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Past articles by Michael:

New coach Wilfried Nancy brings a gale of fresh air to the Crew's offense

Crew GM Tim Bezbatchenko said, "I'm impressed with how far we've come" under new coach Wilfried Nancy. But, he said, "I don't think we're there yet" → Read More

Kristina Johnson, Ryan Day have this in common: OSU's unrealistic demands

Are expectations at Ohio State so unreasonable that being the president, or the football coach, is beyond a mere mortal, no matter how qualified? → Read More

A toast to Randy Sims, whose love for soccer, Crew, was infectious

If you are a Columbus Crew fan of any duration, you probably knew Randall Sims -- and found his love for the game and the club infectious. → Read More

Lesson from the clown show in Vancouver: Don't be the Canucks

Vancouver Canucks boss Jim Rutherford decided long ago to replace Bruce Boudreau. The excision was not conducted in a humane fashion. → Read More

NHL is about offense as the league gets younger, faster more skilled

NHL scoring is up. The number of 50-goal and 100-point scorers is on the rise. The Blue Jackets need more of these guys in order to compete. → Read More

Sadly, Gregg Berhalter is about to lose his job because of angry soccer mom

When the Crew was between owners, Gregg Berhalter helped keep things running. That should not be forgotten as his USMNT fate is being decided. → Read More

Columbus Blue Jackets are in free fall, but splat is the way to go

It's a time-honored NHL formula: Bottom out, draft high and build a winner. The Blue Jackets didn't expect to be so bottom-y, but here they are. → Read More

Neil Johnston could be the greatest basketball player you've never heard of

When making a list of the NBA's greatest centers, one might consider Neil Johnston. Who was Johnston? He was an all-around force in the 1950s. → Read More

Columbus Crew make refreshing move in hiring Wilfried Nancy

The Columbus Crew hired an interesting coach in Wilfried Nancy, who is worldly and knows what he’s about. → Read More

Crew closing in on coaching hire; Gregg Berhalter facing toughest test

If you connect the dots, Wilfried Nancy is best bet to be the next Crew coach. But that search isn't quite finished. Meanwhile, there is Qatar. → Read More

Columbus is main character in 'Good Rivals' soccer documentary

Sports-entertainment producer Jon Weinbach is following up The Last Dance with "Good Rivals," an excellent film about the U.S.-Mexico soccer rivalry. → Read More

Cleveland Browns' problems go beyond quarterback and continue to expand

Remember when the Browns sold their soul and three first-round draft picks for Deshaun Watson with the idea of contending for the Super Bowl? Whoops. → Read More

A young USMNT will do well to get out of group stage at World Cup

What are realistic expectations for the USMNT at the World Cup? It'd be a win if they made it to the knockout rounds. The bigger picture here is 2026. → Read More

Loss of Zach Werenski adds more gloom to Columbus Blue Jackets' season

The Blue Jackets ended a five-game losing streak with a feel-good victory over the Flyers. The bad news: Zach Werenski suffered a long-term injury. → Read More

Kekalainen makes rare visit to Blue Jackets locker room, delivers message

General manager Jarmo Kekalainen met with his last-place team Wednesday morning. He told the players they must hang together, so to speak. → Read More

As U.S. team assembles for World Cup, optimism and pessimism abound

While coach Gregg Berhalter must have worries about injuries, he's sounding a positive note as the USMNT makes final preparation for Qatar World Cup. → Read More

Blue Jackets can fairly be described as 'embarrassing' and 'pathetic'

The Columbus Blue Jackets, who've been outscored by 17-4 over their last three games, are off to one of the worst starts in franchise history. → Read More

Columbus Crew look to have coach search just about done by Thanksgiving

Sustained success has been elusive over the Crew's first 27 years. President/GM Tim Bezbatchenko aims to change that. The next coach should help. → Read More

Columbus Blue Jackets go missing in front of a baffled, booing crowd

The 2022-23 Columbus Blue Jackets may or may not be ready for the playoffs (probably not), but either way, they're supposed to be fun to watch. → Read More

World Series has Phillies' no-name manager vs. Astros' favorite grandpa

Of all the storylines in the upcoming World Series, the most compelling might be the narratives of the managers, Dusty Baker and Rob Thompson. → Read More