10 mins. ago
CHICAGO – It's been a decade since Matt Campbell took over a new college football program. That was in late 2015 when he left Toledo to become the head coach at Iowa State.
But his departure from the Cyclones had some new wrinkles as he made his way to Penn State. NIL and the transfer portal are both central parts of the college football landscape, meaning recruiting has changed drastically.
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While putting the Penn State roster together, Campbell and the staff leaned heavily on the portal. The Nittany Lions have 38 fresh faces coming in, including 24 who will re-join Campbell from Iowa State. But in addition to navigating the portal, NIL is also front and center in the early years of the revenue-sharing era.
To Campbell, though, that part of the equation not necessarily a challenge. It could also be a way to gain a better understanding of how a player can fit within a program – in multiple ways.
#state #Football
But his departure from the Cyclones had some new wrinkles as he made his way to Penn State. NIL and the transfer portal are both central parts of the college football landscape, meaning recruiting has changed drastically.
[ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ]
While putting the Penn State roster together, Campbell and the staff leaned heavily on the portal. The Nittany Lions have 38 fresh faces coming in, including 24 who will re-join Campbell from Iowa State. But in addition to navigating the portal, NIL is also front and center in the early years of the revenue-sharing era.
To Campbell, though, that part of the equation not necessarily a challenge. It could also be a way to gain a better understanding of how a player can fit within a program – in multiple ways.
#state #Football
22 hours ago
The Detroit Tigers made a significant roster change Tuesday, activating Javier Báez from the injured list and designating catcher Jake Rogers for ******* ignment.
Báez will immediately return to the lineup and start in center field, according to MLB.com's Jason Beck.
The move brings Báez back after a lengthy absence and ends Rogers' run on Detroit's active roster, at least for now.
Báez had been sidelined since late April before beginning a rehabilitation ******* ignment with Triple-A Toledo.
The 33-year-old was hitting .256 with two home runs, six RBIs and a .678 OPS in 78 at-bats before landing on the injured list. Detroit has increasingly used Báez as a center fielder, giving manager A.J. Hinch another athletic and versatile option in the outfield.
#detroit #injured #tigers #tuesday
Báez will immediately return to the lineup and start in center field, according to MLB.com's Jason Beck.
The move brings Báez back after a lengthy absence and ends Rogers' run on Detroit's active roster, at least for now.
Báez had been sidelined since late April before beginning a rehabilitation ******* ignment with Triple-A Toledo.
The 33-year-old was hitting .256 with two home runs, six RBIs and a .678 OPS in 78 at-bats before landing on the injured list. Detroit has increasingly used Báez as a center fielder, giving manager A.J. Hinch another athletic and versatile option in the outfield.
#detroit #injured #tigers #tuesday
23 hours ago
Detroit — Barring any unforeseen, last-second snag, Javier Báez is back.
"I'm anticipating him being available to us today in the big leagues," manager AJ Hinch said on his weekly segment on MLB Radio.
Báez, 33, hasn't played since severely spraining his ankle ducking and half-sliding trying to avoid a tag at first base in the Tigers' 5-2 loss at Atlanta on April 28.
"I don't know how I didn't break it," Báez said that night after preliminary imaging showed no fracture.
But it was a high-ankle sprain and the recovery process was slow. After having to be shut down from baseball activity for a stretch last month, he's been on a fast track back. He made two rehab starts at Low-A Lakeland before being transferred to Triple-A Toledo over the weekend.
#last #detroit #javier
"I'm anticipating him being available to us today in the big leagues," manager AJ Hinch said on his weekly segment on MLB Radio.
Báez, 33, hasn't played since severely spraining his ankle ducking and half-sliding trying to avoid a tag at first base in the Tigers' 5-2 loss at Atlanta on April 28.
"I don't know how I didn't break it," Báez said that night after preliminary imaging showed no fracture.
But it was a high-ankle sprain and the recovery process was slow. After having to be shut down from baseball activity for a stretch last month, he's been on a fast track back. He made two rehab starts at Low-A Lakeland before being transferred to Triple-A Toledo over the weekend.
#last #detroit #javier
1 day ago
Javier Báez is officially back with the Detroit Tigers.
Manager A.J. Hinch announced Tuesday on MLB Network Radio that Báez will be activated from the injured list, ending a lengthy absence that began April 29.
The veteran had been transferred to the 60-day injured list on June 11 before beginning a rehab ******* ignment with Triple-A Toledo.
Báez showed signs of life during his time with the Mud Hens, including a three-double performance that caught Hinch's attention.
Detroit initially appeared willing to give him additional rehab time, but his recent progress was enough for the club to bring him back.
#hinch
Manager A.J. Hinch announced Tuesday on MLB Network Radio that Báez will be activated from the injured list, ending a lengthy absence that began April 29.
The veteran had been transferred to the 60-day injured list on June 11 before beginning a rehab ******* ignment with Triple-A Toledo.
Báez showed signs of life during his time with the Mud Hens, including a three-double performance that caught Hinch's attention.
Detroit initially appeared willing to give him additional rehab time, but his recent progress was enough for the club to bring him back.
#hinch
5 days ago
A Detroit Tigers pitcher has suffered a setback in his rehab.
Right-hander Burch Smith exited his rehab outing for Triple-A Toledo two pitches into his relief appearance on Thursday, July 23. He threw two fastballs to begin the top of the seventh inning, showing visible discomfort on both pitches, before walking off the mound and talking with a trainer.
According to Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, Smith pulled himself out of the game with an apparent issue with his right shoulder. Smith will be evaluated for a potential injury in his shoulder and lat area, though the Tigers don't yet know the extent of the issue.
CHRISTIAN ROMO: A.J. Hinch doing whatever it takes for needed wins
"Obviously, it's never good when a guy has to call it off," he said. "So some concern there, but I don't have any update until he gets evaluated by a doctor."
#hinch #rehab
Right-hander Burch Smith exited his rehab outing for Triple-A Toledo two pitches into his relief appearance on Thursday, July 23. He threw two fastballs to begin the top of the seventh inning, showing visible discomfort on both pitches, before walking off the mound and talking with a trainer.
According to Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, Smith pulled himself out of the game with an apparent issue with his right shoulder. Smith will be evaluated for a potential injury in his shoulder and lat area, though the Tigers don't yet know the extent of the issue.
CHRISTIAN ROMO: A.J. Hinch doing whatever it takes for needed wins
"Obviously, it's never good when a guy has to call it off," he said. "So some concern there, but I don't have any update until he gets evaluated by a doctor."
#hinch #rehab
5 days ago
A Detroit Tigers pitcher has suffered a setback in his rehab.
