NEW YORK (AP) — Former Boston Celtics participant Glen “Massive Child” Davis was sentenced Thursday to 40 months in a federal jail for his participation in a scheme New York prosecutors mentioned defrauded an insurance coverage plan for NBA gamers and their households of greater than $5 million.

Greater than 20 individuals have been convicted within the case, lots of them onetime NBA gamers who submitted fictitious dental and medical claims to the NBA Gamers’ Well being and Profit Welfare Plan. A jury discovered Davis and former Detroit Pistons guard Will Bynum responsible in November.

Davis could have three years of supervised launch after he serves his time period, and he has been ordered to pay $80,000 in restitution. Davis’ lawyer, Sabrina Shroff, declined to remark. Bynum was sentenced final month to 18 months in jail and three years of supervised launch and in addition should pay $182,224 in restitution.

Prosecutors mentioned docs and dentists working with the gamers created fraudulent invoices that have been submitted to the supplemental insurance coverage plan for reimbursement.

Davis was discovered responsible of well being care fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to make false statements and conspiracy to commit well being care and wire fraud.

Davis was the Southeastern Convention participant of the yr whereas main LSU to the 2006 NCAA championship sport. He performed for 3 groups over eight NBA seasons and was a member of the Celtics’ 2008 title staff.

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ST. LOUIS — Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras broke his left forearm when he was hit by a swing throughout Tuesday evening’s 7-5 loss to the New York Mets.

Contreras advised reporters he’ll want surgical procedure and miss no less than six weeks.

“So proper now I imply, I am in ache fairly good, however I am actually upset lacking,” Contreras mentioned. “I do know that it may be powerful for me to look at the video games and never on the market with the fellows, however I’ll do my finest to remain current, decide one another up and cheer for them as a result of that is one of the best factor I can do.”

Contreras received harm with J.D. Martinez on the plate within the second inning. After he was clipped by Martinez’s swing, the three-time All-Star tumbled over in apparent ache after which jogged away earlier than sitting down whereas was examined by St. Louis’ coaching workers.

“I hit meat,” Martinez mentioned. “I felt like I hit meat. I did not hit like identical to a glove the place you type of simply level again to catcher, it was simply stable. I used to be like, dude, I hit him good. … I felt horrible.”

Martinez was awarded first base resulting from catcher’s interference. The staff mentioned Contreras had a left forearm fracture, and Iván Herrera took over behind the plate.

Contreras mentioned he thought Martinez was a little bit late on his swing, which led to unhealthy timing.

“I feel if he sees the pitch effectively, he’d attempt to hit a little bit up entrance and he would not hit me,” Contreras mentioned. “I am not blaming him. He is doing his factor. Issues occur for a cause.”

Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas known as Contreras the staff’s “beating coronary heart” behind the plate.

“He is near the plate making an attempt to steal strikes,” Mikolas mentioned. “You understand, as pitchers we recognize that, however you already know, if we knew he was going to get harm, I might quite throw all balls. … Desirous about it after the very fact, I feel there must be a line again there, you already know, for the catchers and simply have them keep behind the road. That approach, nobody can get any nearer than the subsequent man. And should you put them again there in a spot that is deemed secure, and you already know, which may assist guys.”

Contreras doubled and scored throughout St. Louis’ three-run first. He’s hitting .280 with six homers and 12 RBIs. The 31-year-old is within the second yr of a five-year, $87.5 million contract.

“It is a powerful one, man,” Cardinals supervisor Oliver Marmol mentioned. “He is been doing such an outstanding job. He is an excessive competitor. He brings a lot to the membership performance-wise, but in addition with simply his aggressive nature, so to see him go down is hard. I really feel for him, I actually do. He was placing collectively a very nice yr and serving to us in lots of methods so it is a powerful one.”

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley was suspended by the NBA on Thursday for 4 video games with out pay to start subsequent season for his actions throughout and after the ultimate sport of an Jap Convention first-round playoff collection with the Indiana Pacers.

The league introduced the suspension and stated Beverley was getting punished for “forcefully throwing a basketball a number of occasions at spectators and an inappropriate interplay with a reporter throughout media availability.”

