Lori Schmidt

I root for the Blue Jackets, Reds, Bengals, Cavaliers, and--from the MLS--the Crew. (It's been a rough year.) I graduated from OU with a journalism degree and a few scars from playing goalie for the Bobcats soccer team. Now, I'm the only girl where I work. Thus, I'm the only one with the company who can discuss the Steelers and Steel Magnolias!

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  • 11:58 PM ET  01.14
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It seems a lot of people out there want to be the one to define what it means to be a "true" fan. They'll tell you how many teams you're allowed to support, how many games you have to attend, and what you have to wear when you go. With all these conflicting sets of rules, it's possible to forget the golden rule. But being a good sports fan should never get in the way of being a good person. You all know who I'm talking about: the "true" fan who thinks his ticket gives him the right to swear at players, referees...never mind the eight-year-old two rows ahead…
  • 06:22 PM ET  12.13
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I couldn't believe my ears when I listened to Bud Selig's press conference today! Major League Baseball's Commissioner had three days to read the Mitchell Report and all its details on the sport's Steroid Era. He said he didn't get through it. But at least he humbly accepted his role in the explosion of the use of steroids. Oh, wait. He didn't do that either. "Well, you know, hindsight is wonderful," he weaseled. He claimed to respect Senator George Mitchell and Mitchell's finding that Selig was at least partly at fault, but "there are a lot of people…
  • 09:37 AM ET  11.30
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Hockey is a violent sport, but I've found hockey fans to be some of the kindest and most compassionate individuals around. With that in mind, I'm letting you know that the Columbus Blue Jackets ECHL affiliate, the Elmira Jackals, were in an accident, and their bus driver had to be taken to the hospital.I just spoke to the Jackals GM, a man by the name of Robbie Nichols, and he says the team is currently exploring ways to set up a collection for the bus driver's medical expenses. Until then, he says if you send letters or donations to the team care of Ken Nance, the club will make…

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