Right-hander Burch Smith exited his rehab outing for Triple-A Toledo two pitches into his relief appearance on Thursday, July 23. He threw two fastballs to begin the top of the seventh inning, showing visible discomfort on both pitches, before walking off the mound and talking with a trainer.
According to Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, Smith pulled himself out of the game with an apparent issue with his right shoulder. Smith will be evaluated for a potential injury in his shoulder and lat area, though the Tigers don't yet know the extent of the issue.
CHRISTIAN ROMO: A.J. Hinch doing whatever it takes for needed wins
"Obviously, it's never good when a guy has to call it off," he said. "So some concern there, but I don't have any update until he gets evaluated by a doctor."
#smith
Right-hander Burch Smith exited his rehab outing for Triple-A Toledo two pitches into his relief appearance on Thursday, July 23. He threw two fastballs to begin the top of the seventh inning, showing visible discomfort on both pitches, before walking off the mound and talking with a trainer.
According to Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, Smith pulled himself out of the game with an apparent issue with his right shoulder. Smith will be evaluated for a potential injury in his shoulder and lat area, though the Tigers don't yet know the extent of the issue.
CHRISTIAN ROMO: A.J. Hinch doing whatever it takes for needed wins
"Obviously, it's never good when a guy has to call it off," he said. "So some concern there, but I don't have any update until he gets evaluated by a doctor."
#smith
6 days ago
Another tournament, another triumph for local baseball players.
The Mafia Baseball Club, a Pacific Northwest team, won their ticket to play in the Babe Ruth World Series. On July 13-17, the Mafia Baseball Club was the top finishing team in the Pacific Northwest Regional Tournament in Calgary, Alberta. Now, they're going to Branson, Missouri. The Babe Ruth World Series is scheduled to begin on July 27 and run through August 5.
The Mafia Baseball Club of Oregon was formed in the summer of 2025 and is coached by Luke Roth and Mateo Vodjansky. Many of the Clatsop County athletes are familiar with Roth since his company, Mid-Major Media, that publishes on social media, covers many of the 4A-1A athletes throughout the state of Oregon. Roth said he started Mid-Major Media with the intention of highlighting the underrepresented athletes in smaller schools and communities across the state. His company is also a sponsor of the Mafia Baseball Club.
Mafia Baseball Club has roots in both Toledo, Washington and Northwest Oregon. The 2026 team features local athletes from Astoria, Warrenton, Seaside and Knappa, among others. Oliver Stevens (Knappa), Zephan Pierce (Warrenton), Sam Schacher (Astoria), Dallas Norris (Astoria) and Hayden Halsen (Seaside) all have spent parts of their summer playing with the team.
The graduated senior Pierce from Warrenton High School and incoming Knappa High School senior Stevens, had strong regional performances as both a pitcher and catcher. At the regional tournament in Calgary, Stevens spun a total of 7.2 innings and struck out 8, while Pierce hit .333 and had a .429 on base percentage.
#mafia #athletes
The Mafia Baseball Club, a Pacific Northwest team, won their ticket to play in the Babe Ruth World Series. On July 13-17, the Mafia Baseball Club was the top finishing team in the Pacific Northwest Regional Tournament in Calgary, Alberta. Now, they're going to Branson, Missouri. The Babe Ruth World Series is scheduled to begin on July 27 and run through August 5.
The Mafia Baseball Club of Oregon was formed in the summer of 2025 and is coached by Luke Roth and Mateo Vodjansky. Many of the Clatsop County athletes are familiar with Roth since his company, Mid-Major Media, that publishes on social media, covers many of the 4A-1A athletes throughout the state of Oregon. Roth said he started Mid-Major Media with the intention of highlighting the underrepresented athletes in smaller schools and communities across the state. His company is also a sponsor of the Mafia Baseball Club.
Mafia Baseball Club has roots in both Toledo, Washington and Northwest Oregon. The 2026 team features local athletes from Astoria, Warrenton, Seaside and Knappa, among others. Oliver Stevens (Knappa), Zephan Pierce (Warrenton), Sam Schacher (Astoria), Dallas Norris (Astoria) and Hayden Halsen (Seaside) all have spent parts of their summer playing with the team.
The graduated senior Pierce from Warrenton High School and incoming Knappa High School senior Stevens, had strong regional performances as both a pitcher and catcher. At the regional tournament in Calgary, Stevens spun a total of 7.2 innings and struck out 8, while Pierce hit .333 and had a .429 on base percentage.
#mafia #athletes
6 days ago
The Detroit Tigers have released a veteran catcher.
The Tigers released nine-year veteran Tomás Nido from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, July 21. In his place, the Tigers signed veteran catcher Carlos Pérez to a minor-league deal on Wednesday, July 22, ******* igning him to Toledo.
Nido, who made his MLB debut with the New York Mets in 2017, originally signed a contract with the Tigers on Sept. 17, 2024. Nido appeared in 10 games for the Tigers in 2025, putting up a .704 OPS in 37 plate appearances in April and May.
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He re-signed with the Tigers ahead of the 2025 season and played 43 games with Toledo, but didn't break through to the majors as Eduardo Valencia emerged as the team's backup catcher during All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler's brief injury spell.
#tigers #keider
The Tigers released nine-year veteran Tomás Nido from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, July 21. In his place, the Tigers signed veteran catcher Carlos Pérez to a minor-league deal on Wednesday, July 22, ******* igning him to Toledo.
Nido, who made his MLB debut with the New York Mets in 2017, originally signed a contract with the Tigers on Sept. 17, 2024. Nido appeared in 10 games for the Tigers in 2025, putting up a .704 OPS in 37 plate appearances in April and May.
KEIDER: Let's fully appreciate what Keider Montero is doing for surging Tigers
He re-signed with the Tigers ahead of the 2025 season and played 43 games with Toledo, but didn't break through to the majors as Eduardo Valencia emerged as the team's backup catcher during All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler's brief injury spell.
#tigers #keider
6 days ago
The Detroit Tigers have released a veteran catcher.
The Tigers released nine-year veteran Tomás Nido from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, July 21. In his place, the Tigers signed veteran catcher Carlos Pérez to a minor-league deal on Wednesday, July 22, ****** igning him to Toledo.
Nido, who made his MLB debut with the New York Mets in 2017, originally signed a contract with the Tigers on Sept. 17, 2024. Nido appeared in 10 games for the Tigers in 2025, putting up a .704 OPS in 37 plate appearances in April and May.
KEIDER: Let's fully appreciate what Keider Montero is doing for surging Tigers
#toledo
The Tigers released nine-year veteran Tomás Nido from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, July 21. In his place, the Tigers signed veteran catcher Carlos Pérez to a minor-league deal on Wednesday, July 22, ****** igning him to Toledo.
