After receiving the Olympic medals, Hall Jr spoke of what it meant to him to receive these replacements: “I'm emotional, it's hard for me to put words together in this time. I would like to express my gratitude first and foremost.” Adding to the emotions of the moment, Hall Jr showed two gold medals from Atlanta 1996 and Athens 2004 that had melted in the fire and fused together. As part of the ceremony, Hall Jr also signed the Olympian Wall in Olympic House. Brisbane 2032Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski appointed Chair of Coordination Commission for Brisbane 2032 Dakar 2026Humphrey Kayange becomes Chair of the Coordination Commission for Dakar 2026 IOC NewsOlympic digital initiatives for Paris 2024 recognised at 2025 Webby Awards  LA28LA28 unveils comprehensive venue plan, showcasing world-class stadiums and iconic backdrops across the wider Los Angeles region The medals were presented to him by International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach during a ceremony at the Games ruling body's headquarters in Lausanne "Never before have 10 Olympic medals been replaced Probably because no one has lost 10 medals before I will do a better job at taking care of these "The realization through this process that outweighs any sense of loss is this word of solidarity and what it means which cannot be taken away." Hall represented the United States at the 1996 three silver and two bronze medals in Atlanta The 50-year-old was forced to leave the medals behind at his Pacific Palisades home during the fires which tore through the Los Angeles area "When we were reading your tragic story of losing your house and all your possessions and all your worldly properties this was going straight to our heart," Bach said Coach Steve: What the brash ex-swimmer learned about his career when he lost everything The wildfires killed at least 29 people and destroyed large sections of the Altadena and Pacific Palisades neighbourhoods in Los Angeles It is estimated to be the most expensive natural disaster in U.S Los Angeles will host the next summer Olympics in 2028 HOUSTON -- Golden State guard Gary Payton II won't play in Game 7 of the first-round playoff series Sunday night against the Houston Rockets because of an illness Warriors coach Steve Kerr provided details on how Payton was doing before the game Payton came off the bench in the first five games of the series before starting Game 6 He had 16 points in Golden State's 104-93 win in Game 3 Kerr was asked how Payton's illness will impact the team's rotations Sunday night "He's obviously been an important player for us in the series So we're actually going through it right now and trying to figure out lineup combos But it definitely opens up the door for more minutes for several different options Warriors guard Gary Payton II is out for Game 7 of his team's first-round series against the Houston Rockets with an illness according to a Sunday afternoon report from Anthony Slater of The Athletic has averaged 16 minutes per game this series scoring five points and pulling down three rebounds in the Rockets' 115–107 win three rebounds and 1.3 assists per game—slightly better numbers than his career averages Gary Payton II is out for Game 7 tonight with an illness He started Game 6 and has averaged 16 minutes for the Warriors in this series Payton's absence comes amid a turning-point moment for Golden State as a franchise The Warriors haven't advanced past the conference semifinals since 2022 and face an ascendant Houston team riding its best record in six years The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Visitation will be at Schultz Funeral Home A Graveside Service and Military Rites will be held at 11:00 a.m Low Moor. Iowa Hawkeye colors are welcome He Graduated from DeWitt High School and enlisted in the U.S Gary farmed his whole life and also worked for Dupont retiring after 35 years and he took great pride in working the land He especially enjoyed driving his Allis-Chalmers tractors often participating in local parades with them He also liked to try his luck now and then enjoying the occasional spin at the casino Also surviving is his special friend and companion Arrangements are in the care of Schultz Funeral Home Condolences may be expressed at www.schultzfuneralhomes.com Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Raymond Gary Osborne age 87 of Warrensville 2025 surrounded by his family at Margate Health and Rehab Center Raymond was a member of Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church and also attended Temple Baptist Church His strong faith guided him throughout his life and was evident in the way he treated others — with kindness Raymond had a deep love for the outdoors and found joy in life’s simple pleasures and tending to his fruit and vegetable stand at home His green thumb and friendly nature and would be remembered for his warm smile He dearly loved his family and was especially proud of his grandchildren whom he delighted in spoiling every chance he got He shared a close bond with his siblings and treasured the time spent with them Raymond was always ready to lend a hand or share a laugh and his presence brought comfort to those around him Brooklyn; also surviving are several nieces and nephews 2025  at 2:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Elder Lundy Finley Burial will follow in Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 pm Wednesday Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the family c/o Ashelawn Memorial Chapel NC 28640 or to Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery Fund Raymond Osborne will be deeply missed but lovingly remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing him Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Actor returns to York theatre where he started out 46 years ago after cementing status as one of UK’s greatest actors In the intervening four decades Oldman has steadily become one of the greatest actors of his generation whose versatility and intense performance style have earned him numerous accolades including an Oscar Today, he is one of the highest-grossing actors of all time (more than $11bn worldwide), and beloved by British audiences for his “standout” performance as Jackson Lamb the cantankerous manager of a team of defunct spooks in the Apple TV+ spy drama Slow Horses It’s no surprise that viewers are drawn to Lamb whose appeal lies in his fallibility: he is rumpled It’s exactly the type of offbeat role Oldman has spent his career perfecting “Because Gary is such an extraordinary actor he can convey that vast hinterland with the narrowing of his eyes or a shift in his posture There’s so much to reveal and explore with Lamb but Gary is happy to have it simmering in the background and then give us the occasional tantalising glimpse into the darkness of his past Often hailed as a “working-class hero” in an industry increasingly rife with Etonians and Harrovians was a welder and former sailor who left the family home and Gary’s mother was initially drawn to music but gravitated towards a career in acting after seeing Malcolm McDowell on stage He began studying with the Young People’s theatre in Greenwich while working odd jobs as a porter and a shoe shop assistant Oldman studied acting at the Rose Bruford College in Sidcup before a run of work with York Theatre Royal the Royal Court and the Royal Shakespeare Company he made his film debut in 1982 in Colin Gregg’s Remembrance and the following year he landed a starring role as a skinhead in Mike Leigh’s Meantime before rising to prominence with his portrayal of Sid Vicious in Sid and Nancy (1986) Gary Oldman alongside Chloe Webb and Kathy Burke in Sid and Nancy Photograph: Everett Collection Inc/AlamyPlaying the Sex Pistols’ bassist – a performance described by John Lydon as “bloody good” – showcased Oldman’s devotion to his characters (at one point he was taken to hospital