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Black Friday felt like a trip to the Rose Bowl for the staff of Yark Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram as Ohio State University football hero Archie Griffin rolled into Toledo to take delivery of a new Jeep Grand Wagoneer SUV. It was the fifth Jeep that Mr. Griffin has bought from the dealership in the past 11 years, said Ryan Ritzler, general sales manager. They’ve all been red, and this $100,000 Grand Wagoneer no exception. Mr. Griffin is the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner, and he started in four Rose Bowls before going on to play for the Cincinnati Bengals in the National Football League.  The versatile running back took the Heismans, signifying the best collegiate player, back-to-back as a member of the Buckeyes in 1974 and 1975.

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SYRACUSE, NY — With the regular season officially in the books for Syracuse football (6-6, 2-6 ACC), all eyes will now turn to SU Director of Athletics John Wildhack and his search for the program's next head coach. CNY Central has been taking a look this week at the top candidates for the role. ESPN's Pete Thamel appeared on the ACC Network on Monday afternoon and listed Bob Chesney, Jason Candle, and Fran Brown as some of the top options.

Toledo Walleye rookie goaltender Jan Bednar received the shocking news that no 20-year-old would expect to get about an energetic and talented young teammate. In April, 2022, Bednar learned his fellow countryman and teammate, Pavel Novak, had been diagnosed with cancer. Both were members of the Czechia U20 national team at the time. “I have a buddy who told me he had lung cancer last year. And I couldn't believe it,” Bednar said. “He's one of my greatest buddies, and we played together on the national team. So it was a big shock.” Everyone has a story to tell about the devastating impact of the insidious disease. Bednar shared his during the Walleye's annual Hockey Fights Cancer night at the Huntington Center on Nov. 17.

The Toledo Area Athletic Conference saw a few big changes this offseason when it comes to boys basketball, but this year's league race figures to be exciting and from top to bottom the conference might be as good as ever. All-Ohio talent Jerry Easter II is no longer at Emmanuel Christian after having transferred to prep school La Lumiere in Indiana, and head coach Sed Harris has moved from Cardinal Stritch to Emmanuel Christian after leading the Cardinals to a regional appearance last season. On the strength of four returning starters, Toledo Christian comes in as the preseason league favorite...

Can Toledo make it two straight MAC Championships?. The Rockets head to Detroit, Michigan, in hopes of winning a second straight conference title against an opponent on its backup quarterback, as Miami (Ohio) enters without Blake Gabbert, but the often-used Aveon Smith and a vaunted defense. Can the RedHawks keep...

The Toledo Rockets (3-2) face the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds (3-2) at 2:00 PM ET on Sunday, December 10, 2023. If you're looking to go to this game in person, head to Ticketmaster to purchase your tickets!. Toledo vs. Loyola (MD) Game Information. Game Day: Sunday, December 10. Game Time: 2:00...

St. Mary Catholic Central teammates Jessica Coslow and McKenna Payne have earned all-state volleyball honors along with Bedford’s Victoria Gray. Costlow and Payne were included on the Michigan High School Volleyball Coaches Association Division 3 team and Gray made it in Division 1. Madeline Dettling of SMCC was picked...

The Toledo and Michigan football teams are both headed to their respective conference championship games this week, and according to sportsbooks available in Ohio, both have a solid chance of bringing home the hardware. For the No. 23 Rockets (11-1, 8-0 Mid-American Conference), a rematch with Miami (Ohio) awaits at Ford Field in Detroit after Toledo defeated the RedHawks 21-17 on Oct. 21. A win could put UT in position for a New Year’s Six bowl berth if other results around the Group of Five conferences go its way. The oddsmakers indicate that Toledo should beat Miami by more points, and with a slightly higher overall total, than in that first meeting. Here are the lines for Saturday’s noon kickoff on ESPN: ■ DraftKings has Toledo installed as an 8-point favorite with a total line of 46. Toledo money line -310, Miami money line +250.

Members of the Toledo Walleye teamed up with Imagination Station for the demonstration, which featured some first-time gingerbread housebuilders.

WTOL 11 caught up with fans of the Buckeyes and Wolverines on Saturday morning as they psyched up for the big game.

TOLEDO, Ohio – Junior running back Peny Boone was named MAC West Offensive Player of the Week on Monday. Boone rushed for 186 yards and two touchdowns in Toledo's 32-17 win over CMU on Nov. 24. It was his second-highest output and eighth 100-yard game of the season. He is the first Rocket to break the 100-yard mark eight times in a season since Kareem Hunt did it in 2016.

Whiteford’s football team played in the Division 8 state finals Saturday. A lot of the same guys will step on the basketball court Friday as the Bobcats tip off their season. “It’s kind of become the norm at Whiteford,” said basketball coach Nick Abalos. “Winning and going on deep state championship runs is something...

Keep reading to see our NCAA week 14 Miami (OH) vs Toledo prediction. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread. The Miami (OH) defense is giving up 16.3 points per game. Toledo’s passing completion percentage is 65.1% (32nd). Miami...

SAN DIEGO — Led by a 21-point, seven-rebound effort from Quinesha Lockett, the University of Toledo women’s basketball team defeated North Dakota State 73-58 to pick up its second victory in as many days at the San Diego Classic on Saturday. The Rockets (3-2) trailed 30-24 at halftime but used a 22-12 third quarter to pull ahead. Baskets by Sophia Wiard and Lockett in the final 1:04 of the third put UT up 46-42. Those baskets marked the start of a 15-0 Rockets run that gave UT a 57-42 lead with 6:59 remaining in the game. Toledo led by no fewer than eight points the rest of the way. "I thought we were very sloppy in the first half," Toledo coach Tricia Cullop said. "North Dakota State is a long team, and they brought a lot of help quickly, and I don't think we recognized that to pass the ball out. We had way too many turnovers. But we did a better job in the second half, and we also did a better job on the boards. I thought it was great practice on how to play back-to-back games, which we'll have to do in the conference tournament."

Central Catholic beat Chardon to head to the Div. 3 state championship.

ROSSFORD, Ohio — Before the Ohio State Buckeyes face off against the Michigan Wolverines, Ohio State's marching band performed for a packed house at Rossford High School for The Best Damn Band In The Land's fundraising concert. Friday's event marked the 44th year of the quadrennial concert, where attendees...

Following an eventful Week 13, the final week of the college football regular season, the latest AP Top 25 was released.  On the G5 side of things, Tulane moved up to #17 from #18. The Green Wave beat UTSA this weekend to secure hosting duties for the AAC title game for the second consecutive ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) -We saw fans on both sides of the border filling seats in bars and restaurants to watch the game. Buckeye and Wolverine fans came in strong numbers to see the game with attitudes just as strong. The Paten family comes to Dale’s bar in Maumee every weekend...

The Michigan High School Football Coaches' Association has selected 13 Monroe County Region players for its All-State teams. Whiteford led the way with five honorees in Division 8 – offensive lineman Jack Iott, wide receiver-tight end Kolby Masserant, running back Hunter DeBarr, lineman Drew Knaggs and linebacker Jake Iott. Boys basketball previews: Short...