The Toledo Rockets are picked to win their division (West) in this year's pre-season Mid-American Conference football poll. The poll was just released as part of today's MAC Conference media day in Detroit.
Defending East division champion Ohio University is the favorite to win this season's Mid-American Conference title.
Bowling Green State University was picked to finish second in its division (East).
The MAC also announced an extension with Ford Field, the downtown home of the Detroit Lions, to host the conference title game through 2015.
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:08:35 GMT
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) - A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged homes and buildings near Oklahoma City and put the Tulsa area on high-alert. There
A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged homes and buildings near Oklahoma City and put the Tulsa area on high-alert.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:25 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:25:15 GMT
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards. Swift won eight awards, including top artist and top Billboard 200 album for "Red." She told
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:36:19 GMT
Police are still searching for the suspects that shot and killed James "Jimmy" Safadi in his Waterville home early Saturday morning. About 6 a.m. Saturday, detectives say the three suspects described as
Police are still searching for the suspects that shot and killed James "Jimmy" Safadi in his Waterville home early Saturday morning.
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:31 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:31:31 GMT
Northbound Route 23 was shut down on Sunday evening after a semi truck overturned.Part of the road was shut down as the crash scene was cleared. Several cars were involved in the accident, and there were
Northbound Route 23 was shut down on Sunday evening after a semi truck overturned.
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:56:32 GMT
DAMASCUS, Va. (AP) - Authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition and did not cause the crash intentionally,
Authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition and did not cause the crash intentionally.
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:36:19 GMT
Police are still searching for the suspects that shot and killed James "Jimmy" Safadi in his Waterville home early Saturday morning. About 6 a.m. Saturday, detectives say the three suspects described as
Police are still searching for the suspects that shot and killed James "Jimmy" Safadi in his Waterville home early Saturday morning.
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:31 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:31:31 GMT
Northbound Route 23 was shut down on Sunday evening after a semi truck overturned.Part of the road was shut down as the crash scene was cleared. Several cars were involved in the accident, and there were
Northbound Route 23 was shut down on Sunday evening after a semi truck overturned.
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:18 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:18:27 GMT
The Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters released its 2013 award winners on Sunday.13abc was honored with five AP awards.1st Place - Best Producer: Shelly Gorringe1st Place - Outstanding Sports Operation1st
The Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters released its 2013 award winners on Sunday. 13abc was honored with five AP awards.
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:42:35 GMT
On Monday, we'll likely climb to 88 degrees. If we reach 88 on Monday, it would become our warmest day since August 31st, when we reached 93 degrees. Monday's record high is 92 degrees, from May 20th of 1962.
On Monday, we'll likely climb to 88 degrees. If we reach 88 on Monday, it would become our warmest day since August 31st, when we reached 93 degrees. Monday's record high is 92 degrees, from May 20th of 1962.
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:05:59 GMT
Owens Community College graduated more than 50 students Sunday who earned their GEDs.The students celebrated receiving their high school equivalence diplomas.Several students served as keynote speakers.
Owens Community College graduated more than 50 students Sunday who earned their GEDs.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:08:31 GMT
(Courtesy: MIS) Kurt Busch and Trevor Bayne spent the past two days at Michigan International Speedway testing NASCAR's Gen-6 Car for their respective Furniture Row Racing and Wood Brothers Racing teams.
Kurt Busch and Trevor Bayne tested the new Gen-Six cars at MIS.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:00 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:00:02 GMT
The Big Ten announced its 2014 conference football schedule. Ohio State and Michigan will play each other on November 29. With the new teams involved, the Buckeyes will not play a traditional Big Ten
Friday, May 17 2013 4:55 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:55:54 GMT
Former Genoa football coach Mike Vicars is headed to Delta. Vicars had a dominating career with the Comets, then later agreed to become the head coach for Clay High School. But Vicars left before ever
Vicars will also be a middle school principal at Delta.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:52:43 GMT
The Cleveland Browns today signed quarterback Brian Hoyer to a two-year contract, the club announced. In addition, the team waived tight end Garret Hoskins. "Brian brings experience and a solid reputation
The Cleveland Browns today signed quarterback Brian Hoyer to a two-year contract, the club announced. In addition, the team waived tight end Garret Hoskins.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:51 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:51:25 GMT
MOLINE – The Adrian College baseball team had their chances to put themselves in a very favorable position on Thursday night in the NCAA Division III Central Regional. The Bulldogs left 11 runners on base
The Adrian College baseball team had their chances to put themselves in a very favorable position on Thursday night in the NCAA Division III Central Regional. The Bulldogs left 11 runners on base including two men in the bottom of the ninth in a 3-2 loss to No. 19 Concordia-Chicago at Augustana College's Swanson Stadium.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:48 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:48:55 GMT
Lourdes University baseball coach Andy Ham has announced that Nick Patterson has signed a letter of intent to pitch for the Gray Wolves beginning with the 2014 season. A left-handed hurler, Patterson
Lourdes University baseball coach Andy Ham has announced that Nick Patterson has signed a letter of intent to pitch for the Gray Wolves beginning with the 2014 season.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:46 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:46:16 GMT
LEXINGTON, OHIO – KeyBank is bringing a free program to Ohio to improve teen driving skills and raise awareness about the importance of proper training for young drivers. The program—called Key to Safe
KeyBank is bringing a free program to Ohio to improve teen driving skills and raise awareness about the importance of proper training for young drivers.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:44 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:44:48 GMT
Nandi Taylor signed her letter of intent to transfer to NCAA D-II Kentucky State University after one season with the Express women's basketball team. In her one year, Taylor helped the Express capture
Nandi Taylor signed her letter of intent to transfer to NCAA D-II Kentucky State University after one season with the Express women's basketball team.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:43 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:43:49 GMT
Head coach Al Baker was named the 2013 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Women's Golf Coach of the Year as the league office released their postseason honors on Tuesday, May 14. Baker
Head coach Al Baker was named the 2013 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Women's Golf Coach of the Year as the league office released their postseason honors.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:43 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:43:19 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State University football coaches and additional staff members will host the second Ohio State Football Women's Clinic Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Woody Hayes
The Ohio State University football coaches and additional staff members will host the second Ohio State Football Women's Clinic Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Some of the proceeds from the event will be donated to The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.