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Stefanie Spielman dies at 42

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:42:22 GMT

The wife of former NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman has died after a lengthy battle with cancer. WBNS radio in Columbus says 42-year-old Stefanie Spielman died Thursday at the family's home in Upper Arlington.

Countdown to The Game

Joe Rychnovsky — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:58:20 GMT

In less than 72 hours, the Ohio State Buckeyes will take on the Michigan Wolverines at The Big House in Ann Arbor.

Roback commits to Eastern Michigan

Joe Rychnovsky — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:06:17 GMT

Congratulations to Notre Dame Academy's Page Roback, who on Wednesday signed a volleyball letter of intent to play at Eastern Michigan in the Mid-American Conference in 2010.

Mr Fantasy's Weekly Watch Nov 18

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:13:25 GMT

Mr. Fantasy's Weekly Watch for Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Mr. Fantasy, aka Howard Chen, gives you what you need to know in the world of fantasy pro sports, especially with NFL fantasy football winding down for the season.

Familiar ending for Findlay

Howard Chen — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:02:34 GMT

The University of Findlay ended a basketball game Tuesday the way they did 36 straight times last season - with a win.

500th win a BiG one!

Howard Chen — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:49:24 GMT

A week before the football backyard brawl, Denise Van De Walle picked a perfect time for a milestone win as her BG volleyball Falcons defeated Toledo.

It's rivalry week!

Howard Chen — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:09:06 GMT

Ohio State's 9-2 and headed to a Rose Bowl. Michigan's 5-6 and needs a win to be bowl eligible. But you can throw all that out the window. It's rivalry week.

Defeated but not down

Howard Chen — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:39:40 GMT

Bowling Green couldn't quite hang with the third-ranked team in the country, but they still were able to take out several positives from a 91-72 loss to Ohio State.

UT women win 1st

Howard Chen — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:23:21 GMT

Tricia Cullop wanted more intensity after her UT women lost the season opener against Northwestern. Against Cleveland State, she got that intensity.

Money in Sports = Money Lost

Howard Chen — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:13:14 GMT

Money in college athletics might as well be chalked up as money lost. Outside of the largest programs in the country, the slumping economy only adds to the budget struggles of mid-sized schools like Toledo and BGSU. (Part 1 of 2)

UT men bounced in opener

Howard Chen — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:36:17 GMT

The Rockets made a push late, but it wasn't enough. Toledo lost its season opener 72-62 to Eastern Illinois.

Falcon Slamma Jamma!!!

Howard Chen — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:24:36 GMT

In slammin' fashion, the Bowling Green men won their basketball season opener over Wayne State 67-45.

Born to be #1

Howard Chen — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:17:29 GMT

Jack Vivian was Bowling Green's first ever varsity hockey coach. Now, he's the first to give to BG's new hockey endowment campaign to the tune of $250,000.

Go back to the Windy City!

Howard Chen — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:49:51 GMT

Leading up to the season opener, Bowling Green head coach Curt Miller made Chicago State sound like a team to fear. Instead, the Falcons showed everybody that they're the team to be scared of.

UT women lose tough opener

Howard Chen — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:41:30 GMT

There are high expectations for the UT women's basketball team this year. But against a BCS-conference school, the season's first win will have to wait for another night.

Hardcore Football Week 12

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:55:40 GMT

A handful of surprises and a handful of expecteds last week, but as the Ohio football postseason churns along this November, teams will have to find their inner strength to rise up and advance to be best in state.

E.J. Tucker verbals to UT

Howard Chen — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:21:58 GMT

You might as well call it a Rogers High School pipeline to Toledo. QB E.J. Tucker has verbally committed to play football for the Rockets next year.

Waite's Howard signs with Florida State

Howard Chen — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:07:40 GMT

Continuing a string of recent City League girls basketball stars, Waite's Natasha Howard signed a letter of intent to play college basketball at Florida State.

Bullfrogs bow out of 2010 season

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:28:40 GMT

Toledo Arena Sports, Inc. announced Thursday that the Toledo Bullfrogs would not be entering the newly-formed Arena Football One league in time for the 2010 season.

Craft commits to Ohio State

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:39:18 GMT

It was a big day Wednesday for many young student athletes across the country.

CMU LeFevour's win over Rockets

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:28:00 GMT

Dan LeFevour ran for four touchdowns and passed for two more, leading Central Michigan to a 56-28 victory over Toledo on Wednesday night.

Vitucci guides Walleye through ECHL

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:07:23 GMT

Toledo Walleye coach Nick Vitucci was leafing through the type-written pages as if they were Cliffs Notes and he was a student cramming for a mid-term exam the next morning.

Mr Fantasy's Weekly Watch Nov 11

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:43:13 GMT

Mr. Fantasy's Weekly Watch for Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Mr. Fantasy, aka Howard Chen, gives you what you need to know in the world of fantasy pro sports.

NFL games on FOX Toledo

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:58:15 GMT

Find out what NFL games will be on FOX Toledo.

Freddie Barnes for Heisman?!?

Howard Chen — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:12:11 GMT

Bowling Green's Freddie Barnes is already a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award. Now, his name's being mentioned nationally for college football's most prestigious award.

Crash landing

Howard Chen — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:54:01 GMT

It may have been the preseason, but to the Toledo men, a loss still felt like a loss.

They are who they thought they were

Howard Chen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:01:36 GMT

Eastwood barely squeaked into the playoffs as an eight seed. They're proving that seeding's not a factor.

Ready to rumble?

Howard Chen — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:31:29 GMT

Several local high school teams advanced to the 2nd round of the football playoffs. Those schools found out on Sunday where they'll be playing next week.

Flames 3 to 1 win over Rangers

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:44:59 GMT

Jarome Iginla scored the go-ahead goal and Miikka Kiprusoff made 32 saves as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Rangers 3-1.

Huron volleyballs it to state!

Howard Chen — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:25:14 GMT

Archbold WAS unbeaten all year. Then the Blue Streaks hit the wall known as Huron in the regional finals.