The brand-new gray court inside the Schottenstein Center wasn’t the only thing that drew attention Tuesday night. From the opening tip, the Ohio State men’s basketball team made it clear this wouldn’t ...

It is hot, but not quite insufferable at Friendship Park in Gahanna, where warriors have gathered in a modest field beside the pavilion. The attendees of an unaffiliated birthday party still linger.

What a difference six days can make. A shift from the Crew’s usual 4-3-3 to a 4-4-2 formation sparked early rhythm and relentless pressure, setting up a decisive game three Thursday in Cincinnati. “I ...