Wednesday, May 16 2012 11:10 AM EDT2012-05-16 15:10:13 GMT
Three more former University of Toledo football players have signed free agent contracts with NFL teams, bringing the total number of Rocket signees this spring to seven, the most ever in school history. WideMore >>
A total of seven University of Toledo football players have signed contracts with NFL teams. That's the most in the school's history.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:00 AM EDT2012-05-16 13:00:34 GMT
TOLEDO, OH (TOLEDO NEWS NOW) - After being released from his scholarship, former Ohio State University basketball player J.D. Weatherspoon will transfer to the University of Toledo, the Columbus DispatchMore >>
After being released from his scholarship, former Ohio State University basketball player J.D. Weatherspoon will transfer to the University of Toledo, the Columbus Dispatch reports.More >>
Miguel Cabrera, Ryan Raburn and Austin Jackson homered during an eight-run rally in the sixth inning Tuesday and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 10-8.More >>
Miguel Cabrera, Ryan Raburn and Austin Jackson homered during an eight-run rally in the sixth inning Tuesday and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 10-8.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 4:52 PM EDT2012-05-15 20:52:35 GMT
Cleveland (WOIO) - The NBA will officially announce on Tuesday that Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving will be the Rookie of the Year. Despite missing 15 games this season, Irving averaged 18.5 points, 5.4More >>
Cleveland (WOIO) - The NBA officially announced on Tuesday Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving as the Rookie of the Year.More >>
Derek Lowe pitched his first shutout in nearly seven years, throwing a six-hitter Tuesday and leading the Cleveland Indians over the Minnesota Twins 5-0.More >>
Derek Lowe pitched his first shutout in nearly seven years, throwing a six-hitter Tuesday and leading the Cleveland Indians over the Minnesota Twins 5-0.More >>
Dayan Viciedo homered and hit a go-ahead two-run single to finish with four RBIs, helping the Chicago White Sox rally for a 7-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.More >>
Dayan Viciedo homered and hit a go-ahead two-run single to finish with four RBIs, helping the Chicago White Sox rally for a 7-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.More >>
Shin-Soo Choo hit the go-ahead RBI single in the ninth inning to back Jeanmar Gomez's seven superb innings and lift the Cleveland Indians to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.More >>
Shin-Soo Choo hit the go-ahead RBI single in the ninth inning to back Jeanmar Gomez's seven superb innings and lift the Cleveland Indians to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.More >>
Monday, May 14 2012 3:01 PM EDT2012-05-14 19:01:30 GMT
By FREDERIC J. FROMMER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Roger Clemens' chief accuser finally took the stand Monday in the former pitcher's perjury trial, a make-or-break moment for the government. BrianMore >>
Roger Clemens' chief accuser finally took the stand Monday in the former pitcher's perjury trial, a make-or-break moment for the government.More >>
Justin Verlander struck out eight to win his fourth straight decision and the Detroit Tigers beat the ailing Oakland Athletics 3-1 on Sunday to salvage a series split.More >>
Justin Verlander struck out eight to win his fourth straight decision and the Detroit Tigers beat the ailing Oakland Athletics 3-1 on Sunday to salvage a series split.More >>
Sunday, May 13 2012 10:35 AM EDT2012-05-13 14:35:53 GMT
WYOMING, MI (TOLEDO NEWS NOW) - Just days after Northwood, OH Hostess workers found out the company may close their plant, more workers in Michigan learned of possible layoffs.WOOD TV reports approximatelyMore >>
David Coleman, Jr., 32, who played for the Jay County Panthers, was pronounced dead at St. Luke's Hospital, said Dr. Maneesha Pandey, deputy Lucas County coroner.More >>
LeBron James loves telling the story about his first MVP award.More >>
LeBron James spent two days trying to figure out the right words. An assistant jotted some ideas on notecards, which were ignored. So when the moment came to deliver his MVP acceptance speech, James spoke emotionally about...More >>
Embattled starter Josh Beckett did nothing to help restore his reputation Thursday night, getting booed off the field at Fenway Park in the third inning of Boston's 8-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians.More >>
Embattled starter Josh Beckett did nothing to help restore his reputation Thursday night, getting booed off the field at Fenway Park in the third inning of Boston's 8-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians.More >>
John Jaso lined a single over the head of Detroit's drawn-in infield in the eighth inning to drive in Michael Saunders with the tiebreaking run, Jason Vargas pitched eight strong innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the...More >>
John Jaso lined a single over the head of Detroit's drawn-in infield in the eighth inning to drive in Michael Saunders with the tiebreaking run, Jason Vargas pitched eight strong innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the...More >>
Jake Peavy coasted for six innings before giving up a run in the seventh and Adam Dunn homered, leading the Chicago White Sox to an easy 8-1 win over the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night and a split of...More >>
Jake Peavy coasted for six innings before giving up a run in the seventh and Adam Dunn homered, leading the Chicago White Sox to an easy 8-1 win over the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night and a split of...More >>
Wednesday, May 9 2012 9:22 PM EDT2012-05-10 01:22:50 GMT
Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Jacob Bell, who played at St. Ignatius, retired from the NFL Tuesday, citing Junior Seau's suicide. Bell, who also played for the Titans and Rams, told the St. LouisMore >>
Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Jacob Bell, who played at St. Ignatius, retired from the NFL Tuesday, citing Junior Seau's suicide.
