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Columbus may crack down further on street racing
Columbus' city code may soon get tougher on racers and stunt drivers who use streets as a "personal racetrack." Why it matters: Such reckless driving is a growing problem in Ohio and across the country, as our Axios colleagues report, putting pedestrians, passing vehicles and police at risk. Driving the...
4-star DL drops bold 9-word declaration after Ohio State football decision
There are some Ohio State football fans that have some issues with head coach Ryan Day because of his lack of success against rival Michigan. However, one thing he has consistently excelled in is recruiting. The Buckeyes have always had one of the best recruiting classes in the country under Day, and that is once […] The post 4-star DL drops bold 9-word declaration after Ohio State football decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Summer Olympics: Want to go from Ohio to Paris? Here's what it will cost you
Want to cheer on Team USA in Paris during the 2024 Summer Olympics? Maybe you're hoping to see Columbus native Simone Biles compete with the U.S. women's gymnastics team? Or, if basketball is more your speed, see Akron natives LeBron James and Steph Curry take on the world in Team USA men's basketball?
From Franklinton to Paris, central Ohio man grinds out skatepark designs
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Dodge Skatepark in Franklinton is more than 7,600 miles away from the Olympic skatepark in Paris, but the two may be closer than you think. “I mean that’s where I started skating,” said Bill Minadeo, a Westerville native who is now the Vice President of California Skateparks. “The local skate community […]
'Enjoying every second': Gahanna's Maycey Vieta prepares to dive in Paris Olympics
Maycey Vieta knew six months ahead of time that she would participate in the upcoming Paris Olympics, but the Gahanna Lincoln graduate still finds herself in the middle of a whirlwind as The Games approach. Vieta, who will compete in individual 10-meter platform diving Aug. 5, visited Paris a few weeks ago to...
Notre Dame fans have a reason to thank Jim Tressel
Everyone remembers Jim Tressel from his coaching tenure at Ohio State from 2001 through 2010, and no one debates that the national-championship- winning coach is one of the best to ever put on a headset. Now he is tossing his hat into the podcasting ring. On a recent episode of...
EA Sports College Football 25 hits stores, first release in over a decade
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Today, the first official college football video game since 2013 launched nationwide. EA Sports College Football 25 was available earlier this week to customers who pre-ordered a more expensive deluxe edition. According to EA, more than two million people took advantage of that offer. But...
Volley for a Cure: Buckeyes helping a local family find a cure for rare genetic disease
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Landon McChesney is heading into his third season with the Ohio State Women's Basketball team after the players fell in love with his positive attitude and sunny disposition. Landon has a rare genetic disease that impacts his speech and mobility. The program has since adopted...
Ohio’s No. 2 Prospect Likely To Spurn Ohio State, Select Other B1G Program
Set to make his college commitment on Friday, five-star and No. 1 2025 safety Trey McNutt seems unlikely to stay in-state but likely to stay in the Big Ten. McNutt, a Shaker Heights, Ohio product and the No. 2 player in the state, was recently pegged for the Oregon Ducks:
With a couple Buckeyes in mind, Jason Knapp preps to call his 7th Olympics for NBC
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — When the Summer Olympics begin in Paris, more than 150 commentators will help present the action on NBC4 and Peacock. One announcer is getting ready to lend his voice to some memorable moments that could involve some Buckeyes. He’s a voice you might want to get used to hearing if you […]
Ohio State football 5-star prospect sets new commitment date
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Trey McNutt, the nation’s top-rated safety in the 2025 recruiting class, was expected to announce his commitment Friday. That is no longer the case. The five-star prospect will instead commit on Aug. 3, he announced on Instagram. If you purchase a product or register for...
Back in central Ohio with a bigger family, Joe and Ashley Kovacs eye gold in Paris
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Joe and Ashley Kovacs. They may be one of the best stories out of Team USA. Joe, the two-time silver medalist shot put thrower, and Ashley, his wife and coach. And as they get ready for Paris, they do so with more motivation and mouths to feed. It’s not uncommon to […]
Closer Look: Freshman Dominic Kirks Not Your Typical Defensive Lineman
Ohio State signed defensive end Dominic Kirks out of Riverside High School in Painesville, Ohio. He was a Second-Team All-State selection as a senior after posting 86 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, an interception, and four pass breakups. He was originally committed to Washington. Kirks (6-4 255) was...
Top Quarterback Transfers for the 2024 College Football Season
Every year, transfers flood the college football offseason news. This is especially true for quarterbacks, who look for the best opportunity to see the field. Here are the top quarterback transfers for the 2024 college football season. Dillon Gabriel, Oregon Ducks. Gabriel gained plenty of experience at two different schools...
VP pick and Ohio State alum JD Vance responds to 'O-H-I-0,' 'Let's go Blue' chants at RNC
This November, a competition between a blue team and a red team will change this nation forever. The Ohio State versus Michigan game, of course. There is, though, another red versus blue competition happening earlier in the month: the 2024 Presidential election. One of this competition's key players, Republican vice-presidential...
Duke of Columbus: Sean Stewart joins Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Former Duke Blue Devil Sean Stewart is going from a blue blood to a scarlet roster. "I'm really able to grow here," Stewart said. "Diebler and the staff really trust me. My teammates trust me." Stewart was a five-star talent in high school and a...
Step aside, California: ‘Midwest Shreds’ spotlights popular skate parks around Ohio
In Northeast Ohio, rollerbladers show off their best tricks on a steep handrail to become ‘King of Cleveland.’ At a Columbus skate park, a group of unicyclists speeds down a ramp. Tucked away in the Appalachian hills, skateboarders flock to a graffiti-covered skatepark of world renown. Author Mandy...
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