http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:12:14 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/19/2025-nll-buckeye-division-preview/stories/20260819028 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/19/2025-nll-buckeye-division-preview/stories/20260819028#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:09:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/19/2025-nll-buckeye-division-preview/stories/20260819028 Preseason expectations have Perrysburg firmly atop the Northern Lakes League Buckeye Division after earning a co-share of the divisional title in 2025. Perrysburg linebacker Hayden Knoblauch looks over his shoulder during high school football practice at Steinecker Stadium on Aug. 10 in Perrysburg, Ohio. Perrysburg head coach Dirk Conner calls plays during high school football practice at Steinecker Stadium on Aug. 10 in Perrysburg, Ohio. Perrysburg offensive lineman Reed Gerken works on his form during high school football practice at Steinecker Stadium on Aug. 10 in Perrysburg, Ohio. Perrysburg quaterback Brady Maxwell works with the offense during high school football practice at Steinecker Stadium on Aug. 10 in Perrysburg, Ohio. Perrysburg linebacker Mikey Duvall powers through the drill during high school football practice at Steinecker Stadium on Aug. 10 in Perrysburg, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/18/analysis-what-stands-out-about-toledo-men-s-basketball-s-2026-27-mac-schedule/stories/20260818006 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/18/analysis-what-stands-out-about-toledo-men-s-basketball-s-2026-27-mac-schedule/stories/20260818006#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:43:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/18/analysis-what-stands-out-about-toledo-men-s-basketball-s-2026-27-mac-schedule/stories/20260818006 With the release of the Mid-American Conference schedule, Toledo men’s basketball and all other MAC schools will play 22 league games for the first time. Toledo’s Austin Parks secures a rebound against Akron in the men’s college basketball finals of the MAC Tournament at Rocket Arena on March 14 in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/18/analysis-3-4/stories/20260816125 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/18/analysis-3-4/stories/20260816125#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:41:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/18/analysis-3-4/stories/20260816125 BOWLING GREEN — A schedule consisting of 18 home games and 14 road trips awaits the Bowling Green State University men’s basketball team, as a program-high 22 Mid-American Conference contests make up the bulk of the upcoming season.  The Falcons travel to Georgia State (Nov. Bowling Green’s Josiah Shackelford, right, goes against Bethany College’s Bryson Bishop during a men’s college basketball game between Bowling Green State University and Bethany College at BGSU’s Stroh Center in Bowling Green on Nov. 6, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/18/mud-hens-roll-cubs-behind-sears-dominant-outing-lees-3-run-blast/stories/20260818122 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/18/mud-hens-roll-cubs-behind-sears-dominant-outing-lees-3-run-blast/stories/20260818122#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:57:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/18/mud-hens-roll-cubs-behind-sears-dominant-outing-lees-3-run-blast/stories/20260818122 Bennett Lee and Max Burt launched home runs for the Toledo Mud Hens as relief pitcher Andrew Sears limited the Iowa Cubs with five scoreless innings, helping Toledo pick up a convincing series-opening victory, 9-2. Mud Hens winning pitcher Andrew Sears leans to get another strikeout. Mud Hens winning pitcher Andrew Sears hurls. Mud Hens fans are greeted by Cattrick from the Toledo Walleye. Mud Hens winning pitcher Andrew Sears works his delivery. Mud Hens winning pitcher Andrew Sears likes the strikeout he earned against the Iowa Cubs. Mud Hens winning pitcher Andrew Sears is excited about a strikeout. Iowa Cubs batter Justin Dean is dismayed at the strikeout call, which he swung through. Mud Hens batter Chris Meyers drives a double. Mud Hens batters face Iowa Cubs pitcher Braxton Garrett. Mud Hens baserunner Andrew Navigato steals second base safely. Mud Hens batter Bennett Lee drives in a 3-run home run. Mud Hens fan Nick Gulch waves the bird flag against the Iowa Cubs in a Minor League Baseball game at Fifth-Third Field on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in downtown Toledo. Mud Hens batter Bennett Lee drives in a 3-run home run. Mud Hens batter Andre Navigato swings at dirt. Iowa Cubs manager Marty Pevey takes the field to dispute the umpire's choice to eject him for arguing about the speed with which Mud Hens pitchers were successively delivering pitches against his batters. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/18/jo-adell-erupts-career-high-6-rbis-455-foot-homers-guardians-crush-giants/stories/20260818125 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/18/jo-adell-erupts-career-high-6-rbis-455-foot-homers-guardians-crush-giants/stories/20260818125#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:03:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/18/jo-adell-erupts-career-high-6-rbis-455-foot-homers-guardians-crush-giants/stories/20260818125 CLEVELAND — Jo Adell set a career high with six RBIs and hit a 455-foot, three-run homer in the first inning as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the San Francisco Giants 8-1 Tuesday night. Cleveland Guardians' Jo Adell is congratulated by Jose Ramirez (11) and Steven Kwan (38) after hitting a three-run home run off San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Carson Whisenhunt. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/18/masyn-winn-homers-cardinals-shut-out-reds-3-0/stories/20260818124 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/18/masyn-winn-homers-cardinals-shut-out-reds-3-0/stories/20260818124#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:01:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/18/masyn-winn-homers-cardinals-shut-out-reds-3-0/stories/20260818124 CINCINNATI — Masyn Winn hit a home run and doubled twice and Kyle Leahy gave up three hits and struck out six in five innings as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Tuesday night. St. Louis Cardinals' Masyn Winn hits a solo home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/18/braxton-ashcraft-works-8-efficient-innings-oneil-cruz-homers-pirates-top-tigers/stories/20260818123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/18/braxton-ashcraft-works-8-efficient-innings-oneil-cruz-homers-pirates-top-tigers/stories/20260818123#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:01:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/18/braxton-ashcraft-works-8-efficient-innings-oneil-cruz-homers-pirates-top-tigers/stories/20260818123 PITTSBURGH — Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Tuesday night. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft delivers. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/18/anthony-wayne-boys-soccers-late-1st-half-goal-proves-pivotal-win-southview/stories/20260818115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/18/anthony-wayne-boys-soccers-late-1st-half-goal-proves-pivotal-win-southview/stories/20260818115#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:53:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/18/anthony-wayne-boys-soccers-late-1st-half-goal-proves-pivotal-win-southview/stories/20260818115 After tying things up on a penalty kick, Southview boys soccer appeared to have seized momentum in its home opener Tuesday. Southview’s Zayd Naim and Anthony Wayne’s Brayden McVicker lunge for the ball during a boys soccer game at Southview High School in Sylvania on Aug. 18. Anthony Wayne celebrates a goal during a boys soccer game at Southview High School in Sylvania on Aug. 18. Southview’s Ethan Feller slide tackles the ball away from Anthony Wayne’s Blake Mohr during a boys soccer game at Southview High School in Sylvania on Aug. 18. Southview’s Zayd Naim and Anthony Wayne’s Levi Blackburn fight for control of the ball during a boys soccer game at Southview High School in Sylvania on Aug. 18. Anthony Wayne’s Sam Leonard moves the ball away from Southview’s Ethan Cardarelli during a boys soccer game at Southview High School in Sylvania on Aug. 18. Southview’s Ahmad Almousa kicks the ball past Anthony Wayne’s Ryan Parker during a boys soccer game at Southview High School in Sylvania on Aug. 18. Southview’s goalie Max Rhodes grabs the ball during a boys soccer game at Southview High School in Sylvania on Aug. 18. Anthony Wayne celebrates their first goal during a boys soccer game at Southview High School in Sylvania on Aug. 18. Southview’s Max Weldele heads the ball during a boys soccer game at Southview High School in Sylvania on Aug. 18. Southview’s Nick Torrico heads the ball past Anthony Wayne’s Jack Freeman during a boys soccer game at Southview High School in Sylvania on Aug. 18. Southview’s Ben Slough moves the ball away from Anthony Wayne’s Ryan Parker during a boys soccer game at Southview High School in Sylvania on Aug. 18. Southview’s Zayd Naim celebrates a goal during a boys soccer game at Southview High School in Sylvania on Aug. 