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Chicago Tribune
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Hitless since April 16, Juliann Radz delivers walk-off single as Shepard downs Sandburg. ‘Was actually pretty calm.'
It was bases loaded, nobody out. The table was set for the biggest at-bat of her high school career. But would Shepard junior Juliann Radz be ready for it? Before Wednesday, she hadn't walked up to the plate in a game since May 15. Her last hit was on April 16. You certainly couldn't blame her if she was nervous. But she would have none of that. 'I was actually pretty calm,' Radz said. 'My other teammates had done all that work to be where they were. With the bases loaded and with zero outs, I just knew I had to do what I can do.' Two pitches after stepping into the batter's box, she walked off the host Astros for a thrilling 1-0 victory over Sandburg in a Class 4A Shepard Regional semifinal game. Radz dropped a single into left field to score freshman Carly Edmiston with the winning run for Shepard (28-6). Edmiston and Emrie Peterson each singled earlier in the inning. DePaul recruit Kailey Selvage tossed a three-hit shutout for the Astros, who advanced to play Lockport (27-9) at 4 p.m. Friday for the regional title. Olivia Trunk reached all three times for Sandburg (10-24). Grace Torgerson added a hit. Radz is in her second season on the varsity for Shepard and her third year in softball. Before high school, she played Little League baseball against mostly boys as a pitcher/outfielder. A memorable highlight? Sure. 'We had this one dude on my team, he was one of our best hitters,' Radz said, smiling. 'He never struck out. But then he switched to another team and I struck him out.' Walking off against Sandburg probably topped that exciting moment. But her philosophy about it afterward was as cool as she was at the plate. 'It could have been a lot of peoples' last game on my team, all the seniors,' Radz said. 'It just felt like all the power was in my hands. I had the bat, not the pitcher.' Shepard coach Bridget McDermott has primarily used Radz on defense this season. Radz and Peterson switch off at the flex position. 'I come ready to do whatever is needed,' Radz said. 'I don't really expect to bat or expect to play the field. I just contribute as much as I can. 'When I'm in the outfield, I try not to let a lot of balls drop. I know that I can catch them.' McDermott gave Radz the bat against Sandburg because there was some history. 'Her last hit actually was against Sandburg,' McDermott said of a 4-2 loss. 'She (drove) in one of the two runs we scored. We were keeping an eye on her the last couple of practices, and she was really hitting the ball well. We just had the feeling, 'Let's get Juliann the bat today.' 'It's a really special thing to be able to come in with bases loaded when we need a run, having only played defense for several games. She did the job.' Selvage, who broke program pitching records this season and was the South Suburban Red's player of the year for the second straight spring, had a great view. She was on first base when Radz won the game, having reached on a Sandburg miscue that loaded the bases. 'I was just watching and feeling super confident,' Selvage said. 'If she was a little nervous, I knew that she wouldn't let it affect her. I'm super happy that she got the walk-off hit. She deserves it. 'Juliann is an awesome person. A silent, but 'go get 'em' kind of kid. She's very fierce and always gives 110%. She will dive for a ball and go after everything. 'She's quiet, but she'll get it done. And she continues to prove it every day to us.'
Newsweek
14-05-2025
- Science
- Newsweek
Kitten Dumped at Home With German Shepherd—It's Love at First Sight
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. After being abandoned outside a house in the Central Valley of California, a tiny tabby kitten immediately befriended the homeowner's dog, and internet users can't cope with the heartwarming bond they have built. In a viral Reddit post shared on Thursday under the username u/Junk-Miles, the poster, Sam, explains that after someone abandoned the kitten outside their parents' home, the feline immediately turned to their dog for comfort. "Kitten got dumped at my parents' house. He has fallen in love with their dog," reads the caption, as the kitten is pictured lying close to the dog, looking at the pup with nothing but love in his tiny kitty eyes. Sam told Newsweek: "We always had tons of animals growing up and being a small town, everybody know my family loves animals. As such, over the years we have had more than a few cats dropped off or abandoned at our home, apparently knowing that we will take care of them." An image shared by the poster shows the kitty lying next to the pup, looking at him with love. An image shared by the poster shows the kitty lying next to the pup, looking at him with love. u/Junk-Miles While they do keep most of the kittens they rescue, the poster's parents try their best to find loving homes for some of the felines with their friends and family. "I don't think my parents have named the kitten and say they have a friend that is going to take it. Though, I think that the kitten has formed an attachment to the Shepard. My parents have said it was an instant attachment and the kitty won't leave the dog's side," Sam added. While it may look unusual, cats and dogs can definitely become best friends, and live together with no major issues. A 2020 study carried out by Italian scientists, published in the journal PLOS ONE, found that over 64 percent of the cats and dogs living together also played together; 58 percent chased each other; and 41 percent fought. Almost two-thirds of the pets sometimes playfully "ambushed" the other. Other findings of the study show that cats are more likely to ignore dogs than vice versa, with 42 percent of cats ignoring canines, and 28 percent of dogs shunning cats. Cats were also more likely to attack dogs than vice versa. The video quickly went viral on Reddit and it has so far received over 28,000 upvotes and 209 comments on the platform. One user, Aakaase, commented: "Kitty is relying on the pup for surrogate care and comfort!!!" Thrillkitten said: "Oh the way they look at each other." Merewenc added: "Sounds like your parents have a cat now." 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.
