http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:11:27 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/07/10/the-2/stories/20260708102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/07/10/the-2/stories/20260708102#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/07/10/the-2/stories/20260708102 Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Toledo Sports Medicine is helping student athletes gear up for sports in the upcoming school year with clinics at its facility in Sylvania. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/10/outmans-triple-keys-five-run-inning-tigers-win-sixth-straight-beating-phillies/stories/20260710109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/10/outmans-triple-keys-five-run-inning-tigers-win-sixth-straight-beating-phillies/stories/20260710109#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2026 03:59:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/10/outmans-triple-keys-five-run-inning-tigers-win-sixth-straight-beating-phillies/stories/20260710109 DETROIT — James Outman hit a two-run triple during a five-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers won their sixth straight game, 10-2 over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. Detroit Tigers' James Outman hits a two-run triple against the Philadelphia Phillies. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/07/10/guardians-beat-marlins-3-2-behind-parker-messicks-6-strong-innings/stories/20260710110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/07/10/guardians-beat-marlins-3-2-behind-parker-messicks-6-strong-innings/stories/20260710110#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2026 03:52:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/07/10/guardians-beat-marlins-3-2-behind-parker-messicks-6-strong-innings/stories/20260710110 MIAMI — Parker Messick gave up one hit and one run in six strong innings, Chase DeLauter hit a home run, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Friday night. Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick (77) reacts after Miami Marlins' Joe Mack was out a first on a ground out. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/10/hunter-greene-strikes-out-12-allows-3-hits-7-innings-reds-defeat-cubs/stories/20260710108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/10/hunter-greene-strikes-out-12-allows-3-hits-7-innings-reds-defeat-cubs/stories/20260710108#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2026 03:51:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/10/hunter-greene-strikes-out-12-allows-3-hits-7-innings-reds-defeat-cubs/stories/20260710108 CINCINNATI — Hunter Greene struck out 12 and allowed three hits in seven dominant innings, Elly De La Cruz and JJ Bleday homered and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0 on Friday night. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene delivers. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/10/late-home-run-seals-indianapolis-6-3-win-over-mud-hens/stories/20260710099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/10/late-home-run-seals-indianapolis-6-3-win-over-mud-hens/stories/20260710099#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:29:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/10/late-home-run-seals-indianapolis-6-3-win-over-mud-hens/stories/20260710099 INDIANAPOLIS — An eighth-inning home run helped the Indianapolis Indians regain a three-run lead and secure a 6-3 win over the visiting Toledo Mud Hens on Friday at Victory Field. Max Anderson runs through third base during a Toledo Mud Hens game against the Iowa Cubs on June 30 at Fifth Third Field. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/10/mikel-merino-stars-again-spain-edges-belgium-2-1-world-cup-quarterfinals/stories/20260710093 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/10/mikel-merino-stars-again-spain-edges-belgium-2-1-world-cup-quarterfinals/stories/20260710093#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:38:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/10/mikel-merino-stars-again-spain-edges-belgium-2-1-world-cup-quarterfinals/stories/20260710093 INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens, and Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory on Friday. Spain's Mikel Merino (6) celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Spain and Belgium in Inglewood, Calif., on July 10. Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere (17) challenges for the ball with Spain's Marc Cucurella (24) during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match July 10 in Inglewood, Calif. Spain's Fabian Ruiz (8) scores their opening goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match against Belgium on July 10 in Inglewood, Calif. Spain's Lamine Yamal (19) controls the ball during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match against Belgium on July 10 in Inglewood, Calif. Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere heads the ball flanked by Spain's Marc Cucurella during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match July 10 in Inglewood, Calif. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/10/rory-mcilroy-part-3-way-tie-lead-scottish-open-scheffler-misses-cut/stories/20260710087 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/10/rory-mcilroy-part-3-way-tie-lead-scottish-open-scheffler-misses-cut/stories/20260710087#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:27:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/10/rory-mcilroy-part-3-way-tie-lead-scottish-open-scheffler-misses-cut/stories/20260710087 NORTH BERWICK, Scotland — Rory McIlroy took advantage of the scoring holes in windy conditions Friday and posted a 4-under 66 for a three-way share of the lead in a Scottish Open that no longer has Scottie Scheffler. Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, plays from a bunker on the ninth fairway during day one of the Genesis Scottish Open 2026 on July 9 at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/07/10/maumee-native-ben-schoen-signs-walleye/stories/20260710088 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/07/10/maumee-native-ben-schoen-signs-walleye/stories/20260710088#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:22:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/07/10/maumee-native-ben-schoen-signs-walleye/stories/20260710088 Maumee native Ben Schoen has officially signed his contract to join the Toledo Walleye for the 2026-27 season. Forward Ben Schoen, a Maumee native who played four seasons at Penn State, officially signed a contract with the Toledo Walleye on Friday. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/10/michigan-agrees-2-year-deal-boynton-removing-interim-tag/stories/20260711065 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/10/michigan-agrees-2-year-deal-boynton-removing-interim-tag/stories/20260711065#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:23:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/10/michigan-agrees-2-year-deal-boynton-removing-interim-tag/stories/20260711065 ANN ARBOR — Michigan has agreed to a two-year contract with men's basketball coach Mike Boynton, removing the interim tag he was given after Dusty May left to lead the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. Former Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton has been elevated to the head coaching position at Michigan, signing a two-year contract. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/10/korda-misses-cut-evian-championship-woad-takes-2nd-round-lead/stories/20260710085 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/10/korda-misses-cut-evian-championship-woad-takes-2nd-round-lead/stories/20260710085#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:11:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/10/korda-misses-cut-evian-championship-woad-takes-2nd-round-lead/stories/20260710085 EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Top-ranked Nelly Korda's bid for a third straight major and fifth overall ended early when she missed the cut after the second round of the Evian Championship on Friday. Lottie Woad, of England, watches her tee shot on the 10th hole during the final round of the Meijer LPGA Classic golf tournament June 21 in Belmont, Mich. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/10/bgsu-athletics-announces-5-inductions-for-2026-hall-of-fame-class/stories/20260710080 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/10/bgsu-athletics-announces-5-inductions-for-2026-hall-of-fame-class/stories/20260710080#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:59:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/10/bgsu-athletics-announces-5-inductions-for-2026-hall-of-fame-class/stories/20260710080 BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green State University Athletics Hall of Fame will have five new additions in 2026. Those are Gary Blackney (football coach), Paul Krebs (director of athletics), Andrea Nordmann (women’s basketball), Kevin O’Neill (football), and the 1976-78 women’s track and field teams. BGSU coach Gary Blackney tries to get things going late in the fourth quarter with his team trailing 23-21 on Nov. 11, 2000. Kevin O'Neill, BGSU football, 1995 New women's basketball coach Curt Miller is welcomed aboard by Bowling Green State University Athletic Director Paul Krebs on May 8, 2001. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/10/zverev-ends-fery-s-run-wimbledon-2nd-straight-grand-slam-title/stories/20260710079 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/10/zverev-ends-fery-s-run-wimbledon-2nd-straight-grand-slam-title/stories/20260710079#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:10:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/10/zverev-ends-fery-s-run-wimbledon-2nd-straight-grand-slam-title/stories/20260710079 LONDON — If there were any lingering questions over Jannik Sinner’s physical status after his meltdown at the French Open, they should be answered now. Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates after winning a point against Arthur Fery of Britain during their men's singles semifinal match July 10 at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. Alexander Zverev of Germany, right, speaks to Arthur Fery of Britain at the net after Zverev won their men's singles semifinal match July 10 at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/10/former-napoleon-baseball-teammates-named-to-independent-league-all-star-game/stories/20260709099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/10/former-napoleon-baseball-teammates-named-to-independent-league-all-star-game/stories/20260709099#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:32:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/10/former-napoleon-baseball-teammates-named-to-independent-league-all-star-game/stories/20260709099 Once teammates at Napoleon High School, pitchers Art Warren and Zach Willeman will take the field together again after earning selections to the American Association of Professional Baseball All-Star Game. Napoleon High School graduate and current Sioux City Explorers pitcher Zach Willeman was named to the American Association of Professional Baseball All-Star Game. Former Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Art Warren will play in this year's American Association of Professional Baseball All-Star Game. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/09/indianapolis-walks-off-mud-hens/stories/20260709117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/09/indianapolis-walks-off-mud-hens/stories/20260709117#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:53:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/07/09/indianapolis-walks-off-mud-hens/stories/20260709117 INDIANAPOLIS — Host Indianapolis took advantage of a lack of command by Mud Hens reliever Tanner Rainey in the ninth, as Jesus Castillo’s leadoff walk later came around to score on a wild pitch to help the Indians earn a 6-5 walkoff win Thursday at Victory Field. Toledo’s Brett Callahan eyes he ball while batting during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Iowa Cubs at Fifth Third Field in Toledo July 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/09/france-beats-morocco-world-cup-quarterfinals/stories/20260709115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/09/france-beats-morocco-world-cup-quarterfinals/stories/20260709115#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:37:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/09/france-beats-morocco-world-cup-quarterfinals/stories/20260709115 FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Kylian Mbappé spread his arms out wide and spun around after scoring his eighth goal of this year’s World Cup. He later gave the jubilant France fans dotted around the stadium a wave when he left the game because of an injury scare. France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after France defeated Morocco during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston on July 9. France's Kylian Mbappe (10) reacts after missing a penalty kick against Morocco during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston on July 9. Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou (1) saves a penalty kick by France's Kylian Mbappe during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston on July 9. Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou (1) reaches for the ball during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston on July 9. France's Manu Kone (6) and Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi (6) battle for the ball during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston on July 9. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/07/09/three-guardians-homer-victory-over-twins/stories/20260709111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/07/09/three-guardians-homer-victory-over-twins/stories/20260709111#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:26:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/07/09/three-guardians-homer-victory-over-twins/stories/20260709111 MINNEAPOLIS — Gavin Williams pitched seven dominant innings, Gabriel Arias, Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey hit home runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep. Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams delivers against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game on July 9 in Minneapolis. Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober winds up to deliver against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning of a baseball game on July 9 in Minneapolis. Cleveland Guardians' Gabriel Arias celebrates his solo home run with teammates during the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on July 9 in Minneapolis. Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams celebrates during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on July 9 in Minneapolis. Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Chase DeLauter reacts to his solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on July 9 in Minneapolis. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/09/phillies-defeat-reds-1-0-in-pitcher-duel/stories/20260709120 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/09/phillies-defeat-reds-1-0-in-pitcher-duel/stories/20260709120#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:47:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/09/phillies-defeat-reds-1-0-in-pitcher-duel/stories/20260709120 CINCINNATI — Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in seven innings and struck out 11, Justin Crawford's base hit in the eighth inning drove in the game's only run and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 in a pitcher's duel on Thursday night. Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati on July 9. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brady Singer throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Cincinnati on July 9. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/07/09/donovan-mitchell-signs-4-year-273m-extension-cavaliers/stories/20260709113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/07/09/donovan-mitchell-signs-4-year-273m-extension-cavaliers/stories/20260709113#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:37:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/07/09/donovan-mitchell-signs-4-year-273m-extension-cavaliers/stories/20260709113 The Cleveland Cavaliers have achieved one of their primary aims of the offseason while the wait continues on whether LeBron James will return to the franchise for a third time. Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell (45) gestures after hitting a three-point basket in the second half of Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Detroit Pistons on May 11 in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/09/karolina-muchova-coco-gauff-wimbledon-filled-tiebreaker-semifinal/stories/20260709097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/09/karolina-muchova-coco-gauff-wimbledon-filled-tiebreaker-semifinal/stories/20260709097#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:59:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/09/karolina-muchova-coco-gauff-wimbledon-filled-tiebreaker-semifinal/stories/20260709097 LONDON — Karolina Muchova ended Coco Gauff’s run at Wimbledon in a drama-filled tiebreaker to reach the final on Thursday. Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic celebrates her victory against Coco Gauff of the United States in their semifinal women's singles match July 9 at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic looks at the ball as Coco Gauff celebrates saving a match point against her in their semifinal women's singles match July 9 at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. Coco Gauff of the United States reacts after winning a game against Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in their semifinal women's singles match July 9 at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/09/mcilroy-cantlay-kim-wiesberger-4-way-tie-early-lead-scottish-open/stories/20260709096 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/09/mcilroy-cantlay-kim-wiesberger-4-way-tie-early-lead-scottish-open/stories/20260709096#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:57:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/09/mcilroy-cantlay-kim-wiesberger-4-way-tie-early-lead-scottish-open/stories/20260709096 NORTH BERWICK, Scotland — Rory McIlroy began getting into the mood for the final major of the year by taking advantage of the par 5s at The Renaissance Club for a 5-under 65, giving him a four-way share of the lead among the early starters Thursday in the Genesis Scottish Open. Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, watches his tee shot on the ninth hole during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., on June 21.