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USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
After finishing last at 2024 NCAA Championships, revenge on mind for Purdue men's golf
After finishing last at 2024 NCAA Championships, revenge on mind for Purdue men's golf Show Caption Hide Caption Purdue golf coach Andrew Sapp on men's NCAA Championships Hear what Boilermakers men's golf coach Andrew Sapp said about Purdue returning to the NCAA Championships. WEST LAFAYETTE ― Avenging last season's final showing has been at the forefront all season long for Purdue men's golfers. It was no shock the Boilermakers got to last year's NCAA Championships. But it was when Purdue finished 30th ― dead last ― at the tournament in 2024, the first time Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California, hosted the NCAA Championships. Since then, Purdue lost its head coach to South Carolina, elevated its assistant to lead the program, added a transfer from East Tennessee State who played at last year's NCAA Championships, and won three tournaments throughout the 2024-25 season. They get their shot at redemption May 23-28. "I think we all want to get revenge on that course a little bit," said senior Nels Surtani, one of four current Boilers who played in the NCAA Championships a year ago. "We know what we're expecting and we know what to practice a little bit more this year. And we know what shots we have to hit, so everyone's going and practicing this week with the intention of playing well out there." It took climbing two spots on the leaderboard in the final day of last week's Auburn Regional, but the Boilermakers are right back where the expected to finish the season and ultimately have their shot at revenge against the course that got the better of them 12 months earlier. Prior experiences this year helped Purdue finish the regional comeback, not succumbing to a pressure-packed final round. They've won team titles in the 12-team Island Resort Intercollegiate in September, the 15-team Puerto Rico Classic in February and the 15-team Hootie Intercollegiate in March. More: A pipe burst nearly derailed Purdue women's golf's season. Unpredictable weather saved it "I think the experience we've had this year with winning and being under pressure helped us a lot," sophomore first-team All-Big Ten honoree Sam Easterbrook said. "Come the last day of regionals we were super comfortable and knew that if we just take care of business, we were going to get through." There remains no pressure. Purdue can do no worse than last season and the Boilermakers enter familiar territory. "Guys have been there before. It's unique," said first-year Boilermakers head coach Andrew Sapp. "We have four guys who played in this championship last year going to this tournament. That is the exciting part." It's that excitement that helped keep Sapp in West Lafayette during his second move to Purdue. Sapp was previously an assistant under Devon Brouse when he became Purdue's head coach in 1998. Sapp returned three seasons ago as an assistant under Rob Bradley, now at South Carolina. Sapp now leads his third different program to the NCAA Championships after as head coach at Michigan and North Carolina. In Sapp's first season as Purdue's head coach, Purdue broke the program record for 18-hole average in a season at 285.69. Among the 18 lowest rounds in Purdue men's golf history, five have come since Sapp took over as head coach. "When we've played well, we've all played really consistent and steady golf," Easterbrook said. "That's something that's great with this team is I think a lot of guys are really consistent and you can depend on your teammates. If you're having a bad day, they can kind of pick you up and have a good score themselves." Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. Email him at sking@ and follow him on X and Instagram @samueltking.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Dangerous dog' owners in Florida may have to buy insurance. What penalties they could face
Owners of "dangerous dogs" will be required to register them, keep them penned, and carry liability insurance of at least $100,000 under a bill sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The bill also requires animal control to quarantine dogs that are being investigated as menaces and mandates a posted notice for any dogs available for adoption that have previously been declared dangerous. The bill was sent to DeSantis May 16 and is dubbed the "Pam Rock Act" in honor of a 62-year-old Putnam County mail carrier who was mauled to death by five dogs when her truck broke down in a rural area in 2022. It was introduced by Rep. Judson Sapp, R-Green Cove Springs, and Sen. Jay Collins, R-Tampa. The bill 'can't stop every attack, but it will save lives, protect good dogs and hold negligent owners accountable,' Sapp told the House State Affairs Committee in April. The bill passed unanimously in the House and Senate. Anyone violating the Pam Rock Act would be subject to fines up to $1,000 per violation, and anyone obstructing animal control from enforcing the act could get fined up to $1,000 and/or get jail time up to a year. This is separate from HB 255, also known as "Dexter's Law," which creates a statewide animal cruelty database. That bill also passed unanimously but has not yet been sent to DeSantis' desk. Here's what to know. Sapp called the Pam Rock Act "breed neutral." No dog breeds are mentioned in the text, which places more restrictions and penalties on the owners. 