http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:06:47 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/21/mud-hens-capitalize-efficient-bullpen-game-win-against-louisville/stories/20260721099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/21/mud-hens-capitalize-efficient-bullpen-game-win-against-louisville/stories/20260721099#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:57:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/21/mud-hens-capitalize-efficient-bullpen-game-win-against-louisville/stories/20260721099 A pair of runs in the first inning, along with three runs in the eighth, helped the Mud Hens take the series opener against the Louisville Bats on Tuesday, 5-1, as a fast start on Max Clark’s leadoff home run and additional run support from a Bennett Lee triple in the eighth provided the Max Clark, center fielder for the Toledo Mud Hens, runs the bases after an inning-opening home run. Bennett Lee, catcher for the Toledo Mud Hens, shatters his bat. Gage Workman, shortstop for the Toledo Mud Hens, slides into second base. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/21/briggs-theres-nothing-see-here-michigan-athletics-just-ask-them/stories/20260721083 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/21/briggs-theres-nothing-see-here-michigan-athletics-just-ask-them/stories/20260721083#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:34:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/21/briggs-theres-nothing-see-here-michigan-athletics-just-ask-them/stories/20260721083 There’s been an awful lot of smoke drifting south lately. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel watches in the second half of an NCAA college football game against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in Ann Arbor on Sept. 9, 2023. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/07/21/decades-of-dedication-longtime-perrysburg-coach-sims-steps-down/stories/20260720105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/07/21/decades-of-dedication-longtime-perrysburg-coach-sims-steps-down/stories/20260720105#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:54:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/07/21/decades-of-dedication-longtime-perrysburg-coach-sims-steps-down/stories/20260720105 Perrysburg coach Todd Sims first made a name for himself wearing the black and gold as a shooting guard before dedicating his professional life to developing young Yellow Jackets into productive student-athletes. Perrysburg's head coach Todd Sims, center right, talks with Maddie Myers (12) during the first half of the January 30, 2015, matchup against Springfield at Perrysburg. Perrysburg head coach Todd Sims watch the action against Akron Hoban during the girls division I regional basketball semifinals March 4, 2020, in Norwalk, Ohio. Perrysburg defeated Hoban, 35-26. PHS assistant coach Todd Sims leads the players through a walk-through on punt coverage on Aug. 1, 2015. Perrysburg head coach Todd Sims calls out to his team during the first half of the January 13, 2017, matchup at Southview. Perrysburg QB Drew Sims (19) throws the ball against Anthony Wayne LB Adam Miller (8) during a football game Sept. 27, 2019, in Perrysburg. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/21/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-agrees-to-buyout/stories/20260721074 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/21/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-agrees-to-buyout/stories/20260721074#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:19:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/21/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-agrees-to-buyout/stories/20260721074 ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The University of Michigan and athletic director Warde Manuel have agreed to a buyout of the remaining three years on his contract and he will step down at the end of 2026, culminating a decade-long run with four national championships and a string of scandals. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel watches against Indiana in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 14, 2023. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel watches Michigan practice ahead of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Arizona at the Final Four, April 3, in Indianapolis. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/07/20/walleye-bring-former-bgsu-forward-kruse-back-into-fold/stories/20260720088 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/07/20/walleye-bring-former-bgsu-forward-kruse-back-into-fold/stories/20260720088#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:11:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/07/20/walleye-bring-former-bgsu-forward-kruse-back-into-fold/stories/20260720088 Forward Brandon Kruse, a Bowling Green State University graduate, has re-signed with the Toledo Walleye for a fourth season. Toledo’s Brandon Kruse pushes Indy’s Max Coyle during the first period of an ECHL playoff hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on April 18, 2025. Toledo’s Brandon Kruse receives the puck during a hockey game between the Toledo Walleye and the Fort Wayne Komets at the Huntington Center on April 18, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/07/20/halpin-hoskins-hit-2-homers-each-guardians-hit-7-longballs-13-4-win-twins/stories/20260720106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/07/20/halpin-hoskins-hit-2-homers-each-guardians-hit-7-longballs-13-4-win-twins/stories/20260720106#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:04:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/07/20/halpin-hoskins-hit-2-homers-each-guardians-hit-7-longballs-13-4-win-twins/stories/20260720106 CLEVELAND — Petey Halpin and Rhys Hoskins each went deep twice and the Cleveland Guardians matched a franchise record for a home game by hitting seven home runs in their 13-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night. Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Shawn Armstrong, right, shakes hands with catcher Patrick Bailey, left, after the Guardians defeated the Minnesota Twins. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/20/toledo-football-3-storylines-2026-season-ahead-mac-media-day/stories/20260720070 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/20/toledo-football-3-storylines-2026-season-ahead-mac-media-day/stories/20260720070#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:40:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/20/toledo-football-3-storylines-2026-season-ahead-mac-media-day/stories/20260720070 In 46 days, first-year head coach Mike Jacobs will lead the University of Toledo football team for the first time in East Lansing, Mich. The challenge for him isn't simply replacing a successful predecessor — it's preparing an almost entirely new team to compete in week one and reshaping a First-season coach Mike Jacobs instructs his players during the University of Toledo football team's first official spring practice at the Fetterman Athletic Complex on March 17 in West Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/20/bgsu-football-3-storylines-for-2026-season-ahead-of-mac-media-day/stories/20260719112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/20/bgsu-football-3-storylines-for-2026-season-ahead-of-mac-media-day/stories/20260719112#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:04:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/20/bgsu-football-3-storylines-for-2026-season-ahead-of-mac-media-day/stories/20260719112 BOWLING GREEN — Head coach Eddie George’s second season in charge of the Bowling Green State University football team is quickly approaching.  An opening week home clash with Tarleton State starts the year on Sept. 5. The Falcons hope to rebound from a turbulent 4-8 campaign in Head coach Eddie George talks with players while they warm up during the BGSU football spring game at Doyt Perry Stadium in Bowling Green on April 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/19/ryan-fox-wins-british-open-birdie-final-hole/stories/20260719118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/19/ryan-fox-wins-british-open-birdie-final-hole/stories/20260719118#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:57:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/19/ryan-fox-wins-british-open-birdie-final-hole/stories/20260719118 SOUTHPORT, England — Ryan Fox of New Zealand survived a wild ride along the back nine of Royal Birkdale and delivered the biggest putt of his life Sunday with a 12-foot birdie on the final hole to win the British Open for his first major title. Ryan Fox of New Zealand celebrates on the 18th green after winning the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, on July 19. Bryson DeChambeau of the United States reacts on the 17th green during the third day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, in Southport, England, on July 19. Sam Burns of the United States, left and Bryson DeChambeau of the United States shake hands on the 18th green after completing their third round during the third day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, on July 19. Scottie Scheffler of the United States adjusts his hat on the 18th green during the third day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, on July 19. Ryan Fox of New Zealand celebrates on the 18th green after winning the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, on July 19. Ryan Fox of New Zealand celebrates on the 18th green after winning the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, on July 19. Cameron Young of the United States plays to the 18th green during the final day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club in Southport, England, on July 19. Cameron Young of the United States acknowledges the crowd as he walks off the 18th green after completing his final round during the final day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club in Southport, England, on July 19. Sam Burns of the United States reacts on the 15th green after putting during the final day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club in Southport, England, on July 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/world-cup-final-underway-argentina-spain/stories/20260719119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/world-cup-final-underway-argentina-spain/stories/20260719119#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:31:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/world-cup-final-underway-argentina-spain/stories/20260719119 