http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:07:42 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/02/highly-productive-walleye-defenseman-mccourt-signs-play-sweden/stories/20260602117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/02/highly-productive-walleye-defenseman-mccourt-signs-play-sweden/stories/20260602117#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:30:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/02/highly-productive-walleye-defenseman-mccourt-signs-play-sweden/stories/20260602117 Defenseman Riley McCourt, one of the most productive players in Toledo Walleye history, has signed to play next season for a team in Sweden. Toledo’s Riley McCourt shoots the puck during the first period of an ECHL hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on Dec. 19, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/02/verlander-sharp-mud-hens-blow-out-iowa-snap-skid/stories/20260602129 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/02/verlander-sharp-mud-hens-blow-out-iowa-snap-skid/stories/20260602129#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:58:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/02/verlander-sharp-mud-hens-blow-out-iowa-snap-skid/stories/20260602129 DES MOINES — Justin Verlander threw five scoreless innings for the Toledo Mud Hens on Tuesday, more than enough to get by in the team’s 16-1 rout of the Iowa Cubs. Toledo’s Trei Cruz looks back to his teammates after making contact with the ball during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Columbus Clippers at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on May 31. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/06/02/garrett-moves-9-seasons-cleveland-browns-problems-remain/stories/20260602104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/06/02/garrett-moves-9-seasons-cleveland-browns-problems-remain/stories/20260602104#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:55:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/06/02/garrett-moves-9-seasons-cleveland-browns-problems-remain/stories/20260602104 CLEVELAND — Myles Garrett indicated when he signed a record-breaking contract extension last year that money would not ease the disappointment of not contending for a playoff spot. Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett celebrates with fans after a game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati on Jan. 4. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/02/torres-perez-and-greene-go-deep-back-flaherty-tigers-beat-rays-8-0/stories/20260602130 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/02/torres-perez-and-greene-go-deep-back-flaherty-tigers-beat-rays-8-0/stories/20260602130#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:56:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/02/torres-perez-and-greene-go-deep-back-flaherty-tigers-beat-rays-8-0/stories/20260602130 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also went deep and the Detroit Tigers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0 on Tuesday night. Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene celebrates his home run. Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty throws. Detroit Tigers' Gleyber Torres celebrates his home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/02/lake-seniors-kohlhofer-sobczak-see-high-school-baseball-careers-halted/stories/20260602107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/02/lake-seniors-kohlhofer-sobczak-see-high-school-baseball-careers-halted/stories/20260602107#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:09:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/02/lake-seniors-kohlhofer-sobczak-see-high-school-baseball-careers-halted/stories/20260602107 BOWLING GREEN — Lake seniors Gavin Kohlhofer and Jack Sobczak both had solid showings in their final performances on Wednesday to cap their highly successful high school baseball careers. Lake’s Jack Sobczak throws the ball. Lake’s Gavin Kohlhofer celebrates a triple. Lake’s Riley Lawniczak fields the ball. Lake’s Gavin Kohlholfer celebrates a hit. Lake’s Jack Sobczak hits the ball. Lake’s Mason Csortos drops the ball as he tries to make a play. Lake’s Jack Sobczak fields the ball. Lake’s KJ Magers ducks to avoid getting hit by the ball. Lake’s Gavin Hrebic makes the out. Lake’s Kaiden Cousino hits the ball. Lake’s Jack Sobczak celebrates a double. Lake’s Kaiden Cousino makes the out. Lake’s Riley Lawniczak drops the ball. Lake’s Riley Lawniczak reacts to their loss to Highland in a Division IV regional semifinal. Lake’s Jack Sobczak fields the ball. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/06/02/briggs-ohio-state-has-lowest-projected-win-total-years-bet-over/stories/20260602111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/06/02/briggs-ohio-state-has-lowest-projected-win-total-years-bet-over/stories/20260602111#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:30:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/06/02/briggs-ohio-state-has-lowest-projected-win-total-years-bet-over/stories/20260602111 By order of the people in charge of college athletics — who are so bothered by the pernicious influence of sports gambling that they almost missed the turn into the bank to cash another check from the betting companies — I must note the following is for entertainment purposes only. Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day celebrates after the team's win against Michigan in an NCAA college football game, on Nov. 29, 2025, in Ann Arbor. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/01/lane-thomas-hits-grand-slam-1st-inning-leads-royals-9-2-win-over-reds/stories/20260601089 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/01/lane-thomas-hits-grand-slam-1st-inning-leads-royals-9-2-win-over-reds/stories/20260601089#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:33:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/01/lane-thomas-hits-grand-slam-1st-inning-leads-royals-9-2-win-over-reds/stories/20260601089 CINCINNATI — Lane Thomas hit a grand slam in the first inning and Luinder Avila pitched a career-high five innings as the Kansas City Royals snapped a six-game skid with a 9-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. Kansas City Royals' Lane Thomas rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam. Cincinnati Reds' JJ Bleday rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Lyon Richardson delivers. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/01/southview-baseball-drops-low-scoring-regional-semifinal-padua/stories/20260601087 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/01/southview-baseball-drops-low-scoring-regional-semifinal-padua/stories/20260601087#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:39:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/01/southview-baseball-drops-low-scoring-regional-semifinal-padua/stories/20260601087 AVON, Ohio — A statement first inning and late rally attempts in the sixth and seventh showcased the Southview baseball team’s spirited efforts in a 3-2 defeat to Parma Padua Franciscan in the OHSAA Division III regional semifinals on Monday at ForeFront Field. Southview's Ben Kotnik, top, reaches up to catch a throw to second base as Padua's Braylon Benson slides in safe at ForeFront Field in Avon. Ohio, on June 1. Southview's Will Colyer throws against Parma Padua Franciscan at ForeFront Field in Avon, Ohio, on June 1. Southview's Adam LePla bats against Parma Padua Franciscan at ForeFront Field in Avon, Ohio, on June 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/06/01/libbey-product-buford-returns-ohio-state-basketball-program-assistant/stories/20260601088 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/06/01/libbey-product-buford-returns-ohio-state-basketball-program-assistant/stories/20260601088#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:37:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/06/01/libbey-product-buford-returns-ohio-state-basketball-program-assistant/stories/20260601088 COLUMBUS — William Buford, who starred at Libbey High School before going on to play collegiately at Ohio State, has returned to the Buckeyes program in a coaching role. Ohio State guard William Buford and Purdue guard Terone Johnson, right, battle for a loose ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis on March 9, 2012. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/01/padres-call-up-central-catholic-grad-jase-bowen/stories/20260601075 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/01/padres-call-up-central-catholic-grad-jase-bowen/stories/20260601075#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:21:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/01/padres-call-up-central-catholic-grad-jase-bowen/stories/20260601075 Central Catholic graduate Jase Bowen is poised to make his MLB debut, as it was announced that he is being called up by the San Diego Padres on Monday. The San Diego Padres are calling up Central Catholic graduate Jase Bowen ahead of their series in Philadelphia beginning Tuesday. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/01/lake-hires-former-perrysburg-coach-stein-as-boys-basketball-coach/stories/20260601065 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/01/lake-hires-former-perrysburg-coach-stein-as-boys-basketball-coach/stories/20260601065#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:54:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/01/lake-hires-former-perrysburg-coach-stein-as-boys-basketball-coach/stories/20260601065 Former Perrysburg head coach Chris Stein watches from the sidelines during a boys basketball game at Perrysburg High School in Perrysburg, on Dec. 16, 2025. Stein was named head coach of the Lake Flyers on Monday. Head coach Chris Stein runs Perrysburg's boys basketball practice at their home gym on Nov. 25, 2025, in Perrysburg. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/06/01/browns-trading-2-time-ap-defensive-player-of-the-year-myles-garrett-to-rams/stories/20260601068 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/06/01/browns-trading-2-time-ap-defensive-player-of-the-year-myles-garrett-to-rams/stories/20260601068#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:26:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/06/01/browns-trading-2-time-ap-defensive-player-of-the-year-myles-garrett-to-rams/stories/20260601068 The Cleveland Browns are trading two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster deal, three people briefed on the move told The Associated Press on Monday. This photo combination shows Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, left, in Cincinnati, Jan. 4, 2026, and Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse, Jan. 4, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/31/celine-boutier-rallies-from-4-down-win-shoprite-lpga/stories/20260531141 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/31/celine-boutier-rallies-from-4-down-win-shoprite-lpga/stories/20260531141#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:43:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/31/celine-boutier-rallies-from-4-down-win-shoprite-lpga/stories/20260531141 GALLOWAY, N.J. — Celine Boutier rallied from a four-shot deficit Sunday, making three birdies around the turn on her way to a 5-under 66 for a one-shot victory over Arpichaya Yubol in the ShopRite LPGA. Celine Boutier looks back after her putt on the fourth hole. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/31/eugenio-suarez-homers-reds-overcome-loss-elly-de-la-cruz-hold-off-braves/stories/20260531134 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/31/eugenio-suarez-homers-reds-overcome-loss-elly-de-la-cruz-hold-off-braves/stories/20260531134#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:52:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/31/eugenio-suarez-homers-reds-overcome-loss-elly-de-la-cruz-hold-off-braves/stories/20260531134 CINCINNATI (AP) — Eugenio Suárez homered for the first time since April 15 and Nick Lodolo allowed three earned runs in 6 2/3 innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds over the first-place Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Sunday. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo throws. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Sam Moll is greeted as he walks off the field after winning. Cincinnati Reds' Elly de la Cruz rounds third base as he scores on a double hit by JJ Bleday. Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Sunday, May 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Sunday, May 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/31/russell-henley-birdies-playoff-hole-beat-eric-cole-pga/stories/20260531136 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/31/russell-henley-birdies-playoff-hole-beat-eric-cole-pga/stories/20260531136#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:04:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/31/russell-henley-birdies-playoff-hole-beat-eric-cole-pga/stories/20260531136 FORT WORTH, Texas — Russell Henley birdied the final three holes to force a playoff with Eric Cole, then made it four it a row with a 5-footer on the first extra hole Sunday at Colonial to win the Charles Schwab Classic. Russell Henley reacts after sinking a putt on the 18th hole. Russell Henley kisses the winner's trophy. Russell Henley hits an approach shot on the 18th fairway. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/31/red-sox-break-through-6-runs-7th-defeat-guardians-9-4/stories/20260531135 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/31/red-sox-break-through-6-runs-7th-defeat-guardians-9-4/stories/20260531135#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:52:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/31/red-sox-break-through-6-runs-7th-defeat-guardians-9-4/stories/20260531135 CLEVELAND — Masataka Yoshida had the go-ahead single during a six-run seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied for a 9-4 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. Boston Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida reacts after scoring on an RBI single by Isiahh Kiner-Falefa. Boston Red Sox's Marcelo Mayer is congratulated after scoring on a sacrifice fly hit by Mickey Gasper. Boston Red Sox's Isiah Kiner-Falefa, top, forces out Cleveland Guardians' Austin Hedges (27) at second base and throws to first base for a double play. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/31/colson-montgomery-homers-white-sox-rally-7th-top-tigers-2-1/stories/20260531133 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/31/colson-montgomery-homers-white-sox-rally-7th-top-tigers-2-1/stories/20260531133#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:51:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/31/colson-montgomery-homers-white-sox-rally-7th-top-tigers-2-1/stories/20260531133 CHICAGO — Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win. Chicago White Sox's Colson Montgomery runs after hitting a solo home run. Chicago White Sox's Colson Montgomery celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run. Chicago White Sox's Chase Meidroth scores on a one-run single by Tristan Peters. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/31/mud-hens-fall-to-columbus-for-5th-straight-loss/stories/20260531132 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/31/mud-hens-fall-to-columbus-for-5th-straight-loss/stories/20260531132#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 22:55:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/31/mud-hens-fall-to-columbus-for-5th-straight-loss/stories/20260531132 The Toledo Mud Hens concluded a lengthy 12-game homestand on Sunday, falling to the Columbus Clippers, 6-4, to extend a current five-game skid. Toledo’s Cal Stevenson slides into second base as Columbus’ Juan Brito attempts to out him. Toledo’s Max Burt high-fives his teammates while wearing a hen hat after scoring a home run. Toledo’s Andrew Navigato makes contact with the ball. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/31/briggs-toledo-making-best-tigers-misery-verlander-heads-mud-hens/stories/20260531129 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/31/briggs-toledo-making-best-tigers-misery-verlander-heads-mud-hens/stories/20260531129#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 21:09:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/31/briggs-toledo-making-best-tigers-misery-verlander-heads-mud-hens/stories/20260531129 For the past month, Tigers fans have been asking when the real team is going to show up. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) during the first inning of a baseball game on April 29 in Atlanta. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/31/university-pole-vaulter-eva-moran-dies-crash/stories/20260531127 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/31/university-pole-vaulter-eva-moran-dies-crash/stories/20260531127#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 16:06:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/31/university-pole-vaulter-eva-moran-dies-crash/stories/20260531127 University of Toledo freshman pole vaulter Eva Jae Moran died Friday following a three-vehicle crash in Marion County, university officials announced. University of Toledo freshman pole vaulter Eva Moran (19) died in a three-vehicle car crash on Friday.