http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:08:45 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/04/16/walleye-captain-hawkins-named-all-echl-first-team-4th-straight-season/stories/20260416107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/04/16/walleye-captain-hawkins-named-all-echl-first-team-4th-straight-season/stories/20260416107#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:42:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/04/16/walleye-captain-hawkins-named-all-echl-first-team-4th-straight-season/stories/20260416107 For the fourth consecutive season, Toledo Walleye captain Brandon Hawkins has earned All-ECHL first-team honors. Toledo’s Brandon Hawkins moves the puck away from Iowa’s Elliott McDermott during the first period of an ECHL hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on March 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/16/2026-girls-high-school-track-field-state-outlook-who-stands-out/stories/20260416072 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/16/2026-girls-high-school-track-field-state-outlook-who-stands-out/stories/20260416072#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/16/2026-girls-high-school-track-field-state-outlook-who-stands-out/stories/20260416072 Track and field athletes will have a better opportunity to reach the ultimate destination of standing on the podium in Columbus at the end of the season. McKenzie Montgomery of Gibsonburg competes in the Division III Pole Vault during the OHSAA State Track and Field Meet on June 6 at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus. Natalie Nixon of Ottawa Hills places third in the Division III 3200 meter run during the OHSAA State Track and Field Meet on June 7 at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus. Port Clinton’s Morgan Wiechman leads in the 1600 meter run during the Division II track and field district meet at Oak Harbor High School in Oak Harbor in 2024. Perrysburgs’ Kaelyn Becken runs near the mid-point during the Girls Ohio High School Div. I Cross Country Championship in Columbus in 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/16/women-basketball-hires-former-denver-head-coach-assistant-role/stories/20260416109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/16/women-basketball-hires-former-denver-head-coach-assistant-role/stories/20260416109#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:22:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/16/women-basketball-hires-former-denver-head-coach-assistant-role/stories/20260416109 Toledo women’s basketball announced the addition of Doshia Woods to its coaching staff Thursday. Doshia Woods will join the Toledo women's basketball coaching staff as an assistant after six years as head coach at Denver. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/16/liv-golf-leader-says-the-show-will-go-on-amid-reports-of-saudi-funding-uncertain/stories/20260416097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/16/liv-golf-leader-says-the-show-will-go-on-amid-reports-of-saudi-funding-uncertain/stories/20260416097#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:30:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/16/liv-golf-leader-says-the-show-will-go-on-amid-reports-of-saudi-funding-uncertain/stories/20260416097 LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil sought to quell speculation about the league's financial future Wednesday evening with a memo to his staff that said the 2026 season will continue as planned without interruption and “at full throttle.” First-place individual champion, captain Bryson DeChambeau, of Crushers GC, poses for a photo with the trophy after the final round of LIV Golf South Africa at The Club at Steyn City on March 22 in Midrand, South Africa. First-place team champions, Crushers GC, pose for a photo with their trophies after the final round of LIV Golf South Africa at The Club at Steyn City March 22 in Midrand, South Africa. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/04/16/outdoors-peregrine-falcon-ut-project-euthanized-avian-flu/stories/20260417019 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/04/16/outdoors-peregrine-falcon-ut-project-euthanized-avian-flu/stories/20260417019#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:39:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/04/16/outdoors-peregrine-falcon-ut-project-euthanized-avian-flu/stories/20260417019 The castaways on the island, er, perch have lost one of their own. Mary Ann is the Peregrine falcon female that was found injured in January on the UT campus grounds, but she couldn't be released because her broken wing didn't heal well enough. A Peregrine falcon that the Toledo Peregrine Falcon Project has named 'Ginger,' the female of the breeding pair being watched, takes a turn on the nest. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/04/15/sanders-ellis-bringing-physicality-leadership-to-bgsu-football-s-defense/stories/20260414105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/04/15/sanders-ellis-bringing-physicality-leadership-to-bgsu-football-s-defense/stories/20260414105#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:08:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/04/15/sanders-ellis-bringing-physicality-leadership-to-bgsu-football-s-defense/stories/20260414105 BOWLING GREEN — Junior linebacker Sanders Ellis has reunited with former head coach Eddie George after joining the Bowling Green State University football team as a transfer, bringing a track record of success playing under current members of the Falcons coaching staff. Sanders Ellis talks with other players during the BGSU football spring game April 11 at Doyt Perry Stadium in Bowling Green. Sanders Ellis blocks Jahai Johnson during the BGSU football spring game April 11 at Doyt Perry Stadium in Bowling Green. Sanders Ellis takes down Preston EstoEsta during the BGSU football spring game April 11 at Doyt Perry Stadium in Bowling Green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/15/briggs-sports-betting-apps-phone-ohio-lawmakers-ban-right/stories/20260415114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/15/briggs-sports-betting-apps-phone-ohio-lawmakers-ban-right/stories/20260415114#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:47:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/15/briggs-sports-betting-apps-phone-ohio-lawmakers-ban-right/stories/20260415114 I’ve got a sports betting app on my phone. Ohio lawmakers introduced a bill that would ban online sports betting. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/15/university-men-s-basketball-picks-up-transfer-marquette/stories/20260415125 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/15/university-men-s-basketball-picks-up-transfer-marquette/stories/20260415125#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:27:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/15/university-men-s-basketball-picks-up-transfer-marquette/stories/20260415125 A former Ohio high school basketball player of the year is returning to the Buckeye State to potentially finish out his collegiate career. Sean Jones, a 5-foot-10, 185-pound point guard from Gahanna Lincoln High School, is transferring to the University of Toledo from Marquette University. According to a news release from UT, Jones has two years of eligibility remaining. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/15/high-school-boys-track-and-field-how-do-area-league-races-shape-up/stories/20260415074 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/15/high-school-boys-track-and-field-how-do-area-league-races-shape-up/stories/20260415074#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:34:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/15/high-school-boys-track-and-field-how-do-area-league-races-shape-up/stories/20260415074 In about a month, area high school track and field teams will run, jump, and throw for league championship honors. Oak Harbor’s Wyatt Augsburger competes in the 110 meter hurdles during the Division II track and field district meet May 18, 2024 at Oak Harbor High School in Oak Harbor. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/15/wenceel-perez-hits-8th-inning-homer-tigers-beat-royals-5th-straight-win/stories/20260415134 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/15/wenceel-perez-hits-8th-inning-homer-tigers-beat-royals-5th-straight-win/stories/20260415134#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:05:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/15/wenceel-perez-hits-8th-inning-homer-tigers-beat-royals-5th-straight-win/stories/20260415134 DETROIT — Wenceel Pérez hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Wednesday night. Kansas City Royals' Jac Caglianone, left, runs into Detroit Tigers third baseman Zach McKinstry during the seventh inning of a baseball game on April 15 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Wenceel Pérez, right, celebrates his home run with Jake Rogers, left, during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on April 15 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Wenceel Pérez celebrates his home run against the Kansas City Royals during the eighth inning of a baseball game on April 15 in Detroit. Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez, right, tags Detroit Tigers' Zach McKinstry, left, out at home plate during the third inning of a baseball game on April 15 in Detroit. Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez blows a bubble before a baseball game on April 15 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/15/sal-stewart-hits-pair-3-run-homers-career-high-6-rbis-reds-beat-giants/stories/20260415133 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/15/sal-stewart-hits-pair-3-run-homers-career-high-6-rbis-reds-beat-giants/stories/20260415133#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:33:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/15/sal-stewart-hits-pair-3-run-homers-career-high-6-rbis-reds-beat-giants/stories/20260415133 CINCINNATI — Sal Stewart hit a pair of three-run home runs for a career-high six RBIs, Eugenio Suarez and Elly De La Cruz also homered, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the San Francisco Giants 8-3 on Wednesday night. Cincinnati Reds' Sal Stewart runs the bases after hitting a three-run homer during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Cincinnati on April 15. Cincinnati Reds' Eugenio Suárez rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Cincinnati on April 15. Cincinnati Reds' Sal Stewart runs the bases after hitting a three-run homer during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Cincinnati on April 15. San Francisco Giants pitcher Tyler Mahle throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati on April 15. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Cincinnati on April 15. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/04/15/jordan-walker-extends-hitting-streak-11-games-cardinals-beat-guardians/stories/20260415122 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/04/15/jordan-walker-extends-hitting-streak-11-games-cardinals-beat-guardians/stories/20260415122#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:47:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/04/15/jordan-walker-extends-hitting-streak-11-games-cardinals-beat-guardians/stories/20260415122 ST. LOUIS — Nathan Church had three hits, Alec Burleson had two RBIs and Jordan Walker extended his hitting streak to 11 games as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-3 on Wednesday. St. Louis Cardinals' Victor Scott II, center, and Nathan Church, right, are congratulated by teammate Jordan Walker, left, after scoring during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians on April 15 in St. Louis. St. Louis Cardinals' Nathan Church rounds first on his way to an RBI double during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians on April 15 in St. Louis. St. Louis Cardinals' Nathan Church scores during the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians on April 15 in St. Louis. Cleveland Guardians' José Ramírez rubs the back of his leg after being hit by a foul ball during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 15 in St. Louis. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/15/4-run-7th-inning-lifts-louisville-past-mud-hens/stories/20260415109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/15/4-run-7th-inning-lifts-louisville-past-mud-hens/stories/20260415109#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:13:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/15/4-run-7th-inning-lifts-louisville-past-mud-hens/stories/20260415109 LOUISVILLE — A four-run seventh inning was the difference Wednesday as the Louisville Bats defeated the Toledo Mud Hens 9-5 in an International League baseball game. Toledo Mud Hens batter Corey Julks blasts a solo home run and celebrates with teammates against St. Paul on April 9. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/15/3-nll-softball-teams-ranked-among-top-10-in-first-state-poll-anthony-wayne-no-1/stories/20260415078 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/15/3-nll-softball-teams-ranked-among-top-10-in-first-state-poll-anthony-wayne-no-1/stories/20260415078#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:03:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/15/3-nll-softball-teams-ranked-among-top-10-in-first-state-poll-anthony-wayne-no-1/stories/20260415078 The Anthony Wayne Generals are ranked No. 1 in the first state softball poll of the season. Anthony Wayne pitcher Piper Phillips delivers against Northview in a high school softball game at Anthony Wayne on April 10 in Whitehouse, Ohio. Northview slugger Brooklynn Reinbolt eyes her bat before driving a solo home run over the right-field wall against Anthony Wayne in a high school softball game at Anthony Wayne on April 10 in Whitehouse, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/15/tigers-rookie-mcgonigle-agree-to-8-year-150-million-extension/stories/20260416063 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/15/tigers-rookie-mcgonigle-agree-to-8-year-150-million-extension/stories/20260416063#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:57:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/15/tigers-rookie-mcgonigle-agree-to-8-year-150-million-extension/stories/20260416063 DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers announced Wednesday they have agreed to an eight-year, $150 million contract extension with rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle. Detroit Tigers' Kevin McGonigle celebrates his home run against the Miami Marlins during the fifth inning of a baseball game April 12 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Kevin McGonigle bats against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning of a baseball game April 12 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Kevin McGonigle slides safely into home plate against the Kansas City Royals during the eighth inning of a baseball game April 12 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/14/toledo-baseball/stories/20260414127 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/14/toledo-baseball/stories/20260414127#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:32:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/14/toledo-baseball/stories/20260414127 With a combined 22 hits in its last two games, it looked as if Toledo baseball’s bats would stay hot in front of a record 1,433 fans Tuesday at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Cade Baker snags the ball for an out during a college baseball game against Michigan at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on April 14. Toledo’s Troy Sudbrook hits the ball during a college baseball game against Michigan at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on April 14. Ryan Sudbrook’s sunglasses fall off as the Toledo infielder tries to tag out Michigan’s Noah Miller during a college baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on April 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/14/kenley-jansen-gets-479th-save-moves-past-lee-smith-tigers-top-royals-2-1/stories/20260414130 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/14/kenley-jansen-gets-479th-save-moves-past-lee-smith-tigers-top-royals-2-1/stories/20260414130#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:31:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/14/kenley-jansen-gets-479th-save-moves-past-lee-smith-tigers-top-royals-2-1/stories/20260414130 DETROIT — Kenley Jansen got his 479th save, moving past Lee Smith for sole possession of third place on the career list, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an eighth-inning deficit to beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win. Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenley Jansen throws. Detroit Tigers' Kevin McGonigle slides safely into home plate. Detroit Tigers' Zach McKinstry, from left, Javier Báez and Kevin McGonigle celebrate after the final out. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/14/long-ball-dooms-mud-hens-loss-louisville/stories/20260414128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/14/long-ball-dooms-mud-hens-loss-louisville/stories/20260414128#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:08:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/14/long-ball-dooms-mud-hens-loss-louisville/stories/20260414128 LOUISVILLE — The host Louisville Bats belted seven home runs, recorded 19 hits, and scored in all but one of their innings in an 18-4 rout of the Toledo Mud Hens on Tuesday in the series opener. Toledo’s Sawyer Gipson-Long throws a pitch during a Toledo Mud Hens Minor League Baseball game against the St. Paul Saints at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on April 8. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/14/new-filings-show-what-toledo-s-soccer-stadium-ballpark-upgrades/stories/20260414109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/14/new-filings-show-what-toledo-s-soccer-stadium-ballpark-upgrades/stories/20260414109#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:02:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/14/new-filings-show-what-toledo-s-soccer-stadium-ballpark-upgrades/stories/20260414109 A few weeks ago, we saw the menu. The Mud Hens are planning major changes to several sections, including Sections 110 to 112 behind home plate. This rendering shows what a new premium area could look like. The Toledo Mud Hens prepare for the opening day festivities of their Minor League Baseball season at Fifth-Third Field and surrounding Hensville neighborhood on April 6. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/14/2026-boys-high-school-track-field-outlook-who-stands-out/stories/20260414060 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/14/2026-boys-high-school-track-field-outlook-who-stands-out/stories/20260414060#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:05:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/14/2026-boys-high-school-track-field-outlook-who-stands-out/stories/20260414060 For the first time this spring, the state of Ohio will have five divisions for track and field. St. John’s Brandon Pratt, left, places eighth in the Division I 100 meter dash during the OHSAA State Track and Field Meet on June 7, 2025, at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus. Braden Schultz of Oak Harbor places third in the Division II High Jump during the OHSAA State Track and Field Meet on June 7, 2025, at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus. Liberty-Benton's Aiden Lee.