http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:21:38 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/22/walleye-picked-to-be-visiting-team-for-outdoor-hockey-game-at-kalamazoo/stories/20260622075 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/22/walleye-picked-to-be-visiting-team-for-outdoor-hockey-game-at-kalamazoo/stories/20260622075#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:45:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/22/walleye-picked-to-be-visiting-team-for-outdoor-hockey-game-at-kalamazoo/stories/20260622075 The Toledo Walleye will play in an outdoor game once again. Fireworks go off at the conclusion of the Toledo Walleye hockey game against the Indy Fuel as part of Winterfest, Dec. 31, 2021, at Fifth Third Field in Toledo. Walleye right winger Tyler Barnes (7) moves the puck against Kalamazoo defenseman Sacha Guimond (4) and goalie Joel Martin (49) during the second period of the first outdoor hockey game in ECHL history during Winterfest Dec. 27, 2014, at Fifth Third Field in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/06/22/nba-s-mavericks-working-to-hire-dusty-may-from-michigan/stories/20260623023 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/06/22/nba-s-mavericks-working-to-hire-dusty-may-from-michigan/stories/20260623023#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:48:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/06/22/nba-s-mavericks-working-to-hire-dusty-may-from-michigan/stories/20260623023 ANN ARBOR — Michigan, coming off a national championship in basketball, suddenly had a coaching search no one seemed to see coming. Michigan coach Dusty May celebrates by cutting down the net after defeating UConn in the NCAA college basketball tournament national championship game at the Final Four, April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/22/2026-state-of-the-position-bgsu-defensive-backs/stories/20260622020 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/22/2026-state-of-the-position-bgsu-defensive-backs/stories/20260622020#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:58:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/22/2026-state-of-the-position-bgsu-defensive-backs/stories/20260622020 This is the first story of a seven-part series breaking down position groups on Bowling Green State University’s roster entering the 2026 season. Bowling Green's JoJo Johnson celebrates a play during a matchup between the Falcons and the Eagles of Eastern Michigan at Rynearson Stadium, Nov. 8, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/22/st-johns-football-move-up-from-division-ii-division-i/stories/20260622079 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/22/st-johns-football-move-up-from-division-ii-division-i/stories/20260622079#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:01:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/22/st-johns-football-move-up-from-division-ii-division-i/stories/20260622079 The St. John's Jesuit football team will be moving up from Division II to Division I this fall. St. John’s Sam Harshman gets tackled as he runs the ball during a high school football game between St. John’s Jesuit and Central Catholic at St. John’s Jesuit High School in Toledo on Oct. 3, 2025. Joe Horn is the new head football coach at St. John’s Jesuit High School on Dec. 11, 2024, in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/06/22/briggs-whats-next-michigan-embattled-ad-after-dusty-mays-bombshell-exit/stories/20260622090 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/06/22/briggs-whats-next-michigan-embattled-ad-after-dusty-mays-bombshell-exit/stories/20260622090#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:51:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/06/22/briggs-whats-next-michigan-embattled-ad-after-dusty-mays-bombshell-exit/stories/20260622090 So, what exactly is Ann Arbor these days? Michigan head coach Dusty May watches a video presentation after defeating UConn in the NCAA college basketball tournament national championship game at the Final Four, on April 7 in Indianapolis. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/22/tigers-red-wings-owner-ilitch-companies-becomes-pwhl-strategic-partner/stories/20260622078 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/22/tigers-red-wings-owner-ilitch-companies-becomes-pwhl-strategic-partner/stories/20260622078#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:43:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/22/tigers-red-wings-owner-ilitch-companies-becomes-pwhl-strategic-partner/stories/20260622078 DETROIT — The PWHL is taking on two prominent names in North American sports as its first two investors in reaching a major milestone in the privately-backed league’s fast-rising trajectory, and representing yet another sign of women’s hockey’s promising future. Chris Ilitch, Detroit Red Wings president and CEO, speaks before the team's NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Oct. 11, 2018, in Detroit. NHL Network's Jamie Hersch, center, announces the PWHL women's hockey expansion team beginning in the 2026-27 season, May 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/22/lionel-messi-breaks-world-cup-scoring-record-with-his-17th-goal-for-argentina/stories/20260622074 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/22/lionel-messi-breaks-world-cup-scoring-record-with-his-17th-goal-for-argentina/stories/20260622074#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:07:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/22/lionel-messi-breaks-world-cup-scoring-record-with-his-17th-goal-for-argentina/stories/20260622074 ARLINGTON, Texas — Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal and then added an 18th in stoppage time in defending champion Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria on Monday. Argentina's Lionel Messi, center, scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, June 22, 2026. Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after failing to score a penalty shot during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, June 22, 2026. Austria goalkeeper Alexander Schlager, right, dives for the ball as Argentina's Lionel Messi's shot goes wide during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, June 22, 2026. Argentina's Lionel Messi, right, controls the ball while being pursued by Austria's Romano Schmid during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, June 22, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/21/after-missing-his-putt-18th-hole-sam-burns-comes-up-one-shot-short-us-open/stories/20260621155 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/21/after-missing-his-putt-18th-hole-sam-burns-comes-up-one-shot-short-us-open/stories/20260621155#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:28:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/21/after-missing-his-putt-18th-hole-sam-burns-comes-up-one-shot-short-us-open/stories/20260621155 SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Sam Burns tossed his putter aside, fell to his palms and then down to his knees. The crowd around him groaned. Sam Burns celebrates after a birdie on the 16th hole. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/21/dingle-late-rbis-vierling-bloop-single-tigers-sweep-white-sox-5-4/stories/20260621150 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/21/dingle-late-rbis-vierling-bloop-single-tigers-sweep-white-sox-5-4/stories/20260621150#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:58:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/21/dingle-late-rbis-vierling-bloop-single-tigers-sweep-white-sox-5-4/stories/20260621150 DETROIT — Dillon Dingler homered and drove in the tying run in the ninth before Matt Vierling's bloop single finished off Detroit's comeback in the 10th as the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Sunday. Chicago White Sox pitcher Davis Martin throws. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/21/burns-wins-8th-straight-decision-stephenson-hits-3-run-homer/stories/20260621151 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/21/burns-wins-8th-straight-decision-stephenson-hits-3-run-homer/stories/20260621151#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:51:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/21/burns-wins-8th-straight-decision-stephenson-hits-3-run-homer/stories/20260621151 NEW YORK — Chase Burns pitched five innings of one-run ball and survived six stolen bases for his eighth straight win, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Yankees 4-1 on Sunday. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns throws. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/06/21/alvarez-hits-al-leading-25th-homer-astros-beat-guardians/stories/20260621149 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/06/21/alvarez-hits-al-leading-25th-homer-astros-beat-guardians/stories/20260621149#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:42:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/06/21/alvarez-hits-al-leading-25th-homer-astros-beat-guardians/stories/20260621149 HOUSTON — Yordan Alvarez hit his American League-leading 25th home run, Kai-Wei Teng threw six solid innings and the Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Sunday. Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez runs home to score on a hit by Isaac Paredes. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/21/mud-hens-get-bats-going-earn-series-split-red-wings/stories/20260621145 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/21/mud-hens-get-bats-going-earn-series-split-red-wings/stories/20260621145#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:32:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/21/mud-hens-get-bats-going-earn-series-split-red-wings/stories/20260621145 ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Toledo Mud Hens were able to salvage a series split against the Rochester Red Wings with a 9-6 victory in Sunday’s finale. Toledo’s Tyler Gentry runs to third 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/amateur/2026/06/21/toledo-native-nfl-player-chris-wormley-hosts-celebrity-softball-game/stories/20260621126 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/06/21/toledo-native-nfl-player-chris-wormley-hosts-celebrity-softball-game/stories/20260621126#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:22:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/amateur/2026/06/21/toledo-native-nfl-player-chris-wormley-hosts-celebrity-softball-game/stories/20260621126 The stars were out for Toledo native and NFL player Chris Wormley’s first-ever charity softball game at Fifth Third Field on Saturday, featuring some of the most accomplished athletes from the area and other notable figures. Toledo native and NFL player Chris Wormley hosted his first-ever celebrity softball game at Fifth Third Field. All proceeds from the event benefited the Wormley Family Foundation. Toledo native and NFL player Storm Norton hits the ball during the home run derby portion of Chris Wormley's celebrity softball game at Fifth Third Field. Professional eater Joey Chestnut sits in the dugout prior to Chris Wormley's celebrity softball game at Fifth Third Field. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/21/toledo-hockey-hall-famer-duncan-named-coach-fresno-falcons/stories/20260621116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/21/toledo-hockey-hall-famer-duncan-named-coach-fresno-falcons/stories/20260621116#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:20:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/21/toledo-hockey-hall-famer-duncan-named-coach-fresno-falcons/stories/20260621116 After scoring huge goals throughout a Hall of Fame hockey career, the goal now for former Storm forward Iain Duncan is to give back to the game he loves. Iain Duncan, hall of fame inductee, talks about his time as a player during the 2024 Toledo Hockey Hall of Fame ceremony at the Imagination Station on Jan. 26, 2024. Former Storm Hockey player Iain (cq) Duncan, left, is recognized by fans before joining other former Storm players on the ice during the Toledo hockey history night before the Walleye hockey game on March 7, 2010. Coach Iain Duncan talking to Brent Bain during Toledo Cherokee practice at the Toledo Ice House. Iain Duncan who played hockey for BGSU (83-87), Winnipeg Jets (86-91) and the Toledo Storm (93-95) is shown in this 1993 Blade photo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/20/red-wings-use-11-run-6th-inning-to-rout-mud-hens/stories/20260620101 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/20/red-wings-use-11-run-6th-inning-to-rout-mud-hens/stories/20260620101#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:53:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/20/red-wings-use-11-run-6th-inning-to-rout-mud-hens/stories/20260620101 ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Toledo