This suspension was handed down sooner or later after Indianapolis police stated they have been investigating an “NBA participant and citizen” altercation that occurred throughout that Might 2 sport with out mentioning anybody by title.

Beverley threw a ball at followers within the closing minutes of Milwaukee’s 120-98 Sport 6 loss at Indiana that knocked the Bucks out of the playoffs. Cameras confirmed him sitting on the bench and tossing a ball into the stands, hitting a fan within the head with about 2 ½ minutes left. After a unique fan threw the ball again to Beverley, who was holding his arm out for it, the Bucks guard fired it again at that spectator.

Beverley spoke about his conduct on an episode of “The Pat Bev Podcast” that was launched Wednesday. He stated he was referred to as a phrase that he’d by no means been referred to as earlier than, however added that his actions have been “nonetheless inexcusable.”

“I might be higher,” he stated. “I’ve to be higher, and I might be higher. That ought to have by no means occurred. No matter what was stated, that ought to have by no means occurred. Easy as that.”

Beverley added the environment in Indiana “was nice” apart from “a handful of followers” who crossed the road.

“I ain’t bringing a basketball on the bench no extra,” Beverley stated. “That … threw my complete vibe off.”

After the sport, Beverley wouldn’t enable ESPN journalist Malinda Adams to ask him a query in a gaggle interview within the locker room. He stated it was as a result of she didn’t subscribe to his podcast. Beverley informed her to get her microphone out of his face after which ultimately requested her to go away the interview circle.

The subsequent day, Adams said on X that she had obtained apologies from each the Bucks and from Beverley himself.

On his podcast, Beverley stated he had requested that of reporters who interviewed him ever since he launched his podcast. Beverley stated he informed Adams that “it was by no means my intent to disrespect you.”

A day after the sport, Bucks coach Doc Rivers stated Beverley’s conduct was “not the Milwaukee method or the Bucks method.”

“We’re higher than that,” Rivers stated. “Pat feels terrible about that. He additionally understands emotionally — that is an emotional sport and issues occur — sadly, you’re judged instantly and he let the feelings get the higher of him.”

The Bucks acquired the 35-year-old Beverley from the Philadelphia 76ers on the commerce deadline. Beverley was taking part in on a one-year deal, making him an unrestricted free agent heading into the offseason.

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The phrase “we’re our personal worst enemies” takes on a literal which means in Apple TV+‘s “Darkish Matter,” primarily based on Blake Crouch’s 2016 novel of the identical identify, and tailored by the creator for tv. An enormous and complicated puzzle, the collection is surprising and unsettling, however doesn’t fairly fulfill in the long run. 

“Darkish Matter” opens in present-day Chicago. Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton), a scruffy physics professor, resides an unremarkable however glad middle-class existence along with his spouse, Daniela (Jennifer Connelly), and their teenage son, Charlie (Oakes Fegley). After an evening out celebrating his good friend Ryan’s (Jimmi Simpson) prestigious science award, Jason is overwhelmed and kidnapped, awakening in a parallel universe the place he thrives professionally and monetarily as a rockstar physicist. Nevertheless, as a substitute of the heat of his household, he comes dwelling to his live-in girlfriend, Amanda (a stellar Alice Braga), who’s overwhelmed by his sudden reappearance. By the top of Episode 1, “Are You Pleased in Your Life?” it’s clear to the viewers that OG Jason has been kidnapped and changed by the Jason Dessen residing on this various actuality. 

Because the collection unfolds, the polished however less-tempered Jason2 makes an attempt to stroll in OG Jason’s footwear. But, small particulars like a nut allergy and a flossing behavior start to alert Daniela that one thing could be very off along with her husband. In Jason2’s world, the OG Jason bonds with Amanda and begins piecing Jason2’s scheme collectively. Sadly, getting again to the life he’s at all times identified proves to be extra mentally and bodily taxing than he initially thought, particularly as a result of Leighton (Dayo Okeniyi), the billionaire techie Jason2 works for, isn’t too eager to let his prized scientist out of his grasp. 

