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‘Ohio — Champion of Sports’ in Columbus
An expansive exhibition organized by the Ohio History Connection showcases our state’s contributions to excellence in competition.
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3 Questions: Christine Brennan
The Toledo native, USA Today columnist and Red Smith Award honoree talks about her father’s influence, the importance of Title IX and the future of sports.
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How Ohio Stadium’s Opening Ushered in a New Era of Sports
The Horseshoe was dedicated on Oct. 21, 1922. The moment marked the rise of both Ohio State Football and the construction of new stadiums across the nation.
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3 Questions: Jon Gruden
The “Monday Night Football” analyst and Sandusky native discusses growing up in Ohio, his father and football.
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3 Questions: Eddie George
The Heisman Trophy winner and former Ohio State Buckeyes running back shares how he ended up on stage playing Billy Flynn in “Chicago.”
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LeBron James and a Promise Delivered
LeBron James returned to Ohio in 2014 to bring a championship home. On June 22, he delivered the trophy.
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American Dreams
The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage examines how immigrants and minorities embraced baseball as a way to fit into society.
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3 Questions: Stipe Miocic
The Ohioan and reigning UFC heavyweight champion talks with us about honing his craft and defending his title.
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Minor League Baseball Guide
Goofy mascots, quirky promotions and great deals on ballpark food — here’s what Ohio’s teams have on deck this season.
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The Legacy of Clearview Golf Club
William Powell’s club is the first and only golf course designed, built, owned and operated by an African American. His kids now bring their father’s message to a new generation.
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Boxer Davey Moore and the Fight that Shook the World
In 1963, Springfield resident Davey Moore took part in a boxing match that garnered the attention of California’s governor, Pope John XXIII and a 21-year-old known as Bob Dylan.
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Toledo Hosted the Longest-Ever U.S. Open in 1931
In 1931, the U.S. Open at Toledo's Inverness Club finished with an epic ending that has never been repeated.
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The Wild Story of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ First Season
Here’s the behind-the-scenes story of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ inaugural season in the words of those who lived it.
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Season's Eatings
We asked Ohio State Buckeye bars with tasty food to share a recipe for one of their game-day creations.
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The NFL’s First Game Was Played in Dayton
Here’s how America’s fall obsession took its initial steps in Dayton during the autumn of 1920.
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Hometown Legend
Newcomerstown honors pitcher Cy Young, one of the greatest players of all time.
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The Strange Tale of Ten Cent Beer Night
What the Cleveland Indians dreamed up during the summer of 1974 is a bizarre slice of baseball folklore and an odd page of Ohio history.
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3 Questions: Scott Raab
The Cleveland native delves into what the Cavaliers’ 2016 NBA championship means for his hometown in a new book.
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