Cincinnati, Ohio State, Xavier and Dayton will play an Oct. 7 doubleheader at Mason's Lindner Family Tennis Center as part of the CareSource Invitational. One ticket admits both games.

The Columbus Crew signed Real Sociedad midfielder Brais Méndez as a Designated Player on a multi‑year deal. The transfer is subject to medical and visa clearance and could see him available after the World Cup break.

Longtime Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner has signed a four-year deal with the Washington Capitals. The move leaves Columbus with a leadership gap as the team reshuffles on day one of free agency.