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Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Diamondbacks ban fan who interfered with apparent would-be Giants HR for rest of season, citing 'multiple offenses'
The Arizona Diamondbacks fan who was ejected Monday for interfering with an apparent would-be San Francisco Giants home run has been banned for the rest of the season. The Diamondbacks announced the ban in a statement Tuesday, citing "multiple offenses" committed by the fan. "The particular fan has been involved in multiple offenses at Chase Field," the statement reads. "Consequently we have terminated his Advantage Member account and he is prohibited from returning to Chase Field for the remainder of 2025. "This fan will have the opportunity to return to Chase Field in 2026 so long as he meets certain terms and abides by our fan code of conduct." Advertisement The Diamondbacks did not identify the fan. He identified himself in an interview with Arizona Sports 98.7 FM on Tuesday. We won't publicize his name here, but he has, indeed, committed multiple offenses. His latest was during Monday's Diamondbacks-Giants game. With the Diamondbacks holding a 3-2 lead in the top of the eighth, Giants third baseman Christian Koss hit a deep fly ball to left-center field that appeared to be tracking over the wall for a game-tying solo home run. Instead, said Diamondbacks fan dove across three other fans and on top of the outfield wall to snag the ball with his glove. Diamondbacks outfielder Tim Tawa made a play on the ball at the same time. But the ball appeared to be out of his reach and headed over the outfield wall if not for the fan's interference with the ball itself. Advertisement Umpires initially ruled the play an out for fan interference. Upon review after a Giants challenge, they determined that the fan didn't make contact with Tawa and that Tawa couldn't have caught the ball. That led to the ball being ruled a ground-rule double on the basis that the ball was not tracking to carry over the wall. Instead of a game-tying solo home run or an out, umpires awarded Koss second base. He did not come around to score, and the Diamondbacks went on to a 4-2 win. The fan was ejected from the stadium. It's not clear exactly how many times this fan has interfered with baseball games from his outfield seat at Chase Field. Jomboy Media documented four instances in the past four seasons. The fan himself told 98.7 FM on Tuesday that he has caught 24 home run balls in his life and that doing so is "one of my things." His thing for the rest of the season will be watching Diamondbacks games from home.
RNZ News
21-06-2025
- RNZ News
Attack on popular walking track prompts safety measures
The popular Colonial Knob walkway runs through bush and along farmland, and from the top walkers can see sweeping views of Porirua, Tawa, and up to Kāpiti Island in the north. Photo: Supplied/ Dan Bailey People are walking in pairs, and witnesses are being urged to speak to police after an attack at Porirua's popular Rangituhi / Colonial Knob walking track. A woman was assaulted about halfway up the stairs of the walking track, at about 3.30pm on Wednesday, 18 June. Police are still looking for the offender. Porirua mayor Anita Baker said people were worried about their safety. "People go up there every day and people want to be able to feel safe going on their walks, even if they are by themselves. So there is a bit of concern," Baker said. "At the moment people are going up in pairs, they're not going up individually," she said. She encouraged anyone with any information that could help to report it and for the person responsible to hand themselves in. "We want to be able to just get back to our normal day," she said. "We want our residents to feel safe." Ria Greening has walked the track about 172 times this year. She walked the track the morning after the attack, but didn't find out until about the assault until later. She said she wouldn't stop walking the track, but was now considering extra measures she might take for her safety, like taking walking poles with her. She also encouraged people to look out for one another on the track and to take steps such as letting family know when they were out walking and when they expected to return. Mana MP Barbara Edmonds said the attack was incredibly distressing and her thoughts were with the victim. "People deserve to feel safe wherever they are," she said. "The 'Knob' is a very popular track and I've personally used that track many times. I know our Porirua community will be doing all that they can to support each other so we can reclaim what is an important space for all." She encouraged anyone with any information to contact police. Police said they were following "positive lines of enquiry", but were seeking the public's assistance to help locate the alleged offender. The man was reported to be wearing a dark-coloured long sleeve top, dark-coloured track pants and a cap. Police asked anyone who was in the area at the time or had footage of a person matching that description to contact them, via 105, either over the phone or online, referencing file number 250618/1395. Information could also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. Police would also be conducting reassurance patrols in the area over the coming days. At the top, the Rangituhi track runs along a ridgeline above Tawa and Kenepuru. Photo: Supplied/ Dan Bailey Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
