Michael Arace

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Michael Arace

• The NHL draft lottery, televised on ESPN, was considered by some to be a strange viewing experience. • The Columbus Blue Jackets did not improve their draft position, moving from 13th to 14th overall. • This marks the 19th lottery the Blue Jackets have participated in, having never won and only improving their position once. • Despite not winning the lottery, the Blue Jackets may trade their first-round picks for established NHL talent.

1 week ago | dispatch.com | Michael Arace

The Los Angeles Lakers, after trading for Luka Doncic, were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers' playoff loss, coupled with LeBron James' age and recent injury, has sparked speculation about his future in the NBA. Despite James' ability to avoid major injuries throughout his career, his advancing age raises questions about his continued effectiveness.

2 weeks ago | dispatch.com | Michael Arace

Talent evaluators from 32 teams passed on Colorado's Shedeur Sanders through four-plus rounds and 143 selections of the NFL draft over the weekend. It should be noted that the Cleveland Browns' talent evaluators were among those who passed on Sanders — that is, until they selected him in the fifth round, 144th overall. If you are a Browns fan, then you have to hope that the talent evaluators from 32 teams, including the Browns, are wrong. And Mel Kiper is right. How are you feeling today?

3 weeks ago | dispatch.com | Michael Arace

Despite the strong finish, the Blue Jackets missed the playoffs, finishing two points behind the Montreal Canadiens for the final wild card spot. The team honored the memory of the late Johnny Gaudreau throughout the season and in the final game. Players expressed disappointment at missing the playoffs but also pride in exceeding expectations after being projected to be one of the worst teams in the league. Jonny Gaudreau would have loved this.

4 weeks ago | dispatch.com | Michael Arace

Show Caption Hide Caption Daniel Gazdag on joining Columbus Crew after Philadelphia Union tradeNewest Columbus Crew midfielder Dániel Gazdag answered questions during an introductory press conference on Friday, April 11, 2025, after Columbus acquired Gazdag from the Philadelphia Union. The Columbus Crew's game against Inter Miami was moved to Cleveland's Huntington Bank Field, upsetting Crew fans. The Crew opened their checkbook to acquire high-scoring attacker Daniel Gazdag.