http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:28:05 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/21/atlanta-dream-beat-the-golden-state-valkyries-97-71-for-a-2-1-lead-in-the-wnba-finals/stories/20261021126 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/21/atlanta-dream-beat-the-golden-state-valkyries-97-71-for-a-2-1-lead-in-the-wnba-finals/stories/20261021126#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:41:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/21/atlanta-dream-beat-the-golden-state-valkyries-97-71-for-a-2-1-lead-in-the-wnba-finals/stories/20261021126 ATLANTA — Angel Reese had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 on Wednesday night and take a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals. Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard celebrates scoring during the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday in Atlanta. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/20/matthew-scores-maple-leafs-beat-blue-jackets/stories/20261020117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/20/matthew-scores-maple-leafs-beat-blue-jackets/stories/20261020117#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:30:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/20/matthew-scores-maple-leafs-beat-blue-jackets/stories/20261020117 COLUMBUS — Auston Matthews had a goal and an assist in his 700th NHL game and the Toronto Maple Leafs scored four straight goals in the second period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2 on Tuesday for their second road victory of the season. Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Marshall Rifai (83) celebrates his goal with left wing Gavin McKenna (92) in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Columbus on Oct. 20. Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (41) blocks a shot by Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus on Oct. 20. Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander, center, celebrates his goal with Kirill Marchenko (86) and Colton Sissons (15) in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Columbus on Oct. 20. Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) celebrates his goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Columbus on Oct. 20. Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) blocks a shot by Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus on Oct. 20. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/19/dream-roll-past-valkyries-wnba-finals/stories/20261019092 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/19/dream-roll-past-valkyries-wnba-finals/stories/20261019092#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:35:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/19/dream-roll-past-valkyries-wnba-finals/stories/20261019092 SAN FRANCISCO  — Angel Reese has 30 points and 16 rebounds as Dream roll past Valkyries 79-65 to even WNBA Finals at 1-1. Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes (15) celebrates with guard-forward Kaila Charles (6) during the second half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball finals on Oct. 17 in San Francisco. Golden State Valkyries guard Kaitlyn Chen reacts after scoring against the Atlanta Dream during the first half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball finals on Oct. 17 in San Francisco. Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams celebrates after Game 1 of the WNBA basketball finals against the Atlanta Dream on Oct. 17 in San Francisco. Golden State Valkyries and Warriors owner Joe Lacob, middle, watches with Warriors president and chief operating officer Brandon Schneider, middle left, and Warriors head coach Steve Kerr during the second half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball finals between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream on Oct. 17 in San Francisco. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/18/reddick-wins-phoenix-nascar-cup-series-championship-tightens/stories/20261018135 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/18/reddick-wins-phoenix-nascar-cup-series-championship-tightens/stories/20261018135#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:08:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/18/reddick-wins-phoenix-nascar-cup-series-championship-tightens/stories/20261018135 AVONDALE, Ariz. — Tyler Reddick earned his sixth win of the season in a NASCAR playoff race on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway, becoming one of several drivers to make big gains in the Cup Series championship standings on a miserable day for leader Kyle Larson. Ryan Blaney makes a pit stop on lap 128 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race on Oct. 18 in Avondale, Ariz. Denny Hamlin (11) leads Tyler Reddick on the 30th lap during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race on Oct. 18 in Avondale, Ariz. Kyle Larson (5) leads Austin Dillon on the 12th lap during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race on Oct. 18 in Avondale, Ariz. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/17/kent-johnson-scores-ot-blue-jackets-beat-rangers-1-0/stories/20261017123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/17/kent-johnson-scores-ot-blue-jackets-beat-rangers-1-0/stories/20261017123#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:33:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/17/kent-johnson-scores-ot-blue-jackets-beat-rangers-1-0/stories/20261017123 COLUMBUS — Kent Johnson scored with 1:33 remaining on the clock in overtime, Jet Greaves got his fifth career shutout and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New York Rangers 1-0 on Saturday night. Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson's goal gets past New York Rangers goalie Dylan Garand, center, defenseman Alberts Smits, left, and forward Noah Laba in overtime. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/17/gabby-williams-scores-26-points-sends-valkyries-68-64-game-1-win/stories/20261017122 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/17/gabby-williams-scores-26-points-sends-valkyries-68-64-game-1-win/stories/20261017122#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:28:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/17/gabby-williams-scores-26-points-sends-valkyries-68-64-game-1-win/stories/20261017122 SAN FRANCISCO — Gabby Williams so believes in Golden State's poise in crunch time because of the way the Valkyries have won all along with their defense. Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1) shoots against Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/16/brewers-sweep-dodgers-world-series-1982/stories/20261016089 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/16/brewers-sweep-dodgers-world-series-1982/stories/20261016089#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:30:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/16/brewers-sweep-dodgers-world-series-1982/stories/20261016089 LOS ANGELES — After 44 years, the Milwaukee Brewers are finally going back to the World Series. Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Aaron Ashby celebrates the final out of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Oct. 15 in Los Angeles. Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell follows through on his solo home run during the sixth inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Oct. 15 in Los Angeles. The Milwaukee Brewers celebrate after Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Oct. 15 in Los Angeles. Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich celebrates after Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Oct. 15 in Los Angeles. Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell celebrates his solo home run with catcher William Contreras in the dugout during the sixth inning of Game 4. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/13/brady-tkachuk-natural-hat-trick-panthers-blue-jackets/stories/20261013118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/13/brady-tkachuk-natural-hat-trick-panthers-blue-jackets/stories/20261013118#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:39:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/13/brady-tkachuk-natural-hat-trick-panthers-blue-jackets/stories/20261013118 COLUMBUS — Brady Tkachuk had a natural hat trick in the second period, his brother Matthew Tkachuk matched a club record with five assists and the Florida Panthers rolled past the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-3 on Tuesday night to snap a two-game skid. Florida Panthers left wing Brady Tkachuk, right, celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets with Seth Jones and Matthew Tkachuk on Oct. 13 on Columbus. Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Conor Garland (83) shoots against the Florida Panthers on Oct. 13 in Columbus. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/12/contreras-delivers-milwaukee-s-bullpen-shines-brewers-top-dodgers/stories/20261012108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/12/contreras-delivers-milwaukee-s-bullpen-shines-brewers-top-dodgers/stories/20261012108#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:10:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/12/contreras-delivers-milwaukee-s-bullpen-shines-brewers-top-dodgers/stories/20261012108 MILWAUKEE — William Contreras hit a tying homer in the fifth and singled home the go-ahead run an inning later as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 on Monday in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras follows through on his solo home run during the fifth inning of Game 2. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/12/back-to-back-wins-vault-chase-briscoe/stories/20261012090 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/12/back-to-back-wins-vault-chase-briscoe/stories/20261012090#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:09:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/12/back-to-back-wins-vault-chase-briscoe/stories/20261012090 CONCORD, N.C. — Chase Briscoe’s hero in auto racing has always been Tony Stewart. Chase Briscoe celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Oct. 11 in Concord, N.C. Chase Briscoe celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Oct. 11 in Concord, N.C. Chase Briscoe does a burnout after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Oct. 11 in Concord, N.C. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/11/chase-briscoe-holds-off-teammate-christopher-bell-charlotte-win/stories/20261011111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/11/chase-briscoe-holds-off-teammate-christopher-bell-charlotte-win/stories/20261011111#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:01:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/11/chase-briscoe-holds-off-teammate-christopher-bell-charlotte-win/stories/20261011111 CONCORD, N.C. — Chase Briscoe is getting the hang of winning close races. Chase Briscoe (19) beats Christopher Bell (20) to the finish line to win. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/11/michael-brennan-wins-the-baycurrent-classic-in-japan-for-his-2nd-pga-tour-victory-of-season/stories/20261011098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/11/michael-brennan-wins-the-baycurrent-classic-in-japan-for-his-2nd-pga-tour-victory-of-season/stories/20261011098#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:33:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/11/michael-brennan-wins-the-baycurrent-classic-in-japan-for-his-2nd-pga-tour-victory-of-season/stories/20261011098 YOKOHAMA, Japan — Michael Brennan won the Baycurrent Classic on Sunday for his second victory of the season and third on the PGA Tour, parring the final six holes for a 3-under-par 68 and a one-stroke margin over Jacob Bridgeman and Keith Mitchell. Michael Brennan tees off on the fifth hole during the third round of the BMW Championship golf tournament Aug. 22 in St. Louis. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/10/snuggerud-holloway-lift-blues-5-3-victory-over-blue-jackets/stories/20261010080 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/10/snuggerud-holloway-lift-blues-5-3-victory-over-blue-jackets/stories/20261010080#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:58:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/10/snuggerud-holloway-lift-blues-5-3-victory-over-blue-jackets/stories/20261010080 ST. LOUIS — Jimmy Snuggerud scored twice and Dylan Holloway had three assists as the St. Louis Blues beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 on Saturday night. St. Louis Blues' Jonatan Berggren (29) celebrates after scoring past Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/09/gaudreau-scores-twice-4-goal-2nd-period-kraken-beat-red-wings-6-3/stories/20261009102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/09/gaudreau-scores-twice-4-goal-2nd-period-kraken-beat-red-wings-6-3/stories/20261009102#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:29:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/09/gaudreau-scores-twice-4-goal-2nd-period-kraken-beat-red-wings-6-3/stories/20261009102 DETROIT — Frederick Gaudreau scored twice, Ben Myers had a goal and two assists and the Seattle Kraken had a four-goal second period in a 6-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night. Seattle Kraken center Frederick Gaudreau (89) celebrates his goal. Seattle Kraken center Frederick Gaudreau (89) shoots over the stick of Detroit Red Wings defenseman Justin Faulk (72) to score. Detroit Red Wings left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) scores on Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) as Adam Larsson (6) defends. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/09/kent-johnson-scores-lone-goal-shootout-give-blue-jackets-3-2-win/stories/20261009100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/09/kent-johnson-scores-lone-goal-shootout-give-blue-jackets-3-2-win/stories/20261009100#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:51:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/09/kent-johnson-scores-lone-goal-shootout-give-blue-jackets-3-2-win/stories/20261009100 COLUMBUS — Kent Johnson scored the only goal in a shootout to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night. Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson (91) scores on Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Sergei Murashov (1). Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (10) checks Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Ville Koivunen, right. Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Sergei Murashov (1) blocks a shot next to Columbus Blue Jackets center Charlie Coyle (3). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/09/kyle-buschs-11-year-old-son-highlights-his-fathers-celebration-life-ceremony/stories/20261009101 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/09/kyle-buschs-11-year-old-son-highlights-his-fathers-celebration-life-ceremony/stories/20261009101#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:49:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/09/kyle-buschs-11-year-old-son-highlights-his-fathers-celebration-life-ceremony/stories/20261009101 CONCORD, N.C. — The NASCAR community and more than 10,000 race fans celebrated the life of the late Kyle Busch during an uplifting ceremony Friday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Kyle Busch is introduced during the NASCAR All-Star auto race at Dover Motor Speedway, May 17 in Dover, Del. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/04/chase-briscoe-fends-off-kyle-larson-s-last-lap-surge-to-win-in-las-vegas-1-1/stories/20261004110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/04/chase-briscoe-fends-off-kyle-larson-s-last-lap-surge-to-win-in-las-vegas-1-1/stories/20261004110#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:50:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/04/chase-briscoe-fends-off-kyle-larson-s-last-lap-surge-to-win-in-las-vegas-1-1/stories/20261004110 LAS VEGAS — Chase Briscoe held off a last-lap charge from points leader Kyle Larson to win the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Chase Briscoe celebrates after winning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/02/knies-has-2-goals-assist-columbus-debut-blue-jackets-beat-sabres/stories/20261002094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/02/knies-has-2-goals-assist-columbus-debut-blue-jackets-beat-sabres/stories/20261002094#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:06:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/10/02/knies-has-2-goals-assist-columbus-debut-blue-jackets-beat-sabres/stories/20261002094 COLUMBUS — Matthew Knies had two goals and an assist in his Columbus debut and the Blue Jackets beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 on Thursday night for their first season-opening victory in five years. Columbus Blue Jackets' Matthew Knies celebrates after his goal against the Buffalo Sabres. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/29/white-sox-strike-first-in-al-wild-card-beating-astros-6-3-in-game-1/stories/20260930083 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/29/white-sox-strike-first-in-al-wild-card-beating-astros-6-3-in-game-1/stories/20260930083#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:33:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/29/white-sox-strike-first-in-al-wild-card-beating-astros-6-3-in-game-1/stories/20260930083 HOUSTON — Colson Montgomery hit a solo homer and Sam Antonacci drove in two runs to lead the Chicago White Sox over the Houston Astros 6-3 in Game 1 of an AL Wild Card Series on Tuesday. Chicago White Sox's Colson Montgomery runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series against the Houston Astros Sept. 29 in Houston. Chicago White Sox's Chase Meidroth, right, celebrates with Kyle Teel after scoring off a 2-run single hit by by Sam Antonacci during the second inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series against the Houston Astros Sept. 29 in Houston. Houston Astros starting pitcher AJ Blubaugh delivers during the first inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series against the Chicago White Sox Sept. 29 in Houston. Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Grant Taylor follows through on a pitch during the seventh inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series against the Houston Astros Sept. 29 in Houston. Fans sit among empty seats during the second inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series between the Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox Sept. 29 in Houston. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/29/austin-riley-s-3-run-homer-off-jhoan-duran-rallies-braves-past-phillies-5-3-in-nlwcs-opener/stories/20260929114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/29/austin-riley-s-3-run-homer-off-jhoan-duran-rallies-braves-past-phillies-5-3-in-nlwcs-opener/stories/20260929114#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:20:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/29/austin-riley-s-3-run-homer-off-jhoan-duran-rallies-braves-past-phillies-5-3-in-nlwcs-opener/stories/20260929114 ATLANTA — Austin Riley hit a three-run homer off All-Star closer Jhoan Duran in the eighth inning as the Atlanta Braves rallied past the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on Tuesday in the opener of a best-of-3 National League Wild Card Series. Philadelphia's J.T. Realmuto hits a two-run triple off Atlanta Braves pitcher Didier Fuentes in the seventh inning during Game 1 of baseball's National League Wild Card Series Sept. 29 in Atlanta. Philadelphia's Trea Turner, front, hits Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim while being tagged out attempting to steal second base in the third inning during Game 1 of baseball's National League Wild Card Series Sept. 29 in Atlanta. Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo throws against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning during Game 1 of baseball's National League Wild Card Series Sept. 29 in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale throws against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning during Game 1 of baseball's National League Wild Card Series Sept. 29 in Atlanta. Philadelphia's J.T. Realmuto runs out his two-run triple against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning during Game 1 of baseball's National League Wild Card Series Sept. 29 in Atlanta.