http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:04:38 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/14/friday-night-highlights-nwoal-powers-liberty-center-archbold-stay-undefeated/stories/20260914094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/14/friday-night-highlights-nwoal-powers-liberty-center-archbold-stay-undefeated/stories/20260914094#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:35:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/14/friday-night-highlights-nwoal-powers-liberty-center-archbold-stay-undefeated/stories/20260914094 With an iron-sharp focus, the juggernaut Liberty Center football team has continued an era of unprecedented dominance. Liberty Center's Garrison Kruse (30) runs the ball as they face off against the Pirates of Wheelersburg in the OHSAA Division V Football State Championship Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton on Dec. 6, 2025. Liberty Center's Jaxton Lawniczak, left, looks back as he runs a pass for a touchdown as the Tigers face off against the Pirates of Wheelersburg in the OHSAA Division V Football State Championship Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton on Dec. 6, 2025. Archbold's Maddox Pinter rolls out of the pocket. Archbold's Morgan Harris runs for a pass. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/14/kyle-larson-second-nascar-postseason-chase-heading-to-bristol/stories/20260914095 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/14/kyle-larson-second-nascar-postseason-chase-heading-to-bristol/stories/20260914095#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:39:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/14/kyle-larson-second-nascar-postseason-chase-heading-to-bristol/stories/20260914095 MADISON, Ill. — Even as his winless drought stretched on for more than a year and Hendrick Motorsports’ Chevrolets lagged behind his competitors’ Toyotas, Kyle Larson never lost faith in his abilities or trust in his team. Kyle Larson celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sept. 13 in Madison, Ill. Cliff Daniels, the crew chief of Kyle Larson, looks on during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sept. 13 in Madison, Ill. Kyle Larson drives during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sept. 13 in Madison, Ill. Kyle Larson celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sept. 13 in Madison, Ill. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/14/big-ten-blues-week-2-ohio-state-oregon-collapse-sec-boost/stories/20260914081 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/14/big-ten-blues-week-2-ohio-state-oregon-collapse-sec-boost/stories/20260914081#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:02:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/14/big-ten-blues-week-2-ohio-state-oregon-collapse-sec-boost/stories/20260914081 CHICAGO — The Big Ten took quite the gut punch in Week 2 with Ohio State blowing a 20-point fourth-quarter lead at Texas and Oregon getting embarrassed at Oklahoma State. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day reacts to an Ohio State score against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Sept. 12 in Austin. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning stands on the sidelines during the NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., on Sept. 12. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (5) hands the ball off to running back Dierre Hill Jr. (6) in the first half of the NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State on Sept. 12 in Stillwater, Okla. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/13/lions-escape-31-30-win-over-saints-ot/stories/20260913106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/13/lions-escape-31-30-win-over-saints-ot/stories/20260913106#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:00:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/13/lions-escape-31-30-win-over-saints-ot/stories/20260913106 DETROIT — Tyler Shough threw an incomplete pass in the end zone on a 2-point conversion attempt, allowing the Detroit Lions to escape with a 31-30 win in overtime over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed (4) breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12). Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) carries against New Orleans Saints safety Julian Blackmon (23) and Justin Reid. New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) passes. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/13/trevor-lawrence-throws-4-td-passes-jaguars-rout-browns-34-10/stories/20260913103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/13/trevor-lawrence-throws-4-td-passes-jaguars-rout-browns-34-10/stories/20260913103#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:40:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/13/trevor-lawrence-throws-4-td-passes-jaguars-rout-browns-34-10/stories/20260913103 JACKSONVILLE — Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars waited seven agonizing months to play another meaningful game at EverBank Stadium. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) passes. Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown (1) celebrates his touchdown catch. Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken looks on. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/13/mud-hens-offense-stifled-final-road-game/stories/20260913110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/13/mud-hens-offense-stifled-final-road-game/stories/20260913110#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:58:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/13/mud-hens-offense-stifled-final-road-game/stories/20260913110 DES MOINES — After scoring a run in the first inning, the Toledo Mud Hens were blanked for the rest of Sunday’s game as they fell to the Iowa Cubs 2-1 in their final road game of the season. Toledo’s Austin Gomber throws a pitch during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Indianapolis Indians at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Sept. 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/09/13/vamos-team-europe-regains-solheim-cup-the-united-states-ciganda-woad/stories/20260913111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/09/13/vamos-team-europe-regains-solheim-cup-the-united-states-ciganda-woad/stories/20260913111#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:50:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/09/13/vamos-team-europe-regains-solheim-cup-the-united-states-ciganda-woad/stories/20260913111 DEN BOSCH, Netherlands — Lottie Woad assured it. Carlota Ciganda — who else? — sealed it. Anna Nordqvist Europe team captain holds the trophy aloft after her team won the Solheim Cup. Anna Nordqvist, Europe team captain, kisses the trophy. Lottie Woad of Europe of Europe celebrates with teammates after they won the Solheim Cup. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/13/eugenio-suarez-hits-3-run-homer-lift-reds-past-brewers-4-3/stories/20260913109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/13/eugenio-suarez-hits-3-run-homer-lift-reds-past-brewers-4-3/stories/20260913109#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:20:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/13/eugenio-suarez-hits-3-run-homer-lift-reds-past-brewers-4-3/stories/20260913109 MILWAUKEE — Eugenio Suárez hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning and Tyler Stephenson had a sacrifice fly in the eighth as the Cincinnati Reds slipped past the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Sunday. Cincinnati Reds' Eugenio Suárez hits a three-run home run. Milwaukee Brewers' Jake Bauers reacts after hitting a home run. Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz throws out Milwaukee Brewers' Luis Lara at first base. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/13/kwan-bazzana-help-guardians-beat-twins-9-2/stories/20260913108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/13/kwan-bazzana-help-guardians-beat-twins-9-2/stories/20260913108#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:18:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/13/kwan-bazzana-help-guardians-beat-twins-9-2/stories/20260913108 MINNEAPOLIS — Steven Kwan homered to lead off the game, Tanner Bibee had seven strikeouts in 6 2/3 strong innings, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 9-2 on Sunday to pull within a half-game of the American League Central-leading Chicago White Sox. Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee delivers. Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan delivers. Minnesota Twins' Royce Lewis hits a flyout. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/13/jobe-strikes-out-career-high-8-tigers-extend-rockies-slide-7-games-with-8-1/stories/20260913107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/13/jobe-strikes-out-career-high-8-tigers-extend-rockies-slide-7-games-with-8-1/stories/20260913107#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:09:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/13/jobe-strikes-out-career-high-8-tigers-extend-rockies-slide-7-games-with-8-1/stories/20260913107 DETROIT — Jackson Jobe struck out eight a career-high over 6 1/3 innings while pitching into the seventh inning for the first time, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 8-1 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to four. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jackson Jobe throws. Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene reacts after hitting a two-run home run. Detroit Tigers' Kevin McGonigle watches after hitting a triple. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/09/13/briggs-blame-ohio-states-epic-collapse-starts-ryan-day-coaches/stories/20260913105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/09/13/briggs-blame-ohio-states-epic-collapse-starts-ryan-day-coaches/stories/20260913105#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:56:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/09/13/briggs-blame-ohio-states-epic-collapse-starts-ryan-day-coaches/stories/20260913105 The good news for Ohio State: The last time it lost three of four games, things turned out pretty well. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and the Buckeyes blew a 20-point lead in falling to Texas on Saturday night. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/13/basketball-coaching-legend-joe-guerrero-heads-list-city-league-hall-class/stories/20260910111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/13/basketball-coaching-legend-joe-guerrero-heads-list-city-league-hall-class/stories/20260910111#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/13/basketball-coaching-legend-joe-guerrero-heads-list-city-league-hall-class/stories/20260910111 With successful stops at five City League high schools, Joe Guerrero left a lasting mark on Toledo’s basketball scene. Bowsher coach Joe Guerrero has a word with a referee during the second half of a 2017 basketball game against Waite. Bowsher boys basketball coach Joe Guerrero gives Darryl Robinson a fist bump in the pregame huddle before the start of their game against St. Francis in the Holiday Basketball Tournament at Southview High School in 2016. St. John's guard Brian Roberts raises his fist as he walks off the court following the Titans' district championship win over Libbey. St. John's Brian Roberts, right, looks to drive past Scott's James E. Walker. The Rev. Ron Olszewski former St. Francis de Sales High School principal, Rotarian and past Rotary Club of Toledo president, addresses the civic group in Toledo in 2016. Former Woodward and Notre Dame basketball coach Bob Pawlak will be inducted posthumously into the City League Hall of Fame. Central Catholic graduate Todd Sedlar, a three sport standout, will be inducted into the City League Hall of Fame in November. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/09/13/outdoors-young-geese-hunters-find-success-early-season/stories/20260913034 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/09/13/outdoors-young-geese-hunters-find-success-early-season/stories/20260913034#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/09/13/outdoors-young-geese-hunters-find-success-early-season/stories/20260913034 It’s refreshing to see a group of young men getting into hunting, especially waterfowl hunting. James Sprott of Toledo with his black Lab Gunner, who was just back from retriever training and on his first geese hunt with James. Leyton Marsh of Toledo also was successful on his goose hunt during Ohio's early geese season. Jackson Garber of Toledo with his three geese he shot on Ohio's opening day weekend of the early goose season Sept. 5. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/09/12/no-4-texas-stuns-no-1-ohio-state-24-23-after-erasing-20-point-4th-quarter-deficit/stories/20260912101 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/09/12/no-4-texas-stuns-no-1-ohio-state-24-23-after-erasing-20-point-4th-quarter-deficit/stories/20260912101#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 03:55:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/09/12/no-4-texas-stuns-no-1-ohio-state-24-23-after-erasing-20-point-4th-quarter-deficit/stories/20260912101 AUSTIN — Arch Manning and No. 4 Texas stole a 24-23 victory from No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday night, rallying from a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to win it on Hollywood Smothers’ 1-yard touchdown run with 25 seconds left. Ohio State wide receiver Brandon Inniss makes a catch in front of Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles during the first half of Saturday's game. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/12/colandrea-throws-4-tds-nebraska-routs-bowling-green/stories/20260912099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/12/colandrea-throws-4-tds-nebraska-routs-bowling-green/stories/20260912099#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 02:51:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/12/colandrea-throws-4-tds-nebraska-routs-bowling-green/stories/20260912099 LINCOLN, Neb. — Anthony Colandrea threw for a career-high four touchdowns, all in the first half, and Nebraska made fast work of Bowling Green in a 56-7 victory Saturday night. BGSU quarterback Jay Kastantin weaves through the Tarleton St. defense in a college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Sept. 5 in Bowling Green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/12/mike-jacobs-gets-first-win-head-coach-toledo-63-10-blowout/stories/20260912096 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/12/mike-jacobs-gets-first-win-head-coach-toledo-63-10-blowout/stories/20260912096#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 02:22:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/12/mike-jacobs-gets-first-win-head-coach-toledo-63-10-blowout/stories/20260912096 Two first quarter turnovers could have spoiled Toledo head coach Mike Jacobs’ Glass Bowl debut against Central Connecticut State. Toledo’s Connor Walendzak reaches the ball in to the end zone for a touchdown during a college football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo on Sept. 12. Toledo’s Connor Walendzak and Jacob Newell celebrate a touchdown during a college football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo in Toledo on Sept. 12. Toledo’s Rico Bond runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during a college football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo in Toledo on Sept. 12. Toledo’s Autavius Ison runs past Central Connecticut State’s Amir Proctor during a college football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo on Sept. 12. Toledo’s Rico Bond celebrates a touchdown during a college football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo on Sept. 12. Toledo’s Julian Fox celebrates a tackle during a college football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo on Sept. 12. Toledo’s Terrell Crosby runs past Central Connecticut State’s Daren Ormeregie during a college football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo on Sept. 12. Toledo’s Cam Jones just misses the ball during a college football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo on Sept. 12. Toledo stretches as they warmup before their home opener against Central Connecticut State at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo on Sept. 12. Central Connecticut State’s Brett Griffis is sacked by Toledo’s Julian Fox during a college football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo on Sept. 12. Toledo’s Bryson Hammer runs past Central Connecticut State’s Braz Thomas during a