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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Bozeman hires Bryan Normand as head baseball coach
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Deane Bozeman High School has officially named Bryan Normand as its next head baseball coach, succeeding legendary coach Jeff Patton. Normand, who most recently served as an assistant coach at Arnold High School, brings more than two decades of coaching experience to the Bucks. A Louisiana native, he moved to Bay County in 2007 and has held coaching positions at Arnold, North Bay Haven, and Liberty County. During his career, Normand helped build North Bay Haven's baseball program from the ground up, leading the team to its only two playoff appearances. He was also part of the Arnold coaching staff that reached the FHSAA Final Four. 'I like to say I'm a players' coach,' Normand said. 'I build great relationships with my players. One of the things I think I'll miss most from my time at Arnold is the van rides with the seniors. We always had a strong bond.' Normand takes over for longtime head coach Jeff Patton, a Bay County baseball legend who retired this year after more than 20 years at the helm. Patton leaves behind a Hall of Fame-worthy legacy, having built the program from the ground up. Bozeman baseball coaching legend, Patton retires 'Everybody says I have big shoes to fill with Jeff Patton,' Normand said. 'I don't plan on filling his shoes—I'm bringing my own. We'll honor him, maybe bronze his shoes and hang them above the dugout. But at the end of the day, I'm here to keep winning ballgames and championships.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Iraqi News
3 days ago
- Sport
- Iraqi News
Iraq intensify World Cup qualifier preparations under Arnold
Basra ( – The Iraqi national football team, under new head coach Graham Arnold, is undergoing strict and intensive training in Basra as they gear up for two make-or-break 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. IFA member Ghalib Al-Zamili confirmed Arnold's focused approach on Friday (May 30, 2025). With 27 players currently in camp at Basra Sports City, Arnold is emphasizing optimal preparation and eliminating errors, expressing satisfaction with player morale and the training facilities. A crucial competitive training match is scheduled for tonight (Friday, 7:30 PM) at the main stadium, after which Arnold will finalize his squad, cutting at least four players. The Lions of Mesopotamia face South Korea in Basra on June 5th, followed by an away clash with Jordan on June 10th. Currently third in their qualifying group, Iraq critically needs to secure all six points from these final two encounters to guarantee direct qualification for the World Cup. Arnold has stressed the importance of mental focus for these high-stakes games as Iraq aims to book its ticket to the global showpiece.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Owner Worried About Taking Puppy to the Office—Not Prepared for How It Ends
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A woman preparing to bring her puppy into her dog-friendly work office was nervous about how he would act—only to quickly realize she had nothing to worry about. Grace, 24, lives in Manchester in the United Kingdom, and in January, she and her partner adopted a French bulldog-Shih Tzu mix puppy from a local rescue, who they named Arnold. "We knew we wanted a dog eventually, especially since our office is dog-friendly and we both work at the same company," Grace explained to Newsweek. But as many dog owners will agree, the puppy stage can be chaotic, with even the best-behaved young dog, and Grace and her partner weren't going to rush Arnold into the office. "We waited about a month before bringing him in for the first time, and I was so nervous," she admitted. "I thought he might be too excited, bark, or have an accident. We brought a whole bag of stuff, his bed, toys, puzzles, lick mats." But it turned out they had nothing to worry about, as Arnold "surprised us by settling in straight away." "Initially we put him on the desk so we could keep an eye on him and he was so tiny he fit perfectly. He napped on our desk, barely made a sound, and soaked up all the attention," she said, adding he "loves people so much." Arnold the puppy at home, and, right, standing on a desk in the office. Arnold the puppy at home, and, right, standing on a desk in the office. TikTok @ On May 3, Grace shared a video to her TikTok account @ showing just what Arnold's days in the office looked like, after she was "worried" about how he would "behave." The photo montage showed the pup splayed out on the desk having a