http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:22:12 GMT en-us hourly 1 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/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/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. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/06/riley-greene-homers-twice-drives-4-runs-tigers-6-0-win-over-guardians/stories/20260906139 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/06/riley-greene-homers-twice-drives-4-runs-tigers-6-0-win-over-guardians/stories/20260906139#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:51:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/06/riley-greene-homers-twice-drives-4-runs-tigers-6-0-win-over-guardians/stories/20260906139 CLEVELAND — Riley Greene hit two solo homers, had a season-high four hits and drove in four runs, and Framber Valdez threw seven innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0 on Saturday night. Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene watches his solo home run off Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick as catcher Austin Hedges looks on. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/06/trust-depth-versatility-driving-toledo-volleyballs-early-success/stories/20260906138 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/06/trust-depth-versatility-driving-toledo-volleyballs-early-success/stories/20260906138#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:56:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/06/trust-depth-versatility-driving-toledo-volleyballs-early-success/stories/20260906138 Maddy Bach was Memphis’ assist leader as a freshman and came to Toledo looking for an expanded role on a championship team. Toledo’s Lilly Merk, left, spikes against Notre Dame’s Isabella Sangha during a women’s college volleyball match between the University of Toledo and University of Notre Dame at UT’s Savage Arena in Toledo on Sept. 5. Toledo players celebrate a point. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/05/mud-hens-clinch-series-victory-against-indianapolis/stories/20260905100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/05/mud-hens-clinch-series-victory-against-indianapolis/stories/20260905100#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2026 02:43:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/05/mud-hens-clinch-series-victory-against-indianapolis/stories/20260905100 The Toledo Mud Hens defeated the Indianapolis Indians 5-3 on Saturday to secure a series victory at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Corey Julks makes contact with the ball while batting 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/ohio-state/2026/09/05/smith-sayin-help-no-1-ohio-state-prepare-texas-with-56-3-rout-ball-state/stories/20260905099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/09/05/smith-sayin-help-no-1-ohio-state-prepare-texas-with-56-3-rout-ball-state/stories/20260905099#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:45:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/09/05/smith-sayin-help-no-1-ohio-state-prepare-texas-with-56-3-rout-ball-state/stories/20260905099 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jeremiah Smith had two highlight reel-worthy touchdown catches, Julian Sayin passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns, and top-ranked Ohio State tuned up for next week's matchup against No. 5 Texas with a 56-3 rout of Ball State on Saturday. Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin throws a pass against Ball State. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/05/tarleton-states-fast-start-turnovers-dampen-bgsu-football-season-opener/stories/20260905096 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/05/tarleton-states-fast-start-turnovers-dampen-bgsu-football-season-opener/stories/20260905096#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:54:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/05/tarleton-states-fast-start-turnovers-dampen-bgsu-football-season-opener/stories/20260905096 BOWLING GREEN — Turnovers, chunk plays, and missed opportunities defined the Bowling Green State University football team’s season-opening 20-13 loss to Tarleton State. Tarleton St. quarterback Koby Dickens is planted in the turf by BGSU linebacker Dorian Pringle. The BGSU defense forces a fumble by Tarleton St. running back Tylan Hines, ultimately resulting in a BGSU recovery in the Texans end zone. The BGSU defense forces a fumble by Tarleton St. running back Tylan Hines, ultimately resulting in a BGSU recovery in the Texans end zone. The BGSU defense forces a fumble by Tarleton St. running back Tylan Hines, ultimately resulting in a BGSU recovery by the Falcons’ JoJo Johnson (2). The BGSU defense forces a fumble by Tarleton St. running back Tylan Hines, ultimately resulting in a BGSU recovery by the Falcons’ JoJo Johnson (2). The BGSU defense forces a fumble by Tarleton St. running back Tylan Hines, ultimately resulting in a BGSU recovery by the Falcons’ JoJo Johnson (2). The BGSU defense forces a fumble by Tarleton St. running back Tylan Hines, ultimately resulting in a BGSU recovery by the Falcons’ JoJo Johnson (2). BGSU receiver Brennan Ridley gets the ball on the 8 yard line on the last play of the game. BGSU receiver Brennan Ridley is stopped short of the end zone by more than 10 yards on the last play of the game. BGSU fans react to their loss against Tarleton St. BGSU running back Ke'Marion Baldwin fights for yards. BGSU running back Austyn Dendy celebrates scoring. BGSU celebrate a 4th down stop against Tarleton St. defense. BGSU quarterback Jay Kastantin weaves through the Tarleton St. defense. BGSU tight end Jeremiah Scoby fights for yards against Tarleton St. BGSU quarterback Jay Kastantin fires a pass through the Tarleton St. defense. BGSU quarterback Jay Kastantin looks deep down field against Tarleton St. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/05/game-updates-and-analysis-bowling-green-tarleton-state/stories/20260905086 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/05/game-updates-and-analysis-bowling-green-tarleton-state/stories/20260905086#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:53:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/05/game-updates-and-analysis-bowling-green-tarleton-state/stories/20260905086 BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green State University football team’s season is officially underway with a Week 1 clash against Tarleton State. Below are quarter-by-quarter updates and analysis throughout the contest. BGSU tight end Jeremiah Scoby breaks loose for a big gain against Tarleton State at Doyt Perry Stadium. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/05/week-1-game-day-preview-bgsu-football-vs-tarleton-state/stories/20260903027 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/05/week-1-game-day-preview-bgsu-football-vs-tarleton-state/stories/20260903027#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/05/week-1-game-day-preview-bgsu-football-vs-tarleton-state/stories/20260903027 BOWLING GREEN — For the third year in a row, BGSU opens its season at home against an FCS opponent, doing so against Tarleton State. The Falcons defeated the previous two in that category by an average of 21.5 points, but a much tougher test is expected this time around. QB Jay Kastantin throws the ball during the BGSU football spring game at Doyt Perry Stadium inBowling Green on April 11.