/07/25
This week after Captain Bills Yodeling report he and Dave get on to discuss the closing of the Guardians surprising season and what has to be done to get to the next level. Then it's on to discuss the Browns latest ... loss and the changes made for this game.
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Sports Side Bar 9/925
This week Captain Bill and Dave are talking all over the place starting with the forever ongoing Guardian pitcher's suspension.. Then it's on new name of the Rubber Ducks stadium. The passing of player / World Series winning manager Davey Johnson. Just when you give up hope on the Guardians this...
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Sports Side Bar 9/2/25
This weekend the NFL cranks up so it's time once again time for a Browns schedule breakdown for the Browns and predictions by Captain Bill and Dave and a bit of time left for some Guardians talk.
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Sports Side Bar 8/26/25
This week we get to hear about Captain Bill's trip to Dallas to watch the Guardians play the Texas Rangers and his visit to three stadiums. Then there's talk about how the Guards have faltered since losing their pitchers to gambling allegations. and their chances for playoffs. Then it's on to the...
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Sports Side Bar 8/19/25
This Week Captain Bill and Dave spend a good deal of time on the Browns and what the preseason has brought - besides injuries. Another look at the new delay from Ohio ODOT on the new Browns stadium. A look at upcoming problems of the 2025 season for NFL Football. And a quick look at the…
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A look at the state of sports in Northeast Ohio with a particular interest in the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians, and the Cleveland Cavs.
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SPORTS SIDE BAR is created and hosted by Dave Binkley.
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