nap in multiple different positions, looking as relaxed as anything beside the staff working beside him. He then moves to take a nap on an office chair, and another in his dedicated dog bed, covered with his toys, before moving back onto the desk to sleep surrounded by staff members. The final snap shows Arnold standing on a desk, appearing to keep a close eye on everything going on around him, as Grace wrote over the photo: "He's better in the office than at home!" Grace told Newsweek they work in the office three days a week, with Arnold joining them for two days and going to daycare for the third day, to help him get socialized with other dogs. When in the office, Arnold "just sleeps all day, so it's easy to work with him around," she said. Puppies generally sleep from between 18 to 20 hours a day when they are young. This helps the growth and development of their brain, immune system and muscles, as well as allowing them to rest as they experience growth spurts, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC). Arnold taking naps across different desks in the office. Arnold taking naps across different desks in the office. TikTok @ Grace said: "He's got favourite people too, especially our office's housekeeper/cleaner. If she walks by without saying hi, he gets very upset. "We always say he's the perfect dog as he's super chilled and unbothered by pretty much everything. People adore him. He's become a bit of a comfort dog, if anyone's having a rough day, a cuddle with Arnold helps." TikTok users were obsessed with Arnold the office dog, with Grace's TikTok video racking up more than 338,000 views and 60,000 likes, as one commenter joked: "Pooch sleeps on conference table during important meeting = cute. I do it = fired!" Another asked: "Is your office hiring? I've no idea what you do but I want a job immediately," as one described Arnold as "employee of the month." And another insisted: "He needs a little tie and collar or something! Gotta get dressed for work!" There are some downsides to bringing Arnold to the office however, as Grace admitted: "It takes forever to get to our desks, because everyone wants to stop and give him a cuddle! "But having him with us is the best. He's great for our mental health and makes the workday so much more fun." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Iraqi News
3 days ago
- Sport
- Iraqi News
Arnold from Liverpool Officially signs with Real Madrid
Real Madrid officially announced on Friday the signing of English right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer after his contract with Liverpool expired. Real Madrid confirmed in an official statement that "Arnold has officially become a player for the Spanish team after the end of his contract with Liverpool." The club's statement read: "Real Madrid and Liverpool have reached an agreement for the transfer of Trent Alexander-Arnold to our club for the next six seasons, from June 1, 2025 to June 30, 2031. This agreement guarantees his participation in the Club World Cup, which begins in the United States on the 14th of next month." The 26-year-old England international joined Real Madrid after winning nine titles with Liverpool: one Champions League, one Club World Cup, one European Super Cup, two Premier League titles, one FA Cup, two League Cups, and one FA Super Cup.
Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Jackson Arnold, Dante Moore among names to know ahead of FOX College Football Friday
FOX Sports announced a portion of its 2025 college football schedule on Thursday afternoon, and it is stacked with must-see matchups. In addition to announcing the first three "Big Noon Saturday" games of the season and the entire Week 1 slate, which is highlighted by a heavyweight showdown between Texas and Ohio State, FOX also announced the return of "FOX College Football Friday," which will mostly feature a mixture of Big Ten and Big 12 matchups. "FOX College Football Friday" kicks off on Aug. 29 with Auburn taking on Baylor in Waco, Texas, and concludes with the Mountain West Championship on Dec. 5 on FOX. With the likes of Auburn, Nebraska, USC, Oregon and Arizona State all featured on "FOX College Football Friday," there will be plenty of individual star power taking the field. Let's take a look at the complete Friday night slate and then highlight eight names to watch this fall during "FOX College Football Friday." Auburn at Baylor (Friday, Aug. 29 on FOX) Player to watch: Jackson Arnold, QB, Auburn I'm eagerly awaiting to find out if Auburn coach Hugh Freeze believes Arnold is good enough to start for not just one, but two SEC programs in two years. Arnold showed up to Oklahoma after winning National Gatorade