Plenty of the ideas in “Darkish Matter” work nicely. Edgerton is spectacular in his depictions of each variations of Jason. Although their variations are delicate, they’re distinct sufficient to distinguish the pair simply.  Furthermore, as OG Jason and Amanda journey to different components of the multiverse in quest of his true dwelling, various variations of Chicago, from shiny and spectacular to apocalyptic and devastating, are showcased. With set manufacturing spearheaded by Patricio M. Farrell, these universes are all superbly rendered. Additionally, on OG Jason’s quest, he encounters varied variations of Daniela, every as intriguing and spectacular because the final, a testomony to Connelly’s expertise. 

Sadly, as fascinating because the character research inside “Darkish Matter” are, the scientific elements – particularly relating to Jason2’s magical multiverse touring machine, The Field, take away from the story’s core. Since sci-fi and physics jargon aren’t precisely digestible for the common viewer, the viewers is repeatedly proven the inside workings of The Field, which entails an injectable drug known as ampoules, a terrifying and twisted hall and the would-be multiverse-traveler making an attempt to have complete management over his unconscious. In consequence, some chapters really feel sluggish, overlooking huge themes and leaving different characters within the present, together with Blair (​​Amanda Brugel), Daniela’s greatest good friend, to languish beneath half-baked arcs. As a first-time showrunner and the present’s creator, it seems Crouch was reluctant to go away any stone unturned. 

Throughout 9 episodes, each Jasons confront their selections and regrets. Nevertheless, Episode 6, “Superposition” is a standout. As Jason2 begins to see the imperfections in OG Jason’s “idyllic” life, the unique Jason and Amanda discover a universe that gives them some semblance of peace and a brand new starting. Even with The Field and the science of all of it hanging within the background, the episode lastly offers the actors their due. As a result of “Darkish Matter” is violent, bleak and a bit repetitious, “Superposition” provides viewers a much-needed reprieve. 

As intriguing as “Darkish Matter” is, the tales and timelines grow to be extra convoluted because the present presses on. Whereas the viewers and Jason2 are a number of paces forward of OG Jason for a lot of the collection, issues slide off the rails by Episode 8, “Jupiter,” as viewers understand issues aren’t precisely as they seem. Consequently, what may have been a welcomed twist appears like a letdown. 

When Crouch revealed his novel practically a decade in the past, fewer motion pictures and TV initiatives centering multiverses existed. Since then, movies like “All the things All over the place All at As soon as,” the Marvel Cinematic Universe and reveals like Starz’s “Counterpart” have made these ideas extra commonplace. Although “Darkish Matter” is okay, it may have been genuinely thrilling if Crouch had trusted his viewers with out an in depth roadmap, letting his materials and the stellar performances from the actors communicate for themselves.

The primary two episodes of “Darkish Matter” premiere Could 8 on Apple TV+ with new episodes dropping weekly on Wednesdays.

NEW YORK (AP) — Some stars identified for his or her work onscreen — Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson and Jon Stewart — are coming into into the world of podcasts.

Danson and Harrelson have signed up for “The place All people Is aware of Your Identify with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (Typically),” which might be launched June 12 by SiriusXM.

The title, after all, is a reference to their years collectively on the NBC sitcom “Cheers,” and to the truth that Harrelson’s participation is extra restricted. He’ll be on with Danson “when he can discover him,” SiriusXM mentioned.

The podcast will include their conversations with the likes of Will Arnett, Kristen Bell, Laura Dern, Jane Fonda, Conan O’Brien, Nick Offerman and others.

Stewart, who returned to Comedy Central’s “The Day by day Present” earlier this 12 months to host as soon as every week, will do a podcast referred to as “The Weekly Present,” in keeping with Comedy Central. It’s anticipated to launch in early June.

The podcast appears like an extension of the tv present, with company and deeper dives into points, in keeping with an outline by MTV Leisure Studios & Paramount Media Networks.

“After a lot reflection, meditation and prayer, I’ve determined to increase my work week to 2 days,” Stewart mentioned.

