February 14, 2008
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UT Athletics
UT's Ehlen will resign at end of season
Mark Ehlen, in his 13th year as head women’s basketball coach at the University of Toledo, told The Blade today that he had tendered his resignation, effective the end of the season. A press conference was scheduled by UT for later this afternoon.
February 14, 2008
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High Schools
Central's Axe named AD of the year
Central Catholic's Bill Axe has been named the athletic director of the year by the Northwest Ohio District Official Committee for the 2006-07 academic year.
February 14, 2008
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Speed
49 winners and a million memories
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - More than a half-century ago, one of the biggest issues confronting the folks who would stage the first Daytona 500 was how to deal with the large number of people sneaking into their races by cutting through the scrub and swamps and not paying to see the event.
February 14, 2008
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BGSU Athletics
Michigan teams give Falcons fits
YPSILANTI, Mich. - Remove the four Michigan natives on its roster and Bowling Green State University might be at the bottom of the Mid-American Conference standings.
February 14, 2008
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College Sports
Buford got a call from IU's Sampson
Kelvin Sampson's future at Indiana was in doubt yesterday following the release of an NCAA report that says he committed five "major" violations, one of which is linked to a recruiting call made to Libbey High School basketball standout William Buford, a 6-foot-5 guard who has signed a letter of intent to play at Ohio State University.
February 14, 2008
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Storm
Vitucci's hiring means business
He has no players and no staff, but Nick Vitucci officially began doing what he loves yesterday - coaching Toledo's professional hockey team.
February 14, 2008
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UT Athletics
McDougle back on football field
Accusations of his role in a point-shaving scheme cost Harvey "Scooter" McDougle Jr. his senior season of college football, but not his football career.
February 14, 2008
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High Schools
Howard hired as Scott football coach
Gardner Howard is hoping his combination of football know-ledge and knack for connecting well with young people will serve him well as he takes on the challenge of building up the football program at Scott.
February 14, 2008
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BGSU Athletics
Falcons sting Chippewas
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. - Bowling Green State University beat the University of Central Michigan at Rose Arena last night 87-82.
February 14, 2008
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UT Athletics
Rockets lose 4th straight
ATHENS, Ohio - Lauren Kohn scored a game-high 24 points and paced Ohio (14-9, 7-3 MAC) to a 70-58 victory over Toledo (10-12, 3-7 MAC) last night at the Convocation Center.
February 14, 2008
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Ohio State Athletics
Koufos, Butler pace Buckeyes
EVANSTON, Ill. - Kosta Koufos scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Jamar Butler set the school's all-time assist record, and Ohio State beat Northwestern 65-47 or a much-needed victory last night.
February 14, 2008
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High Schools
Generals win at the line
BOWLING GREEN - Anthony Wayne hit 21 of 27 free throws and Kyle Jazwiecki nailed 13 of 15 as the Generals took a 57-51 win over Bowling Green last night.
February 14, 2008
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Speed
Harvick started, stayed in some fast company
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - In racing, the toughest starting position is the one right behind a legend. The young up-and-coming drivers all want to race, but it can be very uncomfortable if you move in where a star once took the wheel.
February 14, 2008
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High Schools
Spotlight: Howard hired as Scott football coach
Gardner Howard is hoping his combination of football knowledge and knack for connecting well with young people will serve him well as he takes on the challenge of building up the football program at Scott.
February 14, 2008
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High Schools
Rossford boys, BG girls capture NLL tournament
The Rossford boys and Bowling Green girls earned top honors at the inaugural Northern Lakes League bowling tournament held Saturday at Rossford Lanes.
February 13, 2008
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High Schools
Libbey leaves no doubt in semifinal
Libbey boys basketball coach Leroy Bates said his team's 78-37 win over Whitmer last night wasn't a statement.
February 13, 2008
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Speed
Earnhardt drafting lot of new support
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - When Dale Earnhardt Jr. won Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout - the first taste of stock car racing in 2008 for the legions of insatiable NASCAR fans - the crowd at Daytona International Speedway was predictably bonkers.
February 13, 2008
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High Schools
It isn't pretty, but St. John's advances past Waite
In its last three basketball games at Savage Hall, counting last night's City League playoff semifinal against Waite, things haven't looked so pretty for St. John's Jesuit.
February 13, 2008
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UT Athletics
Rockets, the ultimate homers, host Bobcats
After 22 games, the University of Toledo men's basketball team still can't solve the mystery of the two different teams that play at home and on the road.
February 13, 2008
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High Schools
Patriots girls roll in D-IV sectional play
OTTAWA - Autumn Goebel scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Tiffany Ehlers added 12 points and Emily McGraw 10 as Patrick Henry defeated Fort Jennings 56-36 last night in a Division IV girls sectional game at Ottawa-Glandorf. Leah Kimmet led Fort Jennings with 12 points.
February 13, 2008
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Ohio State Athletics
Must-win situation for Buckeyes
COLUMBUS - It is a must-win situation for Ohio State when it plays at Northwestern tonight.
February 13, 2008
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BGSU Athletics
Falcons remain alive in chase for MAC title
BOWLING GREEN - Winning the Mid-American Conference championship is a goal of the Bowling Green State University men's basketball team. But it's not yet an expectation.
February 13, 2008
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Speed
Kenseth grew up dreaming of race
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - In the build-up to Sunday's 50th running of the Daytona 500, there's been a lot of buzz surrounding the powerhouse team of Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. assembled by Hendrick Motorsports.
February 12, 2008
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High Schools
Most of tonight's prep basketball games postponed
Tuesday's weather forced many postponements in high school basketball, with the City League playoff semifinals at Savage Hall just about the only games in town.
February 12, 2008
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High Schools
Cowboys set to defend title
Defending City League boys basketball champion Libbey begins defense of its title tonight as the Cowboys (16-2, 10-1) visit Savage Hall for the semifinal round of the league playoffs.
February 12, 2008
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Speed
Touting Toyota: Japanese company has 5 teams, 11 cars
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Toyota, a proud brand with a solid history in the automobile market in America, made its first run at the highest level of stock car racing last year.
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