Nido, who made his MLB debut with the New York Mets in 2017, originally signed a contract with the Tigers on Sept. 17, 2024. Nido appeared in 10 games for the Tigers in 2025, putting up a .704 OPS in 37 plate appearances in April and May.
KEIDER: Let's fully appreciate what Keider Montero is doing for surging Tigers
#toledo
7 days ago
A popular college football social media account believes the Spartans will reach a bowl game for the first time in five seasons.
CFB Home -- a social media account with nearly 125,000 followers on X -- released their game-by-game predictions for the Spartans this upcoming season, and they are higher on Michigan State than most. CFB Home has Michigan State finishing the 2026 season with a 6-6 overall record and 4-5 mark in Big Ten play.
CFB Home has Michigan State opening the year with a pair of victories over Toledo and Eastern Michigan. From there, they see the Spartans dropping a pair of games against Notre Dame and Nebraska before winning ripping off three straight wins against Wisconsin, Illinois and Northwestern.
Michigan State is sitting at 5-2 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play following this impressive three-game winning streak. But from there, things get rough, with CFB Home predicting four straight losses against UCLA, Michigan, Washington and Oregon. Luckily, Michigan State is able to beat to Rutgers on the final game of the season to reach bowl eligibility.
Michigan State is entering the season with low expectations. The Spartans' wins over/under total is set at 4.5, meaning CFB Home has the Spartans clearing the over by two games this fall.
#home #Social
CFB Home -- a social media account with nearly 125,000 followers on X -- released their game-by-game predictions for the Spartans this upcoming season, and they are higher on Michigan State than most. CFB Home has Michigan State finishing the 2026 season with a 6-6 overall record and 4-5 mark in Big Ten play.
CFB Home has Michigan State opening the year with a pair of victories over Toledo and Eastern Michigan. From there, they see the Spartans dropping a pair of games against Notre Dame and Nebraska before winning ripping off three straight wins against Wisconsin, Illinois and Northwestern.
Michigan State is sitting at 5-2 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play following this impressive three-game winning streak. But from there, things get rough, with CFB Home predicting four straight losses against UCLA, Michigan, Washington and Oregon. Luckily, Michigan State is able to beat to Rutgers on the final game of the season to reach bowl eligibility.
Michigan State is entering the season with low expectations. The Spartans' wins over/under total is set at 4.5, meaning CFB Home has the Spartans clearing the over by two games this fall.
#home #Social
7 days ago
CHICAGO — The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list with right flexor inflammation.
Flaherty pitched four innings in an 8-6 victory at the Chicago Cubs. He allowed three runs and four hits.
The 30-year-old Flaherty is 3-8 with a 4.59 ERA in 19 starts this season. He finalized a two-year, $35 million contract with Detroit in February 2025.
"It wasn't a clear-cut IL when we woke up this morning, and then as the day went on and the more (opinions) we got, the more we realized he wasn't going to pitch in five or six days," manager A.J. Hinch said.
Ty Madden was recalled from Triple-A Toledo, putting a fresh arm in Detroit's weary bullpen. The right-hander replaced Framber Valdez with two outs in the first and pitched 3 1/3 innings of one-run ball in an 11-2 loss at Wrigley Field.
#right #wasn 't
Flaherty pitched four innings in an 8-6 victory at the Chicago Cubs. He allowed three runs and four hits.
The 30-year-old Flaherty is 3-8 with a 4.59 ERA in 19 starts this season. He finalized a two-year, $35 million contract with Detroit in February 2025.
"It wasn't a clear-cut IL when we woke up this morning, and then as the day went on and the more (opinions) we got, the more we realized he wasn't going to pitch in five or six days," manager A.J. Hinch said.
Ty Madden was recalled from Triple-A Toledo, putting a fresh arm in Detroit's weary bullpen. The right-hander replaced Framber Valdez with two outs in the first and pitched 3 1/3 innings of one-run ball in an 11-2 loss at Wrigley Field.
#right #wasn 't
7 days ago
Michigan State football is set to play a pair of Mid-American Conference (MAC) teams this fall -- so where do they rank in their league's preseason poll?
The MAC held its annual preseason media day event on Wednesday, which meant the coaches preseason poll was released as well. The Spartans are set to open the season against Toledo and then play Eastern Michigan the following week, which got me personally wondering how those teams stack up against their peers.
In the eyes of the coaches, Toledo came in as the preseason No. 3 team in the MAC behind only Western Michigan and Miami (OH). Eastern Michigan was a few spots lower in the poll, ranking at No. 7 in the preseason poll.
Michigan State currently sits as a 11.5-point favorite over Toledo in the season-opener on September 4 from Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich. The betting line for the Spartans' matchup against Eastern Michigan on September 12 has not yet been released, but one would ****** ume that number would be higher than the line for the Spartans-Rockets matchup.
Toledo is annually a top team in the MAC but is going through a coaching change that could shift where they typically land in the standings. Eastern Michigan is also became a regular middle-to-upper-tier team in the MAC under head coach Chris Creighton. So these rankings in the preseason poll align with what we have come to expect from both schools.
#poll #state
The MAC held its annual preseason media day event on Wednesday, which meant the coaches preseason poll was released as well. The Spartans are set to open the season against Toledo and then play Eastern Michigan the following week, which got me personally wondering how those teams stack up against their peers.
In the eyes of the coaches, Toledo came in as the preseason No. 3 team in the MAC behind only Western Michigan and Miami (OH). Eastern Michigan was a few spots lower in the poll, ranking at No. 7 in the preseason poll.
Michigan State currently sits as a 11.5-point favorite over Toledo in the season-opener on September 4 from Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich. The betting line for the Spartans' matchup against Eastern Michigan on September 12 has not yet been released, but one would ****** ume that number would be higher than the line for the Spartans-Rockets matchup.
Toledo is annually a top team in the MAC but is going through a coaching change that could shift where they typically land in the standings. Eastern Michigan is also became a regular middle-to-upper-tier team in the MAC under head coach Chris Creighton. So these rankings in the preseason poll align with what we have come to expect from both schools.
#poll #state
8 days ago
The NBA summer league is all about opportunity. It's important for everybody to get their chances in Las Vegas to show off their skill and earn a chance to play this game at a professional level.
For the Philadelphia 76ers, their main focus was on rookie Labaron Philon Jr. and second-year big man Johni Broome, but an undrafted guard showed what he could do and cashed in on his time in Vegas.
Dante Maddox Jr., undrafted out of Xavier, will sign with Olimpia Milano in Italy. He averaged 15.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.0 ****** ists while shooting 35.5% from deep. He showed off his knack for scoring the ball and being able to knock down the 3-pointer on high volume for the Sixers while in Las Vegas.
