http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:12:30 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/08/walleye-erupt-franchise-record-58-shots-take-over-first-place-division/stories/20260308111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/08/walleye-erupt-franchise-record-58-shots-take-over-first-place-division/stories/20260308111#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:27:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/08/walleye-erupt-franchise-record-58-shots-take-over-first-place-division/stories/20260308111 The Toledo Walleye opened up a shooting gallery on Sunday and took over sole possession of first place in the ECHL Central Division. Toledo’s Nick Andrews hits the puck down the ice. Toledo’s Ryland Mosley shoots and scores. Toledo’s Conlan Keenan handles the puck. Toledo’s Ryland Mosley celebrates his goal. An ice crew member removes a walleye thrown onto the ice. Toledo’s Will MacKinnon hits the puck. Toledo’s Conlan Keenan handles the puck. Toledo’s Sam Craggs skates with the puck. Toledo’s Ryland Mosley takes a shot. Walleye players celebrate a goal. Toledo’s Nick Andrews skates with the puck. Toledo’s Ryland Mosley skates with the puck. Toledo’s Brandon Kruse, right, defends Wichita’s Nico Somerville from behind. Toledo’s Denis Smirnov, center, eyes the puck. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/03/08/sunday-chat-associate-athletic-director-operations-events-tim-warga/stories/20260308040 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/03/08/sunday-chat-associate-athletic-director-operations-events-tim-warga/stories/20260308040#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/03/08/sunday-chat-associate-athletic-director-operations-events-tim-warga/stories/20260308040 Sunday Chat is a weekly feature appearing in The Blade’s print and digital platforms each Sunday. Tim Warga, UT Associate Athletic Director of Operations and Events, speaks during a news conference announcing the Hometown Heroes Glass City Live concert at Glass Bowl Stadium on May 9 in West Toledo. Headlined by the Zac Brown Band, it is the first large scale music event at the stadium since the Beach Boys played in 1994. University of Toledo event staff Gordon Wilkins, left, and Larry Howe, center, listen as Tim Warga, right, assistant athletic director for operations and events, points out parts of the renovations at Savage Hall before the Center Court Celebration commemorating the beginning of construction on the renovations to John F. Savage Hall. University of Toledo Associate Athletic Director of Operations and Events Tim Warga https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/08/no-2-ucla-women-take-second-straight-big-ten-title-96-45-win-over-iowa/stories/20260308118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/08/no-2-ucla-women-take-second-straight-big-ten-title-96-45-win-over-iowa/stories/20260308118#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:44:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/08/no-2-ucla-women-take-second-straight-big-ten-title-96-45-win-over-iowa/stories/20260308118 INDIANAPOLIS — Gianna Kneepkens scored 19 points and Kiki Rice added 15 points and eight assists Sunday as No. 2 UCLA rolled past No. 9 Iowa 96-45 to win its second straight Big Ten Tournament crown. Iowa guard Addison Deal (7) shoots between UCLA guard Gianna Kneepkens (8) and forward Gabriela Jaquez (11) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the finals of the Big Ten Conference tournament on March 8 in Indianapolis. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Redwings/2026/03/08/gibson-talbot-combine-make-30-saves-red-wings-3-0-win-devils/stories/20260308117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Redwings/2026/03/08/gibson-talbot-combine-make-30-saves-red-wings-3-0-win-devils/stories/20260308117#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:06:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Redwings/2026/03/08/gibson-talbot-combine-make-30-saves-red-wings-3-0-win-devils/stories/20260308117 NEWARK, N.J. — John Gibson and Cam Talbot combined to make 31 saves, Dominik Shine scored his first NHL goal and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Sunday night. iDetroit Red Wings' Moritz Seider, center, celebrates with teamates after scoring a goal. Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson (36) stops a shot while protecting the net from New Jersey Devils' Cody Glass (12). Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson (36) protects the net. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/08/herro-scores-25-adebayo-hits-milestone-heat-top-pistons-121-110/stories/20260308116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/08/herro-scores-25-adebayo-hits-milestone-heat-top-pistons-121-110/stories/20260308116#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:41:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/08/herro-scores-25-adebayo-hits-milestone-heat-top-pistons-121-110/stories/20260308116 MIAMI — Tyler Herro scored 25 points, Bam Adebayo had 24 to go over the 10,000-point mark for his career, and the Miami Heat beat Detroit 121-110 on Sunday night to extend the Pistons' season-worst losing streak to four games. Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) and Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart go for a rebound. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) aims to score as Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) defends. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) looks to pass the ball as Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner (15) defends. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/03/08/archbold-s-ebaugh-oregon-lead-girls-wrestling-district-champions/stories/20260308115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/03/08/archbold-s-ebaugh-oregon-lead-girls-wrestling-district-champions/stories/20260308115#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:20:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/03/08/archbold-s-ebaugh-oregon-lead-girls-wrestling-district-champions/stories/20260308115 FINDLAY — Multiple girls wrestlers from the local ranks took home titles on Sunday at the Northwest District Championships. Archbold’s Gabby Oregon, right, won the girls wrestling Northwest District championship at 235 pounds in Findlay on Sunday. Oregon is pictured competing in the 2025 tournament. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/08/yaxel-lendeborg-scores-27-no-3-michigan-beats-no-8-michigan-state-90-80/stories/20260308113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/08/yaxel-lendeborg-scores-27-no-3-michigan-beats-no-8-michigan-state-90-80/stories/20260308113#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:34:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/03/08/yaxel-lendeborg-scores-27-no-3-michigan-beats-no-8-michigan-state-90-80/stories/20260308113 ANN ARBOR — Yaxel Lendeborg scored 19 of his 27 points in the first half and Morez Johnson Jr. finished with 18 points, leading No. 3 Michigan in a 90-80 win over No. 8 Michigan State on Sunday to give the Big Ten champions a 15th straight conference win. Michigan head coach Dusty May argues with the officials. Michigan St center Carson Cooper (15) shoots the ball over Michigan center Aday Mara (15). Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo watches his team from the bench during their warmups. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/08/briggs-how-will-inverness-measure-up-long-bombers-2045-usga-no-worries/stories/20260308110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/08/briggs-how-will-inverness-measure-up-long-bombers-2045-usga-no-worries/stories/20260308110#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:57:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/08/briggs-how-will-inverness-measure-up-long-bombers-2045-usga-no-worries/stories/20260308110 Jack Nicklaus played his first U.S. Open at Inverness in 1957, and he played in the club’s last major, the 1993 PGA Championship. Inverness Club is set to host a parade of USGA championships. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/03/08/jaylen-brown-23-points-nine-rebounds-eight-assists-celtics-beat-cavs/stories/20260308108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/03/08/jaylen-brown-23-points-nine-rebounds-eight-assists-celtics-beat-cavs/stories/20260308108#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:10:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/03/08/jaylen-brown-23-points-nine-rebounds-eight-assists-celtics-beat-cavs/stories/20260308108 CLEVELAND — Jaylen Brown scored 23 points and Jayson Tatum had 20 in his second game back from a torn right Achilles, lifting the Boston Celtics to a 109-98 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in a battle of Eastern Conference contenders on Sunday afternoon. Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) dribbles beside Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum celebrates his 3-point basket. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the basket. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/03/08/outdoors-proposed-rules-for-fall-would-expand-deer-hunting-restrict-grouse/stories/20260308035 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/03/08/outdoors-proposed-rules-for-fall-would-expand-deer-hunting-restrict-grouse/stories/20260308035#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/03/08/outdoors-proposed-rules-for-fall-would-expand-deer-hunting-restrict-grouse/stories/20260308035 The Ohio Wildlife Council will be reviewing proposals for the 2026-27 hunting and trapping season dates to begin this fall, with some significant changes being proposed in the deer and grouse seasons. Deer browse among the fallen leaves on Oct. 31, 2023. Under the proposal, ruffed grouse hunting would be closed or suspended on all but four designated public areas. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/03/07/wild-cat-finish-elliott-scores-game-winner-ot-send-northview-hockey-state/stories/20260307100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/03/07/wild-cat-finish-elliott-scores-game-winner-ot-send-northview-hockey-state/stories/20260307100#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:51:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/03/07/wild-cat-finish-elliott-scores-game-winner-ot-send-northview-hockey-state/stories/20260307100 BOWLING GREEN — A wild, net-front scramble in overtime led to the improbable game-winning goal by hobbled Northview forward Liam Elliott as the junior put an exclamation point on a barn-burner against rival St. Francis de Sales to send the Wildcats to state. Northview players celebrate the game-winning goal in their 3-2 victory. Northview’s Bode Briggs celebrates with the trophy after his team’s 3-2 victory. Northview players celebrate their 3-2 victory. Northview players celebrate the game-winning goal in their 3-2 victory. Northview’s Liam Elliott scores a goal. St. Francis players celebrate a goal. Northview’s Wyatt Grohnke, left, and St. Francis’ Cole Porvaznik go for the puck. Northview players celebrate their 3-2 victory. Northview players celebrate their 3-2 victory. Northview’s Zac Crandall takes a shot. Northviw’s Jack Novak takes a shot. Northview’s Zaki Isler, left, and Madden Brighty, right, defend St. Francis’ Cole Johnson. Northview’s Parker Palcisko blocks a shot. Northview’s Madden Brighty, left, scores as St. Francis’ Cameron Brogley, center, an goalie Quinn Choinski defend. Northview’s Bode Briggs dives for the puck. Northview’s Wyatt Grohnke, left, and St. Francis’ Cole Porvaznik get knotted up. St. Francis’ Kason France, left, takes a shot as Northview’s Kolten Omey defends. Northview’s Parker Palcisko stops a shot by St. Francis’ Brady Mitchey a shot. St. Francis’ Cal Brzuchalski, left, hits a pass by Northview’s Madden Brighty. Northview players celebrate their 3-2 victory. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/03/07/briggs-kowalczyk-collision-course-march-history/stories/20260307099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/03/07/briggs-kowalczyk-collision-course-march-history/stories/20260307099#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:06:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/03/07/briggs-kowalczyk-collision-course-march-history/stories/20260307099 One way or another, in triumph or travail, history awaits. Toledo head coach Tod Kowalczyk talks to his players during a timeout during a mens basketball game between University of Toledo and Ohio University at Savage Arena on March 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/03/07/high-school-girls-basketball-notre-dame-suffers-defeat-division-iii-regional/stories/20260307107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/03/07/high-school-girls-basketball-notre-dame-suffers-defeat-division-iii-regional/stories/20260307107#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2026 03:53:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/03/07/high-school-girls-basketball-notre-dame-suffers-defeat-division-iii-regional/stories/20260307107 ELIDA, Ohio — Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary got a 20-point performance out of Melania Cornute to beat Notre Dame Academy 46-36 in a Division III girls basketball regional final at Elida Fieldhouse on Saturday. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/03/07/high-school-boys-basketball-central-catholic-dominates-southview/stories/20260307115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/03/07/high-school-boys-basketball-central-catholic-dominates-southview/stories/20260307115#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2026 03:38:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/03/07/high-school-boys-basketball-central-catholic-dominates-southview/stories/20260307115 FINDLAY — Central Catholic more than doubled up Southview in the first half as it cruised to a 65-40 win over the Cougars in the Division III, Northwest 1 district championship at Liberty-Benton on Saturday. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/07/nets-end-10-game-losing-streak-by-rallying-down-23-points-stun-pistons/stories/20260307117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/07/nets-end-10-game-losing-streak-by-rallying-down-23-points-stun-pistons/stories/20260307117#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2026 03:01:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/03/07/nets-end-10-game-losing-streak-by-rallying-down-23-points-stun-pistons/stories/20260307117 DETROIT — Ziaire Williams made two 3-pointers in the final three minutes and the Brooklyn Nets ended a 10-game losing streak by rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 107-105 on Saturday night. Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (1) gets past Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (27) for a shot. Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) drives against Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams, right. Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) drives with the ball against Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter, left. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/03/07/bowling-green-hockey-swept-out-mason-cup-playoffs/stories/20260307116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/03/07/bowling-green-hockey-swept-out-mason-cup-playoffs/stories/20260307116#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2026 02:06:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/03/07/bowling-green-hockey-swept-out-mason-cup-playoffs/stories/20260307116 HOUGHTON, Mich. — The Bowling Green State University men’s hockey team saw its season come to an end on Saturday with a 3-2 loss to Michigan Tech in a Central Collegiate Hockey Association best-of-three series as part of the Mason Cup playoffs. Bowling Green’s Jaden Grant, left, Quinn Emerson, center, and Gustav Stjernberg reach for the puck against Minnesota State’s Jack Smith during a college hockey game at BGSU’s Slater Family Ice Arena in Bowling Green, on Feb. 21. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/03/07/thornton-scores-25-eclipses-hopson-ohio-states-leading-scorer/stories/20260308101 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/03/07/thornton-scores-25-eclipses-hopson-ohio-states-leading-scorer/stories/20260308101#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2026 02:04:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/03/07/thornton-scores-25-eclipses-hopson-ohio-states-leading-scorer/stories/20260308101 COLUMBUS — Bruce Thornton scored 25 points to pass Toledo’s Dennis Hopson as Ohio State’s career scoring leader as the Buckeyes defeated Indiana 91-78 on Saturday. Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton, right, is applauded by fellow seniors Christoph Tilly, left, and Noel Brandon, center, after an NCAA college basketball game Saturday against Indiana where he broke the Ohio State scoring record previously held by Dennis Hopson. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/03/07/toledo-womens-basketball-concludes-regular-season-home-loss-ball-state/stories/20260307103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/03/07/toledo-womens-basketball-concludes-regular-season-home-loss-ball-state/stories/20260307103#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:17:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/03/07/toledo-womens-basketball-concludes-regular-season-home-loss-ball-state/stories/20260307103 The University of Toledo women’s basketball team has taken three of the Mid-American Conference’s four top teams to the brink. Toledo's Ella Weaver had a double-double of 21 points and 11 rebounds in the Rockets' loss to Ball State at Savage Arena on Saturday. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/03/07/perrysburg-upends-st-edward-division-i-wrestling-districts-sends-12-state/stories/20260307112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/03/07/perrysburg-upends-st-edward-division-i-wrestling-districts-sends-12-state/stories/20260307112#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:50:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/03/07/perrysburg-upends-st-edward-division-i-wrestling-districts-sends-12-state/stories/20260307112 The Perrysburg High School wrestling team powered past 10-time defending state champion Lakewood St. Edward on Saturday, earning the top team spot behind two individual titles while hosting the Division I Northwest District wrestling tournament on Saturday. Perrysburg’s Joe Foels, left, and Clay’s Gabe McNally wrestle at 175 pounds. Clay’s Garrison Weisner, top, and Brecksville’s Cole Speer wrestle at 144 pounds. St. Edward’s Yung Driscoll, left, and Perrysburg’s Sully Karmon wrestle at 150 pounds. St. Edward’s Yung Driscoll, left, and Perrysburg’s Sully Karmon wrestle at 150 pounds. Perrysburg’s Ben Takats, right, and Brecksville’s Drew Moro wrestle at 157 pounds. Perrysburg’s Ben Takats, front, and Brecksville’s Drew Moro wrestle at 157 pounds. Perrysburg’s Beckett Walters, left, and Brecksville’s Zack Aquila wrestle at 165 pounds. Brecksville’s Zack Aquila, left, and Perrysburg’s Beckett Walters wrestle at 165 pounds. Perrysburg’s Joe Foels, left, and Clay’s Gabe McNally wrestle at 175 pounds. Perrysburg’s Joe Foels, left, and Clay’s Gabe McNally wrestle at 175 pounds. Clay’s Gabe McNally celebrates his victory at 175 pounds. Perrysburg’s Noritsugu Saito, left, wrestles St. Edward’s Frankie Pieffer at 190 pounds. Perrysburg’s Noritsugu Saito, front, wrestles St. Edward’s Frankie Pieffer at 190 pounds. Whitmer’s Carter Baldwin, left, and Brecksville’s Cole Ditzig wrestle at 285 pounds.