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Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernandez dedicates win to Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau 02/09/2024

Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed after being struck by a suspected drunk driver while bicycling in Oldmans Township, New Jersey.

Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernandez dedicates win to Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau

Do you live in an 'opportunity zone'? Here's how Columbus residents can find out. 01/09/2024

Looking at the quality of transportation, education, health and more, the opportunity zone tool ranks Columbus neighborhoods. See where yours ranks

Do you live in an 'opportunity zone'? Here's how Columbus residents can find out.

Drake Baldwin home run the difference as Gwinnett Stripers top Columbus Clippers 1-0 01/09/2024

AJ Smith-Shawver and Allan Winans combined on a seven-hit shutout.

Drake Baldwin home run the difference as Gwinnett Stripers top Columbus Clippers 1-0

Patrick Schulte called to US men's national team camp; 5 Crew players gone for FIFA break 01/09/2024

Schulte is one of five Crew players who received the call to play internationally during the September FIFA break window.

Patrick Schulte called to US men's national team camp; 5 Crew players gone for FIFA break

Ohio State football's freshman WR Jeremiah Smith stars as Buckeyes pull away to beat Akron 01/09/2024

Ohio State led just 17-3 at the half but pulled away to beat Akron 52-6.

Ohio State football's freshman WR Jeremiah Smith stars as Buckeyes pull away to beat Akron

What to know about Matthew Gaudreau, Johnny Gaudreau's brother 01/09/2024

Matthew Gaudreau was a coach, pro hockey player, beloved younger brother and eager to become a dad.

What to know about Matthew Gaudreau, Johnny Gaudreau's brother

N**e bike riders protesting for cyclist safety, body acceptance pedal through Columbus 01/09/2024

Participants say the event is non-sexual, and the nudity represents cyclists' vulnerability compared to cars.

N**e bike riders protesting for cyclist safety, body acceptance pedal through Columbus

Instant thoughts on Ohio State football: Is slow start a sign of trouble? | Oller 01/09/2024

What are columnist Rob Oller's thoughts on Ohio State's season-opening win over Akron?

Instant thoughts on Ohio State football: Is slow start a sign of trouble? | Oller

Ohio State football analysis: Buckeyes far from perfect, but that's the 2024 standard 01/09/2024

Ohio State's 52-6 victory over Akron was far from perfect, but after a shaky first half, the Buckeyes showed how dominant they can be.

Ohio State football analysis: Buckeyes far from perfect, but that's the 2024 standard

Here are five things we learned from the Ohio State Buckeyes' win over Akron 01/09/2024

Ohio State routed Akron in its season opener. Here's what we learned about the Buckeyes on Saturday.

Here are five things we learned from the Ohio State Buckeyes' win over Akron

How Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State fans are reacting Akron win 01/09/2024

Here's how fans are reacting to Ohio State's 46-point win against Akron to open the 2024 season.

How Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State fans are reacting Akron win

The Ohio State University Marching Band celebrates Earth, Wind & Fire in first 2024 show 01/09/2024

The marching band will play parts of six of Earth, Wind & Fire's hit songs including "Shining Star," "September" and "Boogie Wonderland."

The Ohio State University Marching Band celebrates Earth, Wind & Fire in first 2024 show

Ohio State's Cardale Jones joins Columbus City Schools students in tie-tying ceremony 01/09/2024

Students at the Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys held their annual tie-tying ceremony and were joined by Cardale Jones.

Ohio State's Cardale Jones joins Columbus City Schools students in tie-tying ceremony

Ohio State QB Will Howard is a difference maker, as long as he runs the ball | Oller 01/09/2024

Ohio State has not had a quarterback who is dangerous with his legs as well as his arm since Justin Fields. Will Howard gives the Buckeyes options

Ohio State QB Will Howard is a difference maker, as long as he runs the ball | Oller

Inside Ohio State football WR Jeremiah Smith's sterling debut: 'You can see the talent' 01/09/2024

Ohio State freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith caught two touchdowns in the Buckeyes' win over Akron, recovering from an early drop.

