http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:03:27 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/25/toledo-cornerback-andre-fuller-drafted-7th-round-seattle-seahawks/stories/20260425103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/25/toledo-cornerback-andre-fuller-drafted-7th-round-seattle-seahawks/stories/20260425103#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:24:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/25/toledo-cornerback-andre-fuller-drafted-7th-round-seattle-seahawks/stories/20260425103 More University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University players found a home on the final day of the 2026 NFL draft and after the draft concluded on Saturday. Toledo’s Andre Fuller celebrates a play during a college football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo, on Sept. 13, 2025. 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. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/24/toledo-safety-emmanuel-mcneil-warren-goes-browns-2nd-round-nfl-draft/stories/20260424113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/24/toledo-safety-emmanuel-mcneil-warren-goes-browns-2nd-round-nfl-draft/stories/20260424113#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:00:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/24/toledo-safety-emmanuel-mcneil-warren-goes-browns-2nd-round-nfl-draft/stories/20260424113 University of Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, pegged by some mock drafts as a potential late first-round pick in the NFL draft, had to wait a bit to hear his name called during Friday’s second day of the seven-round selection meeting in Pittsburgh. Toledo defensive back Emmanuel McNeil-Warren runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis on Feb. 27. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/23/briggs-inside-hire-tom-moreland-new-athletic-director/stories/20260423130 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/23/briggs-inside-hire-tom-moreland-new-athletic-director/stories/20260423130#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:35:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/23/briggs-inside-hire-tom-moreland-new-athletic-director/stories/20260423130 The process was demanding. Tom Moreland https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/23/analysis-where-toledo-safety-emmanuel-mcneil-warren-could-be-drafted-on-day-two/stories/20260423136 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/23/analysis-where-toledo-safety-emmanuel-mcneil-warren-could-be-drafted-on-day-two/stories/20260423136#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:45:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/23/analysis-where-toledo-safety-emmanuel-mcneil-warren-could-be-drafted-on-day-two/stories/20260423136 Day 1 of the 2026 NFL draft saw one Group of 6 player selected in the first round — San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson at pick No. 27. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren is among the top players available as the NFL draft enters its second day. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/23/university-of-toledo-to-name-tom-moreland-next-athletic-director/stories/20260423098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/23/university-of-toledo-to-name-tom-moreland-next-athletic-director/stories/20260423098#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:36:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/23/university-of-toledo-to-name-tom-moreland-next-athletic-director/stories/20260423098 The University of Toledo has found its next athletic director — Tom Moreland from the University of Illinois. The University of Toledo hired Tom Moreland to be its next athletic director Thursday. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/22/briggs-leroy-blyden-bittersweet-departure-kansas-sad-death-cinderella/stories/20260422114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/22/briggs-leroy-blyden-bittersweet-departure-kansas-sad-death-cinderella/stories/20260422114#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:33:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/22/briggs-leroy-blyden-bittersweet-departure-kansas-sad-death-cinderella/stories/20260422114 Cinderella, the glass-slippered symbol of mid-major basketball dreams and busted brackets for generations, died Monday after a prolonged illness. Toledo’s Leroy Blyden, Jr., celebrates his 3-pointer in the direction of the Rockets' bench against Akron in the Mid-American Conference tournament. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/20/toledo-star-transfer-leroy-blyden-jr-commits-to-kansas/stories/20260420083 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/20/toledo-star-transfer-leroy-blyden-jr-commits-to-kansas/stories/20260420083#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:49:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/20/toledo-star-transfer-leroy-blyden-jr-commits-to-kansas/stories/20260420083 Toledo basketball star Leroy Blyden, Jr., is headed to Kansas. Toledo’s Leroy Blyden, Jr., contorts for a layup 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/2026/04/19/toledo-womens-tennis-earns-resilient-win-over-bowling-green-ahead-mac-tourney/stories/20260419107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/19/toledo-womens-tennis-earns-resilient-win-over-bowling-green-ahead-mac-tourney/stories/20260419107#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:59:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/19/toledo-womens-tennis-earns-resilient-win-over-bowling-green-ahead-mac-tourney/stories/20260419107 University of Toledo women’s tennis is playing its best at the right time. Toledo’s Iva Jankovic returns the ball. Toledo’s Anastasia Akuginova serves. Toledo gets ready to play Bowling Green. Toledo’s Iva Jankovic serves. Toledo’s Anastasia Akuginova serves. Toledo’s Anastasia Akuginova celebrates a point against Bowling Green. Toledo’s Iva Jankovic returns the ball. Toledo’s Neha Guru returns the ball. Bowling Green’s Qianyu Liu serves. Bowling Green’s Libby Blair returns the ball. Bowling Green’s Kiera Taylor returns the ball. Bowling Green’s Tia Clemens and Qianyu Liu celebrate a point. Bowling Green’s Qianyu Liu and Tia Clemens wait for the serve. Toledo’s Iva Jankovic waits for her teammate to serve the ball. Toledo’s Neha Guru celebrates a point. Bowling Green’s Konstantina Adamopoulou returns the ball. Toledo’s Jone Ibanez celebrates a point. Bowling Green’s Leticia Fonseca returns the ball. Bowling Green’s Leticia Fonseca celebrates a point. Toledo’s Anastasia Akuginova and Gaby Rondon celebrate a win. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/18/briggs-our-takeaways-toledo-footballs-promising-first-spring-under-mike-jacobs/stories/20260418092 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/18/briggs-our-takeaways-toledo-footballs-promising-first-spring-under-mike-jacobs/stories/20260418092#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:57:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/18/briggs-our-takeaways-toledo-footballs-promising-first-spring-under-mike-jacobs/stories/20260418092 The Toledo football team wrapped up spring practice Saturday in front of a couple thousand fans at the Glass Bowl, where the sun began to sneak through the rain clouds just as the scrimmage began. Tashi Braceful is brought down by Hyajah Miller during the University of Toledo’s spring football game at the Glass Bowl in Toledo on April 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/18/results-mike-jacobs-1st-spring-toledo-football-display-rockets-game/stories/20260418084 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/18/results-mike-jacobs-1st-spring-toledo-football-display-rockets-game/stories/20260418084#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:38:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/18/results-mike-jacobs-1st-spring-toledo-football-display-rockets-game/stories/20260418084 With the conclusion of spring practice at Saturday’s showcase, University of Toledo head football coach Mike Jacobs is seeing the roster, featuring 52 new players that include 14 from Mercer, jell. Tyrell Russell brings down Adjatay Dabbs. Toledo runs through drills. Connor Walendzak runs past Tyrell Russell. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/17/toledo-baseball-offensive-struggles-continue-series-opening-loss-miami-ohio/stories/20260417111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/17/toledo-baseball-offensive-struggles-continue-series-opening-loss-miami-ohio/stories/20260417111#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:31:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/17/toledo-baseball-offensive-struggles-continue-series-opening-loss-miami-ohio/stories/20260417111 What has plagued University of Toledo baseball in its four-game skid did not go away in Friday’s series opener against Miami (Ohio). Toledo’s Charlie Scholvin fields the ball. Toledo’s Ryan Sudbrook fields the ball. Toledo’s Troy Sudbrook dives safely back to first base past Miami’s Evan Appelwick. Toledo’s Ryan Sudbrook fields the ball. Toledo’s Nathan Leininger throws the ball. Toledo’s Jacob Payne tags out Miami’s Ignacio Gonzalez. Toledo’s Troy Sudbrook catches the ball as Miami’s Marcus Dierks gets to second safely. Toledo’s Liam Arsich hits the ball. Toledo’s Troy Sudbrook scores a run. Miami’s Ignacio Gonzalez dives into third base past Toledo’s Troy Sudbrook. Toledo’s Cade Baker throws the ball in. Toledo’s Nathan Leininger gets ready to throw the ball. 