http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Fri, 15 May 2026 04:29:59 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/14/walleye-announce-2026-27-schedule-home-opener/stories/20260514127 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/14/walleye-announce-2026-27-schedule-home-opener/stories/20260514127#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 19:25:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/14/walleye-announce-2026-27-schedule-home-opener/stories/20260514127 The Toledo Walleye will host the rival Fort Wayne Komets in their home opener next season. Toledo fans twirl towels during the second game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Central Division finals between the Toledo Walleye and Fort Wayne Komets at the Huntington Center in Toledo on May 12. Toledo’s Riley McCourt skates out during player intros ahead of the second game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Central Division finals between the Toledo Walleye and Fort Wayne Komets at the Huntington Center in Toledo on May 12. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/14/walk-off-homer-sinks-mud-hens-at-omaha/stories/20260514152 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/14/walk-off-homer-sinks-mud-hens-at-omaha/stories/20260514152#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 03:20:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/14/walk-off-homer-sinks-mud-hens-at-omaha/stories/20260514152 PAPILLION, Neb. — Kameron Misner’s leadoff home run in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Omaha Storm Chasers to a 7-6 victory over the Toledo Mud Hens on Thursday in an International League baseball game. Toledo’s Corey Julks rounds third base on his way home during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Memphis Redbirds at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on May 7, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/14/nfl-schedule-release-super-bowl-rematch-leads-season/stories/20260515072 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/14/nfl-schedule-release-super-bowl-rematch-leads-season/stories/20260515072#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 00:25:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/14/nfl-schedule-release-super-bowl-rematch-leads-season/stories/20260515072 NEW YORK — The 2026 NFL season will kick off with a Super Bowl rematch. Fireworks go off at the halftime during the international friendly soccer match between Mexico and Portugal at the Estadio Barnorte in Mexico City on March 28. A member of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with the Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, Calif. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/14/walleye-fall-4-2-to-fort-wayne-in-game-3-now-on-brink-of-elimination/stories/20260514130 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/14/walleye-fall-4-2-to-fort-wayne-in-game-3-now-on-brink-of-elimination/stories/20260514130#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 02:38:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/14/walleye-fall-4-2-to-fort-wayne-in-game-3-now-on-brink-of-elimination/stories/20260514130 FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Toledo held one-goal leads in both the first and second periods in Game 3 of the Central Division finals on Thursday, but the Fort Wayne Komets scored the final three to put the Walleye on the brink of elimination. Toledo's Cam Hausinger faces off against Fort Wayne's Austin Magera during Thursday's Game 3. Toledo forward Brandon Kruse celebrates his first-period goal in Game 3 of the Central Division finals on Thursday. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/05/14/springfield-boys-volleyball-sweeps-copley-regionals/stories/20260514151 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/05/14/springfield-boys-volleyball-sweeps-copley-regionals/stories/20260514151#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 01:28:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/05/14/springfield-boys-volleyball-sweeps-copley-regionals/stories/20260514151 For the Springfield boys volleyball team, a straight-set win over Copley at home on Thursday kept the Blue Devils dancing in the OHSAA Division II regional, continuing a historic season for the area’s only team in the tournament field. Springfield celebrates a point against Copley during a boys high school volleyball match in Holland on May 14. Springfield defeated Copley, 3-0. Springfield’s Denny Rakosik attacks the ball during a boys high school volleyball match in Holland in Holland on May 14. Springfield defeated Copley, 3-0. Springfield’s Michael Harly blocks an attack by Copley’s Justin Lynn during a boys high school volleyball match in Holland on May 14. Springfield defeated Copley, 3-0. Springfield’s Denny Rakosik and Jonah Sheppard reach for the ball during a boys high school volleyball match in Holland in Holland on May 14. Springfield defeated Copley, 3-0. Springfield celebrates its win over Copley during a boys high school volleyball match in Holland in Holland on May 14. Springfield defeated Copley, 3-0. