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a day ago
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Man out walking dog kills mountain lion in Buckeye neighborhood
A Buckeye man recently shot and killed a mountain lion after it attacked him and his dog on an evening walk in a residential area, according to officials with the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The incident occurred in Verrado, a community near Skyline Regional Park. Officials said the man, whom they declined to identify, was walking his dog around 10 p.m. on May 25 when a mountain lion approached him and began attacking. Officials said the man engaged in "a brief altercation" with the wild animal, successfully "kicking the lion off of his dog." But it continued to follow them as they began walking back toward their home. When the mountain lion attempted to approach again, the man shot and killed it. Officials said the animal was slain in self-defense. State wildlife managers picked up the carcass, and no citations were issued. The man's dog was not severely injured, officials said. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Man kills mountain lion after it attacks dog in Buckeye neighborhood
Yahoo
3 days ago
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"Nobody's going to work harder than me this summer" - Anthony Edwards promises to bounce back after another WCF heartbreak
"Nobody's going to work harder than me this summer" - Anthony Edwards promises to bounce back after another WCF heartbreak originally appeared on Basketball Network. After being eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards doesn't want to perceive this defeat as one that badly hurts. Advertisement Despite making it as far as the WCF for the second straight year, only to be sent home again, "Ant-Man" views getting back to this stage as a fun challenge that he mentioned he's going to fully commit himself to doing again next season. "I'm going to work my butt off this summer. Nobody's going to work harder than me this summer, I'll tell you that much. I'll try to make it happen again for Mike [Conley]," said Edwards. Hurt for a different reason The 6'3" guard singled out his teammate Mike Conley — who sat beside him at his postgame presser — because he knows that the 18-year veteran's time in the league is about to end. Edwards values the 37-year-old point guard a ton because they've shared a close relationship over the last three years. The former Buckeye, in particular is viewed as the leader of this Timberwolves team. Advertisement But outside of feeling like he let his leader down, the three-time All-Star isn't going to wallow in the disappointing series that Minnesota had. If anything, the 23-year-old superstar feels they got what they wanted, which was to just get to the playoffs and try to wreak havoc, especially after their turbulent regular season. "We thought it was going downhill. We thought it was over for us at one point, it got real bad. Then we got hurt. But like Mike said, we turned it around, and I remember having that conversation like we just got to get to the playoffs, then we'll figure it out. So yeah man, we did pretty good this year and we just came up short again. We'll try to do it next year," said Edwards. Related: "I just got tired of hearing it and just thought it was best for me to move on" - Patrick Ewing admits he regrets leaving the Knicks out of spite It's about getting to OKC's level One of the reasons why Edwards isn't also angry about losing to the Thunder is because he's accepted the fact that they were simply the better team in the series. It was OKC's defense in particular that Ant felt they couldn't solve on top of them, simply just being the sharper team in terms of adjustments, IQ, and game plan. Advertisement "It's not frustrating because it's part of the game. Like I said, they're a really good team and everyone here knows it. It's no surprise that this team is pretty good. They were ready. They're very prepared, like I said before, well coached from top to bottom," said Edwards. It seems Georgia product has said the right things, from giving the team that defeated him their flowers to acknowledging what he and his team need to work on to get better. However, it's also one thing to say something rather than actually do it, and it'll be interesting to see what happens in Edwards' case. Will he come out next season looking like nobody worked harder than him over the summer? We'll eventually find out. Related: "You gotta be a role model, and things outside the lines matter" - Perkins on why Edwards can't be considered the face of the league This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on May 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Nick Saban, paired with Ryan Day at The Memorial, opens up abut Day and Julian Sayin
Nick Saban, paired with Ryan Day at The Memorial, opens up abut Day and Julian Sayin Most diehard Ohio State football fans don't have to be reminded that former Alabama head coach Nick Saban once coached at OSU. Not head coach, mind you, but he was an assistant as the defensive backs coach from 1980 to 1981 when he was working his way up the coaching ladder. It may have just been a cup of coffee on the banks of the Olentangy, but he doesn't forget the time under Earle Bruce. Saban is back in Columbus this week, for a reason you probably wouldn't guess. The Memorial Tournament is teeing off this weekend, and he came to be a part of all of the fun. As a fan, sure, but also as a participant in the "Golden Bear Pro-Am" that takes place before the annual professional event. And who was put in a trio with? None other than current Ohio State head coach Ryan Day. Saban was gracious enough to do a short interview coming off one of the greens, and he first touched on his relationship with Day and how he felt about him bringing home a College Football Playoff national title. "Ryan and I are pretty good friends," Saban told local ESPN radio station 97.1 The Fan. "It was nice to see him win the national championship last year. I used to coach at Ohio State, so I got a little Buckeye in me. So it's great." Saban then went on to talk about the presumptive starter under center for the Buckeyes this year, a guy he recruited and landed at Alabama before transferring to Ohio State, Julian Sayin. 'Julian's a great young man,' Saban said. 'I think he's getting bigger and stronger, but he's got really good touch, really good accuracy, good judgment. He's a really good young player.' You can watch the complete, albeit short, interview below, where Saban also discusses Day's challenge going forward. At this point, we should all listen to what arguably the greatest college football head coach of all time has to say. He's been great in the media after retirement, and he's been nothing but supportive for Day and the Ohio State program when given the chance. Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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DeWine signs bill to designate ‘Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day'
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill Wednesday that advocates hope will help prevent a silent crisis in the Buckeye state: stillbirths. Ohio is a statistical outlier when it comes to stillbirths, with an average of nearly 900 cases reported each year. That's more than the national average, and studies show about a third of them are preventable. House Bill 4 aims to address the problem by designating 'Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day,' a day that will start a broader conversation about stillbirth prevention and the care provided to Ohio families who have experienced the loss of a child. 2025 National Spelling Bee: Columbus eighth grader narrowly misses final 'This is a personal cause for me,' NBC4's Jennifer Bullock said. 'After losing my son nearly four years ago, we started 'Miles' Mission' to advocate for this cause. And my family and I were honored to join Governor Mike DeWine this morning as he signed the bill into law.' The bill was sponsored by Rep. Adam Holmes (R-Nashport) and Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati). Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day will be on Sept. 19. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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2 restaurant chains look to open locations in Dayton area
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Two popular fast-food chains are looking to enter the Dayton area to open numerous locations. Dustin Thompson, director of Franchise Marketing and Development for Del Taco and Jack in the Box, told that both chains are looking to grow across the country, including the Dayton area. Del Taco, a Mexican quick service chain open late-nights, is looking at roughly 10 sites for the region. Jack in the Box, a business with locations open 24 hours, wants roughly 15 locations, according to Thompson. While Del Taco is known for its fresh ingredients, Jack in the Box is recognized for its all-day breakfast, Tiny Tacos and more. Thompson said factors like population and access to interstates are among the factors both companies look at when determining potential regions to expand to. Both chains already have locations in the Buckeye state. Three Del Taco locations operate in the Columbus area, and Jack in the Box operates a location in West Chester and another near Cincinnati's Oakley neighborhood. No potential franchisees have been identified by the companies as of date for the Dayton area. Individuals looking to become a franchisee with Del Taco can click here to inquire or Jack in the Box can click here to learn more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
