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In Scott County, Virginia, despite assurances from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) that there is no cancer cluster in the area, families remain deeply concerned about potential health risks. The state reaffirmed its findings this January even after new data emerged last week.
Among the concerned parents is Amanda Taylor, who expressed her frustration to News Channel 11. “I was really upset because they didn’t include data from the last two years, which are critical for confirming a cancer cluster,” Taylor explained. “There are so many children diagnosed in those years that are being overlooked. We need more knowledge circulating, perhaps an environmental study, until they can update their data.”
Taylor’s worries are personal, as her 12-year-old son, Gage Pierson, has faced cancer diagnoses three times. Her call for action reflects a broader community desire for thorough investigations and transparent communication regarding the health and safety of their children.
“It upset me really bad because they didn’t use the last two years, and that was the most critical to it being a cancer cluster. You’re missing on so many kids that got diagnosed in those last two years,” Taylor said. “Get some more knowledge to go around, maybe get an environmental study going on until they can get their data log caught up.”
Taylor is Gage Pierson’s mother. Gage is 12 years old and has been diagnosed with cancer three times.
“On January 15th, he was told he no longer had cancer. This was the third time he has had to go through this, but he is still active on treatment, though, just to make sure it doesn’t come back. But he’s been doing really good. Going to school and everything,” Taylor told News Channel 11.
Gage gave a thumbs-up regarding how he’s been since then.
Trevor Schaefer, the Trevor’s Trek Foundation executive director and brain cancer survivor, has worked with other families in Scott County impacted by pediatric cancer.
He told News Channel 11 that his foundation has done similar studies and that all the signs are there for a cancer cluster.
“We have mapped quite a few cases from Scott County, and we’re over 25 cases right now,” Schaefer said. “And that is certainly a cluster. And it’s certainly reason for concern.”
Schaefer said that as they get more funding, they would like to do more testing in Scott County.
“Now, we’re looking at our options and seeing how we can get into Scott County and really do some legitimate, honest testing to collect data. And then from there, as I said earlier, we can look at further mitigation or remediation efforts,” Schaefer told News Channel 11.
When News Channel 11 spoke to the VDH previously, the agency said it would continue to monitor the county as the 2025 data is released.
On Monday night, Charles Barkley found himself as captivated as the Madison Square Garden audience by Cardi B’s halftime show at Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
The outspoken personality didn’t hold back his thoughts, and neither did his fellow “Inside the NBA” commentators.
As the Knicks led by seven and aimed to secure a 3-0 series advantage, host Ernie Johnson remarked, “We’ve been competing with Cardi B here,” while the broadcast aired snippets of her performance.
Barkley quipped, “We lost,” before adding with a chuckle, “I don’t know if those are B’s. They might be Cardi D’s,” prompting uproarious laughter from the panel.
Amidst the amusement, he continued, “I’m pretty sure those aren’t B’s. She’s got the wrong initials,” further fueling the light-hearted banter in the studio.
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“I’m pretty sure those aren’t B’s,” he added as laughter filled the booth. “She’s got the wrong initials.”
“I don’t know who said that,” Johnson butted in just as the program cut to commercial.
The Hall of Famer’s attention to the “WAP” rapper wasn’t hard to notice.
The broadcast cut to a post on X calling out Shaquille O’Neal.
“Shaq is glued to CARDI B!! CHILLL focus Shaq,” the user wrote with several laughing crying emojis.
The ESPN broadcast crew hasn’t fallen short of viral moments throughout the NBA Finals.
Shaq had trouble getting past security ahead of Game 2, which made for a hilarious moment on social media.
The video showed that O’Neal had to re-enter the metal detector for a second walkthrough, and he ducked his head under the top to get back to the other side.
Additionally, during halftime of the Knicks’ eventual Game 2 win in San Antonio, Barkley completely ripped Victor Wembanyama.
“Wemby’s in shock right now,” he said. “It’s probably been a long time since he got his ass kicked like this. But right now, big KAT is taking his ass to the woodshed.”