Maddox played for Cal State Fullerton, Toledo, and Xavier during his collegiate career. He shot 40.3% from deep on 4.0 attempts across 140 games with 81 starts. He will now look to carry that production overseas and take advantage of his new opportunity.
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Sixers summer league standout signs to play professionally overseas
#vegas #maddox #xavier #summer
For the Philadelphia 76ers, their main focus was on rookie Labaron Philon Jr. and second-year big man Johni Broome, but an undrafted guard showed what he could do and cashed in on his time in Vegas.
Dante Maddox Jr., undrafted out of Xavier, will sign with Olimpia Milano in Italy. He averaged 15.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.0 ****** ists while shooting 35.5% from deep. He showed off his knack for scoring the ball and being able to knock down the 3-pointer on high volume for the Sixers while in Las Vegas.
Maddox played for Cal State Fullerton, Toledo, and Xavier during his collegiate career. He shot 40.3% from deep on 4.0 attempts across 140 games with 81 starts. He will now look to carry that production overseas and take advantage of his new opportunity.
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Sixers summer league standout signs to play professionally overseas
#vegas #maddox #xavier #summer
15 days ago
In one of, if not THE most important “bean sponsored” bowl games in history, Louisville walked into Del Boca Vista (IYKYK), and was laying the smack down on the entire city of Toledo early. Focusing on the ground game, the Cards were hitting the Rockets with the law services of ‘Brown & Brown’ and they had no recourse for the evidence they continued to provide the country as one of the best one-two combos in the nation.
Eventually, the Rockets got some of the bean fuel in their system and starting blasting off some chunk plays to inch back a little closer and make it a one score game late. Nerves, anxiety, stress, bean regret….all of it disappeared with one run.
With roughly five minutes remaining in the game, and Cards holding onto a 21-14 lead, Isaac Brown “turned on the gas” and delivered a 54 yard scramble all the way to the endzone to help seal the game. Both Brown’s ended up with over 100 yards on the ground and Toledo did not get to enjoy the post-game bean celebration they so desperately desired.
Eventually, the Rockets got some of the bean fuel in their system and starting blasting off some chunk plays to inch back a little closer and make it a one score game late. Nerves, anxiety, stress, bean regret….all of it disappeared with one run.
With roughly five minutes remaining in the game, and Cards holding onto a 21-14 lead, Isaac Brown “turned on the gas” and delivered a 54 yard scramble all the way to the endzone to help seal the game. Both Brown’s ended up with over 100 yards on the ground and Toledo did not get to enjoy the post-game bean celebration they so desperately desired.
16 days ago
Here is the week-by-week 2026 schedule for central Ohio high school football. Schedules were obtained from area schools and are subject to change.
Fairbanks at North Robinson Colonel Crawford; Harvest Prep at Versailles
Africentric at Groveport; Amanda-Clearcreek at West Jefferson; Bellville Clear Fork at Granville; Berlin Center Western Reserve at Whetstone; Berne Union at Bidwell River Valley; Bloom-Carroll at Caledonia River Valley; Bucyrus Wynford at Cardington; Canal Winchester at Grove City; Centennial at Grandview Heights; Centerburg at Utica; Chillicothe Southeastern at Fairfield Christian; Circleville at Chillicothe; Dalton at Danville; Dayton Dunbar at Briggs; Delaware at Buckeye Valley; Dublin Coffman at Hartley; Dublin Scioto at Thomas Worthington; East Knox at Northridge; Eastmoor Academy vs. Ready at Fortress Obetz; Fisher Catholic at Belpre; Franklin Heights at West; Fredericktown at Highland; Hamilton Township at Whitehall; Heath at Duncan Falls Philo; Hilliard Bradley at Big Walnut; Hilliard Darby at Lancaster; Huntington at Newark Catholic; KIPP Columbus at Beechcroft; Liberty Union at Woodsfield Monroe Central; Licking Heights at Newark; Linden-McKinley at Bexley; Logan Elm at Chillicothe Zane Trace; Madison-Plains at Westfall; Mansfield Senior at Hilliard Davidson; Marion Pleasant at North Union; Martins Ferry at Mount Gilead; Marysville at Westerville North; Millersport at Portsmouth Sciotoville East; Mount Vernon at Marion Harding; New Albany at London; New Lexington at Fairfield Union; Northland at Columbus Academy; Olentangy Liberty vs. Lakewood St. Edward at Lakewood; Olentangy Orange at Olentangy Berlin; Pickerington Central at Gahanna; Pickerington North at Troy; Reynoldsburg at Toledo Whitmer; St. Charles at Central Crossing; South at Mifflin; Thornville Sheridan at Licking Valley; Upper Arlington at Olentangy; Vermilion at Johnstown; Walnut Ridge at East; Watkins Memorial at Worthington Kilbourne; Watterson at Whitehouse Anthony Wayne; West Liberty-Salem at Jonathan Alder; Westerville Central at Marion-Franklin; Westerville South at Dublin Jerome; Westland at Teays Valley; Worthington Christian at Grove City Christian; Youngstown Ursuline at DeSales; Zanesville West Muskingum at Lakewood
Independence vs. Dayton Meadowdale at Welcome Stadium; Columbus Crusaders at Byron Center (Michigan) Grand Valley Christian
Beechcroft at Independence; Berne Union at Chillicothe Huntington; Bexley at Worthington Christian; Big Walnut at Dublin Coffman; Briggs at Dublin Scioto; Buckeye Valley at Africentric; Bucyrus Wynford at East Knox; Canal Winchester at New Albany; Cardington at Sycamore Mohawk; Centerburg at Johnstown; Cincinnati Aiken at Northland; Circleville at Washington Court House; Cleveland Glenville at Olentangy Liberty; Cleveland St. Ignatius at Pickerington North; Danville at Utica; DeSales at Walnut Ridge; East at Whitehall; Eastmoor Academy at Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy; Franklin Heights at Linden-McKi
Fairbanks at North Robinson Colonel Crawford; Harvest Prep at Versailles