Mud Hens fell to the Rochester Red Wings 14-1 on Saturday as an 11-run sixth inning by the hosts blew open what had been a close game. Toledo’s Max Anderson fields the ball during a baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on May 10, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/20/wyndham-clark-turning-the-u-s-open-into-a-runaway/stories/20260621130 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/20/wyndham-clark-turning-the-u-s-open-into-a-runaway/stories/20260621130#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:55:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/20/wyndham-clark-turning-the-u-s-open-into-a-runaway/stories/20260621130 SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Not even Shinnecock Hills and its strongest test of the week in the U.S. Open could match the toughness of Wyndham Clark on Saturday. Wyndham Clark hits from the fairway on the 15th hole during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., June 20, 2026. Wyndham Clark hits from the rough on the ninth hole during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., June 20, 2026. Scottie Scheffler hits from the bunker on the second hole during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., June 20, 2026. Sam Burns hits his tee shot on the 11th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., June 19, 2026. Wyndham Clark hands his club to his caddie on the 10th hole during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., June 20, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/06/20/oklahoma-win-away-from-college-world-series-title-north-carolina/stories/20260620100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/06/20/oklahoma-win-away-from-college-world-series-title-north-carolina/stories/20260620100#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:12:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/06/20/oklahoma-win-away-from-college-world-series-title-north-carolina/stories/20260620100 OMAHA — Deiten Lachance homered twice off North Carolina ace Jason DeCaro, Oklahoma shut down the Tar Heels after the first inning, and the Sooners won Game 1 of the College World Series finals 9-3 on Saturday to move within a victory of the national championship. Oklahoma's Deiten Lachance, right, celebrates with Camden Johnson after hitting a two-run home run against North Carolina in the first inning of Game 1 of the NCAA College World Series baseball finals in Omaha, June 20, 2026. Oklahoma's Deiten Lachance (48) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against North Carolina during the first inning in Game 1 of the NCAA College World Series baseball finals in Omaha, June 20, 2026. North Carolina's Gavin Gallaher (5) drives in two runs during in the first inning against Oklahoma in Game 1 of the NCAA College World Series baseball finals in Omaha, June 20, 2026. North Carolina's Owen Hull, left, and Carter French reach for a two-run home run hit by Oklahoma's Deiten Lachance in the first inning of Game 1 of the NCAA College World Series baseball finals in Omaha, June 20, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/20/sal-stewart-ties-career-high-with-six-rbis-as-reds-rout-yankees/stories/20260620096 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/20/sal-stewart-ties-career-high-with-six-rbis-as-reds-rout-yankees/stories/20260620096#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:19:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/20/sal-stewart-ties-career-high-with-six-rbis-as-reds-rout-yankees/stories/20260620096 NEW YORK — Sal Stewart tied a career high with six RBIs as the Cincinnati Reds pulled away for a 10-2 rout of the New York Yankees on Saturday. Cincinnati Reds' Sal Stewart hits an RBI double during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, June 20, 2026, in New York. New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm, Jr., top front, hurdles Cincinnati Reds' Dane Myers (17) during the eighth inning of a baseball game, June 20, 2026, in New York. New York Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning of a baseball game June 20, 2026, in New York. Cincinnati's Edwin Arroyo (2) and Blake Dunn (59) react after scoring during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees June 20, 2026, in New York. New York's Anthony Volpe (11) reacts after stealing second base against Cincinnati's Edwin Arroyo (2) during the third inning of a baseball game June 20, 2026, in New York. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/20/nascar-heads-onto-eye-popping-naval-base-coronado-in-its-latest-cup-race/stories/20260620094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/20/nascar-heads-onto-eye-popping-naval-base-coronado-in-its-latest-cup-race/stories/20260620094#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:30:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/20/nascar-heads-onto-eye-popping-naval-base-coronado-in-its-latest-cup-race/stories/20260620094 SAN DIEGO — Ryan Blaney wants to keep his eyes on the road as NASCAR returns to southern California with a race through the bone-jarring streets of San Diego’s Coronado Island. Ross Chastain, left, talks with Ryan Blaney, right, before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, May 31, 2026, in Lebanon, Tenn. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/20/analysis-a-flurry-of-goals-and-convincing-wins-are-raising-u-s-world-cup-hopes/stories/20260620093 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/20/analysis-a-flurry-of-goals-and-convincing-wins-are-raising-u-s-world-cup-hopes/stories/20260620093#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:20:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/20/analysis-a-flurry-of-goals-and-convincing-wins-are-raising-u-s-world-cup-hopes/stories/20260620093 SEATTLE — The early results are in: This U.S men's national team is for real in this World Cup. United States' Joe Scally (23) and Alex Freeman (16) react after the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, June 19, 2026. U.S. fans react after the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, June 19, 2026. United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino reacts after the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, June 19, 2026. United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino embraces United States' Folarin Balogun after he was substituted during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, June 19, 2026.