Inside Ohio State football WR Jeremiah Smith's sterling debut: 'You can see the talent'

Syracuse coach Fran Brown wants to 'send a bottle of champagne' to Ryan Day for Kyle McCord 01/09/2024

Fran Brown used his first postgame press conference of 2024 to thank Ryan Day and Ohio State for Kyle McCord.

Syracuse coach Fran Brown wants to 'send a bottle of champagne' to Ryan Day for Kyle McCord

Why did Ohio State football switch starting punter in season-opening win over Akron? 01/09/2024

Ohio State had planned to start Nick McLarty, a strong-legged punter from Australia, against Akron before switching to Joe McGuire.

Why did Ohio State football switch starting punter in season-opening win over Akron?

LIVE: Ohio State football coach Ryan Day's press conference after OSU vs. Akron game 01/09/2024

Ohio State coach Ryan Day will reflect on the Buckeyes' first win of the 2024 season against Akron.

LIVE: Ohio State football coach Ryan Day's press conference after OSU vs. Akron game

Want to see a free movie? Sunset Cinema series coming to Columbus Commons 01/09/2024

"Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit" will kick off Sunset Cinema at 8 p.m. Thursday at Columbus Commons. Films will be shown each Thursday in September.

Want to see a free movie? Sunset Cinema series coming to Columbus Commons

Bottom line: How did Ohio State football grade out vs. Akron? 01/09/2024

Grading Ryan Day and the rest of the Buckeyes after Ohio State's 52-6 win over Akron.

Bottom line: How did Ohio State football grade out vs. Akron?

Mailbox: Reader takeaways on Michigan's Connor Stalions; and what would Bo think? 01/09/2024

Readers give Dispatch sports editor Brian White their takes on Michigan football, Jimmy Haslam, Ohio State football and more.

Mailbox: Reader takeaways on Michigan's Connor Stalions; and what would Bo think?

Evan Pryor, Kyle McCord sharp: How former Ohio State football players did this week 01/09/2024

Ohio State has had a lot of players leave its football program through the transfer portal. Here's a look at how some of them did this week.

Evan Pryor, Kyle McCord sharp: How former Ohio State football players did this week

2025 4-star WR Phillip Bell commits to Ohio State football. What we know 01/09/2024

Another wide receiver has joined Ohio State's 2025 recruiting class.

2025 4-star WR Phillip Bell commits to Ohio State football. What we know

01/09/2024

Met Gala? Never heard of her. Prom at this Miami high school takes fashion to the next level.

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Ohio State football: Ryan Day, players after win over Akron

Kyle McCord shines for Syracuse. How did he compare to Ohio State football's Will Howard? 31/08/2024

After quarterback Kyle McCord left Ohio State to play for Syracuse, the Buckeyes brought in Will Howard from Kansas State. Who had the better Week 1?

Kyle McCord shines for Syracuse. How did he compare to Ohio State football's Will Howard?

WATCH: Ohio State football legend Archie Griffin dots the 'i' with OSU Marching Band 31/08/2024

Archie Griffin officially joined a prestigious list of non-Ohio State University Marching Band members to dot the "i" in Script Ohio.

WATCH: Ohio State football legend Archie Griffin dots the 'i' with OSU Marching Band

Coming up: Columbus Crew return to Lower.com Field vs New York City FC 31/08/2024

Columbus Crew have won their last six games going into their match vs New York City FC on Saturday at Lower.com Field.

Coming up: Columbus Crew return to Lower.com Field vs New York City FC

Jeremiah Smith scores first touchdown as Ohio State football wide receiver: What we know 31/08/2024

One of the highest-rated wide receiver recruits in Ohio State history has his first touchdown catch.

Jeremiah Smith scores first touchdown as Ohio State football wide receiver: What we know

Will Howard scores first touchdown as Ohio State football quarterback: What we know 31/08/2024

Will Howard has his first touchdown with Ohio State football.

Will Howard scores first touchdown as Ohio State football quarterback: What we know

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