Bruce Hooley was sports editor of the Troy Daily News from 1983-86 and has covered Ohio State athletics for more than 25 years. Bruce was the OSU beat reporter for The Plain Dealer in Cleveland from 1987-2005.  From 2005-2011 he hosted the afternoon show on  ESPN radio 1460 AM,  in Columbus, before taking on a similar ESPN talk position with WKNR, 850 AM, in Cleveland.  Most recently Hooley has served as the beat reporter for Ohio State football and basketball for Sports Illustrated.com.  The author of "That's Why I'm Here:  The Chris and Stefanie Spielman Story, he returns for his second chapter as Buckeye beat reporter and columnist at large with Press Pros.
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Friday, 15 November 2024 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

OSU’s Sasso triumphs in return from 20-month absence

Dominant throughout its lineup, sixth-ranked Ohio State opened its season with wins in nine of 10 weight classes, including the one that mattered most to those who came to watch. Columbus, OH – Though his life has changed, Sammy Sasso’s goal has not, which is clear from the exacting standard he applied to himself Thursday
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Thursday, 14 November 2024 / Published in Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Sasso’s Return Highlights No. 6 OSU’s Home Debut

After being shot in a car-jacking near the Ohio State campus in the summer of 2023, two-time Big Ten champion and four-time All-American Sammy Sasso returns tonight as the sixth-ranked Buckeyes open their season against Tennessee-Chattanooga. Bruce Hooley writes for Press Pros......
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Saturday, 02 November 2024 / Published in Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Ryan’s bounce returns as OSU opens ranked No. 6

A serious car accident and an excruciating recovery stole OSU wrestling coach Tom Ryan's joy for several months this summer, but he's back and in a much better place as the No. 6 Buckeyes prepare to open their season on Sunday. (PressProsMagazine.com file photo).
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Friday, 17 May 2024 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Impacting Her Sport Beyond The Field

Ohio State junior Kami Kortokrax is a "gamer" in every way, so it's no surprise she's speaking out to preserve future opportunities for the girls who want to grow up and be like her. (Photos courtesy of OSU)
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Tuesday, 26 March 2024 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Battle, Buckeyes’ Run Come Up Short Against UGA….

Game winner, season ender...Georgia's Noah Thomasson launches the winning jumper over the block attempt of the Buckeyes' Devin Royal Tuesday night to stop Ohio State's NIT run and bring an end to the 2023-'24 basketball season. Read more about the game in Wednesday's Press Pros. (Press Pros Feature Photos by Sonny Fulks)