Adam Cairns
@adamcairns.bsky.social
Columbus Dispatch photojournalist.
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Indiana raised. Likes 🥾🐕🦺📷🗺️
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📸 instagram.com/adamcairns/
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Early winter storm blankets Columbus' fall colors in snow www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
November 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Early winter storm blankets Columbus' fall colors in snow www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
Lori with the extremely on-brand hockey stick self censorship 🤣
Follow Game 1 of the H-E-🏒-🏒 is Real best-of-three playoff series here: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
#Crew96
#Crew96
Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati, live updates from Game 1 of Hell is Real playoff series
Columbus Crew are in Cincinnati to kick off their best-of-three Hell is Real playoff series. Follow along for live updates from Game 1.
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October 27, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Lori with the extremely on-brand hockey stick self censorship 🤣
The #CBJ kick off their 25th campaign in Columbus www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
October 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The #CBJ kick off their 25th campaign in Columbus www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes stay undefeated after beating the Illinois Fighting Illini 34-16 in Champaign www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
October 11, 2025 at 11:29 PM
The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes stay undefeated after beating the Illinois Fighting Illini 34-16 in Champaign www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
#Crew96 captain Darlington Nagbe announces retirement at end of this MLS season www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
October 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
#Crew96 captain Darlington Nagbe announces retirement at end of this MLS season www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Ohio State's stifling defense and explosive offense combine for 42-3 win over Minnesota. See the photos: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
October 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Ohio State's stifling defense and explosive offense combine for 42-3 win over Minnesota. See the photos: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
The Ohio State Buckeyes easily handle Grambling State on both sides of the ball with a 70-0 win to go 2-0.
Full gallery: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
Full gallery: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
September 7, 2025 at 3:17 AM
The Ohio State Buckeyes easily handle Grambling State on both sides of the ball with a 70-0 win to go 2-0.
Full gallery: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
Full gallery: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
One year ago, the hockey world was shocked to learn about the passing of Johnny Gaudreau. Head over to dispatch.com to read about how the #CBJ have kept his spirit alive while coping with the unimaginable loss.
From @BrianHedger: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
From @BrianHedger: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
August 29, 2025 at 12:05 PM
One year ago, the hockey world was shocked to learn about the passing of Johnny Gaudreau. Head over to dispatch.com to read about how the #CBJ have kept his spirit alive while coping with the unimaginable loss.
From @BrianHedger: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
From @BrianHedger: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Football and fatherhood: How Ohio State's Ryan Day is raising his most cherished quarterback www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
August 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Football and fatherhood: How Ohio State's Ryan Day is raising his most cherished quarterback www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
We've been scouring the Dispatch archive to bring you photos of Columbus' history, including some that have never been seen in the digital age. Check out the most recent gallery of aerial photos we've taken from planes, helicopters and drones over the years. www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
August 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
We've been scouring the Dispatch archive to bring you photos of Columbus' history, including some that have never been seen in the digital age. Check out the most recent gallery of aerial photos we've taken from planes, helicopters and drones over the years. www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
Columbus Crew defeat Club León 1-0 in final Leagues Cup group stage match
Full gallery: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall... #Crew96
Full gallery: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall... #Crew96
August 6, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Columbus Crew defeat Club León 1-0 in final Leagues Cup group stage match
Full gallery: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall... #Crew96
Full gallery: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall... #Crew96
Sports fans should recognize this guy on the left who makes an appearance in the Columbus Dispatch's amazing '80s photo gallery of life in Columbus: dispatch.com/picture-gall... (photo by Amy Sancetta)
July 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Sports fans should recognize this guy on the left who makes an appearance in the Columbus Dispatch's amazing '80s photo gallery of life in Columbus: dispatch.com/picture-gall... (photo by Amy Sancetta)
The still-yet-to-be-announced Columbus Crew throwback third jersey again on display at the Dude Perfect tour stop last night #crew96
📸 Full @dudeperfect.bsky.social gallery: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
📸 Full @dudeperfect.bsky.social gallery: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
July 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The still-yet-to-be-announced Columbus Crew throwback third jersey again on display at the Dude Perfect tour stop last night #crew96
📸 Full @dudeperfect.bsky.social gallery: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
📸 Full @dudeperfect.bsky.social gallery: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
How a Pro Sports Photographer and Nikon Robotics Revolutionized Ice Hockey Images (via @petapixel.bsky.social) petapixel.com/2025/07/05/h...
How a Pro Sports Photographer and Nikon Robotics Revolutionized Ice Hockey Images
How Joel Marklund brings creativity and robotics to professional sports photography.
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July 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
How a Pro Sports Photographer and Nikon Robotics Revolutionized Ice Hockey Images (via @petapixel.bsky.social) petapixel.com/2025/07/05/h...
Some animals need a little more help staying cool than others. Check out what the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium is doing to protect against the extreme heat www.dispatch.com/videos/news/...