college football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo on Sept. 12. Toledo’s Isaac Zay celebrates a turnover during a college football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo on Sept. 12. Toledo’s Rico Bond runs the ball to the end zone for a touchdown during a college football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo on Sept. 12. Toledo’s Terrell Crosby dives for an extra yard during a college football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo on Sept. 12. A Toledo fan dances in the stands during a college football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo on Sept. 12. Toledo’s QB John Alan Richter looks to throw the ball during a college football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo on Sept. 12. Toledo’s head coach Mike Jacobs watches from the sidelines during a college football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo on Sept. 12. Toledo’s Hayden Roy celebrates a turnover in the end zone during a college football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo on Sept. 12. Toledo’s Hayden Roy celebrates a turnover in the end zone during a college football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo on Sept. 12. Central Connecticut State’s Donavan Wadley leaps over Toledo’s Ben Sahakian during a college football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo on Sept. 12. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/12/mud-hens-answer-call-comeback-win-over-iowa/stories/20260912095 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/12/mud-hens-answer-call-comeback-win-over-iowa/stories/20260912095#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:38:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/12/mud-hens-answer-call-comeback-win-over-iowa/stories/20260912095 DES MOINES — Cal Stevenson’s ninth-inning two-run home run helped complete the Toledo Mud Hens’ rally as the visitors took down the Iowa Cubs 9-7 on Saturday at Principal Park. Max Anderson runs through third base during a Toledo Mud Hens game against the Iowa Cubs on June 30 at Fifth Third Field. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/12/emmanuel-rodriguez-homers-and-twins-edge-guardians-4-3/stories/20260912094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/12/emmanuel-rodriguez-homers-and-twins-edge-guardians-4-3/stories/20260912094#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:47:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/12/emmanuel-rodriguez-homers-and-twins-edge-guardians-4-3/stories/20260912094 MINNEAPOLIS — Emmanuel Rodriguez homered in his first career at-bat to spark a four-run inning and the Minnesota Twins held off the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 Saturday. Minnesota Twins' Emmanuel Rodriguez (21) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run for his first career hit during his MLB debut in the third inning of a baseball game Sept. 12 in Minneapolis. Minnesota Twins' Emmanuel Rodriguez hits a solo home run. Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Franco Aleman, middle, right, hands the game ball to manager Stephen Vogt (12) for a pitching change during the third inning. Minnesota Twins' Kaelen Culpepper falls after being hit by a pitch during the third inning. Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Connor Prielipp delivers during the first inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/12/c-j-carr-throws-4-touchdowns-no-3-notre-dame-routs-visiting-rice-52-0/stories/20260912091 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/12/c-j-carr-throws-4-touchdowns-no-3-notre-dame-routs-visiting-rice-52-0/stories/20260912091#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:14:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/12/c-j-carr-throws-4-touchdowns-no-3-notre-dame-routs-visiting-rice-52-0/stories/20260912091 SOUTH BEND, Ind. — C.J. Carr threw for four touchdowns and No. 3 Notre Dame overpowered visiting Rice early on the way to a 52-0 victory on Saturday. Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr (13) throws before an NCAA college football game against Rice on Sept. 12 in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame defensive lineman Boubacar Traore (5) recovers a fumble and returns it for a touchdown against Rice during the first half. Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams, top, jumps over Rice safety Koa Akui (3). Notre Dame cornerback DJ McKinney (2) attempts to run down Rice quarterback Jacurri Brown (11). Notre Dame running back Nolan James Jr. (2) scores a touchdown. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/12/potential-keselowski-hocevar-retaliation-nascar-chase-contenders/stories/20260912087 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/12/potential-keselowski-hocevar-retaliation-nascar-chase-contenders/stories/20260912087#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:49:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/12/potential-keselowski-hocevar-retaliation-nascar-chase-contenders/stories/20260912087 MADISON, Ill. — After getting spun out by Carson Hocevar in the Southern 500, Brad Keselowski issued a warning: “His day’s coming, and it’s coming hard. Watch out, Carson.” Carson Hocevar is introduced to fans prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sept. 6 in Darlington, S.C. Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing driver Chris Buescher (17) and Joe Gibbs Racing driver Ty Gibbs (54) battle in turn one during Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on Aug. 15 in Richmond, Va.