http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 16 May 2026 04:05:08 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/16/liam-arsich-has-unexpected-rise-to-toledo-baseball-stardom/stories/20260516028 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/16/liam-arsich-has-unexpected-rise-to-toledo-baseball-stardom/stories/20260516028#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/16/liam-arsich-has-unexpected-rise-to-toledo-baseball-stardom/stories/20260516028 Liam Arsich is putting together a Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year type of season that almost didn’t happen. Toledo’s Liam Arsich swings during a college baseball game between Toledo and Butler at the Scott Park Baseball Complex in Toledo on May 6, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/14/nathan-leininger-baseball-despite-close-loss-kent-state/stories/20260514125 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/14/nathan-leininger-baseball-despite-close-loss-kent-state/stories/20260514125#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 00:58:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/14/nathan-leininger-baseball-despite-close-loss-kent-state/stories/20260514125 Nathan Leininger’s pitching performance against Kent State on Thursday should have been cause for celebration, but Toledo baseball’s offense let it go to waste in a 4-3 loss. Toledo’s Nathan Leininger throws a pitch during a Mid-American Conference college baseball game between the University of Toledo and Kent State University at UT’s Scott Park Baseball Complex in Toledo on May 14. Toledo’s J.P. Wagner follows through on a swing during a Mid-American Conference college baseball game between the University of Toledo and Kent State University at UT’s Scott Park Baseball Complex in Toledo on May 14. Kent State’s Luke Matthews, left, celebrates toward his dugout after Toledo’s Ryan Sudbrook failed to tag him out at second during a Mid-American Conference college baseball game between the University of Toledo and Kent State University at UT’s Scott Park Baseball Complex in Toledo on May 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/13/briggs-boggess-embraces-urgency-moment-rockets-championship/stories/20260513098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/13/briggs-boggess-embraces-urgency-moment-rockets-championship/stories/20260513098#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 19:33:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/13/briggs-boggess-embraces-urgency-moment-rockets-championship/stories/20260513098 They say don’t go shopping on an empty stomach, but going after players who are a little hungry? Toledo’s head coach Ginny Boggess watches from the sidelines during a women’s MAC basketball game at the University of Toledo’s Savage Arena in Toledo on Jan. 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/12/toledo-baseball-rolls-bgsu-in-run-rule-win-at-fifth-third-field/stories/20260512116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/12/toledo-baseball-rolls-bgsu-in-run-rule-win-at-fifth-third-field/stories/20260512116#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 03:42:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/12/toledo-baseball-rolls-bgsu-in-run-rule-win-at-fifth-third-field/stories/20260512116 The University of Toledo baseball team dominated the sixth all-time Battle of I-75 at Fifth Third Field on Tuesday, as an offensive outburst propelled the Rockets to a 15-5 run-rule victory in eight innings over Bowling Green State University. Toledos’s J.P. Wagner throws the ball to first during a college baseball game between the University of Michigan and the University of Toledo at UM’s Ray Fisher Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., on March 25. Bowling Green’s TJ Takats throws the ball from the outfield during a Mid-American Conference college baseball game between Bowling Green State University and Ohio University at BGSU’s Steller Field in Bowling Green on March 22. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/08/toledo-football-changes-date-for-season-opener-at-michigan-state/stories/20260508097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/08/toledo-football-changes-date-for-season-opener-at-michigan-state/stories/20260508097#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 17:10:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/08/toledo-football-changes-date-for-season-opener-at-michigan-state/stories/20260508097 The Toledo football team’s season opener has moved up a day, as the Rockets will travel to Michigan State on Sept. 4 to take on the Spartans in the first game under new head coach Mike Jacobs. University of Toledo head football coach Mike Jacobs watches the action during spring practice March 31, 2026, at Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/08/5-stops-happy-hour-series/stories/20260508095 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/08/5-stops-happy-hour-series/stories/20260508095#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 16:24:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/08/5-stops-happy-hour-series/stories/20260508095 The University of Toledo is hosting dates for local happy hours with its Rocket Happy Hour: Presented by Brown Honda series, giving fans an opportunity to meet the coaches and staff of various athletic programs at different breweries and distilleries in the community. Toledo Rockets football helmets and equipment sit on the practice turf at the Fetterman Athletic Complex on March 17 in West Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/06/photo-gallery-toledo-vs-butler-baseball/stories/20260506116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/06/photo-gallery-toledo-vs-butler-baseball/stories/20260506116#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 