http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:15:35 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/18/new-toledo-roller-hockey-league-eyes-more-support-fans-businesses/stories/20260618103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/18/new-toledo-roller-hockey-league-eyes-more-support-fans-businesses/stories/20260618103#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:28:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/18/new-toledo-roller-hockey-league-eyes-more-support-fans-businesses/stories/20260618103 Toledo’s new summer roller hockey league is encountering some early growing pains, with anticipated financial streams slow to materialize. Adam Stio announces new roller hockey league at a news conference at the Huntington Center on Feb. 25 in downtown Toledo. Four teams are set to play in the first season of Toledo's new eXtreme Roller Hockey League. Coach Ian Duncan will coach in a new roller hockey league, annpounced at a news conference at the Huntington Center on Feb. 25 in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/06/18/former-bowsher-ad-ohio-state-star-hopson-coach-florida-polytechnic/stories/20260618106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/06/18/former-bowsher-ad-ohio-state-star-hopson-coach-florida-polytechnic/stories/20260618106#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:26:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/06/18/former-bowsher-ad-ohio-state-star-hopson-coach-florida-polytechnic/stories/20260618106 Former Bowsher athletic director and Ohio State basketball star Dennis Hopson has been hired as the coach of the new men's basketball program at Florida Polytechnic University. Dennis Hopson, the new Athletic Director at Bowsher High School, poses for a photo in front of his no. 42 retired high school basketball jersey in Toledo on Sept. 12, 2024. Coach Dennis Hopson leads practice during a men’s basketball practice at Lourdes University’s Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center in Sylvania on Nov. 27, 2023. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/18/perrsyburg-football-s-gerken-balancing-senior-year-goals-and-sec-future/stories/20260618095 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/18/perrsyburg-football-s-gerken-balancing-senior-year-goals-and-sec-future/stories/20260618095#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:03:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/18/perrsyburg-football-s-gerken-balancing-senior-year-goals-and-sec-future/stories/20260618095 Senior Perrysburg offensive lineman Reed Gerken is leading a Yellow Jackets football team with high expectations, while also preparing for his next stop in the Southeastern Conference at the University of Kentucky. Perrysburg offensive lineman Reed Gerken goes through drills during the Perrysburg Football Showcase May 14, 2025, at Steinecker Stadium in Perrysburg. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/18/vancouver-goldeneyes-select-us-olympian-caroline-harvey-with-the-1st-pick-in-the/stories/20260618092 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/18/vancouver-goldeneyes-select-us-olympian-caroline-harvey-with-the-1st-pick-in-the/stories/20260618092#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:33:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/18/vancouver-goldeneyes-select-us-olympian-caroline-harvey-with-the-1st-pick-in-the/stories/20260618092 DETROIT — Established veterans Hilary Knight and Marie-Philip Poulin helped deliver the Professional Women’s Hockey League a major post-Olympic boost coming out of the Milan Cortina Games in February. Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey, center right, who was selected by the Vancouver Goldeneyes with the No. 1 overall pick in the PWHL draft, poses with Vancouver general manager Cara Gardner Morey, second from right, tennis icon and PWHL board member Billie Jean King, right, King's wife Ilana Kloss, and others June 17 in Detroit. United States' Caroline Harvey celebrates with teammates after scoring her side's first goal during a preliminary round match of women's ice hockey between USA and Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Feb. 10. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/17/northwest-ohio-high-school-baseball-standouts-earn-all-ohio-honors/stories/20260617111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/17/northwest-ohio-high-school-baseball-standouts-earn-all-ohio-honors/stories/20260617111#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:31:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/17/northwest-ohio-high-school-baseball-standouts-earn-all-ohio-honors/stories/20260617111 The Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association has announced its All-Ohio teams, and several players from northwest Ohio earned all-state honors. Clay’s Bryce Besgrove throws the ball during the D-II baseball district final at Carter Park in Bowling Green on May 28.Clay defeated St. Francis, 1-0. Northview’s Charlie Paulson hits the ball during a Division II district high school baseball final at Carter Park in Bowling Green on May 29, 2025. Anthony Wayne defeated Northview, 2-0. Anthony Wayne’s Jett Smith slides safely into home against Amherst Steele on June 14, 2015 in Akron. Anthony Wayne defeated Amherst Steele 7-3 to win the Division II sate baseball