A Navy sailor confessed on Monday to the murder of fellow sailor, 21-year-old Angelina Resendiz, within his barracks room last year. This admission has brought a sense of closure to her mother while raising fresh concerns among Resendiz’s family and advocates about potential missed intervention opportunities by military authorities.
Esmi Castle, whose daughter was discovered lifeless in a wooded area near Norfolk, approximately 10 miles from Naval Station Norfolk in June 2025, shared with News Media that Jeremiah Copeland’s courtroom confession provided answers to the unresolved questions surrounding her daughter’s death. However, she expressed her belief that the tragedy might have been avoidable.
According to a report by USNI News, Copeland entered a guilty plea during a general court-martial to the unpremeditated murder of Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Angelina Resendiz. Additionally, he admitted to making a false official statement, committing aggravated assault involving a second individual, and engaging in indecent recording related to a third victim.
Accompanied by images of Naval Station Norfolk, where Resendiz was stationed, and a family-provided photo of Resendiz, the news of her fellow sailor’s guilty plea reverberated through the community. (Reuters / Courtesy of Esmi Castle)
During the court proceedings, Copeland acknowledged strangling Resendiz on May 29, 2025. He told the military judge, “I killed CS3 Resendiz on May 29, 2025 … I strangled her with my hands,” as reported by USNI News. Despite the medical examiner’s previous ruling of an undetermined cause of death, Copeland’s courtroom admission affirmed that he had indeed strangled her.
Angelina Resendiz poses for a photo inside her barracks room while serving as a culinary specialist in the U.S. Navy. Her mother described her as ambitious and focused on advancing her military career before her death in 2025.(Courtesy of Esmi Castle)
According to Copeland, Resendiz came to his barracks room on May 29, 2025, where the two drank alcohol and kissed before she became upset after seeing something on his phone. Copeland admitted in court Monday that he strangled Resendiz while trying to keep her from attracting the attention of other sailors.
Under the plea agreement, Copeland faces a minimum of 40 years in prison, a dishonorable discharge from the Navy, forfeiture of all pay and a reduction in rank. He will also be required to register as a sex offender, USNI News reported.
Castle said hearing the admission brought “peace of mind” after more than a year of uncertainty.
Angelina Resendiz wears her culinary specialist uniform in a photo provided by her family. Castle said her daughter aspired to join the Navy’s elite culinary competition team and eventually cook for world leaders.(Courtesy of Esmi Castle)
“Now that I know, I don’t have to think about it anymore,” she told News Media.
Still, Castle argued that Navy leadership failed to adequately respond to earlier allegations involving Copeland.
“If they would have dealt with him when he started harming women, he would never have gotten to Angie,” she said.
Angelina Resendiz works as a culinary specialist while serving in the U.S. Navy. Her mother said she was dedicated to advancing her career and preparing for future promotions.(Courtesy of Esmi Castle)
Castle said she believes multiple incidents involving other women should have triggered stronger action before her daughter’s death. Court records and prior reporting have described allegations involving other women, though not all allegations resulted in guilty pleas.
“Absolutely, yes,” Castle said when asked whether Copeland had a history of harming women. “There were four other women before he harmed Angie in the military.”
Before her death, Resendiz was working to advance her Navy career as a culinary specialist and hoped to one day join the service’s elite culinary competition team. Castle said her daughter dreamed of eventually cooking for presidents and other world leaders.
Angelina Resendiz, center, poses with family members during an outing before her death in 2025. Resendiz’s mother said the 21-year-old sailor hoped to build a long career in the Navy.(Courtesy of Esmi Castle)
“She was trying to grow,” Castle said. “She was doing everything she could to get ready for promotion.”
Since her daughter’s death, Castle has become an outspoken advocate for military sexual violence victims, arguing that active-duty service members often lack meaningful avenues to seek accountability outside the military justice system.
One of her primary goals is creating a pathway for military sexual assault and violence survivors to pursue claims in civilian courts. Castle said victims are too often left with limited options when allegations are mishandled or ignored within the ranks.