'We have to remember that they are animals, and just like a human animal, there are inherently bad and inherently good, but I do think bad behavior of owners definitely can turn a good dog bad,' Sapp said. Instead, it defines a dangerous dog as one that has: "Aggressively bitten, attacked, or inflicted severe injury on a human being" Has chased or approached a person in a menacing fashion in a public area (if sworn to and investigated) The bill also clarifies that dogs subject to a dangerous dog investigation that have killed a human being or bitten one and left a bite mark that "scores 5 or higher on the Dunbar bite scale" must be confiscated and quarantined until the outcome of the investigation and any hearings or appeals. Dogs being investigated for any other reason may be impounded and held. If not, the owner must confine them in a "proper enclosure." The bill includes the legislative finding that "such attacks are in part attributable to the failure of owners to confine and properly train and control their dogs" and requires that the owner of a dog classified as dangerous must do all of the following: Register the dog and renew the registration annually Have a microchip implanted Spay or neuter the dog Obtain liability insurance of at least $100,000 to cover damages resulting from an attack If a dog has killed a human being or left a bite mark scoring 5 or higher on the Dunbar bite scale, animal control must humanely euthanize the dog under the bill. The animal control authority may also euthanize any other dangerous dog that has been surrendered. If the animal control authority elects to put a dangerous dog up for adoption, it must post signage on the dog's enclosure to let potential adopters know that the dog is dangerous. New owners will also have to abide by the owner requirements listed above. An owner of a dog they knew was potentially dangerous but demonstrates "a reckless disregard for suchpropensities" commits a first-degree misdemeanor under the bill if the dog attacks and causes severe injury to, or death of, a human. Violations mean a fine up to $1,000 and/or up to one year in jail. Currently, Florida statutes consider this a second-degree misdemeanor. The bill also makes resisting or obstructing an animal control officer from enforcing the law a first-degree misdemeanor. Knowingly and willfully removing a microchip from a dangerous dog is a third-degree felony, punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and/or imprisonment up to 5 years. The Bite Scale was developed by Dr. Ian Dunbar to objectively assess the severity of dog bites. It breaks down as: Fearful, aggressive, or out-of-control behavior, but no skin contact by teeth Skin contact by teeth, but no skin puncture One to four punctures from a single bite with no puncture deeper than half the length of the dog's canine teeth, which may include slight bruising or lacerations One to four punctures from a single bite, with at least one puncture deeper than half the length of the dog's canine teeth and considerable bruising around the wound or lacerations in both directions from the dog's actions Multiple bites with at least two Level 4 bites or multiple attack incidents with at least one Level 4 bite in each Death of victim Pam Rock, 61, was delivering mail on Aug. 21, 2022, when her vehicle broke down in the Interlachen Lake Estates area, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. Her brother Tom Rock later said she had called for help and was delivering mail on foot. Witnesses said they heard a woman screaming for help and found Rock on the ground being mauled by five dogs. Several neighbors attempted to pull the dogs off and one shot a rifle into the ground to frighten them away, they said. First responders did what they could, even restarting her heart at one point, and the severely wounded Rock was transported to a hospital and then flown to a trauma center in Gainesville. While attempting to save her, doctors were forced to amputate her right leg, her right arm and her left ear, Tom Rock said. Despite their efforts, Rock died the next day. She had been with the mail service for seven months. In August 2024, the Melrose Post Office was dedicated as the "Pamela Jane Rock Post Office Building." Contributing: James Call, USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Florida 'dangerous dog' owners insurance may soon be required
Newsweek
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Fan-Favorite Superstar Re-Signs With AEW
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. One of professional wrestling's most anticipated free agents for 2025, Willow Nightingale, is officially off the market before her previous contract even expired. The popular All Elite Wrestling star has reportedly re-signed with the company on a new multi-year agreement. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select reported the news. It follows earlier reports this month that indicated Nightingale, a former AEW TBS Champion, was in her contract year, with her deal seemingly set to expire before the end of 2025. Nightingale initially signed her full-time AEW contract in the fall of 2022. Many of the agreements AEW issued around that period were structured as three-year deals, which would have positioned her original contract to conclude later this year. Nightingale undoubtedly would have garnered significant interest from every major wrestling promotion worldwide had she become a free agent, it was always believed she was unlikely to depart from Tony Khan's company. Sources had indicated that AEW viewed her as a priority talent to retain. That sentiment has now materialized into a new contract. Sapp's report confirms Nightingale has indeed re-signed with All Elite Wrestling. All Elite Wrestling ALL IN at Wembley Stadium in London on August 27, 2023. All Elite Wrestling ALL IN at Wembley Stadium in London on August 27, 2023. Courtesy of AEW More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation While the specific financial terms and exact length of the new contract were not disclosed in the Fightful Select report, it was noted to be a multi-year deal. This ensures she will remain a key fixture in AEW for the foreseeable future. According to Sapp, the new agreement was completed with remarkable speed. It was reportedly finalized almost immediately after his initial report about her contract year status