Player of the Year at Guyer High School (Denton, Texas) in 2022. In his first start at Oklahoma, he completed 26 of 45 passes for 361 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions in an Alamo Bowl loss to Arizona. Every other start after that failed to hit that high-water mark, even after helping Oklahoma get past No. 7 Alabama last season. At Auburn, Arnold enters the building as the most talented prospect in what should be a loaded QB room for Freeze. Kansas State at Arizona (Friday, Sept. 12 on FOX) Player to watch: Avery Johnson, QB, Kansas State Johnson will begin this season as the front-runner to win Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year after passing for more than 2,700 yards and rushing for more than 600 with 32 total touchdowns and 10 interceptions as a sophomore. Alongside the explosive Dylan Edwards, Kansas State's backfield is the fastest in the Big 12. The Wildcats should feel good about their chances of winning the Big 12 title and being selected for the College Football Playoff for the first time in school history this season. Iowa at Rutgers (Friday, Sept. 19 on FOX) Player to watch: Mark Gronowski, QB, Iowa For too long, the Hawkeyes have longed for a quarterback who could simply get out of the way of Phil Parker's otherworldly defense. For nearly the first half of the season last year, Cade McNamara was able to do just that. But after an injury, the Hawkeyes were forced to put their offensive hopes and dreams on the back of departed running back Kaleb Johnson. Now, they need a great QB more than ever and Kirk Ferentz found one in Gronowski. His pedigree is that of a winner. He is 49-6 as a starter, a two-time FCS national champion, Walter Payton Player of the Year (FCS Heisman) and a first-team All-American. His ability to make plays in the passing and rushing game makes him a natural fit for Ferentz's ball-control, complimentary style of football. TCU at Arizona State (Friday, Sept. 26 on FOX) Player to watch: Josh Hoover, QB, TCU After throwing for more than 3,900 yards with 27 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, Hoover should be expected to be a 4,000-yard, 30-TD QB in 2025. Indeed, his talent on tape is so prodigious that he reportedly t urned down a seven-figure NIL deal to transfer . Last season, Hoover threw for at least 212 yards in every start and at least 300 yards in six of his starts. Nebraska at Minnesota (Friday, Oct. 17 on FOX) Player to watch: Dylan Raiola, QB, Nebraska Raiola enters his sophomore season having led the Huskers to their first bowl game appearance in eight seasons. The next step in his evolution needs to be contending for the Big Ten championship. In a league that has produced the last two national champions, that's a tough task. But so is playing through the middle of the field where many expect Minnesota to be. If Raiola can mature into a credible downfield passer, accumulate 3,500 passing yards and 30 passing touchdowns with Dana Holgorsen calling plays, there's every reason to believe the Huskers can put themselves in position to contend for a CFP spot. Northwestern at USC (Friday, Nov. 7 on FOX) Player to watch: Jayden Maiva, QB, USC After getting his first start against Nebraska last year, Maiva threw for at least 221 yards in each game and accumulated 15 total touchdowns. In partnership with Lincoln Riley, Maiva could turn into one of the upper-tier QBs in the Big Ten. Minnesota at Oregon (Friday, Nov. 14 on FOX) Player to watch: Dante Moore, QB, Oregon At this point in the season, quarterback Dante Moore and wide receiver Dakorien Moore ought to have generated a partnership worth national recognition. This quarterback-wideout combo features one of the most entertaining passers of the 2023 class with the best wide receiver in the 2025 class. Following Heisman finalists Bo Nix and Dillon Gabriel, Dante Moore has the physical tools to lead Oregon to another Big Ten championship. Arizona at Arizona State (Friday, Nov. 28 on FOX) Player to watch: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State Not many wideouts were more dependable and prolific as Tyson was at Arizona State last season. In four of his last six games for the Sun Devils, Tyson recorded 100 receiving yards or more — one game with 99 — and ended the season with 75 catches for 1,101 yards and 10 touchdown catches. With Sam Leavitt back at QB, Tyson could be the best wideout in the Big 12. RJ Young is a national college football writer and analyst for FOX Sports. Follow him at @RJ_Young . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience College Football recommended Get more from College Football Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