Bell, who also played for the Titans and Rams, told the St. Louis Dispatch he no longer has the desire to play football.More >>
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert says "nothing in the NBA surprises" him, so he was not shocked when superstar LeBron James said he could envision playing again for Cleveland.More >>
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert says "nothing in the NBA surprises" him, so he was not shocked when superstar LeBron James said he could envision playing again for Cleveland.More >>
John Jaso's sacrifice fly capped a three-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.More >>
John Jaso's sacrifice fly capped a three-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.More >>
Shelley Duncan's RBI double in the eighth inning gave the Cleveland Indians a soggy 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night and a sweep of their day-night doubleheader.More >>
Shelley Duncan's RBI double in the eighth inning gave the Cleveland Indians a soggy 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night and a sweep of their day-night doubleheader.More >>
Prince Fielder homered and Rick Porcello pitched impressively into the seventh inning to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 3-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.More >>
Prince Fielder homered and Rick Porcello pitched impressively into the seventh inning to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 3-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.More >>
Ubaldo Jimenez pitched seven scoreless innings and the Cleveland Indians handed Yu Darvish his first major league loss in a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.More >>
Ubaldo Jimenez pitched seven scoreless innings and the Cleveland Indians handed Yu Darvish his first major league loss in a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.More >>
Friday, May 4 2012 3:21 PM EDT2012-05-04 19:21:43 GMT
By CASSANDRA VINOGRAD Associated Press LONDON (AP) - On a muddy field on the outskirts of London, Britain's military showed off a weapon Thursday it hopes it never has to use. The Rapier surface-to-airMore >>
On a muddy field on the outskirts of London, Britain's military showed off a weapon Thursday it hopes it never has to use.More >>
Friday, May 4 2012 1:36 PM EDT2012-05-04 17:36:01 GMT
A federal judge is scheduled Friday to sentence former Ohio State and NFL quarterback Art Schlichter (SHLEES'-tuhr) in a fraud case stemming from a million-dollar ticket-selling scheme.More >>
The painful saga of ex-Ohio State and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Art Schlichter came to a close Friday when a federal judge sentenced him to nearly 11 years in prison for scamming participants in what authorities called a million-dollar sports ticket scheme.More >>
Friday, May 4 2012 5:45 AM EDT2012-05-04 09:45:24 GMT
Detroit outfielder Delmon Young will be eligible to return from his seven-day suspension when the Tigers resume a homestand against the Chicago White Sox.More >>
Young has been sitting out since police say he yelled anti-Semitic epithets during a late-night, drunken tussle before he was arrested at a New York last week.More >>
Chicago, Ill (WOIO) - Johnny Damon's second game with the Indians lasted a lot longer than his first one, and the newest member of the Tribe contributed with a double and a run scored, but it was the long ball that separated the Indians from the White Sox once again.More >>
GamesOver.com says the suicide rate among NFL players is six times the national average - and it may be linked to a degenerative brain disease. Eight players have ended their lives since 1993.More >>
The suicide rate among NFL players is six times the national average, according to GamesOver.com - and it may be linked to a degenerative brain disease. Seven players have ended their pain and their own lives since 1993.More >>
Andy Pettitte looked like he wanted to be anywhere but on the witness stand in the Roger Clemens perjury trial.More >>
With two short answers, Andy Pettitte called into question the validity of his testimony against Roger Clemens, part of a discouraging day for prosecutors in the retrial of the seven-time Cy Young Award winner.More >>
New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has been suspended without pay for the entire 2012 season by the NFL, one of four players punished for participating in...More >>
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Pro Football Writer New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma was suspended without pay for the entire 2012 season by the NFL, one of four players punished Wednesday for...More >>
Tuesday, May 1 2012 5:15 AM EDT2012-05-01 09:15:00 GMT
TOLEDO, OH (TOLEDO NEWS NOW) - The Toledo Mud Hens series finale with the Gwinnett Braves was rained out on Monday night. The game will likely be made up with a doubleheader in Gwinnett in May. ToledoMore >>
The game will likely be made up with a doubleheader in Gwinnett in May.More >>
Sunday, April 29 2012 10:55 AM EDT2012-04-29 14:55:34 GMT
Four years from now, everyone will know who did the best in this year's NFL draft, which wrapped up Saturday after three days of prognostication. Determining who did best today is not nearly as easy, butMore >>