after losing significant weight for the role) and led to other starring turns He was the playwright Joe Orton in Prick Up Your Ears (1987) and the titular Rosencrantz in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1990) He became the unofficial frontman of the “Brit pack” a fraternity of driven young British performers that included Colin Firth and Daniel Day-Lewis In 1991 Oldman starred in his first US blockbuster, playing Lee Harvey Oswald in Oliver Stone’s JFK. After that, the actor began to gain a reputation as Hollywood’s “psycho deluxe”: he was the titular Count in Francis Ford Coppola’s Dracula (1992) the violent pimp Drexl Spivey in the Tony Scott-directed Quentin Tarantino-written True Romance (1993) a sadistic prison warden in Murder in the First (1995) and a corporate tyrant in The Fifth Element (1997) he played a corrupt DEA officer in Luc Besson’s Léon: The Professional (1994) widely considered as one of the best villains and most corrupt cops in cinema history Oldman as Dracula Photograph: Columbia/AllstarAfter a fallow period in the early 2000s Oldman found himself back in the spotlight when he was cast in two major franchises in the film adaptations of JK Rowling’s books and the police commissioner Jim Gordon in Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy – a performance lauded by critics who increasingly regarded Oldman as one of the greatest actors never to have been nominated for an Oscar “[She] said: ‘Go out there and walk on the wire you’ve got to stand on the set and say: We shall fight you on the beaches.’ I thought: You’ve got a point there.” Oldman’s transformation into the wartime prime minister required 200 hours in the makeup chair Christopher Eccleston hailed Oldman’s Oscar win as “massive” for people from working-class backgrounds “Oldman is as fine an actor as Daniel Day-Lewis but Gary is not double-barrelled,” he said Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour. Photograph: Jack English/APOldman’s third Oscar nomination was for an eponymous role in Mank (2020) David Fincher’s paean to a past era of great American film-making He has previously expressed how difficult he found it to work without disguise on the film but I’m hiding because it’s all my baggage … so that was my problem,” he said Read moreWhile Oldman has been in several recent films including Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and Paolo Sorrentino’s Parthenope – released in the UK on Friday – Slow Horses has solidified his status as a national treasure “Working with Gary was an education and inspiration,” Smith said an intuitive genius with an incredible work ethic and a disarmingly generous spirit Every actor that joins the cast is in awe of him but he makes them feel welcome and puts them at ease.” Much like the character of Krapp, Oldman is reconnecting with his past when he steps on to the stage each night, carrying “the sense of an older man in conversation with his younger self” according to the Guardian’s review The actor has spoken of his desire to retire once Slow Horses ends which would make his return to York all the more serendipitous Krapp questions whether his “best years are gone” but it’s clear that Gary Oldman’s star is as bright as it ever was Gary Anderson retained the Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Grand Prix title with a comprehensive 8-0 victory over Andrew Gilding on Sunday evening Anderson ended his ten-year wait for a European Tour crown in last year’s Sindelfingen showpiece and the Scottish icon continued his love-affair at the Glaspalast with another memorable triumph The 54-year-old produced a clinical display on the outer ring to secure the £30,000 top prize punishing Gilding’s doubling woes to become the first player to successfully retain the European Darts Grand Prix Former UK Open champion Gilding squandered seven darts at double across the opening two legs and that set the tone for a one-sided final Anderson conjured up a sensational 141 checkout in leg four before following up an 84 finish on the bull with a brace of 14-darters to cap off a ruthless performance “I’m just glad that I can still come and play darts and compete with these boys,” declared Anderson who celebrates his third European Tour success “These youngsters that are coming through now Gian van Veen – darts is in a fantastic place.” Anderson also paid tribute to the capacity crowd inside the Glaspalast who roared the Scotsman on to his first big stage title since his victory in Sindelfingen just over a year ago “I’m a very proud Scotsman and I get a lot of support in Scotland but this has outdone them,” admitted the two-time World Champion It’s been a long time since I’ve had so much support.” Anderson began his campaign with an epic victory against Gian van Veen on Saturday averaging 110 and landing nine 180s to edge out the World Youth Champion in a dramatic finale After accounting for 2023 champion Rob Cross in the last 16 Anderson then won through another decider against Martin Lukeman before averaging 106 in his semi-final demolition of Dirk van Duijvenbode was denied in his bid to land a maiden European Tour title despite producing a series of dominant displays to earn the £12,000 runner-up prize “I did say earlier I was going to lift the trophy but Gary obviously had something to prove here today,” quipped world number 28 Gilding “In the last couple of European Tour events I went out in the first round Following back-to-back deciding-leg wins over Gabriel Clemens and Jonny Clayton Gilding produced his best-ever big-stage average to defeat Danny Noppert earlier in the day averaging 110.77 on his way to a 6-3 victory The Suffolk star continued his charge with a thumping 6-1 win over 2017 winner Peter Wright before closing out a resounding 7-3 success against Luke Woodhouse in the semi-finals Ross Smith and Michael Smith to advance to his first ranking semi-final of 2025 which provides a boost to his hopes of World Matchplay qualification Woodhouse was joined in the last four by a revitalised Van Duijvenbode who followed up his first big stage victory over Michael van Gerwen by averaging 111 in a 6-2 thumping of German number one Martin Schindler The Dutchman then survived four match darts in his quarter-final win over James Wade who reached the last eight alongside Grand Slam runner-up Lukeman as well as former World Champions Wright and Smith The PDC European Tour returns later this month as the Autotron in Rosmalen plays host to the Dutch Darts Championship from May 23-25 where reigning champion Josh Rock will be looking to retain the title Click here for match stats & results. Powered by Zoocha surrounded by his beloved wife and children after stubbornly meeting brain cancer head-on with strength and unshakable spirit — fighting with power and resolve until the very end As a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Gary was the eldest child of Glen Smith Ferguson and Janet Wheeler Ferguson he paved the way for his five younger siblings: Larry Ferguson Gary was full of life and energy — always the first one out the door to play with neighborhood friends He loved baseball and softball as a kid and went on to wrestle and play football in high school He had a beloved black Ford muscle car he loved to hot rod all over town His little sisters especially looked forward to getting picked up from school with the engine rumbling and the windows down A formative experience came early in life when his Uncle Glen took him horseback riding — sparking a lifelong love of horses that would become central to his identity Gary served faithfully in the Texas North Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Lorneta Hall in the Salt Lake City Temple where they were sealed for Time and Eternity and adventure celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary shortly before his passing — a testament to their enduring bond Gary and Lorneta were blessed with five