broke. Furthermore, the 31-year-old Nightingale has reportedly communicated directly with AEW officials. She expressed that she was very happy with her spot in AEW and wanted to remain there, indicating a strong mutual desire to continue the working relationship. Nightingale has been one of the more consistently featured performers in AEW's women's division. Her accomplishments include a reign as the AEW TBS Champion, a title she memorably won in 2024. She also won the prestigious Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament in 2023, defeating Ruby Soho in the finals. Though her televised AEW match count in 2025 has been somewhat limited to eight appearances thus far, with three of those being in Japan, her impact and connection with the audience remain strong. Her most recent AEW television match was a loss to former friend Kris Statlander on a recent episode of AEW Collision. Nightingale is currently involved in a storyline feud with Marina Shafir as part of the ongoing Death Riders angle. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Simeon Rice to become newest member of Bucs Ring of Honor
TAMPA — Simeon Rice danced between plays, grooving to the steady beat of the stadium music. His singsong way of talking was as smooth and sudden as his burst off the edge during a pass rush. At 6-foot-5, 260 pounds with long arms, Rice had a knack for not only sacking the quarterback but swatting the football from his hands. Advertisement When he signed as a free agent from the Cardinals in 2001, the Bucs had lunch pail-like defensive stars such as Warren Sapp, Derrick Brooks, John Lynch and Ronde Barber, all who wound up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. They were already great players on a great defense. Rice made them even better. 'He really was the last piece to the defensive puzzle,' former Bucs coach Tony Dungy said. 'The dominant pass rusher off the edge that we didn't have. He was the complementary threat to Sapp inside. 'What he had to do was learn to practice hard and play hard every play. Once he learned all these games are going to be meaningful and the defense needed him every play to win the big games, he was a force.' Advertisement Rice's numbers are Hall of Fame-worthy, with 122 career sacks in 12 NFL seasons. His accolades include NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1996, three Pro Bowls and first-team All Pro in 2002. He still is regarded as one of the Bucs' best free-agent signings, agreeing to a five-year, $34 million contract after spending his first four seasons with the Cardinals. Rice, 51, will become the 16th member of the Bucs Ring of Honor, joining Lee Roy Selmon, John McKay, Jimmie Giles, Paul Gruber, Sapp, Brooks, Mike Alstott, Doug Williams, Jon Gruden, Lynch, Dungy, Barber, Malcolm Glazer, Monte Kiffin and Bruce Arians. The Bucs set the table for the honor by having him announce their second- and third-round picks in the NFL draft last month in Green Bay. Advertisement On and off the field, there's never been a player quite like Rice for the Bucs. 'A lot of guys see the complexity of the game,' Rice would say. 'I see the simplicity.' With Rice drawing double teams on the outside, Sapp and Brooks were able to do even more damage in the middle of the defense. Rice easily could have been the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl 37. He wreaked havoc in that game with two sacks, five tackles and a forced fumble. But the award went to safety Dexter Jackson, who had two of the Bucs' five interceptions of Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon. The Bucs had the No. 1 defense in the NFL in 2002, and Rice was a big reason why. Advertisement When Gruden improved the offense in his first year, adding players such as Michael Pittman, Keenan McCardell and Joe Jurevicius, the Bucs took off. 'When Jon got the offense going and they were putting points on the board like they were in '02, teams had to throw to keep up,' Dungy said, 'and (Rice) became even more important.' In 2017, at age 43, Rice offered to come out of retirement, 10 seasons removed from his last game, and rejoin the Bucs to provide a pass rush. He was serious. 'There's chronological age and then there's your fitness age,' Rice said at the time. 'They say, 'He's 43.' But I still train three times a day. Why? Because it's a habit. I'm still doing 360-degree dunks. They won't even see me coming.' Advertisement Now, everyone will see Rice's name and No. 97 hanging inside Raymond James Stadium as the newest member of the Bucs Ring of Honor. • • • Sign up for our Sports Today newsletter to get daily updates on the Bucs, Rays, Lightning and college football across Florida. Every weekday, tune into our Sports Day Tampa Bay podcast to hear reporter Rick Stroud break down the biggest stories in Tampa Bay sports. Never miss out on the latest with your favorite Tampa Bay sports teams. Follow our coverage on X and Facebook.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Woman spots man watching her from Planet Fitness ceiling
A Georgia man is facing a peeping tom charge almost a year after a woman says she caught him watching her. According to a police report obtained by WJBF, a woman says she was using the tanning bed at a Planet Fitness in May 2024 when she saw a man in the ceiling watching her. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] She quickly got dressed and reported it to the manager, who called police. Investigators were able to identify the man as Alton Bernard Sapp of Augusta. Nearly a year later, Sapp was arrested and is facing a misdemeanor peeping tom charge. He was booked into the Aiken County, South Carolina Detention Center. TRENDING STORIES: Kemp signs bill that could make Fulton County residents foot the bill for Trump's GA legal fees Walmart to raise prices due to tariffs Georgia woman who vanished weeks ago while camping in California found safe [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
