Columbus Sports Stories & Scoops

Posts From: October 2016

Olympians Thrill Crowd at Kellogg Tour of Gymnastics Champions

Oct. 26, 2016

They began arriving in droves well before the start of the Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions: A small army of giddy girls, some wearing gymnastics leotards, several so excited they couldn’t contain themselves and just had to do cartwheels and handstands outside Nationwide Arena while their moms…

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Columbus to Host 2017 USA Fencing January North American Cup

Oct. 20, 2016

Relationship with USA Fencing Grows with New Event at Greater Columbus Convention Center USA Fencing announced that Columbus will host a North American Cup from January 6-9, 2017 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The January North American Cup, one of a series of eight events held by USA…

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Cleveland Cavaliers Bring Championship Spirit to Ohio State

Oct. 19, 2016

Who’s the second-most popular member of the world-champion Cleveland Cavaliers? Kyrie? Kevin? J.R.? Maybe, but it just might be Larry. Larry? That’s what the Cavs’ trophy handler and security person call the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. And Larry was on display as part of the Cavs Fan Fest…

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Second Jesse Owens Jog Doubles Attendance and Raises Awareness for Health and Wellness

Oct. 17, 2016

“Hi, I’m Ritta from BGR Columbus.” This is what Larritta Johnson of the Columbus Chapter of Black Girls RUN! says whenever she meets another BGR member at a race. “Everywhere I go, (including races in Alabama, Arkansas and Oklahoma, to name a few), I see other BGR members,” said Johnson, who works…

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