COLUMBUS, Ohio — It was one of those nights that reminded everyone just how special soccer can be. A record crowd of 21,188 packed ScottsMiracle-Gro Field Sunday night to watch the Columbus Crew battle Inter Miami, with thousands arriving for an opportunity to see one of the greatest players to ever touch a soccer ball — Lionel Messi. They got their Messi moment. They also got a Columbus Crew victory. The Crew stunned Inter Miami 2-1 in dramatic fashion, with substitute Jamal

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Apparently a 56-point victory wasn’t enough to keep Ohio State from sliding in the polls. Despite dismantling Kent State 59-3 Saturday afternoon at Ohio Stadium, the Buckeyes dropped one spot from No. 6 to No. 7 in the latest Associated Press Top 25. Ohio State’s drop had more to do with movement around the Buckeyes than their performance against the Golden Flashes, as Ole Miss jumped from No. 8 to No. 4 following a 32-24 victory over LSU. For Ryan Day’s team

COLUMBUS, Ohio There was no Texas hangover inside Ohio Stadium on Saturday afternoon. One week after suffering a difficult loss on the road against Texas, No. 6 Ohio State returned home and responded exactly how Ryan Day’s team needed to, overwhelming Kent State 59-3 to improve to 2-1 on the season. The Buckeyes scored touchdowns on each of their first four possessions, built a 35-0 halftime lead and never gave the Golden Flashes an opportunity to make things interesting. Ohi

It was a beautiful night to kick off Homecoming weekend for a Lexington football team desperate for win. The Minutemen felt good heading into the yearly matchup with Wooster and why wouldn't they? Lexington had won four in a row against the Generals and just a year ago the Minutemen had a 42-0 lead at Follis Field. Yes, Lex had a much different team led by two kids that are now playing high level division one football and several more that would go on to play various sports f

COLUMBUS, Ohio Sometimes the best way to respond to a heartbreaking loss is simply to get back on the football field. That opportunity comes Saturday afternoon for No. 6 Ohio State as the Buckeyes return to the friendly confines of Ohio Stadium to host in-state opponent Kent State. Kickoff is scheduled for noon on FOX. Ohio State enters the matchup 1-1 after suffering a stunning 24-23 loss at No. 4 Texas last Saturday night in Austin. The Buckeyes appeared to have complete co

ONTARIO, Ohio Something has to give Friday night. Clear Fork and Ontario will enter the opening week of Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference play with identical 3-0 records, setting the stage for one of the most intriguing matchups of the young season. The Colts have earned victories over Granville, Zanesville and Lexington, while Ontario has taken care of its non-conference schedule with wins over Lexington, Norwalk and Tiffin Columbian. The strength of schedule certainly favors Cle

AUSTIN, Texas — The lights will be bright, the stakes will be enormous, and two of college football’s biggest brands will collide Saturday night when No. 1 Ohio State travels to Austin to battle No. 4 Texas at 7:30 p.m. on ABC. It may only be September, but this has the atmosphere of a College Football Playoff game. Ohio State and Texas enter the showdown coming off dominant victories. The Buckeyes dismantled Ball State 56-3 at Ohio Stadium, while the Longhorns rolled past Te