The Columbus Sports Scene Blog

With Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s announcement that certain sports facilities and training may resume starting May 26, the return to normalcy in the sports world feels once step closer. Certain safety precautions, decided upon by the state’s Sports Leagues Advisory Group, will be imperative to mind

While the sports world continues to navigate the effects of COVID-19, the most heartwarming sports stories from the pandemic have developed from athletes themselves making a difference in the community.

Columbus is a city that thrives on community support, and Columbus area athletes have fully

While the world eagerly awaits the return of sports, roughly 350,000 high school student-athletes statewide are also feeling sidelined by COVID-19 cancellations.

Jerry Snodgrass, executive director of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), joined the Virtual Sports Report, presented by

While the team is away from the ice during COVID-19, the Columbus Blue Jackets organization, from front office to fourth line, is furthering its focus on community engagement and philanthropy.

Blue Jackets captain Nick Foligno and chief marketing officer Kathryn Dobbs joined the Virtual Sports

The 2018 NCAA Women’s Final Four undoubtedly had a lasting impact on athletes and fans throughout Columbus. Following the three exhilarating games and countless special touches for student-athletes throughout the city, the elation of crowning of a new national champion at Nationwide Arena lives on

As our community returns to work, restaurants and public spaces, the City of Columbus is encouraging everyone to #MaskUpCbus and don a face mask while in public.

While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Ohio Department of Health recommend face coverings to slow the spread of

COVID-19 has halted annual sports traditions around the world, but Dan Sullivan, executive director of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide, is doing all he can to have the beloved PGA Tour stop hosted safely in Columbus.

Sullivan, who is also the president of HNS Sports Group and board

When innovators at Rogue Fitness heard the country needed protective equipment for the fight against COVID-19, they realized the Columbus-based strength and conditioning company could play an important role.

Caity Matter Henniger, chief sales officer for Rogue, explained during the Virtual Sports

Despite an uncertain future for the two largest race events in the city, leaders in the Columbus running community showed positivity and consideration for safety during the Virtual Sports Report, presented by Marathon.

Darris Blackford, race director for the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus

As passionate fans know, sports can bring us together to experience triumph, defeat, comeback and teamwork. If you’re missing the allure of live sports during this time without games being played, the Sports Commission is here to help. Our staff has collected their favorite sports movies, TV shows,