Esmi Castle (center, pink jacket), the mother of slain Navy sailor Angelina Resendiz, joins military families and advocates in Washington, D.C., to push for reforms addressing sexual violence and accountability within the armed forces.(Courtesy of Esmi Castle)
“There’s no justice,” Castle said. “Victims are retaliated against. They get transferred. They get moved around.”
Castle recently traveled to Washington, D.C., with advocacy groups and other military families pushing for reforms. Through those efforts, she said she has met relatives of service members from multiple branches whose experiences convinced her the problem extends beyond a single case.
“Nothing’s changed,” Castle said. “We have statutes, and we have policies, and we have procedures that were implemented by Congress to protect service members from this type of violence. And nothing’s changed.”
An aerial view of Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia, where Angelina Resendiz and Jeremiah Copeland were stationed at the time of her death.(Reuters)
News Media has reached out to the U.S. Navy for comment.
Despite her criticism of the system, Castle said she does not harbor hatred toward Copeland. In fact, after the hearing, she spoke directly with him.
“I thanked him for telling the truth,” she said.
Castle also met with Copeland’s mother and grandmother, who attended the proceedings.
“We technically have all lost our kids,” Castle said.
Rather than expressing anger, Castle said she hopes Copeland uses the decades ahead of him in prison to change.
“He still can choose better,” she said, adding that she told Copeland that even while serving a lengthy prison sentence
A woman in Florida is facing serious charges after allegedly subjecting her 8-year-old daughter to harsh abuse and neglect. The woman, identified as 27-year-old Naseline Timouche, is accused of beating her child for no apparent reason and forcing her to consume food from the trash, reserving the household food for guests instead.
Naseline Timouche (Miami-Dade Corrections).
Authorities from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office intervened after meeting Timouche and her daughter, following a report detailed in a probable cause arrest affidavit. The allegations have led to charges of aggravated child abuse resulting in great bodily harm and child neglect against Timouche.
The young girl reportedly bore multiple scars and marks on her body. She informed deputies about her mother’s alleged actions, which included leaving her alone for long durations, sometimes overnight. According to the girl’s account, her mother would wake her up in the middle of the night without reason and assault her with a charging cord, leaving visible scars as evidence.
Additionally, the affidavit revealed further claims of the child being struck with kitchen implements such as a frying pan and spatula.
She also had been beaten with a frying pan and spatula, the affidavit stated.
“The victim stated to detectives that she is not allowed to eat in her residence because the food is for ‘guests,’” cops wrote. “Therefore she can eat expired foods or food from the trash.”
A witness said she met the victim about two months ago and thought something was wrong. The witness said she would feed the victim while letting her stay in her home. She said she saw the victim walking alone around her home on Friday night and took the girl to her house.
After being advised of her Miranda rights, Timouche allegedly admitted to hitting her daughter with a charging cord. She also admitted to returning home at 5 a.m. Saturday after being out all night and never calling 911 when she saw her daughter was missing, per the complaint.
“The defendant knowingly and willfully failed to provide her children with the care, supervision and services necessary to maintain the child’s physical and mental health that a prudent person would consider essential for the well-being of a child,” deputies wrote.
Timouche was arrested and taken to the Miami-Dade Jail, where she is being held without bond.
Rebuilding functional strength after the age of 60 involves focusing on a set of foundational movements that keep your body performing essential tasks effectively. These movements include squatting, pushing, pulling, hinging, lunging, and bracing. They form the cornerstone of functional fitness, helping you stand up from a chair, push yourself off the floor, pull towards objects, lift items, step with precision, and maintain core stability amidst everyday challenges.
The practicality of these exercises is what makes them indispensable. Squats assist with the motions of sitting and standing, while push-ups enhance your ability to press and stabilize. Deadlifts reinforce the hinge pattern necessary for lifting objects off the ground. Pull-ups develop your pulling ability, grip strength, and upper back muscles. Lunges ensure each leg remains independently strong. Meanwhile, forearm planks teach your core to support your spine and hips effectively.
