http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:09:04 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/05/folarin-balogun-1-game-ban-suspended-fifa/stories/20260705132 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/05/folarin-balogun-1-game-ban-suspended-fifa/stories/20260705132#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:52:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/05/folarin-balogun-1-game-ban-suspended-fifa/stories/20260705132 SEATTLE — Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was surprisingly suspended by FIFA, clearing the American forward to play in the team’s World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium, a decision that was praised by President Trump and promoted outrage from the Red Devils. United States' Folarin Balogun (20) walks off the field after receiving a red card during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, on July 1. Referee Raphael Claus of Brazil shows a red card to United States' Folarin Balogun, right, during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco on July 1. United States' Folarin Balogun (20) fouls Bosnia's Tarik Muharemovic (4) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco on July 1. Balogun received a red card on the play. Bosnia's Tarik Muharemovic (4) reacts after a tackle form United States' Folarin Balogun (20) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco on July 1. United States' Folarin Balogun (20) and Bosnia's Tarik Muharemovic (4) react after Balogun fouled Muharemovic during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco on July 1. Balogun received a red card on the play. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/05/briscoe-holds-off-bell-nascars-return-chicagoland-speedway/stories/20260705145 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/05/briscoe-holds-off-bell-nascars-return-chicagoland-speedway/stories/20260705145#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:11:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/05/briscoe-holds-off-bell-nascars-return-chicagoland-speedway/stories/20260705145 JOLIET, Ill. — Chase Briscoe held off Christopher Bell on Sunday night in NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway, racing to his first Cup Series victory of the season. Chase Briscoe (19) drives to the track after making a pit stop. Christopher Bell (20) drives, https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/05/chris-gotterup-wins-john-deere-classic-with-62-late-help-ben-kohles/stories/20260705144 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/05/chris-gotterup-wins-john-deere-classic-with-62-late-help-ben-kohles/stories/20260705144#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:07:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/05/chris-gotterup-wins-john-deere-classic-with-62-late-help-ben-kohles/stories/20260705144 SILVIS, Ill. — Chris Gotterup made up a five-shot deficit Sunday by closing with a 9-under 62 to win the John Deere Classic for his fourth PGA Tour title in the last 12 months. Chris Gotterup chips to the green on the 11th hole. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/07/05/colson-montgomery-homers-white-sox-outlast-guardians-7-6-split-al-central/stories/20260705143 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/07/05/colson-montgomery-homers-white-sox-outlast-guardians-7-6-split-al-central/stories/20260705143#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:21:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/07/05/colson-montgomery-homers-white-sox-outlast-guardians-7-6-split-al-central/stories/20260705143 CLEVELAND — Colson Montgomery hit a two-run homer and Kyle Teel and Tristan Peters added solo shots as the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-6 on Sunday to split a four-game series between the AL Central's top teams. Chicago White Sox's Colson Montgomery is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two-run home run off Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/05/riley-greene-homers-and-triples-4-rbis-tigers-top-rangers-6-3/stories/20260705142 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/05/riley-greene-homers-and-triples-4-rbis-tigers-top-rangers-6-3/stories/20260705142#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:54:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/05/riley-greene-homers-and-triples-4-rbis-tigers-top-rangers-6-3/stories/20260705142 ARLINGTON, Texas — Riley Greene homered, tripled and drove in four runs for the Detroit Tigers in a 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene, front right, runs the bases after hitting a home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/05/early-offense-efficient-pitching-helps-mud-hens-split-with-iowa/stories/20260705140 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/05/early-offense-efficient-pitching-helps-mud-hens-split-with-iowa/stories/20260705140#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:51:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/05/early-offense-efficient-pitching-helps-mud-hens-split-with-iowa/stories/20260705140 Max Clark runs to third base. Gage Workman swings at a pitch. Toledo Mud Hens pitcher Dylan File throws a pitch. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/05/steer-homers-lodolo-shuts-down-orioles-reds-win-3-2-avoid-sweep/stories/20260705137 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/05/steer-homers-lodolo-shuts-down-orioles-reds-win-3-2-avoid-sweep/stories/20260705137#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:12:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/05/steer-homers-lodolo-shuts-down-orioles-reds-win-3-2-avoid-sweep/stories/20260705137 CINCINNATI — Spencer Steer broke up a scoreless game with his 14th home run this season, Nick Lodolo pitched six scoreless innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on Sunday. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo wipes his face as he walks from the mound. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/05/briggs-albert-bell-makes-toledo-proud/stories/20260705133 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/05/briggs-albert-bell-makes-toledo-proud/stories/20260705133#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:18:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/05/briggs-albert-bell-makes-toledo-proud/stories/20260705133 Before Saturday night, the greatest Cleveland sports robbery involving an Albert BELL came in the 1995 American League MVP race. Albert Bell, left, is 28-1 as a professional with nine knockouts. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/04/eala-upsets-wimbledon-champion-swiatek-historic-win-philippines-no-2-seed/stories/20260704097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/04/eala-upsets-wimbledon-champion-swiatek-historic-win-philippines-no-2-seed/stories/20260704097#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:51:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/04/eala-upsets-wimbledon-champion-swiatek-historic-win-philippines-no-2-seed/stories/20260704097 LONDON — Alexandra Eala didn't have the option of playing on grass courts growing up in the Philippines. Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates winning the third round women's singles match against Iga Swiatek of Poland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/04/lucas-glover-lee-hodges-tied-john-deere-classic-lead/stories/20260704096 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/04/lucas-glover-lee-hodges-tied-john-deere-classic-lead/stories/20260704096#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:47:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/04/lucas-glover-lee-hodges-tied-john-deere-classic-lead/stories/20260704096 SILVIS, Ill. — Lucas Glover chipped in for eagle early and made a birdie late, his only two sub-par holes Saturday for a 2-under 69 that was just enough for him to share the lead with Lee Hodges in the John Deere Classic that now has plenty of possibilities. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/04/greene-homers-1st-inning-trio-tigers-pitchers-combine-3-hit-shutout/stories/20260704095 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/04/greene-homers-1st-inning-trio-tigers-pitchers-combine-3-hit-shutout/stories/20260704095#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:05:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/04/greene-homers-1st-inning-trio-tigers-pitchers-combine-3-hit-shutout/stories/20260704095 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Riley Greene hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jack Flaherty pitched three-hit ball over 5 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty throws. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/04/callahans-walk-off-sends-mud-hens-past-iowa/stories/20260704094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/04/callahans-walk-off-sends-mud-hens-past-iowa/stories/20260704094#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:40:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/04/callahans-walk-off-sends-mud-hens-past-iowa/stories/20260704094 Brett Callahan capped off a four-hit performance with a bases-loaded, walk-off single on Saturday to give the Toledo Mud Hens a 7-6 victory over the Iowa Cubs at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Brett Callahan high fives teammates after scoring the first run during an International League baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on July 2. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/07/04/briggs-central-catholic-football-consider-jump-ohsaa-division-i/stories/20260704085 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/07/04/briggs-central-catholic-football-consider-jump-ohsaa-division-i/stories/20260704085#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:06:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/07/04/briggs-central-catholic-football-consider-jump-ohsaa-division-i/stories/20260704085 The news that eight Ohio high school football programs are voluntarily moving up to Division I this season came with a notable twist of irony. Central Catholic celebrates their win over Rocky River during the OHSAA Division III, Region 10 football final at Clyde High School in Clyde, Ohio, on Nov. 21. Central Catholic players hoist the trophy after their victory in the OHSAA Division II state high school football championship game between Central Catholic and Akron Archbishop Hoban at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton in 2022. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/07/04/outdoors-classic-birding-book-updated-latest-species-accounts/stories/20260705050 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/07/04/outdoors-classic-birding-book-updated-latest-species-accounts/stories/20260705050#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/07/04/outdoors-classic-birding-book-updated-latest-species-accounts/stories/20260705050 If you’re in the market for an in-depth book on birding that takes a deep dive into our Toledo area feathered friends, then look no further than Matt Anderson’s Birds of the Toledo Area 2026 edition. The 2026 edition on 'Birds of the Toledo Area' is a must-have, for the casual birder to the more intense avian enthusiast. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/03/novak-djokovic-earns-105th-match-win-wimbledon-equal-roger-federer-record/stories/20260703127 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/03/novak-djokovic-earns-105th-match-win-wimbledon-equal-roger-federer-record/stories/20260703127#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:49:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/03/novak-djokovic-earns-105th-match-win-wimbledon-equal-roger-federer-record/stories/20260703127 LONDON — Novak Djokovic saw Arthur Rinderknech falling toward the Centre Court net after a volley and said to himself, “Please stay down.” Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates his victory against Arthur Rinderknech of France in their third round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/03/lucas-glover-builds-two-shot-lead-john-deere-classic/stories/20260703126 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/03/lucas-glover-builds-two-shot-lead-john-deere-classic/stories/20260703126#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:48:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/03/lucas-glover-builds-two-shot-lead-john-deere-classic/stories/20260703126 SILVIS, Ill. — Lucas Glover kept another clean card by holing a 12-foot par putt on his final hole for a 6-under 65 to take a two-shot lead Friday in the John Deere Classic. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/03/samuel-basallo-hits-2-run-homer-back-trevor-rogers-orioles-blank-reds-3-0/stories/20260703121 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/03/samuel-basallo-hits-2-run-homer-back-trevor-rogers-orioles-blank-reds-3-0/stories/20260703121#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:39:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/03/samuel-basallo-hits-2-run-homer-back-trevor-rogers-orioles-blank-reds-3-0/stories/20260703121 CINCINNATI — Samuel Basallo hit a two-run homer and Trevor Rogers pitched out of trouble for five innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Friday night. Baltimore Orioles' Samuel Basallo reacts after hitting a two-run home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/03/mud-hens-vs-iowa-cubs/stories/20260703118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/03/mud-hens-vs-iowa-cubs/stories/20260703118#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:32:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/03/mud-hens-vs-iowa-cubs/stories/20260703118 The Mud Hens dropped the third of four games played against the Iowa Cubs on Friday, trailing three times throughout the contest before ultimately falling 5-4 after a ninth-inning rally fell short. Toledo’s Eduardo Valencia looks to the sky while jogging to home base after hitting a home run during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Memphis Redbirds at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on May 6. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/03/2026-state-of-position-toledo-wide-receivers-tight-ends/stories/20260703010 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/03/2026-state-of-position-toledo-wide-receivers-tight-ends/stories/20260703010#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:29:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/03/2026-state-of-position-toledo-wide-receivers-tight-ends/stories/20260703010 Receiver Rico Bond works on blocking drills during the University of Toledo football team's first official spring practice at the Fetterman Athletic Complex on March 17. University of Toledo tight end Jacob Newell makes a catch during spring practice March 31 at the Glass Bowl. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/03/toledo-hosting-louisiana-tech-women-s-basketball-highlights-local-mac-sbc-challe/stories/20260703097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/03/toledo-hosting-louisiana-tech-women-s-basketball-highlights-local-mac-sbc-challe/stories/20260703097#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:21:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/03/toledo-hosting-louisiana-tech-women-s-basketball-highlights-local-mac-sbc-challe/stories/20260703097 Toledo’s Faith Fedd-Robinson, right, and teammate Evalyse Cole celebrate during a women’s college basketball game between the University of Toledo and the University of Southern Mississippi at UT’s Savage Arena in Toledo on Feb. 7.