children: Malesha Ferguson He was a proud grandfather to nine grandchildren: Jakob Brady (Cecelia Lynne) Ferguson His legacy extends to the next generation through his great-granddaughter Gary’s work ethic and curiosity took him through many meaningful chapters in his career earning his certification from Utah Technical College he worked as a ranch hand — including an internship at a private ranch and hands-on roles at two LDS Church ranches He also served as a vocational teacher for at-risk teens he found his truest calling as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor where he helped others find healing and strength His credentials included associate degrees in Beef Production and Business Management from Rick’s College bachelor’s degrees in AgriBusiness and General Business from Utah State University and a counselor certification from the University of Utah He and Lorneta were certified in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and worked together with patients — blending his passion for horses with his deep compassion for others Known for his willingness to help and teach anyone in need and a steady presence to those navigating life’s challenges particularly through his work in addiction recovery where he often shared the Serenity Prayer as a grounding tool: grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change Gary found joy and peace on horseback — whether in a dusty corral or high in the mountains He especially loved taking his kids and grandkids on rides sharing the rhythm of the trail and his passion for horses with each new generation all night movie nights and front room camping became treasured memories for the whole family Gary was also proud of his many chess sets and loved organizing family chess tournaments where strategy and playful competition brought everyone together and sharing a good dad joke or groan-worthy pun if you’re not square.” When answering the phone: “Ferg’s Morg — you stab ’em the kind that said everything without words Gary will be remembered for his warm heart The funeral service will follow Friday’s viewing located at: 1835 South Washington Fields Road Washington He will be laid to rest in the Washington City Cemetery following the funeral service donations can be made at McMillan Mortuary in St George The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks: “Our eternal gratitude to all the Doctors and caregivers in Salt Lake City and St And to the friends and family who provided us with meats The outpouring of love we’ve received is a true testament to the life of caring and compassion Gary lived.” Livestream of the funeral services may be accessed by going to the obituary at McMillan Mortuary and clicking the livestream link at the time of service Obituaries may be sent to obits@stgnews.com Email notifications are only sent once a day summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen Receive Sunday Local Offers Coupons from St Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account The father of two tells PEOPLE about navigating a difficult coparenting situation with TV cameras rolling Scattered thunderstorms during the evening brother-in-law Martin Racey and niece Shauna Bump Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Sign up today to receive email newsletters of local daily obituaries Have the latest food and drink articles delivered to your inbox every Thursday Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates Get the Register Star and Daily Mail E-edition delivered directly to your inbox Have the latest local news delivered every morning so you don't miss out on updates The NHL and Commissioner Gary Bettman are being called out for a strong postseason scheduling decision involving the Colorado Avalanche and their Game 7 The Colorado Avalanche refused to allow their year to end against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night, scoring 4 goals in the 3rd period in Game 6 of the series on home ice to force a decisive Game 7 on Saturday night back in Dallas fans on the Denver sports scene are going to have to have multiple viewing systems set up not only are the Avalanche battling Game 7 against the Stars on Saturday night but the NBA's Denver Nuggets are also playing a Game 7 of their own against the Los Angeles Clippers This was noticed by Denver sports analyst Will Petersen Game 7 presents a fantastic opportunity for ex-Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen, now with the Stars, to eliminate his old club. For Stars goalie Jake Oettinger, who battled against Rantanen many times, he's happy that the sides have switched This article first appeared on House of Hockey and was syndicated with permission customized to your favorite sports and teams the Department of Homeland Security has reinstated the F-1 visa status for all 23 UC Davis students and recent graduates whose status was terminated earlier in the month.  May issued the following statement today (April 5): we learned through our Services for International Students and Scholars unit that the federal government terminated the eligibility of many international students across the country to stay in the U.S seven students and five recent graduates have had their F-1 visas terminated Federal agents have not entered our campus and they have not placed any member of our community in custody The federal government has not explained the reasons behind these terminations We recognize that these actions are distressing for many in our campus 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younger self Just as in Samuel Beckett’s 1958 one-act play – a monologue which becomes an existential encounter with past selves and the many voices we incorporate within us across a lifetime So Beckett’s crabby writer ritualistically sits down on his 69th birthday to tape-record all that has come to be over his past year and then begins listening to the voice of his younger self – or selves – first with haughty judgment of the romantic he once was and then the yearning This is not only a one-man play but something of a one-man project for Oldman What could have been a disastrous vanity project is a startling piece of theatre up there with the best of the modern day Krapps He is surrounded by the accumulations of his past – books He climbs across a triangular heap of bric-a-brac to arrive at the desk and begin eating his bananas The set design faintly resembles Winnie’s “heap” in Happy Days (written three years later) and conveys the same sense that Krapp is trapped here in the detritus of his life’s hoardings In thrall … Oldman in Krapp's Last Tape Photograph: Gisele SchmidtOldman does not go down the Vaudeville route with the play’s tragicomic elements – such as the banana eating creaks of the desk in lieu of Krapp’s old joints and squeals of the word “spool” (is he delighting in the word or fending off the lonely quietness around him?) has the audience leaning into his every sound and movement We listen intently to his character listening to himself It is remarkable to build such intimacy in a space as big as this auditorium along with crisp sound design by Tom Smith the production features the same tape recorder used by Michael Gambon and John Hurt in their turns as Krapp as if alive – the only part of Krapp that remains vital as the mortal fades There is richness to Oldman’s voice – or voices – as he modulates his tone and delivery in the recordings to sound younger and there is a hypnotic lyricism to the descriptions of a past lover You feel Krapp’s alienation from this “other” man whose voice emanates from the tape – vigorous “The earth might be uninhabited,” says younger Krapp and the older man manifests the sentiment much more starkly The play makes for a negative kind of epiphany: Krapp’s intimations of mortality That it is an encounter with the past for Oldman too gives this exquisite show all the more punch At York Theatre Royal until 17 May But