I’m a proponent of incorporating these strength-building activities into daily routines because they foster genuine progress. Every exercise can be adjusted to match your current capabilities, allowing for gradual improvement. For instance, squats can start as chair squats, push-ups can be done against a counter, and pull-ups might begin as hangs, assisted reps, or controlled holds. What’s crucial is not the specific version but the execution. Clean repetitions, steady effort, and regular practice ensure these fundamental exercises deliver results.
The beauty of these movements is how practical they are. A squat helps with sitting and standing. Push-ups build the strength to press and brace. Deadlifts train the hinge pattern you use when lifting from the floor. Pull-ups build pulling strength, grip, and upper-back power. Lunges keep each leg strong on its own. Forearm planks teach your core to support your spine and hips.
I like this kind of daily strength work because it keeps training honest. You can scale every movement to your current level, then build from there. A squat can be a chair squat. A push-up can happen on a counter. A pull-up can start as a hang, assisted rep, or controlled hold. The version matters less than the quality. Clean reps, steady effort, and consistency make these basics work.
Think of this routine as your daily strength checklist. You’re not trying to bury yourself with volume. You’re giving your body regular practice in the patterns that help you move well, stay capable, and keep strength in the places that matter most.
Squat
Squats train your quads, glutes, hamstrings, hips, and core while reinforcing one of the most important movements for men after 60. Every time you sit down, stand up, climb stairs, or get out of a low chair, your body uses some version of a squat. Practicing the movement daily helps keep your legs strong and your hips and knees moving through a range you can control. Keep the reps smooth, own your depth, and make each squat feel strong from the floor up.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 2 to 3 sets of 8 to 15 reps. Rest for 45 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Chair squats, box squats, bodyweight squats, goblet squats.
Form Tip: Keep your knees tracking with your toes and press through your whole foot.
Push-Ups
Push-ups train your chest, shoulders, triceps, and core while teaching your body to stay strong from head to heels. This movement supports pressing strength for getting up from the floor, pushing doors open, bracing with your hands, and keeping your upper body capable. The push-up also scales well, which makes it a strong daily option. Use a wall, counter, bench, or floor based on the version that lets you move with control.
Muscles Trained: Chest, shoulders, triceps, core.
How to Do It:
Place your hands on the floor, a wall, a bench, or a sturdy, elevated surface.
Step your feet back until your body forms a straight line.
Brace your core and squeeze your glutes.
Lower your chest toward your hands with control.
Press through your hands to return to the starting position.
Repeat while keeping your body aligned.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 2 to 3 sets of 6 to 12 reps. Rest for 45 to 60 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Wall push-ups, incline push-ups, knee push-ups, full push-ups.
Form Tip: Keep your elbows angled slightly back and your hips level.
Deadlift
Deadlifts train your hamstrings, glutes, back, grip, and core while building the hinge pattern you use whenever you pick something up. After 60, a strong hinge helps with lifting groceries, picking something up from the floor, moving yard tools, or carrying heavier objects with greater confidence. The deadlift does not have to mean a heavy barbell. Dumbbells, kettlebells, bands, or even a light object from home can teach the same pattern as long as you keep the movement clean.
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and a weight in front of you.
Brace your core and soften your knees.
Push your hips back while keeping your back flat.
Grip the weight with both hands.
Drive through your feet and stand tall.
Lower the weight with control by hinging at your hips.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 2 to 3 sets of 6 to 10 reps. Rest for 60 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Kettlebell deadlifts, dumbbell RDLs, trap bar deadlifts, bodyweight hip hinges.
Form Tip: Keep the weight close to your body and let your hips lead the movement.
Pull-Ups
Pull-ups train your lats, upper back, biceps, forearms, grip, and core. Pulling strength matters for posture, shoulder health, carrying, climbing, and keeping your upper body strong as the years stack up. Full pull-ups are a high-level goal, and there are plenty of solid ways to build toward them. Dead hangs, assisted pull-ups, slow negatives, and chin-up holds all count because they train the same pulling pattern with a level you can control.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
Grip a pull-up bar with your hands about shoulder width apart.
Brace your core and keep your legs still.
Pull your shoulders down away from your ears.