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/14/nathan-leininger-baseball-despite-close-loss-kent-state/stories/20260514125 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/14/nathan-leininger-baseball-despite-close-loss-kent-state/stories/20260514125#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 00:58:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/14/nathan-leininger-baseball-despite-close-loss-kent-state/stories/20260514125 Nathan Leininger’s pitching performance against Kent State on Thursday should have been cause for celebration, but Toledo baseball’s offense let it go to waste in a 4-3 loss. Toledo’s Nathan Leininger throws a pitch during a Mid-American Conference college baseball game between the University of Toledo and Kent State University at UT’s Scott Park Baseball Complex in Toledo on May 14. Toledo’s J.P. Wagner follows through on a swing during a Mid-American Conference college baseball game between the University of Toledo and Kent State University at UT’s Scott Park Baseball Complex in Toledo on May 14. Kent State’s Luke Matthews, left, celebrates toward his dugout after Toledo’s Ryan Sudbrook failed to tag him out at second during a Mid-American Conference college baseball game between the University of Toledo and Kent State University at UT’s Scott Park Baseball Complex in Toledo on May 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/14/chella-choi-3-way-lead-lpga-tour/stories/20260514148 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/14/chella-choi-3-way-lead-lpga-tour/stories/20260514148#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 00:11:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/14/chella-choi-3-way-lead-lpga-tour/stories/20260514148 CINCINNATI — Chella Choi bogeyed her final two holes Thursday that blemished an otherwise flawless round, giving her a 4-under 66 to fall into a three-way share of the lead with Rio Takeda and Ina Yoon in the Kroger Queen City Championship. Chella Choi looks over the sixth green during the first round of the Queen City Championship LPGA golf tournament at Maketewah Country Club on May 14 in Cincinnati. Nelly Korda plays a shot on the 16th hole during the first round of the Queen City Championship LPGA golf tournament at Maketewah Country Club on May 14 in Cincinnati. Nelly Korda putts on the 17th hole during the first round of the Queen City Championship LPGA golf tournament at Maketewah Country Club on May 14 in Cincinnati. Jeeno Thitikul plays a shot from the fairway on the sixth hole during the first round of the Queen City Championship LPGA golf tournament at Maketewah Country Club on May 14 in Cincinnati. Rio Takeda looks on from the ninth hole during the first round of the Queen City Championship LPGA golf tournament at Maketewah Country Club on May 14 in Cincinnati. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/14/four-players-share-early-lead-pga-championship/stories/20260514147 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/14/four-players-share-early-lead-pga-championship/stories/20260514147#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 00:07:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/14/four-players-share-early-lead-pga-championship/stories/20260514147 NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — The chilly start to the PGA Championship made it feel like May. The test Aronimink provided was more like June in a U.S. Open, with no one better than 3-under 67 among the early starters and Masters champion Rory McIlroy giving a stink assessment of his 74. Aldrich Potgieter, of South Africa, watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament practice round at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14 in Newtown Square, Pa. Ryo Hisatsune, of Japan, watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament practice round at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14 in Newtown Square, Pa. Jon Rahm, of Spain, waves after his putt on the sixth hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament practice round at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14 in Newtown Square, Pa. Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits from the rough on the ninth hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament practice round at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14 in Newtown Square, Pa. Xander Schauffele chips to the green during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament practice round at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14 in Newtown Square, Pa. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/05/14/bowling-green-baseball-mac-tournament-bid-ends-loss-ball-state/stories/20260514146 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/05/14/bowling-green-baseball-mac-tournament-bid-ends-loss-ball-state/stories/20260514146#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 23:15:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/05/14/bowling-green-baseball-mac-tournament-bid-ends-loss-ball-state/stories/20260514146 MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball State scored two runs in the seventh inning and one more in the eighth to claim a 6-3 Mid-American Conference baseball victory over Bowling Green State University on Thursday at Shebek Stadium. Bowling Green’s Griffin Scheiderer hits a bunt during a MAC baseball game at BGSU’s Steller Field in Bowling Green on April 3. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/14/ewing-hits-1st-big-league-home-run-mets-beat-tigers-9-4/stories/20260514133 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/14/ewing-hits-1st-big-league-home-run-mets-beat-tigers-9-4/stories/20260514133#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 20:45:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/14/ewing-hits-1st-big-league-home-run-mets-beat-tigers-9-4/stories/20260514133 NEW YORK — A.J. Ewing hit his first big league home run to spark a comeback for the New York Mets, who completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 9-4 win on Thursday. New York Mets' A.J. Ewing (9) celebrates in the dugout with teammates after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on May 14 in New York. New York Mets designated hitter Juan Soto (22) hits a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on May 14 in New York. New York Mets starting pitcher Nolan McLean (26) reacts during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on May 14 in New York. Detroit Tigers center fielder Wenceel Perez (46) fails to catch a two-run home run ball hit by New York Mets' Brett Baty during the fourth inning of a baseball game on May 14 in New York. Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch argues with an umpire during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on May 14 in New York. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/14/reds-get-six-shutout-innings-rout-nationals/stories/20260514132 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/14/reds-get-six-shutout-innings-rout-nationals/stories/20260514132#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 20:40:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/14/reds-get-six-shutout-innings-rout-nationals/stories/20260514132 CINCINNATI — Chase Burns threw six scoreless innings, JJ Bleday homered twice and drove in six runs, and the Cincinnati Reds avoided being swept by the Washington Nationals with a 15-1 victory Thursday afternoon at Great American Ball Park. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Cincinnati on May 14. Cincinnati Reds' JJ Bleday (22) hits a three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Cincinnati on May 14. Cincinnati Reds' Matt McLain (9) celebrates his two-run home run with his teammates during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Cincinnati on May 14. Washington Nationals pitcher Zak Kent throws during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati on May 14. Cincinnati Reds' JJ Bleday (22) reacts after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Cincinnati on May 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/05/14/pistons-blow-9-point-lead-late-in-regulation-losing-to-cavs-in-ot/stories/20260514099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/05/14/pistons-blow-9-point-lead-late-in-regulation-losing-to-cavs-in-ot/stories/20260514099#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 10:44:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/05/14/pistons-blow-9-point-lead-late-in-regulation-losing-to-cavs-in-ot/stories/20260514099 DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons put themselves on the brink of elimination again in the NBA playoffs, blowing a nine-point lead late in regulation of an overtime setback. Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) knocks the ball away from Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris during the first half in Game 5 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series May 13 in Detroit. Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) knocks the ball out of the hands of Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) while going to the basket during the first half in Game 5 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series May 13 in Detroit. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus, center, during the first half in Game 5 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series, May 13 in Detroit. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson, left, and Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart fight over a ball during the first half in Game 5 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series, May 13 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/13/omaha-rallies-defeat-mud-hens/stories/20260513108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/13/omaha-rallies-defeat-mud-hens/stories/20260513108#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 21:17:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/13/omaha-rallies-defeat-mud-hens/stories/20260513108 PAPILLION, Neb. — Back-to-back doubles in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Omaha Storm Chasers to a 3-2 victory Wednesday afternoon over the Toledo Mud Hens in an International League baseball game at Werner Park. Max Anderson prepares for the pitch as the Toledo Mud Hens take on the Columbus Clippers at Fifth Third Field on Aug. 17. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/13/Angel-Martinez-hits-leadoff-homer-Parker-Messick-has-solid-outing-in-Guardians-4-2-win-over-Angels-1/stories/20260513102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/13/Angel-Martinez-hits-leadoff-homer-Parker-Messick-has-solid-outing-in-Guardians-4-2-win-over-Angels-1/stories/20260513102#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 20:02:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/13/Angel-Martinez-hits-leadoff-homer-Parker-Messick-has-solid-outing-in-Guardians-4-2-win-over-Angels-1/stories/20260513102 CLEVELAND — Angel Martinez's leadoff homer got Cleveland started and rookie Parker Messick had another strong outing as the Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Wednesday to finish a three-game series sweep. Cleveland Guardians' Parker Messick pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Cleveland on May 13. Cleveland Guardians' Angel Martínez gestures as he runs towards home plate in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Cleveland on May 13. Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) catches a fly ball hit for an out by Cleveland Guardians' Chase DeLauter in the third inning of a baseball game in Cleveland on May 13. Cleveland Guardians' José Ramírez scores in front of home plate umpire Dan Iassogna (58) in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Cleveland on May 13. Los Angeles Angels' Jo Adell walks back to the dugout after striking out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland on May 13. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/13/briggs-boggess-embraces-urgency-moment-rockets-championship/stories/20260513098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/13/briggs-boggess-embraces-urgency-moment-rockets-championship/stories/20260513098#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 19:33:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/13/briggs-boggess-embraces-urgency-moment-rockets-championship/stories/20260513098 They say don’t go shopping on an empty stomach, but going after players who are a little hungry? Toledo’s head coach Ginny Boggess watches from the sidelines during a women’s MAC basketball game at the University of Toledo’s Savage Arena in Toledo on Jan. 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/05/13/toledo-bgsu-baseball-face-postseason-stakes-in-regular-season-finales/stories/20260513081 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/05/13/toledo-bgsu-baseball-face-postseason-stakes-in-regular-season-finales/stories/20260513081#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 15:25:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/05/13/toledo-bgsu-baseball-face-postseason-stakes-in-regular-season-finales/stories/20260513081 With the Mid-American Conference baseball tournament looming, Toledo and Bowling Green State University find themselves in two different, yet seasonally important situations heading into the final regular season series. Toledo coach Rob Reinstetle ahead of a college baseball game between the University of Michigan and the University of Toledo at UM’s Ray Fisher Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., on March 25. Bowling Green’s Jackson Miller throws a pitch during a Mid-American Conference college baseball game between Bowling Green State University and Ohio University at BGSU’s Steller Field in Bowling Green on March 22. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/12/toledo-baseball-rolls-bgsu-in-run-rule-win-at-fifth-third-field/stories/20260512116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/12/toledo-baseball-rolls-bgsu-in-run-rule-win-at-fifth-third-field/stories/20260512116#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 03:42:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/12/toledo-baseball-rolls-bgsu-in-run-rule-win-at-fifth-third-field/stories/20260512116 The University of Toledo baseball team dominated the sixth all-time Battle of I-75 at Fifth Third Field on Tuesday, as an offensive outburst propelled the Rockets to a 15-5 run-rule victory in eight innings over Bowling Green State University. Toledos’s J.P. Wagner throws the ball to first during a college baseball game between the University of Michigan and the University of Toledo at UM’s Ray Fisher Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., on March 25. Bowling Green’s TJ Takats throws the ball from the outfield during a Mid-American Conference college baseball game between Bowling Green State University and Ohio University at BGSU’s Steller Field in Bowling Green on March 22. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/12/mud-hens-erupt-for-19-runs-in-series-opening-victory-at-omaha/stories/20260512115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/12/mud-hens-erupt-for-19-runs-in-series-opening-victory-at-omaha/stories/20260512115#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 03:07:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/12/mud-hens-erupt-for-19-runs-in-series-opening-victory-at-omaha/stories/20260512115 PAPILLION, Neb. — The Toledo Mud Hens opened their six-game road trip against the Omaha Storm Chasers with a statement win on Tuesday, erupting for a 19-1 victory. Toledo’s Max Anderson high-fives teammates after scoring the first run during a baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on May 8. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/12/angel-martinez-homers-guardians-strike-out-13-top-angels-3-2/stories/20260512114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/12/angel-martinez-homers-guardians-strike-out-13-top-angels-3-2/stories/20260512114#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 02:40:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/12/angel-martinez-homers-guardians-strike-out-13-top-angels-3-2/stories/20260512114 CLEVELAND — Angel Martinez homered and Cleveland's pitchers struck out 13 as the Guardians kept up their home mastery of the Los Angeles Angels with a 3-2 victory on Tuesday night. Cleveland Guardians 'Angel Martínez gestures as he runs toward home plate with a solo home run in the third inning. Cleveland Guardians 'Angel Martínez (1) is greeted in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the third inning. Cleveland Guardians 'Angel Martínez gestures as he runs the bases with a solo home run in the third inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/12/james-wood-hits-12th-homer-nationals-go-deep-season-high-6-times-10-4-win-reds/stories/20260512113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/12/james-wood-hits-12th-homer-nationals-go-deep-season-high-6-times-10-4-win-reds/stories/20260512113#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 02:32:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/12/james-wood-hits-12th-homer-nationals-go-deep-season-high-6-times-10-4-win-reds/stories/20260512113 CINCINNATI — James Wood hit his 12th home run of the season, and Luis Garcia Jr. and Daylen Lile each went deep twice as part of a six-homer night by the Washington Nationals in a 10-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. Washington Nationals' Daylen Lile rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning. Washington Nationals' Nasim Nuñez hits a single during the fourth inning. Cincinnati Reds' second baseman Matt McLain grounds into a fielder's choice that scores teammate Elly de la Cruz during the fourth inning.