Lori Schmidt is an Assistant Sports Editor at the Columbus Dispatch. She has extensive experience covering a wide range of sports, including the Buckeyes, CBJ, and NFL, with a focus on both individual and team sports as well as major league competitions. Lori's work has been featured in numerous publications, including USA TODAY, Yahoo Sports, and the Detroit Free Press.
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Lori Schmidt's coverage is heavily focused on local sports, particularly Ohio State football. She frequently provides event coverage and focuses on specific games, players, and events related to the team.
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Columbus Dispatch Dates and times for most of the games during the 2026 NFL season were released May 14.
By: Lori Schmidt
Libertyville tight end Brock Williams soaks up the atmosphere during a game between Ohio State and Texas at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.
By: Lori Schmidt
Two wounded Eastern Conference teams battle at Subaru Park tonight as the Columbus Crew play a road game against the Philadelphia Union. Live updates.
The Ohio State women's tennis team wrapped up one of the more successful seasons in program history. Auburn moves on to title matchup with Texas A&M.
Columbus Dispatch Henrik Rydstrom's brief tenure with the Crew is over. The coach, who led Columbus to a 3-4-7 start in MLS play, was let go on May 17, the team announced.
By: Brian Hedger, Lori Schmidt
Lori Schmidt and Brian Hedger, Columbus Dispatch The Blue Jackets are brining back the big guy who anchors the right side of their third
By: Lori Schmidt, Rob Oller
Lori Schmidt and Rob Oller, Columbus Dispatch Charlie Wi is a glutton for punishment, but the 54-year-old South Korean is also co-leading the 46th U.S.
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By: Lori Schmidt
Lori Schmidt, Columbus Dispatch Hilliard Bradley basketball coach Brett Norris was selected by Dispatch.com readers as the high school boys Coach of the Year for 2025-26.
By: Lori Schmidt
Lori Schmidt, Columbus Dispatch Hilliard Bradley basketball coach Brett Norris was selected by Dispatch.com readers as the high school boys Coach of the Year for 2025-26.
