http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:11:56 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/09/2026-week-2-scouting-report-bgsu-football-at-nebraska/stories/20260909011 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/09/2026-week-2-scouting-report-bgsu-football-at-nebraska/stories/20260909011#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:46:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/09/2026-week-2-scouting-report-bgsu-football-at-nebraska/stories/20260909011 BOWLING GREEN — After a Week 1 defeat to Tarleton State, the Bowling Green State University football team travels to Nebraska for its most daunting road test this season. Nebraska running back Isaiah Mozee, center, runs the ball against Maryland on Oct. 11, 2025, in College Park, Md. Nebraska running back Mekhi Nelson, left, carries the ball past Northwestern defensive lineman Aidan Hubbard during the first half Oct. 25, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches from the sideline during the second half against Southern California on Nov. 1, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/09/2026-week-2-scouting-report-toledo-football-vs-central-connecticut-state/stories/20260909054 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/09/2026-week-2-scouting-report-toledo-football-vs-central-connecticut-state/stories/20260909054#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:46:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/09/2026-week-2-scouting-report-toledo-football-vs-central-connecticut-state/stories/20260909054 Toledo and Central Connecticut State are both looking to avenge Week 1 losses, facing off for the first time Saturday at the Glass Bowl. Central Connecticut State football will travel to face Toledo on Saturday after suffering a 59-20 loss at South Dakota last week. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/08/early-goal-lifts-st-francis-soccer-shutout-win-over-st-john/stories/20260908104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/08/early-goal-lifts-st-francis-soccer-shutout-win-over-st-john/stories/20260908104#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:55:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/08/early-goal-lifts-st-francis-soccer-shutout-win-over-st-john/stories/20260908104 The St. Francis de Sales soccer team continued its recent dominance over St. John’s Jesuit, defeating the Titans 1-0 on the road for its sixth straight victory in the rivalry. St. Francis de Sales' Jonny Brennan heads in a goal against St. John's Jesuit during their matchup Sept. 8 at St. John's. St. Francis de Sales' Connor Valuck fights off St. John's Jesuit defenders. St. Francis de Sales' Connor Valuck and St. John's Jesuit's Brody Stefanski fight for control of the ball. St. Francis de Sales' John Newsom steals the ball from St. John's Jesuit. St. Francis de Sales's fans cheer against St. John's Jesuit. St. John's Jesuit's Patrick Turner heads the ball on goal against St. Francis de Sales. St. Francis de Sales' Jonny Brennan and St. John's Jesuit's Peter Samuka, Jr., kick at the ball simultaneously. St. Francis de Sales defenders can't stop St. John's Jesuit's Brady Sexton from shooting on goal. St. Francis de Sales' Ticker Carnes dribbles the ball. St. John's Jesuit's Louis Heywood heads the ball. St. Francis de Sales' Adam Czerniakowski fights off the St. John's Jesuit defense. St. Francis de Sales' Nick Milks fights for the ball. St. John's Jesuit's Brady Sexton heads the ball. St. Francis de Sales' Nick Milks leaps over the St. John's Jesuit defense. St. John's Jesuit fans cheer against St. Francis de Sales. St. John's Jesuit goalie Nick Westmeyer, Jr., leaps to catch the strike on goal against St. Francis de Sales. St. John's Jesuit's Louis Heywood (3) attempts to head in a goal. St. John's Jesuit's Peter Samuka, Jr., uses his head against St. Francis de Sales. St. Francis de Sales' Connor Valuck leaps over St. John's Jesuit defenders. St. Francis de Sales' Travis Campbell leaps to head the ball upward. St. Francis de Sales' Connor Valuck heads the ball. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/08/ncaa-says-cant-overturn-michigans-win-over-western-michigan/stories/20260908106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/08/ncaa-says-cant-overturn-michigans-win-over-western-michigan/stories/20260908106#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:42:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/08/ncaa-says-cant-overturn-michigans-win-over-western-michigan/stories/20260908106 KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After review, the Mid-American Conference wants Western Michigan recognized as having defeated Michigan after all. Michigan's wide receiver JJ Buchanan (6) makes the game-winning catch to win over Western Michigan with a last-second touchdown. Western Michigan quarterback Broc Lowry (12) and Hunter Whitenack (77) watch from the bench. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/08/kody-clemens-homers-twins-beat-slumping-tigers-3-2/stories/20260908105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/08/kody-clemens-homers-twins-beat-slumping-tigers-3-2/stories/20260908105#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:26:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/08/kody-clemens-homers-twins-beat-slumping-tigers-3-2/stories/20260908105 DETROIT — Kody Clemens hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning against his former team and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Tuesday night. Minnesota Twins' Kody Clemens hits a two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/08/bazzana-3-run-homer-rocchio-s-2-rbis-guardians-orioles-9-5/stories/20260908107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/08/bazzana-3-run-homer-rocchio-s-2-rbis-guardians-orioles-9-5/stories/20260908107#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:38:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/08/bazzana-3-run-homer-rocchio-s-2-rbis-guardians-orioles-9-5/stories/20260908107 BALTIMORE — Travis Bazzana hit a three-run homer, Brayan Rocchio drove in two runs, and the Cleveland Guardians outlasted the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Tuesday night. Cleveland Guardians' Patrick Bailey hits an RBI single during the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Sept. 8 in Baltimore. Cleveland Guardians' Angel Martínez slides into third base after hitting a triple during the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Sept. 8 in Baltimore. Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo, left, tags Cleveland Guardians' Patrick Bailey (16) out at home plate Sept. 8 in Baltimore. Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Brandon Young, left, talks with catcher Samuel Basallo during a mound visit Sept. 8 in Baltimore. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/08/friday-night-highlights-undefeated-perrysburg-leads-area-teams-week-3/stories/20260908085 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/08/friday-night-highlights-undefeated-perrysburg-leads-area-teams-week-3/stories/20260908085#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:32:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/08/friday-night-highlights-undefeated-perrysburg-leads-area-teams-week-3/stories/20260908085 Perrysburg continued its dominance on both sides of the ball to remain undefeated three weeks into the 2026 high school football season. Perrysburg’s Brady Maxwell throws a pass during a high school football game between Perrysburg and Anthony Wayne at Steinecker Stadium in Perrysburg on Oct. 17, 2025. Perrysburg’s Liam Nowakowski, left, gets tackled by Anthony Wayne’s Gunnar Hansen during a high school football game between Perrysburg and Anthony Wayne at Steinecker Stadium in Perrysburg on Oct. 17, 2025. Springfield’s Gabriel Gregory, right, leaps to block the pass of Findlay quarterback Riley Korkos during Friday’s game. 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. Anthony Wayne wide receiver Dayvion Parker catches the ball at Anthony Wayne High School in Whitehouse on June 25. Whitmer’s Jamon Holmes runs the ball during a high school football game between Anthony Wayne and Whitmer at Whitmer High School in Toledo on Sept. 26, 2025. St. John’s Sam Harshman runs the ball during a high school football game between St. John’s Jesuit and Central Catholic at St. John’s Jesuit High School in Toledo on Oct. 3, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/07/rogers-mayo-help-orioles-snap-their-6-game-skid-6-4-win-cleveland/stories/20260907080 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/07/rogers-mayo-help-orioles-snap-their-6-game-skid-6-4-win-cleveland/stories/20260907080#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:31:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/07/rogers-mayo-help-orioles-snap-their-6-game-skid-6-4-win-cleveland/stories/20260907080 BALTIMORE — Trevor Rogers pitched into the eighth inning, Coby Mayo homered twice and the Baltimore Orioles took advantage of Cleveland's wildness on the mound, beating the Guardians 6-4 on Monday to snap a six-game losing streak. Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Trevor Rogers (28) delivers during the first inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/07/riley-greene-kevin-mcgonigle-belt-home-runs-tigers-5-4-win-over-twins/stories/20260907079 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/07/riley-greene-kevin-mcgonigle-belt-home-runs-tigers-5-4-win-over-twins/stories/20260907079#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:29:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/07/riley-greene-kevin-mcgonigle-belt-home-runs-tigers-5-4-win-over-twins/stories/20260907079 DETROIT — Riley Greene had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Kevin McGonigle added a solo shot Monday to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene hits a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/07/michigan-coach-kyle-whittingham-says-bryce-underwood-improve-keep-job/stories/20260907081 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/07/michigan-coach-kyle-whittingham-says-bryce-underwood-improve-keep-job/stories/20260907081#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:28:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/07/michigan-coach-kyle-whittingham-says-bryce-underwood-improve-keep-job/stories/20260907081 ANN ARBOR — Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham said Bryce Underwood has to improve to keep his job as starting quarterback. Western Michigan defensive end Kedrick Burley (15) sacks Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/07/starting-out-strong-clay-product-heintschel-puts-up-big-numbers-pitt-opener/stories/20260908034 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/07/starting-out-strong-clay-product-heintschel-puts-up-big-numbers-pitt-opener/stories/20260908034#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:10:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/07/starting-out-strong-clay-product-heintschel-puts-up-big-numbers-pitt-opener/stories/20260908034 PITTSBURGH — Clay High School graduate Mason Heintschel was able to share the wealth in the University of Pittsburgh’s season opener Saturday against Miami (Ohio). Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Heintschel, shown during last season’s Military Bowl, threw for 453 yards and seven touchdowns Saturday against Miami (Ohio). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/06/no-4-notre-dame-overcomes-sluggish-start-beat-wisconsin-41-13/stories/20260906166 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/06/no-4-notre-dame-overcomes-sluggish-start-beat-wisconsin-41-13/stories/20260906166#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:01:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/06/no-4-notre-dame-overcomes-sluggish-start-beat-wisconsin-41-13/stories/20260906166 GREEN BAY, Wis. — CJ Carr threw two touchdown passes, Aneyas Williams ran for 90 yards and two more scores and No. 4 Notre Dame pulled away in the second half to beat Wisconsin 41-13 on Sunday night at Lambeau Field Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf) https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/06/bell-passes-defending-nascar-champion-larson-win-southern-500/stories/20260906165 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/06/bell-passes-defending-nascar-champion-larson-win-southern-500/stories/20260906165#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2026 03:01:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/06/bell-passes-defending-nascar-champion-larson-win-southern-500/stories/20260906165 DARLINGTON, S.C. — Christopher Bell passed Kyle Larson with 18 laps to go and held on to win the Chase-opening Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday night. The pit crew for Christopher Bell rushes to complete a pit stop. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/06/indianapolis-rallies-9th-defeat-mud-hens-finale/stories/20260906161 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/06/indianapolis-rallies-9th-defeat-mud-hens-finale/stories/20260906161#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:14:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/06/indianapolis-rallies-9th-defeat-mud-hens-finale/stories/20260906161 The Toledo Mud Hens were unable to close out a late lead on Sunday as they fell to the Indianapolis Indians 8-5 in the series finale at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Andrew Navigato scoops up the ball in midfield during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Omaha Storm Chasers at Fifth Third Field in Toledo, Aug. 9. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/06/daniel-schneemann-hit-10th-gives-guardians-3-2-win/stories/20260906159 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/06/daniel-schneemann-hit-10th-gives-guardians-3-2-win/stories/20260906159#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:30:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/06/daniel-schneemann-hit-10th-gives-guardians-3-2-win/stories/20260906159 CLEVELAND — Daniel Schneemann singled home rookie Angel Genao from third base in the 10th inning to send Cleveland to a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, the Guardians' third walk-off victory in the four-game series. Cleveland Guardians' Daniel Schneemann, right, is greeted by Petey Halpin, center, and other teammates after hitting the winning single. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/06/wait-just-second-no-16-michigan-catches-second-chance-hail-mary-survives-scare/stories/20260906152 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/06/wait-just-second-no-16-michigan-catches-second-chance-hail-mary-survives-scare/stories/20260906152#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:27:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/06/wait-just-second-no-16-michigan-catches-second-chance-hail-mary-survives-scare/stories/20260906152 ANN ABOR — Given an unlikely second chance at a game-ending Hail Mary, Bryce Underwood connected with JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard touchdown pass that lifted No. 16 Michigan over Western Michigan 13-12 on Saturday night. Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) reaches but is short of the goal line pylon as Western Michigan safety Kouri Crump (26) makes the tackle. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/06/briggs-even-if-call-right-let-face-wrong-team-won-michigan/stories/20260906148 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/06/briggs-even-if-call-right-let-face-wrong-team-won-michigan/stories/20260906148#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:25:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/06/briggs-even-if-call-right-let-face-wrong-team-won-michigan/stories/20260906148 How is it possible for a timeless win to be so forgettable? Michigan's wide receiver JJ Buchanan, center, makes the game-winning catch to win over Western Michigan with a last-second touchdown during an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Sept. 5. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/06/elly-de-la-cruz-homers-drives-4-runs-reds-beat-brewers-12-8/stories/20260906151 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/06/elly-de-la-cruz-homers-drives-4-runs-reds-beat-brewers-12-8/stories/20260906151#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:03:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/06/elly-de-la-cruz-homers-drives-4-runs-reds-beat-brewers-12-8/stories/20260906151 CINCINNATI — Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run homer and bases-loaded double and finished with four RBIs as the Cincinnati Reds beat the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers 12-8 on Sunday. Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz follows through after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/06/photo-gallery-notre-dame-volleyball/stories/20260906149 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/06/photo-gallery-notre-dame-volleyball/stories/20260906149#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:52:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/06/photo-gallery-notre-dame-volleyball/stories/20260906149 Toledo loses 3-1 in a women’s college volleyball match against Notre Dame at University of Toledo’s Savage Arena in Toledo on Saturday. Toledo’s Jessica Costlow, left, hits the ball against Notre Dame’s Isabella Sangha, front right, and Chichi Nnaji. Toledo’s Meg Jarrett hits the ball. Toledo’s Janelle Green serves. Toledo’s Sophie Catalano, left, and Lilly Merk, center, defend against Notre Dame’s Angie Desamours. Toledo’s Jessica Costlow hits the ball. Toledo’s Ava Siefke hits the ball. Toledo’s Lilly Merk celebrates a point. Toledo players celebrate a point. Toledo players celebrate a point. Toledo’s Lilly Merk, left, spikes against Notre Dame’s Isabella Sangha. Toledo players celebrate a point. Toledo players celebrate a point. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/09/06/outdoors-lake-erie-walleye-tournament/stories/20260906059 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/09/06/outdoors-lake-erie-walleye-tournament/stories/20260906059#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:25:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/09/06/outdoors-lake-erie-walleye-tournament/stories/20260906059 Quite a season finale is shaping up for the Lake Erie Walleye Trail tournament championship next month (Oct. 9-10) in Fairport Harbor, Ohio. Nick Olesky along with his father, Ed, are positioned in first in team points going into the Lake Erie Walleye Trail tournament's final event Oct. 9-10.