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The Sports Page: A Reflection on Perfection

The Sports Page: A Reflection on Perfection

0 Corey Barnes / November 28, 2012 7:30 am

With Saturday’s 26-21 victory over That School Up North, The Ohio State University Buckeyes did what few believed they could: capped off a perfect season. The Buckeyes won four non-conference games followed by a clean sweep of the conference to… [Read More]

Blue Jackets President John Davidson Talks NHL Lockout, Life in Columbus

Blue Jackets President John Davidson Talks NHL Lockout, Life in Columbus

6 Jason Parks / November 26, 2012 12:10 pm

The way John Davidson described the city of Columbus, you’d think the new president of hockey operations for the Blue Jackets had been living in the capital city of Ohio for the past decade, not still looking for his first… [Read More]

History Lesson: Chic Harley – the unsung hero of Columbus who had a hand in shaping OSU football

History Lesson: Chic Harley – the unsung hero of Columbus who had a hand in shaping OSU football

6 Doug Motz / November 7, 2012 12:30 pm

A great deal of this current History Lesson can be attributed to my friend Jim Flynn. He sent me an e-mail on September 12 that in part reads: Please do a piece on Columbus Underground that focuses on specifically Olde… [Read More]

Crew Beats Toronto in Chilly Wet Season Finale

Crew Beats Toronto in Chilly Wet Season Finale

2 Matt Ellis / October 29, 2012 12:25 am

Frederico Hiquain scored twice as the Columbus Crew finished off the 2012 MLS season with victory over Toronto FC under winter like conditions of wind and rain at Crew Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Hiquain picked up his first goal of… [Read More]

Columbus Jackaroos earn Division III National Runners-Up Title

Columbus Jackaroos earn Division III National Runners-Up Title

1 Chet Ridenour / October 22, 2012 9:30 am

The Columbus Jackaroos Australian Rules Football Club (not rugby) competed in the 15th United States Australian Rules Football (USAFL) National Championship Tournament over the weekend of Oct. 12-14th in Mason, Ohio. The ‘Jacks’ completed an impressive clean sweep of their… [Read More]

Plenty to Play for

Plenty to Play for

0 Corey Barnes / October 12, 2012 10:50 am

The Ohio State University Buckeyes are in the running for a national championship. No, they are not allowed to play in the Big Ten Title game. No, they are not allowed to appear in any bowl game, BCS or otherwise…. [Read More]

Is Downtown Ready for a New SPARC?

Is Downtown Ready for a New SPARC?

25 Walker / October 9, 2012 11:15 am

Today, the old Cooper Stadium site sits empty, but in two years it will become a new hub of energy and activity just southwest of Downtown Columbus. The Sports Pavilion & Automotive Research Complex (SPARC for short) is the multi-purpose… [Read More]

Columbus Crew Tie Kansas City in 1-1 Home Game

Columbus Crew Tie Kansas City in 1-1 Home Game

0 Matt Ellis / October 7, 2012 10:30 pm

Eddie Gaven’s late equalizer gave the Columbus Crew a point in Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Kansas City, but it was two points lost as the Crew remain just outside the post-season playoff positions. C.J. Sapong scored early for Kansas City,… [Read More]

The Sports Page: Happy Retirement, Omar

The Sports Page: Happy Retirement, Omar

1 Corey Barnes / October 5, 2012 11:30 am

On Thursday, after an illustrious 24-year career, Omar Vizquel pulled off a move many thought he couldn’t manage: he retired. The acrobatic shortstop who dazzled and delighted fans in five cities over the years finally hung up his cleats at… [Read More]

Crew tops Chivas USA in 1-0 win

Crew tops Chivas USA in 1-0 win

2 Matt Ellis / September 19, 2012 11:30 pm

A late goal from substitute Justin Meram gave the Crew a much needed victory over Chivas USA and kept the team’s post-season hopes alive. Meram, who came on as an 80th minute substitute for Eddie Gaven, pounced on Jairo Arrieta’s… [Read More]

US Trumps Jamaica 1-0 at Sold Out Crew Stadium

US Trumps Jamaica 1-0 at Sold Out Crew Stadium

5 Matt Ellis / September 12, 2012 12:00 am

An early second half goal from Herculez Gomez was enough to secure victory over Jamaica as the US national team won 1-0 in front of a sold out crowd of 23,884 at Columbus Crew Stadium on Tuesday night. It took… [Read More]

Crew Retains Trillium Cup with 2-1 Win Over Toronto

Crew Retains Trillium Cup with 2-1 Win Over Toronto

1 Matt Ellis / August 22, 2012 11:30 pm

Frederico Higuain capped his home debut with a goal and an assist as the Crew held on to 2-1 victory over Trillium Cup rivals Toronto FC. The Crew’s newest designated player took only four minutes to register his second assist… [Read More]

Crew Ties Galaxy 1-1 at Emotional Home Game

Crew Ties Galaxy 1-1 at Emotional Home Game

0 Matt Ellis / August 15, 2012 10:45 pm

Jairo Arrieta continued his impressive early Crew career with a 47th minute goal. Unfortunately, for Crew fans, Ireland International Robbie Keane equalized for the LA Galaxy and the game ended in a 1-1 draw in front of an emotional Columbus… [Read More]

The Sports Page: Nittany Lions Neutered*

The Sports Page: Nittany Lions Neutered*

11 Corey Barnes / July 24, 2012 7:00 am

*Note: This article may be vacated at a later date at the discretion of the NCAA On Monday the National Collegiate Athletic Association announced its punishment for the Penn State University Nittany Lions football program. The department came under scrutiny… [Read More]

Crew Victorious in Saturday Home Game Versus DC United

Crew Victorious in Saturday Home Game Versus DC United

0 Matt Ellis / July 22, 2012 12:05 am

Chris Birchall’s first goal for the Columbus Crew was enough to secure three points on Saturday night with a 1-0 victory over Eastern rivals DC United at Crew Stadium in front of a crowd of 17,150. A dubious offside decision… [Read More]