http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:14:35 GMT en-us hourly 1 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/04/14/ex-michigan-coach-sherrone-moore-sentencing-misdemeanors-firing/stories/20260414106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/04/14/ex-michigan-coach-sherrone-moore-sentencing-misdemeanors-firing/stories/20260414106#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:43:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/04/14/ex-michigan-coach-sherrone-moore-sentencing-misdemeanors-firing/stories/20260414106 ANN ARBOR — Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was placed on probation Tuesday for 18 months for a confrontation with his executive assistant soon after he was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with her. Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore appears in court in Pittsfield Township, Mich., on Feb. 17. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/13/dallas-wings-select-azzi-fudd-uconn-no-1-wnba-draft/stories/20260413107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/13/dallas-wings-select-azzi-fudd-uconn-no-1-wnba-draft/stories/20260413107#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:54:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/13/dallas-wings-select-azzi-fudd-uconn-no-1-wnba-draft/stories/20260413107 NEW YORK — Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star. UConn guard Azzi Fudd poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected first overall by the Dallas Wings. Texas Christian guard Olivia Miles reacts after being selected second overall by the Minnesota Lynx. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks before the WNBA basketball draft. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Redwings/2026/04/13/nikita-kucherov-scores-27-seconds-into-ot-give-lightning-4-3-victory/stories/20260413106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Redwings/2026/04/13/nikita-kucherov-scores-27-seconds-into-ot-give-lightning-4-3-victory/stories/20260413106#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:44:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Redwings/2026/04/13/nikita-kucherov-scores-27-seconds-into-ot-give-lightning-4-3-victory/stories/20260413106 TAMPA, Fla. — Nikita Kucherov scored 27 seconds into overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 4-3 victory against the Detroit Red Wings on Monday night. Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) scores past Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) in overtime. Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings with left wing Nick Paul (20). Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) assists on a goal by right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) against Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/13/toledo-native-grace-vanslooten-drafted-3rd-round-wnba-draft/stories/20260413105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/13/toledo-native-grace-vanslooten-drafted-3rd-round-wnba-draft/stories/20260413105#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:33:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/04/13/toledo-native-grace-vanslooten-drafted-3rd-round-wnba-draft/stories/20260413105 NEW YORK — Grace VanSlooten, a Toledo native and former Notre Dame Academy standout, heard her name called during Monday’s WNBA draft, as she was selected in the third round (39th overall) by the Seattle Storm. Michigan State forward Grace VanSlooten dribbles the ball during an NCAA basketball game against Washington on Jan. 8 in Seattle. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/13/anthony-wayne-northview-baseball-ranked-top-10-latest-state-poll/stories/20260413094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/13/anthony-wayne-northview-baseball-ranked-top-10-latest-state-poll/stories/20260413094#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:57:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/13/anthony-wayne-northview-baseball-ranked-top-10-latest-state-poll/stories/20260413094 The Northern Lakes League has two baseball teams ranked in the top 10 in the state coaches poll. Anthony Wayne’s Lukas Potkanowicz connects on a deep fly to left. Northview's Conner Draper takes a big swing against Liberty-Benton in a high school baseball game on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Liberty-Benton in Findlay, Ohio. THE BLADE/PHILLIP L. KAPLAN https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/13/perrysburg-hires-mcwhinnie-new-boys-basketball-coach/stories/20260413084 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/13/perrysburg-hires-mcwhinnie-new-boys-basketball-coach/stories/20260413084#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:25:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/04/13/perrysburg-hires-mcwhinnie-new-boys-basketball-coach/stories/20260413084 Perrysburg has hired former longtime Toledo Christian coach Dave McWhinnie as its new boys basketball coach. StritchToledoChr9p Toledo Christian's head coach Dave McWhinnie calls out to his players during the first half of January 8, 2016, basketball match up at Toledo Christian. The Eagles led going into the second half, 20-12. Perrysburg has named former longtime Toledo Christian boys basketball coach Dave McWhinnie as its new coach. Perrysburg’s head coach Chris Stein watches from the sidelines during a boys basketball game at Perrysburg High School in Perrysburg, on Dec. 16, 2025. Perrysburg’s head coach Dave Boyce watches his team during a boys basketball game between Perrysburg High School and Southview High School at Perrysburg High School on Dec. 12, 2024 in Perrysburg. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/13/stability-mud-hens-providing-sure-footing-workman/stories/20260413090 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/13/stability-mud-hens-providing-sure-footing-workman/stories/20260413090#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:15:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/13/stability-mud-hens-providing-sure-footing-workman/stories/20260413090 After a winding path to initially reach Triple-A, Gage Workman is capitalizing on continued playing opportunities with the Mud Hens early this season. Toledo’s Gage Workman high fives his teammates after scoring a run during a Toledo Mud Hens Minor League Baseball game against the St. Paul Saints at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on April 8. Toledo’s Gage Workman steals second as St. Paul’s Tanner Schobe attempts to tag him out during a Toledo Mud Hens Minor League Baseball game against the St. Paul Saints at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on April 8. Toledo’s Gage Workman throws the ball from the middle infield during a Toledo Mud Hens Minor League Baseball game against the St. Paul Saints at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on April 8.