neither Rivers nor the Bucks could have imagined how much that lineup swap would pay dividends Trent scored 37 points, a playoff career high, and knocked down nine 3-pointers, matching Ray Allen for the most 3's in a playoff game in Bucks history to lead Milwaukee to a 117-101 victory a testament to my hard work and everything that I put into it," Trent said I watched him accomplish great things as a Buck It's a testament to just keep going and keep going." Indiana leads the series 2-1. Game 4 is Sunday night in Milwaukee. The Bucks avoided falling behind even further in this first-round series thanks to Trent providing some much-needed offense next to Giannis Antetokounmpo who also finished with 37 points on 14-of-19 shooting with 12 rebounds and six assists Antetokounmpo and Trent became the first Bucks duo to each score at least 35 points in a playoff game "It's almost like a fulfilling feeling," Trent said I sacrifice a lot of things going into this the cream always rises to the top and continue to keep working and it should showcase itself when the opportunity presents itself." Trent's performance helped power the Bucks during a critical third quarter when the team rallied from a double-digit halftime deficit to outscore the Pacers by 21 points Milwaukee's largest differential in a playoff quarter since the 2021 Eastern Conference finals Trent knocked down five 3's during the quarter and scored 18 points while his defense helped contribute to the Bucks holding the Pacers to 18 points in the quarter "We didn't get enough stops," said Haliburton who finished with 14 points and 10 assists That third quarter really came back to bite us." Trent's offensive output was much-needed, especially as the rest of the team struggled to find a rhythm for much of the game. Damian Lillard in his second game back in a month after recovering from a blood clot went 2-of-12 from the field for seven points but made some key contributions on the defensive end with two steals and two blocks "I've played in enough playoff games where I understand that it's just about finding a way to win," Lillard said but it's a work in progress and it's just a mental battle You got to keep finding a way however you could impact the game." Antetokounmpo urged the team to "be humble in victory." He recognized that the effort in Game 3 would be necessary for Game 4 if the Bucks wanted to extend this series further "They're not going away," Rivers said about the Pacers "They're going to play the same way and we got to come back and bring it again The Match of the Day presenter has been challenged again on his views on Gaza and Israel But can we really expect him to have no opinions about the outside world Of course the job of news outlets is to pick out headlines but it does appear almost no one has watched the whole programme. It’s essentially a nice wide-ranging interview covering the career of one of the best English footballers and football broadcasters of all time. Read moreWe learn that his parents weren’t that pushy that his life changed after that hat-trick against Poland in ‘86 He discusses Diego Maradona and the state of that pitch at the Estadio Azteca the terrible foul on Glenn Hoddle just before Barry Davies talks us through one of the greatest goals of all time: “You have to say that’s magnificent.” his incredibly moving testimony about almost losing his son to leukemia He talks about being thrust into the Grandstand presenter’s chair when Des Lynam was at Aintree the day the Grand National was abandoned because of a bomb scare and explains that those lines whenever England are knocked out of a major tournament are off the cuff There’s hilarious footage of him running away from paps half his age to catch a train during the Match Of the Day debacle But then comes the headline-grabbing stuff: on being stood down from Match of the Day that Friday in 2023, on signing a letter to have a Gaza documentary put back on iPlayer and ultimately on whether the BBC wanted him to leave Depending on your political allegiance this is just one big BBC circle jerk or Lineker has taken Auntie to the cleaners Narrator with no body language qualifications: he didn’t Take an unfortunate alt-right YouTube adventure and you find Dan Wootton calling it “extraordinarily delusional and out of touch” – while repeatedly calling the BBC the British Bashing Corporation before advertising a body cleansing Hot Chocolate for what seems like an eternity Over on GB News Patrick Christys wonders why Rajan didn’t ask Lineker whether he supports Hamas Presumably because it would be a monumentally stupid waste of a question I’m not sure Lineker does that. He appears very sympathetic to the BBC bosses who have to make difficult editorial decisions. But he remains adamant that he was right to sign the letter to have Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone reinstated on the iPlayer despite the 13-year-old narrator’s dad being a Hamas official Can the wrong messenger still tell you the right message “I think you let people make their own minds up,” Lineker said It’s incredibly moving … I think [the BBC] just capitulated to lobbying that they get a lot.” The word lobbying is problematic, inadvertently invoking the trope of some secretive cabal of Jewish people pulling the strings behind the scenes. But Lineker appears to take the rational view that the 7 October massacre was abhorrent but that history didn’t begin on that date And it is incorrect to see all criticism of the Israeli state as antisemitic my family changed our name because of antisemitic threats in the 80s Free daily newsletterKick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football I think Lineker and I share pretty much the same political space The comparisons are obvious aside from his vastly superior football ability vastly more successful broadcasting career especially at the BBC (although who doesn’t remember Lunch with Max on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire But as someone with an (albeit much smaller) platform the question of which subjects to speak about on social media and on air are interesting My impression from broadcasting across the BBC Sky and TalkSport among others over the past 23 years is that most bosses would prefer you just talked about sport – although I’ve never been told what to say or perhaps more importantly what not to say Just keeping numerous TV channels or radio stations on air is hard enough before worrying about what your presenters have tweeted or said on air I had a producer once say: “Can we not talk about domestic violence today I was once co-hosting a radio show with a former professional footballer the former Australia international Craig Foster on air to raise awareness of a campaign to free a footballer from a Thai jail from where he was due to be extradited to Bahrain on false charges My co-host’s response: “I’m not really into those things.” Human rights do we expect people in sport to have no view on the outside world being humans in the world like everyone else Lineker has never talked about Brexit or the plight of the Palestinian people before introducing Jonathan Pearce at Selhurst Park for Crystal Palace v Bournemouth Perhaps it’s no surprise that one woke snowflake lefty agrees with another one but in this interview he comes across as a guy who is good at what he does and cares about other people It actually feels so dramatically uncontroversial Match of the Day will be fine without him – it is in the hands of three brilliant broadcasters Perhaps now people will leave Lineker to do his podcasts rather than obsessing about every tiny little thing he did yesterday the Warriors will be unexpectedly down a player If the Golden State Warriors are going to keep their season alive with a Game 7 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday, they will have to do so without one of their best defensive players. Warriors wing Gary Payton II has