How the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium handles extreme heat
See how the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium keeps animals safe and cool during extreme heat with shaded areas and special care from staff.
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June 24, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Some animals need a little more help staying cool than others. Check out what the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium is doing to protect against the extreme heat www.dispatch.com/videos/news/...
Dying at 48, former Pacers photographer wants to live long enough to see NBA title www.indystar.com/story/sports...
Dying at 48, former Pacers photographer wants to live long enough to see NBA title
Matt Dial, a former IndyStar photographer who shot many Pacers games, is on hospice battling Stage 4 colon cancer.
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June 11, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Dying at 48, former Pacers photographer wants to live long enough to see NBA title www.indystar.com/story/sports...
Columbus protesters march through Downtown against ICE deportation and Trump administration immigration policies www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
June 11, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Columbus protesters march through Downtown against ICE deportation and Trump administration immigration policies www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
Reposted by Adam Cairns
“People came over to help and got me on the curb. A medic was called, who cut off my clothes. In my leg was what felt like a five centimeter hole with muscle hanging out of it and blood all down my leg. The medic put a tourniquet on it, and a journalist I was with took me to ER.”
British photojournalist hit by non lethal rounds during Los Angeles protests
Nick Stern to undergo surgery for wound sustained during the standoff between police and anti-Ice protesters
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June 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
“People came over to help and got me on the curb. A medic was called, who cut off my clothes. In my leg was what felt like a five centimeter hole with muscle hanging out of it and blood all down my leg. The medic put a tourniquet on it, and a journalist I was with took me to ER.”
Back-to-back Memorial Tournament champ Scottie Scheffler
Full gallery of this year’s final round: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall... #theMemorial
Full gallery of this year’s final round: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall... #theMemorial
June 2, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Back-to-back Memorial Tournament champ Scottie Scheffler
Full gallery of this year’s final round: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall... #theMemorial
Full gallery of this year’s final round: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall... #theMemorial
If it weren’t for this Columbus legend, we might still be calling it the “International 500-Mile Sweepstakes” instead of the Indy 500 www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Indy 500 can thank Columbus legend 'Fast Eddie' Rickenbacker for its name | Arace
Did Eddie Rickenbacker, WWI flying ace from Columbus, officially name the Indianapolis 500? Yes, he did. Sort of.
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May 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
If it weren’t for this Columbus legend, we might still be calling it the “International 500-Mile Sweepstakes” instead of the Indy 500 www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Reposted by Adam Cairns
3 reasons why Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski is a Norris Trophy finalist www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
3 reasons why Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski is a Norris Trophy finalist
Werenski is a finalist for NHL's top defenseman award, the Norris Trophy, after leading the Blue Jackets in scoring and setting franchise highs.
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April 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
3 reasons why Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski is a Norris Trophy finalist www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
This is what happens when our hockey team doesn’t make the playoffs and the beat writer has extra time on his hands. Right @brianhedger.bsky.social?
April 29, 2025 at 1:31 AM
This is what happens when our hockey team doesn’t make the playoffs and the beat writer has extra time on his hands. Right @brianhedger.bsky.social?
Reposted by Adam Cairns
Three reads, a vid plus @adamcairns.bsky.social gallery from #CBJ season finale ->
Takeaways -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Arace -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Recap -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Gallery -> www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
Vid-> www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...
Takeaways -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Arace -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Recap -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Gallery -> www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
Vid-> www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...
Columbus Blue Jackets blow out New York Islanders to finish emotional season: 3 takeaways
Takeaways from the Blue Jackets' 6-1 rout of the Islanders include Johnny Hockey, Johnny B. Goode and a stirring end to an emotional season.
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April 18, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Three reads, a vid plus @adamcairns.bsky.social gallery from #CBJ season finale ->
Takeaways -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Arace -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Recap -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Gallery -> www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
Vid-> www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...
Takeaways -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Arace -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Recap -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Gallery -> www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
Vid-> www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...
That's all folks! #CBJ finish season on a high note with 6-1 win over the Islanders.
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Full gallery: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
April 18, 2025 at 1:59 AM
That's all folks! #CBJ finish season on a high note with 6-1 win over the Islanders.
Full gallery: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
Full gallery: www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...
Reposted by Adam Cairns
Fact check: while hosting the OSU championship team, Trump said he won Columbus by a lot.
He actually lost Columbus by a lot while winning Ohio.
www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...
He actually lost Columbus by a lot while winning Ohio.
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Fact check: Did JD Vance graduate from Ohio State in 2 years? Did Trump win Columbus?
Fact Check: While welcoming OSU's champions at the White House, President Trump made claims about Ohio and graduate J.D. Vance. Were they true?
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April 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Fact check: while hosting the OSU championship team, Trump said he won Columbus by a lot.
He actually lost Columbus by a lot while winning Ohio.
www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...
He actually lost Columbus by a lot while winning Ohio.
www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...