NBC4 Digital Sports Roundtable: Scheffler takes Memorial, Ohio Stadium has new seats

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — On this week's edition of the NBC4 digital sports roundtable, NBC4 Digital Sports Reporter David DeGuzman is joined by NBC4 sports director Joe Nugent, NBC4 digital reporter Orri Benatar, and NBC4 Today anchor Matt Barnes to discuss the latest in central Ohio sports:
Scottie Scheffler won a historic second straight Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village while Ben Griffin's breakout season continued.
Ohio Stadium is getting premium with new VIP seating coming to the south end zone in 2026.
Seven Columbus Crew players are off to play for their countries in the June international window and many have World Cup aspirations.
Even though we're in June, Winter Olympics news has flowed in as the hockey groups have been drawn for Milan-Cortina 2026.
NBC4's resident Indiana Pacers fan Matt Barnes previews the NBA Finals as Indiana looks for a maiden title against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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