Each broadly and particularly, “Darkish Matter” is a TV collection made with me in thoughts — or, on the very least, a model of me that would exist. Talking typically, the Apple drama asks large questions on how the alternatives we make come to outline who we’re: Would I be totally different in the present day if I had pursued a special profession, married a special lady, or raised a special household? In small methods — the stuff of daydreams — the reply is, “Sure, in fact, I’d be totally different.” In a special job, I wouldn’t be writing these phrases proper now as a result of I’d be napping in a hammock off the coast of Eire, as an expert hammock tester specializing in chilly climate climates. However except for modifications in what I’d be doing, what about who I am? Would a brand new career, or a brand new associate, or a brand new home-life alter my persona? My worldview? My id? Once more, the reply is, “Yeah, most likely.” However how? To what lengths? For higher or worse?

If these form of questions enchantment to you, then a) “Darkish Matter” will undoubtedly ring a bell or two over its nine-episode season, and b) a midlife disaster could also be looming. Asking “what if” is pure. It will probably even be wholesome, however in case you’re at all times fixated on what might’ve been as an alternative of appreciating what you will have, what you’ve carried out, and what you’re working towards, then you might get up someday and throw your life away over a brand new automobile, a brand new associate, or another fleeting image of freedom.

Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton), the protagonist of “Darkish Matter,” doesn’t do that. Not precisely. However the science-fiction collection, tailored by Blake Crouch from his 2016 novel of the identical identify, nonetheless serves as an allegory for a middle-class white man’s midlife disaster; one he’s compelled into, as an alternative of opting in himself. Crammed with alternate universes, technical jargon, and a handful of respectable twists, the self-serious collection is a serviceable substitute for the actual factor — a approach to interact with existential questions with out risking the disaster of taking part in them out your self. However regardless of checking off curiosity after curiosity on my private stock of favorites, “Darkish Matter’s” particular person attributes can’t escape the story’s bland generalities. It’s a present formed so broadly, even the specifics that coincidentally click on with yours really are too rounded off to resonate within the long-run.

What specifics, you might ask? Let’s come again to that, since I guess much more of you’re asking what “Darkish Matter” is about. Like “It’s a Great Life” with out the vacation cheer, Apple’s black-and-blue hued drama follows Jason, your typical Midwestern husband and father. He works at a neighborhood school in Chicago as a physics professor. Earlier than work, he teaches his teenage son, Charlie (Oakes Fegley), the way to drive, and after work he cooks dinner for the household. He loves his spouse, Daniela (Jennifer Connelly) — loves her — however he’s nonetheless… discontented. His colleagues are successful prizes and beginning corporations, whereas he’s regurgitating previous information to a bunch of youngsters who don’t even stick round for the top of his lectures. He’s nonetheless dad and husband, however his spark is fading.

Then, on a wet evening match for self-pity, Jason has a bit of an excessive amount of to drink and, as he wanders via his North facet neighborhood, he’s attacked. A person in a white masks pulls a gun on him, drives Jason to an deserted warehouse, and injects him with a mysterious serum. “Are you content together with your life?” the person growls in Jason’s ear, shortly earlier than his sufferer loses consciousness. “Have you ever ever questioned what else you might’ve been?”

Moments later, he’s shoved right into a tall black dice, issues get a bit of murky, and the following factor he is aware of, there are folks in radiation-proof fits slicing his garments off, sticking him in a high-pressure bathe, and interrogating him about the place he’s been. They inform him he’s been gone for 14 months. They need to assist him. They name him Jason or Dr. Dessen, however he’s not who they suppose. Right here, on this universe, Jason Dessen grew to become the chief science officer and co-founder of a mega-successful engineering laboratory. He gained awards, he’s even well-known. However he’s not married. His son doesn’t exist. And as good as it might appear to be wealthy and idolized, this life isn’t the one he desires.

Jason realizes this instantly, which is a part of the issue with “Darkish Matter.” Our lead character doesn’t have to vary — probably not. Possibly he wanted a reminder that what he had was fairly nice, however he’s not tempted to bask in his skilled fantasy for one second. As an alternative, he begins trying to find solutions: Who did this to him? What occurred to his previous life? And, most significantly, how does he get again to his household?