been ruled out for Game 7 with an illness, per a report Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area was added to the injury report and listed as questionable earlier in the day It seems he has been unable to recover in time to play Gary Payton II is now OUT tonight for Game 7 because of an illness @NBCSWarriors This is the third time this series that a Warriors player has been sidelined by an unexpected ailment in Houston Brandin Podziemski was seriously limited in Game 2 against the Rockets by an infection that caused severe gastrointestinal problems He only played 14 minutes and was abysmal on the floor Jonathan Kuminga was out for Game 5 with a migraine that popped up on the day of the game Payton is a dominant on-ball defender on the perimeter and an excellent slasher While a scorching hot shooting stretch earlier in the season was cut short by an injury he has remained a key rotation piece when healthy Payton has averaged 6.5 points and 3.0 rebounds per game on 57.4% shooting from the field (32.6% from three) shooting Payton has averaged 6.3 points and 2.3 rebounds per game on 50% shooting from the field (40% from three) Leave condolences here  - Flamm Funeral Home He was surrounded by all eight of his children and passed peacefully at his home in the Burton area of Rexburg to Melvin Pratt Griffeth and Lois Sylvia Daines where his family farmed and his dad taught school He graduated from Preston High School in 1956 and remained close to his classmates throughout his life Gary received a full-ride scholarship to run track for BYU and graduated in 1960 He had a very successful track career at BYU traveling all over the country and to Europe He was awarded the BYU Athlete of the Year in 1960 Gary loved to tell stories and remembered every detail of every track meet he would tell the story of seeing a beautiful redhead coming out of the Joseph Smith building where Gary attended Physical Therapy school at Los Angeles Children’s Hospital where he received a master’s degree in public health The couple with their first three children moved to Rexburg where Gary began teaching at Ricks College Gary and Carol were active in the Church of Jesus Christ and Gary served as a counselor in the Ricks College 5th Ward under Bishop Harold Nielson He was then called to be Bishop of that student ward and made lifelong friendships with the members of that bishopric and the students Gary established the Health Science department at Ricks College and taught until 2000 He initiated the adaptive PE program so students with physical disabilities could fulfill their PE requirements He was instrumental in hundreds of students’ acceptance into professional programs throughout the country Gary launched the first Physical Therapy practice in Rexburg Contracting with Madison Memorial Hospital his first office was in the basement of the original brick hospital at the east end of Main Street and began seeing patients in the evenings after a full day of teaching Gary served as President of the Idaho Physical Therapy Association on the State Board of Medicine He contracted Physical Therapy services in Ashton and with multiple Home Health agencies and skilled nursing facilities Gary treated every patient like it was his honor to help them and gave his best to each of the thousands of patients he treated Gary loved the outdoors and spent countless hours hunting and on horse rides with his brother Melvin and any who wanted to ride with them and many young men church groups remember these rides There was always plenty of licorice and usually a stop because “There is never a bad time for ice cream” and Gary and Carol built their first home in 1971-1972 with help from many friends and Ricks College colleagues They loved the Hibbard ward and the lifelong friends they made there But the state put Highway 20 through the corner of their 40 acres the family moved to a beautiful property in Burton on the Texas Slough He loved the Book of Mormon and often taught from those well-worn pages He served in every call and calling he was asked but his true character was shown in the way he cared for our mother Carol taking care of her every need for the last several years of her life Gary was preceded in death by his wife Carol Lynne Garner Griffeth his parents Melvin Pratt and Lois Sylvia Daines Griffeth His children; Alicia Siddoway (Duane) of Rigby and Dallin Griffeth (Justin Howell) of Salt Lake City Utah; 30 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren with two more nearly due © 2015 - 2025 EastIdahoNews.com LLC He now has all five golds, all three silvers and both bronzes back in his possession again, after the International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach presented him with replicas Monday during a ceremony at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland. In a phone interview with The Times, Hall admitted he got “emotional” at the ceremony over what he considers to be a tremendous gesture by one of the largest governing bodies in sports. “Just the appreciation — ‘one of our own’ was kind of the sense that I was embraced with,” Hall said. “When tough times happen, you find out who your friends are. And to see this response from the highest level of sport, it makes you feel special. It makes you feel supported, which is so needed at this time. And with the rebuilding process and dealing with incredible loss, that value is tremendous. Sports fled his Pacific Palisades home with his dog and three other items He was unable to go back for his 10 medals The measurement of our value is how much do we help others and to be on the receiving end of help and support is both humbling and inspiring.” Hall kept the medals in a fireproof safe — “I’ve got to check the warranty on that because it definitely was not fireproof,” he joked — in his bedroom closet bringing them out to help inspire children and aspiring athletes during appearances and speaking engagements When massive wildfires struck the area Jan Hall was unable to retrieve the medals before fleeing to safety at his sister’s house in Encinitas he returned to the site where his house had stood and found the safe amid the rubble Hall was able to open it but was “disappointed” at what he found inside “It was basically a pool of melted metal — you know some combination of watches and jewelry and cuff links and Olympic medals inside that safe,” Hall said “It was all kind of pooled together in one big blob these half-medals that kind of melted together and he politely declined and told me that I should keep that one holds up a blob of melted metal that used to be one or more of his Olympic medals next to one of the replacement medals he received from the IOC on Monday in Lausanne (Denis Balibouse / pool / AFP via Getty Images) He added: “There was another medal I may donate that one to the Olympic Museum” in Lausanne California In this interactive photo gallery, see the cleanup process for the Palisades and Eaton fires. “I think everybody who lived in that area loved that area. It just isn’t there anymore,” Hall said. “So this is the recovery process and it’s going to take time. This business that I had is dependent on families and kids being in the area. Those that I know and have spoken too, even those whose houses didn’t burn down, a lot of them are moving out because it’s just such a toxic environment. I love L.A. and it’s dire circumstance that’s forced me out, so it’s not goodbye.” One “silver lining” to the situation, Hall said, is that his 17-year-old son Charlie got to be with him when he received his new medals “because he didn’t get to see the first ones being won.” “Being able to share this experience with him means the world to me,” Hall said. Chuck Schilken is a sports reporter on the Fast Break team. He spent more than 18 years with the Los Angeles Times’ Sports Department in a variety of roles. Before joining The Times, he worked for more than a decade as a