http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:51:43 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/10/high-school-football-2-nbc-games-watch-exciting-week-4-slate/stories/20260910079 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/10/high-school-football-2-nbc-games-watch-exciting-week-4-slate/stories/20260910079#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:03:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/10/high-school-football-2-nbc-games-watch-exciting-week-4-slate/stories/20260910079 Two good matchups in the first week of league play in the Northern Buckeye Conference headline a slate of solid games in Week 4 of high school football on Friday. Genoa's Myles Mollenhauer throws down-field at Genoa Bank Stadium on Sept. 26, 2025. #1 Grady Frank throws the ball as Liberty Center hosts Otsego at Rex Langruen Stadium on Sept. 5, 2025. Genoa's Alex Materni celebrates as he runs into the end zone at Genoa Bank Stadium on Sept. 26, 2025. Maumee’s Keaton McCullough throws a pass as Springfield’s Mark Wysinger attempts an interception during a high school football game between Springfield and Maumme High School at Springfield High School in Holland on Aug. 21. Maumee’s Eli Dodson scores a touchdown during a high school football game between Springfield and Maumme High School at Springfield High School in Holland on Aug. 21. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/10/former-hockey-players-university-michigan-sue-sexually-abused/stories/20260910098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/10/former-hockey-players-university-michigan-sue-sexually-abused/stories/20260910098#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:36:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/10/former-hockey-players-university-michigan-sue-sexually-abused/stories/20260910098 DETROIT — More than a dozen former hockey players are suing the University of Michigan, alleging their coach and other staff were aware of sexual hazing that included the forced shaving of their genitals and other abuse by teammates decades ago. Michigan hockey coach Red Berenson watches NCAA college hockey practice in Ann Arbor on March 22, 2016. The Michigan Marching Band performs Jan. 9, 2016, at the end of the first period during a hockey game between Michigan State and Michigan in Ann Arbor. Michigan head coach Red Berenson walks across the ice after the Midwest Regional final against North Dakota in the men's NCAA college hockey tournament March 26, 2016, in Cincinnati. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/09/2026-week-2-scouting-report-bgsu-football-at-nebraska/stories/20260909011 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/09/2026-week-2-scouting-report-bgsu-football-at-nebraska/stories/20260909011#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:46:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/09/2026-week-2-scouting-report-bgsu-football-at-nebraska/stories/20260909011 BOWLING GREEN — After a Week 1 defeat to Tarleton State, the Bowling Green State University football team travels to Nebraska for its most daunting road test this season. Nebraska running back Isaiah Mozee, center, runs the ball against Maryland on Oct. 11, 2025, in College Park, Md. Nebraska running back Mekhi Nelson, left, carries the ball past Northwestern defensive lineman Aidan Hubbard during the first half Oct. 25, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches from the sideline during the second half against Southern California on Nov. 1, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/09/2026-week-2-scouting-report-toledo-football-vs-central-connecticut-state/stories/20260909054 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/09/2026-week-2-scouting-report-toledo-football-vs-central-connecticut-state/stories/20260909054#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:46:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/09/2026-week-2-scouting-report-toledo-football-vs-central-connecticut-state/stories/20260909054 Toledo and Central Connecticut State are both looking to avenge Week 1 losses, facing off for the first time Saturday at the Glass Bowl. Central Connecticut State football will travel to face Toledo on Saturday after suffering a 59-20 loss at South Dakota last week. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/09/perez-mud-hens-take-down-iowa-opener/stories/20260909123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/09/perez-mud-hens-take-down-iowa-opener/stories/20260909123#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:38:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/09/perez-mud-hens-take-down-iowa-opener/stories/20260909123 DES MOINES — The Toledo Mud Hens jumped out to an early lead on Wednesday and never looked back as they defeated the Iowa Cubs 7-3 to begin their final road trip of the season. Mud Hens pitcher Carl Edwards, Jr., works against Indianapolis in a Minor League Baseball game at Fifth-Third Field on Sept. 2 in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/09/8-run-inning-lifts-orioles-past-guardians-9-5/stories/20260909138 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/09/8-run-inning-lifts-orioles-past-guardians-9-5/stories/20260909138#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:33:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/09/8-run-inning-lifts-orioles-past-guardians-9-5/stories/20260909138 BALTIMORE — Dylan Beavers had two hits and three RBIs in an eight-run third inning that carried the Baltimore Orioles past the Cleveland Guardians 9-5 Wednesday night. Baltimore Orioles' Dylan Beavers (12) is greeted by Jackson Holliday (7) after he scored when Christian Encarnacion-Strand was hit by a pitch by Cleveland Guardians pitcher Foster Griffin during the third inning of a baseball game on Sept. 9 in Baltimore. Baltimore Orioles pitcher Shane Baz throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians on Sept. 9 in Baltimore. Cleveland Guardians' Chase DeLauter, right, celebrates his two-run home run with Jose Ramirez (11) and Steven Kwan, back center, during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Sept. 9 in Baltimore. