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Penn State defeats Ohio State 13-6 in nationally televised game.
The #3 Penn State Nitany Lions rolled into Ohio Stadium to face the largest crowd on 'Shoe history. Buoyed by a defense that shut down the Buckeye running game and forced a fourth quarter fumble by QB Terrell Pryor, they beat the #10 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes 13-6...more                  Photo Gallery

MLS Soccer: Crew steal Supporters' Shield, 1-0 victory from D.C. United in final regular season match
By Tom Holdren, Columbus Wired Contributor
My what a year can do. Looking back on the 2007 season it was D.C. United claiming the Supporters' Shield for most points in a season and the Columbus Crew watching the playoff door slam in their face. It was only fitting that the Crew get a little revenge and the last laugh during their home, and season, finale with a 1-0 win Sunday evening at Crew Stadium...more

(NHL) 'Z' returns to Columbus with a bang (10/24/08)
by Dave Seaman, Columbus Wired, Photos by Dave Weissman
Nikolai Zherdev’s return to Columbus was picture-perfect as he scored a goal and assisted on two others to lead the New York Rangers past the Blue Jackets 3-1 in front of 14,724 in Nationwide Arena...more

(NHL) Leclaire, Jackets hold off Canucks (10/21/08)
by Dave Seaman, Columbus Wired, Photos by Dave Weissman
If there are any questions about the goaltending of the Columbus Blue Jackets, they were answered Tuesday night. Pascal Leclaire, after missing a game with a bruised thumb, returned to lead the Jackets past the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 in front of 12,057 in Nationwide Arena...more

(NHL) Jackets defeat Nashville 5-3 in home season opener (10/17/08)
By Dave Seaman, Columbus Wired, Photos by Dave Weissman
It was a rollercoaster ride of emotion Friday night as the Columbus Blue Jackets played its home opener against the Nashville Predators. Before the game, the organization honored its late founder John. H. McConnell with a tribute and the traditional opening night introductions. Once the game began, rookies Nikita Filatov and Jakub Voracek each scored and captain Rick Nash scored two to give Columbus a four-goal cushion. The Predators rallied to get within a goal early in the third but get no closer as the Jackets won 5-3 in front of 17,930....more

 

Buckeyes not offensive in 16-3 win over Purdue (10/11/08)
After gaining 327 yards last week in a 20-17 win at Wisconsin, the Ohio State Buckeyes returned home, defeating the Purdue Boilermakers 16-3 in a game where the OSU offense failed to generate any points. The defense and special teams accounted for all of the scoring. Cornerback Malcom Jenkins blocked a punt attempt by Purdue and freshman Etienne Sabino took the ball in the end zone to put the Bucks up 7-0. Ryan Pretorius made two field goals and Aaron Petry booted a 49-yarder to give OSU a 16-3 win and remain undefeated in the Big Ten Conference....
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Buckeyes begin Big-10 season with 34-21 win over Minnesota
The Buckeyes began the Big-10 season with a home game against the Minnesota Gophers, who were coming in with a record of 4-0 in non-conference games. OSU freshman Terrelle Pryer threw for 1 TD and ran for two more to lead his team past the Gophers 34-21. Brian Robiskie caught two TD passes, including one from Sr. QB Todd Boeckman. The defense created two timely interceptions by Donald Washington and running back Chris 'Beanie' Wells also made his first start since the Youngstown State game and ran well, gaining over 100 yards...more

Click here to view head coach Jim Tressel's post-game press conference

Ohio State's Terrelle Pryor Tosses 4 TD's in 28-10 Win Over Troy (9/20/08)
Ohio State returned home after a potentially devastating loss to USC and shook off the rust with a 28-10 win over Troy (Alabama) University.  Terrelle Pryor started the game and threw for a freshman record 4 touchdown passes.  The defense allowed the high powered Trojan offense to move up and down the field (over 300 yards), but only allowed one TD run and a field goal.  Special teams was instrumental with two punts by A.J. Trapasso to pin Troy within their own 5 yard line.  Brian Robiskie caught one TD pass, Brian Hartline pulled down two TD's and another was caught by Rory Nichol, who has not caught a TD pass in two years...more

---   Click here to view head coach Jim Tressel's postgame press conference.

(NHL HOCKEY) Jackets open pre-season camp (9/21/08)
By Dave Seaman, Columbus Wired
The sights and sounds of hockey have returned to Nationwide Arena. Training camp has opened and the Columbus Blue Jackets look to find success in ways they never have before. This means earning enough points to earn a playoff berth for the first time in franchise history...more

Blue Jackets Media Day:  GM Scott Howson and head coach Ken Hitchcock sat down with the media prior to the opening of the Blue Jackets training camp.  Watch and listen to what they had to say.  Click on the images to view the press conference and interviews.

Crew rallies to defeat Red Bulls 3-1 (9/18/08)
by Tom Holdren, Columbus Wired Contributor
The Columbus Crew started the opening half against the New York Red Bulls the way they finished in Toronto: unable to connect on offense. But it truly was a tale of two halves Thursday night as the Crew bounced back being down 1-0, winning 3-1 to solidify their playoffs and keep the best record in MLS...more

Crew Puts Up Two First Half Goals, Roll to 3-0 Win
by Dave Weissman, Columbus Wired
The Columbus Crew returned home to face the up and coming Real Salt Lake at Columbus Crew Stadium. Goals by Chad Marshall and Guillermo Barros Schelotto in the 15th and 25th minutes and another by Brad Evans in the second half fueled the Crew to it’s seventh home win this year tying them with New England for the top spot in the Eastern Conference win only nine games remaining...more

Four Seniors Named 2008 Ohio State Football Captains (8/22/08) - Seniors Todd Boeckman, Malcolm Jenkins, James Laurinaitis and Brian Robiskie were elected as 2008 captains of the Ohio State football team. 

