http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:11:34 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/29/yin-chips-in-birdie-18-take-3rd-round-lead-tpc-boston/stories/20260829103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/29/yin-chips-in-birdie-18-take-3rd-round-lead-tpc-boston/stories/20260829103#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:52:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/29/yin-chips-in-birdie-18-take-3rd-round-lead-tpc-boston/stories/20260829103 NORTON, Mass. — Ruoning Yin chipped in for birdie from just off the 18th green to take the third-round lead Saturday at TPC Boston in the FM Championship. Ruoning Yin, of China, hits the 13th tee. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/29/hovland-surges-1-shot-lead-tour-championship-cast-challengers-lined-up/stories/20260829102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/29/hovland-surges-1-shot-lead-tour-championship-cast-challengers-lined-up/stories/20260829102#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:36:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/29/hovland-surges-1-shot-lead-tour-championship-cast-challengers-lined-up/stories/20260829102 ATLANTA — Viktor Hovland finally got a little separation Saturday at the Tour Championship, and all he had to do was finish with six consecutive putts of 7 feet or longer for a 5-under 65. All that got him was a one-shot lead in a season finale very much up for grabs. Viktor Hovland, of Norway, waits to putt on the first green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/29/grand-slam-keys-saints-win-over-mud-hens/stories/20260829100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/29/grand-slam-keys-saints-win-over-mud-hens/stories/20260829100#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:40:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/29/grand-slam-keys-saints-win-over-mud-hens/stories/20260829100 ST. PAUL — A fifth-inning grand slam for the host St. Paul Saints lifted them to an 8-1 victory over the Toledo Mud Hens on Saturday in the penultimate game of the series. Toledo’s Cal Stevenson bats during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Louisville Bats at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on July 26. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/29/josh-rojas-powers-royals-past-guardians-8-3-kansas-city-wins-12th-13-games/stories/20260829099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/29/josh-rojas-powers-royals-past-guardians-8-3-kansas-city-wins-12th-13-games/stories/20260829099#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:21:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/29/josh-rojas-powers-royals-past-guardians-8-3-kansas-city-wins-12th-13-games/stories/20260829099 CLEVELAND — Josh Rojas had his second career game with four RBIs, Salvador Perez hit two doubles and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 8-3 on Saturday for their 12th win in 13 games. Kansas City Royals' Josh Rojas is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/29/pete-crow-armstrong-homers-3-times-chicago-cubs-pound-reds/stories/20260829098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/29/pete-crow-armstrong-homers-3-times-chicago-cubs-pound-reds/stories/20260829098#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:19:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/29/pete-crow-armstrong-homers-3-times-chicago-cubs-pound-reds/stories/20260829098 CHICAGO — Pete Crow-Armstrong homered three times and drove in six runs, helping the Cubs beat Sal Stewart and the Cincinnati Reds 17-5 on Saturday. Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong hits a three-run home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/29/baez-makes-ninth-inning-plays-glove-bat-lead-tigers-past-dodgers/stories/20260829094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/29/baez-makes-ninth-inning-plays-glove-bat-lead-tigers-past-dodgers/stories/20260829094#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:04:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/29/baez-makes-ninth-inning-plays-glove-bat-lead-tigers-past-dodgers/stories/20260829094 DETROIT — Javier Báez made huge ninth-inning plays in the field and at the plate to set up Kevin McGonigle's game-ending single as the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Saturday. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell throws. Detroit Tigers' Max Clark slides safely into second base for a double ahead of the tag of Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Tommy Edman (25). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/29/briggs-bowling-green-safety-kal-el-pascal-superman-name/stories/20260829084 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/29/briggs-bowling-green-safety-kal-el-pascal-superman-name/stories/20260829084#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:21:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/29/briggs-bowling-green-safety-kal-el-pascal-superman-name/stories/20260829084 BOWLING GREEN — I’m no expert on the NCAA rulebook, but I’m pretty sure Bowling Green just found quite the loophole. Bowling Green's Kal-El Pascal celebrates an interception in a game last season. (From left) Bowling Green's Kal-El Pascal and MJ Cannon tackle Kent State's Da'Shawn Martin as the Golden Flashes host the Falcons at Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio, on Oct. 25. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/29/delpiombo-bgsu-volleyball-holding-mac-title-aspirations/stories/20260829080 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/29/delpiombo-bgsu-volleyball-holding-mac-title-aspirations/stories/20260829080#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:13:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/29/delpiombo-bgsu-volleyball-holding-mac-title-aspirations/stories/20260829080 BOWLING GREEN — There’s a mix of calm and clarity for Bowling Green State University volleyball coach Alex DelPiombo in her second year leading the team. Bowling Green head coach Alex DelPiombo yells to her players during the Battle of I-75 volleyball game at the University of Toledo’s Savage Arena in Toledo on Oct. 7. Bowling Green’s Amanda Otten sets the ball during women’s college volleyball game between Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo at BGSU’s Stroh Center in Bowling Green on Oct. 28. Bowling Green’s Avery Hobson hits the ball during the Battle of I-75 volleyball game at the University of Toledo’s Savage Arena in Toledo on Oct. 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/29/high-school-girls-cross-country-defending-state-champ-ottawa-hills-leads-pack/stories/20260829026 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/29/high-school-girls-cross-country-defending-state-champ-ottawa-hills-leads-pack/stories/20260829026#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/29/high-school-girls-cross-country-defending-state-champ-ottawa-hills-leads-pack/stories/20260829026 Defending state champion Ottawa Hills will look to lead the pack of northwest Ohio girls cross country runners once again this fall. Ottawa Hills' Natalie Nixon. Southview's Juliette Turner. Liberty Center's Colbie Strayer. 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/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/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/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/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.