BIGPLAY Cleveland

The Cleveland Cavaliers are making a move — but does it actually make them better?

Bruce Drennan and Matt Fontana react to the Cavs trading Max Strus to the Denver Nuggets for Peyton Watson and debate whether the move actually moves the needle for Cleveland. What does Watson bring to the roster, and are the Cavaliers better positioned to contend in the Eastern Conference after the deal?

Plus, the...

Is the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition really a fair fight — or is everything already pointing toward Deshaun Watson being named QB1?

Matt Fontana and Ryan Tyler break down the latest developments in the Browns' quarterback battle and discuss why the signs appear to be pointing toward Watson as Cleveland's starter. If that's where this is headed, was Shedeur Sanders ever given a legitimate opportuni...

The Cleveland Browns QB battle is heating up. Should Shedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson be the Browns' Week 1 starter?

Jack O'Rourke, Max Loeb and Chef Zae react to the Browns' first preseason game and debate where the QB competition stands heading into joint practices with the Buffalo Bills. Plus, we break down impressive performances from KC Concepcion and Spencer Fano and what each could mean for the Browns this...

The Browns’ preseason matchup against the Chicago Bears may have given us another major clue in the quarterback competition. Is Deshaun Watson getting closer to being named Cleveland’s starting quarterback? We break down Watson’s performance, where he stands against Shedeur Sanders, and what could be next for the Browns as Todd Monken gets closer to making a decision.

Then, Jensen Lewis joins the...

BIGPLAY Cleveland LIVE is back with a loaded show covering everything happening across Cleveland sports! The Browns are finally back on the field for their preseason opener, and all eyes are on Deshaun Watson under center.

We break down what to expect from Watson, the biggest position battles and players to watch, and what Cleveland needs to show as the Browns begin preparing for the regular season.

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BIGPLAY Cleveland LIVE is back with all the biggest storylines surrounding Cleveland sports! The crew dives into the Browns’ quarterback situation as Deshaun Watson earns the starting QB role and what that decision could mean for Cleveland heading into the season.

Plus, we break down expectations for the Browns in the preseason, the biggest position battles to watch, which players have the most to prove, and...

BIGPLAY Cleveland LIVE is back with Matt Fontana and Pat McGuire breaking down a loaded day in Cleveland sports! Could Deshaun Watson actually be working his way back into the Browns’ quarterback conversation and potentially WIN the starting job? Matt and Pat dive into the latest Browns QB drama, what it could mean for the rest of the quarterback room, and the biggest storylines surrounding Cleveland as the NFL season a...

The Browns quarterback competition may be taking a VERY unexpected turn.

Deshaun Watson appears to be building serious momentum toward becoming Cleveland’s starting quarterback, with recent reports suggesting he has separated himself from Shedeur Sanders in the battle for QB1. Meanwhile, Dillon Gabriel has reportedly continued to improve and could be making a legitimate push for a bigger role in the Browns&r...

The Cleveland Guardians are raising some serious questions after dropping another series to the Chicago White Sox. Are the Guardians actually as good as we thought they were, and are the moves made at the MLB Trade Deadline really paying off? We break down where Cleveland stands, the biggest concerns surrounding the team, and what needs to change as the season moves forward. We’re joined by Guardians analyst Jensen Lewi...

The Cleveland Guardians were SWEPT by the New York Mets — so what does it mean for a team that just made several moves at the MLB Trade Deadline? We break down Cleveland’s rough series, whether the Guardians’ new additions are already paying off, and if this team still looks like a legitimate contender in the American League. Are the deadline moves working, or does Cleveland still have major questions to ans...

The Guardians have dropped two straight to the Mets after making major noise at the MLB Trade Deadline — despite Angel Genao making history in his Major League debut. Bruce Drennan and Matt Fontana break down Cleveland’s recent skid, Genao’s impressive debut and the Guardians’ aggressive approach at the trade deadline.

Plus, Guardians on SI beat reporter Cade Cracas joins the show to break ...

Guardians LEGEND Carlos Baerga joins the show to break down Cleveland’s aggressive MLB Trade Deadline moves and what they mean for the team’s postseason outlook!

Baerga gives his take on Cleveland’s decision to make a major push at the deadline, the message those moves send to the clubhouse and the fan base, and how the Guardians’ roster now stacks up as they make a serious run toward Octob...

Chris Gimenez joins us to break down Cleveland’s newest additions, including Nathaniel Lowe, Jo Adell, Foster Griffin and Craig Yoho, what the Guardians’ front office was thinking at the deadline, and whether this roster is now built for a deep postseason run. Plus, ESPN’s Buster Olney has the Guardians ranked as the No. 1 team in the American League — are they really the team to beat? And is this the ...

The Cleveland Browns quarterback battle between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson is heating up after the first week of training camp. Is Sanders starting to pull away? We discuss Watson’s turnovers, Dillon Gabriel, full-pads practices and when Todd Monken needs to make a decision. Plus, are the Browns truly rebuilding in 2026, and can they win more than 5½ games?

Guardians analyst Jensen Lewis joins us to ...

With Shedeur Sanders showing early poise in Todd Monken’s offense and Deshaun Watson struggling with early turnovers, the panel debates if Shedeur is already taking control of the starting QB job.

Plus, a look at recent comments from NFL coaches on Kevin Stefanski's tenure—was he set up to fail by constant quarterback instability, and can Todd Monken succeed where Stefanski couldn't?

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College football analyst and author of the acclaimed Phil Steele's College Football Preview, Phil Steele joins Bruce Drennan and Matt Fontana to break down the upcoming college football season, preview the nation's top contenders, and discuss the biggest storylines shaping the sport.

Plus, Bruce reacts to the stunning aftermath of LeBron James' decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers and discusses where the C...

Josh Cribbs joins Matt Fontana and Ryan Tyler for an in-depth conversation about the Cleveland Browns as training camp ramps up. The Browns legend shares what it's like for players inside the locker room during a quarterback competition, weighs in on whether Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders should earn the starting job, and explains what a QB battle means for the rest of the team.

Plus, how much pressure is on Ca...

Did the Cavaliers make the right call sticking with Donovan Mitchell over a LeBron James return? On today’s episode of the BIGPLAY Cleveland Show, Chef Zae, Max Loeb, and Jack O’Rourke dive deep into Scoop B’s bombshell report revealing why LeBron’s inner circle was skeptical of Cleveland’s backcourt structure—and why King James ultimately chose the Philadelphia 76ers over a storybook retur...