Location

Columbus

Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Columbus across Football, Basketball, Hockey.

86 articles

NCAA Extends Eligibility to Five Years, Giving Purdue a Recruiting Edge

The NCAA has approved a five‑year post‑high‑school eligibility model, a change that could let schools such as Purdue promise immediate playing time and a clear path to the NFL. The shift raises questions about recruiting strategy, legal challenges, and the future of college athletics.

Jun 25, 2026

Michigan Baseball Unveils 2027 Big Ten Schedule

The University of Michigan announced its 2027 conference slate, highlighting a season opener in Los Angeles and a slate of home series that includes a matchup against UCLA and a rivalry game against Michigan State.

Jun 24, 2026

NCAA expands eligibility window to five seasons

The NCAA has adopted a 'five‑for‑five' eligibility rule that permits athletes to compete for five seasons within a five‑year period, effective this fall. The change directly benefits Ohio State football, where at least 20 scholarship players may gain an additional year of play.

Jun 24, 2026

Sabres Unveil Compact 2026 Preseason Slate

The Buffalo Sabres have released a shortened preseason schedule, confirming four games in September with two home contests at KeyBank Center, reflecting the NHL's broader regular‑season expansion.

Jun 23, 2026

World Cup Sparks Soccer Surge in the United States

Over 20 million viewers tuned in as the U.S. Men’s national team advanced, igniting discussions about soccer’s growing footprint, franchise valuations, and upcoming women’s team ambitions in Columbus.

Jun 22, 2026

World Cup Fuels Soccer Surge in the United States

More than 20 million Americans watched the U.S. Men’s national team advance to the round of 32, a milestone that former New Zealand international Duncan Oughton and Columbus Sports Commission’s Jesse Ghiorzi say could reshape the sport’s landscape in the country.

Jun 22, 2026

World Cup Sparks Soccer Surge in the United States

The recent World Cup hosted on American soil has ignited a renewed fascination with soccer across the United States, drawing more than twenty million viewers as the U.S. Men’s national team progressed through the competition.

Jun 22, 2026

Michigan State Unveils 2026‑27 Big Ten Hockey Schedule

Michigan State has released its 2026‑27 Big Ten hockey schedule, highlighting a challenging opening stretch, key matchups against Michigan and Ohio State, and a push toward a fourth straight regular‑season crown and the program’s first Frozen Four since 2008.

Jun 19, 2026