Columbus Sports Stories & Scoops

Columbus Fury Volleyball 2025 Season Preview

The Columbus Fury quickly won the hearts and minds of volleyball fans in the inaugural season of the Pro Volleyball Federation. In Year Two, they’re hoping to become another champion in Columbus behind the support of one of the league’s best fanbases. Think you know Columbus volleyball? Take our…

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January Columbus Sports Roundup

Happy New Year and welcome to another great year for Columbus sports fans. January kicks off with the Columbus Fury home opener and a stacked slate of other games in hockey, basketball and more. On Friday, January 10, the Buckeyes take on the Texas Longhorns in the College Football Playoff…

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Top Columbus Sports Moments from 2024

This was one of the biggest years in Columbus sports history. We welcomed new events, we cheered on new teams, we saw new trophies get added to the cabinet and so much more. There were countless great memories on the field, court and ice this year. Here are a few of our favorites. Excellence on Ice…

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Columbus Fury Annouces Name, Venue & Start Date

Earlier this year, the Pro Volleyball Federation announced the formation of a professional women’s volleyball team in Columbus. Now, they have a name, venue and start date. The Columbus Fury will open its 24-match regular season in February 2024 at Nationwide Arena. “This is a very exciting day for…

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Pro Volleyball Coming to Columbus

The Pro Volleyball Federation has announced the formation of a professional women’s volleyball team in Columbus. Columbus joins Grand Rapids, Omaha and Atlanta as the publicly announced markets for the Pro Volleyball Federation, which is staged to begin its inaugural season February 2024. Read the…

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20 Moments in 20 Years of Columbus Sports: Part 2

Columbus has become a sports hub; the host of a never-ending series of local, national and even international sporting events that have helped change the perception of the city and drive economic and social development forward. In honor of the Sports Commission’s 20th Anniversary, take a look at…

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Sports Commission 20th Anniversary Special

The Greater Columbus Sports Commission turned 20 this year. Since 2002, Columbus has been as competitive as its sports teams. As a collective, Columbus has booked more than 575 new events across 45 different sports for an economic impact of $625M. We partnered with Sinclair Broadcast Group to…

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New Girls and Women's Sports Podcast: Starting IX-Up

(COLUMBUS, OH June 22, 2022) – The Greater Columbus Sports Commission will feature some of the most important female voices in local sports in a brand-new podcast launching June 22. As part of a yearlong celebration of Title IX and its impact on sports and society in Central Ohio and the nation, the…

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OHSAA to Add Girls Wrestling & Boys Volleyball

(From OHSAA Release) - In a historic move Thursday, the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Board of Directors voted unanimously to add girls wrestling and boys volleyball as emerging sports beginning with the 2022-23 school year. In addition, the board voted to move girls and boys…

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Top 5 Columbus Sports Moments of 2021

From the return of fans, to the construction of a new stadium, to a record-breaking attendance at the 2021 NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship, 2021 gave Columbus more than enough reason to stand & cheer. Here are our top moments from the past year. 1. Fans Return - Cardboard cutouts and fake…

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