http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:56:25 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/09/28/walleye-bring-back-veteran-goalie-matt-jurusik/stories/20260928104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/09/28/walleye-bring-back-veteran-goalie-matt-jurusik/stories/20260928104#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:51:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/09/28/walleye-bring-back-veteran-goalie-matt-jurusik/stories/20260928104 The Toledo Walleye have re-signed goaltender Matt Jurusik, a veteran netminder who played in 16 games for the team last season. Toledo’s goalie Matt Jurusik keeps his eye on the puck Dec. 20 at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/09/28/mitchell-harden-rare-offseason-bonding-cavaliers-chemistry/stories/20260928121 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/09/28/mitchell-harden-rare-offseason-bonding-cavaliers-chemistry/stories/20260928121#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:27:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/09/28/mitchell-harden-rare-offseason-bonding-cavaliers-chemistry/stories/20260928121 CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell and his Cleveland Cavaliers teammates didn’t go their separate ways for four months before reassembling a couple weeks ago for the start of offseason workouts. Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell is interviewed during the NBA basketball team's media day Sept 28 in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/28/wauseon-girls-among-local-qualifiers-district-golf-tournament/stories/20260928120 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/28/wauseon-girls-among-local-qualifiers-district-golf-tournament/stories/20260928120#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:29:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/28/wauseon-girls-among-local-qualifiers-district-golf-tournament/stories/20260928120 FINDLAY — Sycamore Springs Golf Course was the site of the Northwest Division II Girls Golf district tournament on Monday where several local players qualified for the state tournament. A golf ball on hole No. 5 during the semifinal round of match play of the USGA U.S. Junior Amateur Championship at Inverness Club in Toledo on July 19, 2019. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/28/friday-night-highlights-north-baltimores-big-play-offense-tigers-unbeaten/stories/20260928097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/28/friday-night-highlights-north-baltimores-big-play-offense-tigers-unbeaten/stories/20260928097#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:22:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/28/friday-night-highlights-north-baltimores-big-play-offense-tigers-unbeaten/stories/20260928097 Unbeaten North Baltimore has put up eye-popping numbers on the scoreboard this fall, but the Tigers aren't basking in their offensive success. North Baltimore football coach Greg Bishop watches his players during a practice drill at North Baltimore High School on Sept. 23. Luke Long practices his throw during his football team’s practice at North Baltimore High School on Sept. 23. Central Catholic’s Jeremiah Fuller is brought down by a host of St. Francis defenders. Eastwood’s Brayden Luidhard runs the ball as Otsego’s Trevor Brooks lunges to try to tackle during a high school football game between Eastwood and Otsego at Eastwood High School’s Jerry Rutherford Stadium in Pemberville on Sept. 25. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/09/28/pistons-camp-jalen-duren-roster-no-deal-yet/stories/20260928102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/09/28/pistons-camp-jalen-duren-roster-no-deal-yet/stories/20260928102#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:22:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/09/28/pistons-camp-jalen-duren-roster-no-deal-yet/stories/20260928102 DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons tipped off training camp without Jalen Duren on the roster. Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren talks with head coach J.B. Bickerstaff during Game 7 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series May 17 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/28/mlb-last-postseason-lockout-looming-players-to-fight-cap/stories/20260928101 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/28/mlb-last-postseason-lockout-looming-players-to-fight-cap/stories/20260928101#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:26:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/28/mlb-last-postseason-lockout-looming-players-to-fight-cap/stories/20260928101 NEW YORK — Days before the start of what could be Major League Baseball’s last postseason for a while, Carlos Rodón was prepared for a long lockout if owners keep their salary cap proposal on the bargaining table. New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon reacts after the final out in the top half of the seventh inning Sept. 22 in New York. Baltimore Orioles' Pete Alonso rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sept. 23 in Baltimore. Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt throws to the Athletics on Aug. 30 in West Sacramento, Calif. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/28/senate-vote-college-sports-bill-athlete-payments-transfers/stories/20260928100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/28/senate-vote-college-sports-bill-athlete-payments-transfers/stories/20260928100#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:19:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/28/senate-vote-college-sports-bill-athlete-payments-transfers/stories/20260928100 WASHINGTON — The Senate is poised to pass a sweeping bipartisan bill on Monday that would regulate college sports, an attempt to end “chaos” in an industry that has been upended by skyrocketing athlete payments and near-unrestricted transfers between schools. Southern California quarterback Jayden Maiava, right, jumps away from Oregon linebacker Teitum Tuioti on Sept. 26 in Los Angeles. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D., Wash.), left, speaks as Sen. Ted Cruz (R., Texas) listens during a news conference Sept. 14 on Capitol Hill in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/28/kyle-larson-passes-chase-briscoe-7-laps-left-win-fourth-time/stories/20260928084 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/28/kyle-larson-passes-chase-briscoe-7-laps-left-win-fourth-time/stories/20260928084#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:04:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/28/kyle-larson-passes-chase-briscoe-7-laps-left-win-fourth-time/stories/20260928084 KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Kyle Larson has always found it easier to be the hunter than the hunted. Chase Briscoe (19) heads through Turn 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/27/jahmyr-gibbs-3rd-touchdown-2-25-left-lifts-lions-31-24-win-over-jets/stories/20260927159 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/27/jahmyr-gibbs-3rd-touchdown-2-25-left-lifts-lions-31-24-win-over-jets/stories/20260927159#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:11:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/27/jahmyr-gibbs-3rd-touchdown-2-25-left-lifts-lions-31-24-win-over-jets/stories/20260927159 DETROIT — Jahmyr Gibbs took a toss sweep to the right, reversed field and raced to the left side of the end zone for a 17-yard touchdown. Detroit Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs runs for a touchdown past New York Jets' Brandon Stephens. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/27/griffin-homer-helps-pirates-finish-with-winning-record-beating-detroit-4-2/stories/20260927158 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/27/griffin-homer-helps-pirates-finish-with-winning-record-beating-detroit-4-2/stories/20260927158#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:09:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/27/griffin-homer-helps-pirates-finish-with-winning-record-beating-detroit-4-2/stories/20260927158 DETROIT — Konnor Griffin homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates recorded their first winning season in eight years with a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday in the final game for both teams. Detroit Tigers' Eduardo Valencia reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the ninth inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/27/max-scherzer-strikes-out-72-25th-career-win-as-blue-jays-beat-reds-5-1/stories/20260927157 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/27/max-scherzer-strikes-out-72-25th-career-win-as-blue-jays-beat-reds-5-1/stories/20260927157#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:06:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/27/max-scherzer-strikes-out-72-25th-career-win-as-blue-jays-beat-reds-5-1/stories/20260927157 TORONTO — Max Scherzer struck out seven over seven-plus innings for his 225th career win, Brandon Valenzuela and Charles McAdoo homered and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 in Sunday’s season finale. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer throws against the Cincinnati Reds. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/27/royals-snap-3-game-skid-beat-al-central-champion-guardians-3-2/stories/20260927156 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/27/royals-snap-3-game-skid-beat-al-central-champion-guardians-3-2/stories/20260927156#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:05:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/27/royals-snap-3-game-skid-beat-al-central-champion-guardians-3-2/stories/20260927156 KANSAS CITY — Vinnie Pasquantino homered twice and the Kansas City Royals snapped a three-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday in the regular-season finale for both teams. Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino is doused by teammates. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/27/deshaun-watson-sparks-late-browns-rally-sealing-21-18-win-panthers/stories/20260927155 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/27/deshaun-watson-sparks-late-browns-rally-sealing-21-18-win-panthers/stories/20260927155#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:56:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/27/deshaun-watson-sparks-late-browns-rally-sealing-21-18-win-panthers/stories/20260927155 CLEVELAND — It came five weeks later than he thought, but Deshaun Watson earned cheers from Cleveland Browns fans. Cleveland Browns cornerback Mekhi Blackmon (29) tackles Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble (82). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/09/27/hockey-former-walleye-coach-watson-return-huntington-center-grand-rapids/stories/20260927147 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/09/27/hockey-former-walleye-coach-watson-return-huntington-center-grand-rapids/stories/20260927147#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:59:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/09/27/hockey-former-walleye-coach-watson-return-huntington-center-grand-rapids/stories/20260927147 The unmistakable sounds and speed of hockey returned to downtown Toledo this weekend for two preseason American Hockey League games at the Huntington Center. Dan Watson, head coach for Grand Rapids, watches during a preseason game between the Cleveland Monsters and Grand Rapids Griffins at the Huntington Center in Toledo on Sept. 27. Cleveland’s Josh Eernisse handles the puck past Grand Rapid’s Jacob Truscott during a preseason game between the Cleveland Monsters and Grand Rapids Griffins at the Huntington Center in Toledo on Sept. 27. Grand Rapid’s Trey Augustine watches for the puck during a preseason game between the Cleveland Monsters and Grand Rapids Griffins at the Huntington Center in Toledo on Sept. 27. Cleveland’s Josh Eernisse falls after Grand Rapid’s Ronnie Attard checks him during a preseason game between the Cleveland Monsters and Grand Rapids Griffins at the Huntington Center in Toledo on Sept. 27. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/27/briggs-coaches-ads-agree-rivals-coms-new-pay-scout-service-exploitative/stories/20260927151 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/27/briggs-coaches-ads-agree-rivals-coms-new-pay-scout-service-exploitative/stories/20260927151#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:35:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/27/briggs-coaches-ads-agree-rivals-coms-new-pay-scout-service-exploitative/stories/20260927151 You almost have to respect it. Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is lifted by offensive lineman Carson Hinzman as they celebrate his touchdown against Illinois during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/27/cj-carr-throws-3-tds-runs-another-help-no-3-notre-dame-rout-rival-purdue/stories/20260927135 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/27/cj-carr-throws-3-tds-runs-another-help-no-3-notre-dame-rout-rival-purdue/stories/20260927135#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:19:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/27/cj-carr-throws-3-tds-runs-another-help-no-3-notre-dame-rout-rival-purdue/stories/20260927135 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — CJ Carr threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score, linebacker Drayk Bowen scored his first career TD on a 15-yard fumble return and No. 3 Notre Dame beat Purdue 49-10 on Saturday. Notre Dame wide receiver Micah Gilbert (14) celebrates a touchdown in front of Purdue linebacker Jojo Hayden (0). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/27/no-17-iowa-drives-last-play-td-beat-no-18-michigan-20-19/stories/20260927136 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/27/no-17-iowa-drives-last-play-td-beat-no-18-michigan-20-19/stories/20260927136#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:18:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/09/27/no-17-iowa-drives-last-play-td-beat-no-18-michigan-20-19/stories/20260927136 ANN ARBOR — In the same stadium where Michigan was given an extra second in a controversial win over Western Michigan, the Iowa Hawkeyes took full advantage of having one more snap with two ticks on the clock. Iowa wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (2) celebrates his 16-yard touchdown reception against Michigan. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/26/photo-gallery-bowling-green-vs-south-florida-football/stories/20260926109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/26/photo-gallery-bowling-green-vs-south-florida-football/stories/20260926109#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2026 03:45:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/26/photo-gallery-bowling-green-vs-south-florida-football/stories/20260926109 Bowling Green State University drops its homecoming game 14-6 to the University of South Florida in a college football game at BGSU’s Doyt Perry Stadium in Bowling Green on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. South Florida’s Michael Van Buren, Jr., hurdles Bowling Green’s Josira Andrews. Bowling Green’s Austyn Dendy runs the ball as South Florida’s Marshon Oxley lunges to tackle him. Bowling Green’s Jeremiah Scoby gets tackled by South Florida’s Ayden Jackson. Bowling Green’s Travis Kenner kicks a field goal. The late sunlight shines on fans. Bowling Green’s Jay Kastantin throws a pass. Bowling Green coach Eddie George talks to a referee. Bowling Green’s Jay Kastantin reacts on the ground after a late South Florida defensive stop. South Florida’s Mudia Reuben, left, catches a pass as Bowling Green’s Drey Braxton defends. Bowling Green’s Winn Sharp runs with the the ball as South Florida’s Amarion Fortenberry tackles. Bowling Green’s Eli Jacon-Duffy (8) gets tackled by South Florida’s Israel Boyce. Bowling Green’s Preston EstoEasta, left, tackles South Florida’s Bryson Rodgers. Bowling Green’s Jay Kastantin throws a pass. Bowling Green’s Cashmire Lewis, right, celebrates a defensive stop. Bowling Green’s Jeremiah Scoby gets tackled by South Florida’s Ayden Jackson. Bowling Green players celebrate a South Florida turnover. Bowling Green’s Jay Kastantin scrambles. A pass goes incomplete to Eli Jacon-Duffy. Fans crowd in during a college football game. Bowling Green’s Kentrell White, left, runs the ball against South Florida’s Tavin Ward. The stadium reflects in the visor of South Florida’s Michael Van Buren, Jr., as he tosses the ball to a teammate. Bowling Green’s Cashmire Lewis, left, and Kore Thomas, right, tackle South Florida’s Jason Collins, Jr. South Florida’s D.J. Crowther gets brought down by Bowling Green’s Drey Braxton, left, and Kade Kostus, right. Bowling Green players defend a South Florida kick. Bowling Green’s Austyn Dendy runs the ball as South Florida’s Israel Boyce (9) defends. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/26/dan-campbell-kelvin-sheppard-lions-defense-jets/stories/20260926019 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/26/dan-campbell-kelvin-sheppard-lions-defense-jets/stories/20260926019#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/26/dan-campbell-kelvin-sheppard-lions-defense-jets/stories/20260926019 DETROIT — Dan Campbell has demoted offensive coordinators during the season in two of his previous five years with the Detroit Lions. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 17 in Orchard Park, N.Y. New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn gives a thumbs up on the field Sept. 20 in East Rutherford, N.J. Green Bay Packers defensive end Brenton Cox Jr. attempts to tackle New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith on Sept. 20 in East Rutherford, N.J. New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson on Sept. 13 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/26/toledo-football-statement-win-over-san-diego-state-nonconference-finale/stories/20260926099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/26/toledo-football-statement-win-over-san-diego-state-nonconference-finale/stories/20260926099#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2026 22:17:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/26/toledo-football-statement-win-over-san-diego-state-nonconference-finale/stories/20260926099 Multiple news outlets named San Diego State as a potential Group of Six College Football Playoff representative in 2026 and there were valid reasons as to why. The Aztecs returned first team All-Mountain West running back Lucky Sutton, who rushed for 1,297 yards and 10 touchdowns, as well as University of Toledo wide receiver Bryson Hammer scores a touchdown. University of Toledo defensive end Andrew Zock rushes San Diego State quarterback Jayden Denegal. University of Toledo running back Autavius Ison runs the ball against San Diego State.