Africentric at Groveport; Amanda-Clearcreek at West Jefferson; Bellville Clear Fork at Granville; Berlin Center Western Reserve at Whetstone; Berne Union at Bidwell River Valley; Bloom-Carroll at Caledonia River Valley; Bucyrus Wynford at Cardington; Canal Winchester at Grove City; Centennial at Grandview Heights; Centerburg at Utica; Chillicothe Southeastern at Fairfield Christian; Circleville at Chillicothe; Dalton at Danville; Dayton Dunbar at Briggs; Delaware at Buckeye Valley; Dublin Coffman at Hartley; Dublin Scioto at Thomas Worthington; East Knox at Northridge; Eastmoor Academy vs. Ready at Fortress Obetz; Fisher Catholic at Belpre; Franklin Heights at West; Fredericktown at Highland; Hamilton Township at Whitehall; Heath at Duncan Falls Philo; Hilliard Bradley at Big Walnut; Hilliard Darby at Lancaster; Huntington at Newark Catholic; KIPP Columbus at Beechcroft; Liberty Union at Woodsfield Monroe Central; Licking Heights at Newark; Linden-McKinley at Bexley; Logan Elm at Chillicothe Zane Trace; Madison-Plains at Westfall; Mansfield Senior at Hilliard Davidson; Marion Pleasant at North Union; Martins Ferry at Mount Gilead; Marysville at Westerville North; Millersport at Portsmouth Sciotoville East; Mount Vernon at Marion Harding; New Albany at London; New Lexington at Fairfield Union; Northland at Columbus Academy; Olentangy Liberty vs. Lakewood St. Edward at Lakewood; Olentangy Orange at Olentangy Berlin; Pickerington Central at Gahanna; Pickerington North at Troy; Reynoldsburg at Toledo Whitmer; St. Charles at Central Crossing; South at Mifflin; Thornville Sheridan at Licking Valley; Upper Arlington at Olentangy; Vermilion at Johnstown; Walnut Ridge at East; Watkins Memorial at Worthington Kilbourne; Watterson at Whitehouse Anthony Wayne; West Liberty-Salem at Jonathan Alder; Westerville Central at Marion-Franklin; Westerville South at Dublin Jerome; Westland at Teays Valley; Worthington Christian at Grove City Christian; Youngstown Ursuline at DeSales; Zanesville West Muskingum at Lakewood
Independence vs. Dayton Meadowdale at Welcome Stadium; Columbus Crusaders at Byron Center (Michigan) Grand Valley Christian
Beechcroft at Independence; Berne Union at Chillicothe Huntington; Bexley at Worthington Christian; Big Walnut at Dublin Coffman; Briggs at Dublin Scioto; Buckeye Valley at Africentric; Bucyrus Wynford at East Knox; Canal Winchester at New Albany; Cardington at Sycamore Mohawk; Centerburg at Johnstown; Cincinnati Aiken at Northland; Circleville at Washington Court House; Cleveland Glenville at Olentangy Liberty; Cleveland St. Ignatius at Pickerington North; Danville at Utica; DeSales at Walnut Ridge; East at Whitehall; Eastmoor Academy at Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy; Franklin Heights at Linden-McKi
19 days ago
The Grand Rapids Griffins signed former Michigan Wolverines captain Nolan Moyle on Friday to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season.
Moyle, a 27-year-old native of Royal Oak, made his AHL debut with the Griffins on Nov. 12, 2025, and finished with two points (1-1—2), 15 penalty minutes and a plus-five rating in 16 games with Grand Rapids, the top minor-league affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings.
The 6-foot-2, 198-pound forward also had 10 points (5-5—10) in nine games with the ECHL's Toledo Walleye, and eight points (1-7—8) in six appearances with EC-KAC in the ICEHL (Austria's top pro league).
Moyle spent five seasons at Michigan from 2018-23, serving as captain as a fifth-year senior in 2022-23.
Moyle became a two-time Big Ten champion with the Wolverines (2021-22, 2022-23) and accumulated 46 points (24-22—46), 156 penalty minutes and a plus-15 rating in 164 career games.
Moyle, a 27-year-old native of Royal Oak, made his AHL debut with the Griffins on Nov. 12, 2025, and finished with two points (1-1—2), 15 penalty minutes and a plus-five rating in 16 games with Grand Rapids, the top minor-league affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings.
The 6-foot-2, 198-pound forward also had 10 points (5-5—10) in nine games with the ECHL's Toledo Walleye, and eight points (1-7—8) in six appearances with EC-KAC in the ICEHL (Austria's top pro league).
Moyle spent five seasons at Michigan from 2018-23, serving as captain as a fifth-year senior in 2022-23.
Moyle became a two-time Big Ten champion with the Wolverines (2021-22, 2022-23) and accumulated 46 points (24-22—46), 156 penalty minutes and a plus-15 rating in 164 career games.
20 days ago
With a market cap of $26.2 billion, Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD) is a leading global provider of precision instruments and services, recognized for its innovation and strong market leadership across a wide range of industries, including life sciences, food, and chemicals. With products sold in more than 140 countries and a direct presence in approximately 40 countries, the company supports critical research, quality control, and manufacturing processes through an extensive global sales and service network.
The Greifensee, Switzerland-based company is set to unveil its fiscal Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, Jul. 30. Ahead of the event, ******* ysts forecast MTD to post an adjusted EPS of $10.78, a growth of 6.8% from $10.09 in the same quarter last year. The company has surpassed Wall Street's bottom-line projections in each of the past four quarters.
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20 days ago
Detroit Tigers catcher Eduardo Valencia couldn't have hoped for a better result in his first MLB at-bat.
Thanks to some power from unexpected sources, the Tigers beat the Athletics 4-1 on Thursday, July 9, at Comerica Park in Detroit. The win marked a sweep of the A's, the Tigers' fifth straight win and seventh in the past eight games – helped in part by Valencia's seventh-inning solo home run in his first MLB at-bat.
Valencia, who the Tigers called up from Triple-A Toledo earlier in the day to replace an injured Dillon Dingler, started the game on the bench with Jake Rogers getting the catching duties. But with the A's bringing in lefty reliever Hogan Harris in the seventh inning, Valencia got the call to pinch hit for designated hitter Kerry Carpenter, and the rookie sent a 2-1 fastball 425 feet into center field for his first ever hit, RBI, run and home run – all in the same swing.
The Tigers got power production from the bottom of the lineup, with Valencia, Rogers and shortstop Zach McKinstry all registering home runs. But the most emotional hit of the night came from the rookie Valencia, who became the 10th Tigers player to hit a home run in his first career at-bat (and the first since outfielder Akil Baddoo in 2021).
THE CALL-UP: Detroit Tigers DFA Jahmai Jones, call up Eduardo Valencia for MLB debut
Thanks to some power from unexpected sources, the Tigers beat the Athletics 4-1 on Thursday, July 9, at Comerica Park in Detroit. The win marked a sweep of the A's, the Tigers' fifth straight win and seventh in the past eight games – helped in part by Valencia's seventh-inning solo home run in his first MLB at-bat.
Valencia, who the Tigers called up from Triple-A Toledo earlier in the day to replace an injured Dillon Dingler, started the game on the bench with Jake Rogers getting the catching duties. But with the A's bringing in lefty reliever Hogan Harris in the seventh inning, Valencia got the call to pinch hit for designated hitter Kerry Carpenter, and the rookie sent a 2-1 fastball 425 feet into center field for his first ever hit, RBI, run and home run – all in the same swing.
