http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:09:09 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/03/mauricio-pochettino-stays-us-coach-agrees-new-4-year-contract-through-2030/stories/20260803098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/03/mauricio-pochettino-stays-us-coach-agrees-new-4-year-contract-through-2030/stories/20260803098#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:32:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/03/mauricio-pochettino-stays-us-coach-agrees-new-4-year-contract-through-2030/stories/20260803098 Mauricio Pochettino is staying with the U.S. soccer team, agreeing Monday to a four-year contract to coach the Americans through the 2030 World Cup. United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino acknowledges supporters after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle on July 6. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/03/european-soccer-body-uefa-warns-fifa-legal-action-failed-wc-sell/stories/20260803097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/03/european-soccer-body-uefa-warns-fifa-legal-action-failed-wc-sell/stories/20260803097#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:30:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/03/european-soccer-body-uefa-warns-fifa-legal-action-failed-wc-sell/stories/20260803097 NYON, Switzerland — European soccer body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, and said any potential evidence should not be destroyed. FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, talks to UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin during the FIFA 75th Congress at the Conmebol Convention Center in Luque, Paraguay, on May 15, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/08/03/walleye-bring-back-rookie-defenseman-campbell-cichosz/stories/20260803079 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/08/03/walleye-bring-back-rookie-defenseman-campbell-cichosz/stories/20260803079#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:24:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/08/03/walleye-bring-back-rookie-defenseman-campbell-cichosz/stories/20260803079 The Toledo Walleye have signed defenseman Campbell Cichosz, who started his career in Toledo at the end of last season, for the 2026-27 campaign. Defenseman Campbell Cichosz, who played in five games for the Walleye last season, has re-signed with the team. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/03/checking-in-on-rookie-toledo-football-standouts-at-nfl-training-camps/stories/20260802110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/03/checking-in-on-rookie-toledo-football-standouts-at-nfl-training-camps/stories/20260802110#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/03/checking-in-on-rookie-toledo-football-standouts-at-nfl-training-camps/stories/20260802110 Football is officially back. Despite the regular season still being weeks away, the beginning of training camp marks the unofficial start of the 2026 NFL season. Six former University of Toledo standouts from the 2025 season are looking to earn spots on 53-man rosters. Former Rockets Emmanuel Cleveland Browns rookie Emmanuel McNeil-Warren walks through a drill during the teams' NFL football practice June 9 in Berea, Ohio. Los Angeles Chargers rookie cornerback Avery Smith makes a catch during the NFL football team's training camp in El Segundo, Calif. on Aug. 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/03/mud-hens-watson-embracing-role-as-pitching-swiss-army-knife/stories/20260803021 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/03/mud-hens-watson-embracing-role-as-pitching-swiss-army-knife/stories/20260803021#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:14:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/03/mud-hens-watson-embracing-role-as-pitching-swiss-army-knife/stories/20260803021 Toledo Mud Hens pitcher Troy Watson’s ability to balance starting responsibilities and relief outings has showcased the versatility that has made him a flexible piece for the pitching staff and landed him on Detroit’s 40-man roster. Toledo Mud Hens pitcher Troy Watson throws against Louisville in a Minor League Baseball game at Fifth Third Field on Sept. 9, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/02/michael-thorbjornsen-wins-1st-pga-tour-title-2-shots-8th-final-rocket-classic/stories/20260802132 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/02/michael-thorbjornsen-wins-1st-pga-tour-title-2-shots-8th-final-rocket-classic/stories/20260802132#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:33:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/02/michael-thorbjornsen-wins-1st-pga-tour-title-2-shots-8th-final-rocket-classic/stories/20260802132 DETROIT — Michael Thorbjornsen pumped his right fist after making a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to shoot 7-under 63 and reach 18 under to win his first PGA Tour title by two shots at the final Rocket Classic on Sunday. Michael Thorbjornsen hits from the fifth tee. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/02/mud-hens-stumble-series-finale-columbus/stories/20260802117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/02/mud-hens-stumble-series-finale-columbus/stories/20260802117#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:45:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/02/mud-hens-stumble-series-finale-columbus/stories/20260802117 COLUMBUS — The host Columbus Clippers built an early lead, and unlike Saturday, the Toledo Mud Hens could not muster a comeback in a 6-3 defeat. Gage Workman, shortstop for the Toledo Mud Hens, slides into second base during an International League game against the Louisville Bats at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on July 21. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/tigers-beat-as-11-0-complete-their-first-season-series-sweep-vs-al-team/stories/20260802128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/tigers-beat-as-11-0-complete-their-first-season-series-sweep-vs-al-team/stories/20260802128#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:06:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/tigers-beat-as-11-0-complete-their-first-season-series-sweep-vs-al-team/stories/20260802128 WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Keider Montero pitched six scoreless innings, Eduardo Valencia drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers completed their first season-series sweep ever against an American League opponent with an 11-0 victory over the Athletics on Sunday. Detroit Tigers pitcher Keider Montero throws to the Athletics. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/02/gavin-williams-allows-1-hit-strikes-out-10-lead-guardians-5-0-win-diamondbacks/stories/20260802127 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/02/gavin-williams-allows-1-hit-strikes-out-10-lead-guardians-5-0-win-diamondbacks/stories/20260802127#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:32:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/02/gavin-williams-allows-1-hit-strikes-out-10-lead-guardians-5-0-win-diamondbacks/stories/20260802127 CLEVELAND — Gavin Williams allowed one hit in 5 2/3 innings and struck out 10, Chase DeLauter drove in three runs and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 Sunday to avoid being swept in a weekend series. Home plate umpire Jonathan Parra (30) holds back Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt, center, between catcher Patrick Bailey, left, and pitcher Gavin Williams (32). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/briggs-skubal-deal-bad-tigers-worse-fans-who-want-baseball-2027/stories/20260802122 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/briggs-skubal-deal-bad-tigers-worse-fans-who-want-baseball-2027/stories/20260802122#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:20:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/briggs-skubal-deal-bad-tigers-worse-fans-who-want-baseball-2027/stories/20260802122 This is like Warren Buffett winning the lottery. Jeff Bezos buying another island. Scottie Scheffler getting strokes. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal tips his hat after his 1,000th career strikeout during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles July 29 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/02/burns-wins-12th-straight-decision-stewart-hits-24th-hr-reds-beat-pirates-10-2/stories/20260802120 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/02/burns-wins-12th-straight-decision-stewart-hits-24th-hr-reds-beat-pirates-10-2/stories/20260802120#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:51:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/02/burns-wins-12th-straight-decision-stewart-hits-24th-hr-reds-beat-pirates-10-2/stories/20260802120 CINCINNATI — Chase Burns won his 12th straight decision and Sal Stewart hit his 24th home run as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-2 on Sunday to take three of four in the series. Pittsburgh Pirates' Mitch Keller pitches. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/02/shiho-kuwaki-of-japan-wins-the-women-s-british-open-on-second-playoff-hole/stories/20260802112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/02/shiho-kuwaki-of-japan-wins-the-women-s-british-open-on-second-playoff-hole/stories/20260802112#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:57:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/02/shiho-kuwaki-of-japan-wins-the-women-s-british-open-on-second-playoff-hole/stories/20260802112 LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England — Shiho Kuwaki of Japan saved par to stay alive in a sudden-death playoff Sunday and won with a par on the second extra hole to claim the Women’s British Open over Esther Henseleit of Germany for her first major title. Shiho Kuwaki, of Japan, drives off the 3rd tee during the fourth round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St Annes, England on Aug. 2. Shiho Kuwaki, of Japan, walks on the 16th green during the fourth round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St Annes, England on Aug. 2. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/max-clark-hits-his-first-career-homer-to-lead-the-tigers-past-the-a-s-8-6/stories/20260802106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/max-clark-hits-his-first-career-homer-to-lead-the-tigers-past-the-a-s-8-6/stories/20260802106#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:35:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/max-clark-hits-his-first-career-homer-to-lead-the-tigers-past-the-a-s-8-6/stories/20260802106 WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Max Clark homered on his second night in the big leagues and the Detroit Tigers beat the Athletics 8-6 on Saturday night before trading star pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Detroit Tigers' Max Clark celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics Aug. 1 in West Sacramento, Calif. Detroit Tigers' Max Clark, right, greets third base coach Billy Boyer (88) after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics on Aug. 1 in West Sacramento, Calif. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/dodgers-land-cy-young-ace-tarik-skubal-in-a-blockbuster-deadline-deal/stories/20260802105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/dodgers-land-cy-young-ace-tarik-skubal-in-a-blockbuster-deadline-deal/stories/20260802105#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:33:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/dodgers-land-cy-young-ace-tarik-skubal-in-a-blockbuster-deadline-deal/stories/20260802105 WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired the biggest prize on the trade deadline market, getting two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal throws during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 29 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/01/perdomo-carroll-homer-7-run-7th-diamondbacks-12-8-win-over-guardians/stories/20260801101 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/01/perdomo-carroll-homer-7-run-7th-diamondbacks-12-8-win-over-guardians/stories/20260801101#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:46:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/01/perdomo-carroll-homer-7-run-7th-diamondbacks-12-8-win-over-guardians/stories/20260801101 CLEVELAND — Geraldo Perdomo and Corbin Carroll homered during a seven-run seventh inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cleveland Guardians 12-8 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo watches his two-run single off Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Tim Herrin. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/01/pirates-beat-reds-4-1-snap-four-game-losing-streak/stories/20260801100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/01/pirates-beat-reds-4-1-snap-four-game-losing-streak/stories/20260801100#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:45:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/01/pirates-beat-reds-4-1-snap-four-game-losing-streak/stories/20260801100 CINCINNATI — Braxton Ashcraft gave up two hits over five innings, while a pair of bases-loaded walks during a three-run third helped the Pittsburgh Pirates snap a four-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night. Pittsburgh Pirates' Henry Davis scores after a bases loaded walk is drawn by Bryan Reynolds. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/01/mud-hens-snap-skid-come-from-behind-victory/stories/20260801099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/01/mud-hens-snap-skid-come-from-behind-victory/stories/20260801099#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:15:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/01/mud-hens-snap-skid-come-from-behind-victory/stories/20260801099 COLUMBUS — The Toledo Mud Hens snapped a four-game losing streak on Saturday by scoring eight unanswered runs in an 8-6 victory over the Columbus Clippers. Toledo’s Corey Julks drops his bat to run after making contact with the ball during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Iowa Cubs at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on July 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/01/rivalry-aside-bgsu-softballs-michelle-gardner-welcomes-son-purdue-opportunity/stories/20260801034 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/01/rivalry-aside-bgsu-softballs-michelle-gardner-welcomes-son-purdue-opportunity/stories/20260801034#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:07:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/01/rivalry-aside-bgsu-softballs-michelle-gardner-welcomes-son-purdue-opportunity/stories/20260801034 BOWLING GREEN — Bowling Green softball coach Michelle Gardner has handled plenty of challenges in her career, but wearing the old gold and black might be the most difficult one. The former Indiana University coach will now be cheering for Purdue as her son, Lucas, joined the Bowling Green softball coach Michelle Gardner poses with her daughter Jilliyn, a sophomore outfielder, and son, Lucas, who was hired as Purdue's pitching coach June 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/01/briggs-bowling-green-hockey-signed-23-year-pro-echl-enforcer/stories/20260801089 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/01/briggs-bowling-green-hockey-signed-23-year-pro-echl-enforcer/stories/20260801089#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:29:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/01/briggs-bowling-green-hockey-signed-23-year-pro-echl-enforcer/stories/20260801089 BOWLING GREEN — Call it Back to School II: Books and Body Checks. New Bowling Green State University hockey signee Ty Cheveldayoff, right, drops the gloves last season as a member of the ECHL's Maine Mariners. New Bowling Green State University hockey signee Ty Cheveldayoff played for the Maine Mariners of the ECHL last season. New Bowling Green State University hockey signee Ty Cheveldayoff has two years of college eligibility. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/01/guardians-acquire-blake-perkins-craig-yoho-brewers-bo-naylor-and-codi-heuer/stories/20260802077 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/01/guardians-acquire-blake-perkins-craig-yoho-brewers-bo-naylor-and-codi-heuer/stories/20260802077#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:18:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/01/guardians-acquire-blake-perkins-craig-yoho-brewers-bo-naylor-and-codi-heuer/stories/20260802077 CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Guardians acquired outfielder Blake Perkins and right-handed pitcher Craig Yoho from the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday for catcher Bo Naylor and right-hander Codi Heuer. Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges and catcher Bo Naylor talk during spring training baseball in Goodyear, Ariz., on Feb. 14. Milwaukee Brewers' Blake Perkins looks on during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals on April 11 in Milwaukee.