http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:14:33 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/28/us-goalkeeper-freese-never-get-loss-belgium-world-cup/stories/20260728106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/28/us-goalkeeper-freese-never-get-loss-belgium-world-cup/stories/20260728106#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:26:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/28/us-goalkeeper-freese-never-get-loss-belgium-world-cup/stories/20260728106 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Goalkeeper Matt Freese admits he’s not quite gotten over the United States’ abrupt exit from the 2026 World Cup following a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16. United States goalkeeper Matt Freese (24) reacts after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle on July 6. United States' Sebastian Berhalter, right, and Tim Ream react after the United States lost a World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Belgium in Seattle on July 6. United States goalkeeper Matt Freese (24) reacts following the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle on July 6. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/27/76ers-celebrate-james-arrival-with-coronation-photo-fit-for-basketball-s-king/stories/20260727067 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/27/76ers-celebrate-james-arrival-with-coronation-photo-fit-for-basketball-s-king/stories/20260727067#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:06:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/27/76ers-celebrate-james-arrival-with-coronation-photo-fit-for-basketball-s-king/stories/20260727067 PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers sent the message that LeBron James was indeed — officially and perhaps amazingly — on the roster with a straightforward photo: Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James and Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid play during an NBA basketball game, Dec. 9, 2022, in Philadelphia. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA basketball game, April 10 in Los Angeles. Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, left, talks with Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, of Cameroon, after the second half of an NBA basketball game, April 6, 2018, in Philadelphia. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/26/corey-heim-executes-daring-pass-final-restart-holds-historic-brickyard-400/stories/20260726116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/26/corey-heim-executes-daring-pass-final-restart-holds-historic-brickyard-400/stories/20260726116#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:55:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/26/corey-heim-executes-daring-pass-final-restart-holds-historic-brickyard-400/stories/20260726116 INDIANAPOLIS — Corey Heim started Sunday by talking about being more aggressive on his restarts. Corey Heim heads into the first turn. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/26/reds-beat-cardinals-5-3-10-innings-win-3-straight-road-series/stories/20260726113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/26/reds-beat-cardinals-5-3-10-innings-win-3-straight-road-series/stories/20260726113#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:11:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/26/reds-beat-cardinals-5-3-10-innings-win-3-straight-road-series/stories/20260726113 ST. LOUIS — Sal Stewart drove in the go-ahead run with a pinch-hit single in the 10th inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 on Sunday. St. Louis Cardinals' Iván Herrera is congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the third inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/25/pallante-matches-season-high-with-8-ks-lead-cardinals-7-0-win-over-reds/stories/20260725113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/25/pallante-matches-season-high-with-8-ks-lead-cardinals-7-0-win-over-reds/stories/20260725113#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:01:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/25/pallante-matches-season-high-with-8-ks-lead-cardinals-7-0-win-over-reds/stories/20260725113 ST. LOUIS — Andre Pallante matched his season high with eight strikeouts in seven strong innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals scored six runs in the bottom of the sixth in a 7-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night. St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante throws during the first inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/24/lebron-james-is-heading-to-the-philadelphia-76ers-saying-it-will-be-his-last-decision/stories/20260724078 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/24/lebron-james-is-heading-to-the-philadelphia-76ers-saying-it-will-be-his-last-decision/stories/20260724078#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:50:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/24/lebron-james-is-heading-to-the-philadelphia-76ers-saying-it-will-be-his-last-decision/stories/20260724078 PHILADELPHIA — LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James stands on the court in the closing minutes of Game 4 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Oklahoma City Thunder May 11 in Los Angeles. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/22/su-rez-homers-former-team-reds-beat-mariners/stories/20260722124 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/22/su-rez-homers-former-team-reds-beat-mariners/stories/20260722124#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:30:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/22/su-rez-homers-former-team-reds-beat-mariners/stories/20260722124 SEATTLE — Eugenio Suárez homered against his former team and Chase Burns pitched five scoreless innings as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Tuesday night. Cincinnati Reds' Eugenio Suárez, right, celebrates his solo home run with third base coach Willie Harris, left, as he runs the bases during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on July 21 in Seattle. Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game on July 21 in Seattle. Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz hits a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game on July 21 in Seattle. Seattle Mariners center fielder Victor Robles can't get to the solo home run from Cincinnati Reds' Eugenio Suárez during the fourth inning of a baseball game on July 21 in Seattle. Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo looks on after giving up a solo home run to Cincinnati Reds' Eugenio Suárez during the fourth inning of a baseball game on July 21 in Seattle. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/22/toledo-s-new-roller-hockey-league-cancels-inaugural-season/stories/20260722118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/22/toledo-s-new-roller-hockey-league-cancels-inaugural-season/stories/20260722118#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:22:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/22/toledo-s-new-roller-hockey-league-cancels-inaugural-season/stories/20260722118 Toledo's new summer roller hockey league, the eXtreme Roller Hockey League, has canceled its inaugural season. Adam Stio announces a new roller hockey league at a news conference at the Huntington Center on Feb. 25 in downtown Toledo. The league ceased operations on Wednesday. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/world-cup-final-underway-argentina-spain/stories/20260719119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/world-cup-final-underway-argentina-spain/stories/20260719119#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:31:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/world-cup-final-underway-argentina-spain/stories/20260719119 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Lionel Messi and Argentina on one side. Lamine Yamal and Spain on the other. Singers Post Malone and Swae Lee perform before the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York on July 19. From left, Martina Demaio, Ornella Senarega and Clara Lenger dance during a watch party in Central Park ahead of the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and Spain on July 19 in New York. Argentina's Lionel Messi arrives for the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York on July 19. Fans gather for a watch party in Hudson Yards ahead of the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and Spain on July 19 in New York. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/joey-logano-ends-victory-drought-nascar-points-return-north-wilkesboro/stories/20260719144 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/joey-logano-ends-victory-drought-nascar-points-return-north-wilkesboro/stories/20260719144#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:38:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/joey-logano-ends-victory-drought-nascar-points-return-north-wilkesboro/stories/20260719144 NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — Joey Logano held off Denny Hamlin for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season Sunday night in the first points race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 30 years. Ty Gibbs (54) passes Shane van Gisbergen (97) to win the first segment of the race. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/stephenson-goes-deep-twice-reds-weather-3-homer-game-goodman-9-6-win-rockies/stories/20260719138 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/stephenson-goes-deep-twice-reds-weather-3-homer-game-goodman-9-6-win-rockies/stories/20260719138#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:36:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/stephenson-goes-deep-twice-reds-weather-3-homer-game-goodman-9-6-win-rockies/stories/20260719138 DENVER — Tyler Stephenson went deep twice, Hunter Greene struck out seven over six innings and the Cincinnati Reds weathered a three-homer afternoon from Hunter Goodman to beat the Colorado Rockies 9-6 on Sunday. Cincinnati Reds'Tyler Stephenson gestures to the bullpen as he circles the bases after hitting a solo home run off Colorado Rockies pitcher Tanner Gordon in the fifth inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/spain-wins-world-cup-beating-argentina-1-0/stories/20260719135 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/spain-wins-world-cup-beating-argentina-1-0/stories/20260719135#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:02:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/spain-wins-world-cup-beating-argentina-1-0/stories/20260719135 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — This is how good Spain was at the World Cup: Not even Lionel Messi had any answers. Spain's Rodri (16) lifts the winners' trophy. Spain's Ferran Torres (7) celebrates after scoring the opening goal of his team. Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after losing to Spain. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/annabelle-pancake-webb-wins-shortened-36-hole-2026-greater-toledo-classic/stories/20260719127 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/annabelle-pancake-webb-wins-shortened-36-hole-2026-greater-toledo-classic/stories/20260719127#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:26:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/annabelle-pancake-webb-wins-shortened-36-hole-2026-greater-toledo-classic/stories/20260719127 After 36 holes played, Annabelle Pancake-Webb earned the first Epson Tour win of her career at the Greater Toledo Classic, overcoming a pair of morning-round challengers behind a score of 4-under-par 67 on Sunday and 9-under 133 overall.  Starting with a 2:36 p.m. tee time, Pancake-Webb used Annabelle Pancake-Webb holds the Greater Toledo Classic trophy after finishing 9-under 133 overall at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania on July 19. Mariel Galdiano chips from the bunker on the No. 2 hole. Bianca Pagdanganan looks for the No. 2 hole as she chips from the bunker. Jieni Li tees off on the No. 2 hole. Megan Schofill reacts to her shot. Bi Shin reacts to missing her shot on the No. 2 hole. Alice Hodge reacts to her shot and waves at the ball. Bianca Pagdanganan chips from the bunker on the No. 2 hole. Gile Bite Starkute tees off on the No. 3 hole. Megan Schofill reacts to her shot on the No. 3 tee box. Mariel Galdiano tees off on the No. 3 tee box. Alice Hodge hits from the trees on the No. 4 green. Alice Hodge waves the ball on the No. 4 hole. Mariel Galdiano wears golf tees in her hair. Megan Schofill lines up her shot on the No. 4 hole. Alice Hodge checks the wind with grass before teeing off on the No. 3 tee box. Alice Hodge tees off on the No. 3 tee box. Fans watch as Haylee Hartford Sanchez hits the ball on the No. 1 green. A golfer and their caddie walk towards the 18th hole. Megan Schofill hits from the green on the No. 9 hole. Haylee Hartford Sanchez hits from the No. 9 green. Haylee Hartford Sanchez puts a tee in her mouth. Lauren Olivares chips on the No. 18 hole. Gianna Clemente waves the ball on. Bi Shin smiles after sinking her final putt on the No. 18 hole. Bianca Pagdanganan holds the rope for her caddie. Ansley Gray, 9, her dad, Kip, and mom Mallory react to a putt on the No. 18 hole. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/world-cup-winner-earn-51-million-expanded-purse/stories/20260719113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/world-cup-winner-earn-51-million-expanded-purse/stories/20260719113#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:28:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/world-cup-winner-earn-51-million-expanded-purse/stories/20260719113 The winner of the World Cup will hoist a trophy, receive championship rings for the first time and gain a lifetime of glory in what will be a defining moment in the country's sports history. It'll also lead to a significant payday. Argentina fans gather for a rally on the eve of the World Cup final soccer match in New York's Times Square on July 18. Spain fans gather for a rally on the eve of the World Cup final soccer match in New York's Times Square on July 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/goals-technology-hydration-breaks-biggest-world-cup-remembered/stories/20260719111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/goals-technology-hydration-breaks-biggest-world-cup-remembered/stories/20260719111#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:10:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/goals-technology-hydration-breaks-biggest-world-cup-remembered/stories/20260719111 ATLANTA — The World Cup final between Spain and defending champion Argentina marks the end of the biggest tournament in the competition’s history. At the final whistle in New Jersey on Sunday, a record 104 games will have been played across almost six weeks and three countries. Argentina fans gather for a rally on the eve of the World Cup final soccer match in New York's Times Square on July 18. Spain's Lamine Yamal (19) celebrates at the end of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Spain and Belgium in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, on July 10. Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) reacts as he leaves the ground after their win in the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta on July 15. President Donald Trump speaks as FIFA President Gianni Infantino listens in the Oval Office of the White House in 2025 in Washington. United States' Folarin Balogun (20) walks off the pitch after losing to Belgium in their World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Seattle on July 6. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/heavy-metal-vs-orchestra-expect-world-cup-final/stories/20260719109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/heavy-metal-vs-orchestra-expect-world-cup-final/stories/20260719109#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:21:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/heavy-metal-vs-orchestra-expect-world-cup-final/stories/20260719109 After 103 matches and 38 days of action, we’re down to the final game on the last day of the 2026 World Cup. England's Morgan Rogers (17) battles for the ball with Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta on July 15. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/18/sakas-hat-trick-lifts-england-past-mbapp-france-6-4/stories/20260718109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/18/sakas-hat-trick-lifts-england-past-mbapp-france-6-4/stories/20260718109#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:26:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/18/sakas-hat-trick-lifts-england-past-mbapp-france-6-4/stories/20260718109 MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — England and France delivered a thriller in a World Cup match that was supposed to be an afterthought. England's Bukayo Saka (7) is congratulated by Jude Bellingham (10) and Reece James (24) after scoring his side's 5th goal from the penalty spot. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/18/rumfield-erupts-4-hits-sugano-efficient-return-injured-list-rockies-reds/stories/20260718102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/18/rumfield-erupts-4-hits-sugano-efficient-return-injured-list-rockies-reds/stories/20260718102#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:36:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/18/rumfield-erupts-4-hits-sugano-efficient-return-injured-list-rockies-reds/stories/20260718102 DENVER — TJ Rumfield had a two-run homer during a four-hit game and Tomoyuki Sugano threw efficiently into the seventh in his return from the injured list as the Colorado Rockies beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-3 on Saturday. Colorado Rockies' TJ Rumfield gestures as he crosses home plate after hitting a two-run home run off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Caleb Ferguson. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/18/greater-toledo-classic-s-saturday-start-provides-change-of-pace-for-morning/stories/20260718097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/18/greater-toledo-classic-s-saturday-start-provides-change-of-pace-for-morning/stories/20260718097#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:15:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/18/greater-toledo-classic-s-saturday-start-provides-change-of-pace-for-morning/stories/20260718097 The Greater Toledo Classic began play Saturday following a shortening of the 54-hole Epson Tour event to 36 holes because of poor air quality. With tour contenders back on the course at Highland Meadows Golf Club, there was a positive reception for the resumed competition. It was a day's worth of Juliana Hung chips from the rough on the No. 9 hole during the first round of the Greater Toledo Classic at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania on July 18. Lauryn Nguyen tees off on the No. 5 tee box during the first round of the Greater Toledo Classic at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania on July 18. Juniper Jang hits the ball on the 18th hole during the first round of the Greater Toledo Classic at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Mia Hammond hits the ball on the 17th hole during the first round of the Greater Toledo Classic at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania on July 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/17/greater-classic-trimmed-36-holes-opening-round-postponement/stories/20260717109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/17/greater-classic-trimmed-36-holes-opening-round-postponement/stories/20260717109#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:25:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/17/greater-classic-trimmed-36-holes-opening-round-postponement/stories/20260717109 Multiple delays throughout Friday morning and into the afternoon eventually resulted in the postponement of the Greater Toledo Classic’s opening round to Saturday. Wildfire smoke hovering over of Highland Meadows Golf Club was prevalent, resulting in high numbers on the Air Quality Index, A volunteer walks across an empty golf course as thick smoke from the wildfires delays the Greater Toledo Classic at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania on July 17.