The Tigers got power production from the bottom of the lineup, with Valencia, Rogers and shortstop Zach McKinstry all registering home runs. But the most emotional hit of the night came from the rookie Valencia, who became the 10th Tigers player to hit a home run in his first career at-bat (and the first since outfielder Akil Baddoo in 2021).
THE CALL-UP: Detroit Tigers DFA Jahmai Jones, call up Eduardo Valencia for MLB debut
20 days ago
Detroit Tigers catcher Eduardo Valencia couldn't have hoped for a better result in his first MLB at-bat.
Thanks to some power from unexpected sources, the Tigers beat the Athletics 4-1 on Thursday, July 9, at Comerica Park in Detroit. The win marked a sweep of the A's, the Tigers' fifth straight win and seventh in the past eight games – helped in part by Valencia's seventh-inning solo home run in his first MLB at-bat.
Valencia, who the Tigers called up from Triple-A Toledo earlier in the day to replace an injured Dillon Dingler, started the game on the bench with Jake Rogers getting the catching duties. But with the A's bringing in lefty reliever Hogan Harris in the seventh inning, Valencia got the call to pinch hit for designated hitter Kerry Carpenter, and the rookie sent a 2-1 fastball 425 feet into center field for his first ever hit, RBI, run and home run – all in the same swing.
The Tigers got power production from the bottom of the lineup, with Valencia, Rogers and shortstop Zach McKinstry all registering home runs. But the most emotional hit of the night came from the rookie Valencia, who became the 10th Tigers player to hit a home run in his first career at-bat (and the first since outfielder Akil Baddoo in 2021).
THE CALL-UP: Detroit Tigers DFA Jahmai Jones, call up Eduardo Valencia for MLB debut
Thanks to some power from unexpected sources, the Tigers beat the Athletics 4-1 on Thursday, July 9, at Comerica Park in Detroit. The win marked a sweep of the A's, the Tigers' fifth straight win and seventh in the past eight games – helped in part by Valencia's seventh-inning solo home run in his first MLB at-bat.
Valencia, who the Tigers called up from Triple-A Toledo earlier in the day to replace an injured Dillon Dingler, started the game on the bench with Jake Rogers getting the catching duties. But with the A's bringing in lefty reliever Hogan Harris in the seventh inning, Valencia got the call to pinch hit for designated hitter Kerry Carpenter, and the rookie sent a 2-1 fastball 425 feet into center field for his first ever hit, RBI, run and home run – all in the same swing.
The Tigers got power production from the bottom of the lineup, with Valencia, Rogers and shortstop Zach McKinstry all registering home runs. But the most emotional hit of the night came from the rookie Valencia, who became the 10th Tigers player to hit a home run in his first career at-bat (and the first since outfielder Akil Baddoo in 2021).
THE CALL-UP: Detroit Tigers DFA Jahmai Jones, call up Eduardo Valencia for MLB debut
20 days ago
Guard Dante Maddox Jr. scored a team-high 21 points on 7-of-13 from the field and 4-of-6 from 3-point range in 31 minutes to lead the Philadelphia Sixers to a 101-93 win against the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
Maddox added four rebounds and a steal. It was the first NBA Summer League game for both teams.
Maddox, who averaged 7.3 points per game in 34 games for the Xavier Musketeers as a senior during the 2024-25 season, played for Okapi Aalst in Belgium last season.
In May, he was named 2025–26 BNXT League MVP.
Maddox also played two seasons at Cal State Fullerton and two seasons at Toledo.
Maddox added four rebounds and a steal. It was the first NBA Summer League game for both teams.
Maddox, who averaged 7.3 points per game in 34 games for the Xavier Musketeers as a senior during the 2024-25 season, played for Okapi Aalst in Belgium last season.
In May, he was named 2025–26 BNXT League MVP.
Maddox also played two seasons at Cal State Fullerton and two seasons at Toledo.
20 days ago
Perhaps better late than never.
Infielder Max Anderson, a Detroit Tigers infield prospect at Triple-A Toledo, is headed to the All-Star Futures Game this weekend in Philadelphia. He replaces Thayron Liranzo, a first baseman/catcher at Double-A Erie as the Tigers representative. Liranzo is on the injured list with a left finger laceration.
Anderson, 24, appears to be a worthy replacement. In 57 games between Toledo and Single-A Lakeland (he played five games there on a rehabilitation ***** ignment), Anderson is hitting .307 with 11 home runs, 36 RBIs and an .871 OPS while playing both second and third base.
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A second-round pick out of Nebraska, Anderson is part of the Tigers' 2023 MLB Draft haul that includes outfielder Max Clark (No. 3 overall pick, and No. 14 overall prospect according to Baseball America) and shortstop Kevin McGonigle, who is in an All-Star as a rookie with the Tigers.
Infielder Max Anderson, a Detroit Tigers infield prospect at Triple-A Toledo, is headed to the All-Star Futures Game this weekend in Philadelphia. He replaces Thayron Liranzo, a first baseman/catcher at Double-A Erie as the Tigers representative. Liranzo is on the injured list with a left finger laceration.
Anderson, 24, appears to be a worthy replacement. In 57 games between Toledo and Single-A Lakeland (he played five games there on a rehabilitation ***** ignment), Anderson is hitting .307 with 11 home runs, 36 RBIs and an .871 OPS while playing both second and third base.
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A second-round pick out of Nebraska, Anderson is part of the Tigers' 2023 MLB Draft haul that includes outfielder Max Clark (No. 3 overall pick, and No. 14 overall prospect according to Baseball America) and shortstop Kevin McGonigle, who is in an All-Star as a rookie with the Tigers.
21 days ago
Michigan State faces grim outlook in Pat Fitzgerald's first season in return to Big Ten originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Rebuilding a college football program in the transfer portal era is a daunting task. Attempting a massive culture reset in the middle of the deepest, most unforgiving conference in the sport is an entirely different nightmare.
For Michigan State fans hoping for a rapid resurgence in 2026, the latest national projections serve as a harsh, unyielding reality check. According to the 2026 game picks and win-loss predictions from CBS Sports ****** yst Brad Crawford, the Spartans are projected to suffer a dismal 3-9 overall record, managing a catastrophic 1-8 mark in Big Ten play.
The only silver lining for Michigan State in 2026 might be September in Pat Fitzgerald's first season in East Lansing. Crawford’s model projects the Spartans will secure non-conference victories against Toledo and Eastern Michigan, padding their early win total.