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/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/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/ut/2026/04/11/toledo-softball-looks-stay-positive-after-doubleheader-defeat/stories/20260411103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/11/toledo-softball-looks-stay-positive-after-doubleheader-defeat/stories/20260411103#comments Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:21:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/11/toledo-softball-looks-stay-positive-after-doubleheader-defeat/stories/20260411103 Miami (Ohio) scored in nine of 12 innings played and held Toledo to seven total hits to sweep Saturday’s softball doubleheader at Scott Park. Toledo Rockets Jenna Gober throws the ball from midfield. Toledo Rockets Mady Yackee throws a pitch. Toledo Rockets Audrey Miller hits the ball. Toledo Rockets Eli Enriquez runs to first after making contact. Toledo Rockets Payton Pudlowski catches the ball at first base. Toledo Rockets Katie McDonald throws a pitch. Toledo Rockets Katie McDonald cheers on her teammate from the dugout. Toledo Rockets Payton Abiley dives for the ball. Toledo Rockets Ava Golightly throws the ball from the outfield. Toledo Rockets Payton Pudlowski hits the ball. Toledo Rockets Payton Pudlowski runs to first base after making contact with the ball. Toledo Rockets Aubrey Hensley hits the ball. Toledo Rockets Mady Yackee throws a pitch. Toledo Rockets fans watch from the outfield. Toledo Rockets Mady Yackee throws a pitch. Toledo Rockets Eli Enriquez looks up after hitting the ball. Toledo Rockets Payton Pudlowski dives to catch the ball at first base. Toledo Rockets Payton Pudlowski dives to catch the ball at first base. Toledo Rockets Eliza Maloney runs to third base. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/09/2-key-toledo-offensive-linemen-return-2026-football-season/stories/20260409105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/09/2-key-toledo-offensive-linemen-return-2026-football-season/stories/20260409105#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:30:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/09/2-key-toledo-offensive-linemen-return-2026-football-season/stories/20260409105 Whether it was to graduation or the transfer portal, University of Toledo football lost a lot of its production from last season. Offensive lineman Ibrahim Traore works on technique during a University of Toledo Rockets Spring football practice at the Fetterman Athletic Complex on April 7. Offensive lineman Stephen Gales, second from right, works with his teammates during a University of Toledo Rockets Spring football practice at the Fetterman Athletic Complex on April 7. Offensive line coach Brian Folkerts instructs his players during a University of Toledo Rockets Spring football practice at the Fetterman Athletic Complex on April 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/08/briggs-as-search-heats-up-here-s-our-to-do-list-for-next-toledo-athletic-directo/stories/20260408101 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/08/briggs-as-search-heats-up-here-s-our-to-do-list-for-next-toledo-athletic-directo/stories/20260408101#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:27:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/08/briggs-as-search-heats-up-here-s-our-to-do-list-for-next-toledo-athletic-directo/stories/20260408101 First things first, an update on Toledo’s athletic director search. Energizing and engaging the student body will be a top priority for the next Toledo athletic director. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/07/toledo-names-lutz-interim-vp-and-director-athletics/stories/20260407120 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/07/toledo-names-lutz-interim-vp-and-director-athletics/stories/20260407120#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:11:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/07/toledo-names-lutz-interim-vp-and-director-athletics/stories/20260407120 The University of Toledo named Brian Lutz as its interim vice president and director of athletics on Tuesday. Brian Lutz was named as the University of Toledo's Interim Vice President and Director of Athletics on Tuesday. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/04/toledo-volleyball-using-offseason-continue-build-historic-2025-campaign/stories/20260404114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/04/toledo-volleyball-using-offseason-continue-build-historic-2025-campaign/stories/20260404114#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:33:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/04/toledo-volleyball-using-offseason-continue-build-historic-2025-campaign/stories/20260404114 Coming off its first-ever NCAA tournament berth last fall, Toledo volleyball coach Brian Wright has a new task — build on that success. Toledo outside hitter Jessica Costlow hits the ball during the Rockets' volleyball spring exhibition match against Findlay at Savage Arena in Toledo on April 4. Toledo’s Kayla Ozanich spikes the ball as Findlay’s Victoria Mescher attempts to block. Toledo’s Maddy Bach jumps to set the ball. Brian Wright, Toledo’s head coach, talks to Kayla Ozanich. Toledo’s Sierra Pertzborn watches as Findlay’s Hannah Miller and Keira Turek attempt to block. Toledo’s Ava Siefke jumps to block Findlay’s spike. Toledo’s Maddy Bach sets the ball. Toledo’s Maddy Bach smiles after a play. Toledo’s Maddy Bach floats under the ball to hit. Toledo players celebrate a play. Toledo’s Sierra Pertzborn jumps to spike the ball. Toledo’s Ava Siefke jumps to spike the ball. Toledo’s Jessica Costlow jumps to spike the ball. Toledo’s Maddy Bach jumps to set. Toledo’s Grace Freiberger hits the ball. Brian Wright, Toledo’s head coach, watches. Toledo’s Sierra Pertzborn and Ava Siefke jump to block Findlay’s spike.