10:58:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/06/photo-gallery-toledo-vs-butler-baseball/stories/20260506116 The University of Toledo defeated Butler University 12-1 in a college baseball game on Wednesday in Toledo. Toledo’s Ty O'Brien sprints home to score a run. Toledo’s Ryan Hughes throws a pitch. Toledo’s Alex McCranie, right, high fives teammate J.P. Wagner, center, after the both scored. Toledo’s Liam Arsich, back, warms up by throwing with a teammate ahead of the game. Toledo’s Charlie Scholvin swings at the ball. Toledo’s Liam Arsich catches a fly ball in the outfield. Toledo’s Preston Zumwalt swings. Toledo’s Cade Baker hits a home run. Toledo’s Charlie Scholvin swings. Toledo’s Cade Baker, right, celebrates at home with teammate Cole Cahill after hitting a home run. Toledo’s Liam Arsich catches a fly ball in the outfield. Toledo’s Liam Arsich swings. Toledo’s Cade Baker catches a fly ball in the outfield. Toledo’s J.P. Wagner, right, dives back to first to avoid being picked off by Butler’s Matthew Rhoades. Toledo’s Liam Arsich swings. Toledo’s Troy Sudbrook hits the ball. Toledo’s Charlie Scholvin runs to first. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/06/baseball-hammers-butler-earn-seventh-straight-victory/stories/20260506115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/06/baseball-hammers-butler-earn-seventh-straight-victory/stories/20260506115#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 23:33:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/06/baseball-hammers-butler-earn-seventh-straight-victory/stories/20260506115 After a dominant sweep of Ball State, University of Toledo baseball took down another Indiana opponent in similar fashion, defeating Butler 12-1 Wednesday. Toledo’s Alex McCranie, right, high fives teammate J.P. Wagner, center, after both scored during a college baseball game between Toledo and Butler at the Scott Park Baseball Complex in Toledo on May 6. Toledo’s Preston Zumwalt swings during a college baseball game between Toledo and Butler at the Scott Park Baseball Complex in Toledo on May 6. Toledo’s Cade Baker catches a fly ball in the outfield during a college baseball game between Toledo and Butler at the Scott Park Baseball Complex in Toledo on May 6. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/06/briggs-how-much-college-hoops-evolved-higher-ranked-recruiting/stories/20260506102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/06/briggs-how-much-college-hoops-evolved-higher-ranked-recruiting/stories/20260506102#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 19:19:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/06/briggs-how-much-college-hoops-evolved-higher-ranked-recruiting/stories/20260506102 A lot has changed in the college sports world lately. Toledo coach Tod Kowalczyk contends his case to the referee against Akron in the men’s college basketball finals of the MAC Tournament at Rocket Arena on March 14 in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/06/where-toledo-men-s-basketball-s-roster-stands-post-transfer-portal/stories/20260505094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/06/where-toledo-men-s-basketball-s-roster-stands-post-transfer-portal/stories/20260505094#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/06/where-toledo-men-s-basketball-s-roster-stands-post-transfer-portal/stories/20260505094 The NCAA transfer portal is a chaotic time for every team in college basketball. Sean Jones, a 5-foot-10, 185-pound point guard, is transferring to the University of Toledo according to a news release from UT. Jones has two years of eligibility remaining. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/02/women-tennis-drops-ncaa-tournament-opener-florida/stories/20260502107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/02/women-tennis-drops-ncaa-tournament-opener-florida/stories/20260502107#comments Sat, 02 May 2026 19:11:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/02/women-tennis-drops-ncaa-tournament-opener-florida/stories/20260502107 ANN ARBOR — The stay in the NCAA women’s tennis tournament for the University of Toledo was a short one, as the Rockets lost 4-0 to Florida in first-round action Saturday at the University of Michigan. Toledo tennis player JJ Scholten celebrates during her tennis match against Florida in Ann Arbor on Saturday. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/01/where-toledo-womens-basketballs-roster-stands-after-transfer-portal-closure/stories/20260501094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/01/where-toledo-womens-basketballs-roster-stands-after-transfer-portal-closure/stories/20260501094#comments Fri, 01 May 2026 20:08:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/05/01/where-toledo-womens-basketballs-roster-stands-after-transfer-portal-closure/stories/20260501094 Unlike a lot of mid-major programs, the University of Toledo women’s basketball team, one game away from the NCAA tournament in March, is keeping its core. Junior guard Reagan Wilson announced her commitment to Toledo on April 13 after transferring from Iowa State. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/29/briggs-betting-daryl-barnett-tps-proud-thriving-football/stories/20260429092 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/29/briggs-betting-daryl-barnett-tps-proud-thriving-football/stories/20260429092#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:43:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/29/briggs-betting-daryl-barnett-tps-proud-thriving-football/stories/20260429092 In an era where everyone seems to be chasing the next thing, Toledo sophomore receiver Daryl Barnett, Jr., went the other way. Toledo receiver Daryl Barnett, Jr., in a 2025 game against Bowling Green. Daryl Barnett, Jr., front, and Adjatay Dabbs celebrate a touchdown during the University of Toledo’s spring football game Saturday at the Glass Bowl. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/29/patience-pays-off-for-toledo-ace-nathan-leininger/stories/20260422108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/29/patience-pays-off-for-toledo-ace-nathan-leininger/stories/20260422108#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:54:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/29/patience-pays-off-for-toledo-ace-nathan-leininger/stories/20260422108 University of Toledo baseball returned its top three pitchers from the Mid-American Conference’s top staff last season. Toledo’s Nathan Leininger throws the ball during a MAC baseball game at Scott Park Baseball Complex in Toledo on April 17. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/28/briggs-new-toledo-ad-moreland-hits-all-right-notes-winning-introduction/stories/20260428104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/28/briggs-new-toledo-ad-moreland-hits-all-right-notes-winning-introduction/stories/20260428104#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:43:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/28/briggs-new-toledo-ad-moreland-hits-all-right-notes-winning-introduction/stories/20260428104 Tom Moreland did not hit a home run in his two years as a Division I baseball player at Iowa. Tom Moreland, with his wife and children, is introduced as the new University of Toledo Athletic Director during a news conference at Savage Arena on April 28. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/28/new-rocket-leader-incoming-toledo-athletic-director-tom-moreland-outlines-vision/stories/20260428094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/28/new-rocket-leader-incoming-toledo-athletic-director-tom-moreland-outlines-vision/stories/20260428094#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:04:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/28/new-rocket-leader-incoming-toledo-athletic-director-tom-moreland-outlines-vision/stories/20260428094 Being on top of the Mid-American Conference, making the college football playoff, and earning spots in the NCAA basketball tournaments. Tom Moreland, left, is introduced as the new University of Toledo athletic director by president James Holloway during a news conference at Savage Arena on April 28. Tom Moreland is introduced as the new University of Toledo Athletic Director. Tom Moreland, with his wife and children, is introduced as the new University of Toledo Athletic Director. Tom Moreland is introduced as the new University of Toledo Athletic Director. Tom Moreland, left, is introduced as the new University of Toledo Athletic Director by president James Holloway. Guests clap as Tom Moreland is introduced as the new University of Toledo Athletic Director. Tom Moreland is introduced as the new University of Toledo Athletic Director. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/27/toledo-womens-tennis-open-ncaa-tournament-ann-arbor-against-florida/stories/20260427098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/27/toledo-womens-tennis-open-ncaa-tournament-ann-arbor-against-florida/stories/20260427098#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:47:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/27/toledo-womens-tennis-open-ncaa-tournament-ann-arbor-against-florida/stories/20260427098 The University of Toledo women’s tennis team will take on Florida in the first round of the NCAA tournament, the Rockets learned Monday during the tournament selection show. The University of Toledo women's tennis team celebrates after learning of their pairing in the NCAA tournament during Monday's tournament selection show. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/26/toledo-womens-tennis-captures-mac-championship/stories/20260426115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/26/toledo-womens-tennis-captures-mac-championship/stories/20260426115#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:42:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/26/toledo-womens-tennis-captures-mac-championship/stories/20260426115 OXFORD, Ohio — The University of Toledo women’s tennis team won its second-ever Mid-American Conference Championship on Sunday, defeating Miami (Ohio) 4-2. The University of Toledo women's tennis team celebrates winning the Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship against Miami (Ohio) on Sunday in Oxford, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/26/providences-rich-barron-transferring-toledo-mens-basketball/stories/20260426112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/26/providences-rich-barron-transferring-toledo-mens-basketball/stories/20260426112#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:15:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/26/providences-rich-barron-transferring-toledo-mens-basketball/stories/20260426112 The University of Toledo men’s basketball team acquired some help via the Big East on Sunday when former Providence forward Rich Barron picked the Rockets as his transfer destination. Former Providence forward Rich Barron has elected to transfer to Toledo for the 2026-27 season. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/25/briggs-toledo-yes-browns-highlight-our-nfl-draft-winners-losers/stories/20260425094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/25/briggs-toledo-yes-browns-highlight-our-nfl-draft-winners-losers/stories/20260425094#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:27:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/25/briggs-toledo-yes-browns-highlight-our-nfl-draft-winners-losers/stories/20260425094 All right, we’re on the clock, so straight to it ... Friends and family of Emmanuel McNeil-Warren celebrate the University of Toledo safety's selection in the second round April 24 by the Cleveland Browns.