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Rays Test Repaired Trop Roof and Turf Ahead of Opening Day
sports19 days ago

Rays Test Repaired Trop Roof and Turf Ahead of Opening Day

The Rays used Tropicana Field to reacclimate ahead of its April 6 reopening, testing the new fiberglass roof and replacement turf as they head on a nine-game road trip. Players noted brighter light and normal ball behavior off the turf, with manager Kevin Cash calling the venue in good shape and “totally normal.” Meanwhile, Nick Martinez struggled in spring, going 0-4 with a 14.49 ERA as Tampa Bay prepares for the season after hurricane damage to the ballpark.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#rays#roof#sports
Melbourne Heat Forces Australian Open to Pause Outdoor Play and Close Roofs
sports2 months ago

Melbourne Heat Forces Australian Open to Pause Outdoor Play and Close Roofs

Melbourne's extreme heat at the Australian Open triggered the Heat Stress Scale, forcing roof closures on the main show courts and pausing outdoor play. Jannik Sinner battled cramping against Eliot Spizzirri before a 10-minute cooling break was taken after the third set; Musetti and Machac paused on John Cain Arena and later finished under a roof, while Nosková's match on Kia Arena also paused due to the lack of a roof. Play was not expected to resume on outdoor courts until about 5:30 p.m. local time, with Sinner ultimately winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.

via The New York Times|
#australian-open#cooling-break#heat
animals2 years ago

Python Pandemonium: Massive 16-Foot Serpent Surprises Australian Homeowners

A 16-foot carpet python was filmed slithering across the roof of a family's house in Australia, stunning the community. The video, which has gone viral on TikTok, shows the snake impressively climbing from the roof to a nearby tree. While some viewers found the sight fascinating, others were terrified. Snake experts explained that carpet pythons can climb trees due to their evenly distributed muscles, and warned people not to get too close to these creatures as they can bite if threatened. This sighting is the latest in a series of encounters with snakes infiltrating homes in Australia.

via New York Post |
#animals#australia#python