sports reporter and editor at newspapers in Virginia and Maryland. High School Sports Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map Gary Owen is opening up about the not-so-funny fallout from a joke he made about infidelity and how it ultimately played a surprising role in his divorce from ex-wife Kenya Duke During a recent interview with comedian Andrew Schulz the longtime comedian revisited an old clip from a prior appearance on Schulz’s show where he’d said he had been “happily married for 16 years.” However when Schulz asked how many of those years he’d been faithful Owen choked on his drink and laughed it off Owen says that moment came back to haunt him his ex-wife brought the tape up during one of their hearings as evidence even though the moment was meant to be a comedic bit RELATED: Gary Owen Breaks His Silence To Wendy Williams About His Divorce From Kenya Duke Owen also shared what he says really drove the couple apart, noting that it wasn’t just the infamous joke. The “Think Like a Man” star said that for the last six years of their 20-year marriage, they were only intimate three times. “I don’t know what people think a marriage is supposed to be, but that ain’t it,” he said, hinting at deep emotional and physical disconnect long before the public fallout. Though Owen insists the viral moment was “organic” and still makes him laugh, he’s also clear on one thing: the line between comedy and real life can get blurry, and sometimes the punchline lands in court. With the oldest core among the remaining teams in the NBA Playoffs (based on minutes played) the Warriors are aiming to get out of the first round having suffered Game 5 and Game 6 losses -- watching their 3-1 lead diminish The young, No. 2-seeded Houston Rockets are aiming to complete their series comeback and knock the Warriors out of the playoffs altogether Something that has posed issues for Golden State has been Ime Udoka's insertion of Steven Adams into the Warriors' lineup Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after a play against the Houston Rockets at Chase Center Changes could be on the horizon for Steve Kerr's squad and rotation in Game 7. Expect Kevon Looney to be on the hardwood more. Jonathan Kuminga could be utilized again Regardless, everything is on the line for the Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler-led squad One key Warrior could be out of the matchup Injury report before Warriors-Rockets Game 7Gary Payton II -- who is a key member of the Warriors' rotation -- has been deemed questionable ahead of Game 7 the Rockets remain without Jock Landale and Jae'Sean Tate Heading into the final matchup of the lone first-round series yet to be decided the Warriors are in Houston as 2.5-point underdogs 7-seeded Warriors got up 3-1 on the Rockets and Kerr's squad has been unable to close out the series The winner of the two sides will advance to a second-round matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, as they knocked off the No. 3-seeded Los Angeles Lakers in the first round this game will ride on the ability of Curry and Butler to rise to the occasion and win the game the Rockets have figured out the Warriors in terms of rotation and on the hardwood Golden State has what Houston doesn't Gary Hall Jr., a 10-time Olympic champion, lost his Olympic medals earlier this year in the wildfires that raged throughout Southern California The fires burned down a house he was renting in Pacific Palisades But he recently received 10 replica medals from IOC President Thomas Bach to replace them during what Hall Jr called an "emotional" ceremony at Olympic House in Lausanne it's hard for me to put words together in this time I would like to express my gratitude first and foremost," Hall said "I cannot thank the Olympic Movement enough for their support through this very difficult time "Their realizations through this process that outweigh the sense of loss and that is this word of solidarity and what it means: the value of friends outweighs the value of objects it cannot be lost and what is inside of us consumerism and you realize when you lose everything how little of it you truly need." won back-to-back gold medals in the men's 50-meter freestyle at the 2000 (Sydney) and 2004 (Athens) Olympics He also won three golds as a member of Team USA's relay teams in 1996 (Atlanta) He also won three silvers and two bronzes during his Olympic career "It was worse than any apocalypse movie you’ve ever seen and 1,000 times worse," Hall told the Sydney Morning Herald of the fires earlier this year showed two of his gold medals that had been fused together after melting in the fire Reach Jeremy Cluff at jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff. Support local journalism: Subscribe to azcentral.com today Illinois to Howard and Anne (Gustafson) Gunn Gary graduated from Rochelle Township High School in Rochelle He was married to Sheron Gustafson on September 8 Gary worked for Edward Hines Lumber Company for 14 years in Kirkland Illinois as a plant manager in the door division Teresa (Dave) Carter and Tina Fleck; 4 grandchildren Submit A Story or Press Release: DrydenWire@gmail.com Advertising QuestionsGeneral QuestionsDrydenWire Insider Questions Dear Reader,Unfortunately our comment platform isn\'t available at the moment due to issues with our paywall and authentication vendor After all of swimming great Gary Hall Jr.'s Olympic medals were destroyed in the Los Angeles fires he set an unexpected record replacing them at IOC headquarters LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — After all his Olympic medals were destroyed in the Los Angeles fires set an unexpected record replacing them at IOC headquarters Monday Ten Olympic medals awarded to one athlete on the same day “I’ll do a better job of taking care of these,” Hall Jr quipped receiving the new set of five golds three silvers and two bronzes earned swimming for the United States at three Summer Games from 1996 to 2004 The originals burned four months ago at his home in the Pacific Palisades area of the city that will host the next Summer Games in 2028. Replacing them by presenting 10 at the same time was “a unique ceremony,” said International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach “I don’t think that it happened ever before and I hope it will never have to happen again,” Bach told Hall Jr “We hope also to give you a moment of relief and joy which will help you now in the further process to get over what you had to go through with this tragedy.” spoke with emotion about being supported by family former teammates and old Olympic rivals like Australia stars Ian Thorpe and Michael Klim “Having friends and family I am a very lucky man,” he said “The support that I was offered from the athletic community has buoyed me through the darkest of nights.” He brought with him to Switzerland a deformed gold medal later recovered from the home he fled with his dog said of the burned gold at the Olympic ceremony “The value of friends outweighs the value of objects consumerism and you realize when you lose everything it cannot be burned and it cannot be lost.” Thorpe was among the first people to contact Hall Jr who was part of the Australian 4x100-meter freestyle team that took gold ahead of the U.S “That is what this (Olympic) family is about — rivals and friends I can’t thank the Olympic movement enough for their support through this very difficult time." AP Olympics at https://apnews.com/hub/2024-paris-olympic-games The Firebird-toting Blackstar endorsee's name has been mentioned ever since he recorded a track for B.B he explains why he was always playing for keeps attracting millions of views in only a short time his daughters were so touched by Toby’s tribute that they flew him to Memphis where he played in BB King’s club on the city’s famous Beale Street he’s since appeared on UK TV many times won an Olivier Award as part of the cast of the