MBK: Ohio State defeats Virginia Tech 81-73 in NIT
Jamison Battle had 21 points in Ohio State’s 81-73 victory against Virginia Tech on Saturday night in the NIT.
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FC Cincinnati 1, NYCFC 0
Luciano Acosta scored a goal to give Cincinnati a 1-0 victory over New York City FC.
Buckeyes cruise past Maine in NCAA opener
Jacy Sheldon had 19 points and three other Ohio State players scored in double figures as the Buckeyes ran away from Maine 80-57 in an opening game of the women’s NCAA Tournament Friday.
Avalanche 6, CBJ 1
Mikko Rantanen had two goals and an assist, Nathan MacKinnon extended his home points streak to 33 games with a third-period score and the Colorado Avalanche routed the Blue Jackets 6-1.
Buckeyes advance to 3rd straight women’s ice hockey championship game
Sloane Matthews scored a go-ahead goal with 6:48 left to play and top seed Ohio State advanced to the title game of the women’s ice hockey championship for the third straight season after defeating No. 4 seed Clarkson 4-1 in the Frozen Four.
Timberwolves 104, Cavs 91
Mike Conley scored 21 points and fan favorite Naz Reid added 18 points on his beach towel giveaway night, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Cavaliers 104-91.
Grand Rapids outlasts Fury in 4-set win
The Columbus Fury fell to the Grand Rapids Rise in a marathon four-set match Wednesday night at Nationwide Arena.
Cavs coach Bickerstaff says he received threats from gamblers
Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff revealed he received threats from gamblers last season and reported it to the NBA.
“The footy” in the The ‘Shoe
Ohio Stadium will play host to a match between two of England’s top soccer clubs this summer when Chelsea FC and Manchester City face off on August 3.
Red Wings 4, CBJ 3 (OT)
Patrick Kane scored 48 seconds into overtime as the Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat the Blue Jackets 4-3.