The big black dice (usually known as “the field”) is the important thing, and Jason figures that out fairly quick, too. “Darkish Matter’s” pacing helps alleviate a few of its shapelessness; one episode bleeds into the following (like streaming TV‘s most dreaded finish outcome: a nine-hour film), however not less than they transfer with urgency and curiosity. Studying how the field works and seeing the varied realities it reveals to Jason is inviting sufficient, and Crouch (who writes or co-writes many of the episodes) makes ample time for the viewers to mirror on the identical questions Jason considers; questions on marriage, duty, and achievement.

“Darkish Matter” astutely acknowledges that the constructing blocks of a wholesome relationships are made up of little issues and large issues alike; not simply what you realize in regards to the different particular person, however the that means inside seemingly insignificant particulars that construct intimacy and actions that convey actual care (versus superficial or self-serving gestures). The romance works, though Connelly’s gallery supervisor and artist isn’t given the identical alternative to discover (internally or externally) because the Oscar-winning actress deserves. Way more time is devoted to VFX-enhanced photographs of a number of Chicagos in a number of realities, which brings us again to the precise points of “Darkish Matter” that appear tailor-made to me.

Firstly, I like Chicago. I like the Chicago Cubs and, towards my greatest judgment, the Chicago Bears (regardless of not successful a Tremendous Bowl in my lifetime). I like town’s skyline, I like the “L” trains, and I like Pequod’s Pizza. I like the Logan Park neighborhood, which incorporates the primary resort I stayed at with my spouse and sits simply adjoining to our second residence collectively. On high of that, I’m a sucker for aching romances, provocative, big-picture dramas, and even Joel Edgerton. (“Warrior” hive, stand up.)

However regardless of these personalised attracts entering into, “Darkish Matter” doesn’t match them with incisive character revelations or recent profundities. Notable epiphanies and lasting that means are manifestly absent, which feels all of the extra unjustifiable for the reason that collection is so devoid of enjoyable. It’s unflagging gloom and one-note characters restrict its capability to shake something free inside the viewers, and I say that as somebody who was prepared and keen for the present to do precisely that. If it’s not hitting for me, an admittedly simple mark, I can’t think about it’s going to play any higher for these of you with out ties to the Windy Metropolis, with out the sentimental soft-spot for love tales, or with out a wholesome respect for Edgerton and Connelly.

So in case you can’t shake your individual lingering “what if’s,” perhaps give this a go earlier than blowing up your life. In any other case, ebook an extended weekend in Logan Sq.. I do know simply the place to remain.

Grade: C+

“Darkish Matter” premieres Wednesday, Might 8 on Apple TV+ with two episodes. New episodes might be launched weekly via the finale (Episode 9) on June 26.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A choose discovered Thursday that Seashore Boys founder and music luminary Brian Wilson needs to be in a court docket conservatorship to handle his private and medical choices due to what his physician calls a “main neurocognitive dysfunction.”

At a listening to, Los Angeles Superior Courtroom Decide Gus T. Could accredited the petition filed by the 81-year-old Wilson’s household and interior circle after the loss of life in January of his spouse, Melinda Ledbetter Wilson, who dealt with most of his duties and affairs.

“I discover from clear and convincing proof {that a} conservatorship of the individual is important,” Could mentioned on the temporary listening to. The choose mentioned that proof exhibits that Wilson consents to the association and lacks the capability to make well being care choices.

Could appointed two longtime Wilson representatives, publicist Jean Sievers and supervisor LeeAnn Laborious, as his conservators.

There have been no important objections raised.

Two of Wilson’s seven youngsters, Carnie and Wendy Wilson from singing group Wilson Phillips, requested by their legal professional that every one the youngsters be added to a bunch textual content chain about their father, and that every one be consulted on medical choices. The choose granted the stipulations.

The 2 daughters had requested for a delay within the course of at an April 30 listening to whereas points have been labored out, however it was clear on the listening to that consensus had been reached.