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Rebuilding a college football program in the transfer portal era is a daunting task. Attempting a massive culture reset in the middle of the deepest, most unforgiving conference in the sport is an entirely different nightmare.
For Michigan State fans hoping for a rapid resurgence in 2026, the latest national projections serve as a harsh, unyielding reality check. According to the 2026 game picks and win-loss predictions from CBS Sports ****** yst Brad Crawford, the Spartans are projected to suffer a dismal 3-9 overall record, managing a catastrophic 1-8 mark in Big Ten play.
The only silver lining for Michigan State in 2026 might be September in Pat Fitzgerald's first season in East Lansing. Crawford’s model projects the Spartans will secure non-conference victories against Toledo and Eastern Michigan, padding their early win total.
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21 days ago
Social media influencer and content creator Ayzia J Toledo has died at the age of 22 following a tragic car crash in New Jersey.
Authorities said the vehicle left the road, overturned, and struck a tree, killing Ayzia and her friend Henrietta Carter, 22.
Known for her lifestyle and modeling content, Ayzia had amassed more than 300,000 followers across social media, with her death sparking an outpouring of tributes from family, friends, and fans of the influencer.
A popular young content creator has died following a tragic car crash in New Jersey, authorities have confirmed.
According to local law enforcement, per reports, 22-year-old Ayzia J. Toledo was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Sunday night. Investigators said the vehicle veered off the roadway, overturned, and collided with a tree.
Authorities said the vehicle left the road, overturned, and struck a tree, killing Ayzia and her friend Henrietta Carter, 22.
Known for her lifestyle and modeling content, Ayzia had amassed more than 300,000 followers across social media, with her death sparking an outpouring of tributes from family, friends, and fans of the influencer.
A popular young content creator has died following a tragic car crash in New Jersey, authorities have confirmed.
According to local law enforcement, per reports, 22-year-old Ayzia J. Toledo was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Sunday night. Investigators said the vehicle veered off the roadway, overturned, and collided with a tree.
21 days ago
The Philadelphia Eagles invested heavily in rebuilding their secondary during the 2024 NFL Draft. Two years later, it's difficult to argue with the results.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler recently surveyed more than 70 NFL executives, coaches and scouts to rank the league's top cornerbacks entering the 2026 season. Unsurprisingly, two Eagles landed on the list as Quinyon Mitchell checked in at No. 6, while Cooper DeJean rounded out the rankings at No. 10. Only Pat Surtain II, Derek Stingley, Christian Gonzales, Devon Witherspoon, and Trent McDuffie placed higher than Mitchell.
The Eagles waited more than two decades to spend a first-round pick on a cornerback before selecting Mitchell 22nd overall in 2024 (Lito Sheppard was the most recent before that). Seeing Mitchell blossom into what he has and seeing DeJean become an All-Pro himself is further validation of Howie Roseman's vision and great news for Philadelphia moving forward.
Mitchell's rise has been particularly impressive. The former Toledo Rockets standout has yet to record his first regular-season NFL interception. He does, however, have four spanning five postseason starts. League evaluators clearly aren't holding that against him, nor should they. According to Fowler's report, executives praised Mitchell's ability to shadow opposing No. 1 receivers while pointing to his consistency in coverage.
His first-team All-Pro selection and advanced metrics only reinforce the eye test, suggesting quarterbacks have found very little success throwing in his direction. As one veteran defensive coach told ESPN, Mitchell is a "sticky man-to-man guy" who continues to improve while remaining connected at the point of attack. DeJean's inclusion on the ranking comes for a different reason.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler recently surveyed more than 70 NFL executives, coaches and scouts to rank the league's top cornerbacks entering the 2026 season. Unsurprisingly, two Eagles landed on the list as Quinyon Mitchell checked in at No. 6, while Cooper DeJean rounded out the rankings at No. 10. Only Pat Surtain II, Derek Stingley, Christian Gonzales, Devon Witherspoon, and Trent McDuffie placed higher than Mitchell.
The Eagles waited more than two decades to spend a first-round pick on a cornerback before selecting Mitchell 22nd overall in 2024 (Lito Sheppard was the most recent before that). Seeing Mitchell blossom into what he has and seeing DeJean become an All-Pro himself is further validation of Howie Roseman's vision and great news for Philadelphia moving forward.
Mitchell's rise has been particularly impressive. The former Toledo Rockets standout has yet to record his first regular-season NFL interception. He does, however, have four spanning five postseason starts. League evaluators clearly aren't holding that against him, nor should they. According to Fowler's report, executives praised Mitchell's ability to shadow opposing No. 1 receivers while pointing to his consistency in coverage.
His first-team All-Pro selection and advanced metrics only reinforce the eye test, suggesting quarterbacks have found very little success throwing in his direction. As one veteran defensive coach told ESPN, Mitchell is a "sticky man-to-man guy" who continues to improve while remaining connected at the point of attack. DeJean's inclusion on the ranking comes for a different reason.
24 days ago
The Iowa Cubs got egged by the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 6-2.
Will Sanders took the loss after giving up four runs on five hits over four innings. One of the runs was unearned. Sanders struck out five and walked one.
Antoine Kelly had two perfect innings of relief, striking out two.
Left fielder Jonathon Long went 1 for 4 with an RBI double that scored right fielder Hayden Cantrelle. Cantrelle went 1 for 2 with a walk.
Long’s double.
Will Sanders took the loss after giving up four runs on five hits over four innings. One of the runs was unearned. Sanders struck out five and walked one.
Antoine Kelly had two perfect innings of relief, striking out two.
Left fielder Jonathon Long went 1 for 4 with an RBI double that scored right fielder Hayden Cantrelle. Cantrelle went 1 for 2 with a walk.
Long’s double.
24 days ago
The Detroit Tigers have made a trade with a division rival.
The Tigers traded Triple-A Toledo pitcher Woo-Suk Go to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, July 5, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to the Free Press.
Go was not on the Tigers' 40-man roster, but will be added to the Twins roster due to an ******* ignment clause in his contract, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic.
Meanwhile, RHP Luke Taggart wastransferred to Toledo from Double-A Erie
The Tigers received cash consideration in the trade but did not receive a player.
The Tigers traded Triple-A Toledo pitcher Woo-Suk Go to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, July 5, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to the Free Press.
Go was not on the Tigers' 40-man roster, but will be added to the Twins roster due to an ******* ignment clause in his contract, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic.
Meanwhile, RHP Luke Taggart wastransferred to Toledo from Double-A Erie
The Tigers received cash consideration in the trade but did not receive a player.
24 days ago
The Detroit Tigers have made a trade with a division rival.
The Tigers traded Triple-A Toledo pitcher Woo-Suk Go to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, July 5, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to the Free Press.
