http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:11:13 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/10/18/outdoors-future-walleye-fishing-keeps-getting-better/stories/20261018050 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/10/18/outdoors-future-walleye-fishing-keeps-getting-better/stories/20261018050#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/10/18/outdoors-future-walleye-fishing-keeps-getting-better/stories/20261018050 An early preview from the 2026 qualitative walleye hatch summary that was presented to the Ohio Wildlife Council on Oct. 7 is more good news for the state of Lake Erie walleye fishing. Ohio’s trawl survey results in August found that the Division of Wildlife officials “expect exceptional walleye fishing to continue for the foreseeable future.” An Ohio Division of Wildlife biologist holds up a young of year walleye that is part of the trawl survey from Lake Erie's western basin in August. A pair of young of year walleye are measured as part of the trawl survey in August from Lake Erie's western basin. LEWT Director Jason Fischer, left, joins Nick and Ed Oleksy after the father-son duo took home the tournament’s team title at Fairport Harbor, Ohio Championship on Oct. 9-10. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/18/browns-rally-13-10-victory-ravens/stories/20261018128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/18/browns-rally-13-10-victory-ravens/stories/20261018128#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:47:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/18/browns-rally-13-10-victory-ravens/stories/20261018128 CLEVELAND — Deshaun Watson connected with Jerry Jeudy for 33 yards to set up Andre Szmyt's 37-yard field goal on the final snap, and the Cleveland Browns rallied past the Baltimore Ravens 13-10 on Sunday. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson gestures after running back Audric Estime scored a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland on Oct. 18. Cleveland Browns long snapper Rex Sunahara, left, and others pile on place kicker Andre Szmyt, second from right, after his game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland on Oct. 18. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, right, runs the ball past Baltimore Ravens safety Malaki Starks during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland on Oct. 18. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) celebrates after completing a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland on Oct. 18. Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devontez Walker, left, is unable to complete a catch as Cleveland Browns cornerback Myles Harden (26) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland on Oct. 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/18/late-fort-wayne-barrage-sinks-walleye/stories/20261018139 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/18/late-fort-wayne-barrage-sinks-walleye/stories/20261018139#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:44:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/18/late-fort-wayne-barrage-sinks-walleye/stories/20261018139 FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The Toledo Walleye were unable to maintain an early lead as the Fort Wayne Komets scored four unanswered goals in a 6-3 decision on Saturday in the season opener. Toledo’s Tanner Dickinson and Cincinnati’s Elijah Vilio scramble to control the puck during an ECHL hockey game between the Toledo Walleye and the Cincinnati Cyclones at the Huntington Center in Toledo on April 10. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/10/18/rays-beat-guardians-take-alcs-lead/stories/20261018138 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/10/18/rays-beat-guardians-take-alcs-lead/stories/20261018138#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:21:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/10/18/rays-beat-guardians-take-alcs-lead/stories/20261018138 CLEVELAND — Drew Rasmussen allowed one run over seven innings for his second postseason win, Tampa Bay’s offense kept on constant pressure and the Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 Sunday night to take a 3-2 lead in the AL Championship Series. Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen celebrates the end of the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of an American League Championship Series baseball game in Cleveland on Oct. 18. Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Williamson scores past Cleveland Guardians catcher Patrick Bailey during the second inning in Game 5 of an American League Championship Series baseball game in Cleveland on Oct. 18. Cleveland Guardians pitcher Parker Messick reacts after walking in a run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning in Game 5 of an American League Championship Series baseball game in Cleveland on Oct. 18. Tampa Bay Rays' Liam Hicks watches his RBI-single against the Cleveland Guardians during the third inning in Game 5 of an American League Championship Series baseball game in Cleveland on Oct. 18. Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez throws out Tampa Bay Rays' Chandler Simpson at first during the eighth inning in Game 5 of an American League Championship Series baseball game in Cleveland on Oct. 18. 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/golf/2026/10/18/china-s-ruoning-yin-overtakes-choi-to-win-the-lpga-s-shanghai-tournament/stories/20261018126 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/10/18/china-s-ruoning-yin-overtakes-choi-to-win-the-lpga-s-shanghai-tournament/stories/20261018126#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:42:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/10/18/china-s-ruoning-yin-overtakes-choi-to-win-the-lpga-s-shanghai-tournament/stories/20261018126 SHANGHAI — Ruoning Yin made a four-foot birdie putt on the 16th hole to break out of a back-nine tie with third-round leader Hye-Jin Choi and win the LPGA Shanghai tournament by one stroke on Sunday. Ruoning Yin, of China, hits on the 12th fairway during the first round of the LPGA FM Championship golf tournament in Norton, Mass., on Aug. 27. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/10/17/briggs-ohio-state-escapes-indiana-with-monster-win-but-what-cost/stories/20261017117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/10/17/briggs-ohio-state-escapes-indiana-with-monster-win-but-what-cost/stories/20261017117#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:28:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/10/17/briggs-ohio-state-escapes-indiana-with-monster-win-but-what-cost/stories/20261017117 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Ohio State breathed one big sigh of relief Saturday 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. 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. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Redwings/2026/10/17/lucas-raymond-scores-shootout-red-wings-rally-4-3-win-over-sharks/stories/20261017124 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Redwings/2026/10/17/lucas-raymond-scores-shootout-red-wings-rally-4-3-win-over-sharks/stories/20261017124#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:37:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Redwings/2026/10/17/lucas-raymond-scores-shootout-red-wings-rally-4-3-win-over-sharks/stories/20261017124 DETROIT — Lucas Raymond scored the only goal during the shootout and the Detroit Red Wings rallied for a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night. San Jose Sharks defenseman Dmitry Orlov, center left, is congratulated by teammates after scoring. 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/michigan/2026/10/17/tommy-carr-replaces-benched-bryce-underwood-leads-michigan-21-18-win-over-penn/stories/20261017125 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/10/17/tommy-carr-replaces-benched-bryce-underwood-leads-michigan-21-18-win-over-penn/stories/20261017125#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:30:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/10/17/tommy-carr-replaces-benched-bryce-underwood-leads-michigan-21-18-win-over-penn/stories/20261017125 ANN ARBOR — Tommy Carr jogged onto the same field where his grandfathers led a national championship team and set the school record for career interceptions, and the crowd roared. Michigan Wolverines head coach Kyle Whittingham does an interview with CBS on the sideline before playing Penn State. 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/ut/2026/10/17/photo-gallery-rockets-visit-emu-mac-football/stories/20261017116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/photo-gallery-rockets-visit-emu-mac-football/stories/20261017116#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:57:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/photo-gallery-rockets-visit-emu-mac-football/stories/20261017116 YPSILANTI — The University of Toledo Rockets played the Eastern Michigan University Eagles Saturday at Ryearson Field. University of Toledo WR Bryson Hammer finds a crease in the Eastern Michigan defense. University of Toledo RB Autavius Ison scores against Eastern Michigan in a MAC college football game at Rynearson Stadium. University of Toledo WR Adjatay Dabbs hauls in a touchdown catch against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo TE Sam Lee tries to run through the Eastern Michigan defense near the goal line. University of Toledo RB Connor Walendzak runs through Eastern Michigan tacklers. University of Toledo QB John Alan Richter throws against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo WR Adjatay Dabbs looks for openings against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo CB Tyrell Russell defends against Eastern Michigan WR Antonio Floyd. University of Toledo TE Sam Lee tries to run through the Eastern Michigan defense near the goal line. University of Toledo WR Terrell Crosby, Jr., keeps his feet against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo RB C.J. Miller scores against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo QB John Alan Richter against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo LB Isaac Zay celebrates a big stop against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo DE Andrew Zock celebrates a big stop against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo WR Bryson Hammer is upended by the Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo coach Mike Jacobs encourages his team, and teh refs, against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo WR Bryson Hammer is upended by the Eastern Michigan defense. University of Toledo WR Bryson Hammer keeps his feet along the sideline against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo defender Armorion Smith helps take down the Eastern Michigan ball carrier. University of Toledo WR Adjatay Dabbs celebrates scoring against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo QB John Alan Richter throws against Eastern Michigan. High school bands wait to take the field at halftime as the University of Toledo visits Eastern Michigan in a MAC college football game at Rynearson Stadium. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/toledo-football-gets-bounce-back-road-win-over-eastern-michigan/stories/20261017119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/toledo-football-gets-bounce-back-road-win-over-eastern-michigan/stories/20261017119#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:57:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/toledo-football-gets-bounce-back-road-win-over-eastern-michigan/stories/20261017119 YPSILANTI, Mich. — In its last four games, Toledo football scored an average 11.5 points in first halves. Against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, the Rockets had 31, scoring on their first five possessions of the game to win 34-14 and hand the Eagles their first Mid-American Conference loss. University of Toledo DE Andrew Zock celebrates a big stop. University of Toledo WR Bryson Hammer finds a crease in the Eastern Michigan defense. University of Toledo CB Tyrell Russell defends against Eastern Michigan WR Antonio Floyd. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/bgsu-hockey-swept-niagara-after-2-1-loss/stories/20261017120 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/bgsu-hockey-swept-niagara-after-2-1-loss/stories/20261017120#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:54:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/bgsu-hockey-swept-niagara-after-2-1-loss/stories/20261017120 BOWLING GREEN — Niagara’s tiebreaking third-period goal proved to be the difference as the visitors defeated Bowling Green 2-1 on Saturday to sweep the weekend series at Slater Family Ice Arena. Bowling Green’s Jake Sloan, left, trails Notre Dame’s Cole Knuble during a college hockey game between Bowling Green State University and the University of Notre Dame at BGSU’s Slater Family Ice Arena in Bowling Green on Jan. 31. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/10/17/no-4-ohio-state-holds-off-no-5-indiana-19-15-victory-loses-qb-julian-sayin/stories/20261017115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/10/17/no-4-ohio-state-holds-off-no-5-indiana-19-15-victory-loses-qb-julian-sayin/stories/20261017115#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:45:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/10/17/no-4-ohio-state-holds-off-no-5-indiana-19-15-victory-loses-qb-julian-sayin/stories/20261017115 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — No. 4 Ohio State got the victory it craved. It just came at a hefty price — the loss of starting quarterback Julian Sayin for several weeks with an injured right arm. Indiana running back Turbo Richard (1) falls into the end zone to score while being hit by Ohio State cornerback Jay Timmons (25). Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (10) hands off to running back Bo Jackson (25). Ohio State linebacker Christian Alliegro (14) chases Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover (10) in the backfield. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/ball-state-stuns-bgsu-football-overtime-game-winning-2-point-conversion/stories/20261017114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/ball-state-stuns-bgsu-football-overtime-game-winning-2-point-conversion/stories/20261017114#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:42:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/ball-state-stuns-bgsu-football-overtime-game-winning-2-point-conversion/stories/20261017114 BOWLING GREEN — Ball State quarterback Keldric Luster made play after play against the Bowling Green State University football team in a 32-31 overtime win on Saturday, including the game-winning effort on the final snap. Ball State’s Keldric Luster is tackled by Bowling Green’s Myles Bradley. Bowling Green Eli Jacon-Duffy celebrates a touchdown. Bowling Green’s Jeremiah Scoby is pushed out of bounds by Ball State’s Kameron Chamble. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/17/high-school-cross-country-perrysburg-wins-nll-buckeye-boys-girls-titles/stories/20261017104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/17/high-school-cross-country-perrysburg-wins-nll-buckeye-boys-girls-titles/stories/20261017104#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:43:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/10/17/high-school-cross-country-perrysburg-wins-nll-buckeye-boys-girls-titles/stories/20261017104 FREMONT — The Perrysburg boys and girls cross country teams both won Northern Lakes League Buckeye Division titles on Saturday at Walsh Park. Start of the NLL girls cross country meet at Walsh Park in Fremont. Sylvania Southview's Steven Owen, right, edges Findlay´s Russell Stine to win the boys NLL Buckeye Division cross country meet. Sylvania Southview's Julia Bocik places second overall and places first in the Buckeye Division NLL cross country meet. Perrysburg's Lexi Schultz places fourth overall and places second in the Buckeye Division NLL cross country meet. Fremont´s Lillian Kiser places third overall and second in the Cardinal Division NLL cross country meet. Bowling Green's Sam Wiles places first in the Cardinal Division of the NLL cross country meet. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/game-updates-and-analysis-toledo-x-eastern-michigan-x-2nd-quarter/stories/20261017111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/game-updates-and-analysis-toledo-x-eastern-michigan-x-2nd-quarter/stories/20261017111#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:24:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/game-updates-and-analysis-toledo-x-eastern-michigan-x-2nd-quarter/stories/20261017111 YPSILANTI, Mich. — Toledo football travels to Rynearson Stadium to take on Eastern Michigan, which is undefeated in the Mid-American Conference, for a Week 7 contest. Below are updates and analysis from Saturday’s game. University of Toledo WR Adjatay Dabbs hauls in a touchdown catch against Eastern Michigan University at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, Mich. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/game-updates-and-analysis-ball-state/stories/20261017103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/game-updates-and-analysis-ball-state/stories/20261017103#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:45:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/game-updates-and-analysis-ball-state/stories/20261017103 BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green State University football team is back at Doyt Perry Stadium for the second week in a row, facing Ball State and looking to remain unbeaten in Mid-American Conference play. Below are quarter-by-quarter updates and analysis. The Bowling Green State University football team prepares for the opening kick against Ball State in a Week 7 Mid-American Conference game. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/how-toledo-s-glass-city-edition-came-to-life/stories/20261017030 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/how-toledo-s-glass-city-edition-came-to-life/stories/20261017030#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:47:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/how-toledo-s-glass-city-edition-came-to-life/stories/20261017030 Throughout the 2026 fall sports season, University of Toledo fans have seen plenty of midnight blue and gold all over campus — and maybe a splash of light blue. What the University calls ‘Glass City Blue’ made its debut in warmups at the Rockets’ volleyball match against Toledo volleyball players Lilly Merk and Caylee Sharkey pose in their Glass City edition warm ups before a match at Savage Arena against Oakland on Aug. 29. Toledo volleyball's Maddy Bach sets a ball wearing Glass City edition warm ups before a match at Savage Arena against Oakland on Aug. 29. Toledo volleyball's Sierra Pertzborn hits a ball wearing Glass City edition warm ups before a match at Savage Arena against Oakland on Aug. 29.