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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Tyreek Hill brutally mocks Noah Lyles after Olympic champion cancelled race over mysterious 'personal reasons'
Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill has gone on the offensive since American sprinter Noah Lyles dropped out of their proposed 100-meter foot race due to 'personal reasons.' Lyles, who won gold in the 100-meter dash at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has long been taunted by Hill, an NFL speedster who refers to himself as 'Cheetah.' The 27-year-old track-and-field star ultimately agreed to race the 31-year-old Hill, but has since reneged on that promise, as he explained at the Stagwell's Sport Beach at Cannes Lions on Monday. 'We were very deep into creating the event. In fact, it was supposed to happen this weekend,' Lyles said. 'Unfortunately there were some things, complications, personal reasons that it just didn't come to pass, but we were full on. 'We were gonna have a big event, we were going to shut down New York Times Square and everything, we were gonna have all the billboards for the event, it was going to be a lot of fun.' Hill, who recently posted a 10.15-second 100-meter performance at the Last Chance Sprint Series, has now responded on social media. First, the former Super Bowl champion posted the Homer Simpson meme, showing the beloved Simpsons character disappearing into some bushes alongside the caption: '[Lyles] after seeing me race last weekend.' Hill also posted pictures of himself on a track with a sign reading: 'Noah Could Never.' He included another comment in a caption: 'I was right.' As impressive as Hill's second-place finish was at the Last Chance Sprint Series, his time of 10.15 may not be good enough to beat Lyles, who has a personal best in the event of 9.79 seconds. Hill has undergone multiple surgeries this offseason to correct a wrist injury. His future with the Dolphins remains uncertain after he appeared to take himself out of a game at the end of the 2024 campaign. However, Hill was among the attendees this week as the Dolphins went through OTAs in Miami. He's also faced his share of legal problems this offseason. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NFL (@nfl) Hill still faces a lawsuit from a model and influencer, who claims broke her leg during a football lesson at his house in 2023. More recently, wife Keeta Vaccaro, 33, filed for divorce from Hill a day after cops responded to reports of an 'assault in progress' at the couple's luxury Miami condo on April 7. He allegedly hurled a laptop onto the floor and was 'aggressive and impulsive' according to Vaccaro's mother Alesia - but police determined that 'no crime was committed'. In another court filing, Vaccaro said the Dolphins wideout disappeared for several days before returning to their Miami apartment on April 17 to 'unilaterally remove' their four-month-old daughter, Capri. 'The Husband returned to the home and announced that he was taking the baby, over the objections of the Wife who had invited him to spend time with the baby,' says the 'emergency' motion, filed within hours of the latest spat. 'When the police arrived, the police told the Wife that she had no choice except to let the Husband take the baby, and so she did.' Hill is reported to be the father of as many as a dozen children, including five in the last year alone.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Noah Lyles says his race against Tyreek Hill has been canceled due to 'complications'
Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill, left, and U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles had announced a race against each other earlier this year but Lyles said this week that those plans have been scrapped. (Associated Press) U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles thinks he's the fastest man in the world. Tyreek Hill, the Miami Dolphins receiver with the nickname "Cheetah," thinks he could beat Lyles in a race. The two men announced earlier this year that they would settle this most pressing of matters on the track, without offering many other details. Advertisement Now, however, it seems the world may never know which of them is truly its fastest runner. Speaking to reporters on Monday at the Stagwell Global Sport Beach event in Cannes, France, the 27-year-old Lyles revealed that his race against Hill, 31, actually had been slated to take place "this weekend" in Times Square but had been called off at some point because of unspecified "complications" and "personal reasons." 'We were very deep into creating the event. In fact, it was supposed to happen this weekend," Lyles said. "Unfortunately there were some things — complications, personal reasons — [and] it just didn't come to pass. Read more: Noah Lyles and Tyreek Hill agree to settle who's faster with their legs, not their mouths Advertisement "But, I mean, we were all in. We were going to have a big event. We were going to shut down New York Times Square and everything. We were gonna have all the billboards for the event. It was going to be a lot of fun." Lyles was the world champion in the 200 meters in 2019, 2022 and 2023 and in the 100 in 2023. At last year's Paris Olympics, he won gold in the 100 and bronze in the 200, later saying he had Covid-19 during those Games. Following his 2023 world title, Lyles drew attention by telling reporters that teams that win the championship of a league based primarily or entirely in the United Statesare not technically world champions, despite what those athletes might claim. "World champion of what?" Lyles asked . "The United States?" Advertisement During 2024 training camp, podcast host Kay Adams mentioned Lyles' comments to Hill and asked the speedy receiver if he'd like to race Lyles. 