West End production of School Of Rock and appeared on US TV’s Ellen DeGeneres Show he won the Bob Harris Emerging Artist gong at the 2025 UK Americana Awards in London We caught up with Toby at the end of last year when he was on the road with Jools Holland “Well, it’s kind of been a long old journey. I grew up in a household full of instruments and I could have gone down any rabbit hole, let’s say. Because we had pianos, my mum had violins, dad had a full drum kit set up, we had guitars, we had basses That was my first thing and with drums you can tap anywhere just drumming on the desk and annoying everyone But the neighbors weren’t so keen on that So there needed to be a shift change.” “There was a ukulele that my grandma had bought me It was a little green thing with palm trees all over it and that was my first go at a stringed instrument “I got so obsessed with it that I felt sick if I didn’t have it like I couldn’t let it leave my side And I just got more fascinated by the whole process of a stringed instrument.” When did the six-string guitar make its first appearance in your life “I got my first six-string when I was about six years old and I’d seen all these videos of guitarists pop up on the emerging YouTube of the time and seeing Slash with his big hair and this big Les Paul And I thought it was the coolest thing in the world And I thought it was the coolest thing in the world!  “I remember there was a video of Gary Moore and he played Red House on this Fiesta Red Strat and I thought it was just the most incredible thing to the point where I’ve watched it more times than I care to admit “And so then came the want of guitars and guitars and guitars I decided it was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life because I didn’t really know life without it I haven’t put my guitar down.” who else numbered among your early influences “I think a lot of people assumed that I went into blues through Robert Johnson and the early Delta blues stuff whereas I came in from a completely different angle I loved early rock ’n’ roll: I loved Buddy Holly and my dad would always have it playing around the house and so I was always surrounded by every form of music “I think the bit that was very apparent to me was that whether it was a solo in a Deep Purple song or even some early rock ’n’ roll or whatever I could hear that there was a similarity between all of them and that it stemmed from the blues So I went through just listening to everything “I was never that kid that played video games on computers My whole computer life would be looking on YouTube So I guess my start into bands was seeing music videos you’ve got your live stuff and then you’ve got your more storyboarded stuff but I was fascinated by everything in terms of the music side of things because it was putting a story to the music The only sad reality of it was I was the only one at school that really enjoyed music for what it was “It made me feel like I wanted to be part of that energy and part of that vibe And obviously the only way to do that is to play the music and be part of a band And that was kind of where the obsession began “I would spend my whole day at school sat in an English lesson or a maths lesson waiting to get home to get on the laptop to listen to these bands But the only sad reality of it was I was the only one at school that really enjoyed music for what it was A lot of people saw music in a different light I saw it as something that I wanted to do for the rest of my life “I had a little iPod and my dad pre-set it with a load of songs that went from everything from Sum 41 to Ronny & The Daytonas and all these crazy But I think that really opened my mind to all types of music because the genre base in my family was just so large.” tell us about your love for Gibson Firebirds “It wasn’t particularly any guitar player that made me want a Firebird and at that point I hadn’t really played one that much – I just loved the shape And so I had a couple of newer Firebirds before I could get my hands on the one I have now The story behind this particular guitar is a very long-winded one so I’ll try to keep it as concise as possible… “I had a ’61 SG Special and a ’59 ES-125, and so I played the SG for a bit and I loved the ES but it felt like you really had to work to get the tone out of them So I started trailing on eBay to see what I could find and I found a ’76 Gibson Explorer with a set of P-90s in it This is great!’ We came to a deal and I ended up with this Firebird it hadn’t been restrung in about 20 years put a new set of strings on it and recorded a whole album on it because it was just amazing “When we were at [the seller’s] place he told me that he’d sold vintage Firebirds and stuff in the past and he bought out this new Custom Shop case he’s got a Custom Shop Firebird or something in it.’ And he said ‘It’s a ’64 [Firebird] V I’ve had loads of people ask me to sell it And I want it to go to a home where it’s not going to sit in a collection and it’s going to be used…’ “So [long story short] I sold [my old Volkswagen Beetle] and I went back to Mick ‘Can I buy it?’ And I made him the promise that I would always “And I’ve used it at every gig ever since It’s flown to every country I’ve been to and I’ll never I never thought I’d have a favorite guitar but I would be wrong if I said that this wasn’t it because every time I pick it up “It’s a Blackstar St James and it’s bright red, so it’s definitely the striking-looking amp on stage But I’ve been working with Blackstar for about four or five years now; they’ve been incredible to work with They came to me a couple of years ago and said would you be interested in working together on a collaboration and doing a signature amplifier?’ I couldn’t believe how they managed to get 50 watts out of this thing that kind of just weighed nothing “And so they were telling me about how they changed the transformer out for a switch mode power supply and [invited me to] try the weight between my HT-20 and [the St James] “And it’s like my HT-20 head weighed about as much as the whole stack And what I couldn’t believe is how they managed to get 50 watts out of this thing that kind of just weighed nothing I’m a bit of a sucker for reverb and it’s got a good reverb channel It’s been an incredible workhorse.” David MeadWith over 30 years’ experience writing for guitar magazines including at one time occupying the role of editor for Guitarist and Guitar Techniques David is also the best-selling author of a number of guitar books for Sanctuary Publishing As a player he has performed with blues sax legend Dick Heckstall-Smith played rock ’n’ roll in Marty Wilde’s band duetted with Martin Taylor and taken part in charity gigs backing Gary Moore An avid composer of acoustic guitar instrumentals you will then be prompted to enter your display name ‘Do you want to play with Joe?’ Before I could say ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ he brings Joe over and tells him ‘Jason wants to play a set’”: Jason Sinay on jamming with Joe Bonamassa – and why his early sessions with Mike Campbell were a struggle but essentially it’s an instrument that belongs to the 20th century in many ways what can you do to try to reinvent that vocabulary to make it seem relevant?”: Steven Wilson on the making of a cosmic prog epic Free Eddie Van Halen mini-documentary explores the origins of Eruption and his two-hand tapping technique – and it’s partly narrated by the man himself that melted during the wildfires in Los Angeles that destroyed his home earlier this year while holding a replica of the Olympic medal that IOC President Thomas Bach presented to him during a ceremony at the Olympic House in Lausanne Switzerland — After all his Olympic medals were destroyed in the Los Angeles fires The originals burned four months ago at his home in the Pacific Palisades area of the city that will host the next Summer Games in 2028 while wearing the replica Olympic medals that IOC President Thomas Bach presented to him during a ceremony at the Olympic House in Lausanne Two replica Olympic medals that IOC President Thomas Bach presented to American swimmer Gary Hall Jr that melted during the wildfires in Los Angeles that destroyed Hall's home earlier this year during a ceremony at the Olympic House in Lausanne I can’t thank the Olympic movement enough for their support through this very difficult time." The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez played well and managed to get their names on the scoresheet while Romeo Lavia put in a terrific shift in midfield Without a doubt, Lavia was one of Chelsea’s top performers in that crucial victory over Arne Slot’s side But again, there were many good displays on the afternoon at Stamford Bridge, which will delight Enzo Maresca While Lavia really did impress, for former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville Maresca had hoped that Palmer would score soon and the attacking midfielder managed to do just that against Liverpool But Neville liked what he saw from him well before his penalty went in Speaking on Sky Sports Neville said: “Some players are just a joy when you watch them He also went on to add while commentating for Sky: “Palmer’s change of pace has been a real feature today He has been the best player on the pitch by an absolute street.” Palmer’s spot-kick saw him end a goal drought that had lasted four months. It was his 15th Premier League goal of the season and Maresca will now be hoping that there is more to come His side have another massive game in the top flight next who are also fighting for a spot in the top five Neville is certainly right to heap praise on Palmer The numbers show that he did indeed have a really good game against Liverpool For example, according to Sofascore the England international registered four key passes and created one big chance He also hit the woodwork once and had five shots in total Nicolas Jackson did not have the best game and probably reminded everyone why Chelsea could do with another striker Chelsea are currently chasing Liam Delap so the Ipswich Town player is one option to come in and share some of the burden with Jackson Gary Neville looked worse for wear on Saturday evening(Image: JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)Gary Neville was able to let his hair down as he danced into the early hours during David Beckham's birthday bash And the former full-back was treated to a special three-course meal by chef Clare Smyth at the three Michelin star restaurant While florists had been seen arriving earlier in the day with white and pink peonies as well as green foliage to decorate the venue ahead of the arrivals Neville was then snapped looking worse for wear as he snogged his wife Emma Hadfield finishing off her look with some high-heels Gary Neville shared a kiss with his wife Emma Hadfield(Image: JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)Article continues belowAnd after the pair embraced Neville appeared to spot the snapper and acted up to the camera the ex-United captain appeared to stumble and he looked to catch his balance Neville and Beckham were both part of the Class of 92 at Old Trafford and have been close friends for decades Neville was even the best man when the Beckham's tied the knot in Ireland in 1999 Gary Neville was at David Beckham's 50th birthday party(Image: JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)Neville paid a heartfelt tribute to his pal on social media Stand still today for once and reflect on everything you have achieved and done in these first 50 years of your life laughed and cried but had the most incredible times together I can still see our mums and dads in the crowd Everything you’ve done has come through humility I’m proud of you and more importantly trust you with my life Neville was just one household name in attendance as Gordon Ramsay the show was truly stolen by Victoria Beckham Gary Neville enjoyed his night out in London(Image: JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)Victoria donned a stunning white gown as spectators rained their necks to catch a glimpse of the pop star the celebrations were overshadowed by the absence of their eldest son Brooklyn - and his wife Nicola Peltz - following rumours of a feud Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star Football email newsletter From the latest transfer news to breaking stories Simply click on this link then provide your email address and that's it You'll receive an email with all of the top football stories You can also sign up for our sport email, Off the Ball, for all the latest darts, boxing, snooker, F1 stories and more, right here A source told The Sun: "David is heartbroken but putting a brave face on it. Tonight is all about celebration and love, and he is swimming in it. "Brooklyn actually informed his parents a while ago that he and his wife, Nicola, would not be attending but, of course, David and Victoria desperately hoped he would change his mind." He attended Victory Rural school until the 8th grade and then Green City High School 1952 he joined the United States Air Force He built and operated Lunsford Brothers Derby Service Station from 1963-1976 with his dad and brother He then started work at Kirksville Regional Center in 1976 retiring after 20 years in January of 1997 He then married Wanda Kellison February 20 Gary was preceded in death by: His parents; wife Brody and Kasey; Doug and Amanda Lunsford & Son Madison; A niece Debbie McClure and her children MacKenzie Hubbard and Dalton McClure; Two step-sons Ron Kellison of Kirksville and Rod Kellison and wife of Lake Jackson Gary’s hobbies were playing base guitar in local bands and The Sunshine Band for 10 years 2025 at Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home in Green City A visitation is scheduled for one hour prior memorial contributions are suggested to the VFW Adair Post 2508 TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need Local country singer Gary Pratt loves to write songs but he couldn’t pass up “Red Barn,” his latest single which was penned by veteran Nashville writer Jason Patrick Matthews (who has worked with Luke Bryan and Billy Currington) “It reminded me of the red barn on my great grandfather’s farm,” Pratt said even the Silverado mention — it all hit home Plus my duet partner Kate Szallar and her husband actually have a red barn and a Silverado which has been recorded over the past 18 months with Nashville producer Adam Ernst and engineer Douglas Kasper of Tonic Studios in McKeesport filled TribLive in on what else we should know about his music: Band members: Gary Pratt (vocals); Kate Szallar (vocals); Keith Taylor (keyboards); Dave Flodine (guitar); Dave Molter (bass); Ryan Lucotch (drums) Founding story: After writing his first song at 10 and starting his first country band at 16 Pratt has performed in local bands Blue River and C.C He’s opened for acts such as Dwight Yoakam “Something Worth Remembering,” earned awards for Songwriter Of the Year and Emerging Artist of the Year from the International Singer/Songwriter’s Association Releases: “Something Worth Remembering,” 2021 album Next shows: Pratt and Szallar will be performing as a duo throughout the spring and summer: 8 p.m May 17 at Hillbilly’s in Donegal; 6 p.m May 29 at the Palace Theatre courtyard kickoff concert in Greensburg How to find them: More information about the band can be found at his website Other Pittsburgh area musicians to check out: Andy Davis Favorite pizza shop: Baldy’s in Greenburg Mike Palm is a TribLive digital producer who also writes music reviews and features. A Westmoreland County native, he joined the Trib in 2001, where he spent years on the sports copy desk, including serving as night sports editor. He has been with the multimedia staff since 2013. 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