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GMA Network
20 hours ago
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- GMA Network
Michelle Cobb appointed as Akari's assistant manager after retirement from volleyball
Retired volleyball player Michelle Cobb is now taking a leadership role in her club, the Akari Chargers. The team confirmed Cobb's appointment as an assistant manager on Thursday, a day after the veteran setter announced her retirement from competitive play. "We're so excited to have you continue contributing your wisdom and leadership to the team," Akari said. Cobb on Wednesday said she is "retiring with a grateful heart, proud of everything this journey has given me." As part of the Chargers, Cobb was able to guide players like Faith Nisperos, Fifi Sharma, Celine Domingo, and Ivy Lacsina and would help the franchise reach its first-ever finals appearance during the 2024 Reinforced Conference. Prior to Akari, the De La Salle University standout also played with the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
a day ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Michelle Cobb announces retirement from volleyball
Michelle Cobb is hanging up her jersey, announcing her retirement from volleyball after years of playing competitively in the UAAP and the PVL. The 26-year-old setter said she's leaving the game for good to open a new chapter in her life. "After years of love and dedication to the game, I've decided to close this chapter. I'm retiring with a grateful heart, proud of everything this journey has given me," Cobb said in a heartfelt Instagram post Wednesday night. "To everyone who's been part of this journey, thank you for being family. " Cobb is a celebrated playmaker in both the amateur and the professional scene. She once helped De La Salle University clinch two UAAP titles in Seasons 79 and 80 to complete a three-peat feat. She then moved on to the bigger stage, suiting up for F2 Logistics before transferring to Akari, which was then making its PVL debut back in 2022. With the Chargers, Cobb was able to guide young guns like Faith Nisperos, Fifi Sharma, Celine Domingo, and Ivy Lacsina. Together, they would help the franchise reach its first-ever finals appearance during the 2024 Reinforced Conference. But Cobb said it's time she stepped away from the taraflex. "As I step away from the game, I carry the strength, love, and determination it gave me. This isn't the end — just a new chapter, written with the same heart that played every point." —Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Roanoke City Council passes initiative to help combat homelessness
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke City Council unanimously voted in favor of Mayor Joe Cobb's initiative, Mayor's Hope and Home Task Force, during Monday's meeting. Homelessness numbers have risen in Roanoke since the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 300 people experiencing it as of January. Beyond existing homeless providers in the city, Mayor Cobb wants to hear from other sectors of the community, like business leaders and educators, to determine the best path forward. Along with providing affordable housing, Mayor Cobb wanted the name to reflect a sense of hope, which he said is just as important. 'For people who are experiencing homelessness, there are many days that don't feel very hopeful, and most days feel more like survival,' Mayor Cobb said. ''What can I do to make it through the night,' 'What can I do to make it through the day,' and the obstacles seem insurmountable.' With the green light from council, Mayor Cobb said he's hoping to get it started as soon as possible. US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people He wanted to stress this won't replace any existing services but rather add additional support. 'It will broaden awareness and education in the community,' Mayor Cobb said. 'It will really allow us more holistically to address not only the challenges, but to create opportunities to reduce homelessness in the community.' One of those local resources is Rescue Mission Ministries. For the past 76 years, anyone in need has visited the Rescue Mission and received three meals a day, and a safe place to sleep. It shelters an average of between 200 and 220 people each night. 'They're out during the day, but they always come back at 3:00 in the afternoon when we start the shelters back up,' Lisa Thompson, the Rescue Mission's director of development and communication, said. 'They really seem to very much appreciate it, and it fills our hearts to be able to do what we do for them.' Thompson said there is no limit to how long guests can stay at the Rescue Mission. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Detroit Tigers' Alex Cobb pitched through 'a lot of discomfort' in first rehab start
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Cobb completed the first start of his rehab assignment Friday, May 30, with High-A West Michigan. The 37-year-old has been sidelined since before spring training due to a right hip injury. It was his first competitive game in 2025. Advertisement He didn't look healthy. "I don't think he's feeling great physically," manager A.J. Hinch said Saturday, May 31, less than 24 hours after Cobb's outing. "I haven't spoken to him directly, but the information coming back is that he's still battling a lot. I applaud him for what he's trying to do because he's pitching through a lot of discomfort." Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Cobb pitches for High-A West Michigan on a rehab assignment May 30, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio. OLD DOG, NEW TRICKS: After Tarik Skubal's 'Maddux,' MLB legend Greg Maddux shares secret to sustaining success In Friday's game, Cobb tossed two scoreless innings with zero walks and three strikeouts, allowing just one hit. He faced the Dayton Dragons, an affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. All three strikeouts ended on swings and misses, but on those pitches, he grimaced as he completed his delivery, then walked slowly off the mound. Advertisement He hung his head a couple of times, looking defeated. But Cobb kept pitching through the pain, throwing 24 pitches. "We're going to have to continue to nudge him forward or continue to give him some rest so that he can continue to pitch," Hinch said. "Moving around has been the problem for him, and we're going to continue to nudge him and see what he can give us." The Tigers are confident in Cobb's individual pitches, but they're not confident in the way his body is moving off the mound. His fastball averaged approximately 92.5 mph in Friday's rehab start, and he also used his splitter and curveball. Advertisement "I think the stuff is good, which is the teaser," Hinch said. "He could take the stuff he was pitching last night in A-ball and apply it in the big leagues, and he's going to get soft contact and miss — like he always has." The Tigers signed Cobb to a one-year, $15 million contract in December 2024. It's unclear if Cobb is scheduled for another rehab start. [ MUST LISTEN: Make "Days of Roar" your go-to Detroit Tigers podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts (Apple, Spotify) ] Celebrate 125 seasons of the Tigers with our new book! All smiles for Sawyer Gipson-Long Right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long isn't active — at least not yet — but he showed up to Kauffman Stadium to throw a bullpen session in front of pitching coaches Chris Fetter, Robin Lund and Juan Nieves. The 27-year-old has already completed five starts in his rehab assignment, returning from right elbow and left hip surgery. Advertisement He said he felt good in Saturday's bullpen. The Tigers, though, haven't determined what's next for Gipson-Long. Although he doesn't need to be activated until June 7, the Tigers have an opening for Tuesday's game against the White Sox. Gipson-Long appears ready to start for the Tigers on Tuesday, June 3, against the Chicago White Sox, replacing injured Jackson Jobe in the starting rotation. Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at Advertisement Order your copy of 'Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Detroit Tigers!' by the Free Press at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers' Alex Cobb makes rehab start with High-A West Michigan
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Local animal rescues calling on community to adopt, foster as shelters reach max capacity
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) — Pet surrender calls have continued to come into Beaufort County Animal Services even though they've already reached max capacity. Other shelters in the area have said they are also overwhelmed, and without help from the community, they fear it will only get worse from here. Lynzie Moore, a dispatcher with Beaufort County Animal Services, said this time of year is pretty busy for the shelter, but this year they are seeing a large number of surrenders that they can't keep up with. 'We're kind of a revolving door of dogs, but we get to a point where we're stuck,' said Moore. Moore pointed out two common reasons that people are giving up their animals to the organization: the cost of food and housing restrictions. 'What we're seeing a lot of is the rising cost of dog food. It makes it really difficult for people when a typical 45-pound bag of dog food is getting to be $30, $40, $50,' Moore said. 'One of the other big issues that we see is housing. A lot of places don't want to let people have their large breed dogs at their housing communities just because of the stigma and the worry.' Beaufort County Animal Services has now called out to other rescues in the area to take some of the overflow off their hands. Moore said even with relief from neighboring shelters and boarding communities, they still have crates lining their halls. Only on 3: Inmate facing murder, RICO charges back in Tattnall County courtroom Local animal rescues calling on community to adopt, foster as shelters reach max capacity SRO fights bullying beyond the classroom after video goes viral at his expense SC Solicitor pushing for gang statute, RICO law to fight crime S.H.I.P hosts innovative workshop at GSU Armstrong 'We're thankful for the boarding communities and the adoption agencies nearby us to help assist, but I mean, even they get to the point where they're full,' said Moore. 'As much as they want to help us out there, you know, they get stuck as well.' Raskel's Rescue out of Jasper County has absorbed some dogs and cats from both Beaufort County Animal Services and Jasper Animal Rescue Mission. On top of that, they've taken in several litters of puppies and kittens. 'We pull all of our dogs and cats from other shelters that are in need of help because they're overwhelmed. So, we try to get as many as we can to alleviate some of their space constraints, but we need space to be able to pull more,' said Kirstyn Northrop Cobb, the executive director of Raskel's Rescue. Cobb said the problem is, they are also pushing their limits on space. 'We are beyond capacity. We actually have crates popped up in the lobby. We have an animal in every single space available right now, and we need some of them to go find homes,' Cobb said. Cobb said she has heard this is a problem at other animal rescues across the Lowcountry and coastal empire. The shelters need folks to adopt now more than ever, but even just fostering an animal for a day, or a week, would help them out. Beaufort County Animal Services has a 'Foster a Day' program where folks can take a dog out of the kennel and let them experience outside life. Moore said they are also introducing another foster program for kids coming this summer. 'The program that we're starting up is to get kids 14 and older, to take home some dogs for the summer, teach them some manners and basic behavioral skills. Then at the end of the summer, we're going to have a little competition to see who taught the dog the best. So, then we can really showcase that these are adoptable, trainable dogs that would be great in families,' said Moore. So, that's something to keep an eye out for. I think it'll be really fun for kids, and to teach them a little bit of responsibility as well.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