A health care provider’s declaration filed with the petition in February mentioned Wilson has a “main neurocognitive dysfunction,” is taking treatment for dementia, and “is unable to correctly present for his personal private wants for bodily well being, meals, clothes, or shelter.”

Sievers and Laborious have had a detailed relationship with Wilson and his spouse for a few years. In a report, Robert Frank Cipriano, an legal professional appointed by the court docket to signify Wilson’s pursuits, mentioned Wilson acknowledged the necessity for the conservatorship, and mentioned he trusts the judgement of the 2 girls.

Cipriano’s report back to the court docket mentioned he visited Wilson at his “impeccably properly maintained residence in Beverly Hills,” the place he lives with two daughters and a long-term live-in caregiver.

Wilson can transfer round with assist from a walker and the caregiver, Cipriano mentioned, and he has a very good sense of who he’s, the place he’s, and when it’s, however couldn’t identify his youngsters past the 2 that dwell with him.

He mentioned Wilson was “principally obscure and gave very brief responses to questions and feedback.”

Cipriano mentioned he accredited of the conservatorship, principally due to Wilson’s normal consent.

Wilson credited Ledbetter with stabilizing his famously troubled life after they met within the mid-Nineteen Eighties and married in 1995.

Wilson, his seven youngsters, his caregiver, and his docs consulted earlier than the petition was filed, based on a household assertion on the time. It mentioned the choice was to make sure “there will likely be no excessive adjustments” and that “Brian will be capable of get pleasure from all of his household and buddies and proceed to work on present tasks.”

Judges in California can appoint a conservator for an individual, their funds — known as the property — or each, as was the case with Britney Spears. Spears’ case introduced consideration — a lot of it detrimental — to conservatorships, recognized in some states as guardianships, and prompted legislative adjustments. Wilson’s case is nearer to the everyday conventional use of a conservatorship, which fairly often is put in for an older individual in irreversible psychological decline.

The Wilson petition didn’t search a conservator of the property as a result of his belongings are in a belief, with Laborious as a trustee.

Deeply revered and acclaimed as a co-founder, producer, arranger and chief songwriter of the Seashore Boys and a masterful innovator of vocal concord, Wilson struggled with psychological well being and substance abuse points that upended his profession within the Nineteen Sixties.

He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame in 1988 alongside together with his bandmates, together with his brothers Carl and Dennis and his cousin Mike Love.

Hilary Duff and husband Matthew Koma welcomed the latest member of their household final week: child Townes Meadow Bair.

The previous Disney Channel actor and “How I Met Your Father” star introduced the arrival of her fourth baby — her third with Koma — with an Instagram submit shared Tuesday. Duff posted images from what seems to be an at-home water delivery. The black-and-white photos present the “Lizzy McGuire” star and her husband embracing their new child.

“Now we all know why she made us wait so lengthy,” Duff captioned her images. “She was perfecting these cheeks!”

Duff stated her daughter was born Might 3, 5 months after she revealed in a December vacation card that she was anticipating one other baby. “Buckle up Buttercups, we’re including yet one more to this loopy bunch,” learn the Christmas card that additionally teased the new child’s title.

The “Youthful” actor married musician Koma, 36, in 2019. The spouses share daughters Banks Violet, 5, and Mae James, 3. Duff can also be the mom to 12-year-old son Luca, whom she shares with ex-husband and former hockey star Mike Comrie.

Within the caption of her Instagram submit, Duff, 36, wrote to her new child about how she has “been dreaming of holding you in my arms” for months. Since her daughter’s arrival on Friday, Duff stated “the previous 5 days of attending to know you, stare at you and odor you has been pure moments of magic.”

“All of us love you such as you’ve been right here all alongside magnificence,” she added.

Koma touted Duff as a “literal warrior goddess of a spouse,” in his Instagram submit on Tuesday, which additionally shared the emotional home-birth images. He described his “pleased, wholesome, chunky” new child daughter and joked that she “appears to be like like no one in our genetic pool.”

“If anybody is aware of of @hilaryduff’s whereabouts roughly 9 months in the past thus far, please attain out for a money reward,” Koma stated.