http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:46:45 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/28/shane-van-gisbergen-nascars-leading-active-winner-on-road-street-courses/stories/20260628128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/28/shane-van-gisbergen-nascars-leading-active-winner-on-road-street-courses/stories/20260628128#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2026 03:05:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/28/shane-van-gisbergen-nascars-leading-active-winner-on-road-street-courses/stories/20260628128 SONOMA, Calif.— Shane van Gisbergen continued his remarkable run on the twistiest tracks in NASCAR, but this was no easy Sunday drive. Shane van Gisbergen celebrates after winning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/28/haeran-ryu-wins-womens-pga-championship-first-major-title/stories/20260628129 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/28/haeran-ryu-wins-womens-pga-championship-first-major-title/stories/20260628129#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:58:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/28/haeran-ryu-wins-womens-pga-championship-first-major-title/stories/20260628129 CHASKA, Minn. — Haeran Ryu recovered from a rough start to secure her first career major title, winning the Women's PGA Championship by two strokes over Ina Yoon on a windy Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Haeran Ryu, of South Korea, celebrates on the 18th green after winning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/28/scheffler-makes-clutch-putt-force-monday-playoff-against-hovland/stories/20260628127 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/28/scheffler-makes-clutch-putt-force-monday-playoff-against-hovland/stories/20260628127#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:27:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/28/scheffler-makes-clutch-putt-force-monday-playoff-against-hovland/stories/20260628127 CROMWELL, Conn. — Scottie Scheffler made an 8-foot par putt on the 18th hole Sunday and pumped his fist with more emotion than he showed all day, just for the right to return Monday at the rain-delayed Travelers Championship to face a sudden-death playoff against Viktor Hovland. Scottie Scheffler reacts to his tee shot on the 18th hole. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/28/ryan-o-hearn-homers-twice-helps-pirates-avoid-sweep-with-9-4-win-over-reds/stories/20260628126 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/28/ryan-o-hearn-homers-twice-helps-pirates-avoid-sweep-with-9-4-win-over-reds/stories/20260628126#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:14:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/28/ryan-o-hearn-homers-twice-helps-pirates-avoid-sweep-with-9-4-win-over-reds/stories/20260628126 PITTSBURGH — Ryan O’Hearn homered twice in a game for the third time in the majors and drove in four runs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates avoid a series sweep with a 9-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Pittsburgh Pirates' Tyler Callihan (37) celebrates with Ryan O'Hearn (29) as he crosses home plate after hitting a three-run home run off Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brady Singer. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/06/28/guardians-use-5-run-8th-inning-rally-6-5-win-over-mariners/stories/20260628125 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/06/28/guardians-use-5-run-8th-inning-rally-6-5-win-over-mariners/stories/20260628125#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:57:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/06/28/guardians-use-5-run-8th-inning-rally-6-5-win-over-mariners/stories/20260628125 CLEVELAND — Rhys Hoskins had a two-run double down the left-field line during a five-run eighth inning and the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Cleveland Guardians' David Fry breaks his bat on a swing while hitting a flyout. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/28/christian-walkers-3-run-homer-10th-inning-helps-power-astros-past-tigers-7/stories/20260628124 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/28/christian-walkers-3-run-homer-10th-inning-helps-power-astros-past-tigers-7/stories/20260628124#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:53:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/28/christian-walkers-3-run-homer-10th-inning-helps-power-astros-past-tigers-7/stories/20260628124 DETROIT — Christian Walker's three-run homer highlighted a four-run 10th inning as the Houston Astros rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 7-5 on Sunday. Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown throws. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/28/2026-state-position-bgsu-wide-receivers-tight-ends/stories/20260628054 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/28/2026-state-position-bgsu-wide-receivers-tight-ends/stories/20260628054#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:42:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/28/2026-state-position-bgsu-wide-receivers-tight-ends/stories/20260628054 Bowling Green's Trey Johnson signals a first down as the Golden Flashes host the Falcons at Dix Stadium in Kent, Oct. 25, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/06/28/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-6-29-26/stories/20260628123 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/06/28/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-6-29-26/stories/20260628123#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/06/28/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-6-29-26/stories/20260628123 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/28/all-inclusive-soccer-program-started-labor-of-love/stories/20260628119 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/28/all-inclusive-soccer-program-started-labor-of-love/stories/20260628119#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:21:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/28/all-inclusive-soccer-program-started-labor-of-love/stories/20260628119 JJ Brennan, volunteer at Glass City TOPSoccer, guards the net as a soccer ball is kicked towards him at Schneider Soccer Complex in Toledo on June 28. From left, Sally Gladwell, founder of Glass City TOPSoccer, stands next to her two children, Sam and Eleanor, alongside Brynn Garber, participant, and volunteers Colton Schroeder and JJ Brennan. Sam Thomas, volunteer, kicks a soccer ball to participant Brynn Garber. Brynn Garber, participant of Glass City TOPSoccer, kicks a soccer ball. Eleanor Thomas, Sam Thomas, and Sally Gladwell, founder of Glass City TOPSoccer, stand together. Brynn Garber, participant, kicks the ball as Colton Schroeder, volunteer, watches. From left, volunteers Colton Schroeder, JJ Brennan, participant Brynn Garber, Eleanor Thomas, Sam Thomas, and Sally Gladwell, founder of Glass City TOPSoccer, stand together. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/28/2026-state-position-toledo-offensive-line/stories/20260628051 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/28/2026-state-position-toledo-offensive-line/stories/20260628051#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:15:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/28/2026-state-position-toledo-offensive-line/stories/20260628051 This is the third of a multi-part series breaking down position groups on the University of Toledo’s football roster entering the 2026 season. Offensive lineman Stephen Gales (65) works with his teammates during a University of Toledo Rockets Spring football practice at the Fetterman Athletic Complex on April 7 in central Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/28/mud-hens-see-win-streak-snapped-series-finale/stories/20260628120 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/28/mud-hens-see-win-streak-snapped-series-finale/stories/20260628120#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:08:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/28/mud-hens-see-win-streak-snapped-series-finale/stories/20260628120 WORCESTER, Mass. — The Toledo Mud Hens’ six-game winning streak came to an end on Sunday with a 3-1 loss to the Worcester Red Sox. Toledo’s Eduardo Valencia fields the ball during a baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on May 10. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/28/briggs-detroit-tigers-can-t-let-soft-american-league-drive-dumb-deadline-decisio/stories/20260628116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/28/briggs-detroit-tigers-can-t-let-soft-american-league-drive-dumb-deadline-decisio/stories/20260628116#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:38:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/28/briggs-detroit-tigers-can-t-let-soft-american-league-drive-dumb-deadline-decisio/stories/20260628116 Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game on June 19 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/28/maumee-senior-center-host-46th-annual-glow-5k/stories/20260625100 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/28/maumee-senior-center-host-46th-annual-glow-5k/stories/20260625100#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:27:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/28/maumee-senior-center-host-46th-annual-glow-5k/stories/20260625100 The Maumee Senior Center will host its annual Maumee Glow 5K Race/Walk on July 10. Entrance to the Maumee Senior Center in Maumee on Feb. 9, 2023. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/28/local-hams-show-love-amateur-radio-field-day/stories/20260628115 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/28/local-hams-show-love-amateur-radio-field-day/stories/20260628115#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:00:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/28/local-hams-show-love-amateur-radio-field-day/stories/20260628115 Ron Hornbeck laughs while using his ham radio during Toledo Mobile Radio Association’s Field Day at the Wolcott House in Maumee on June 27. Ron Hornbeck speaks into the microphone during Toledo Mobile Radio Association’s Field Day at the Wolcott House in Maumee on June 27. Glenn Ingersoll, left, and Ron Hornbeck listen to the radio during Toledo Mobile Radio Association’s Field Day at the Wolcott House in Maumee on June 27. Ron Hornbeck and Glenn Ingersoll listen to the radio during Toledo Mobile Radio Association’s Field Day at the Wolcott House in Maumee on June 27. Len Anderson looks at the different signals during Toledo Mobile Radio Association’s Field Day at the Wolcott House in Maumee on June 27. Don Roork, left, Len Anderson, center, and James Easter look at different signals during Toledo Mobile Radio Association’s Field Day at the Wolcott House in Maumee on June 27. Tom O’Brien speaks into the microphone during Toledo Mobile Radio Association’s Field Day at the Wolcott House in Maumee on June 27. People attend Toledo Mobile Radio Association’s Field Day at the Wolcott House in Maumee on June 27. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/28/cook-up-history-america-250-hearth-cooking-demonstration/stories/20260628035 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/28/cook-up-history-america-250-hearth-cooking-demonstration/stories/20260628035#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:59:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/28/cook-up-history-america-250-hearth-cooking-demonstration/stories/20260628035 FINDLAY — A free program on how cooking was done over open hearths is part of America250-Ohio events at the Hancock Historical Museum. Learn how food was grown and cooked in the past through hearth cooking. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2026/06/28/road-warrior-canton-street-leg-removed-cherry-bancroft-intersection/stories/20260628112 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2026/06/28/road-warrior-canton-street-leg-removed-cherry-bancroft-intersection/stories/20260628112#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:00:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2026/06/28/road-warrior-canton-street-leg-removed-cherry-bancroft-intersection/stories/20260628112 All paving is done on the Secor Road reconstruction project between Alexis and Laskey roads, the Toledo Department of Transportation said Friday, while a new project starts Monday at Cherry and Bancroft streets. The intersection of Cherry and Bancroft streets, with Canton Street coming in from top center, is seen on June 27. The Canton leg will close on June 29 to be realigned toward Utica Street as part of intersection reconstruction at Cherry and Bancroft. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/06/28/michigan-teen-killed-utv-overturned-private-field/stories/20260628113 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/06/28/michigan-teen-killed-utv-overturned-private-field/stories/20260628113#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:42:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/06/28/michigan-teen-killed-utv-overturned-private-field/stories/20260628113 PETERSBURG, Mich. — A teenager died Friday evening in a single-vehicle crash in a private field in Monroe County. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/28/france-records-additional-deaths-extreme-heat-european-records/stories/20260628110 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/28/france-records-additional-deaths-extreme-heat-european-records/stories/20260628110#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:11:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/28/france-records-additional-deaths-extreme-heat-european-records/stories/20260628110 BERLIN — France saw around 1,000 additional deaths last week at the height of its record-smashing heat wave, the country's public health agency said Sunday, as the head of the World Health Organization warned that Europe is the fastest-warming continent on earth and countries there need to do better to protect their citizens. People refresh in a fountain after the Angelus noon prayer celebrated by Pope Leo XIV from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter's Square, at the Vatican on June 28. People shelter from sun with umbrellas as they wait for the Angelus noon prayer celebrated by Pope Leo XIV from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter's Square, at the Vatican, on June 28 A couple walks by a public fountain on a torrid day, as the National Weather forecaster issued an extreme heat code red warning for parts of the country, in the coming days in Bucharest, Romania, on June 27. A prolonged heat wave with high temperatures exceeding caused significant damage to the tram infrastructure in Leipzigv Germany on June 27. Thousands of fans are celebrating at a concert by techno star Paul Kalkbrenner on the Heiligengeistfeld while a water cannon is in operation on June 27 in Hamburg, Germany. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/28/projects-close-city-streets/stories/20260628052 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/28/projects-close-city-streets/stories/20260628052#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:04:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/28/projects-close-city-streets/stories/20260628052 An intersection upgrade project will close the two involved streets Monday for three months, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/06/28/police-investigating-walk-in-shooting-victim/stories/20260628109 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/06/28/police-investigating-walk-in-shooting-victim/stories/20260628109#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:55:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/06/28/police-investigating-walk-in-shooting-victim/stories/20260628109 A 29-year-old man was shot early Sunday morning, according to Toledo police.