'Outspoken' former All Black Murray Mexted recognised in King's Birthday Honours
Murray Mexted in action for the All Blacks in the 1980s. Photo: PHOTOSPORT Former All Black Murray Mexted was a little surprised to be recognised in the King's Birthday Honours list. Mexted has become an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to rugby. Mexted played for the All Blacks between 1979 and 1985, he commentated on the sport for almost 20 years and up until recently ran a world renowned International Rugby Academy. He was an athletic number eight during his playing days and afterwards was often a critic of the game. During his time on the sidelines with Sky Television, Mexted became a commentator who you either loved or hated. "I was outspoken," Mexted told RNZ. "All I did was talk about what I was thinking as the game was evolving and having grown up with it I was looking at different things from what a lot of the spectators were looking at." Mexted was introduced to the game as a five year old by his father Graham, who was also an All Black. He grew up next to the Tawa Rugby Club. After attending Tawa College and then Victoria University he headed off to play in France, which he said changed his whole life. "I realised that you didn''t have to be able to speak the same language to be able to play the game and work together. "It gave me a whole new view on the game." While his father was an influence on him and his game, Mexted said his big break came after All Black captain Graham Mourie got in touch with him while in France, suggesting he should return home. Not long after Mexted had an All Black trial and the rest is history. He played 73 games for the All Blacks, including 34 Tests. He had a 114 match career with Wellington and also toured South Africa with the Cavaliers in 1986. Commentators Murray Mexted and Ian Smith, 2006 Photo: Andrew Cornaga / PHOTOSPORT It was not long after retirement from the game that Mexted went into commentary. It was not long after that the complaints started flooding into Sky Television about his comments on air. Mexted was told by Sky Television that 90 percent of the complaints they were getting were about him. "Joe Rokocoko was left groping like a blind man in the brothel," was one memorable quote. "That caused a lot of friction and I was asked to rein it in a little," Mexted said. "I say what I think and I appreciate that sometimes that does create conflict "If you provoke or upset people, maybe those people often don't get recognised, but I am very flattered and humbled by the award." Mexted, 71, is now retired in the Bay of Plenty. It appears that he is most proud of the International Rugby Academy he set up 25 years ago. His vision for the Academy was to provide aspiring players and coaches with the tools, guidance and mentorship needed to reach their full potential in rugby and in life. More than 100 of his graduates achieved international status and he still receives messages from many of them. "I've been committed to the game since I understood the values and standards of team sports. "Because of that I sacrificed a lot of things to open up an academy of a very high level to the world and I had a fantastic response. "Someone has obviously recognised that I've given something back to the game that I've had so much appreciation from and learnt so much from." All Blacks L-R, Allan Hewson, Murray Mexted, Stu Wilson and Bernie Fraser. Photo:
RNZ News
25-05-2025
- RNZ News
Search teams find missing Tawa resident
Tawa resident Daryl was last seen leaving his home at 5.30am on Saturday. Photo: Supplied/police Search teams have found a Wellington man who was missing for over 24 hours. Police said they were concerned for Tawa resident Daryl, who was last seen leaving his home at 5.30am on Saturday in a grey Adidas hoodie, black trainers and navy or black trackpants. The search have since found the man, who is receiving medical attention. Earlier, police said his silver Toyota Markx saloon had been found.
RNZ News
24-05-2025
- RNZ News
Search teams look for missing Tawa resident
Tawa resident Daryl was last seen leaving his home at 5.30am on Saturday. Photo: Supplied/police Search teams are heading out on Sunday morning in an effort to find a Wellington man who hasn't been seen for 24 hours. Police said they were concerned for Tawa resident Daryl, who was last seen leaving his home at 5.30am on Saturday in a grey Adidas hoodie, black trainers and navy or black trackpants. They said his silver Toyota Markx saloon had been found, and want people to report sightings of him or his car, particularly around the Makara Beach area. A police spokesperson said a land-based search was due to get underway on Sunday morning.
