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Longtime radio voice of the Blue Jackets has a new home

Bob McElligott is back with a new website and pair of podcasts.

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The Blue Jackets are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="back" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/10/01/columbus-blue-jackets-team-season-preview-2026" data-vars-content-id="603c5871-23d3-482e-a7b0-73d947ef1ffa" data-vars-headline="Longtime radio voice of the Blue Jackets has a new home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/10/01/columbus-blue-jackets-team-season-preview-2026" target="_self">back</a>, but a voice many have come to associate with the team is now covering the team in his own new capacity. Driving the news: Former play-by-play broadcaster Bob McElligott recently launched <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Clear Breakaway" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/47787214.95/aHR0cHM6Ly9jbGVhcmJyZWFrYXdheS5jb20vP3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1zZW5kdG9fbG9jYWxuZXdzbGV0dGVydGVzdCZzdHJlYW09dG9w/61143c39cd4dcd37e13a7294B32583e05" data-vars-content-id="603c5871-23d3-482e-a7b0-73d947ef1ffa" data-vars-headline="Longtime radio voice of the Blue Jackets has a new home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/47787214.95/aHR0cHM6Ly9jbGVhcmJyZWFrYXdheS5jb20vP3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1zZW5kdG9fbG9jYWxuZXdzbGV0dGVydGVzdCZzdHJlYW09dG9w/61143c39cd4dcd37e13a7294B32583e05" target="_self">Clear Breakaway</a>, a website featuring pregame and postgame Q&amp;As, podcasts and other analysis.

Monday is Ohio's voter registration deadline

It's the deadline in order to vote in the 2026 general election on Nov. 3.

Monday is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.How to register: You can <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="do so online" data-vars-click-url="https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/" data-vars-content-id="16d18e4d-6261-438f-917f-1b1c6ddf2877" data-vars-headline="Monday is Ohio&#x27;s voter registration deadline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/" target="_blank">do so online</a> or at your <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="county board of elections office" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ohiosos.gov/directories/county-boards-of-elections" data-vars-content-id="16d18e4d-6261-438f-917f-1b1c6ddf2877" data-vars-headline="Monday is Ohio&#x27;s voter registration deadline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ohiosos.gov/directories/county-boards-of-elections" target="_blank">county board of elections office</a>.

Ohio gas prices fall as tax holiday takes effect

The tax break is helping, but bigger factors continue to move gas prices as well.

Money

Ohio drivers are already seeing results of the state&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gas tax holiday" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/10/01/ohio-gas-tax-holiday-gallon-diesel-2026" data-vars-content-id="70f7c9db-af5f-40ee-8fbc-140d0fc03fd4" data-vars-headline="Ohio gas prices fall as tax holiday takes effect" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/10/01/ohio-gas-tax-holiday-gallon-diesel-2026" target="_self">gas tax holiday</a> — but there are bigger factors that affect the price at your gas pump.Why it matters: Prices may still fluctuate even with the tax break in place, gas price expert Patrick De Haan warns.

Columbus residents and visitors walk half a mile a day

Even a short daily walk can do wonders for your health.

Health

Columbus residents and visitors walk about a half-mile per day on average, according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a new StreetLight report" data-vars-click-url="https://learn.streetlightdata.com/measuring-walking-and-biking-miles-traveled-ebook" data-vars-content-id="9c6eeb37-f35b-4445-866a-8942276d8907" data-vars-headline="Columbus residents and visitors walk half a mile a day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://learn.streetlightdata.com/measuring-walking-and-biking-miles-traveled-ebook" target="_blank">a new StreetLight report</a>.Why it matters: Even a short daily walk <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="can do wonders" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/08/14/fast-walking-improve-longevity-prevent-death" data-vars-content-id="9c6eeb37-f35b-4445-866a-8942276d8907" data-vars-headline="Columbus residents and visitors walk half a mile a day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/08/14/fast-walking-improve-longevity-prevent-death" target="_self">can do wonders</a> for your health, and the data shows we could be lacing &#x27;em up a little more often.

OSU med student takes on the Ironman World Championship

A former Ohio state champion swimmer, Matthew Marquardt aims to win the world's most grueling endurance competition.

An Ohio native hopes to win one of the world&#x27;s most grueling sporting events this weekend — before returning to Columbus to finish becoming a doctor.Why it matters: Matthew Marquardt is seeking to become the first American man since 2002 to win the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ironman World Championship" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ironman.com/races/im-world-championship-kona" data-vars-content-id="346dae3e-2637-4449-a8ed-1a672a9e0893" data-vars-headline="OSU med student takes on the Ironman World Championship" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ironman.com/races/im-world-championship-kona" target="_blank">Ironman World Championship</a>, being held Saturday in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kona, Hawai&#x27;i" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2019/10/14/ironman-world-championships" data-vars-content-id="346dae3e-2637-4449-a8ed-1a672a9e0893" data-vars-headline="OSU med student takes on the Ironman World Championship" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2019/10/14/ironman-world-championships" target="_self">Kona, Hawai&#x27;i</a>.

Columbus volunteers sought for '28 Olympic soccer matches

Columbus is set to host men's and women's soccer matches at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.