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/09/young-tigers-lineup-beats-struggling-twins-7-2/stories/20260909131 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/09/young-tigers-lineup-beats-struggling-twins-7-2/stories/20260909131#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:10:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/09/young-tigers-lineup-beats-struggling-twins-7-2/stories/20260909131 DETROIT — Colt Keith homered and the Detroit Tigers ended a seven-series losing streak with a 7-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon. Detroit Tigers' Colt Keith rounds second base after hitting a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game on Sept. 9 in Detroit. Minnesota Twins' Josh Bell (56) celebrates his home run with Brooks Lee (22) against the Detroit Tigers during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Sept. 9 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/09/michigan-won-the-game-on-a-hail-mary-and-got-dropped-out-of-the-ap-top-25-anyway/stories/20260909124 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/09/michigan-won-the-game-on-a-hail-mary-and-got-dropped-out-of-the-ap-top-25-anyway/stories/20260909124#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:13:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/09/michigan-won-the-game-on-a-hail-mary-and-got-dropped-out-of-the-ap-top-25-anyway/stories/20260909124 Michigan won the game against Western Michigan but lost most of its support in the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll. Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) talks with Chris Bracy (7) after an NCAA college football game against the Western Michigan on Sept. 5 in Ann Arbor. Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham watches against Western Michigan. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/09/09/jeremiah-smith-breakthrough-texas-ohio-state/stories/20260909125 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/09/09/jeremiah-smith-breakthrough-texas-ohio-state/stories/20260909125#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:12:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/09/09/jeremiah-smith-breakthrough-texas-ohio-state/stories/20260909125 COLUMBUS — Jeremiah Smith has terrorized opposing defenses in big games over the past two-plus seasons. Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, right, celebrates his touchdown reception against Ball State with teammate Brandon Inniss on Sept. 5 in Columbus. Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, left, is forced out of bounds by Ball State defensive back Will Yates. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/09/sorry-but-what-took-the-mac-so-long-to-stand-up-for-itself-against-big-ten/stories/20260909120 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/09/sorry-but-what-took-the-mac-so-long-to-stand-up-for-itself-against-big-ten/stories/20260909120#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:34:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/09/sorry-but-what-took-the-mac-so-long-to-stand-up-for-itself-against-big-ten/stories/20260909120 The Mid-American Conference’s first response may have been to slink into its shell, showing all the fight and urgency of a snail at a crosswalk. Mid-American Conference Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher speaks to reporters in Cleveland in 2020. With sports betting now legal in more than half the states and generating millions in revenue for once-apprehensive professional sports leagues, college conferences are starting to explore ways to cash in, too. The MAC was the first to jump in, selling the rights to its data and statistics to a company called Genius Sports, which will in turn sell it to sportsbooks. Steinbrecher said it is impossible to ignore the changing reality. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/09/tarik-skubal-pitches-the-dodgers-past-the-reds-3-2-for-their-6th-straight-win/stories/20260909118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/09/tarik-skubal-pitches-the-dodgers-past-the-reds-3-2-for-their-6th-straight-win/stories/20260909118#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:03:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/09/tarik-skubal-pitches-the-dodgers-past-the-reds-3-2-for-their-6th-straight-win/stories/20260909118 LOS ANGELES  — Tarik Skubal pitched into the eighth inning, Teoscar Hernández singled home the go-ahead run in the fifth and the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Tuesday night for their sixth consecutive victory. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Sept. 8 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Dodgers' Will Smith, right, hits a solo home run as Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino watches during the first inning of a baseball game on Sept. 8 in Los Angeles. Cincinnati Reds' Elly de la Cruz gestures toward his dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sept. 8 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández, right, is tagged out by Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino as he tries to score on an inside-the-park home run during the third inning of a baseball game on Sept. 8 in Los Angeles. Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino, right, celebrates after tagging out Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández as Hernández tried to score on an inside-the-park home run during the third inning of a baseball game on Sept. 8 in Los Angeles. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/08/ncaa-says-cant-overturn-michigans-win-over-western-michigan/stories/20260908106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/08/ncaa-says-cant-overturn-michigans-win-over-western-michigan/stories/20260908106#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:42:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/08/ncaa-says-cant-overturn-michigans-win-over-western-michigan/stories/20260908106 KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After review, the Mid-American Conference wants Western Michigan recognized as having defeated Michigan after all. Michigan's wide receiver JJ Buchanan (6) makes the game-winning catch to win over Western Michigan with a last-second touchdown. Western Michigan quarterback Broc Lowry (12) and Hunter Whitenack (77) watch from the bench. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/08/bazzana-3-run-homer-rocchio-s-2-rbis-guardians-orioles-9-5/stories/20260908107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/08/bazzana-3-run-homer-rocchio-s-2-rbis-guardians-orioles-9-5/stories/20260908107#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:38:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/08/bazzana-3-run-homer-rocchio-s-2-rbis-guardians-orioles-9-5/stories/20260908107 BALTIMORE — Travis Bazzana hit a three-run homer, Brayan Rocchio drove in two runs, and the Cleveland Guardians outlasted the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Tuesday night. Cleveland Guardians' Patrick Bailey hits an RBI single during the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Sept. 8 in Baltimore. Cleveland Guardians' Angel Martínez slides into third base after hitting a triple during the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Sept. 8 in Baltimore. Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo, left, tags Cleveland Guardians' Patrick Bailey (16) out at home plate Sept. 8 in Baltimore. Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Brandon Young, left, talks with catcher Samuel Basallo during a mound visit Sept. 8 in Baltimore. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/08/kody-clemens-homers-twins-beat-slumping-tigers-3-2/stories/20260908105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/08/kody-clemens-homers-twins-beat-slumping-tigers-3-2/stories/20260908105#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:26:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/08/kody-clemens-homers-twins-beat-slumping-tigers-3-2/stories/20260908105 DETROIT — Kody Clemens hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning against his former team and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Tuesday night. Minnesota Twins' Kody Clemens hits a two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/08/early-goal-lifts-st-francis-soccer-shutout-win-over-st-john/stories/20260908104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/08/early-goal-lifts-st-francis-soccer-shutout-win-over-st-john/stories/20260908104#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:55:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/08/early-goal-lifts-st-francis-soccer-shutout-win-over-st-john/stories/20260908104 The St. Francis de Sales soccer team continued its recent dominance over St. John’s Jesuit, defeating the Titans 1-0 on the road for its sixth straight victory in the rivalry. St. Francis de Sales' Jonny Brennan heads in a goal against St. John's Jesuit during their matchup Sept. 8 at St. John's. St. Francis de Sales' Connor Valuck fights off St. John's Jesuit defenders. St. Francis de Sales' Connor Valuck and St. John's Jesuit's Brody Stefanski fight for control of the ball. St. Francis de Sales' John Newsom steals the ball from St. John's Jesuit. St. Francis de Sales's fans cheer against St. John's Jesuit. St. John's Jesuit's Patrick Turner heads the ball on goal against St. Francis de Sales. St. Francis de Sales' Jonny Brennan and St. John's Jesuit's Peter Samuka, Jr., kick at the ball simultaneously. St. Francis de Sales defenders can't stop St. John's Jesuit's Brady Sexton from shooting on goal. St. Francis de Sales' Ticker Carnes dribbles the ball. St. John's Jesuit's Louis Heywood heads the ball. St. Francis de Sales' Adam Czerniakowski fights off the St. John's Jesuit defense. St. Francis de Sales' Nick Milks fights for the ball. St. John's Jesuit's Brady Sexton heads the ball. St. Francis de Sales' Nick Milks leaps over the St. John's Jesuit defense. St. John's Jesuit fans cheer against St. Francis de Sales. St. John's Jesuit goalie Nick Westmeyer, Jr., leaps to catch the strike on goal against St. Francis de Sales. St. John's Jesuit's Louis Heywood (3) attempts to head in a goal. St. John's Jesuit's Peter Samuka, Jr., uses his head against St. Francis de Sales. St. Francis de Sales' Connor Valuck leaps over St. John's Jesuit defenders. St. Francis de Sales' Travis Campbell leaps to head the ball upward. St. Francis de Sales' Connor Valuck heads the ball. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/08/friday-night-highlights-undefeated-perrysburg-leads-area-teams-week-3/stories/20260908085 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/08/friday-night-highlights-undefeated-perrysburg-leads-area-teams-week-3/stories/20260908085#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:32:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/08/friday-night-highlights-undefeated-perrysburg-leads-area-teams-week-3/stories/20260908085 Perrysburg continued its dominance on both sides of the ball to remain undefeated three weeks into the 2026 high school football season. Perrysburg’s Brady Maxwell throws a pass during a high school football game between Perrysburg and Anthony Wayne at Steinecker Stadium in Perrysburg on Oct. 17, 2025. Perrysburg’s Liam Nowakowski, left, gets tackled by Anthony Wayne’s Gunnar Hansen during a high school football game between Perrysburg and Anthony Wayne at Steinecker Stadium in Perrysburg on Oct. 17, 2025. Springfield’s Gabriel Gregory, right, leaps to block the pass of Findlay quarterback Riley Korkos during Friday’s game. Liberty Center's Garrison Kruse (30) runs the ball as they face off against the Pirates of Wheelersburg in the OHSAA Division V Football State Championship Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton on Dec. 6, 2025. Anthony Wayne wide receiver Dayvion Parker catches the ball at Anthony Wayne High School in Whitehouse on June 25. Whitmer’s Jamon Holmes runs the ball during a high school football game between Anthony Wayne and Whitmer at Whitmer High School in Toledo on Sept. 26, 2025. St. John’s Sam Harshman runs the ball during a high school football game between St. John’s Jesuit and Central Catholic at St. John’s Jesuit High School in Toledo on Oct. 3, 2025. 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/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/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).