Chicago Tribune
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
At shortstop or pitcher, UIC recruit Sean Cody creates that special sauce for Richards. His key? ‘Get everybody up.'
Richards senior Sean Cody is a versatile talent who transcends the easiest descriptions. He's a shortstop. He's a pitcher. And he plays with a quiet flamboyance, a cool confidence. 'This is the most fun I've had out of all time playing here,' said Cody, an Illinois-Chicago recruit. 'I just look forward to every day like this. I only have a few weeks of high school baseball left. 'Everything's kind of sad or bittersweet, and I go out to have fun every day.' Cody kept the fun going Tuesday afternoon for the host Bulldogs, getting two hits, scoring twice and driving in a run during a 9-0 South Suburban Red victory over Shepard in Oak Lawn. Sophomore outfielder Ryan Golinski went 2-for-4 with an RBI for Richards (18-6, 13-2). Senior right-hander Xavier Fernandez pitched a complete game and finished with four strikeouts. Junior infielders David Nelligan and Cory Sheppard had hits for Shepard (11-12-2, 6-7-1). Cody, meanwhile, showed off his all-around play once again. He completed a spectacular double play in the field and went 2-for-3 as the leadoff hitter, sparking a seven-run second inning. 'I'm a little of both with my hitting, a contact and power guy,' Cody said. 'I don't have a lot of strikeouts this year. My approach is never just to go out and try to hit home runs every time up. 'We were a little tired at the start, and I just wanted to get everybody up and going.' A four-year starter, Cody also pitches and can play capably in the outfield. The different roles allow him to optimize every opportunity and learn the game from overlapping points of view. 'Pitching is great, especially when I'm throwing and batting leadoff the same day,' Cody said. 'Everything correlates, and I know the zone better when I'm up to bat. 'Pitching and hitting naturally flow together.' Golinski bats immediately behind Cody in the order. The benefits are immediately evident. 'Every time I get up, I know he's going to be on base,' Golinski said. 'Every time the ball is hit to short, I know it's going to be an out. No moment is ever too big for him. 'He's always confident, especially when he's hitting. He knows when the time is right.' Cody impresses as a natural talent with a great feel and an ability to impact the game. 'He's our best player this year and one of the best in the area,' Richards coach Jeff Kortz said. 'His IQ is off the charts. He's an extremely hard worker who goes into the weight room every day. 'He's a very instinctive base runner. He's great defensively. He does a lot of great things.' Cody was introduced to baseball at age 4, encouraged by his mother to stay involved with the game. The life and lifestyle of the sport are hardwired into his DNA. 'Being here with my coaches and my team, it's just a great atmosphere,' he said. 'Everyone around here is high energy. Other schools might complain about the long practices and the hours. 'We're completely different. We love to be here.' Cody's nature and personality have evolved to match the moment. By his own admission, he's frequently two different people. Quiet and reflective off the field, Cody transforms into a single-minded player between the lines. 'I try to be as loud as I can, so that everyone knows what is going on,' he said. 'I have no regrets. When I'm at shortstop, I talk to everyone and let them know the situation. 'When I'm on the mound, I like to control the game.'
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Grantham dump truck driver arrested in Newport pedestrian death
Newport Police arrested the driver of a dump truck in connection with the death of a pedestrian last week. Charles Deraway, 38, of Grantham, was charged with negligent homicide and second-degree assault, Newport Police Chief Stephen Lee said in a news release. The dump truck struck and killed 34-year-old Zachary Shepard of Newport in a crosswalk just before 12:40 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Sunapee and Central streets, police said. Emergency responders brought Shepard to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Police said Deraway was heading east on Central Street, operating a 2016 Westerner dump truck owned by Barton Excavating. As Deraway prepared to make a right turn onto Sunapee Street he failed to come to a complete stop and the truck hit Shepard, who was walking west in a crosswalk, police said. Investigators interviewed several witnesses and reviewed security video from the area. The New Hampshire State Police Analysis and Reconstruction Unit helped with the investigation. Deraway was scheduled to be arraigned Monday in Newport's district court. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the crash can call Detective Paul Beaudet at 603-863-3232 or email pbeaudet@
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Truck driver charged in death of New Hampshire pedestrian
NEWPORT, NH (ABC22/FOX44) — The driver of a dump truck that struck and killed a man crossing the street in Newport last week will be arraigned today on two felony charges. Charles Deraway, 38, was arrested Monday and faces charges of negligent homicide and second-degree assault, both Class B felonies Newport police on Monday also identified the the victim as Zachary Shepard, 34, of Newport. Newport, NH, police make second arrest in wide-ranging child-porn investigation Police say Shepard was hit while crossing Central Street at a marked crosswalk. Deraway, who was turning east on Center Street, allegedly failed to yield to Shepard. Emergency responders treated Shepard for multiple blunt force trauma injuries at the scene before he was taken to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The dump truck, a 2016 Westerner, is owned by Barton Excavating. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
