http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 29 Aug 2026 04:06:29 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/28/high-school-football-late-td-gives-ottawa-hills-win-against-evergreen/stories/20260828108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/28/high-school-football-late-td-gives-ottawa-hills-win-against-evergreen/stories/20260828108#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:42:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/28/high-school-football-late-td-gives-ottawa-hills-win-against-evergreen/stories/20260828108 Grant Roemer had his third touchdown catch of the night from Nickel Fineske with five seconds remaining in the game to give host Ottawa Hills a 20-15 victory against Evergreen on Friday. Fineske completed 13 of 28 throws for 250 yards for the Green Bears (2-0), and Roemer had nine catches for 176 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/28/mud-hens-use-early-lead-take-down-saints/stories/20260828109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/28/mud-hens-use-early-lead-take-down-saints/stories/20260828109#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:10:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/28/mud-hens-use-early-lead-take-down-saints/stories/20260828109 ST. PAUL — The Toledo Mud Hens raced out to an early lead on Friday and never looked back, defeating the St. Paul Saints 4-1 for their third consecutive victory. First baseman Cal Stevenson outruns a throw to third during an International League game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Louisville Bats at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on July 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/28/st-johns-blanks-anthony-wayne-titans-dominate-both-sides-ball/stories/20260828087 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/28/st-johns-blanks-anthony-wayne-titans-dominate-both-sides-ball/stories/20260828087#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 02:37:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/28/st-johns-blanks-anthony-wayne-titans-dominate-both-sides-ball/stories/20260828087 St. John’s Jesuit ended a four-game losing streak to Anthony Wayne with dominance on both sides of the ball in a 25-0 shutout of the Generals on Friday night at Lyden Stadium. St. John’s Jesuit’s celebrates a touchdown. St. John’s Jesuit’s Cam Elledge stiff arms Anthony Wayne’s Wyatt Carroll. St. John’s Jesuit’s Zack Ziemke catches the ball for a touchdown. St. John’s Jesuit’s RJ Mayes is brought down by Anthony Wayne’s Alley Lengel. St. John’s Jesuit’s RJ Mayes is brought down by Anthony Wayne’s Alley Lengel. St. John’s Jesuit’s football team enters the field. St. John’s Jesuit’s student section cheers for their team. St. John’s Jesuit’s marching band takes the field. St. John’s Jesuit’s Alex Trippel is pushed out of bounds by Anthony Wayne’s Max Valentine. Anthony Wayne’s Daniel Losek is blocked by St. John’s Jesuit’s Paul Amend. St. John’s Jesuit’s Reid Berry throws the ball. St. John’s Jesuit’s Zack Ziemke celebrates a touchdown. Anthony Wayne’s Dreyton McLaughlin fumbles the ball. St. John’s Jesuit’s Jase Bowser sacks Anthony Wayne’s Porter Brungard. Anthony Wayne’s QB Porter Brungard reacts to a sack. Anthony Wayne’s Dreyton McLaughlin is brought down by St. John’s Jesuit’s Paul Amend. St. John’s Jesuit’s Ian Kynard is brought down by Anthony Wayne’s Bryce Hutchison. St. John’s Jesuit’s Ian Kynard avoids a tackle by Anthony Wayne’s Braiden Scicere. Anthony Wayne’s Dreyton McLaughlin is brought down by St. John’s Jesuit’s Knox Willinger. The moon rises over a St. John’s and Anthony Wayne high school football game. Anthony Wayne’s marching band takes a break before the start of the game. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/28/jets-rookie-ut-product-trayanum-taken-hospital-after-injuring-neck/stories/20260828107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/28/jets-rookie-ut-product-trayanum-taken-hospital-after-injuring-neck/stories/20260828107#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 02:16:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/28/jets-rookie-ut-product-trayanum-taken-hospital-after-injuring-neck/stories/20260828107 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Jets rookie running back Chip Trayanum was taken to a hospital with a neck injury after being tackled on the final play of the first half against the Giants on Friday night. New York Jets running back Chip Trayanum, center, runs the ball during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants, Aug. 28 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Jets running back Chip Trayanum, left, and Jets quarterback Cade Klubnik react after scoring during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants, Aug. 28, in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Jets running back Chip Trayanum, center, is tackled by New York Giants defensive back Ar'Darius Washington during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Aug. 28 in East Rutherford, N.J. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/28/liberty-center-scores-all-three-phases-blowout-road-win-over-eastwood/stories/20260828100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/28/liberty-center-scores-all-three-phases-blowout-road-win-over-eastwood/stories/20260828100#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:43:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/28/liberty-center-scores-all-three-phases-blowout-road-win-over-eastwood/stories/20260828100 PEMBERVILLE, Ohio — An Eastwood offense that broke four program records last week was held out of the end zone until the fourth quarter of Friday’s 41-14 loss to Liberty Center. The defensive performance forced the Eagles into difficult down-and-distance situations from the opening Liberty Center’s Garrison Kruse takes down Eastwood’s Brayden Brown during a high school football game at Eastwood High School in Pemberville, Aug. 28. Liberty Center’s Isaiah Badenhop runs to the end zone as Eastwood’s Cam Schumaker attempts to take him down during a high school football game at Eastwood High School in Pemberville, Aug. 28. Eastwood’s Landen Simon runs with the ball as Liberty Center’s Easton Flory takes him down during a high school football game at Eastwood High School in Pemberville, Aug. 28. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/28/st-francis-downed-by-dominant-bishop-dwenger-offensive-display/stories/20260828105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/28/st-francis-downed-by-dominant-bishop-dwenger-offensive-display/stories/20260828105#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:10:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/28/st-francis-downed-by-dominant-bishop-dwenger-offensive-display/stories/20260828105 Indiana’s defending Class 4A state champion was too much to handle for St. Francis de Sales on Friday, as Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger used a surging offensive attack to beat the Knights 35-0. St. Francis de Sales players warm up prior to their game against Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger at the Glass Bowl on Aug. 28. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/28/reds-hit-4-homers-score-9-unanswered-runs-beat-wild-card-leading-cubs-10-8/stories/20260828104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/28/reds-hit-4-homers-score-9-unanswered-runs-beat-wild-card-leading-cubs-10-8/stories/20260828104#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:31:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/28/reds-hit-4-homers-score-9-unanswered-runs-beat-wild-card-leading-cubs-10-8/stories/20260828104 CHICAGO (AP) — Tyler Stephenson hit a three-run homer to highlight a five-run sixth inning, Jose Trevino, TJ Friedl and Sal Stewart also went deep and the Cincinnati Reds scored nine unanswered runs in a 10-8 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Cincinnati Reds' Sal Stewart celebrates after hitting a home run during the fifth inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/28/toledo-men-basketball-nonconference-slate-features-michigan-michigan-state-trips/stories/20260828098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/28/toledo-men-basketball-nonconference-slate-features-michigan-michigan-state-trips/stories/20260828098#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:56:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/28/toledo-men-basketball-nonconference-slate-features-michigan-michigan-state-trips/stories/20260828098 The University of Toledo men’s basketball team is set to square off with a pair of Big Ten powerhouses, defending national champion Michigan and Michigan State, as part of the Rockets’ nonconference slate in the upcoming 2026-27 season. University of Toledo men's basketball coach Tod Kowalczyk and the Rockets will take on a pair of Top 10 Big Ten teams in nonconference play this season. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/28/bgsu-football-adds-2029-game-at-michigan/stories/20260828085 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/28/bgsu-football-adds-2029-game-at-michigan/stories/20260828085#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:32:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/28/bgsu-football-adds-2029-game-at-michigan/stories/20260828085 BOWLING GREEN – The Bowling Green State University football team announced a road game at Michigan in 2029, further strengthening a loaded non-conference schedule that also includes Tennessee. Nakai Amachree runs the ball during the BGSU football spring game at Doyt Perry Stadium inBowling Green on April 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/27/anthony-wayne-volleyball-tops-clay-in-4-sets/stories/20260827112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/27/anthony-wayne-volleyball-tops-clay-in-4-sets/stories/20260827112#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:33:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/27/anthony-wayne-volleyball-tops-clay-in-4-sets/stories/20260827112 A battle between two premier Northern Lakes League volleyball programs went Anthony Wayne’s way on Thursday, as the Generals defeated Clay in four sets on their home court behind an efficient serving effort. Anthony Wayne’s Addelyn O’Shea hits the ball during the Generals' high school volleyball match against Clay, at Anthony Wayne High School in Whitehouse, Aug. 27. Anthony Wayne’s Maizy Donley celebrates after a play during their high school volleyball match against Clay, at Anthony Wayne High School in Whitehouse, Aug. 27. Anthony Wayne’s Charley Gardner communicates to her teammates during their high school volleyball match against Clay, at Anthony Wayne High School in Whitehouse, Aug. 27. Clay’s Emelia Goetz hits the ball during their high school volleyball match against Anthony Wayne, at Anthony Wayne High School in Whitehouse, Aug. 27. Nik Encalado, Anthony Wayne’s coach, watches his players during their high school volleyball match against Clay, at Anthony Wayne High School in Whitehouse, Aug. 27. Anthony Wayne’s Maizy Donley hits the ball during their high school volleyball match against Clay, at Anthony Wayne High School in Whitehouse, Aug. 27. Clay’s Aubree Bresgrove and Zoe Nowacki jump to block the ball. Anthony Wayne’s Charley Gardner hits the ball. Nicole Morrison, Clay’s coach, yells a command to a player. Anthony Wayne’s Maizy Donley makes contact with the ball. Anthony Wayne’s Addisyn Miller and Maizy Donley watch as Leah Ruhe hits the ball. Anthony Wayne’s Addisyn Miller hits the ball. Clay’s Adleigh Derr digs the ball. Anthony Wayne’s Payton Hill jumps to block the ball. Anthony Wayne’s Maizy Donley digs the ball. Clay’s Emelia Goetz hits the ball. Anthony Wayne’s Payton Hill attacks against Clay's block. Clay’s Marisa Martinez reaches for the ball. Anthony Wayne’s Maizy Donley and Addelyn O’Shea dive for the ball. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/27/home-runs-power-mud-hens-past-st-paul/stories/20260827111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/27/home-runs-power-mud-hens-past-st-paul/stories/20260827111#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:46:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/27/home-runs-power-mud-hens-past-st-paul/stories/20260827111 ST. PAUL — The Toledo Mud Hens hit three home runs to secure a 9-3 victory over the St. Paul Saints in the third game of the six-game series on Thursday. Toledo’s Trei Cruz runs to first after making contact during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Omaha Storm Chasers at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Aug. 4. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/27/gabriel-green-state-cases-in-browns-preseason-victory/stories/20260828070 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/27/gabriel-green-state-cases-in-browns-preseason-victory/stories/20260828070#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:49:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/27/gabriel-green-state-cases-in-browns-preseason-victory/stories/20260828070 CLEVELAND — Dillon Gabriel threw three touchdown passes — two to Luke Floriea — and Taylen Green directed a 98-yard touchdown drive to help the Cleveland Browns beat the New England Patriots 37-13 on Thursday night in the final preseason game for both teams. Cleveland’s Easton Mascarenas-Arnold intercepts a pass against New England during the first half Thursday. New England Patriots wide receiver Kyle Williams (18) catches a pass for a touchdown as Cleveland Browns defensive back D'Angelo Ross (20) defends during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Aug. 27. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Luke Floriea (81) celebrates with Raheim Sanders (35) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots Aug. 27. Cleveland Browns quarterback Taylen Green runs for a gain against the New England Patriots during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Aug. 27. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/27/central-catholic-rallies-24-unanswered-points-top-portage-central/stories/20260827097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/27/central-catholic-rallies-24-unanswered-points-top-portage-central/stories/20260827097#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:45:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/27/central-catholic-rallies-24-unanswered-points-top-portage-central/stories/20260827097 Central Catholic dug an early two-touchdown hole against visiting Portage (Mich.) Central on Thursday, but the Irish defense rose to the occasion for a 24-14 comeback victory. Central Catholic’s Jeremiah Fuller runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during a high school football game against Portage (Mich.) Central at Central Catholic High School in Toledo on Aug. 27. Central Catholic’s Robert Douglas runs past Portage Central’s Avery Olson during a high school football game at Central Catholic High School in Toledo on Aug. 27. Central Catholic’s Jeremiah Fuller and Jalen Webb celebrate a touchdown during a high school football game against Portage (Mich.) Central at Central Catholic High School in Toledo on Aug. 27. Portage Central’s Cam Noe is brought down by Central Catholic’s De’Quane Roscoe and Sol’Vaire Hughes during a high school football game at Central Catholic High School in Toledo on Aug. 27. Central Catholic’s Jeremiah Fuller jumps into the end zone for a touchdown during a high school football game at Central Catholic High School in Toledo on Aug. 27. Central Catholic’s Lincoln Sellers throws the ball during a high school football game against Portage (Mich.) Central. Central Catholic’s Jason Lawson, Jr., runs through the banner . Central Catholic head coach Greg Dempsey watches from the sidelines. Central Catholic’s Kasyn Ditmyer runs the ball. Central Catholic’s Jeremiah Fuller stiff arms Portage Central’s Luke Ludwig. Central Catholic’s Robert Douglas runs the ball toward the end zone. Central Catholic’s Jeremiah Fuller is brought down by Portage Central’s Luke Ludwig. Portage Central’s Cam Noe is stopped by a host of Central Catholic defenders. Central Catholic’s Beckham Vargas brings down Portage Central’s Cam Noe. Central Catholic’s Jeremiah Fuller celebrates a touchdown. Central Catholic’s head coach Greg Dempsey talks with Lincoln Sellers. Central Catholic’s Antonio Elizondo celebrates recovering a fumble. Central Catholic’s Antonio Elizondo holds the ball in the air after recovering a fumble. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/27/fremont-ross-forfeits-win-season-opener-ineligible-player/stories/20260827090 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/27/fremont-ross-forfeits-win-season-opener-ineligible-player/stories/20260827090#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:19:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/27/fremont-ross-forfeits-win-season-opener-ineligible-player/stories/20260827090 Fremont Ross High School announced on Thursday that its football team has forfeited its victory in its home opener Friday because of the use of an ineligible player. Fremont Ross football coach Ken Winters runs practice July 22 at Don Paul Stadium in Fremont. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/26/eugenio-suarez-grand-slam-highlights-reds-rally-past-giants/stories/20260826108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/26/eugenio-suarez-grand-slam-highlights-reds-rally-past-giants/stories/20260826108#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:44:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/26/eugenio-suarez-grand-slam-highlights-reds-rally-past-giants/stories/20260826108 SAN FRANCISCO — Eugenio Suarez hit a grand slam as part of Cincinnati’s seven-run ninth inning as the Reds overcame a six-run deficit and beat the San Francisco Giants 10-9 on Wednesday. San Francisco Giants' Rafael Devers, second from left, watches his two-run home run next to Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino, left, during the fifth inning of a baseball game on Aug. 26 in San Francisco. San Francisco Giants' Rafael Devers celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the fifth inning of a baseball game on Aug. 26 in San Francisco. San Francisco Giants' Jonah Cox, right, hits a two-run home run next to Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino during the second inning of a baseball game on Aug. 26 in San Francisco. Cincinnati Reds' Héctor Rodríguez (43) is congratulated by Elly De La Cruz (44) after hitting a home run against the San Francisco Giants during the third inning of a baseball game on Aug. 26 in San Francisco. San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb throws against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning of a baseball game on Aug. 26 in San Francisco. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/26/kwan-bazzana-lift-guardians-comeback-win-angels/stories/20260826107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/26/kwan-bazzana-lift-guardians-comeback-win-angels/stories/20260826107#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:40:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/26/kwan-bazzana-lift-guardians-comeback-win-angels/stories/20260826107 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Steven Kwan hit a tying double in the ninth inning, Travis Bazzana followed with a sacrifice fly and the Cleveland Guardians rallied past the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Wednesday for their seventh straight victory. Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan hits an RBI ground run double during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 26 in Anaheim, Calif. Los Angeles Angels first baseman Vaughn Grissom tosses the ball, along with his sunglasses, to first as he fails to throw out Cleveland Guardians' Travis Bazzana during the third inning of a baseball game on Aug. 26 in Anaheim, Calif. Los Angeles Angels second baseman Oswald Peraza, right, jumps as he misses a throw from first baseman Vaughn Grissom in an attempt to force Cleveland Guardians' Travis Bazzana out at first during the third inning of a baseball game on Aug. 26 in Anaheim, Calif. Cleveland Guardians left fielder Angel Martínez gestures after making a catch on a ball hit by Los Angeles Angels' Zach Neto during the seventh inning of a baseball game on Aug. 26 in Anaheim, Calif. Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan, left, and Angel Martínez celebrate after the Guardians defeated the Los Angeles Angels in a baseball game on Aug. 26 in Anaheim, Calif. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/26/nfl-ends-pro-bowl-game-players-honored-pro-bowlers/stories/20260826106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/26/nfl-ends-pro-bowl-game-players-honored-pro-bowlers/stories/20260826106#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:19:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/26/nfl-ends-pro-bowl-game-players-honored-pro-bowlers/stories/20260826106 ATLANTA — The Pro Bowl is no more, the NFL announced Wednesday, ending an exhibition of the league’s top players that was held in some form almost every year since 1951. Troy Vincent speaks during a news conference at an NFL football owners meeting on Aug. 26 in Atlanta. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/26/six-scoreless-innings-leads-rays-3-0-win-tigers/stories/20260826101 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/26/six-scoreless-innings-leads-rays-3-0-win-tigers/stories/20260826101#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:55:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/26/six-scoreless-innings-leads-rays-3-0-win-tigers/stories/20260826101 DETROIT — Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings and picked up his first win with his new team as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday. Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta throws against the Detroit Tigers during the third inning of a baseball game on Aug. 26 in Detroit. Tampa Bay Rays' Junior Caminero hits a single against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning of a baseball game on Aug. 26 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/08/26/walleye-sign-big-physical-foward-scott-docherty/stories/20260826099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/08/26/walleye-sign-big-physical-foward-scott-docherty/stories/20260826099#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:30:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/08/26/walleye-sign-big-physical-foward-scott-docherty/stories/20260826099 The Toledo Walleye have signed Scott Docherty, a big forward who should add physicality to the roster. Newly signed Walleye forward Scott Docherty, a 6-foot-5, 230-pound right winger, played in 12 ECHL games for the South Carolina Stingrays last season. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/26/chris-meyers-triple-a-call-up-brings-baseball-journey-full-circle/stories/20260826083 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/26/chris-meyers-triple-a-call-up-brings-baseball-journey-full-circle/stories/20260826083#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:08:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/26/chris-meyers-triple-a-call-up-brings-baseball-journey-full-circle/stories/20260826083 When Chris Meyers got called up to play for the Toledo Mud Hens on Aug. 18, he wasn’t just any new guy in the clubhouse. Mud Hens batter Chris Meyers drives a double in his first at-bat with team against the Iowa Cubs in a Minor League Baseball game at Fifth Third Field on Aug. 18 in downtown Toledo.