http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:30:33 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/10/22/roddy-gayle-5th-season-michigan-coach-mike-boynton/stories/20261022100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/10/22/roddy-gayle-5th-season-michigan-coach-mike-boynton/stories/20261022100#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:56:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/10/22/roddy-gayle-5th-season-michigan-coach-mike-boynton/stories/20261022100 ANN ARBOR — Roddy Gayle has been cleared to play a fifth season of college basketball for No. 16 Michigan, according to Wolverines coach Mike Boynton. Michigan's Roddy Gayle dunks over Arizona's Koa Peat, right, during a semifinal game at the Final Four on April 4 in Indianapolis. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/22/high-school-football-nll-buckeye-nwoal-titles-stake-week-10/stories/20261022093 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/22/high-school-football-nll-buckeye-nwoal-titles-stake-week-10/stories/20261022093#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:59:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/22/high-school-football-nll-buckeye-nwoal-titles-stake-week-10/stories/20261022093 Fittingly, a league championship will be on the line when Whitmer meets Perrysburg in an eagerly awaited showdown in the regular-season finale on Friday night. Whitmer’s Jamon Holmes, right, has racked up 1,104 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns this season. Perrysburg’s Dakota Jackson, left, has rushed for a team-high 936 yards and 14 touchdowns this season. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/22/defensive-linemen-taking-advantage-1-on-1-opportunities/stories/20261022059 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/22/defensive-linemen-taking-advantage-1-on-1-opportunities/stories/20261022059#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:42:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/22/defensive-linemen-taking-advantage-1-on-1-opportunities/stories/20261022059 From the moment he stepped on campus, junior defensive end Andrew Zock has been the focal point of Toledo’s defense. Toledo’s Lucas Lambert-Pipkin celebrates a sack during a college football game at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., on Sept. 4. Michigan State’s Cam Edwards is brought down by Toledo’s Isaac Say and Ezra Odinjor during a college football game at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., on Sept. 4. Michigan State defeated Toledo, 30-20. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/10/22/davidson-yoshida-tied-1st-round-lpga-south-korea/stories/20261022092 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/10/22/davidson-yoshida-tied-1st-round-lpga-south-korea/stories/20261022092#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:39:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/10/22/davidson-yoshida-tied-1st-round-lpga-south-korea/stories/20261022092 GWANGJU, South Korea — Karis Davidson had six birdies in eight holes but bogeyed her ninth Thursday for a 6-under 66 and was tied for the first-round lead at the LPGA’s BMW Ladies Championship. Karis Davidson, of Australia, reacts to her putt on the second hole during the final round at Hazeltine National Golf Club on June 28 in Chaska, Minn. Yuri Yoshida of Japan on the first tee during the final round of the LPGA Walmart NW Arkansas Championship golf tournament Sept. 27 in Rogers, Ark. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/22/jerry-jeudy-big-plays-reduced-role-browns/stories/20261022091 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/22/jerry-jeudy-big-plays-reduced-role-browns/stories/20261022091#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:32:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/22/jerry-jeudy-big-plays-reduced-role-browns/stories/20261022091 BEREA, Ohio — Even though Jerry Jeudy is no longer a focal point in the Browns’ passing game, he has come up with big plays in Cleveland’s past two wins. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) celebrates after completing a catch Oct. 18 against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, right, runs the ball past Baltimore Ravens safety Malaki Starks on Oct. 18 in Cleveland. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson on Oct. 1 in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/10/21/perrysburg-watkins-earns-scholarship-spot-with-michigan-state-mens-basketball/stories/20261021029 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/10/21/perrysburg-watkins-earns-scholarship-spot-with-michigan-state-mens-basketball/stories/20261021029#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:09:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/10/21/perrysburg-watkins-earns-scholarship-spot-with-michigan-state-mens-basketball/stories/20261021029 EAST LANSING, Mich. — Matthew Watkins’ ascent with the Michigan State University men’s basketball program has reached another level, as the Perrysburg native received a full scholarship spot for the 2026-27 season. Michigan State University men's basketball player Matthew Watkins, right, celebrates during an exhibition game against Incarnate Word. Michigan State University men's basketball player Matthew Watkins dribbles the ball during the team's media day. Michigan State University's Matthew Watkins drives the ball in a men's basketball exhibition game against Incarnate Word. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/21/2026-week-8-scouting-report-toledo-football-vs-western-michigan/stories/20261021008 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/21/2026-week-8-scouting-report-toledo-football-vs-western-michigan/stories/20261021008#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:05:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/21/2026-week-8-scouting-report-toledo-football-vs-western-michigan/stories/20261021008 Toledo is the only Group of 6 football program to rank top 35 nationally in total offense (20) and total defense (34). The Rockets, however, also rank third nationally and first in the Mid-American Conference in most penalties (62), which they will need to clean up to stay alive in the league Western Michigan quarterback Broc Lowry (12) throws against Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college football game Sept. 5 in Ann Arbor. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/21/briggs-world-class-runner-chose-toledo-over-oregon-could-national-champ-next/stories/20261021120 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/21/briggs-world-class-runner-chose-toledo-over-oregon-could-national-champ-next/stories/20261021120#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:10:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/21/briggs-world-class-runner-chose-toledo-over-oregon-could-national-champ-next/stories/20261021120 Here’s a fun one: What does every women’s cross country team in the Big Ten and traditional running powers like Arkansas, Georgia, and Texas have in common? Purity Chepkirui, front left, in a race this season for the Toledo women's cross country team. Purity Chepkirui, a star first-year runner for the Toledo women's cross country team. 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/bgsu/2026/10/21/2026-week-8-scouting-report-bgsu-football-at-buffalo/stories/20261021011 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/21/2026-week-8-scouting-report-bgsu-football-at-buffalo/stories/20261021011#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:02:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/21/2026-week-8-scouting-report-bgsu-football-at-buffalo/stories/20261021011 BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green State University and Buffalo football teams will meet on Saturday after both needed overtime to decide their previous Mid-American Conference contests. Buffalo running back Messiah Burch stiff arms a defender in a football game against Robert Morris University. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/21/walleye-sign-goaltender-nick-grabko-as-their-third-netminder/stories/20261021118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/21/walleye-sign-goaltender-nick-grabko-as-their-third-netminder/stories/20261021118#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/21/walleye-sign-goaltender-nick-grabko-as-their-third-netminder/stories/20261021118 The Toledo Walleye have signed goaltender Nick Grabko as their No. 3 netminder. Toledo’s Nick Grabko keeps his eyes on the puck during the second period of an ECHL hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on March 23, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/21/road-warriors-walleye-embrace-challenge-of-7-straight-road-games-to-open-season/stories/20261021110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/21/road-warriors-walleye-embrace-challenge-of-7-straight-road-games-to-open-season/stories/20261021110#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:24:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/21/road-warriors-walleye-embrace-challenge-of-7-straight-road-games-to-open-season/stories/20261021110 Once again, the Toledo Walleye will need to be road warriors to start the ECHL season. Walleye defenseman Dylan Moulton finds himself on the opposing bench in a game at Fort Wayne's Memorial Coliseum last season. Toledo Walleye fans cheer against the Trois-Rivieres Lions in the ECHL Kelly Cup hockey finals at the Huntington Center on June 2, 2025, in downtown Toledo. Walleye fans travel to support Toledo captain Brandon Hawkins and his teammates at Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/10/21/ohio-state-qb-julian-sayin-out-indefinitely-after-injuring-throwing-arm-1/stories/20261021096 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/10/21/ohio-state-qb-julian-sayin-out-indefinitely-after-injuring-throwing-arm-1/stories/20261021096#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:54:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/10/21/ohio-state-qb-julian-sayin-out-indefinitely-after-injuring-throwing-arm-1/stories/20261021096 Ohio State coach Ryan Day said Tuesday night that quarterback Julian Sayin will be out indefinitely after injuring his throwing arm in the fourth quarter Saturday against Indiana. Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (10) makes a pass deep upfield during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana on Oct. 17 in Bloomington, Ind. Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (10) returned to the sideline with his arm in a sling after leaving the game in the second half of an NCAA college football game, on Oct. 17 in Bloomington, Ind. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/10/20/nba-season-tips-off-with-pistons-rallying-to-beat-celtics-121-113-spoiling-paul-george-s-debut/stories/20261020112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/10/20/nba-season-tips-off-with-pistons-rallying-to-beat-celtics-121-113-spoiling-paul-george-s-debut/stories/20261020112#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:14:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/10/20/nba-season-tips-off-with-pistons-rallying-to-beat-celtics-121-113-spoiling-paul-george-s-debut/stories/20261020112 DETROIT — Javonte Green scored 19 points after not playing in the first half and Cade Cunningham finished with 22 points and eight assists, helping the Detroit Pistons come back and beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 on Tuesday. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives on Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit on Oct. 20. Boston Celtics forward Paul George (13) points after hitting a shot against the Detroit Pistons in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit on Oct. 20. Boston Celtics forward Paul George (13) is fouled by Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit on Oct. 20. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots on Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit on Oct. 20. Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) drives on Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit on Oct. 20. 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/bgsu/2026/10/20/western-kentucky-edges-bgsu-men-s-basketball-exhibition/stories/20261020115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/20/western-kentucky-edges-bgsu-men-s-basketball-exhibition/stories/20261020115#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:17:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/20/western-kentucky-edges-bgsu-men-s-basketball-exhibition/stories/20261020115 BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Bowling Green State University men’s basketball team cut a 13-point deficit in the second half down to a single point, but the Falcons could not gain the lead in a 65-62 exhibition loss Tuesday at Western Kentucky. Bowling Green’s Josiah Shackelford shoots the ball as Toledo’s Austin Parks and Leroy Blyden, Jr., attempt to block him during a men’s college basketball game at the Stroh Center in Bowling Green on Feb. 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/20/high-school-football-playoff-picture-takes-shape-liberty-center-no-1/stories/20261020099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/20/high-school-football-playoff-picture-takes-shape-liberty-center-no-1/stories/20261020099#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:12:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/20/high-school-football-playoff-picture-takes-shape-liberty-center-no-1/stories/20261020099 Liberty Center continues to hold the top spot in the Division VI state high school football poll released by the Ohio Associated Press on Tuesday. Liberty Center’s Isaiah Badenhop celebrates his touchdown as Jaxton Lawniczak lifts him up during a high school football game at Eastwood High School in Pemberville on Aug. 28. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/10/20/where-toledo-bowling-green-rank-in-the-mac-basketball-preseason-polls/stories/20261020090 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/10/20/where-toledo-bowling-green-rank-in-the-mac-basketball-preseason-polls/stories/20261020090#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:50:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/10/20/where-toledo-bowling-green-rank-in-the-mac-basketball-preseason-polls/stories/20261020090 The Mid-American Conference released its men’s and women’s basketball preseason polls Tuesday with voting coming from the league’s 12 head coaches. Toledo’s Austin Parks, right, attempts to rebound the ball during a University of Toledo men’s basketball team practice at John F. Savage Arena in Toledo, Sept. 21. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/10/20/michigan-s-kyle-whittingham-won-t-say-if-bryce-underwood-or-tommy-carr-will-start-vs-no-6-indiana-1/stories/20261020086 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/10/20/michigan-s-kyle-whittingham-won-t-say-if-bryce-underwood-or-tommy-carr-will-start-vs-no-6-indiana-1/stories/20261020086#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:25:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/10/20/michigan-s-kyle-whittingham-won-t-say-if-bryce-underwood-or-tommy-carr-will-start-vs-no-6-indiana-1/stories/20261020086 ANN ARBOR — Mum’s the word at Michigan. Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham argues for a penalty against Penn State in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Oct. 17 in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) hands the ball off to running back Jordan Marshall (23) in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State Oct. 17 in Ann Arbor, Mich. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/10/19/peralta-caminero-d-az-lead-rays-to-7-3-win-over-guardians-and-a-trip-to-the-world-series/stories/20261019093 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/10/19/peralta-caminero-d-az-lead-rays-to-7-3-win-over-guardians-and-a-trip-to-the-world-series/stories/20261019093#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:26:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/10/19/peralta-caminero-d-az-lead-rays-to-7-3-win-over-guardians-and-a-trip-to-the-world-series/stories/20261019093 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Freddy Peralta threw 5⅓ gritty innings, Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz each hit a two-run homer, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night to advance to the World Series for the third time in the franchise’s 29 seasons. Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero scores past Cleveland catcher Patrick Bailey sacrifice fly during the third inning in Game 6 of an American League Championship Series baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Oct. 19. Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero celebrates a two-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the seventh inning. Tampa Bay pitcher Cam Booser celebrates the third out against Cleveland during the sixth inning. Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero celebrates a two-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the seventh inning. Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero scores past Cleveland catcher Patrick Bailey.