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Michael Arace

Sports Columnist at The Columbus Dispatch

Sports columnist, Columbus Dispatch

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  • Meredith Gaudreau's letter to her late husband Johnny is an ode to Father's Day | Arace

    1 week ago | dispatch.com | Michael Arace

    Meredith Gaudreau wrote a tribute to her late husband, Johnny, for Father's Day, published in "The Players' Tribune."Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed by a drunk driver in 2025, the same date as Johnny's proposal four years earlier. Meredith's tribute includes personal photos and a video, and expresses her grief and love for Johnny. Happy Father's Day, fathers.

  • Did USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino have his hands tied with Gold Cup roster? | Arace

    2 weeks ago | dispatch.com | Michael Arace

    The USMNT suffered a devastating 4-0 loss to Switzerland, their worst defeat since 2016. The loss raises concerns about the team's readiness for the upcoming Gold Cup and 2026 World Cup. Debate surrounds player absences, with some criticizing prominent players for prioritizing rest and club commitments. Coach Mauricio Pochettino experimented with a primarily MLS-based roster for the Gold Cup due to injuries and unavailability of key players.

  • Journalism, with a score to settle, can prove greatness at Belmont Stakes | Arace

    3 weeks ago | dispatch.com | Michael Arace

    The 2025 Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course at a shortened distance of 1¼ miles. Kentucky Derby top three finishers Sovereignty, Journalism, and Baez will compete, with Journalism entering as the favorite after winning the Preakness. The field of eight horses includes other contenders like Rodriguez and Crudo, with potentially sloppy track conditions impacting the race.

  • Jarmo Kekalainen joins Kevyn Adams with Buffalo Sabres in NHL merging of the downtrodden

    3 weeks ago | dispatch.com | Michael Arace

    The Buffalo Sabres, facing the longest playoff drought in the NHL, hired former Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen as a senior advisor. Kekalainen’s hiring raises questions about the future of current Sabres GM Kevyn Adams, though it appears Adams remains in charge of hockey operations. Kekalainen, known for his drafting and development skills, joins the Sabres after a 12-year tenure as the Blue Jackets' GM.

  • At the core of the Cleveland Browns stadium issue is the core city of Cleveland | Arace

    4 weeks ago | dispatch.com | Michael Arace

    The Cleveland Browns owners, Haslam Sports Group, are planning to move the team from downtown Cleveland to a new domed stadium in Brook Park. The Haslams are seeking $600 million in state bonds to help fund the $2.4 billion project, despite opposition from Cleveland's mayor, county commissioner, and residents.

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Michael Arace
Michael Arace @MichaelArace1
6 Nov 19

RT @darreldrowland: Columbus Crew's proposal for the Ohio state fairgrounds met with support, skepticism https://t.co/QGXLlvlS39

Michael Arace
Michael Arace @MichaelArace1
6 Nov 19

RT @BlackiePreps: Here are our final area football statistics, with several additions made today, and maybe more funneling in through the n…

Michael Arace
Michael Arace @MichaelArace1
26 Sep 19

RT @BrianHedger: #CBJ roster has most of the NHLers playing. Guessing lines will look something like this: Texier-Dubois-Atkinson Folign…