Sports

It&#x27;s probably too late to start training for the 2028 Olympic Games, but the event sure could use you as a volunteer.State of play: Columbus is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="set to host" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/02/03/columbus-ohio-host-2028-summer-olympics-soccer" data-vars-content-id="ac95c9e7-63ff-42e0-9609-f4353cba466f" data-vars-headline="Columbus volunteers sought for &#x27;28 Olympic soccer matches" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/02/03/columbus-ohio-host-2028-summer-olympics-soccer" target="_self">set to host</a> men&#x27;s and women&#x27;s soccer matches at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.

New-look Blue Jackets hope for a winning culture shift

After the blockbuster trade of the preseason, can a younger, hungrier team compete for the playoffs?

The puck drops on the Blue Jackets&#x27; 2026-2027 campaign Thursday night at Nationwide Arena. What can fans expect from the often-floundering franchise?Why it matters: After narrowly missing the playoffs last season, preseason talk has been all about <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="changing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/season-previews/columbus-blue-jackets-season-preview-2026-27" data-vars-content-id="37d343be-db5c-40cd-b6ab-0da4c1fa941e" data-vars-headline="New-look Blue Jackets hope for a winning culture shift" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/season-previews/columbus-blue-jackets-season-preview-2026-27" target="_blank">changing</a> the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="culture" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7624800/2026/09/24/blue-jackets-dressing-room-leaders/" data-vars-content-id="37d343be-db5c-40cd-b6ab-0da4c1fa941e" data-vars-headline="New-look Blue Jackets hope for a winning culture shift" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7624800/2026/09/24/blue-jackets-dressing-room-leaders/" target="_blank">culture</a> of a team that hasn&#x27;t made the playoffs since 2020.

A Crew legend intimidated a female ref — fans want him fired

Federico Higuaín reportedly forcefully grabbed an official's hand and told her "this is a man's game."

Crew fans on social media are calling for the firing of legendary Crew player-turned-coach Federico Higuaín, who is accused of grabbing a female official and making a sexist comment.Why it matters: Higuaín, the head coach of Crew 2, the club&#x27;s developmental team, is one of the most recognizable and popular players in Crew history, making the backlash notable.

The Crew has one last chance to salvage its season

It's been a year of disappointing results — can an unlikely Open Cup run ease the disappointment?

Staring down the worst season in franchise history, Wednesday night&#x27;s U.S. Open Cup semifinal represents a last chance for the Crew to salvage some joy for fans.Catch up quick: It&#x27;s been a season without many highlights for Columbus.

We asked "College Football 27" to predict the Buckeyes' season 

OSU is just as stacked in the video game as they are in real life.

The Buckeyes are a common title pick, ranked No. 1 and stacked with talent — but what do the machines think?Driving the news: We simulated OSU&#x27;s 2026 season with EA&#x27;s &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="College Football 27" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/06/12/curt-cignetti-gets-an-ea-sports-game-cover-and-maybe-a-curse" data-vars-content-id="6f0183b7-0db3-4ee6-a96c-b1403f5be0a2" data-vars-headline="We asked &quot;College Football 27&quot; to predict the Buckeyes&#x27; season " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/06/12/curt-cignetti-gets-an-ea-sports-game-cover-and-maybe-a-curse" target="_self">College Football 27</a>.&quot;

A casual's guide to the 2026 OSU football season

The Buckeyes have high expectations and a schedule full of big games.

A new season of Ohio State football is upon us. Haven&#x27;t been paying attention? We&#x27;ve got you covered.Why it matters: Fall is approaching and you&#x27;re in Columbus — you will not avoid football for the next four months.

8 facts about Columbus sports history

Columbus&#x27; sports history goes well beyond the Buckeyes. Driving the news: With sports and recreation <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="in the spotlight" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-columbus-60fff374-4601-468b-87ee-610b230ba885.html?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_columbus&amp;stream=top?chunk=4&amp;utm_term=twsocialshare#story4" data-vars-content-id="1e21d147-3589-4f70-b314-3a260b129469" data-vars-headline="8 facts about Columbus sports history" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-columbus-60fff374-4601-468b-87ee-610b230ba885.html?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_columbus&amp;stream=top?chunk=4&amp;utm_term=twsocialshare#story4" target="_self">in the spotlight</a> this month for Ohio&#x27;s America 250 celebration, we dug up some fun facts about our city&#x27;s athletic past.

A Hilliard man built "20-0," one of summer's most addictive games

The NFL game began as an "overnight" project and took the internet by storm.

One of the summer&#x27;s hottest time-killing games came from an overnight project in Central Ohio.Why it matters: NBA season simulator &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="82-0" data-vars-click-url="https://82-0.com/" data-vars-content-id="c861fa99-e83f-4b51-ba37-0fc3095e91fe" data-vars-headline="A Hilliard man built &quot;20-0,&quot; one of summer&#x27;s most addictive games" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://82-0.com/" target="_blank">82-0</a>&quot; started the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="craze" data-vars-click-url="https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/82-0-broke-nba-twitter-203607095.html" data-vars-content-id="c861fa99-e83f-4b51-ba37-0fc3095e91fe" data-vars-headline="A Hilliard man built &quot;20-0,&quot; one of summer&#x27;s most addictive games" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/82-0-broke-nba-twitter-203607095.html" target="_blank">craze</a>, and copycat versions for nearly every sport followed — the popular NFL version was built for fun by a Hilliard software engineer.

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Longtime radio voice of the Blue Jackets has a new home

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