Plus, Tipico will be the betting app of the Arnold Sports Festival
The calm before the score 🏈
Your guide to sports in Columbus
The Buckeyes sing Carmen Ohio after every game. | Photo by CBUStoday
Whether you’re a sports fanatic or just look good in OSU scarlet — when it comes to sports, Columbus has no shortage of teams to support. As such, our city is home to some of the most loyal fans in the country — they’ve even gone so far as to win a Guinness World Record.
If you’re already a devoted Columbus sports fan or you’re new to the area and interested in learning more about The Arch City’s teams, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about CBUS sports.
When “The Game” was played in The Shoe in 2018, OSU won 62-39. | Photo via @ohiostathletics
🏈 OSU Buckeyes football (NCAA) | Est. 1890
OSU’s football team is part of the Big Ten Conference. Ever wondered about their emblem?Local folklore says that the buckeye resembles the eye of the deer and that carrying one brings good luck. In 1967, the tradition of putting a white sticker decorated with a buckeye leaf on a player’s helmet after a big play or hard work on the field began.
Major accomplishments:
Won first National Championship in 1942
Won the first undisputed National Championship in 2014
Has won eight national titles, five division championships, and 39 conference titles
The Columbus Crew (formerly the Columbus Crew SC) were founded in 1994 as one of the original MLS teams that helped launch the US pro soccer league. The team is currently coached by former CF Montreal coach, Wilfried Nancy.
Think Outside the Brick | Friday, Feb. 24 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., Columbus | $0-$18 | Stop by this LEGO-themed exhibit for the last time before it leaves for good.
RuPaul Drag Race! Trivia | Friday, Feb. 24 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Sotto Terra, 610 Neil Ave., Columbus | $10 | Declare yourself the true king or queen of RuPaul trivia and win prizes.
Arcade Anniversary Party | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 1-10 p.m. | Sideswipe Brewing, 2415 Scioto Harper Dr., Columbus | Free | Celebrate the anniversary + stick around for the pinball tournament at 2 p.m.
Blooms & Butterflies | Saturday, Feb. 25-Monday, May 29 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus | $22 | Stroll amid hundreds of colorful, exotic butterflies flying freely through the Pacific Island Water Garden Biome, a warm tropical haven filled with bright nectar blooms.*
Sunday, Feb. 26
7th Annual Baby & Kids Expo | Sunday, Feb. 26 | 12-3 p.m. | Polaris Fashion Place, 1500 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus | Free | Parents are invited to discover resources for their kids such as local classes.
I Matter | Sunday, Feb. 26 | 12-4 p.m. | Nationwide Children’s Hospital Education Center, 543 E. 18th St., Columbus | Free | This seminar empowers women to build healthy relationships with the people in their lives.
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Ray Ray’s Hog Pitadded another food truck at Flint Station at 225 Park Rd. The truck officially opens today at 11:30 a.m. and Flint Station will have $3 drafts to celebrate opening weekend. A new beer garden and stage for live music is also planned for this summer at the Worthington-area spot. 🍗(Columbus Business First)
Concert
Ne-Yo, a Grammy Award-winning R&B singer, is coming to Columbus on Saturday, June 17 for Columbus Symphony’s Picnic with the Pops summer concert series. The concert will be held in the Columbus Commons at 160 S. High St. and tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. 🎶 (The Columbus Dispatch)
Development
Grand Communities LLC is looking to build53 residential units and surrounding commercial spaces on 18.5 acres of land at Emerald Parkway and Bright Road. The Dublin Planning & Zoning Commission will review the project application on Thursday, March 2. 🏘️ (Columbus Business First)
Festival
The Arnold Sports Festival returns to the Greater Columbus Convention Center Thursday, March 2-Sunday, March 5 + Tipico will be the official sports betting app of the festival. Attendees will receive $200 in betting credits (with a $50 deposit) among other giveaways by using the Tipico app. (ABC6 On Your Side)
Sports
Tonight is senior night for the Ohio State women’s basketball team, who have had one of their best seasons in program history. The first 500 fans will receive a limited edition Taylor Mikesell senior night poster. Grab tickets. 🏀
Answered
We asked what areas of Columbus you think make it so livable, and readers like Roy shared, “The River District in northwest Columbus needs recognition as a food paradise. Not only do we have one of the best restaurants in the city, The Refectory, we have the best sushi.”
Finance
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EAT
On FYR 🔥
Our dining experience at FYR Short North
The use of fire and smoke is incorporated into every dish on the menu. | Photo by CBUStoday
Sebastian was born in Argentina but also has Italian roots, and most recently, was a chef and owner of a restaurant in Costa Rica. He was highly involved in our dining experience and passionately described to us how the FYR food showcases his Latin American flare.
The menu 🥩
More than 95% of the dishes are cooked on fire with six different cooking techniques. We had a view of our food being cooked in front of us on the fire grills. Here are the menu items we tried:
Editor’s pick: TGIF, Columbus. I hope everyone has fun plans in store. I’ll be heading to Stories on High to check out the new rooftop bar, so stay tuned on our Instagram page for a sneak peek.
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