Greater Columbus Sports Commission Blog

Exciting games in front of sellout crowds, hundreds of knowledgeable volunteers, well-attended community events and record media coverage highlighted the 2018 NCAA Women’s Final Four in Columbus. Some of the best games in NCAA Basketball history were played at Nationwide Arena on March 30 and

We’re making a list and checking it twice because it’s officially 100 days until the NCAA Women’s Final Four tips off in Columbus! As you prepare to celebrate the holiday season, we’re giving you inspiration for those last-minute stocking stuffers.

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Give the Gift of Basketball

There’s no better

This year marks the 15^th anniversary of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission (Sports Commission) but it’s not the only milestone we are recognizing in 2017! Linda Shetina Logan, executive director and our fearless leader, is celebrating her 20^th (!) anniversary with Experience Columbus and the

I have been fortunate to have had operational and organizational responsibilities for 11 Women’s Final Fours and one Men’s Final Four. I have seen the Women’s Final Four grow from a weekend featuring three games to an event that absolutely captivates an entire community for a week long celebration

The weather has finally broke, and we’re past the days of cold and snow (hopefully)! What better way to enjoy Spring in Columbus by attending these upcoming sporting events:

Columbus Blue Jackets in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

How excited are we? For the third time in franchise history, the Columbus

Dear Columbus,

My name is Katie Smith and I want to share my feelings about two of my greatest loves: basketball and Columbus.

Growing up in Southeastern Ohio, my parents provided my family and me with many opportunities: choir, dance, 4-H and sports. We had to travel for many of these activities so

As the Head Coach of Ohio Dominican Women’s Basketball and the 2017 Elite Eight Tournament Director, I am SO thrilled that the big week is finally upon us! We have known that the NCAA DII Women’s Basketball Elite 8 was coming to Ohio Dominican University (ODU) and Columbus for over three years now.

These Girls Have Game was the theme of the 7^th Annual Women’s Sports Report and, well, they sure do, from the youth to the high school, college and professional levels.

“We’re here to honor all the women in sports past, present and future who will leave their legacy,” said Linda Logan, Executive

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

Add another team to Ohio State’s growing list of national champions.

The OSU Ballstars Gray won the NIRSA men’s club national championship on Sunday, topping James Madison University 64-51.

“This feels great, amazing,” said Ryan Murray, who scored 26 points in the championship game and was named MVP