http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:02:12 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/03/06/toledo-elementary-athletics-movement/stories/20260303119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/03/06/toledo-elementary-athletics-movement/stories/20260303119#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:14:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/03/06/toledo-elementary-athletics-movement/stories/20260303119 Registration is open through March 13 for Toledo Elementary Athletics Movement’s sixth annual youth baseball season for students in kindergarten through eighth grade across northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/23/10-memorable-moments-from-the-milan-cortina-winter-olympics/stories/20260223061 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/23/10-memorable-moments-from-the-milan-cortina-winter-olympics/stories/20260223061#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:27:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/23/10-memorable-moments-from-the-milan-cortina-winter-olympics/stories/20260223061 MILAN — With 116 medal events over 16 days spread across northern Italy, the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics delivered many unforgettable moments. United States' Lindsey Vonn crashes into a gate during an alpine ski women's downhill race, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 8. Ilia Malinin of the United States falls during the men's free skate program in figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy on Feb. 13. Alysa Liu of the United States competes during the women's figure skating free program at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy on Feb. 19. Canada's Marc Kennedy in action during the men's curling round robin session against China, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. United States players celebrate after defeating Canada in a men's ice hockey gold medal game between Canada and the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Feb. 22. Sturla Holm Laegreid, of Norway, reacts after he won bronze as teammate Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold comforts him after the men's 20-kilometer individual biathlon race at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Anterselva, Italy, on Feb. 10. Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych arrives at the finish during a men's skeleton training session at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy on Feb. 11. Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, of Norway, crosses the finish line to win the gold medal during the cross country skiing men's 50km mass start Classic at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Tesero, Italy on Feb. 21. US Vice president JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance attend the Olympic opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy on Feb. 6. Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, center, winner of an alpine ski, men's giant slalom race, jumps in celebration on the podium flanked by second-place Switzerland's Marco Odermatt, left, and third-place Switzerland's Loic Meillard, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Bormio, Italy on Feb. 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/20/us-sets-up-gold-medal-game-against-canada-olympics-cruising-past-slovakia/stories/20260220115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/20/us-sets-up-gold-medal-game-against-canada-olympics-cruising-past-slovakia/stories/20260220115#comments Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:18:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/20/us-sets-up-gold-medal-game-against-canada-olympics-cruising-past-slovakia/stories/20260220115 MILAN — The much-anticipated but never guaranteed U.S.-Canada showdown for gold in men's hockey at the Olympics is on. United States' Dylan Larkin (21) celebrates after scoring the opening goal. United States' Jack Hughes (86) celebrates after scoring his side's third goal. United States' Dylan Larkin (21) celebrates after scoring the opening goal. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/19/olympics-family-business-us-brothers-jack-quinn-hughes/stories/20260219116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/19/olympics-family-business-us-brothers-jack-quinn-hughes/stories/20260219116#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:37:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/19/olympics-family-business-us-brothers-jack-quinn-hughes/stories/20260219116 MILAN, Italy — Jack Hughes had just one secondary assist at the 4 Nations Face-Off a year ago, playing wing for the United States instead of his usual spot at center. He's aware of the criticism and doesn't particularly agree with it. United States' Jack Hughes, right, shoots against Denmark's goalkeeper Mads Sogaard during a preliminary round match of men's ice hockey between United States and Denmark at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, on Feb. 14. United States' Quinn Hughes celebrates after scoring the winning goal against Sweden during the overtime period of a men's ice hockey quarterfinal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, on Feb. 18. United States' Jack Hughes celebrates after scoring his side's sixth goal during a preliminary round match of men's ice hockey between United States and Denmark at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, on Feb. 