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Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Indiana announces return of mascot Hoosier the Bison, set to make debut at season opener on Aug. 30
Next fall, Indiana football will be getting a little extra spirit on the sidelines. The school announced Monday that its one-time mascot, Hoosier the Bison, has been reinstated as the university's official mascot after a nearly 60-year hiatus. Indiana had hinted at Hoosier's resurgence last May with a video on social media, but made the bison's return official on Monday. Per the school, Hoosier will make his public debut on Aug. 30, as Indiana hosts Old Dominion for its 2025 season opener. Advertisement Hoosier the Bison returns to Indiana's campus decades after a very short-lived run in the 1960s. The mascot was introduced to the school in 1965, going through two re-designs. But waning interest from the students led the school to effectively retire the mascot in 1969. Last December, Indiana University Student Government voted to renew the bison as the school's official mascot, per the university. Indiana Athletics was tasked with creating and unveiling the new iteration, which will be getting a new round of merchandise and will also have official social media accounts. Indiana clarified in the announcement that the school's official nickname will still be "Hoosiers," but that the bison will become the official mascot. (Think the Miami Hurricanes and their mascot, Sebastian the Ibis, or the Stanford Cardinal and the unofficial mascot, the Stanford Tree.) Advertisement With Hoosier on the sideline, Indiana will be hoping to recreate some of the success of last season, as the Hoosiers went 11-2 to finish second in the Big Ten and advance to the college football playoff. Indiana went on to lose to Notre Dame in the first round.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kansas City Chiefs 'GOAT' Shocks Fans With Unexpected Retirement Announcement
Kansas City Chiefs 'GOAT' Shocks Fans With Unexpected Retirement Announcement originally appeared on Parade. A Kansas City Chiefs "legend" just shocked fans with an unexpected retirement announcement, and they're finding it "hard to imagine" the future without the member of the "Chiefs Kingdom Hall of Fame." Advertisement The beloved team took to TikTok earlier today, July 1, with the news, sharing with their followers that "The NFL's longest-tenured mascot is officially hanging up the suit." Dan Meers, who has played the part of K. C. Wolf for 35 years, has taken off his wolf head for the very last time, and, while saddened by his retirement, fans are also celebrating the "incredible legacy" that the man has built over the decades. One football fan who "[doesn 't even] like the chiefs" couldn't help but to agree, "this is a legendary career here." "DAN IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE THE 🐐," another fan celebrated, with another calling him "Chiefs Kingdom Hall of Fame Dan Meers!!!!!!!!!" Advertisement "35 years of dedication to the Chiefs Kingdom!" someone else wrote in shock. "What an incredible legacy Dan has built." "He's been the mascot the entire time I've been alive 🥺," one fan realized, as another declared, "He's a legend. He will be missed. 😥." "Couldn't imagine 3 years ago crying over a mascot retiring," somebody else, presumably a Chiefs fan by way of Taylor Swift, admitted. "Why do I need a tissue after watching this?!?! 🥹," somebody else wondered. "Congrats Dan! Well done ✅." Another fan admitted that it was "Hard to imagine KC Wolf without Dan Meers!" "Congratulations on 35 years, Dan!" they added. "Thank you for the impact you've had on my life and the lives of so many others!" Advertisement Related: San Francisco 49ers Tight End George Kittle Makes Bold Declaration About Taylor Swift After Surprise 'Shake it Off' Performance Kansas City Chiefs 'GOAT' Shocks Fans With Unexpected Retirement Announcement first appeared on Parade on Jul 2, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Telegraph
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Telegraph
Central Sydney, M1 traffic: Crashes, delays, updates
Don't miss out on the headlines from HyperLocal. Followed categories will be added to My News. Latest traffic alerts and road works for the Central Sydney region: Traffic incidents since midnight: 3 Roadworks to avoid: 25 New roadworks this week: 3 Roadworks projects to be completed in the next 30 days: 0 Traffic incidents by suburb (most recently updated items are listed first): Eastlakes Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Southern Cross Drive near Wentworth Avenue Alert created at 10.43am, June 13. Last updated at 10.46am, June 13. Advice: Reduce your speed. Prepare to merge. Petersham Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: New Canterbury Road near West Street Alert created at 9.31am, June 13. Last updated at 10.12am, June 13. Advice: Prepare to merge. Exercise caution. Stanmore Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Parramatta Road near Bridge Road Alert created at 10.25pm, June 12. Last updated at 5.47am, June 13. Advice: Reduce your speed. Prepare to merge. Mascot Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: General Holmes Drive near Airport Tunnel Alert created at 12.50am, June 13. Last updated at 2.37am, June 13. Advice: Reduced speed limit. Prepare to merge. Mascot Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: General Holmes Drive near Airport Tunnel Alert created at 2.42pm, June 12. Last updated at 2.47pm, June 12. Advice: Reduce your speed. Prepare to merge. Mascot Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Qantas Drive near Robey Street Alert created at 1.29pm, June 12. Last updated at 2.26pm, June 12. Advice: Reduce your speed. Prepare to merge. Mascot Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: General Holmes Drive near Wentworth Avenue Alert created at 1.40pm, June 12. Last updated at 2.08pm, June 12. Advice: Reduce your speed. Prepare to merge. Surry Hills Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Chalmers Street near Cleveland Street Alert created at 11.49am, October 11. Last updated at 2.27pm, June 10. Advice: Check signage. Exercise caution. Special event clearways will be in place at the following locations to facilitate Sydney Trains trackwork replacement bus operations. Chalmers Street, western side, between Cleveland Street and Devonshire Street Chalmers Street, eastern side, between Cleveland Street and Rutland Street Special event clearways are strict no-parking zones for all vehicle types, and apply even to local residents and TfNSW Mobility Scheme Permit holders. Check signs carefully as vehicles left in clearways will be towed and a fee applies. If your vehicle is towed, you can search your vehicle registration at the Find My Car website to find its new location, or alternatively call 132 701 to speak to an operator. Sydney Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Sydney Harbour Bridge near Alert created at 9.20pm, July 18. Last updated at 11.53pm, May 26. Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Changes to traffic conditions will be in place on the Sydney Harbour Bridge at various times while the bridge and other infrastructure are being upgraded and maintained. These changes include a combination of lane closures and speed reductions. At least one lane will be maintained in each direction during work hours. Access to Cahill Exp over Circular Quay southbound may not be available at times. Motorists can detour via the city using Grosvenor St, Bridge St, and Macquarie St for access to the Eastern Suburbs and airport. Roadworks by suburb (most recently updated items are listed first): Sydney Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Bathurst Street near Day Street Alert created at 3.49pm, June 12. Last updated at 3.51pm, June 12. Ends: 6am, June 23 Advice: Reduce your speed. Check signage. Traffic lights at the intersection of Bathurst St and Day St will be blacked out, and traffic controllers will direct motorists. Lane closures will also be in place on Bathurst St and Day St, with at least one lane to remain open at all times. Sydney Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Sydney Harbour Tunnel near Alert created at 12.35pm, March 28. Last updated at 6am, June 12. Ends: 6am, June 17 Advice: Use diversions. Plan your journey. Ultimo Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Bridge Road near Wentworth Park Road Alert created at 3.35pm, June 11. Last updated at 3.38pm, June 11. Ends: 7.30pm, June 15 Advice: Reduce your speed. Exercise caution. Bridge Rd will be reduced to one lane in eastbound direction between Wentworth Park Rd and Wattle St. Glebe Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Bridge Road near Ross Street Alert created at 11.22am, June 11. Last updated at 11.27am, June 11. Ends: 6am, July 14 Advice: Use diversions. Exercise caution. Alexandria Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Fountain Street near Belmont Street Alert created at 1.07pm, June 4. Last updated at 2.03pm, June 10. Ends: 6.15am, June 17 Advice: Check signage. Reduce your speed. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Glebe Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Wentworth Park Road near Bridge Road Alert created at 10.59am, May 2. Last updated at 9.43am, June 10. Ends: 6.30am, June 23 Advice: Check signage. Allow extra travel time. Bridge Road: Contraflow traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in both directions. Alexandria Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Botany Road near Mandible Street Alert created at 4.04pm, August 28. Last updated at 6.01am, June 6. Ends: 6am, June 14 Advice: Check signage. Allow extra travel time. Contraflow traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in both directions. Alexandria Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Gardeners Road near Kent Road Alert created at 4.38pm, May 16. Last updated at 5.30am, June 6. Ends: 6am, June 22 Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Work will occur in stages on Gardeners Rd between Kent Rd and Botany Rd. Contraflow traffic conditions will be in place at each stage to allow motorists to pass in both directions. Sydney Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Western Distributor near Anzac Bridge and Harris Street Alert created at 5.04pm, June 5. Last updated at 5.04pm, June 5. Ends: 5.45am, July 17 Advice: Reduced speed limit. Use diversions. The Western Distributor southbound access from Sydney Harbour Bridge to Anzac Bridge and Harris St will be closed. Erskineville Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Erskineville Road near Septimus Street Alert created at 3.58pm, June 5. Last updated at 3.58pm, June 5. Ends: 2.01pm, June 27 Advice: Reduce your speed. Exercise caution. Traffic lights at the intersection of Erskineville Rd and Railway Pde will be flashing yellow. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Sydney Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Domain Tunnel near Cahill Expressway Alert created at 3.23pm, June 5. Last updated at 3.27pm, June 5. Ends: 6pm, July 10 Advice: Use diversions. Allow extra travel time. Alexandria Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Botany Road near Shirley Street Alert created at 11.49am, June 4. Last updated at 11.14am, June 5. Ends: 6am, July 1 Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Portable traffic lights will allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Mascot Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: General Holmes Drive near Southern Cross Drive Bridge Alert created at 5.25pm, April 14. Last updated at 9.32am, June 4. Ends: 5.30am, June 17 Advice: Reduced speed limit. Exercise caution. Traffic lights at the intersection of General Holmes Dr and Joyce Dr will be blacked out, and portable traffic lights will allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Banksmeadow Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Botany Road near Beauchamp Road Alert created at 10.57am, December 9. Last updated at 9.11am, June 4. Ends: 6am, June 19 Advice: Reduced speed limit. Exercise caution. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Mascot Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: General Holmes Drive near Southern Cross Drive Alert created at 4.10pm, June 3. Last updated at 4.10pm, June 3. Ends: 5am, June 27 Advice: Check signage. Allow extra travel time. Up to three lanes will be closed while roadwork is undertaken. Woolloomooloo Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Cahill Expressway near Conservatorium Road Alert created at 3.46pm, March 17. Last updated at 5.12pm, June 2. Ends: 5.45am, June 24 Advice: Check signage. Use diversions. Sydney Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Loftus Street near Bridge Street Alert created at 4.24pm, June 2. Last updated at 4.24pm, June 2. Ends: 4.13pm, July 13 Advice: Use diversions. Exercise caution. Rosebery Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Botany Road near Gardeners Road Alert created at 2.53pm, June 2. Last updated at 2.53pm, June 2. Ends: 6am, June 30 Advice: Reduced speed limit. Exercise caution. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Portable traffic lights will be used. Darlinghurst Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Eastern Distributor near Cleveland Street Alert created at 3.58am, May 31. Last updated at 3.58am, May 31. Ends: 6am, June 19 Advice: Use an alternative route. Plan your journey. The Bourke St and Cross City Tunnel Airport link on-ramps will be closed southbound to the Eastern Distributor. Ultimo Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Wattle Street near Thomas Street Alert created at 4.43pm, May 30. Last updated at 4.44pm, May 30. Ends: 6pm, June 13 Advice: Reduced speed limit. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Portable traffic lights will be used. Redfern Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Cleveland Street near Regent Street Alert created at 2.46pm, May 30. Last updated at 2.46pm, May 30. Ends: 6.15am, June 18 Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Ultimo Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Harris Street near William Henry Street Alert created at 11.51am, March 11. Last updated at 5.07pm, May 28. Ends: 6.15am, July 1 Advice: Reduced speed limit. Allow extra travel time. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions using portable traffic lights will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Alexandria Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Mitchell Road near Fountain Street Alert created at 10.37am, May 27. Last updated at 10.37am, May 27. Ends: 6am, June 16 Advice: Exercise caution. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Ultimo Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Harris Street near William Henry Street Alert created at 3.03pm, May 26. Last updated at 3.04pm, May 26. Ends: 6am, July 2 Advice: Reduced speed limit. Exercise caution. Traffic lights at the intersection of Harris St and Macarthur St will be flashing, and portable traffic lights will allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Woolloomooloo Notavailable(NotAvailable) Affected street: Cahill Expressway near Conservatorium Road Alert created at 4.10pm, May 23. Last updated at 4.10pm, May 23. Ends: 5.30am, July 30 Advice: Use diversions. Plan your journey. Today's hyperlocal stories are available here. The previous Central Sydney traffic article can be viewed here.
