http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:13:04 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/23/mud-hens-drop-4th-straight-to-iowa-in-series-finale/stories/20260823097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/23/mud-hens-drop-4th-straight-to-iowa-in-series-finale/stories/20260823097#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:11:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/23/mud-hens-drop-4th-straight-to-iowa-in-series-finale/stories/20260823097 A late rally fell short as the Toledo Mud Hens lost their fourth straight game, falling to the Iowa Cubs 4-2 at Fifth Third Field in Sunday’s series finale. Iowa’s Ben Cowles, left, fails to tag out Toledo’s Andrew Navigato at third during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Iowa Cubs at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Aug. 23. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/23/loftin-rave-hrs-isbels-3-rbis-help-royals-win-8th-straight-game-11-7-tigers/stories/20260823101 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/23/loftin-rave-hrs-isbels-3-rbis-help-royals-win-8th-straight-game-11-7-tigers/stories/20260823101#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:39:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/23/loftin-rave-hrs-isbels-3-rbis-help-royals-win-8th-straight-game-11-7-tigers/stories/20260823101 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Nick Loftin and John Rave homered, Kyle Isbel drove in three runs and the Kansas City Royals extended their winning streak to eight games with an 11-7 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Kansas City Royals' John Rave (16) celebrates after his two-run home run with Salvador Perez (13) during the fifth inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/23/chase-delauter-hits-2-triples-guardians-beat-rockies-7-2/stories/20260823102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/23/chase-delauter-hits-2-triples-guardians-beat-rockies-7-2/stories/20260823102#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2026 02:17:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/23/chase-delauter-hits-2-triples-guardians-beat-rockies-7-2/stories/20260823102 DENVER (AP) — Chase DeLauter had two triples and drove in two runs, Jo Adell had two RBIs and the Cleveland Guardians rolled past the Colorado Rockies 7-2 on Sunday to finish a sweep of their three-game series. Cleveland Guardians' Chase DeLauter, right, watches his RBI triple with Colorado Rockies catcher Brett Sullivan, left, in the first inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/23/ryan-blaney-wins-second-consecutive-nascar-cup-race-new-hampshire-motor-speedway/stories/20260823110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/23/ryan-blaney-wins-second-consecutive-nascar-cup-race-new-hampshire-motor-speedway/stories/20260823110#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:08:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/23/ryan-blaney-wins-second-consecutive-nascar-cup-race-new-hampshire-motor-speedway/stories/20260823110 LOUDON, N.H. — Ryan Blaney and his team wound up making the most of a major mistake Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Ryan Blaney, center front, displays a lobster, a Victory Lane tradition at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/23/yamashita-matches-lpga-tours-72-hole-scoring-record-9-stroke-victory/stories/20260823109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/23/yamashita-matches-lpga-tours-72-hole-scoring-record-9-stroke-victory/stories/20260823109#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:53:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/23/yamashita-matches-lpga-tours-72-hole-scoring-record-9-stroke-victory/stories/20260823109 EDMONTON, Alberta — Diminutive Japanese star Miyu Yamashita matched the LPGA Tour's 72-hole scoring record Sunday in a wire-to-wire, nine-stroke victory in the CPKC Women’s Open at Royal Mayfair. Miyu Yamashita, of Japan, celebrates with the trophy. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/23/wyndham-clark-holds-off-mcilroy-cantlay-capture-bmw-championship/stories/20260823108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/23/wyndham-clark-holds-off-mcilroy-cantlay-capture-bmw-championship/stories/20260823108#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:15:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/23/wyndham-clark-holds-off-mcilroy-cantlay-capture-bmw-championship/stories/20260823108 ST. LOUIS — Wyndham Clark had Scottie Scheffler with him in the final group at the U.S. Open and Rory McIlroy at his side at the BMW Championship. Both times he started with big leads and watched them vanish. And both times, there was no mistaking who the gallery wanted to win. Wyndham Clark holds the Wanamaker Trophy and the BMW trohy after winning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/23/kirkwood-gives-freedom-250-american-winner-streets-downtown-washington/stories/20260823104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/23/kirkwood-gives-freedom-250-american-winner-streets-downtown-washington/stories/20260823104#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2026 02:20:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/23/kirkwood-gives-freedom-250-american-winner-streets-downtown-washington/stories/20260823104 WASHINGTON — On the streets of downtown Washington, an American led almost the whole way. Kyle Kirkwood (27) makes a pit stop for gas. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/23/ildemaro-vargas-2-run-triple-highlights-rally-pushes-diamondbacks-past-reds/stories/20260823103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/23/ildemaro-vargas-2-run-triple-highlights-rally-pushes-diamondbacks-past-reds/stories/20260823103#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2026 02:18:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/23/ildemaro-vargas-2-run-triple-highlights-rally-pushes-diamondbacks-past-reds/stories/20260823103 PHOENIX — Ildemaro Vargas hit a go-ahead, two-run triple in a decisive four-run seventh inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday to win the series and keep pace in the National League playoff race. Arizona Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno breaks his bat on a swing during the first inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/23/briggs-real-disrespect-isnt-fans-booing-watson-its-the-browns-again/stories/20260823098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/23/briggs-real-disrespect-isnt-fans-booing-watson-its-the-browns-again/stories/20260823098#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:54:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/23/briggs-real-disrespect-isnt-fans-booing-watson-its-the-browns-again/stories/20260823098 First things first, let us understate the obvious: neither Deshaun Watson nor Shedeur Sanders is an especially inspiring choice at quarterback. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) enter the field to warm up before a preseason NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/23/mac-championship-banner-rises-expectations-2026-toledo-volleyball/stories/20260823092 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/23/mac-championship-banner-rises-expectations-2026-toledo-volleyball/stories/20260823092#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:58:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/23/mac-championship-banner-rises-expectations-2026-toledo-volleyball/stories/20260823092 Unveiling the 2025 Mid-American Conference tournament championship banner at Savage Arena on Saturday cemented the standard for Toledo volleyball in 2026. Toledo volleyball reacts to the unveiling of the 2025 MAC championship banner during UT’s exhibition match against Ferris State at the University of Toledo’s Savage Arena on Aug. 22. Toledo volleyball reacts to the unveiling of the 2025 MAC championship banner during UT’s exhibition match against Ferris State at the University of Toledo’s Savage Arena on Aug. 22. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/22/royals-beat-tigers-3-1-wacha-goes-7-innings-isbel-perez-homer/stories/20260822096 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/22/royals-beat-tigers-3-1-wacha-goes-7-innings-isbel-perez-homer/stories/20260822096#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2026 03:40:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/22/royals-beat-tigers-3-1-wacha-goes-7-innings-isbel-perez-homer/stories/20260822096 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kyle Isbel and Salvador Perez hit home runs, Michael Wacha allowed one run and three hits in seven innings, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Saturday night. Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez, center, celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run as Kyle Isbel stands behind. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/22/mud-hens-force-extras-but-fall-iowa-10-innings/stories/20260822094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/22/mud-hens-force-extras-but-fall-iowa-10-innings/stories/20260822094#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:38:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/22/mud-hens-force-extras-but-fall-iowa-10-innings/stories/20260822094 After rallying to force extra innings, the Toledo Mud Hens gave up four runs to the Iowa Cubs in the top of the 10th in a 7-3 loss on Saturday at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Max Burt makes contact with the ball during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Indianapolis Indians at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on May 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/22/miyu-yamashita-opens-6-shot-lead-cpkc-womens-open-bid/stories/20260822092 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/22/miyu-yamashita-opens-6-shot-lead-cpkc-womens-open-bid/stories/20260822092#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:55:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/22/miyu-yamashita-opens-6-shot-lead-cpkc-womens-open-bid/stories/20260822092 EDMONTON, Alberta — Miyu Yamashita rebounded from a bogey on the par-3 17th with a birdie on the par-4 18th to take a six-stroke lead Saturday in the CPKC Women’s Open in a bid for a wire-to-wire victory. Miyu Yamashita, of Japan, hits her tee shot on the fourth hole. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/22/wyndham-clark-pulls-away-5-shot-lead-bellerive-over-mcilroy-cantlay/stories/20260822091 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/22/wyndham-clark-pulls-away-5-shot-lead-bellerive-over-mcilroy-cantlay/stories/20260822091#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:54:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/22/wyndham-clark-pulls-away-5-shot-lead-bellerive-over-mcilroy-cantlay/stories/20260822091 ST. LOUIS — Wyndham Clark was doing everything right until it all went wrong Saturday at the BMW Championship. Just not for long. Wyndham Clark hits from the fourth fairway. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/08/22/briggs-llws-remains-cultural-phenomenon-northwest-ohio-little-league-desert/stories/20260822077 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/08/22/briggs-llws-remains-cultural-phenomenon-northwest-ohio-little-league-desert/stories/20260822077#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:39:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/08/22/briggs-llws-remains-cultural-phenomenon-northwest-ohio-little-league-desert/stories/20260822077 For generations of young baseball players, the Little League World Series has held a special place in the imagination, turning a field carved into the central Pennsylvania hills into the most famous stage in youth sports. Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pa., is the site of the Little League World Series. But only two communities in northwest Ohio, Maumee and Bellevue, have chartered Little League programs. Maumee Little League President Anthony Tscherne speaks during the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the new playset at Robert Hoag Ford Field in Maumee, on Oct. 22. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/22/high-school-volleyball-parity-prevails-top-teams-court/stories/20260820105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/22/high-school-volleyball-parity-prevails-top-teams-court/stories/20260820105#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:35:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/22/high-school-volleyball-parity-prevails-top-teams-court/stories/20260820105 The high school volleyball season is getting into full swing with local programs building toward league and district titles. Anthony Wayne’s Charley Gardner (7) serves during their state championship match against Avon on Nov. 9. Anthony Wayne’s Elena Carlson jumps to block the ball as Perrysburg’s Riley Williamson spikes it during their high school NLL volleyball match at Anthony Wayne High School in Whitehouse on Sept. 18. Northview’s Alayna Sauer sets the ball during a volleyball game at Northview High School in Sylvania on Sept. 18. Eastwood’s Mack Miller hits the ball during a high school volleyball match at Eastwood High School in Pembervielle on Sept. 25. Frankie Ramsdell-Washington hits the ball during volleyball practice at Sylvania Northview High School in Sylvania on Aug. 8. Lake’s Mylah Vorst spikes the ball during a high school volleyball match between Lake and St. Ursula Academy at Lake High School in Millbury on Aug. 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/21/high-school-football-clay-opens-with-close-victory-over-wapakoneta/stories/20260821108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/21/high-school-football-clay-opens-with-close-victory-over-wapakoneta/stories/20260821108#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2026 03:53:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/21/high-school-football-clay-opens-with-close-victory-over-wapakoneta/stories/20260821108 Bryce Besgrove's 50-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter lifted host Clay to a 27-21 opening night victory past Wapakoneta. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/21/royals-use-3-solo-homers-power-past-tigers-5-2-sixth-straight-win/stories/20260821112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/21/royals-use-3-solo-homers-power-past-tigers-5-2-sixth-straight-win/stories/20260821112#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2026 03:24:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/21/royals-use-3-solo-homers-power-past-tigers-5-2-sixth-straight-win/stories/20260821112 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Vinnie Pasquantino, Kyle Isbel and Carter Jensen all hit solo home runs to power the Kansas City Royals past the Detroit Tigers 5-2 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory. Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino celebrates in the dugout after scoring off a Michael Massey single. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/21/wyndham-clark-making-look-easy-bellerive-builds-1-shot-lead/stories/20260821111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/21/wyndham-clark-making-look-easy-bellerive-builds-1-shot-lead/stories/20260821111#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:38:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/21/wyndham-clark-making-look-easy-bellerive-builds-1-shot-lead/stories/20260821111 ST. LOUIS — Wyndham Clark made it through another bogey-free round at Bellerive on Friday, posting a second straight 6-under 64 to build a one-shot lead over Gary Woodland going into the weekend at the BMW Championship. Wyndham Clark walks on the 14th fairway. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/21/iowa-makes-easy-work-mud-hens/stories/20260821110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/21/iowa-makes-easy-work-mud-hens/stories/20260821110#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:35:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/21/iowa-makes-easy-work-mud-hens/stories/20260821110 Toledo had a two-run lead heading into the fourth inning Friday against Iowa at Fifth Third Field, but by the end of it the Mud Hens found themselves in a hole. Toledo’s Trei Cruz runs to first after making contact during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Omaha Storm Chasers at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Aug. 4.