Four years from now, everyone will know who did the best in this year's NFL draft, which wrapped up Saturday after three days of prognostication. Today, giving grades is speculation, but that won't stop me from doing it. More >>
Friday, April 27 2012 9:45 AM EDT2012-04-27 13:45:45 GMT
Detroit Tigers slugger Delmon Young was arrested early this morning after he allegedly assaulted a man in front of a Midtown hotel, police sources told The Post. Cops were called to the hotel around 2:40More >>
Detroit Tigers outfielder Delmon Young was arrested in New York City early Friday while in town to play the Yankees, the New York Post reports.More >>
Friday, April 27 2012 5:15 AM EDT2012-04-27 09:15:20 GMT
By TOM WITHERSAP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) - The Cleveland Browns picked Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden at No. 22 in the NFL draft, a selection that could signal the endMore >>
The Cleveland Browns picked Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden at No. 22 in the NFL draft, a selection that could signal the end of Colt McCoy as a starter.More >>
Wednesday, April 25 2012 6:25 PM EDT2012-04-25 22:25:41 GMT
TOLEDO, OH (Toledo News Now) - The St. Francis Knights will name their new basketball coach tomorrow morning, and multiple sources have confirmed to Tsports they have hired Travis Lewis. Lewis has beenMore >>
The St. Francis Knights will name their new basketball coach tomorrow morning, and multiple sources have confirmed to Tsports they have hired Travis Lewis.More >>
Wednesday, April 25 2012 2:30 PM EDT2012-04-25 18:30:13 GMT
(RNN) – Here's how the first meeting between Robert Griffin III and Washington Redskins management will probably go down. "Welcome to the NFL RG3! So, we've pretty much traded away the future of thisMore >>
The former Baylor QB and Heisman Trophy winner has all the makings of an elite talent. But he will have to be really good to balance out what the Redskins gave up to get him. Like, "Ladies and gentlemen, your Super Bowl Champion MVP" good.More >>
CLEVELAND (AP) - Coming off one of their best road trips in franchise history, the Cleveland Indians want to establish something at home. At least for one night, that goal was accomplished. Derek LoweMore >>
Coming off one of their best road trips in franchise history, the Cleveland Indians want to establish something at home. At least for one night, that goal was accomplished.More >>
Tuesday, April 24 2012 8:23 PM EDT2012-04-25 00:23:01 GMT
The NBA announced on Tuesday that Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace -- the artist formerly known as Ron Artest -- has been suspended for seven games after his vicious elbow to the head of JamesMore >>
The NBA announced on Tuesday that Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace has been suspended for seven games after his vicious elbow to the head of James Harden.More >>
Tuesday, April 24 2012 1:54 PM EDT2012-04-24 17:54:11 GMT
It is nearly impossible to predict the NFL Draft. Analysts start trying to predict how the draft will go sometimes before the previous one is even over, and they still end up wrong. With the first roundMore >>
The 2012 NFL Draft starts Thursday. While it is nearly impossible to predict how the draft will go, it doesn't stop people from trying.More >>
Big Ten rivals Michigan and Illinois won their qualifying sessions Friday at the NCAA men's gymnastics meet to advance to the six-team final round.More >>
The NCAA men's gymnastics meet is not just to decide who will be this year's national champion. It is also a miniature preview of the upcoming U.S. Olympic trials.More >>
Wednesday, April 18 2012 4:51 PM EDT2012-04-18 20:51:18 GMT
The University of Toledo Men's Basketball team has been suspended from postseason play for the 2013 season by the NCAA. The school will also miss three regular season games and see its practice time reduced.More >>
Tuesday, April 17 2012 9:38 PM EDT2012-04-18 01:38:01 GMT
The Bowling Green Women's Basketball team has a new head coach. Jennifer Roos was introduced as head coach Tuesday in front of faculty, boosters, and the current team.More >>
Monday, April 16 2012 10:34 PM EDT2012-04-17 02:34:54 GMT
Bowling Green State University Director of Athletics Greg Christopher has announced that Jennifer Roos is the new head coach of the Falcon women's basketball program.More >>
There were very few surprises on Wednesday when Ohio State coach Urban Meyer disclosed the team's official two-deep roster through spring workouts.More >>
There were very few surprises on Wednesday when Ohio State coach Urban Meyer disclosed the team's official two-deep roster through spring workouts.More >>
For the second consecutive year, Ohio high schools have voted down a proposal that would have addressed the ongoing competitive balance problems between public and private teams, particularly in football.More >>
For the second consecutive year, Ohio high schools have voted down a proposal that would have addressed the ongoing competitive balance problems between public and private teams, particularly in football.More >>
Brian McCann homered and the Braves scored four runs in the third inning to beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-2 on Tuesday night, giving Johnny Cueto his first loss.More >>
Brian McCann homered and the Braves scored four runs in the third inning to beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-2 on Tuesday night, giving Johnny Cueto his first loss.More >>
