http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 18 May 2026 04:14:14 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/17/guerrero-homer-backs-gausmans-strong-outing-blue-jays-4-1-win-over-tigers/stories/20260517107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/17/guerrero-homer-backs-gausmans-strong-outing-blue-jays-4-1-win-over-tigers/stories/20260517107#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 22:11:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/17/guerrero-homer-backs-gausmans-strong-outing-blue-jays-4-1-win-over-tigers/stories/20260517107 DETROIT — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and scored twice, Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Sunday. Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman throws. Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrates as he runs the bases. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/17/mitchell-scores-26-cavaliers-rout-pistons-125-94-game-7/stories/20260517116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/17/mitchell-scores-26-cavaliers-rout-pistons-125-94-game-7/stories/20260517116#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 03:30:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/17/mitchell-scores-26-cavaliers-rout-pistons-125-94-game-7/stories/20260517116 DETROIT — Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 125-94 on Sunday night in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. Detroit Pistons guard Caris LeVert (8) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) with Pistons center Jalen Duren, right, helping on the play. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1). Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) takes a shot against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/17/mud-hens-drop-series-to-storm-chasers-with-defeat-in-finale/stories/20260517106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/17/mud-hens-drop-series-to-storm-chasers-with-defeat-in-finale/stories/20260517106#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 23:41:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/17/mud-hens-drop-series-to-storm-chasers-with-defeat-in-finale/stories/20260517106 PAPILLION, Neb. — The Toledo Mud Hens could not manage a series split as they fell 6-3 on Sunday to wrap up a six-game road series with the Omaha Storm Chasers. Toledo’s Ben Malgeri follows through on a swing during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and St. Paul Saints at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on April 12. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/17/aaron-rai-runs-away-with-pga-championship-first-english-born-winner/stories/20260517112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/17/aaron-rai-runs-away-with-pga-championship-first-english-born-winner/stories/20260517112#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 03:07:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/17/aaron-rai-runs-away-with-pga-championship-first-english-born-winner/stories/20260517112 NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — Aaron Rai was just another name among a dozen others who had reason to believe the PGA Championship was theirs for the taking Sunday at tough Aronimink. Aaron Rai, of England, holds the Wanamaker Trophy after winning. Aaron Rai, of England, holds the Wanamaker Trophy. Kurt Kitayama waits to hit on the 12th green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/17/lottie-woad-wins-kroger-queen-city-championship-2nd-lpga-tour-title/stories/20260517111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/17/lottie-woad-wins-kroger-queen-city-championship-2nd-lpga-tour-title/stories/20260517111#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 02:47:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/17/lottie-woad-wins-kroger-queen-city-championship-2nd-lpga-tour-title/stories/20260517111 CINCINNATI — Lottie Woad held off Haeran Ryu on a gusty Sunday afternoon at Maketewah Country Club in the Kroger Queen City Championship. Lottie Woad celebrates after winning. Lottie Woad celebrates with teammates after winning. Lottie Woad poses with the championship trophy. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/17/denny-hamlin-beats-teammate-chase-briscoe-dover-2nd-nascar-all-star-race-win/stories/20260517109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/17/denny-hamlin-beats-teammate-chase-briscoe-dover-2nd-nascar-all-star-race-win/stories/20260517109#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 22:15:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/17/denny-hamlin-beats-teammate-chase-briscoe-dover-2nd-nascar-all-star-race-win/stories/20260517109 DOVER, Del. — Denny Hamlin avoided trouble by starting from the pole for what turned out to be a caution-plagued event and outdueled Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe on Sunday for his second victory in the NASCAR All-Star Race. Denny Hamlin (11) drives through Turn 2. Ryan Preece escapes his burning car. Ryan Preece crashes. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/17/kyle-manzardo-homers-twice-guardians-go-deep-6-times-10-3-win-over-reds/stories/20260517108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/17/kyle-manzardo-homers-twice-guardians-go-deep-6-times-10-3-win-over-reds/stories/20260517108#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 22:12:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/17/kyle-manzardo-homers-twice-guardians-go-deep-6-times-10-3-win-over-reds/stories/20260517108 CLEVELAND — Kyle Manzardo homered twice, rookie Chase DeLauter, Angel Martinez and José Ramírez each belted a two-run shot, and the Cleveland Guardians connected a season-high six times in a 10-3 blowout of the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Cleveland Guardians' Kyle Manzardo, right, is congratulated by Chase DeLauter (24) after hitting a home run. Cleveland Guardians' Chase DeLauter gestures as he runs the bases after hitting a home run. Cleveland Guardians' Gavin Williams pitches. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/17/briggs-walleye-best-fans-minor-league-hockey-when-will-toledo-take-advantage/stories/20260517100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/17/briggs-walleye-best-fans-minor-league-hockey-when-will-toledo-take-advantage/stories/20260517100#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 20:24:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/17/briggs-walleye-best-fans-minor-league-hockey-when-will-toledo-take-advantage/stories/20260517100 They called off the Friday night fish fry, then Saturday’s too. 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. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/16/alex-smalley-grabs-2-shot-lead-pga-championship/stories/20260516113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/16/alex-smalley-grabs-2-shot-lead-pga-championship/stories/20260516113#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 03:46:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/16/alex-smalley-grabs-2-shot-lead-pga-championship/stories/20260516113 NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — Alex Smalley kept his composure amid pure chaos Saturday in the PGA Championship, when he vanished from the leaderboard with a shaky start and when he surged back in front with sublime shots along the back nine at Aronimink Golf Club. Alex Smalley hits from the fourth tee. Jon Rahm, of Spain, putts on the 18th green. Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits from the 16th tee. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/16/woad-takes-kroger-queen-city-lead-leaving-korda-9-shots-back/stories/20260516114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/16/woad-takes-kroger-queen-city-lead-leaving-korda-9-shots-back/stories/20260516114#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 03:43:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/16/woad-takes-kroger-queen-city-lead-leaving-korda-9-shots-back/stories/20260516114 CINCINNATI — Lottie Woad left Nelly Korda and everyone else behind on a rainy and breezy Saturday in the Kroger Queen City Championship. Lottie Woad, of England, hits off the third tee during the first round of the Mizuho Americas Open LPGA golf tournament on May 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/16/mckee-races-decisive-win-toledo-speedway-arca-menards-series/stories/20260517091 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/16/mckee-races-decisive-win-toledo-speedway-arca-menards-series/stories/20260517091#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 03:32:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/16/mckee-races-decisive-win-toledo-speedway-arca-menards-series/stories/20260517091 Tristan McKee won the Owens Corning 200 at Toledo Speedway, leading 194 of 200 laps on the half-mile track on Saturday. It was the second ARCA Menards Series win in the 15-year-old’s racing career. Tristan McKee poses with the trophy after winning the Owens Corning 200 at the Toledo Speedway in Toledo on Saturday. Tristan McKee drives in the Owens Corning 200 at the Toledo Speedway in Toledo on Saturday. Tristan McKee does a burnout after winning the Owens Corning 200 at the Toledo Speedway in Toledo on Saturday. A boy plays in a tire before the start of the Owens Corning 200 at the Toledo Speedway. Craig Pellegrini Jr. drives in the Owens Corning 200. Tristan McKee wins the Owens Corning 200 . People watch from the sands. Tristan McKee makes the turn. Fans watch from the hill. Tristan McKee makes the turn. Tristan McKee does a burnout after winning. Tristan McKee poses with the trophy. Fans watch from the pit. Tristan McKee and his team pose with the trophy. The sun sets over the Owens Corning 200. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/16/mart-nez-hits-go-ahead-two-run-homer-and-guardians-beat-reds-7-4/stories/20260516112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/16/mart-nez-hits-go-ahead-two-run-homer-and-guardians-beat-reds-7-4/stories/20260516112#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 03:22:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/16/mart-nez-hits-go-ahead-two-run-homer-and-guardians-beat-reds-7-4/stories/20260516112 CLEVELAND — Angel Martínez hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning, José Ramírez moved into sixth place in franchise history for hits, and Cleveland Guardians beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 on Saturday night. Cincinnati Reds' Blake Dunn scores a run. Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart prepares to tag out Cleveland Guardians' Kyle Manzardo. Cincinnati Reds' Spencer Steer hits an RBI double. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/16/walleye-stave-off-elimination-playoffs-4-1-win-over-rival-fort-wayne/stories/20260516108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/16/walleye-stave-off-elimination-playoffs-4-1-win-over-rival-fort-wayne/stories/20260516108#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 02:32:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/16/walleye-stave-off-elimination-playoffs-4-1-win-over-rival-fort-wayne/stories/20260516108 The traditionally high-scoring Toledo Walleye offense had been unusually quiet in its division final series against Fort Wayne until it erupted on Saturday night to once again extend the postseason run. Toledo’s Brandon Kruse moves the puck away from Fort Wayne’s Tyson Feist. Toledo’s Mitch Lewandowski moves the puck away from Fort Wayne’s Josh Bloom. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/16/toledo-baseball-fends-off-kent-state-comeback-conclude-regular-season/stories/20260516094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/16/toledo-baseball-fends-off-kent-state-comeback-conclude-regular-season/stories/20260516094#comments Sat, 16 May 2026 23:27:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/16/toledo-baseball-fends-off-kent-state-comeback-conclude-regular-season/stories/20260516094 Toledo baseball held off a fierce Kent State comeback attempt to earn the No. 3 seed in next week’s Mid-American Conference tournament. Toledo’s Cade Baker gets a strike 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 Liam Arsich throws a ball in from the outfield 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/tigers/2026/05/16/daulton-varsho-drives-go-ahead-run-10th-blue-jays-beat-tigers/stories/20260516107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/16/daulton-varsho-drives-go-ahead-run-10th-blue-jays-beat-tigers/stories/20260516107#comments Sat, 16 May 2026 22:51:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/16/daulton-varsho-drives-go-ahead-run-10th-blue-jays-beat-tigers/stories/20260516107 DETROIT — Daulton Varsho drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the 10th inning and Yohendrick Pinango homered Saturday to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Spencer Miles throws. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize throws. Detroit Tigers second baseman Zach McKinstry, left, throws to first base after forcing out Toronto Blue Jays' Yohendrick Pinango at second base. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/05/16/high-school-track-field-perrysburg-boys-fremont-ross-girls-nll-champions/stories/20260516058 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/05/16/high-school-track-field-perrysburg-boys-fremont-ross-girls-nll-champions/stories/20260516058#comments Sat, 16 May 2026 20:48:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/05/16/high-school-track-field-perrysburg-boys-fremont-ross-girls-nll-champions/stories/20260516058 NAPOLEON — The Perrysburg boys and Fremont Ross girls secured titles at the Northern Lakes League Track and Field Championships at Napoleon High School on Friday. Members of the Perrysburg boys track and field team pose with the Northern Lakes League championship trophy after winning the meet on Friday at Napoleon High School. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/05/16/briggs-former-bg-coach-scot-loeffler-lost-job-philadelphiia-balance/stories/20260516072 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/05/16/briggs-former-bg-coach-scot-loeffler-lost-job-philadelphiia-balance/stories/20260516072#comments Sat, 16 May 2026 15:25:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/05/16/briggs-former-bg-coach-scot-loeffler-lost-job-philadelphiia-balance/stories/20260516072 Scot Loeffler left the Falcons for the Eagles last winter, trading the bird in hand for those in the bush. Former Bowling Green coach Scot Loeffler ahead of a Mid-American Conference college football game between Ball State University and Bowling Green State University at BSU’s Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Ind., in 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/05/16/axis-offers-off-ice-skating-instruction-local-hockey-players/stories/20260515103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/05/16/axis-offers-off-ice-skating-instruction-local-hockey-players/stories/20260515103#comments Sat, 16 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/05/16/axis-offers-off-ice-skating-instruction-local-hockey-players/stories/20260515103 MONROE — JR Bracci is bringing another resource to the local hockey scene, as the longtime coach and former player has opened Axis+ Skate Lab powered by Pillar in Monroe, which provides an off-ice training platform for athletes to further hone their skating abilities. JR Bracci is providing off-ice hockey training, featuring a skating treadmill setup at Axis+ Skate Lab in Monroe. JR Bracci, left, offers a skating assessment to Wilde Morrissey, right, at Axis+ Skate Lab in Monroe. The skating treadmill station pictured at Axis+ Skate Lab in Monroe. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/05/16/outdoors-ohio-fishing-hunting-pursuits-provide-enjoyment-economic-benefi/stories/20260517032 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/05/16/outdoors-ohio-fishing-hunting-pursuits-provide-enjoyment-economic-benefi/stories/20260517032#comments Sat, 16 May 2026 14:07:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/05/16/outdoors-ohio-fishing-hunting-pursuits-provide-enjoyment-economic-benefi/stories/20260517032 With the recently released 2026-27 hunting seasons by the Ohio Wildlife Council, it’s always a good reminder to include how much the deer, wild turkey, and other pursuits boost the state’s economy. Ohio hunters have checked 13,496 wild turkeys during the spring hunting season. Jesse Miller of Middletown, Ohio hoists his record hybrid crappie that he caught using a minnow April 1 on the Great Miami River. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/16/liam-arsich-has-unexpected-rise-to-toledo-baseball-stardom/stories/20260516028 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/16/liam-arsich-has-unexpected-rise-to-toledo-baseball-stardom/stories/20260516028#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/16/liam-arsich-has-unexpected-rise-to-toledo-baseball-stardom/stories/20260516028 Liam Arsich is putting together a Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year type of season that almost didn’t happen. Toledo’s Liam Arsich swings during a college baseball game between Toledo and Butler at the Scott Park Baseball Complex in Toledo on May 6, 2026.