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Lionel Messi and Argentina on one side. Lamine Yamal and Spain on the other. Singers Post Malone and Swae Lee perform before the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York on July 19. From left, Martina Demaio, Ornella Senarega and Clara Lenger dance during a watch party in Central Park ahead of the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and Spain on July 19 in New York. Argentina's Lionel Messi arrives for the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York on July 19. Fans gather for a watch party in Hudson Yards ahead of the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and Spain on July 19 in New York. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/joey-logano-ends-victory-drought-nascar-points-return-north-wilkesboro/stories/20260719144 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/joey-logano-ends-victory-drought-nascar-points-return-north-wilkesboro/stories/20260719144#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:38:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/joey-logano-ends-victory-drought-nascar-points-return-north-wilkesboro/stories/20260719144 NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — Joey Logano held off Denny Hamlin for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season Sunday night in the first points race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 30 years. Ty Gibbs (54) passes Shane van Gisbergen (97) to win the first segment of the race. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/19/ryan-fox-wins-british-open-with-birdie-final-hole/stories/20260719143 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/19/ryan-fox-wins-british-open-with-birdie-final-hole/stories/20260719143#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:23:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/19/ryan-fox-wins-british-open-with-birdie-final-hole/stories/20260719143 SOUTHPORT, England — The hard work for Ryan Fox was just getting to the 18th hole in the British Open with a share of the lead. Still to come was the toughest hole at Royal Birkdale, which had yielded only four birdies to the 76 players who had already come through Sunday. Ryan Fox of New Zealand poses with the Claret Jug trophy in front of the club house, after winning the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super) https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/19/photo-gallery-hens-vs-gwinnett/stories/20260719129 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/19/photo-gallery-hens-vs-gwinnett/stories/20260719129#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:27:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/19/photo-gallery-hens-vs-gwinnett/stories/20260719129 The Toledo Mud Hens defeated the Gwinnett Stripers 6-5 at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Sunday. Toledo’s Max Clark catches the ball end the top of the first inning. Toledo’s Jace Jung follows through on his swing. Toledo’s Corey Julks swings. Toledo’s Trei Cruz catches a ball in the outfield. Toledo’s Trei Cruz swings at the ball. Toledo’s Cal Stevenson, left, tries but fails to pick off Gwinnett’s Ha-Seong Kim at first. Toledo’s Corey Julks celebrates a single. Toledo’s Sawyer Gipson-Long throws a pitch. Toledo’s Max Clark hits a foul ball. Toledo’s Brett Callahan swings. Toledo’s Sawyer Gipson-Long throws a pitch. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/19/briggs-after-pancake-saves-long-strange-day-sponsor-toledo-classic/stories/20260719139 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/19/briggs-after-pancake-saves-long-strange-day-sponsor-toledo-classic/stories/20260719139#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:06:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/19/briggs-after-pancake-saves-long-strange-day-sponsor-toledo-classic/stories/20260719139 Sometimes, the answer is stacked right in front of you. Annabelle Pancake-Webb hits the ball from the No. 18 fairway during the final round of the Greater Toledo Classic at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania on July 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/19/pitching-change-ignites-spark-mud-hens-walk-off-victory-over-gwinnett-stripers/stories/20260719120 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/19/pitching-change-ignites-spark-mud-hens-walk-off-victory-over-gwinnett-stripers/stories/20260719120#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:00:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/19/pitching-change-ignites-spark-mud-hens-walk-off-victory-over-gwinnett-stripers/stories/20260719120 For six innings, the Toledo Mud Hens’ dugout was as quiet as their bats. They had been outscored 18-3 in the series at that point and were 3-for-16 with runners in scoring position against the Gwinnett Stripers, who swept both games of a doubleheader Saturday. Facing a four-run deficit in Toledo’s Jace Jung follows through on his swing. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/stephenson-goes-deep-twice-reds-weather-3-homer-game-goodman-9-6-win-rockies/stories/20260719138 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/stephenson-goes-deep-twice-reds-weather-3-homer-game-goodman-9-6-win-rockies/stories/20260719138#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:36:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/stephenson-goes-deep-twice-reds-weather-3-homer-game-goodman-9-6-win-rockies/stories/20260719138 DENVER — Tyler Stephenson went deep twice, Hunter Greene struck out seven over six innings and the Cincinnati Reds weathered a three-homer afternoon from Hunter Goodman to beat the Colorado Rockies 9-6 on Sunday. Cincinnati Reds'Tyler Stephenson gestures to the bullpen as he circles the bases after hitting a solo home run off Colorado Rockies pitcher Tanner Gordon in the fifth inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/19/johnson-soler-neto-power-angels-3-2-win-over-tigers/stories/20260719137 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/19/johnson-soler-neto-power-angels-3-2-win-over-tigers/stories/20260719137#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:10:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/19/johnson-soler-neto-power-angels-3-2-win-over-tigers/stories/20260719137 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ryan Johnson struck out five and allowed one run in five solid innings, Jorge Soler and Zach Neto delivered RBI hits and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game skid with a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler grounds out, allowing Zach Neto to score, during the fifth inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/spain-wins-world-cup-beating-argentina-1-0/stories/20260719135 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/spain-wins-world-cup-beating-argentina-1-0/stories/20260719135#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:02:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/spain-wins-world-cup-beating-argentina-1-0/stories/20260719135 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — This is how good Spain was at the World Cup: Not even Lionel Messi had any answers. Spain's Rodri (16) lifts the winners' trophy. Spain's Ferran Torres (7) celebrates after scoring the opening goal of his team. Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after losing to Spain. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/annabelle-pancake-webb-wins-shortened-36-hole-2026-greater-toledo-classic/stories/20260719127 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/annabelle-pancake-webb-wins-shortened-36-hole-2026-greater-toledo-classic/stories/20260719127#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:26:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/19/annabelle-pancake-webb-wins-shortened-36-hole-2026-greater-toledo-classic/stories/20260719127 After 36 holes played, Annabelle Pancake-Webb earned the first Epson Tour win of her career at the Greater Toledo Classic, overcoming a pair of morning-round challengers behind a score of 4-under-par 67 on Sunday and 9-under 133 overall.  Starting with a 2:36 p.m. tee time, Pancake-Webb used Annabelle Pancake-Webb holds the Greater Toledo Classic trophy after finishing 9-under 133 overall at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania on July 19. Mariel Galdiano chips from the bunker on the No. 2 hole. Bianca Pagdanganan looks for the No. 2 hole as she chips from the bunker. Jieni Li tees off on the No. 2 hole. Megan Schofill reacts to her shot. Bi Shin reacts to missing her shot on the No. 2 hole. Alice Hodge reacts to her shot and waves at the ball. Bianca Pagdanganan chips from the bunker on the No. 2 hole. Gile Bite Starkute tees off on the No. 3 hole. Megan Schofill reacts to her shot on the No. 3 tee box. Mariel Galdiano tees off on the No. 3 tee box. Alice Hodge hits from the trees on the No. 4 green. Alice Hodge waves the ball on the No. 4 hole. Mariel Galdiano wears golf tees in her hair. Megan Schofill lines up her shot on the No. 4 hole. Alice Hodge checks the wind with grass before teeing off on the No. 3 tee box. Alice Hodge tees off on the No. 3 tee box. Fans watch as Haylee Hartford Sanchez hits the ball on the No. 1 green. A golfer and their caddie walk towards the 18th hole. Megan Schofill hits from the green on the No. 9 hole. Haylee Hartford Sanchez hits from the No. 9 green. Haylee Hartford Sanchez puts a tee in her mouth. Lauren Olivares chips on the No. 18 hole. Gianna Clemente waves the ball on. Bi Shin smiles after sinking her final putt on the No. 18 hole. Bianca Pagdanganan holds the rope for her caddie. Ansley Gray, 9, her dad, Kip, and mom Mallory react to a putt on the No. 18 hole. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/07/19/skenes-strikes-out-8-7-innings-pirates-roll-7-1-win-over-guardians/stories/20260719124 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/07/19/skenes-strikes-out-8-7-innings-pirates-roll-7-1-win-over-guardians/stories/20260719124#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:54:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/07/19/skenes-strikes-out-8-7-innings-pirates-roll-7-1-win-over-guardians/stories/20260719124 CLEVELAND — Paul Skenes allowed one run and struck out eight in seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-1 on Sunday. Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes pitches.