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Adam Cairns @adamcairns.bsky.social · 3d

#Crew96 captain Darlington Nagbe announces retirement at end of this MLS season www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

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Adam Cairns @adamcairns.bsky.social · 5d

Ohio State's stifling defense and explosive offense combine for 42-3 win over Minnesota. See the photos: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...

Adam Cairns @adamcairns.bsky.social · Sep 7

The Ohio State Buckeyes easily handle Grambling State on both sides of the ball with a 70-0 win to go 2-0.

Full gallery: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...

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Adam Cairns @adamcairns.bsky.social · Aug 29

One year ago, the hockey world was shocked to learn about the passing of Johnny Gaudreau. Head over to dispatch.com to read about how the #CBJ have kept his spirit alive while coping with the unimaginable loss.

From @BrianHedger: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

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Adam Cairns @adamcairns.bsky.social · Aug 27

Football and fatherhood: How Ohio State's Ryan Day is raising his most cherished quarterback www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

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Adam Cairns @adamcairns.bsky.social · Aug 13

We've been scouring the Dispatch archive to bring you photos of Columbus' history, including some that have never been seen in the digital age. Check out the most recent gallery of aerial photos we've taken from planes, helicopters and drones over the years. www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...

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Adam Cairns @adamcairns.bsky.social · Aug 6

Columbus Crew defeat Club León 1-0 in final Leagues Cup group stage match

Full gallery: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall... #Crew96

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Adam Cairns @adamcairns.bsky.social · Jul 17

Sports fans should recognize this guy on the left who makes an appearance in the Columbus Dispatch's amazing '80s photo gallery of life in Columbus: dispatch.com/picture-gall... (photo by Amy Sancetta)

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Adam Cairns @adamcairns.bsky.social · Jul 14

Dude Wipes, distant cousin on the side of the family that no one talks to anymore 🧻 😂

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Adam Cairns @adamcairns.bsky.social · Jul 14

The kids in the audience (and many parents) went nuts for the show. Everyone was having a blast.

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Adam Cairns @adamcairns.bsky.social · Jul 14

I saw it in person, yet still can't accurately answer your question 🙃

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Adam Cairns @adamcairns.bsky.social · Jul 14

The still-yet-to-be-announced Columbus Crew throwback third jersey again on display at the Dude Perfect tour stop last night #crew96

📸 Full @dudeperfect.bsky.social gallery: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...

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Adam Cairns @adamcairns.bsky.social · Jul 8

How a Pro Sports Photographer and Nikon Robotics Revolutionized Ice Hockey Images (via @petapixel.bsky.social) petapixel.com/2025/07/05/h...

How a Pro Sports Photographer and Nikon Robotics Revolutionized Ice Hockey Images

How Joel Marklund brings creativity and robotics to professional sports photography.

petapixel.com

Adam Cairns @adamcairns.bsky.social · Jun 24

Some animals need a little more help staying cool than others. Check out what the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium is doing to protect against the extreme heat www.dispatch.com/videos/news/...

How the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium handles extreme heat

See how the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium keeps animals safe and cool during extreme heat with shaded areas and special care from staff.

www.dispatch.com

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Adam Cairns @adamcairns.bsky.social · Jun 11

Dying at 48, former Pacers photographer wants to live long enough to see NBA title www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Dying at 48, former Pacers photographer wants to live long enough to see NBA title

Matt Dial, a former IndyStar photographer who shot many Pacers games, is on hospice battling Stage 4 colon cancer.

www.indystar.com

Adam Cairns @adamcairns.bsky.social · Jun 11

Columbus protesters march through Downtown against ICE deportation and Trump administration immigration policies www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...

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Chad Loder @chadloder.bsky.social · Jun 8

“People came over to help and got me on the curb. A medic was called, who cut off my clothes. In my leg was what felt like a five centimeter hole with muscle hanging out of it and blood all down my leg. The medic put a tourniquet on it, and a journalist I was with took me to ER.”

British photojournalist hit by non lethal rounds during Los Angeles protests

Nick Stern to undergo surgery for wound sustained during the standoff between police and anti-Ice protesters

www.theguardian.com

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Adam Cairns @adamcairns.bsky.social · Jun 2

Back-to-back Memorial Tournament champ Scottie Scheffler

Full gallery of this year’s final round: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall... #theMemorial

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Adam Cairns @adamcairns.bsky.social · May 22

If it weren’t for this Columbus legend, we might still be calling it the “International 500-Mile Sweepstakes” instead of the Indy 500 www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Indy 500 can thank Columbus legend 'Fast Eddie' Rickenbacker for its name | Arace

Did Eddie Rickenbacker, WWI flying ace from Columbus, officially name the Indianapolis 500? Yes, he did. Sort of.

www.dispatch.com

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Adam Cairns @adamcairns.bsky.social · May 9

Can’t spell pope without “ope”

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Michael Shearer @michaeljshearer.dispatch.com · Apr 29

3 reasons why Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski is a Norris Trophy finalist www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

3 reasons why Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski is a Norris Trophy finalist

Werenski is a finalist for NHL's top defenseman award, the Norris Trophy, after leading the Blue Jackets in scoring and setting franchise highs.

www.dispatch.com

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Adam Cairns @adamcairns.bsky.social · Apr 29

This is what happens when our hockey team doesn’t make the playoffs and the beat writer has extra time on his hands. Right @brianhedger.bsky.social?

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Brian Hedger @brianhedger.bsky.social · Apr 18

Three reads, a vid plus @adamcairns.bsky.social gallery from #CBJ season finale ->

Takeaways -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Arace -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Recap -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Gallery -> www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...

Vid-> www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...

Columbus Blue Jackets blow out New York Islanders to finish emotional season: 3 takeaways

Takeaways from the Blue Jackets' 6-1 rout of the Islanders include Johnny Hockey, Johnny B. Goode and a stirring end to an emotional season.

www.dispatch.com

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Adam Cairns @adamcairns.bsky.social · Apr 18

That's all folks! #CBJ finish season on a high note with 6-1 win over the Islanders.

Full gallery: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...

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Jordan Laird @lairdwrites.bsky.social · Apr 14

Fact check: while hosting the OSU championship team, Trump said he won Columbus by a lot.

He actually lost Columbus by a lot while winning Ohio.

www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...

Fact check: Did JD Vance graduate from Ohio State in 2 years? Did Trump win Columbus?

Fact Check: While welcoming OSU's champions at the White House, President Trump made claims about Ohio and graduate J.D. Vance. Were they true?

www.dispatch.com

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