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Ohio State basketball makes the cut for basketball legend’s son
The Ohio State basketball program is in the process of building itself back up as a program. Jake Diebler knows what greatness looks like in Columbus. His brother played during the best era of Buckeye basketball since the 1960s. Thad Matta showed that Ohio State can be not just a regional powerhouse, but a national one too.
Death of Pickerington Central grad Rodney Culver Jr. takes air out of community | Oller
The crushing irony is that Rodney Culver Jr. was betrayed by his lungs. The same organs that inhaled hope and exhaled positivity quit on him. And at the end, when the final rush of air left his body, an entire community also struggled to catch its breath. Tragedy has that effect, sucking oxygen...
Colorado could have breakout star in Ohio State running back transfer
It’s not a secret that second-year Colorado head coach Deion Sanders prefers to build his team through the transfer portal instead of via recruiting — the Pro Football Hall of Famer doesn’t even do in-home visits. It’s made tracking Colorado’s roster confusing at times. It’s also made...
Kyle McCord Has Classy Message For Ohio State After Leaving Program
Kyle McCord's time at Ohio State may not have gone the way he expected, but the now-Syracuse quarterback has no hard feelings toward his former school. “Truly grateful for my three years at Ohio State,” McCord said during ACC Media Days in Charlotte this week. "I got to sit behind CJ (Stroud) for ...
New Ohio law mandates defibrillators in schools, sports venues after 2023 collapse of Bills’ Hamlin
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Automatic external defibrillators, or AEDs, must be placed in nearly every school or sports and recreation venue in Ohio under a bill signed this week by Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. The legislation was sparked by the sudden cardiac arrest of Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin on the field during a National Football League game in Cincinnati in January 2023. It would require employees to undergo special training on using AEDs and recognizing the signs of cardiac arrest. Schools and other locations also have to hold informational sessions for students before each athletic season.
Freshman takes the breath away of one of the best Ohio State football players
The Ohio State football team has a lot of talented players on the roster. There are former five-star recruits up and down the roster on both sides of the ball. It's hard for one player to really impress another one on a roster like this when everyone is the best of the best.
$20 million is only the start of it for the Ohio State football program
The Ohio State football program has embraced NIL now that Ross Bjork has taken over as athletic director. It was a big part of their pitch to add players from the transfer portal in the offseason. It was also necessary to help keep some players from finding other programs in the transfer portal.
Four OSU football players take home Big Ten Conference preseason honors
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Four Ohio State football players have been recognized by the Big Ten Conference as part of its 2024 preseason honors. Six schools were represented among the list of honorees, but The Ohio State University has the most players being honored. Here is the full list...
Ohio State newcomers Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin address possibility of entering 2024 lower on depth chart
Ohio State freshman wideout Jeremiah Smith arrived in Columbus this offseason as the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2024 recruiting class and the highest-rated receiver to commit to the Buckeyes in the modern recruiting era. He's been compared to future Pro Hall of Famer Julio Jones and is widely considered an instant impact player at the next level. He's also fine with waiting his turn, just like Marvin Harrison Jr.
Central Ohioans to watch at the Olympics
LeBron James will carry the American flag during today's opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, but he's not the only Ohio athlete to root for in the weeks ahead.Why it matters: Fourteen Ohioans will compete for Team USA, including two who live in our region. Other competitors also have ties to Central Ohio.Case in point: Ohio State University announced that 24 of its current, former and incoming student-athletes are competing, representing 10 countries — its second-largest contingent ever.Seven are on Team USA.How to watch: Today's opening ceremony begins at 1:30pm. The games are on NBC and Peacock...
OHSAA and District Athletic Boards Award $200,000 in Scholarships to Ohio High School Graduates
The Ohio High School Athletic Association and its six District Athletic Boards have awarded $200,000 to 200 recent high school graduates as part of the OHSAA’s Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Program. $200,000 in scholarships awarded. 200 high school graduates received scholarships. State of Play. OHSAA and District Athletic Boards have collaborated...
Ohio State football players inspire local youth at Mansfield football camp
MANSFIELD — A youth football camp at Mansfield’s Arlin Field was exactly where Gee Scott Jr. wanted to be Friday evening. Scott, a senior tight end at The Ohio State University, was a featured instructor during Friday’s Tyger Football Camp at Mansfield’s Arlin Field. He was...
Michael Cooper Transferring From Ohio State To South Carolina
Cooper spent two years with Ohio State and spent the last season with his club team in Michigan. He primarily swims IM and breaststroke. Current photo via Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper has announced his transfer to South Carolina beginning this fall for the 2024-2025 season. Cooper spent two seasons with Ohio State but did not swim in any NCAA competition this past season.
Sherrone Moore On Playing Ohio State Multiple Times This Year: ‘Love It. Yes. Let’s Do It’
INDIANAPOLIS — Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore met with reporters Thursday for a 45-minute breakout session at Big Ten Media Days. He discussed this year’s personnel, team goals, Ohio State, and much more. The highlights of everything he had to say can be found below. What is your...
Eight from Ohio State Swimming & Diving Set to Compete at 2024 Paris Olympics
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Eight athletes with ties to the Ohio State swimming and diving program are in Paris to compete in the Olympics starting this weekend. Former Buckeyes Hunter Armstrong, Ciara McGing and Kristen Romano, current athletes Alex Axon, Lena Hentschel, Tristan Jankovics and Tomas Navikonis, and incoming Buckeye Emma Finlin are all set to compete in Paris.
Buckeye legend set to dot the 'i' in season opener versus Akron
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — In 37 days, Buckeye fans will pack into Ohio Stadium to witness the newest edition of The Ohio State Buckeyes taking on Akron in the home-opener. During the pregame performance from The Best Damn Band In The Land, fans will get to see one of the most decorated players to ever wear the scarlet and grey perform one of the greatest traditions in all of college football.
Carmen’s Crew Defeats Defending Champion Heartfire, 74-70, to Advance to Quarterfinals of The Basketball Tournament
A swished three-pointer off the hand of Jamel Morris pushed Carmen's Crew into the quarterfinals of The Basketball Tournament and sent the defending champions packing. Ohio State’s alumni squad knocked off the defending tournament winners, Heartfire, in a 74-70 win in the TBT’s Dayton Regional final on Wednesday.
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