'I would beat Noah Lyles,' replied Hill, a former high school track star who won the 100 and 200 at the 2012 Georgia 5A state meet and ran the 40-yard dash in 4.29 at his 2015 pro day. "I'm not going to beat him by a lot, but I would beat Noah Lyles.' Read more: High school sprinter stripped of state title after fire extinguisher celebration Lyles' personal bests are 9.79 seconds in the 100 and 19.31 seconds in the 200. He told Bleacher Report in May that he thought his time in the 40 would be "somewhere between a 4.1 and a 4.2." Advertisement In February, immediately after winning the 60 at the Indoor Grand Prix, Lyles held a scrap of paper in front of his face that read, 'Tyreek Could Never.' Last week, after running a personal-best time of 10.15 in a 100-meter preliminary at a Last Chance Sprint Series event at Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, Hill held up a sign that read "Noah Could Never." While the two men apparently had been slated to settle their feud on the track, now it looks like that's not going to happen. Hill took to X on Tuesday to post a version of a popular meme featuring Homer Simpson fading into the bushes, with Lyles' face super-imposed over that of the cartoon character. "@LylesNoah after seeing me run the 100m last weekend," Hill wrote. Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
United News of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Bhupender Yadav presides over inaugural assembly of International Big Cat Alliance
New Delhi, June 16 (UNI) Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday chaired the inaugural Assembly of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), marking a significant milestone in global conservation efforts for big cats. The IBCA, an initiative envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2023, aims to protect and conserve big cat species across their range countries. During the Assembly, an apex governing body of the IBCA, key decisions were made, including the approval of the workplan, the rules of procedure, and the staff and financial regulations manual, paving way for its functioning at the ground level. These foundational steps are set to guide the entity's governance, operations, and international collaborations. The Assembly also unanimously appointed Bhupender Yadav as the President of the IBCA, while SP Yadav was named the Director General of the alliance, as per a statement from the Union Environment Ministry. A coalition of 95 range countries, IBCA has a mandate for conservation of seven big cats namely Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar and Puma. Addressing the gathering, the Minister said that the collective action among big cat range countries is important for conservation and protection of the seven major big cat species and their natural habitats. The assembly was attended by ministerial delegation from 9 countries including Bhutan, Cambodia, Eswatini, Guinea, India, Liberia, Suriname, Somalia and Kazakhstan. "The ratification of the headquarter agreement signed by IBCA with India, will enable the entity to establish its headquarters and such other offices in the host country as may be necessary to fully and efficiently discharge its official functions and programmes," added the statement. UNI AJ SSP
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Science
- Hindustan Times
Criticism of Project Cheetah rooted in ideological biases: Government scientists
New Delhi: Project Cheetah's criticisms are rooted in 'ideological biases, oversimplified extrapolations, and sensationalised narratives,' scientists from National Tiger Conservation Authority, Project Tiger and National Zoological Park, Delhi have written in an analysis in Frontiers journal on Monday. The group of scientists have said that initial findings suggest ecological adaptability of cheetahs in India. it is premature to define ecology, home ranges and space use patterns for cheetahs in India, they have cautioned. Preliminary observations from free-ranging cheetahs in Kuno National Park found they predate on a variety of prey including Indian hare, chital, sambar, four-horned antelope, chinkara, blackbuck, and nilgai, with an average observed kill interval of around seven days, the analysis said. Radio-collar data indicate that cheetahs utilise and hunt across varied habitats, including savanna grasslands, mixed deciduous forests, and riverine patches. Despite Kuno National Park having high leopard density, free-ranging cheetahs have not only endured but successfully segregated themselves spatio-temporally from these potential competitors, scientists have added. Further, previous experiences across Southern Africa also demonstrate that the success of cheetah introduction depends significantly on the introduction environment and individual cheetah behaviour contexts. ' A more nuanced understanding of cheetah ecology, grounded