final. Liberty-Benton pitcher Jackson Knepper throws with all his might against Columbus Academy in the Division V high school baseball semifinals at Thurman Munson Stadium on June 11 in Canton, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/17/former-perrysburg-basketball-standout-earns-walk-on-spot-at-michigan-state/stories/20260617087 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/17/former-perrysburg-basketball-standout-earns-walk-on-spot-at-michigan-state/stories/20260617087#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:25:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/17/former-perrysburg-basketball-standout-earns-walk-on-spot-at-michigan-state/stories/20260617087 After three seasons as a student manager for the Michigan State University men’s basketball team, Perrysburg High School graduate and former basketball standout Matt Watkins has earned a walk-on spot for his upcoming senior year. Perrysburg’s Matt Watkins celebrates a call during the OHSAA Division I boys basketball district final at Lake High School in Millbury, Ohio, on March 5, 2022. Lima Senior defeated Perrysburg, 53-45. Perrysburg’s Matt Watkins moves the ball during a high school basketball game at Whitmer High School in Toledo on Dec. 13, 2022. Perrysburg defeated Whitmer, 65-52. Perrysburg’s Matt Watkins goes for a layup during a boys high school basketball game between Bowling Green and Perrysburg at Bowling Green High School in Bowling Green on Dec. 2, 2022. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/17/rochester-tops-mud-hens-11th-inning/stories/20260617123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/17/rochester-tops-mud-hens-11th-inning/stories/20260617123#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/17/rochester-tops-mud-hens-11th-inning/stories/20260617123 ROCHESTER, N.Y. — In a back and forth battle, ultimately the host Rochester Red Wings rallied late for a 6-5 victory in 11 innings over the Toledo Mud Hens on Wednesday in the second game of the series. Toledo’s Matt Seelinger throws a pitch during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and St. Paul Saints at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on June 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/06/17/yelich-and-chourio-homer-as-the-brewers-beat-the-guardians-9-4/stories/20260617134 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/06/17/yelich-and-chourio-homer-as-the-brewers-beat-the-guardians-9-4/stories/20260617134#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:27:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/06/17/yelich-and-chourio-homer-as-the-brewers-beat-the-guardians-9-4/stories/20260617134 MILWAUKEE — Christian Yelich and Jackson Chourio homered and the Milwaukee Brewers scored seven runs in the first four innings in a 9-4 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night. Cleveland's Gavin Williams reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Milwaukee Brewers' Jackson Chourio during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Milwaukee. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/17/canada-players-need-swagger-arrogance-snag-historic-first-world-cup-win/stories/20260617133 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/17/canada-players-need-swagger-arrogance-snag-historic-first-world-cup-win/stories/20260617133#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:49:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/17/canada-players-need-swagger-arrogance-snag-historic-first-world-cup-win/stories/20260617133 VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Canada is ready to set aside its reputation for politeness, at least during the World Cup. Canada's Niko Sigur, center, works out during a training session during the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament on June 15 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Canada's Stephen Eustaquio, left, and Luc de Fougerolles, middle, work out during a training session on the eve of the team's FIFA World Cup soccer match against Qatar on June 15 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Canada's Ali Ahmed, left and teammate Canada's Promise David speak to referee Facundo Tello during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto on June 12 Canada head coach Jesse Marsch, back left, kicks a ball during a FIFA World Cup soccer training session, in Vancouver, British Columbiaon June 16 Canada head coach Jesse Marsch kicks a ball before a FIFA World Cup soccer training session, in Vancouver, British Columbia on June 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/17/jeremy-pena-homers-lambert-allows-2-hits-astros-beat-tigers-4-2/stories/20260617128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/17/jeremy-pena-homers-lambert-allows-2-hits-astros-beat-tigers-4-2/stories/20260617128#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:44:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/17/jeremy-pena-homers-lambert-allows-2-hits-astros-beat-tigers-4-2/stories/20260617128 HOUSTON — Jeremy Peña homered and had an RBI single, Peter Lambert allowed just one run on two hits and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 on Wednesday. Houston Astros' Jeremy Peña is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on June 17 in Houston. Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers tags out Houston Astros' Jake Meyers at the plate during the sixth inning of a baseball game on June 17 in Houston. Fans reach for a foul ball hit by Houston Astros' Jose Altuve during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on June 17 in Houston. Detroit Tigers' Kevin McGonigle runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros on June 17 in Houston. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/17/briggs-beloved-former-toledo-women-s-basketball-star-ingersoll-fighting-life/stories/20260617117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/17/briggs-beloved-former-toledo-women-s-basketball-star-ingersoll-fighting-life/stories/20260617117#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:45:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/17/briggs-beloved-former-toledo-women-s-basketball-star-ingersoll-fighting-life/stories/20260617117 Some athletes are remembered for what they accomplished, others for how they made people feel. Former University of Toledo women's basketball star Courtney Ingersoll filled the record books with 3-pointers and Savage Arena with joy. Courtney Ingersoll runs in a marathon. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/17/mets-beat-reds-9-1/stories/20260617122 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/17/mets-beat-reds-9-1/stories/20260617122#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:39:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/17/mets-beat-reds-9-1/stories/20260617122 CINCINNATI — Bo Bichette continued his hot streak with three hits, rookie Nolan McLean struck out nine in seven innings, and the New York Mets averted being swept with a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. New York Mets' Juan Soto celebrates with his teammates after scoring on an RBI single by Mark Vientos. New York Mets' Francisco Alvarez (4) hits a single. New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean throws. Cincinnati Reds bench coach/field coordinator Freddie Benavides, left, and manager Terry Francona, right, watch from the dugout railing. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo (40) throws. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/17/scheffler-chases-a-career-grand-slam-u-s-open/stories/20260617121 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/17/scheffler-chases-a-career-grand-slam-u-s-open/stories/20260617121#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:36:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/17/scheffler-chases-a-career-grand-slam-u-s-open/stories/20260617121 SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — The comparisons with Tiger Woods began a few years ago when Scottie Scheffler started to separate himself by miles over the rest of golf with alarming control of his shots from tee-to-green that resulted in big wins and a No. 1 ranking for more than three straight years. Scottie Scheffler hits from the bunker on the second hole during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., on June 16. Scottie Scheffler talks with his caddie Ted Scott on the third hole during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., on June 16. Scottie Scheffler walks to green on the first hole during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., on June 16. Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, walks to green on the first hole during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., on June 16. Joaquin Niemann hits from the rough on the third hole during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., on June 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/17/weakness-to-weapon-corey-julks-solved-right-handed-pitching-with-toledo-mud-hens/stories/20260617054 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/17/weakness-to-weapon-corey-julks-solved-right-handed-pitching-with-toledo-mud-hens/stories/20260617054#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:21:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/17/weakness-to-weapon-corey-julks-solved-right-handed-pitching-with-toledo-mud-hens/stories/20260617054 Corey Julks’ scouting report coming out of the University of Houston was clear. He punished left-handed pitching but struggled to make the same impact against right-handers. Toledo’s Corey Julks drops his bat after making contact with the ball during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Indianapolis Indians at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on May 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/16/mud-hens-snap-skid-with-series-opening-win-against-red-wings/stories/20260616123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/16/mud-hens-snap-skid-with-series-opening-win-against-red-wings/stories/20260616123#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:56:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/16/mud-hens-snap-skid-with-series-opening-win-against-red-wings/stories/20260616123 ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Toledo Mud Hens ended their five-game losing streak on Tuesday by taking down the Rochester Red Wings 2-1 in a series-opening victory. Toledo’s Andrew Navigato makes contact with the ball during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Columbus Clippers at Fifth Third Field on May 31. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/16/cbc-end-hockey-night-canada-nhl-broadcasts/stories/20260617065 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/16/cbc-end-hockey-night-canada-nhl-broadcasts/stories/20260617065#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:38:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/16/cbc-end-hockey-night-canada-nhl-broadcasts/stories/20260617065 TORONTO — Hockey Night in Canada, a program featuring NHL games that has been part of the national fabric for nearly 75 years on CBC television, will not return to the public broadcaster next season. Don Cherry, who appeared on the "Coach's Corner" intermission segment, was a key figure on CBC's "Hockey Night in Canada" broadcasts from the 1980s until his 2019 dismissal. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/16/walleye-familiar-foe-everblades-win-kelly-cup-title/stories/20260616106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/16/walleye-familiar-foe-everblades-win-kelly-cup-title/stories/20260616106#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:34:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/16/walleye-familiar-foe-everblades-win-kelly-cup-title/stories/20260616106 The Toledo Walleye saw a familiar adversary raise the Kelly Cup once again as the Florida Everblades captured the 2026 ECHL title on Monday night. Toledo’s Mitchell Heard fails to score against Florida’s Cam Johnson during the second game of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals series between the Toledo Walleye and Florida Everblades at the Huntington Center in Toledo on June 4, 2022. The Walleye are up for an ECHL award for these Crayola jerseys. Toledo’s Dylan Moulton, center, celebrates his first period goal with teammates Tanner Dickinson, left, and Jacob Truscott during an ECHL hockey game between the Toledo Walleye and Bloomington Bison at the Huntington Center in Toledo on Jan. 4. Florida goalie Cam Johnson sprays water in his face during the second game of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals series between the Toledo Walleye and Florida Everblades at the Huntington Center in Toledo on June 4, 2022. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/06/16/briggs-confidence-pool-ranking-every-toledo-and-bg-2026-football-game/stories/20260616104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/06/16/briggs-confidence-pool-ranking-every-toledo-and-bg-2026-football-game/stories/20260616104#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:00:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/06/16/briggs-confidence-pool-ranking-every-toledo-and-bg-2026-football-game/stories/20260616104 Normally, confidence pools are a weekly NFL habit, where players rank every game on the schedule, apply point values, and sort them from lock to coin flip. University of Toledo head football coach Mike Jacobs watches the action during spring practice March 31 at Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo. Bowling Green State University head coach Eddie George watches warm-ups during the BGSU spring game April 11 at Doyt Perry Stadium. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/16/pwhl-draft-in-detroit-will-double-as-team-usa-gold-medal-reunion/stories/20260616102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/16/pwhl-draft-in-detroit-will-double-as-team-usa-gold-medal-reunion/stories/20260616102#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:32:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/16/pwhl-draft-in-detroit-will-double-as-team-usa-gold-medal-reunion/stories/20260616102 DETROIT — The Olympics are long over for Gina Kingsbury, and the now-former Team Canada women’s hockey executive is ready to put aside cross-border rivalries and whatever lingering sting remains from losing to the Americans in February. United States' Laila Edwards (10) poses after the United States women's ice hockey team was presented with the gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, on Feb. 19. United States' Caroline Harvey shoots on goal during a preliminary round match of women's ice hockey between Switzerland and United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, on Feb. 9. United States' Abbey Murphy (37) challenges with Canada's Sarah Fillier (10) during a women's ice hockey gold medal game between the United States and Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, on Feb. 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/15/colt-keith-has-3-home-runs-and-6-rbis-as-tigers-blow-past-astros-9-3/stories/20260616090 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/15/colt-keith-has-3-home-runs-and-6-rbis-as-tigers-blow-past-astros-9-3/stories/20260616090#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:41:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/15/colt-keith-has-3-home-runs-and-6-rbis-as-tigers-blow-past-astros-9-3/stories/20260616090 HOUSTON — Colt Keith hit three home runs and six RBIs as the Detroit Tigers took down the Houston Astros 9-3 on Monday night. Detroit's Colt Keith watches his second two-run home run during the seventh inning of Monday's game against Houston. In a repeat of the third inning, Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler, center left, and Colt Keith, center right, hug at the plate after they both scored on the two-run home run by Keith against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, June 15, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)