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R.I.P. Columbus Destroyers… and the AFL

by cherylharrisonAugust 5, 2009 sports

R.I.P. Destroyers… and the rest of the Arena Football League. Despite months of trying, Columbus Destroyers co-owner and Chairman of the AFL Executive Committee Jim Renacci and other AFL team owners were unable to come up with a plan to reconfigure the league’s financial model.
From yesterday’s Dispatch:
“At this point, we’re suspended indefinitely until we come [...]

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OSU Football Players Video Game Challenge for CMT

by Michele SavoldiJuly 31, 2009 Buckeyes

Some members of The OSU football team will be on hand at the Second Annual Uplifting Athletes Charity Video Game Challenge on Wednesday, August 5, 2009, from 3p-6p at Damon’s Grille on Olentangy River Road.
Sixteen current Buckeyes will face off against each other in this fun-to-watch college football video game tournament, matching the offense [...]

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Huntington Park – Ultimate in minor league baseball

by Jason BlantonJuly 12, 2009 Columbus Clippers

As you walk up Nationwide boulevard toward Neil Ave you get a sense that you are in for a treat with the new minor league baseball stadium, Huntington Park. Huntington Park is home to our beloved Columbus Clippers. And although it is a minor league ball park there are some serious major league [...]

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The Memorial Tournament: Not Just For Golfers Anymore!

by Kelly GingeryJune 11, 2009 sports

OK, so here’s the deal: I’m not a golfer.
In any way, shape or form.
It’s not as if I hate golf, but I’ve never played a round of golf in my life and I’ve only watched bits & pieces of various golf tournaments, usually while channel-surfing for a reality show or a Lifetime TV movie.
Obviously, I [...]

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Buckeye Football update – 2008 season well underway

by Jason BlantonSeptember 22, 2008 sports

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I found this fascinating quote today:

First, Terell Pryor stepped up and showed us that he is ready to lead this team as a Freshman Quarterback. He showed us that not only can he un he ball but he can also throw the deep ball and hooked up for 4 passing touchdowns.Blantonious, Sep [...]

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Buckeyes Kickoff in just 4 days

by Jason BlantonAugust 26, 2008 sports

Thats right Buckeye fans its almost our favorite time of year. The time when our beloved Buckeyes take the field. This year the Buckceyes have a lot of returning veterans as well as some new talent that we are all looking forward to seeing.
Kick off this Saturday August 30th is at home against [...]

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Ohio State football less than a month away

by Jason BlantonJuly 31, 2008 sports

Although the thought of Football season makes me think that winter is not far behind the first Buckeyes game is only 29 days away. And with such a promising team, this is bound to be another great season.
The first game will be hosted at The Horseshoe on August 30 against Youngstown State. [...]

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One more month of Columbus Clippers Baseball at The Coop

by Jason BlantonJuly 27, 2008 sports

For many of us native Columbus residents our fondest childhood memories are that spent watching a Columbus Clippers game at Cooper Stadium. And although the Clippers are not going away, the stadium as we know it is. An effort to revitalize Clipper baseball is underway, and it is called Huntington Park. A [...]

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