http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:26:10 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/17/2026-week-3-scouting-report-bgsu-football-iowa-state/stories/20260915088 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/17/2026-week-3-scouting-report-bgsu-football-iowa-state/stories/20260915088#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:04:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/17/2026-week-3-scouting-report-bgsu-football-iowa-state/stories/20260915088 BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green State University football team travels to its second straght Power 4 opponent to face Iowa State and its standout defense in Week 3. Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor runs the ball in the Cyclones' season-opening win over Southeast Missouri State. Iowa State running back Aiden Flora finds the end zone against Southeast Missouri State. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/17/jung-s-offensive-output-ignites-mud-hens-over-louisville/stories/20260917112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/17/jung-s-offensive-output-ignites-mud-hens-over-louisville/stories/20260917112#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:07:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/17/jung-s-offensive-output-ignites-mud-hens-over-louisville/stories/20260917112 Jace Jung drove in four runs and the Toledo Mud Hens got a quality starting pitching performance from Dylan File in a 5-1 victory over the Louisville Bats on Thursday at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Dylan File throws a pitch during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Louisville Bats at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Sept. 17. Toledo’s Trei Cruz keeps his eyes on the ball. A foul ball heads into the Louisville dugout. Toledo’s Cal Stevenson swings at the ball. Toledo’s Jace Jung lunges and misses the ball. Toledo’s Justice Bigbie nearly loses his helmet while at bat. Toledo’s Cal Stevenson gets walked. Toledo’s James Outman hits the ball. Toledo’s Dylan File throws a pitch. Toledo’s Cal Stevenson, right, guards first base as Louisville’s Noelvi Marte leads off. Muddonna sits with fans. Toledo’s Seby Zavala gets his bat on the ball. Toledo’s Justice Bigbie catches a fly ball in the outfield. Toledo’s Dylan File chases down a grounder to complete the play to get an out at first. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/17/dodgers-clinch-5th-straight-nl-west-title-tucker-has-4-hits-in-8-2-win-over-reds/stories/20260917104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/17/dodgers-clinch-5th-straight-nl-west-title-tucker-has-4-hits-in-8-2-win-over-reds/stories/20260917104#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:23:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/17/dodgers-clinch-5th-straight-nl-west-title-tucker-has-4-hits-in-8-2-win-over-reds/stories/20260917104 CINCINNATI — The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their fifth consecutive NL West division title and 13th in the 14 seasons, sparked by four hits from Kyle Tucker that included a first-inning home run in an 8-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. Los Angeles Dodgers' Kyle Tucker rounds the bases after a two-run home run during the first inning Sept. 17 in Cincinnati. Los Angeles Dodgers' Kyle Tucker celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run Sept. 17 in Cincinnati. Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Wrobleski pitches Sept. 17 in Cincinnati. Los Angeles Dodgers' Miguel Rojas singles Sept. 17 in Cincinnati. Cincinnati Reds' Brady Singer pitches during the first inning Sept. 17 in Cincinnati. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/09/17/peyton-watson-credits-cleveland-s-late-persistent-pursuit-cavaliers/stories/20260917098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/09/17/peyton-watson-credits-cleveland-s-late-persistent-pursuit-cavaliers/stories/20260917098#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:30:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/09/17/peyton-watson-credits-cleveland-s-late-persistent-pursuit-cavaliers/stories/20260917098 INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — The Cleveland Cavaliers weren’t one of the first teams interested in acquiring Peyton Watson. However, once they began their pursuit of the restricted free agent, the 23-year-old forward saw how it made sense for both parties. Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson drives to the basket Jan. 14 in Dallas. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Redwings/2026/09/17/red-wings-open-camp-ex-captain-injured-asked-for-trade/stories/20260917097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Redwings/2026/09/17/red-wings-open-camp-ex-captain-injured-asked-for-trade/stories/20260917097#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:30:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Redwings/2026/09/17/red-wings-open-camp-ex-captain-injured-asked-for-trade/stories/20260917097 DETROIT — Former Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, who asked for a trade in the offseason, talked to his teammates Thursday about his request and answered some questions from reporters on the first day of training camp. Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit on April 7. Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin speaks during an NHL hockey news conference Sept. 17 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/17/toledo-announces-2027-nonconference-football-schedule/stories/20260917092 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/17/toledo-announces-2027-nonconference-football-schedule/stories/20260917092#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:26:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/17/toledo-announces-2027-nonconference-football-schedule/stories/20260917092 The University of Toledo announced its 2027 nonconference football schedule Thursday, featuring two home games and two road contests. Toledo Rockets football helmets and equipment sit on the practice turf at the Fetterman Athletic Complex in West Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/17/walk-on-to-starter-luke-talich-notre-dame/stories/20260917090 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/17/walk-on-to-starter-luke-talich-notre-dame/stories/20260917090#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:57:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/17/walk-on-to-starter-luke-talich-notre-dame/stories/20260917090 SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Luke Talich became a Notre Dame fan because the Fighting Irish wore the same blue-and-gold colors as his beloved Cody High School Broncs. He joined the program to challenge himself. Notre Dame linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (27), safety Adon Shuler, and safety Luke Talich (28) celebrate a fumble recovery against Rice on Sept. 12 in South Bend, Ind. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/17/baker-mayfield-doesn-t-need-extra-motivation-facing-the-browns/stories/20260917089 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/17/baker-mayfield-doesn-t-need-extra-motivation-facing-the-browns/stories/20260917089#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:53:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/17/baker-mayfield-doesn-t-need-extra-motivation-facing-the-browns/stories/20260917089 TAMPA — Baker Mayfield doesn’t need extra motivation after a turnover-filled performance in Week 1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield leaves the field after a 33-27 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 13 in Cincinnati. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) fumbles as he is hit Sept. 13 in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/17/2026-week-3-scouting-report-football-vs-temple/stories/20260916023 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/17/2026-week-3-scouting-report-football-vs-temple/stories/20260916023#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:04:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/17/2026-week-3-scouting-report-football-vs-temple/stories/20260916023 Despite losing every starter from the nation’s No. 2 defense a season ago, Toledo’s unit is playing at a high level in 2026. Temple's Jaxon Smolik looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State on Sept. 12 in Philadelphia. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/16/briggs-yes-bowling-green-gave-away-home-game-iowa-state/stories/20260916093 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/16/briggs-yes-bowling-green-gave-away-home-game-iowa-state/stories/20260916093#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:22:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/16/briggs-yes-bowling-green-gave-away-home-game-iowa-state/stories/20260916093 It is going the way of the pay phone, AOL free-trial CDs, and the fullback in a three-point stance. Quarterback Jay Kastantin and the Bowling Green Falcons will head to Ames, Iowa, on Sept. 19 to face Iowa State in what is now the first game of a two-game road series for the Falcons. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/16/toledo-once-again-recognized-as-one-of-the-top-minor-league-sports-cities-in-us/stories/20260916068 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/16/toledo-once-again-recognized-as-one-of-the-top-minor-league-sports-cities-in-us/stories/20260916068#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:33:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/16/toledo-once-again-recognized-as-one-of-the-top-minor-league-sports-cities-in-us/stories/20260916068 With consistent success at the turnstiles and in the team shops, Toledo's pro sports franchises have once again garnered national recognition. A Walleye fan waves a flag during an ECHL hockey game between the Toledo Walleye and Tahoe Knight Monsters at the Huntington Center in Toledo on March 22. The sun peers through a sky of dark clouds after a rain delayed International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and St. Paul Saints at Fifth Third Field in Toledo, June 14. Toledo players celebrate the winning goal as the Walleye face off against the Indianapolis Fuel on Dec. 7, 2025, at the Huntington Center. Toledo’s Andrew Navigato makes contact with the ball during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Omaha Storm Chasers at Fifth Third Field in Toledo, Aug. 9. A banner for the Toledo Walleye hangs on the Huntington Center in Toledo on Oct. 28, 2025. Mud Hens fan Nick Gulch waves the bird flag against the Iowa Cubs in a Minor League Baseball game at Fifth Third Field on Aug. 18 in downtown Toledo. Toledo’s Andrew Navigato runs to home during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Louisville Bats at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on July 26. Brendon Michaelian of the Walleye smiles as he embraces his team members to celebrate a goal during an ECHL hockey game between the Toledo Walleye and Bloomington Bison at the Huntington Center in Toledo on Feb. 28. Young Toledo fans cheer on their team during an ECHL hockey game between the Toledo Walleye and Bloomington Bison at the Huntington Center in Toledo on Feb. 28. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/16/jung-homer-lifts-mud-hens-past-louisville/stories/20260916111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/16/jung-homer-lifts-mud-hens-past-louisville/stories/20260916111#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:29:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/16/jung-homer-lifts-mud-hens-past-louisville/stories/20260916111 A Jace Jung home run was all the offense the Toledo Mud Hens needed as they picked up a 3-1 victory over Louisville on Wednesday at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Corey Julks makes contact with the ball during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Louisville Bats at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Sept. 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/16/blue-jays-beat-tigers-5-1-avoid-sweep/stories/20260916108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/16/blue-jays-beat-tigers-5-1-avoid-sweep/stories/20260916108#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:06:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/16/blue-jays-beat-tigers-5-1-avoid-sweep/stories/20260916108 TORONTO — Myles Straw had two hits and an RBI, Max Scherzer allowed one run in five innings for his second win in four starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tigers 5-1 on Wednesday afternoon, ending Detroit’s winning streak at six. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Toronto on Sept. 16. Toronto Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela (59) tries to tag out Detroit Tigers' Colt Keith (33) as he scores a run during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Sept. 16. Toronto Blue Jays' Myles Straw (3) is caught stealing at Detroit Tigers shortstop John Peck (18) applied the tag during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Sept. 16. Detroit Tigers pitcher Keider Montero (54) makes a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Sept. 16. Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) catches a pop fly from Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler (13) during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Sept. 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/16/petey-halpin-3-run-homer-guardians-white-sox-1st-place-al-central/stories/20260916099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/16/petey-halpin-3-run-homer-guardians-white-sox-1st-place-al-central/stories/20260916099#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:27:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/16/petey-halpin-3-run-homer-guardians-white-sox-1st-place-al-central/stories/20260916099 CLEVELAND — Petey Halpin hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning, Parker Messick struck out eight, and the Cleveland Guardians moved into first place in the AL Central with a 6-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Cleveland Guardians' Petey Halpin, right, and catcher Kyle Teel, left, watch Halpin's three-run home run in the sixth inning Sept. 16 in Cleveland. Cleveland Guardians' Parker Messick kneels on the pitching mound. Cleveland Guardians' Austin Hedges gestures after striking out. Chicago White Sox's Tristan Peters watches as his pop foul is caught for an out. Chicago White Sox's Tommy Pham is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/16/primetime-matchup-features-lions-at-bills-new-stadium/stories/20260919011 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/16/primetime-matchup-features-lions-at-bills-new-stadium/stories/20260919011#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:34:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/16/primetime-matchup-features-lions-at-bills-new-stadium/stories/20260919011 ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The new car smell of the Buffalo Bills’ Highmark Stadium has already worn off on Josh Allen a little more than a month since the gleaming $2.1 billion facility opened. Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs carries against New Orleans Saints safety Jonas Sanker on Sept. 13 in Detroit. Highmark Stadium is seen before an NFL exhibition football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Aug. 27. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen looks to throw Sept. 13 against the Houston Texans in Houston. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/16/high-school-football-oak-harbor-otsego-tilt-among-battles-to-watch-in-week-5/stories/20260916054 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/16/high-school-football-oak-harbor-otsego-tilt-among-battles-to-watch-in-week-5/stories/20260916054#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:15:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/16/high-school-football-oak-harbor-otsego-tilt-among-battles-to-watch-in-week-5/stories/20260916054 A Northern Buckeye Conference showdown in Tontogany, Ohio, between host Otsego and Oak Harbor headlines the high school football action on Friday night. Otsego’s Grady Frank wrestles through players with the ball during a high school football game between Otsego and Genoa at Genoa High School, Sept. 11 in Genoa, Ohio. Oak Harbor’s head coach Mike May reacts to a fumble during a high school football game against Eastwood at Eastwood High School in Pemberville, Ohio, on Oct. 3, 2025. St. John’s Jesuit’s Reid Berry throws the ball during a high school football game at St. John's Jesuit High School in Toledo on Aug. 28. Central Catholic’s Jeremiah Fuller is brought down by St. Francis’ Tyler Gullatt during a high school football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo on Sept. 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/15/mud-hens-down-bats-behind-3-home-runs-in-7th-inning/stories/20260915110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/15/mud-hens-down-bats-behind-3-home-runs-in-7th-inning/stories/20260915110#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:31:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/15/mud-hens-down-bats-behind-3-home-runs-in-7th-inning/stories/20260915110 The Toledo Mud Hens defeated the Louisville Bats to start their final series of the season, as three home runs in the seventh inning through four at-bats lifted Toledo to a 5-3 victory. Toledo’s Seby Zavala rounds second during an International League baseball game against Louisville Bats on Sept. 15 at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Corey Julks runs to first. Toledo’s River Ryan throws a pitch. Toledo’s James Outman throws the ball from the outfield. Toledo’s River Ryan throws a pitch. Toledo’s James Outman throws the ball from the outfield. Toledo’s Michael Siani lunges to retrieve the ball in the outfield. Toledo’s River Ryan throws a pitch . Toledo’s Trei Cruz rounds third base. Toledo’s Max Anderson catches the ball in the midfield. Toledo’s Trei Cruz eyes the ball after making contact with it. Toledo’s Trei Cruz high fives his teammates after scoring a run. Toledo’s Jace Jung makes contact with the ball. Carter Williams, one of Toledo’s bat boys, blows a gum bubble. Louisville’s Orlando Arcia makes it safe to third. Toledo’s Corey Julks dives for the ball. Toledo’s Carl Edwards Jr. throws a pitch. Toledo’s Jace Jung makes contact with the ball. Toledo’s Trei Cruz looks up to the sky before batting. Toledo’s Trei Cruz looks up to the sky after hitting a foul ball. Toledo’s Carlos Pérez makes contact with the ball. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/15/toledos-bence-bertenyi-claims-medalist-honors-inverness-intercollegiate/stories/20260915109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/15/toledos-bence-bertenyi-claims-medalist-honors-inverness-intercollegiate/stories/20260915109#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:02:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/15/toledos-bence-bertenyi-claims-medalist-honors-inverness-intercollegiate/stories/20260915109 University of Toledo junior Bence Bertenyi shot a final-round 69 to secure medalist honors Tuesday at the Inverness Intercollegiate, played at the Inverness Club. Toledo's Bence Bertenyi shot a final-round 69 Tuesday to claim medalist honors at the Inverness Intercollegiate. Toledo's Bence Bertenyi helped the Rockets finish in a tie for second at the Inverness Intercollegiate on Tuesday. Toledo's Bence Bertenyi. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/15/high-school-football-liberty-center-no-1-perrysburg-6th-in-1st-ap-state-poll/stories/20260915091 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/15/high-school-football-liberty-center-no-1-perrysburg-6th-in-1st-ap-state-poll/stories/20260915091#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:35:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/15/high-school-football-liberty-center-no-1-perrysburg-6th-in-1st-ap-state-poll/stories/20260915091 Liberty Center is ranked No. 1 and Perrysburg is No. 6 in their respective divisions in the first Ohio Associated Press high school football poll of the 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 Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Liberty Center’s Isaiah Badenhop scores a touchdown during a high school football game at Eastwood High School in Pemberville, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/09/15/ryan-day-calls-ohio-states-texas-collapse-maddening/stories/20260915104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/09/15/ryan-day-calls-ohio-states-texas-collapse-maddening/stories/20260915104#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:32:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/09/15/ryan-day-calls-ohio-states-texas-collapse-maddening/stories/20260915104 COLUMBUS — Head coach Ryan Day might have been understating things slightly when he said there’s a lot that comes with a loss at Ohio State. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches players warm up before a game against Texas on Sept. 12 in Austin. Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin throws against Texas on Sept. 12 in Austin.