The Latest Breaking News from Columbus

Ukrainian students at Chicago school try to process Russian invasion: ‘Very sad and distressed’

CHICAGO — Seventh grader Sofiia Bilinska struggled with English when she moved from Ukraine to Chicago two years ago — then she joined the Ukrainian bilingual program at Columbus Elementary School.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 8, 2022

With Lerone Murphy out, David Onama targeted vs. Nate Landwehr for UFC Columbus

Five weeks after his first UFC win, David Onama will seek another big knockout.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 5, 2022

U.S. women's soccer team to play two friendlies against Uzbekistan in April

LOS ANGELES — After suddenly becoming stuck for an opponent for a pair of April friendlies, the U.S. women's national team will face Uzbekistan for the first time April 9 at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio, followed by an April 12 game at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 3, 2022

Dave Hyde: Panthers’ three straight losses confirm how much they’ve won this year

When it was over, when the magic didn’t appear Saturday, when the Florida Panthers lost as many games at home in a bad week as they had all this season, this is how their coach, Andrew Brunette, framed it all.

Tribune News Service · Feb 27, 2022

Raphael Warnock showcases populist streak in battle for second term

ATLANTA — At a stop Tuesday in Columbus, U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock touted new legislation to boost mental health funding. A few hours later, the Georgia Democrat stood at a Sandy Springs gas station promising to blunt rising fuel prices with a temporary gas tax holiday.

Tribune News Service · Feb 24, 2022

Chicago Blackhawks rally from an early 2-goal deficit but fall short in a 7-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks and Columbus Blue Jackets started with a frenetic five-goal first period and ended with a four-goal third, but in the end multiple Hawks rallies came up short in a 7-4 loss Thursday at the United Center.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 18, 2022

Second-half splash sends Ohio State men's basketball to blowout over Gophers

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Gophers senior Payton Willis had Ohio State's Kyle Young right where he wanted him – backpedaling on a drive and spin move that resulted in a wide open point blank shot Tuesday night in the first half.

Tribune News Service · Feb 16, 2022

Curtis Blaydes vs. Chris Daukuas to serve as new UFC Columbus headliner

UFC Columbus lost its main event due to injury, but a replacement is on tap.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 11, 2022

UFC heavyweights Ilir Latifi, Aleksei Oleinik to square off March 26 in Columbus

UFC Columbus continues to load up on fights – and now a physically big one is headed that way.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2022

Risk or Brisk? Cold Weather Serves as Intentional Setting for Under-Fire USMNT

The U.S. needs to beat Honduras to stay on track for the World Cup, and it's going to great—and some would say risky—lengths to inconvenience the opponent.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 1, 2022