Derek Lowe has lasted 16 seasons in the major leagues with one of the sharpest sinkers around, a simple pitch that has helped stabilize Cleveland's rotation.More >>
Derek Lowe has lasted 16 seasons in the major leagues with one of the sharpest sinkers around, a simple pitch that has helped stabilize Cleveland's rotation.More >>
Governor Rick Snyder says he's considering other ways to get a new international bridge built across the Detroit River. The Republican governor told reporters today that he still hopes the GOP-led House and Senate will...More >>
Miguel Cabrera, Ryan Raburn and Austin Jackson homered during an eight-run rally in the sixth inning Tuesday and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 10-8.More >>
Three Detroit home runs helped the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 10-8 yesterday. Miguel Cabrera, Ryan Raburn and Austin Jackson all went deep for the Tigers during an eight-run rally in the sixth inning. Chicago catcher...More >>
Miguel Cabrera, Ryan Raburn and Austin Jackson homered during an eight-run rally in the sixth inning Tuesday and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 10-8.More >>
Miguel Cabrera, Ryan Raburn and Austin Jackson homered during an eight-run rally in the sixth inning Tuesday and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 10-8.More >>
Arbitrator Shyam Das has finished hearing arguments from NFL and players' union lawyers on whether Commissioner Roger Goodell can discipline players for actions that occurred before the league's current labor...More >>
Arbitrator Shyam Das has finished hearing arguments from NFL and players' union lawyers on whether Commissioner Roger Goodell can discipline players for actions that occurred before the league's current labor...More >>
Brett Lawrie of the Toronto Blue Jays has been suspended for four games by Major League Baseball after he threw his batting helmet and it bounced off an umpire.More >>
Brett Lawrie of the Toronto Blue Jays has been suspended for four games by Major League Baseball after he threw his batting helmet and it bounced off an umpire.More >>
The wife of a fired Syracuse University assistant basketball coach claims ESPN trampled her reputation by broadcasting salacious and false stories about molestation claims against her husband.More >>
The wife of fired Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine claimed Wednesday that ESPN maliciously trampled her reputation by broadcasting salacious stories about her and about claims that her husband...More >>
A person familiar with the decision says VCU is joining the Atlantic 10 after deciding to leave the Colonial Athletic Association.More >>
Virginia Commonwealth University went from "VCWho" to the biggest story of the 2011 NCAA basketball tournament when it made an improbable run to the Final Four.More >>
Three Arkansas football players, including wide receivers Marquel Wade and Maudrecus Humphrey, have been arrested and charged with burglarizing dorm rooms.More >>
Three Arkansas football players, including wide receivers Marquel Wade and Maudrecus Humphrey, were arrested Saturday and charged with burglarizing dorm rooms.More >>
A judge has tossed out a defamation lawsuit against Syracuse University and men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim (BAY'-hym).More >>
A judge on Friday threw out a defamation lawsuit brought against Syracuse University and men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim by two men who said the Hall of Fame coach slandered them when he said their accusations of...More >>
By LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer It has taken college football's elite more than 100 years to be dragged toward a playoff system that will likely still only have a handful of teams.More >>
By LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer It has taken college football's elite more than 100 years to be dragged toward a playoff system that will likely still only have a handful of teams.More >>
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Major League Baseball would fund scholarships and exert greater influence over Division I college baseball under what would be an unprecedented partnership with the NCAA.More >>
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Major League Baseball would fund scholarships and exert greater influence over Division I college baseball under what would be an unprecedented partnership with the NCAA.More >>
Nebraska's assistant football coach Ron Brown says he won't testify at a public hearing on a proposed Lincoln ordinance to protect gay and transgender people from discrimination.More >>
Nebraska assistant football coach Ron Brown said he opposes a proposed Lincoln ordinance to protect gay and transgender people from discrimination, but he won't speak against it at Monday's public hearing.More >>
Arizona State's Trent Lockett, the team's leading scorer last season, says he will transfer to Marquette for his senior season to be closer to his mother, who has been diagnosed with cancer.More >>
Arizona State's Trent Lockett, the team's leading scorer last season, says he will transfer to Marquette for his senior season to be closer to his mother, who has been diagnosed with cancer.More >>
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