Columbus Sports Stories & Scoops

Jesse Ghiorzi
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Jesse Ghiorzi

Jesse Ghiorzi is the director of marketing at the Greater Columbus Sports Commission. He’s married to a wonderful woman named Chelsi, father of a dope daughter named Cecilia and frequent walker of a dog named Mia. He likes to travel to new places, drink bourbon and watch sports. Sometimes all three at once.

Downtown Columbus Running Routes

Columbus is a fun city to run & walk in. Whether you’re training for an upcoming race or just getting some cardio, we compiled a few of our favorite ways to see the city on foot. Fast Fact Guide Look for these icons next to each route #️⃣ Miles 🏙️ Sidewalks 👟 Paved Path 🌳 Park Views 💧 River…

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April 2025 Columbus Sports Preview

Play Ball! Clippers Season and More Sports in April Get ready for home runs, double plays and hot dogs - it's baseball season! The Clippers begin their 2025 season at Huntington Park on April 1 with a six-game homestand vs. the St. Paul Saints. Just up the street at Nationwide Arena, it's playoff…

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Women's History Month in Columbus Sports

Columbus has long been a city that elevates and celebrates women's sports. As early as 1897, just six years after basketball was invented, Columbus high schools were fielding girls teams. Check out this image of one of those early teams, courtesy of the Columbus Metropolitan Library. In the 125+…

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March 2025 Columbus Sports Preview

The NHL Stadium Series is Here and March Madness is Back The NHL Stadium Series comes to Columbus on March 1 as the Blue Jackets take on the Red Wings in the first-ever hockey game at Ohio Stadium. The Jackets head on the road after that but end the month with five home games in two weeks. The Crew…

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Columbus Crew 2025 Season Preview

The 30th season in Columbus Crew history is nearly upon us as the Yellow Soccer Team takes on the Chicago Fire on Saturday, February 22 in their home opener. Get ready to be massive with our pre-season primer. Looking Back The 2024 Crew season was a special one. The team played in multiple…

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See Columbus Sports Events for Free or Cheap

Columbus is a sports city. Sports Business Journal listed Ohio’s capital among the top 10 host cities for sports events. Four pro teams play within a half-mile stretch of Nationwide Blvd. aka Sports Street. We have DI sports at Ohio State, DII at Ohio Dominican and DIII at Otterbein, Ohio Wesleyan…

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February Columbus Sports Round-up

February is Black History Month and we’re collaborating with CBUS Soul to share stories of Black people making an impact in the Columbus scene. That series debuts the week of February 24 on GCSC and CBUS Soul’s Instagram – follow now so you don’t miss a post at @CbusSoul and @Columbus_Sports…

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Celebrate the Buckeyes CFP Championship

The Ohio State Buckeyes are National Champions. The Scarlet & Gray topped the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the CFP Championship on January 20 to bring home the ninth title in the program's history. Buckeyes fans are welcome to join the team in celebrating the championship on Sunday, January 26 at…

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Five Reasons to Go to a Sports Camp this Summer

Though it's still chilly in Columbus, summer will be here before you know it. For parents with kids - that means one thing....CAMP SEASON. We partner with The Columbus Foundation to run Community Youth Camp for 1st through 5th graders in central Ohio. Kids play up to four sports a day for four…

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