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/18/briggs-ottawa-hills-ben-silverman-great-golf-career-discovered-weapon/stories/20260818106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/18/briggs-ottawa-hills-ben-silverman-great-golf-career-discovered-weapon/stories/20260818106#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:15:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/18/briggs-ottawa-hills-ben-silverman-great-golf-career-discovered-weapon/stories/20260818106 For much of Ben Silverman’s life, golf wasn’t just a game. It was the pursuit. Ben Silverman and his wife, Kelli, after Ben qualified for the U.S. Mid-Amateur Golf Championship earlier this month. Kelli, who is six months pregnant, served as her husband's caddie for the big round. Ottawa Hills native Ben Silverman at a U.S. Open local qualifier. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/18/former/stories/20260818101 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/18/former/stories/20260818101#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:09:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/18/former/stories/20260818101 Former University of Toledo baseball standout Chris Meyers is returning to the Glass City, this time as a Toledo Mud Hen. Former University of Toledo baseball standout Chris Meyers was called up to join the Mud Hens on Tuesday after playing 65 games with the Detroit Tigers' Double-A affiliate in 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/08/17/forward-greg-smith-signs-with-walleye/stories/20260817079 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/08/17/forward-greg-smith-signs-with-walleye/stories/20260817079#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:28:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/08/17/forward-greg-smith-signs-with-walleye/stories/20260817079 The Toledo Walleye have signed Greg Smith, a forward who has played in 112 ECHL games. Forward Greg Smith, who played for both Greensboro and Adirondack last season in the ECHL last season, has signed with the Toledo Walleye. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/17/2026-chsl-football-preview-state-power-central-catholic-tops-toledo-trio/stories/20260817072 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/17/2026-chsl-football-preview-state-power-central-catholic-tops-toledo-trio/stories/20260817072#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:36:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/17/2026-chsl-football-preview-state-power-central-catholic-tops-toledo-trio/stories/20260817072 For a fourth straight year, Central Catholic, St. Francis de Sales, and St. John's Jesuit will test themselves in the Detroit-based Catholic High School League, one of the Midwest's toughest, before Ohio's postseason tournament. Central Cahtolic’s Khalil Autumn catches the ball as Jeremiah Fuller runs alongside him during practice at Gallagher Athletic Complex at Central Catholic High School in Toledo on Aug. 12. Central Catholic’s quarterback Ali Beydoun passes the ball during practice at Gallagher Athletic Complex at Central Catholic High School in Toledo on Aug. 12. Central Catholic’s D'Angelo Thornton and Jaylen Webb participate in a blocking drill during practice at Gallagher Athletic Complex at Central Catholic High School in Toledo on Aug. 12. Central Catholic’s Keyon Robinson, Ali Beydoun, Max Koback, Jeremiah Fuller, Jaylen Webb, and Amari Eliano stand together before practice at Gallagher Athletic Complex at Central Catholic High School in Toledo on Aug. 12. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/17/analysis-what-stands-out-about-toledo-women-s-basketball-s-2026-27-schedule/stories/20260817021 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/17/analysis-what-stands-out-about-toledo-women-s-basketball-s-2026-27-schedule/stories/20260817021#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:13:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/17/analysis-what-stands-out-about-toledo-women-s-basketball-s-2026-27-schedule/stories/20260817021 For Toledo women’s basketball, going back to the Mid-American Conference championship game starts with knowing what the path will be to get there. Toledo’s Ella Weaver hits the corner three against Ball St. in a semifinal women’s college basketball MAC tournament game at Rocket Arena on March 13 in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/17/analysis-what-stands-out-about-bgsu-women-s-basketball-s-2026-27-schedule/stories/20260816117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/17/analysis-what-stands-out-about-bgsu-women-s-basketball-s-2026-27-schedule/stories/20260816117#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:12:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/17/analysis-what-stands-out-about-bgsu-women-s-basketball-s-2026-27-schedule/stories/20260816117 BOWLING GREEN — BGSU women’s basketball coach Fred Chmiel leads his Falcons for the fourth time in the 2026-27 season with a winning record and Mid-American