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/19/alysa-liu-gives-us-first-womens-figure-skating-olympic-gold-24-years/stories/20260219125 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/19/alysa-liu-gives-us-first-womens-figure-skating-olympic-gold-24-years/stories/20260219125#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:23:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/19/alysa-liu-gives-us-first-womens-figure-skating-olympic-gold-24-years/stories/20260219125 MILAN (AP) — Alysa Liu delivered the U.S. its first women’s figure skating Olympic gold medal in 24 years, performing a near-flawless free skate Thursday night in a glittering golden dress to upstage Japanese rivals Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai at the Milan Cortina Games. Alysa Liu of the United States competes. Alysa Liu of the United States competes. Alysa Liu of the United States competes. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/16/us-womens-hockey-beats-sweden-5-0-reach-olympic-final/stories/20260216089 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/16/us-womens-hockey-beats-sweden-5-0-reach-olympic-final/stories/20260216089#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:04:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/16/us-womens-hockey-beats-sweden-5-0-reach-olympic-final/stories/20260216089 MILAN — Aerin Frankel stopped 21 shots for her third shutout of the Olympic women’s hockey tournament and the favored United States advanced to the gold medal game by defeating Sweden 5-0 at the Milan Cortina Games on Monday. United States' Taylor Heise (27) celebrates after scoring a goal against Sweden. United States' Hayley Scamurra (16) celebrates after scoring her side's fifth goal. United States goalkeeper Aerin Frankel blocks a shot by Sweden. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/15/us-beats-germany-stay-unbeaten-olympics-but-canada-top-seed/stories/20260215143 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/15/us-beats-germany-stay-unbeaten-olympics-but-canada-top-seed/stories/20260215143#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:05:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/15/us-beats-germany-stay-unbeaten-olympics-but-canada-top-seed/stories/20260215143 MILAN — Matthew Tkachuk insists he and his U.S. teammates were only focused on beating Germany in their preliminary round finale and never worried about scoring enough goals to pass Canada for the top seed at the Olympics. The United States Matt Boldy (12) celebrates after the team's second goal by Auston Matthews (34). United States' Auston Matthews celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's second goal. United States' Auston Matthews, right, scores his side's second goal. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/14/jack-eichel-brady-tkachuk-power-us-past-denmark-6-3-olympics/stories/20260214125 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/14/jack-eichel-brady-tkachuk-power-us-past-denmark-6-3-olympics/stories/20260214125#comments Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:41:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/14/jack-eichel-brady-tkachuk-power-us-past-denmark-6-3-olympics/stories/20260214125 MILAN — Sitting on the bench with the U.S. surprisingly trailing Denmark at the Olympics, Jack Eichel and linemates Brady Tkachuk and Matthew Tkachuk talked about wanting to make a difference. United States' Brady Tkachuk, right, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal. United States' Jack Eichel, second right, celebrates after scoring his side's third goal. Slovakia's Juraj Slafkovsky celebrates the end of a preliminary round match. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/13/coyne-schofield-scores-2-goals-us-routs-italy-6-0-womens-hockey/stories/20260213117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/13/coyne-schofield-scores-2-goals-us-routs-italy-6-0-womens-hockey/stories/20260213117#comments Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:19:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/13/coyne-schofield-scores-2-goals-us-routs-italy-6-0-womens-hockey/stories/20260213117 MILAN, Italy — Kendall Coyne Schofield scored twice and top-seeded United States routed Olympic host Italy 6-0 in a lopsided, festive, and sometimes chippy women’s hockey quarterfinal at the Milan Cortina Games on Friday night. United States' Britta Curl (17) celebrates with Megan Keller (5) after Curl scored a goal against Italy. Team United States players celebrate after a goal by Britta Curl, center top. Italy's goalkeeper Gabriella Durante reaches for the puck as United States' Hannah Bilka (23) and Italy's Franziska Stocker (18) close in. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/12/chock-bates-winter-olympics-silver-medal-near-perfect-skate/stories/20260212137 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/12/chock-bates-winter-olympics-silver-medal-near-perfect-skate/stories/20260212137#comments Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:29:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/12/chock-bates-winter-olympics-silver-medal-near-perfect-skate/stories/20260212137 MILAN — U.S. ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates didn’t conceal their disappointment Thursday at the bittersweet Olympic silver medal for what Bates called their “absolute best performance,” while Chock said the confusion over the result “does a disservice to our sport.” Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States compete during the ice dancing free skate in figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Feb. 11 in Milan. Silver medalists Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States pose with their medals after the ice dancing free skate in figure skating. Silver medalists Madison Chock and Evan Bates, left, of the United States and gold medalists Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron of France, skate with their medals. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/12/winter-olympics-roundup-recap-brignone-ukraine-athlete/stories/20260212117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/12/winter-olympics-roundup-recap-brignone-ukraine-athlete/stories/20260212117#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:42:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/12/winter-olympics-roundup-recap-brignone-ukraine-athlete/stories/20260212117 MILAN — An all-time great comeback and a controversial exclusion were the dominant stories at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Day 6. United States' Chloe Kim reacts after her run during the women's snowboarding halfpipe finals on Feb. 12 at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Livigno, Italy. Italy's Federica Brignone celebrates winning the gold medal in an alpine ski, women's super-G race, with the team in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych left, holds his crash helmet at the mixed zone of the sliding center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/12/winter-olympics-mens-hockey-scores-usa-latvia-5-1/stories/20260212136 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/12/winter-olympics-mens-hockey-scores-usa-latvia-5-1/stories/20260212136#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:16:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/12/winter-olympics-mens-hockey-scores-usa-latvia-5-1/stories/20260212136 MILAN — Brock Nelson scored twice, four teammates had two assists apiece and the U.S. opened the Olympics by rolling past Latvia 5-1 on Thursday night in a dominant showcase of some of the country's best NHL players. Latvia's Kaspars Daugavins, left, challenges United States' Dylan Larkin during a preliminary round match of men's ice hockey on Feb. 12 at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Denmark's Mikkel Aagaard (29) is challenged by Germany's Moritz Seider (53) during a preliminary round match of men's ice hockey. Italy's Alex Trivellato (53) challenges Sweden's Lucas Raymond (23) during a preliminary round match of men's ice hockey. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/11/winter-olympics-chloe-kim-snowboarding-hockey-skiing/stories/20260211137 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/11/winter-olympics-chloe-kim-snowboarding-hockey-skiing/stories/20260211137#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:48:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/11/winter-olympics-chloe-kim-snowboarding-hockey-skiing/stories/20260211137 MILAN — Franjo von Allmen of Switzerland looks like a breakout star of the Milan Cortina Olympics after winning his third gold medal. Jordan Stolz has one gold and is targeting three more. And Chloe Kim and a bunch of NHL stars are just getting started. United States' Chloe Kim competes during the women's snowboarding halfpipe qualifications on Feb. 11 at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Livigno, Italy. Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett, left, and United States' Chloe Kim smile after the women's snowboarding halfpipe qualifications. Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen celebrates winning the gold medal in a men's super-G race in Bormio, Italy. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/10/winter-olympics-us-canada-womens-hockey-sweeps-group-a/stories/20260210124 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/10/winter-olympics-us-canada-womens-hockey-sweeps-group-a/stories/20260210124#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:48:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/10/winter-olympics-us-canada-womens-hockey-sweeps-group-a/stories/20260210124 MILAN — Hannah Bilka scored twice, and the United States’ youth and speed overwhelmed a Canadian women’s hockey team missing its captain in a 5-0 win at the Milan Cortina Games on Tuesday. Canada's Brianne Jenner, left, makes an attempt to score against United States' goaltender Aerin Frankel during a preliminary round match of women's ice hockey on Feb. 10 at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. United States players celebrate a goal by Kirsten Simms (9) during second period against Canada. United States supporters cheer during a preliminary round match of women's ice hockey in Milan. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/07/winter-olympics-milan-cortina-games-medal-results-italy/stories/20260207129 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/07/winter-olympics-milan-cortina-games-medal-results-italy/stories/20260207129#comments Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:35:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/07/winter-olympics-milan-cortina-games-medal-results-italy/stories/20260207129 MILAN — The 2026 Winter Games are off to a promising start for host nation Italy with gold, silver, and bronze on the first day of medal events. United States' Lindsey Vonn races in an alpine ski women's downhill training on Feb. 7 at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States compete during the figure skating ice dance team event on Feb. 7 at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Francesca Lollobrigida of Italy competes to win the gold medal in the women's 3,000 meters speedskating race at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Feb. 7 in Milan. Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen speeds down the course during an alpine ski, men's downhill race to win the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Feb. 7 in Bormio, Italy. Jake Paul, left, and Vice President JD Vance attend a preliminary round match of women's ice hockey between the United States and Finland on Feb. 7 at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/06/olympics-opening-ceremony-winter-milan-cortina-site-cauldron/stories/20260206118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/06/olympics-opening-ceremony-winter-milan-cortina-site-cauldron/stories/20260206118#comments Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:53:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/06/olympics-opening-ceremony-winter-milan-cortina-site-cauldron/stories/20260206118 MILAN — Featuring tributes to da Vinci and Dante, Puccini and Pausini, Armani and Fellini, pasta and vino, and other iconic tastes of Italian culture — plus Mariah Carey hitting all the high notes in “Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu” aka “Volare” — an unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron opening ceremony got the Milan Cortina Olympics officially started Friday. United States' flag barer Erin Jackson arrives during the Olympic opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Feb. 6 in Milan. Vice President JD Vance greets people as he arrives for the Olympic opening ceremony. Singer Mariah Carey performs during the Olympic opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/05/us-womens-olympic-hockey-win-czechia-scamurra-milan/stories/20260205128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/05/us-womens-olympic-hockey-win-czechia-scamurra-milan/stories/20260205128#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:06:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/05/us-womens-olympic-hockey-win-czechia-scamurra-milan/stories/20260205128 MILAN, Italy — Of all the elite players making up the U.S. women’s national team’s roster, coach John Wroblewski insisted the one he couldn’t do without at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games was Hayley Scamurra. United States' Hayley Scamurra, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring her sides' fifth goal during a preliminary round match of women's ice hockey against Czechia at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Feb. 5 in Milan, Italy. Czechia's Klara Seroiszkova slides into Czechia's Klara Peslarova, right, as United States' Hilary Knight scores. Vice President JD Vance, right, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, left, attend a preliminary round match of women's ice hockey between United States and Czechia. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/05/2026-winter-olympics-open-curling-cortina-competition/stories/20260204144 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/05/2026-winter-olympics-open-curling-cortina-competition/stories/20260204144#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:11:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/02/05/2026-winter-olympics-open-curling-cortina-competition/stories/20260204144 CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy — The 2026 Winter Olympics opened competition Wednesday night with the first curling matches on the schedule in Cortina only for the action to come to a brief halt because of a power outage. Estonia's Marie Kaldvee in action during the mixed doubles round robin phase of the curling competition on Feb. 4 against Switzerland at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Canada Canada's Brett Gallant in action during the mixed doubles round robin phase of the curling competition against the Czech Republic. Norway's Kristin Skaslien in action, during the mixed doubles round robin phase of the curling competition against Britain. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/01/29/laila-edwards-nfl-kelce-brothers-olympic-debut-family-hockey/stories/20260129112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/01/29/laila-edwards-nfl-kelce-brothers-olympic-debut-family-hockey/stories/20260129112#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:36:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/01/29/laila-edwards-nfl-kelce-brothers-olympic-debut-family-hockey/stories/20260129112 CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — It wasn’t easy for Laila Edwards’ parents, missing much of their daughter’s formative years developing into women’s hockey Olympian away from her roots in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Laila Edwards, center, the first Black woman to suit up for Team USA women's Olympic hockey, with her parents, Charone Gray-Edwards, left, and Robert Edwards, right, in her childhood home on Nov. 5, 2025, in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce heads off the field following a game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Jan. 4 in Las Vegas. Laila Edwards practices on Nov. 4, 2025, in a rink where she played youth hockey in the past in Strongsville, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/01/24/laila-edwards-us-womens-hockey-team-future-cleveland/stories/20260124099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/01/24/laila-edwards-us-womens-hockey-team-future-cleveland/stories/20260124099#comments Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:50:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/01/24/laila-edwards-us-womens-hockey-team-future-cleveland/stories/20260124099 CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — It was fajita night to celebrate Laila Edwards’ hockey homecoming when an excited shriek pierced the casual gathering in the brightly lit early 20th Century colonial she grew up in on a quiet, tree-lined street. Laila Edwards, the first Black woman to suit up for Team USA women's Olympic hockey, on Nov. 4, 2025, at the rink where she played youth hockey in the past in Strongsville, Ohio. Laila Edwards participates in a practice in Strongsville, Ohio. Laila Edwards, center, with her parents, Charone Gray-Edwards, left, and Robert Edwards, right, on Nov. 5, 2025, in her childhood home in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.