Pickerington native Sonny Styles was taken No. 7 overall by the Washington Commanders after a breakout 2025 season at Ohio State. The Buckeye standout arrives in Washington as a versatile, athletic linebacker.

The Cowboys traded up to No. 11 to take Caleb Downs, the 2025 Jim Thorpe Award winner, signaling a priority on Dallas' defense. The pick gives Dallas a versatile, high‑IQ safety to run Christian Parker's scheme.

Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese was selected fifth overall by the New York Giants, capping a rise from Glenville to Columbus and into the NFL.

A court filing in House v. NCAA asks judges to exclude multimedia‑rights partners from settlement oversight — a ruling that could let schools route sponsor cash past the $20.5M cap and ignite a spending race.

Cap City takes over downtown Columbus this Saturday: thousands of runners, early-morning road closures and a big finish-line party at the Columbus Commons. Here’s the quick guide for runners and neighbors.

Tickets for the 2026 U.S. Senior Open at Scioto Country Club are on sale. Here’s the local guide to prices, ticket types and where to buy.

One Knoxville stunned D.C. United in a 6-5 penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw at Audi Field, advancing in the U.S. Open Cup.

Alex Ovechkin left the ice amid chants of "One more year" after the Capitals' 2-1 season finale. He says he'll weigh his future and decide in the offseason.

Ohio State is surveying fans on premium seats, club spaces and stadium upgrades as it gauges demand before committing to projects. Fans will weigh in on seating types and amenities.

Star forward Wessam Abou Ali was stretchered off Sunday with an apparent right-knee injury; Columbus Crew say he’ll undergo testing and the club is awaiting results.

Columbus Aviators coach Ted Ginn Jr. was arrested on a DWI charge in Euless, Texas and posted $1,000 bond. Offensive coordinator Todd Haley will lead Sunday’s game.

Longtime Olentangy Liberty coach Mark Marinelli resigned as the district probes whether he submitted inflated win‑loss records that affected postseason seeding.

Former NASCAR driver Matt Tifft bought and rebuilt Mansfield Speedway, gates open May 2 for a Comeback Classic that mixes racing, concerts and family events.