http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:09:06 GMT en-us hourly 1 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/late-touchdown-drive-gives-springfield-comeback-home-win-over-maumee/stories/20260821099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/21/late-touchdown-drive-gives-springfield-comeback-home-win-over-maumee/stories/20260821099#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:23:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/21/late-touchdown-drive-gives-springfield-comeback-home-win-over-maumee/stories/20260821099 Fourth quarter, on third down and goal, Springfield quarterback Anthony Hymore said he knew the moment the ball left his hand that something special happened.  The sophomore threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to sophomore wide receiver CJ Lloyd, marking a 14-point comeback win for the Blue Devils, Springfield’s Anthony Hymore throws a pass. Maumee’s Jackson Walter drives down the field with the ball. Springfield’s CJ Lloyd catches a pass as Maumee’s Brody Zilke attempts to take him down. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/21/southview-surges-past-sylvania-rival-northview-to-take-win-in-crosstown-classic/stories/20260821081 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/21/southview-surges-past-sylvania-rival-northview-to-take-win-in-crosstown-classic/stories/20260821081#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:11:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/21/southview-surges-past-sylvania-rival-northview-to-take-win-in-crosstown-classic/stories/20260821081 Northview slugged it out with Sylvania rival Southview for three quarters in the annual Crosstown Classic on Friday night before the Cougars pulled away late. Southview’s Jackson Hessey jumps into the end zone during a high school football game at Northview High School in Sylvania on Friday, August 21, 2026. Northview’s Wyatt Ulmer runs the ball during a high school football game at Northview High School in Sylvania on Friday, August 21, 2026. 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. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/20/mud-hens-suffer-loss-to-cubs-in-extras/stories/20260820123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/20/mud-hens-suffer-loss-to-cubs-in-extras/stories/20260820123#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:29:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/20/mud-hens-suffer-loss-to-cubs-in-extras/stories/20260820123 The Toledo Mud Hens were one out away from taking the first three games in their home series with Iowa, only to have victory ripped away. The visiting Cubs got a two-out RBI double from James Triantos in the top of the ninth inning to tie it at 4, then Chas McCormick’s groundout scored ghost runner Owen Ayers in the 10th, helping them earn a 5-4 win on Thursday at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Max Anderson catches the ball as Iowa’s James Triantos slides into second base during a International League baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on Aug. 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/20/dane-myers-dropped-fly-9th-gives-cardinals-wild-win-reds/stories/20260820120 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/20/dane-myers-dropped-fly-9th-gives-cardinals-wild-win-reds/stories/20260820120#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:17:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/20/dane-myers-dropped-fly-9th-gives-cardinals-wild-win-reds/stories/20260820120 CINCINNATI — Cincinnati's Dane Myers dropped a fly ball with two outs in the ninth, opening the flood gates in a six-run inning to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 10-9 win over the Reds. Cincinnati Reds Elly De La Cruz, right, steals second base as St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt, left, takes the throw during the eighth inning of a baseball game on Aug. 20 in Cincinnati. Cincinnati Reds' Sal Stewart hits a single to score Dane Myers, and Eugenio Suárez, during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Aug. 20 in Cincinnati. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/20/gavin-williams-strikes-out-11-guardians-beat-giants-5-2/stories/20260820109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/20/gavin-williams-strikes-out-11-guardians-beat-giants-5-2/stories/20260820109#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:23:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/20/gavin-williams-strikes-out-11-guardians-beat-giants-5-2/stories/20260820109 CLEVELAND  — Gavin Williams struck out 11 over 5 2/3 innings, José Ramírez had an RBI single in the three-run first and the Cleveland Guardians beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 for their first home series victory in seven weeks on Thursday. Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants on Aug. 20 in Cleveland. Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez celebrates after hitting an RBI single during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants on Aug. 20 in Cleveland. San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames, left, avoids colliding with second baseman Osleivis Basabe as he catches a ball hit by Cleveland Guardians' Petey Halpin during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Aug. 20 in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/20/2026-nbc-football-preview-genoa-and-eastwood-neck-and-neck-at-the-top/stories/20260820041 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/20/2026-nbc-football-preview-genoa-and-eastwood-neck-and-neck-at-the-top/stories/20260820041#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:56:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/20/2026-nbc-football-preview-genoa-and-eastwood-neck-and-neck-at-the-top/stories/20260820041 After losing its season opener, Genoa rattled off 11 consecutive victories to win its first Northern Buckeye Conference title in eight years. Quarterback Brayden Luidhardt eyes his targets downfield during the Eastwood Eagles high school football practice on Aug. 12 in Pemberville, Ohio. Running back Brayden Brown runs through drills during the Eastwood Eagles high school football practice on Aug. 12 in Pemberville, Ohio. Head coach Sam Cotterman instructs his players during the Eastwood Eagles high school football practice on Aug. 12 in Pemberville, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/19/mud-hens-walk-off-cubs/stories/20260819119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/19/mud-hens-walk-off-cubs/stories/20260819119#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:57:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/19/mud-hens-walk-off-cubs/stories/20260819119 The Toledo Mud Hens saved their most important hits for the end, with Bennett Lee’s two-out RBI single bringing home Cal Stevenson to give the hosts a 2-1 walk-off victory over the Iowa Cubs in the second game of the series Wednesday. Toledo’s Cal Stevenson slides to make the out during a International League baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on Aug. 19. Toledo’s Max Anderson catches the ball as Iowa’s James Triantos slides into second base during a International League baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on Aug. 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/19/lowe-flores-homer-pirates-rally-past-tigers/stories/20260819113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/19/lowe-flores-homer-pirates-rally-past-tigers/stories/20260819113#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:04:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/19/lowe-flores-homer-pirates-rally-past-tigers/stories/20260819113 PITTSBURGH  — Brandon Lowe homered off Detroit closer Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 victory over the Tigers on Wednesday. Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe follows through on a walk-off solo home run off Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenley Jansen during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh on Aug. 19. Pittsburgh Pirates' Rafael Flores Jr., right, crosses home plate past Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh on Aug. 19. Pittsburgh Pirates' Rafael Flores Jr. (43) is met at the dugout steps by manager Don Kelly, left, and Billy Cook (25) after hitting a solo home run off Detroit Tigers pitcher Jacob Waguespack during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh on Aug. 19. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) returns to the dugout after being pulled by manager Don Kelly during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Pittsburgh on Aug. 19. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Pittsburgh on Aug. 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/19/briggs-tyrell-russell-might-be-the-fastest-player-in-college-football/stories/20260819103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/19/briggs-tyrell-russell-might-be-the-fastest-player-in-college-football/stories/20260819103#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:54:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/19/briggs-tyrell-russell-might-be-the-fastest-player-in-college-football/stories/20260819103 I would say Tyrell Russell is the fastest college football player you haven’t heard about yet. Tyrell Russell, a redshirt freshman cornerback for Toledo, is looking to crack the Rockets' lineup this fall. Toledo cornerback Tyrell Russell, right, defends a pass in practice. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/08/19/college-football-2026-notre-dame-s-goal-is-to-end-title-drought/stories/20260820042 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/08/19/college-football-2026-notre-dame-s-goal-is-to-end-title-drought/stories/20260820042#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:21:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/08/19/college-football-2026-notre-dame-s-goal-is-to-end-title-drought/stories/20260820042 SOUTH BEND, Ind. — After reaching the 2024 CFP championship game and last year’s surprise absence from the 12-team playoff field, fourth-ranked Notre Dame begins this season still looking to end its national championship drought. Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr threw for 2,741 yards and 24 touchdowns last season, the best performance for a Fighting Irish QB in his first 12 starts since 1966.