in local context and supported by empirical data, is thus essential to evaluate the scientific and conservation merits of the project. Given that the project is still in its nascent stages, it is too early to draw definitive conclusions,' the analysis states. The scientists said 'in recent years, there has been a noticeable trend where government-led initiatives often face heightened scrutiny. Since its inception in 2022, Project Cheetah has also faced persistent criticism, often rooted in ideological biases, preconceived notions, oversimplified extrapolations, and sensationalized media narratives,' they said adding that while constructive criticism is essential for refining conservation strategies and ensuring accountability, much of the discourse around Project Cheetah has been characterized by self-referential arguments, selective use of literature, and a disproportionate emphasis on negative outcomes. There are misplaced concerns about the Cheetah being in captivity for example, they said. It is essential to clarify that Project Cheetah does not follow a simplistic catch-transport-release approach. Instead, it employs adaptive management strategies designed to maximise the chances of the founder population successfully establishing itself. Kuno's management team had initiated the phased release of cheetahs in May–June 2023. 'However, unforeseen challenges, including an unseasonal winter coat, tick infestations, and associated infections, resulted in multiple mortalities in free ranging settings. This prompted the temporary recapture and return of the cheetahs to soft release bomas for close monitoring and medical intervention,' they added. These setbacks informed critical management adaptations, such as the implementation of topical long-acting ectoparasiticidal treatments, which prevented further mortality during subsequent summer and humid seasons. The scientists clarified that six introduced cheetahs currently thriving independently in Kuno's unfenced wilderness. Other cheetahs are also awaiting their release in a phased manner. A recent document circulating among South African animal welfare groups falsely claims that all individuals under project Cheetah remain in 'captivity.' This assertion is factually incorrect, lacks empirical foundation and clearly ignores publicly available evidence demonstrating the current status of translocated cheetahs in Kuno, the scientists said. The analysis has added that India is already negotiating with the Governments of Republics of Namibia, South Africa, and Botswana for additional cheetah translocations. A landscape-scale expansion strategy is being implemented, incorporating neighbouring protected areas beyond Kuno National Park's core zone; secondary reintroduction sites, including Banni Grasslands in Gujarat and Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh are being prepared.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark's Favorite Animal is Turning Heads
Caitlin Clark's Favorite Animal is Turning Heads originally appeared on Athlon Sports. WNBA star Caitlin Clark remains out for the Indiana Fever due to her left quad strain. She's set to be re-evaluated this weekend, though that means she won't be available to play on Saturday against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky. Advertisement Clark was averaging 19.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 9.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks per game for the Fever prior to her injury. Naturally, her absence has been a big blow to Indiana, which has won just one of the three games it has played without her. Despite her absence, though, Clark continues to make headlines as she stays involved with the Fever — attending practices, joining her teammates on the sidelines and being active on social media. On Friday, Clark had fans buzzing after the Fever posted a "Get To Know" post about her, which revealed her favorite actor, movie, condiment and even emoji, as well as a skill she would like to learn. One response that stood out, however, was her favorite animal. The WNBA All-Star answered "Cheetah," which quickly caught the attention of many. Advertisement It's worth noting that Clark has said in the past that she doesn't like cats. So, for her to choose not only a large cat but also the fastest land animal came as a surprise. "Scared of cats but likes cheetahs," a commenter wrote. Another one said, Afraid of cats, but loves cheetahs. Fascinating." "So who is gonna tell her that Cheetah is a cat," a fan added. For what it's worth, others connected her love for cheetahs to her love for running and sprinting. "Of course it's a cheetah. 'I love sprinting,'" a follower remarked. A fifth supporter shared, "Cheetah: 'I just love to sprint. I sprint everywhere.'" Advertisement "Cheetahs are the best. Hawks are a close second. Some Hawks can reach 240 mph when they dive," a social media user stated. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts during a game between the Indiana Fever and the New York Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images It's still unknown when Clark will actually return from her injury, but at least fans are getting to know her better while she's sidelined. Related: Caitlin Clark Left in Disbelief After Pacers' Game 1 Comeback Against Thunder This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