Drive your elbows toward your ribs.
Pull your chest toward the bar.
Lower yourself with control.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 2 to 3 sets of 3 to 8 reps, or 10 to 20 second holds. Rest for 60 to 90 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Dead hangs, assisted pull-ups, banded pull-ups, chin-up holds, slow negatives.
Form Tip: Start each rep by pulling your shoulders down before bending your elbows.
Lunge
Lunges train your glutes, quads, hamstrings, hips, and core while each leg works on its own. Men over 60 need that kind of one-leg control for walking, stairs, getting out of the car, stepping around objects, and staying steady on uneven ground. Lunges also help your hips stay strong and coordinated. Use a shorter range, hold onto support, or start with reverse lunges if that gives you a better rep.
Press through your front foot to return to standing.
Complete all reps, then switch sides.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 2 to 3 sets of 6 to 10 reps per leg. Rest for 45 to 60 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Reverse lunges, assisted lunges, split squats, walking lunges.
Form Tip: Keep your front knee tracking with your toes and your weight centered over your front foot.
Forearm Plank
Forearm planks train your abs, obliques, glutes, shoulders, and deep core. Bracing strength ties everything together because your core supports your hips, spine, and shoulders during nearly every movement. A strong plank helps you hold better positions when you squat, deadlift, push, pull, carry, and walk. The goal is a strong, steady hold with good breathing, not a marathon set that turns sloppy.
Muscles Trained: Abs, obliques, deep core, shoulders, glutes.
How to Do It:
Place your forearms on the floor with your elbows under your shoulders.
Step your feet back into a plank position.
Brace your core and squeeze your glutes.
Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
Breathe steadily while holding tension.
Lower your knees when the hold is complete.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 2 to 3 sets of 20 to 45 seconds. Rest for 30 to 45 seconds between each set.
Form Tip: Keep your ribs down and your hips level from start to finish.
How to Build Daily Strength After 60
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Daily strength work should feel like practice with purpose. You’re training the patterns that keep men strong for real life: squat, push, pull, hinge, lunge, and brace. Keep the routine short enough to repeat, scale the movements to your ability, and focus on clean reps that leave you feeling better afterward.
Run through the big six patterns: Squat, push, pull, hinge, lunge, and brace, covering the main ways your body needs to produce and control force.
Scale every movement to match your body: Chair squats, incline push-ups, assisted pull-ups, light hinges, supported lunges, and shorter planks all work when the effort is honest.
Keep the volume manageable: One to three rounds can be plenty for daily work. Save harder efforts for the days your body feels ready for more.
Move with control: Smooth reps help your muscles stay engaged and keep your joints in better positions.
Progress gradually: Add a rep, extend a plank by a few seconds, lower your push-up incline, use a slightly heavier weight, or reduce assistance over time.
Strong after 60 is built through simple movements done well. Squat, push, pull, hinge, lunge, and brace often enough, and you’ll keep the foundation of functional strength working in your favor.
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Former reality television personality Spencer Pratt has been officially defeated in the Los Angeles mayoral race.
On Monday evening, at 7:55 pm ET, the Associated Press declared that progressive contender Nithya Raman will proceed to a runoff against the current Democratic Mayor, Karen Bass.
Pratt held the second position until Sunday when Raman overtook him, as California officials continued counting mail-in ballots. These ballots, which were eligible to be sent until 8 p.m. on Election Day, tend to favor more liberal and Democratic candidates.
Last Friday, President Donald Trump dispatched a senior Justice Department official to Los Angeles to oversee the vote count, falsely alleging that California Democrats were manipulating the election results.
Pratt, a registered Republican, injected some drama into the election, framing his campaign as a personal vendetta against Mayor Bass after losing his $3 million residence in the previous year’s Palisades fire.
He is an alum of the popular reality TV show, The Hills, where he met his wife, Heidi Montag.
Pratt got a boost from user-created AI videos and his own team’s creative ads, in which the reality veteran pledged to be a change agent to tackle the city’s massive homeless problem.