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Ohio State Football Media Day
Video Report from Dave Weissman Jim Tressel Brian Robiskie  Alex Boone
 
OSU Football - Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel talked to the media prior to taking the field for the first day of practice for the 2008 collegiate football season. He talks about his team, the first few practices and more. Click on the image to view our video.
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Nationwide Tour players go for the gold
By Dave Weissman, Columbus Wired.  Photos by Jacob Porter
Going for gold is usually a term referred to when talking about the Olympics. The Nationwide Tour also uses gold to clearly identify the top 25 golfers on tour. The significance is special because the top-25 automatically qualifies for the big show, the PGA Tour.  This week, the Nationwide Tour stops in Columbus, Ohio as the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Invitational. The player that claims the victory at the Ohio State University Scarlet Course is virtually guaranteed a spot next year on the PGA Tour ...more

 

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Hitchcock's Contract Extended
By Dave Seaman, Columbus Wired

Newly signed Blue Jacket restricted free agent center R.J. Umberger raved about being reacquainted with former Philadelphia coach Ken Hitchcock after signing a four-year deal on Monday.  Now the two will be together in Columbus for the length of his contract.  The Blue Jackets have extended Hitchcock’s contract for three years, keeping him in town through the 2011-12 NHL season...more

 

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Crew defeats Rapids 2-1
By Dave Weissman, Columbus Wired
The Columbus Crew returned home after gaining 5 points on the road against Kansas City (win) and L.A. (tie). Looking for their first home win since May, Columbus scored on a penalty kick and added another goal in the 70th minute to defeat the Colorado Rapids 2-1...
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bulletCrew drops 1-0 decision to New England
by Dave Weissman, Columbus Wired
Crew goalkeeper Will Hesmer stopped a penalty kick in the 88th minute, but Kheli Dube was there to put in the rebound and New England left town with the 1-0 win and is now tied with the Crew for first place in the Eastern Conference. ...more
 
bulletCrew Puts Up Wall In 0-0 Draw Against Toronto FC
by David DiCenzo, Columbus Wired Contributor
Toronto_ The Columbus Crew underwent a style makeover in Toronto Saturday afternoon. The offensively adept Crew morphed into a gritty defending side in an unattractive 0-0 draw with Toronto FC in front of 20,358 disappointed fans at BMO Field...more

 
bullet Columbus Clippers Coverage
bulletClippers lose a tough one to Bulls 5-4
by Tom Theodore, Columbus Wired (Photos By Revonda Gentry and Tom Theodore)
After falling behind 3-0 in the early innings, the Clippers made a strong comeback in the fourth inning scoring four runs off of Bulls starting pitcher Jeff Niemann.  Unfortunately, the Clippers were unable to hold on to that lead eventually losing 5-4....more
 
bulletClippers fall to Bulls 11-5 .. more


 

bullet BUCKEYE WRAP UP
Buckeyes Slam Wildcats 58-7 to Open Big Ten Season
by Dave Weissman, Columbus Wired
The No.8 Ohio State Buckeyes celebrated the 500th game played in Ohio Stadium with a 58-7 romp over Northwestern in the Big Ten opener for both teams. Everything seemed to click on offense as OSU scored on its first three possessions, two TD passes to Brian Robiskie and a Chris Wells rushing TD. The defense added a fumble recovery for another TD to put the Bucks up 28-0 by the end of the 1st quarter...more

 
bullet (NHL) Jackets Drop Second in a Row, 4-3 to Chicago
by Dave Seaman, Columbus Wired

The sights, smells and sounds of Columbus Blue Jackets hockey have reappeared in the Arena District this week with exhibition games wrapped around training camp. On Tuesday, the Jackets dropped a 4-3 game to the Chicago Blackhawks in front of a few thousand fans at Nationwide Arena...more
CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR OUR VIDEO REPORT

 
bullet (NHL) Blue Jackets Begin Pre-Season with 3-1 Loss to Nashville
by Dave Weissman, Columbus Wired
Columbus Blue Jackets opened the 2007-2008 pre-season with a 3-1 loss against the rival Nashville Predators at Nationwide Arena. It was a somber loss as forward David Vyborny was lost for the game and maybe more with a knee injury suffered in the 1st period...more

CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR OUR VIDEO REPORT


 
bullet BUCKEYE WRAP UP
A Tale of Two Halves: Despite Slow Start Buckeyes Defeat Akron 20-2
by Dave Weissman, Columbus Wired
CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR OUR VIDEO REPORT

Jim Tressel marked his six-year anniversary as the Buckeyes head coach with a 20-2 victory over the Akron Zips. The offense sputtered in the first half, but rebounded with a fantastic second half effort to lead the charge over Akron (1-1) and keep Ohio State (2-0) undefeated after their 38-6 victory last week against Youngstown State...more

 
bullet Columbus Blows Chances In Tie Match Against Rapids
by Dave Weissman, Columbus Wired
Colorado scored a goal in the 85th minute to earn a 1-1 draw against the Columbus Crew.  The Crew have gone winless in the last five games, while Colorado has gone four games without a loss.  The tie meant that Columbus is still behind Colorado fighting for a playoff spot.  Click on the photo for our video report.

 
bulletAthletes Need to Protect Their Secret Weapon: Their Eyes
The abilities to run fast, jump high and hit hard are obvious traits of good athletes, but there's more to sports than meets the eye: Superior hand-eye coordination is the mark of an elite athlete...more
 
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