Go was not on the Tigers' 40-man roster, but will be added to the Twins roster due to an **** ignment clause in his contract, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic.
Meanwhile, RHP Luke Taggart wastransferred to Toledo from Double-A Erie
The Tigers received cash consideration in the trade but did not receive a player.
The Tigers traded Triple-A Toledo pitcher Woo-Suk Go to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, July 5, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to the Free Press.
Go was not on the Tigers' 40-man roster, but will be added to the Twins roster due to an **** ignment clause in his contract, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic.
Meanwhile, RHP Luke Taggart wastransferred to Toledo from Double-A Erie
The Tigers received cash consideration in the trade but did not receive a player.
25 days ago
Uncrowned has Abdullah Mason vs. Albert Bell live results, round-by-round updates, highlights, ring walks and start time for the Mason vs. Bell fight card on Saturday night at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio. In the main event of the debut boxing show aired on TNT in the U.S., Abdullah Mason defends his WBO lightweight ****** le against Albert Bell.
Mason (20-0, 17 KOs), 22, is the youngest male world champion in boxing. He captured the WBO lightweight ****** le by edging Sam Noakes in a Fight of the Year contender this past November in Saudi Arabia. The Cleveland native headlines in his hometown for his first ****** le defense.
Mason was supposed to defend his ****** le against Joe Cordina, but Cordina was forced to withdraw on short notice due to a visa issue, and thus he is replaced by Bell.
Bell (28-0, 9 KOs), also from Ohio, was already in camp to face Andy Cruz in an IBF final eliminator and thus represents a strong late replacement. Bell was last in action winning a decision over Keith Hunter this past August in Toledo.
In the night's co-feature, Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington (17-0, 10 KOs) makes the first defense of his WBC featherweight ****** le versus Mexico's Rene Palacios (19-0-1, 10 KOs). Carrington became a world champion after scoring a ninth-round KO against Carlos Castro this past January on the Shakur Stevenson vs. Teofimo Lopez undercard.
Mason (20-0, 17 KOs), 22, is the youngest male world champion in boxing. He captured the WBO lightweight ****** le by edging Sam Noakes in a Fight of the Year contender this past November in Saudi Arabia. The Cleveland native headlines in his hometown for his first ****** le defense.
Mason was supposed to defend his ****** le against Joe Cordina, but Cordina was forced to withdraw on short notice due to a visa issue, and thus he is replaced by Bell.
Bell (28-0, 9 KOs), also from Ohio, was already in camp to face Andy Cruz in an IBF final eliminator and thus represents a strong late replacement. Bell was last in action winning a decision over Keith Hunter this past August in Toledo.
In the night's co-feature, Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington (17-0, 10 KOs) makes the first defense of his WBC featherweight ****** le versus Mexico's Rene Palacios (19-0-1, 10 KOs). Carrington became a world champion after scoring a ninth-round KO against Carlos Castro this past January on the Shakur Stevenson vs. Teofimo Lopez undercard.
27 days ago
If the real football season goes anything like one recent video game simulation from a beat writer, then Pat Fitzgerald may not see a second season in East Lansing, Mich.
Emmett Matasovsky of Spartan Shadows recently ran a simulated season in the new EA Sports college football video game, specifically focusing on the Spartans. And, well, it didn't go well at all for Michigan State.
According to a social media post from Matasovsky, Michigan State finished the season with a 1-11 overall record and 1-8 mark in Big Ten play. If you can do the math on that, you'll realize Michigan State lost all three of its non-conference games including a season-opening loss to Toledo followed by another home loss to Eastern Michigan.
The lone win for the Spartans came during their homecoming matchup against Illinois by the score of 42-17. If you click on the embedded social media post below, you can see some more stats and numbers from Matasovsky on the simulated season:
Michigan State is entering the season with low expectations in the first season under Fitzgerald. But even those low expectations still have Michigan State projected to win around four games -- not one. Additionally, it would truly be astonishing if the Spartans were to open the season with back-to-back losses to Mid-American Conference teams at home. Like I said at the top, if the Spartans lose to both Toledo and Eastern Michigan, then I will find it hard for Fitzgerald to be welcomed back for a second season.
Emmett Matasovsky of Spartan Shadows recently ran a simulated season in the new EA Sports college football video game, specifically focusing on the Spartans. And, well, it didn't go well at all for Michigan State.
According to a social media post from Matasovsky, Michigan State finished the season with a 1-11 overall record and 1-8 mark in Big Ten play. If you can do the math on that, you'll realize Michigan State lost all three of its non-conference games including a season-opening loss to Toledo followed by another home loss to Eastern Michigan.
The lone win for the Spartans came during their homecoming matchup against Illinois by the score of 42-17. If you click on the embedded social media post below, you can see some more stats and numbers from Matasovsky on the simulated season:
Michigan State is entering the season with low expectations in the first season under Fitzgerald. But even those low expectations still have Michigan State projected to win around four games -- not one. Additionally, it would truly be astonishing if the Spartans were to open the season with back-to-back losses to Mid-American Conference teams at home. Like I said at the top, if the Spartans lose to both Toledo and Eastern Michigan, then I will find it hard for Fitzgerald to be welcomed back for a second season.
29 days ago
UConn continues to be a fascinating football program.
It was a big deal in the Big East until 2012, moved into the American, and then in 2020 it went off on its own as an independent.
But it's been hard to be nationally relevant without a conference.
© David Butler II-Imagn Images
UConn has revenue, it's coming off two nine-win seasons, and it was able to replace head coach Jim Mora (he left for Colorado State) with Jason Candle from Toledo.
Now it's up to Candle to keep on winning at a place that turns most of the focus to the monster basketball teams.
Football has held its own - UConn was top five in our annual Hoops and Helmets rankings - but this year won't be easy.
Mora built this up, and then took it with him to Fort Collins. Candle brought Toledo with him to Storrs.
Head Coach: Jason Candle (1st year; 11th year overall: 81-44)
It was a big deal in the Big East until 2012, moved into the American, and then in 2020 it went off on its own as an independent.
But it's been hard to be nationally relevant without a conference.
© David Butler II-Imagn Images
UConn has revenue, it's coming off two nine-win seasons, and it was able to replace head coach Jim Mora (he left for Colorado State) with Jason Candle from Toledo.
Now it's up to Candle to keep on winning at a place that turns most of the focus to the monster basketball teams.
Football has held its own - UConn was top five in our annual Hoops and Helmets rankings - but this year won't be easy.
Mora built this up, and then took it with him to Fort Collins. Candle brought Toledo with him to Storrs.
Head Coach: Jason Candle (1st year; 11th year overall: 81-44)
