http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 18 May 2026 08:51:10 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/17/mitchell-scores-26-cavaliers-rout-pistons-125-94-game-7/stories/20260517116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/17/mitchell-scores-26-cavaliers-rout-pistons-125-94-game-7/stories/20260517116#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 03:30:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/17/mitchell-scores-26-cavaliers-rout-pistons-125-94-game-7/stories/20260517116 DETROIT — Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 125-94 on Sunday night in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. Detroit Pistons guard Caris LeVert (8) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) with Pistons center Jalen Duren, right, helping on the play. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1). Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) takes a shot against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/17/aaron-rai-runs-away-with-pga-championship-first-english-born-winner/stories/20260517112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/17/aaron-rai-runs-away-with-pga-championship-first-english-born-winner/stories/20260517112#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 03:07:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/17/aaron-rai-runs-away-with-pga-championship-first-english-born-winner/stories/20260517112 NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — Aaron Rai was just another name among a dozen others who had reason to believe the PGA Championship was theirs for the taking Sunday at tough Aronimink. Aaron Rai, of England, holds the Wanamaker Trophy after winning. Aaron Rai, of England, holds the Wanamaker Trophy. Kurt Kitayama waits to hit on the 12th green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/17/lottie-woad-wins-kroger-queen-city-championship-2nd-lpga-tour-title/stories/20260517111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/17/lottie-woad-wins-kroger-queen-city-championship-2nd-lpga-tour-title/stories/20260517111#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 02:47:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/17/lottie-woad-wins-kroger-queen-city-championship-2nd-lpga-tour-title/stories/20260517111 CINCINNATI — Lottie Woad held off Haeran Ryu on a gusty Sunday afternoon at Maketewah Country Club in the Kroger Queen City Championship. Lottie Woad celebrates after winning. Lottie Woad celebrates with teammates after winning. Lottie Woad poses with the championship trophy. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/17/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-5-18/stories/20260517110 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/17/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-5-18/stories/20260517110#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/17/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-5-18/stories/20260517110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/17/mud-hens-drop-series-to-storm-chasers-with-defeat-in-finale/stories/20260517106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/17/mud-hens-drop-series-to-storm-chasers-with-defeat-in-finale/stories/20260517106#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 23:41:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/17/mud-hens-drop-series-to-storm-chasers-with-defeat-in-finale/stories/20260517106 PAPILLION, Neb. — The Toledo Mud Hens could not manage a series split as they fell 6-3 on Sunday to wrap up a six-game road series with the Omaha Storm Chasers. Toledo’s Ben Malgeri follows through on a swing during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and St. Paul Saints at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on April 12. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/17/denny-hamlin-beats-teammate-chase-briscoe-dover-2nd-nascar-all-star-race-win/stories/20260517109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/17/denny-hamlin-beats-teammate-chase-briscoe-dover-2nd-nascar-all-star-race-win/stories/20260517109#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 22:15:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/17/denny-hamlin-beats-teammate-chase-briscoe-dover-2nd-nascar-all-star-race-win/stories/20260517109 DOVER, Del. — Denny Hamlin avoided trouble by starting from the pole for what turned out to be a caution-plagued event and outdueled Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe on Sunday for his second victory in the NASCAR All-Star Race. Denny Hamlin (11) drives through Turn 2. Ryan Preece escapes his burning car. Ryan Preece crashes. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/17/kyle-manzardo-homers-twice-guardians-go-deep-6-times-10-3-win-over-reds/stories/20260517108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/17/kyle-manzardo-homers-twice-guardians-go-deep-6-times-10-3-win-over-reds/stories/20260517108#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 22:12:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/17/kyle-manzardo-homers-twice-guardians-go-deep-6-times-10-3-win-over-reds/stories/20260517108 CLEVELAND — Kyle Manzardo homered twice, rookie Chase DeLauter, Angel Martinez and José Ramírez each belted a two-run shot, and the Cleveland Guardians connected a season-high six times in a 10-3 blowout of the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Cleveland Guardians' Kyle Manzardo, right, is congratulated by Chase DeLauter (24) after hitting a home run. Cleveland Guardians' Chase DeLauter gestures as he runs the bases after hitting a home run. Cleveland Guardians' Gavin Williams pitches. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/17/guerrero-homer-backs-gausmans-strong-outing-blue-jays-4-1-win-over-tigers/stories/20260517107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/17/guerrero-homer-backs-gausmans-strong-outing-blue-jays-4-1-win-over-tigers/stories/20260517107#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 22:11:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/17/guerrero-homer-backs-gausmans-strong-outing-blue-jays-4-1-win-over-tigers/stories/20260517107 DETROIT — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and scored twice, Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Sunday. Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman throws. Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrates as he runs the bases. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/05/17/trump-administration-promotes-program-to-check-voter-eligibility-critics-fear-a/stories/20260517104 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/05/17/trump-administration-promotes-program-to-check-voter-eligibility-critics-fear-a/stories/20260517104#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 21:53:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/05/17/trump-administration-promotes-program-to-check-voter-eligibility-critics-fear-a/stories/20260517104 TOPEKA, Kan. — Even as Democratic officials fight the effort in court, the Trump administration has run millions of voter registrations through government databases to determine their eligibility in a process that critics worry could end up purging valid voters from the rolls before the November elections. Anthony Nel poses for The Associated Press on April 30 in Denton, Texas. Marylou Zschach fills out her ballot at her polling place at the Burbank Early Childhood School in Columbus on May 5. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/05/17/ukraine-conducts-large-scale-drone-strikes-russia-killing-4-wounding/stories/20260517103 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/05/17/ukraine-conducts-large-scale-drone-strikes-russia-killing-4-wounding/stories/20260517103#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 21:45:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/05/17/ukraine-conducts-large-scale-drone-strikes-russia-killing-4-wounding/stories/20260517103 KYIV, Ukraine — One of Ukraine's largest drone strikes on Russia killed at least four people, including three near Moscow, and wounded a dozen others, local authorities said Sunday. Debris fell on Russia's largest airport without causing damage. This photo released by Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyev's official telegram channel shows a house on fire after a Ukrainian attack in Khimki, just outside Moscow. This photo released by Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyev's official telegram channel shows the damage after a Ukrainian drone attack, just outside Moscow. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/05/17/drone-strikes-uae-nuclear-plant-us-iran-signal-prepared-resume-war/stories/20260517102 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/05/17/drone-strikes-uae-nuclear-plant-us-iran-signal-prepared-resume-war/stories/20260517102#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 21:39:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/05/17/drone-strikes-uae-nuclear-plant-us-iran-signal-prepared-resume-war/stories/20260517102 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A drone strike sparked a fire on the edge of the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant on Sunday in what authorities called an “unprovoked terrorist attack.” No one was blamed, but it highlighted the risk of renewed war as the United States and Iran signaled they were ready to fight again. People walk past a mural depicting a U.S. aircraft carrier under missile attack in downtown Tehran, Iran on May 17. Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, right, shakes hands with Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi during their meeting in Tehran, Iran on May 17. A man collects his family's belongings from the rubble of a building destroyed in an Israeli airstrike the previous day in the southern village of Maarakeh, Lebanon on May 17. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/17/book-exchange-set-for-readers/stories/20260516101 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/17/book-exchange-set-for-readers/stories/20260516101#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 21:10:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/17/book-exchange-set-for-readers/stories/20260516101 The Casual Pint encourages book lovers and casual readers to stop its Tuesday evening May Book Exchange. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/17/briggs-walleye-best-fans-minor-league-hockey-when-will-toledo-take-advantage/stories/20260517100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/17/briggs-walleye-best-fans-minor-league-hockey-when-will-toledo-take-advantage/stories/20260517100#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 20:24:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/17/briggs-walleye-best-fans-minor-league-hockey-when-will-toledo-take-advantage/stories/20260517100 They called off the Friday night fish fry, then Saturday’s too. Toledo Walleye fans cheer against the Trois-Rivieres Lions in the ECHL Kelly Cup hockey finals at the Huntington Center on June 2, 2025 in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/17/rat-rides-brings-people-together-great-cause/stories/20260517099 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/17/rat-rides-brings-people-together-great-cause/stories/20260517099#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 19:50:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/17/rat-rides-brings-people-together-great-cause/stories/20260517099 Charlie Moore, a soon-to-be graduate of Waite High School, already has plans for the new bike she received Sunday. Jack Hulbert, a Black Swamp Rider of three years, sits on the sidewalk surrounded by bicycles before taking off for the RAT Ride, a bike ride to provide free bikes to kids in need, outside of Earnest Brew Works in Toledo on May 17. Sharon Johnson fastens her bicycle helmet on her head before the RAT Ride outside of Earnest Brew Works in Toledo on May 17. Eric Blasiman rides his bike with his son, Wilder, 4, of Haskins before the RAT Ride, a bike ride to provide free bikes to kids in need, outside of Earnest Brew Works in Toledo on May 17. A cyclist wheels their bike past Kyle Stripling, Jhalen Ross, and Charlie Moore, as they check out their newly gifted bikes before the RAT Ride, a bike ride to provide free bikes to kids in need, outside of Earnest Brew Works in Toledo on May 17. Eric Blasiman picks up his son, Vander, 2, of Haskins before the RAT Ride, a bike ride to provide free bikes to kids in need, outside of Earnest Brew Works in Toledo on May 17. Kyle Stripling, Jhalen Ross, and Charlie Moore, stand with their newly gifted bikes before the RAT Ride, a bike ride to provide free bikes to kids in need, outside of Earnest Brew Works in Toledo on May 17. Penny Tolnai, 8 of Haskins, and her dad, Steven, wheel their bikes past Jack Hulbert, sitting on the sidewalk, before the RAT Ride outside of Earnest Brew Works in Toledo on May 17. Cyclists smile as they bike across the Anthony Wayne Bridge during the RAT Ride in Toledo on May 17. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/17/university-summer-camps/stories/20260515092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/17/university-summer-camps/stories/20260515092#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 19:10:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/17/university-summer-camps/stories/20260515092 The University of Toledo will be hosting a variety of camps this summer covering everything from athletics to science and business to performing arts. Student mentor Cyler Amor passes out components during an engineering camp at Nitschke Hall in 2025 at the University of Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/17/photo-gallery-heart-walk/stories/20260517098 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/17/photo-gallery-heart-walk/stories/20260517098#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 18:35:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/17/photo-gallery-heart-walk/stories/20260517098 Residents gather to take part in The American Heart Association’s Heart Walk in downtown Toledo on Sunday. Moka Harris holds up a sign that reads “be extraordinary” for a picture during The American Heart Association’s Heart Walk in downtown Toledo on May 17. Hearty takes a photos alongside Ashley Smith, a University of Toledo medical team member, before beginning The American Heart Association’s Heart Walk in downtown Toledo on May 17. Attendees mingle before The American Heart Association’s Heart Walk in downtown Toledo on May 17. Participants line up to begin The American Heart Association’s Heart Walk in downtown Toledo on May 17. Patricia White, CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toledo, stands alongside Muddy and her grandson, Damone Adams, 6, for a picture before beginning The American Heart Association’s Heart Walk in downtown Toledo on May 17. Participants begin to stroll at the beginning of the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk in downtown Toledo on May 17. Calihan Crammond, 6, Delaney Peart, 6, and Charlie Jo Mankowski, 7, hold hands as they walk during The American Heart Association’s Heart Walk in downtown Toledo on May 17. John Keller and his son, Mason, 11, walk together down North Summit Street during The American Heart Association’s Heart Walk in downtown Toledo on May 17. Daniel Ross-Parker pushes his daughter, Ericka, a 10 month old, during The American Heart Association’s Heart Walk in downtown Toledo on May 17. Bob Drewoir, who is walking for his dad, makes his way down North Summit Street during The American Heart Association’s Heart Walk in downtown Toledo on May 17. Joe and Rachelle Young take a selfie with their dog, Rudy, before The American Heart Association’s Heart Walk in downtown Toledo on May 17. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/17/road-warrior-north-prepare-delays/stories/20260517096 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/17/road-warrior-north-prepare-delays/stories/20260517096#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 18:03:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/17/road-warrior-north-prepare-delays/stories/20260517096 It may not be a factor during Memorial Day weekend, but a trip I made into central Michigan Saturday suggests travelers heading north at other times this spring and summer allow some extra time for construction-related delays. Traffic heads north on U.S. 23 near Summerfield Road in Michigan's Monroe County on May 16. Traffic heads north on U.S. 23 near Summerfield Road in Michigan's Monroe County on May 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/17/police-shot-suspect-investigation/stories/20260517097 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/17/police-shot-suspect-investigation/stories/20260517097#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 16:24:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/17/police-shot-suspect-investigation/stories/20260517097 Toledo police shot a Toledo man Sunday in a weapons investigation in West Toledo, officials said. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/17/public-rides-scheduled-honor-lost-cyclists/stories/20260517084 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/17/public-rides-scheduled-honor-lost-cyclists/stories/20260517084#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 15:39:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/05/17/public-rides-scheduled-honor-lost-cyclists/stories/20260517084 The Ride of Silence, an international event in its 24th year honoring cyclists who have been injured or killed, falls on the third Wednesday of May, which is designated as National Bike Month. Participants return to the starting point of the route at the end of the 13th annual Toledo Ride of Silence in Toledo in 2022. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/17/temperance-man-dies-motorcycle-crash/stories/20260517094 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/17/temperance-man-dies-motorcycle-crash/stories/20260517094#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 13:37:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/05/17/temperance-man-dies-motorcycle-crash/stories/20260517094 MONROE — A 48-year-old Temperance man died Saturday night when he was thrown from his off-road motorcycle after colliding with a Chevy Silverado in a Bedford Township intersection, officials said.