Toledo Blade Latest Headlines http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:11:05 GMT en-us hourly 1 Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a $7 million lump sum in his separation deal https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/27/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-will-receive-a-7-million-lump-sum-in-his-separation-deal/stories/20260727065 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/27/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-will-receive-a-7-million-lump-sum-in-his-separation-deal/stories/20260727065#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:29:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/27/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-will-receive-a-7-million-lump-sum-in-his-separation-deal/stories/20260727065 ANN ARBOR — Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will be paid a lump sum of $7.14 million as part of his separation agreement with the university, according to a document obtained Monday by the Associated Press. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel watches Michigan practice ahead of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Arizona at the Final Four, April 3, in Indianapolis. Briggs: With Michigan athletics, there's no shame — and absolutely nothing to see here https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/21/briggs-theres-nothing-see-here-michigan-athletics-just-ask-them/stories/20260721083 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/21/briggs-theres-nothing-see-here-michigan-athletics-just-ask-them/stories/20260721083#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:34:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/21/briggs-theres-nothing-see-here-michigan-athletics-just-ask-them/stories/20260721083 There’s been an awful lot of smoke drifting south lately. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel watches in the second half of an NCAA college football game against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in Ann Arbor on Sept. 9, 2023. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel agrees to buyout after probe, will step down at end of 2026 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/21/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-agrees-to-buyout/stories/20260721074 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/21/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-agrees-to-buyout/stories/20260721074#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:19:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/21/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-agrees-to-buyout/stories/20260721074 ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The University of Michigan and athletic director Warde Manuel have agreed to a buyout of the remaining three years on his contract and he will step down at the end of 2026, culminating a decade-long run with four national championships and a string of scandals. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel watches against Indiana in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 14, 2023. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel watches Michigan practice ahead of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Arizona at the Final Four, April 3, in Indianapolis. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel says he's been fired by social media 3 times in 10 years https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/14/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-says-he-s-been-fired-by-social-media-3-times-in-10-years-1/stories/20260714118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/14/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-says-he-s-been-fired-by-social-media-3-times-in-10-years-1/stories/20260714118#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:51:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/14/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-says-he-s-been-fired-by-social-media-3-times-in-10-years-1/stories/20260714118 ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Embattled Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel on Tuesday addressed the latest round of reports about his potential exit from the university, saying he has had conversations about a potential buyout. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel watches Michigan practice ahead of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Arizona at the Final Four, April 3 in Indianapolis. Michigan agrees to 2-year deal with Boynton, removing interim tag https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/10/michigan-agrees-2-year-deal-boynton-removing-interim-tag/stories/20260711065 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/10/michigan-agrees-2-year-deal-boynton-removing-interim-tag/stories/20260711065#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:23:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/07/10/michigan-agrees-2-year-deal-boynton-removing-interim-tag/stories/20260711065 ANN ARBOR — Michigan has agreed to a two-year contract with men's basketball coach Mike Boynton, removing the interim tag he was given after Dusty May left to lead the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. Former Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton has been elevated to the head coaching position at Michigan, signing a two-year contract. AJ Dybantsa No. 1 pick on big NBA draft night for freshman stars and Michigan's champions https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/06/24/aj-dybantsano-1-pick-nba-draft-freshman-stars-michigan-champions/stories/20260624093 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/06/24/aj-dybantsano-1-pick-nba-draft-freshman-stars-michigan-champions/stories/20260624093#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:41:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/06/24/aj-dybantsano-1-pick-nba-draft-freshman-stars-michigan-champions/stories/20260624093 NEW YORK — AJ Dybantsa is on his way to Washington and ready to start working as soon as he gets there. AJ Dybantsa, right, poses for a photo with NBA commissioner Adam Silver, left, after being selected by the Washington Wizards as the first pick in the first round of the NBA basketball draft on June 23 in New York. AJ Dybantsa arrives for the first round of the NBA basketball draft on June 23 in New York. AJ Dybantsa arrives for the first round of the NBA basketball draft on June 23 in New York. Darryn Peterson is interviewed after being chosen by the Utah Jazz in the first round of the NBA basketball draft on June 23 in New York. Cameron Boozer, right, poses for a photo with Adam Silver, left, NBA Commissioner, after being selected by the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the NBA basketball draft on June 23 in New York. Briggs: What's next for Michigan — and embattled AD — after Dusty May's bombshell exit to NBA? 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. Mike Boynton promoted to interim coach at Michigan as Dusty May leaves for the NBA 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.