Conference tournament appearance in each of the previous three. BGSU’s Lauren Gerken hits the jumper against Ball State in a quarterfinal game of the MAC women’s college basketball tournament at Rocket Arena on March 11 in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/16/jeeno-thitikul-rallies-64-win-lpga-portland/stories/20260816134 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/16/jeeno-thitikul-rallies-64-win-lpga-portland/stories/20260816134#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:03:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/16/jeeno-thitikul-rallies-64-win-lpga-portland/stories/20260816134 PORTLAND, Ore. — Jeeno Thitikul ran off five straight birdies early and closed with an 8-under 64 for a one-shot victory Sunday in The Standard Portland Classic, her third LPGA Tour title of the season. Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, lines up a putt on the 18th green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/16/scottie-scheffler-back-dominant-self-opens-pga-tour-postseason-win/stories/20260816133 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/16/scottie-scheffler-back-dominant-self-opens-pga-tour-postseason-win/stories/20260816133#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:03:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/16/scottie-scheffler-back-dominant-self-opens-pga-tour-postseason-win/stories/20260816133 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Scottie Scheffler thought the bunker shot was ideal until he saw it bounce hard off a sprinkler, roll across the green and disappear down the slope and into the water. A sure birdie turned into a bogey. His two-shot lead Sunday in the FedEx St. Jude Championship was down to one. Scottie Scheffler celebrates winning on the 18th green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/16/hernandez-sanoja-hit-hrs-marlins-7-1-win-over-reds/stories/20260816130 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/16/hernandez-sanoja-hit-hrs-marlins-7-1-win-over-reds/stories/20260816130#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:35:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/16/hernandez-sanoja-hit-hrs-marlins-7-1-win-over-reds/stories/20260816130 CINCINNATI — Heriberto Hernández and Javier Sanoja hit home runs late in the game to lift the Miami Marlins over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday afternoon. Miami Marlins' Heriberto Hernández, right, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/16/padres-power-surge-4-homers-back-casey-mizes-1st-san-diego-win-5-0-win-guards/stories/20260816129 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/16/padres-power-surge-4-homers-back-casey-mizes-1st-san-diego-win-5-0-win-guards/stories/20260816129#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:34:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/16/padres-power-surge-4-homers-back-casey-mizes-1st-san-diego-win-5-0-win-guards/stories/20260816129 CLEVELAND — Luis Rengifo and Gavin Sheets hit back-to-back home runs in the second inning, Casey Mize allowed three hits in six innings to pick up his first win in a San Diego uniform, and the Padres defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-0 on Sunday. Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez dives but is caught while trying to steal second base. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/16/murakami-hits-go-ahead-7th-inning-homer-white-sox-sweep-tigers-7-5-win/stories/20260816128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/16/murakami-hits-go-ahead-7th-inning-homer-white-sox-sweep-tigers-7-5-win/stories/20260816128#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:32:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/16/murakami-hits-go-ahead-7th-inning-homer-white-sox-sweep-tigers-7-5-win/stories/20260816128 DETROIT — Munetaka Murakami hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Chicago White Sox's Munetaka Murakami (5) celebrates with Davis Martin (65) after hitting a two-run home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/08/16/briggs-kyle-whittingham-healthy-perspective-ohio-state-rivalry-michigan-trouble/stories/20260816122 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/08/16/briggs-kyle-whittingham-healthy-perspective-ohio-state-rivalry-michigan-trouble/stories/20260816122#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:22:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/08/16/briggs-kyle-whittingham-healthy-perspective-ohio-state-rivalry-michigan-trouble/stories/20260816122 Have you heard the big news? Michigan football head coach Kyle Whittingham greets the crowd during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Michigan and Southern California, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Ann Arbor.