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Official account for the latest news, features, opinion, and analysis from the sports staff of The Blade (@toledonews).

Toledo, Ohio

Joined March 2009

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Blade Sports@toledosports · 2 h

It’s uncanny that such an inconspicuous tributary like Plum Creek would hold such a giant fish. toledoblade.com/sports/outdoor…

toledosports's tweet card. Just up the road in Monroe County, Michigan, a humongous flathead catfish was confirmed as the state’s record catch in that category, according to the ...

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Blade Sports@toledosports · 11 h

Indianapolis jumped out to an early lead when Billy Cook hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the first. toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hen…

toledosports's tweet card. INDIANAPOLIS — The Toledo Mud Hens rallied late to defeat the Indianapolis Indians 4-3 on Friday to snap a three-game losing streak. Trailing by three ...

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Blade Sports@toledosports · 13 h

A Duke University commit, Hammond came in 26th at the 2023 Dana Open, the Greater Toledo Classic’s predecessor. toledoblade.com/sports/golf/20…

toledosports's tweet card. The inaugural Greater Toledo Classic golf tournament got underway at Highland Meadows on Friday, but play was suspended as Round 1 neared its end. Action ...

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Blade Sports@toledosports · 21 h

.@PburgAthletics Hayley Griggs has established herself as one of the top players in the country. toledoblade.com/sports/high-sc…

toledosports's tweet card. After breaking every significant offensive record in the history of the Perrysburg softball program, Hayley Griggs has established herself as one of the ...

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Blade Sports@toledosports · Jul 25

Catch up on the 2025 MAC media day with The Blade 👇 toledoblade.com/sports/college…

toledosports's tweet card. DETROIT -- The Mid-American Conference held its annual media day Thursday at Ford Field. Below are excerpts from and links to The Blade’s coverage from ...

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Blade Sports@toledosports · Jul 25

After the Toledo (51-48) went down in order in the top of the third, Ronny Simon got the Indians going in the bottom of the inning with a one-out walk. toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hen…

toledosports's tweet card. INDIANAPOLIS — The host Indianapolis Indians built an early 3-0 lead and were able to hold it throughout, beating the Toledo Mud Hens 3-2 Thursday in a ...

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Blade Sports@toledosports · Jul 25

University of Toledo men’s basketball fans will have four opportunities to see the Rockets in the month of November at Savage Arena. 🏀 toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2025…

toledosports's tweet card. University of Toledo men’s basketball fans will have four opportunities to see the Rockets in the month of November at Savage Arena. The Rockets will open ...

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Blade Sports@toledosports · Jul 24

Almost half of Mid-American Conference football teams will have a first-year leader pacing the sideline this fall. Here is a glance at the first-year coaches in the MAC. 🏈 toledoblade.com/sports/college…

toledosports's tweet card. Almost half of Mid-American Conference football teams will have a first-year leader pacing the sideline this fall. The 2025 MAC season will feature six ...

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Blade Sports@toledosports · Jul 24

BRIGGS: "That’s what happens when a Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL superstar shows up in a burnt orange suit." toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/20…

toledosports's tweet card. DETROIT — It has been the Summer of George in the Mid-American Conference. If the league handed out trophies for offseason buzz, Bowling Green would need ...

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Blade Sports@toledosports · Jul 24

Starting this year, the renamed Greater Toledo Classic will host the Epson Tour and Legends of the LPGA tours together in a dual event. ⛳ toledoblade.com/local/communit…

toledosports's tweet card. The sun was beaming and the clubs were swinging on the last day before the start of the Greater Toledo Classic. The Highland Meadows Golf Club is opening ...

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Blade Sports@toledosports · Jul 24

“I think the guys have really welcomed me with open arms. A close-knit group, a great community. My father and I have been around the community. It’s been a great transition. It’s a great town to be in, and I’m enjoying myself.” toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/20…

toledosports's tweet card. DETROIT — Eriq George was pretty excited for his father, Eddie, when the latter decided to accept the head coaching position for Bowling Green State ...

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Blade Sports@toledosports · Jul 24

Remembering #HulkHogan. Here’s a look at the wrestler’s visits to the Toledo Sports Arena, according to available results: toledoblade.com/sports/pro/202…

toledosports's tweet card. Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died Thursday at at the age of 71, Florida police said. In Clearwater, Fla., authorities responded to a morning call about a ...

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Blade Sports@toledosports · Jul 24

.@BCSNsports has announced its Gameday Tailgate/Game of the Week sites for the 2024 high school football season. toledoblade.com/sports/high-sc…

toledosports's tweet card. BCSN has announced its Gameday Tailgate/Game of the Week sites for the 2025 high school football season. GameDay Tailgate airs live at 6:30 p.m. from the ...

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Blade Sports@toledosports · Jul 24

.@ToledoFB received seven votes to win the MAC championship game and six to win the regular-season title. toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2025…

toledosports's tweet card. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren didn’t mince words about the upcoming 2025 college football season. The University of Toledo safety was asked about the summer ...

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Blade Sports@toledosports · Jul 24

BLADE ALERT: The @ToledoFB Rockets officially became the MAC favorites Thursday morning in a vote by the conference’s coaches. toledoblade.com/sports/college…

toledosports's tweet card. The Mid-American Conference football coaches agree with the sport’s prognosticators: Toledo is the team to beat. The Rockets officially became the MAC ...

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Blade Sports@toledosports · Jul 24

Jace Jung paced the Hens offensively, going 2-for-3 with a pair of walks, two RBIs, and two runs scored. toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hen…

toledosports's tweet card. INDIANAPOLIS — The host Indianapolis Indians held the upper hand in a high-scoring and lengthy fifth inning, and it proved to be the difference as they ...

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Blade Sports@toledosports · Jul 24

Former @BGSU_Baseball and @ArchboldBasebal star DJ Newman won’t play at Tennessee after all, signing with the @Astros today. toledoblade.com/sports/pro/202…

toledosports's tweet card. ATLANTA — It was announced on Wednesday that former Archbold High School and Bowling Green State University standout DJ Newman has been signed by the ...

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Blade Sports@toledosports · Jul 23

The @ToledoWalleye announced Wednesday the signing of forward Tanner Kelly, a rookie out of Michigan State, for the 2025-26 season. toledoblade.com/sports/walleye…

toledosports's tweet card. The Toledo Walleye announced Wednesday the signing of forward Tanner Kelly, a rookie out of Michigan State, for the 2025-26 season. A native of San Diego, ...

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Blade Sports@toledosports · Jul 23

.@ToledoFB hopes it’s a year of celebration and jubilation, as they enter the season with high internal and external expectations. 🏈 Here are 3⃣ storylines for Toledo ahead of MAC media day ⏩ tinyurl.com/mr3yuvmx

toledosports's tweet image. .@ToledoFB hopes it’s a year of celebration and jubilation, as they enter the season with high internal and external expectations. 🏈 Here are 3⃣ storylines for Toledo ahead of MAC media day ⏩ tinyurl.com/mr3yuvmx

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Blade Sports@toledosports · Jul 23

It's time! 🏈 @DBriggsBlade is in prediction mode. Here's how he see's the league shaking out in 2025 👇 toledoblade.com/sports/college…

toledosports's tweet card. If I know my Mid-American Conference media days, I have a pretty good idea what’s coming Thursday at Ford Field. Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher will kick ...

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