The Associated Press declared that Bass would advance to the November election on Tuesday night, but it took days to count the outstanding mail-in ballots to determine her opponent.
Spencer Pratt, a registered Republican running for Los Angeles mayor, addresses the press outside his watch party at a Los Angeles Mexican restaurant Tuesday night
Spencer Pratt’s wife Heidi Montag is seen departing Tuesday night’s election results watch party
Nithya Raman, a progressive member of LA’s City Council, became emotional during her Election Night remarks as she appeared to come in a distant third place
In California, the two top vote-getters moved on to a November runoff regardless of party.
On Election Night, Raman became emotional when addressing her supporters, as she appeared to be in a distant third place.
Pratt, on the other hand, voiced confidence that he would make the runoff race.
‘She knows it’s on,’ Pratt said of Bass when addressing reporters outside of Don Antonio’s, a Mexican restaurant, where he and Montag were holding a private watch party with family members and supporters.
‘I hope she’s ready. I literally could not be more excited,’ Pratt added.
In a Friday post, Pratt posted pictures of himself posing in front of the LA City Hall.
‘Patience,’ he told supporters.
But as more ballots got counted, Raman began to overtake the former reality TV star.
Spencer Pratt posted pictures of himself outside of LA City Hall on Friday and told his supporters ‘patience’ as the count continued to come in
Billy Bush speaks outside of Spencer Pratt’s election night watch party Tuesday as the votes were being counted
Journalists were told to wait outside Spencer Pratt’s election night watch party, so TV reporters were forced to do their live shots from the street
Supporter Gregg Donovan wore a top hat and held up a Spencer Pratt sign outside of Don Antonio’s
Comedian Heather McDonald attended Spencer Pratt’s election night party in Los Angeles Tuesday night
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She’s considered a much more threatening challenger to Bass, who took heat last year for being at an embassy cocktail party in Ghana when the fires were raging, according to the LA Times.
Democrats outnumber Republicans in LA County three to one.
Raman entered the mayoral race in February, just hours before the filing deadline, despite previously being a political ally of Bass.
She was backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, who saw success in New York City with the election of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who easily won the general election in November.
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Dr. Nancy Young, esteemed Dean of the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University. Nancy was not only a trailblazer in her field but also a beloved educator and an integral part of our university community. Her absence will be deeply felt, and her contributions cannot be overstated.
Dr. Young dedicated herself wholeheartedly to our institution and the dental profession she so passionately served. Her efforts in educating and inspiring future dental professionals were marked by an unwavering pursuit of excellence and a heartfelt warmth that touched the lives of many. Her legacy is woven into the fabric of Augusta University, and her impact on our educational mission and community will be lasting.
In times of loss, we find strength and comfort in the bonds we share. I urge everyone to connect with colleagues, friends, and neighbors throughout our campuses. Offer support, lend a listening ear, or simply be present for one another. This spirit of compassion and care is a testament to the culture that Nancy helped nurture during her tenure, as she guided our students, tended to patients, and supported faculty and staff.
We will keep the university community informed about memorial arrangements and ways to honor Nancy’s life and enduring legacy as details become available.
Karen and I extend our deepest condolences to Nancy’s family and all who cherished her. We hold them in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly challenging time and invite you to do the same.
May Nancy rest in peace and may her legacy of excellence and compassion continue to inspire us all.
In Newell Township, Illinois, a section of County Road 2750 East, located just east of Bismarck, is currently closed indefinitely. The closure is due to a significant sinkhole that emerged after recent flooding severely undermined the roadway.
Newell Township Highway Commissioner Tom Golden was on the scene addressing hazardous road conditions and setting up warning signs when he noticed an alarming crack. Concerned about the road’s integrity, Golden decided to investigate further.
Sam Presti, the general manager of the Thunder, offered strong support for center Chet Holmgren following his challenging performance against the Spurs in the Western Conference finals.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Presti emphasized Holmgren’s invaluable contributions, stating, “He impacts our success on numerous levels.”
Presti highlighted Holmgren’s achievements, noting that he was a first-time All-Star, ranked second in Defensive Player of the Year voting, and earned a spot on the All-NBA third team.
Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder goes up for the rebound during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals. NBAE via Getty Images
However, Holmgren’s scoring took a hit during the playoff series against the Spurs, plummeting from an average of 17.1 points per game to 10.7 points.
In the season’s pivotal game, Holmgren struggled, attempting only two shots and scoring four points in a challenging 33 minutes on the court.
Presti, however, isn’t “really that concerned about him.”
“This is a guy that is intrinsically motivated,” Presti added. “He doesn’t need people questioning him or things on the internet to drive his improvement. … He doesn’t need somebody to nudge him, he doesn’t need somebody to question him. It’s just kind of how he’s wired.”
The struggles against the Spurs weren’t just in the playoffs.
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein (55), Aaron Wiggins (21), and Chet Holmgren (7) watch the closing moments of their loss to the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of Game 7. AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez
Holmgren hit his yearly average of 17 points just once in the 11 games he played against San Antonio this season. Victor Wembanyama came off the bench in that one game after missing the previous 12 with an injury.
The second overall pick in the 2022 draft took at least nine shots in nine of 10 games leading up to the Western Conference finals. He hit that mark just twice against the Spurs.
Against the Lakers, when there was no Wembanyama, Holmgren averaged 20 points, 9.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks.
“We were sweeping our way to the Western Conference finals primarily because of his efforts in the [Laker] series,” Presti said.
An 18-year-old from Wisconsin received a life sentence on Friday for his involvement in the tragic murder of a 5-year-old boy from Milwaukee. This case, which resulted in changes to state legislation, has drawn significant attention.
Erik Mendoza, who was just 15 when the crime occurred, cannot apply for release for 50 years. In February, he admitted to charges including first-degree intentional homicide, concealing a body, and three counts of second-degree reckless endangerment, as reported by local news outlets FOX 6 and WISN.
“The gravity of the defendant’s actions cannot be overstated,” stated Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney Matthew Torbenson during the sentencing. “This is as severe and appalling as it gets.”
On October 25, 2023, Prince McCree was reported missing after his mother permitted him to play video games in the basement of their residence. The home was shared with David Pietura, who was also sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the crime. When Prince was not found later that day, his mother alerted the police, according to FOX 6.
Erik Mendoza is shown in a booking photograph.(Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office)
The following morning, authorities found the child’s body in a dumpster near North 55th Street and West Vliet Street, roughly a mile from his home, WISN reported.
Investigators said Mendoza admitted to choking McCree and striking him multiple times with a golf club, FOX 6 reported, citing court records.
Court records allege Mendoza and accomplice Pietura later disposed of the boy’s body. Surveillance video cited in court filings showed the pair carrying a white garbage bag through an alley on the day McCree disappeared, according to the outlet.
Prosecutors said Pietura initially told investigators he and Mendoza had gone for a walk. However, cellphone GPS data contradicted his account. Pietura later directed police to the location of McCree’s body, FOX 6 reported.
Prince McCree, 5, is shown in an undated family photo.(FOX 6)
Pietura pleaded guilty to first-degree intentional homicide and was sentenced to life in prison in 2024, according to FOX 6.
The case prompted the Prince Act, a Wisconsin law that broadened the state’s missing-child alert system to include cases that do not meet the criteria for an Amber Alert, WISN reported.
During Friday’s hearing, McCree’s parents delivered emotional victim impact statements.
“What I want to say is. I wish this guy would die and burn. No mercy. And I wish I could do it with my hands,” Darron McCree, Prince McCree’s father, told the court. “I’m a different person now. My life is my kid’s life.”
Jordan Barger, Prince McCree’s mother, said her “baby didn’t deserve anything.”
Darron McCree, the father of 5-year-old Prince McCree, attends the sentencing hearing for Erik Mendoza.(FOX 6)
“He was five. You were 15,” Barger said. “That’s a very, very big difference. And like I said, I’m just happy justice got served.”
Mendoza declined to address the court during sentencing.
The Milwaukee Police Department did not immediately respond to News Media’s request for comment.
