Columbus Sports Stories & Scoops

A Very Merry Women’s Final Four Wish List

We’re making a list and checking it twice because it’s officially 100 days until the NCAA Women’s Final Four tips off in Columbus! As you prepare to celebrate the holiday season, we’re giving you inspiration for those last-minute stocking stuffers. -- Give the Gift of Basketball There’s no better…

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20 Years of #sportsincbus

This year marks the 15 th anniversary of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission (Sports Commission) but it’s not the only milestone we are recognizing in 2017! Linda Shetina Logan, executive director and our fearless leader, is celebrating her 20 th (!) anniversary with Experience Columbus and the…

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2018 Women’s Final Four Will Be An Event to Remember

I have been fortunate to have had operational and organizational responsibilities for 11 Women’s Final Fours and one Men’s Final Four. I have seen the Women’s Final Four grow from a weekend featuring three games to an event that absolutely captivates an entire community for a week long celebration…

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Five Reasons to Get Excited for Spring Sports in Columbus

The weather has finally broke, and we’re past the days of cold and snow (hopefully)! What better way to enjoy Spring in Columbus by attending these upcoming sporting events: Columbus Blue Jackets in the Stanley Cup Playoffs How excited are we? For the third time in franchise history, the Columbus…

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Dear Columbus, by Katie Smith

Dear Columbus, My name is Katie Smith and I want to share my feelings about two of my greatest loves: basketball and Columbus. Growing up in Southeastern Ohio, my parents provided my family and me with many opportunities: choir, dance, 4-H and sports. We had to travel for many of these activities so…

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Maya Moore and Women’s Final Four Lead The Women’s Sports Report

These Girls Have Game was the theme of the 7 th Annual Women’s Sports Report and, well, they sure do, from the youth to the high school, college and professional levels. “We’re here to honor all the women in sports past, present and future who will leave their legacy,” said Linda Logan, Executive…

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Cleveland Cavaliers Bring Championship Spirit to Ohio State

Who’s the second-most popular member of the world-champion Cleveland Cavaliers? Kyrie? Kevin? J.R.? Maybe, but it just might be Larry. Larry? That’s what the Cavs’ trophy handler and security person call the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. And Larry was on display as part of the Cavs Fan Fest…

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NIRSA Basketball Brings National Championships to RPAC

Add another team to Ohio State’s growing list of national champions. The OSU Ballstars Gray won the NIRSA men’s club national championship on Sunday, topping James Madison University 64-51. “This feels great, amazing,” said Ryan Murray, who scored 26 points in the championship game and was named MVP…

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Columbus to Host NIRSA Basketball Championships

Top Intercollegiate Intramural and Club Basketball Teams from Across the Country Will Compete at Ohio State’s Recreation and Physical Activity Center The Ohio State University’s Office of Student Life and Department of Recreational Sports are proud to host the NIRSA Basketball Championships at the…

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