ABC News
10-06-2025
- ABC News
Final text of Sydney woman stabbed to death read to court in first day of murder trial
A man who allegedly told a triple-0 operator he "put a knife in" his partner before she was found dead has pleaded not guilty to murder, and declined to give an opening address in his trial at which he is defending himself. Anthony Eriksen is accused of stabbing his long-term de facto partner Lisa Fenwick to death on April 9, 2023 at their unit in Sydney's south. The Crown prosecutor said Ms Fenwick's body was found in their Mascot bedroom with 18 stab wounds. Ms Fenwick was already dead when paramedics arrived at 6:15 pm, just 11 minutes after a triple-0 call made by Mr Eriksen. Police allegedly found Mr Eriksen with her blood on his wrist and right foot. The Crown's evidence includes CCTV footage proving they were the only two people in the unit at the time of death, and recordings of the triple-0 call made by Mr Eriksen. Mr Eriksen allegedly said to the emergency operator "we've got in an argument" and "I put a knife in her". When asked by the operator where he stabbed her, he allegedly said "just the upper the chest". "You've done more than one wound?", the emergency operator asked. "I don't know, three or something, I don't know," he allegedly replied. The Crown said an autopsy on Ms Fenwick's body revealed there were at least four sharp defects to the heart and four sharp defects to the aorta. The court also heard Ms Fenwick had three sharp defects to the right lung — one of the wounds going completely through the lung — a cut to the oesophagus, three sharp force injuries to the liver and damage to the main vein to and from the heart. Mr Eriksen, who maintains his innocence, is exercising his right to represent himself in the trial before the Supreme Court. The 62-year-old chose not to say a word to the jury on Tuesday. The former NSW government employee appeared in court in green prison clothing. Justice Andrew Coleman advised the jury to not "draw any adverse inference" from his appearance, his standing in court or the fact he declined to speak. The trial is expected to last up to 20 days and the Crown will present 50 witnesses including police officers, forensic specialists, Ms Fenwick's mental health counsellor, and her family and friends who will testify she was afraid of Mr Eriksen. The Crown revealed a text sent from Ms Fenwick to her friend Michelle Roberts. "If anything happens to me, believe I am of sound mind. I am fearful of Tony," the message read. "That is why I am telling you this, I just need to have a record if something happens to me." Another text message to her friend Robert Srjararian read: "Please keep in touch Rob as Tony is acting quite strangely after I told him about my interview today….I don't feel safe with him." The Crown told the jury it believes Ms Fenwick and Mr Eriksen's relationship had been deteriorating for years due to his unemployment and relying on her for financial support. It will allege when Ms Fenwick was made redundant in December 2022, it put further financial stress on her and the relationship. Evidence from her counsellor and a recorded call made by Mr Eriksen to MensLine Australia will show Ms Fenwick wanted him to move out and was actively looking for another place to live. Hours before the alleged murder, Ms Fenwick sent a text to Mr Eriksen with a link to a posting on a house sharing website that read, "Not sure if they will want a 60-year-old man though". The trial will resume on Wednesday where the first witness will give evidence.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Missed the dunk' - NBA world goes on a throwback ride as former Los Angeles Lakers' centre Shaquille O'Neal fails to block a dunk attempt by the Indiana Pacers' mascot
NBA fans didn't miss the moment of having a throwback thought to the times when the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Indiana Pacers at the NBA finals of the year 2000. Ahead of the Pacers' game 3 match against the New York Knicks of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Pacers' mascot , Boomer, went for a dunk at a dummy hoop with an unaware former Lakers' centre player, Shaquille O'Neal , in between them. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The hilariously successful dunk got the attention of the fans, who drew reference to the 2000 NBA finals. Fans recall the 2000 NBA finals when the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Indiana Pacers with a 4-2 lead The Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks faced each other for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on May 25, 2025. Towards the end of the match, the Pacers take a step towards the NBA finals with a 2-1 lead, while the Knicks need to secure another win in order to keep their chances of entry to the finals intact. Prior to the game, amid the intense environment that is prevalent within the court, the Pacers' mascot named Boomer, created a lighthearted moment with a hilarious dunk attempt. As the NBA analyst and former centre player seemed to be occupied scrolling through his phone, a hoop was set up behind him with Boomer preparing his shot at a distance. Having prepared enough, the Mascot lunged at an unaware Shaq, making the shot and falling onto his lap. The lighthearted moment was a kind of relief for the fans of both teams, who were about to go down on the court with their respective aims and expectations from the game. One of the fans even referred to the 2000 NBA Finals, where the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Pacers with a point standing of 4-2. Shaq was part of the Lakers from the year 1996 to the year 2004 before signing with the Miami Heat. 'Yah that's for 2000 @SHAQ @NBAonTNT DUNK ON YOUR HEAD!!' Another user wrote, 'Probably payback for the 2000 NBA Finals' 'Missed the dunk. Knicks in 6.' Also read: While the off-court humor was fine, keeping the fans engaged and relaxed, the New York Knicks put up a stunning performance, capturing a win in Game 3 against the Pacers. The Pacers are still leading the Conference Finals with a 2-1 lead. With four more games remaining, the Pacers need two more wins to solidify their entry into the finals.
