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Global News
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Global News
New Saskatoon Berries pitcher Matthew Whitney making case as team's ace
When the Saskatoon Berries made their return to Cairns Field on Saturday afternoon for their Western Canadian Baseball League season home opener, the ball was handed off to one of their premier off-season signings. Matthew Whitney charged out onto the mound to make his first start in blue and purple. 'They showed a lot of trust obviously giving me the ball in that situation,' said Whitney. 'But again, I wouldn't have trained for as long as I have to put myself in this position if I didn't think I was ready for it.' Throwing nearly seven innings in a dominant 9-3 win over the visiting Regina Red Sox, it was a taste of what fans can expect this summer from one of the WCBL's top arms. Bailyn Sorensen was behind home plate to catch Whitney's first start as a member of the Berries and said it was easy to get on the same page as the three-year league standout. Story continues below advertisement 'He's a veteran,' said Sorensen. 'He's been there, he's done it before, he knows how to get outs. He's a great pitcher and when he's working a plan and he's executing a plan, good things happen.' Whitney exited Saturday's game with the win, going six and two-third innings and allowing three runs on six hits with four strikeouts on the day. The team hopes Whitney's first appearance in Saskatoon colours is just a precursor to his time on the mound at Cairns Field this summer. 'He's got command of three pitches on both sides of the plate,' said Berries head coach Joe Carnahan. 'He just goes in there and competes and that's what he did [Saturday]. He was able to get some weak contact and we were able to play some good defence behind him.' Whitney signed with Saskatoon in the off-season after two summers pitching for the Fort McMurray Giants organization. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy After decent numbers in 2023, it was last season where the six-foot-five pitcher truly broke out with 66 strikeouts to sit second in the league only to new Berries teammate Klevert Martina. As well, Whitney tied for the WCBL lead with six wins last year as a member of the Giants' pitching staff, while finishing top-five in earned run average with a mark of a 4.06 ERA. Story continues below advertisement 'He wanted to come here and it was obviously a no-brainer to have him,' said Carnahan. 'We're fortunate to have him here.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "He wanted to come here and it was obviously a no-brainer to have him," said Carnahan. "We're fortunate to have him here." Following the departure of Giants head coach Joe Ellison in the off-season, the Berries were able to bring Whitney into the fold as they look to improve on last year's run to Game 3 of the East Division semi-finals. For the West Texas A&M ace, it was Carnahan's presence that helped Whitney decide to join the Berries organization. 'Joe Carnahan made it really easy for me,' said Whitney. 'Coach Joe is awesome, the Saskatoon Berries themselves, the organization just made my life really easy being able to come from [Fort McMurray] and being able to do the same thing I was doing over in [Fort McMurray].' The Plantation, Fla., graduating senior is aiming to make the most out of this season in Saskatoon, with his collegiate baseball career nearing its end. He has one final chance to chase a WCBL championship, which has eluded him throughout his summer collegiate career. 3:58 Saskatoon Berries home opener Saturday to mark second season Story continues below advertisement 'This is possibly my last chance of being able to play baseball,' said Whitney. 'So whatever I can do to contribute is whatever I can do to contribute. I'm here to pitch as much for these guys as they're here to play for me also.' That drive is music to Carnahan's ears, as Whitney represents part of a revamped Berries rotation in 2025, which has helped get the team off to a 4-1 start and it looks to reach their first WCBL championship series. 'We got a couple of older guys this year and the big thing is we have a lot of arms here early on,' said Carnahan. 'It's nice to do that, keep guys short on their pitch count and all of that right away.' Whitney said watching what the Berries were able to accomplish in their first year and the draw of playing in front of a packed grandstand at Cairns Field also played a big part in him moving over to Saskatchewan in 2025. He hopes the fan atmosphere will continue to build during the team's second season as a franchise. 'Just being able to see it from the outside last year, seeing what this group was able to do and being able to contribute my own piece to that, to their success and build off of that for the future of this organization … that's my goal,' he said. Story continues below advertisement The Berries will wrap up their four-game homestand on Wednesday night, hosting Whitney's former club, the Fort McMurray Giants, with reigning WCBL Most Oustanding Canadian and Rookie of the Year Carter Beck slated to make his season debut with a 7 p.m. opening pitch.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
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MTV Star Whitney Purvis' Teen Son Found Dead; Autopsy Pending Whitney Purvis, known from MTV's 16 and Pregnant, is mourning the sudden death of her 16-year-old son, Weston. She announced the devastating news on Facebook, calling Weston her "beautiful son" and describing the tragedy as her "worst nightmare come true." Weston was born during the original season of the show to Whitney and her then-boyfriend Weston Lewis Gosa. The couple also had a second son, River, in 2014 before splitting. Over the years, Whitney lost custody of both children to Weston Sr. and faced legal trouble for unpaid child support. Weston Sr., too, has a troubled past with multiple arrests, including for driving with a suspended license. In 2012, both parents were arrested together for damaging property during a domestic dispute. The circumstances surrounding Weston Jr.'s sudden death remain unclear. 409 views | 1 day ago
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Whitney Purvis Shares New Message on "Last Hug" With Son Before Death
Originally appeared on E! Online Whitney Purvis is mourning the tragic loss of her son. The 16 and Pregnant alum shared a heartbreaking message honoring her late son Weston Gosa Jr.—who she shared with ex Weston Gosa—following the teen's death on June 2. In the message, Whitney—who appeared on the MTV show in 2009 while she was pregnant with Weston—detailed some of her favorite moments with her son that she will carry with her. "I will always cherish our memories together," she wrote on Instagram June 3. "The songs you use to love, your laugh, the phases you would go through, the little dolphin noise you use to do when you were younger, your smile, your jokes." She continued to reminisce on some of the important firsts in Weston's life, as well as his special role as a big brother to River, who she and Weston Sr. welcomed in 2014 amid their on-and-off relationship, and Collin Adonis, 2, whose birth she announced on Instagram in 2023. "The first day of school, playing with you, your first time swimming," she added, "making crafts, how you would dance in your crib to the law and order svu theme song, being a great big brother." She concluded the letter by looking back at her special moments with Weston from the beginning of his life to the end. "The first time I held you," she wrote, "and the last hug I gave you." Whitney continued, "I love you, Weston more than words could ever describe. Rest in peace, my beautiful boy." More from E! Online Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's Daughter Gracie Comes Out as Queer Dancing With the Stars' Jenna Johnson Reveals How Much They Get Paid Ellen Pompeo Detained for Hour by TSA and Bomb Squad Over Erewhon Sunflower Seeds Whitney originally addressed Weston's passing the day prior, sharing, "This is so hard to write. My beautiful son, Weston has passed away." "Life is so cruel and unfair. I just dont understand," she wrote on Facebook. "Oh my baby is gone and I don't know what to do with myself. He was so perfect. This is really my worst nightmare come true. How do you go on in life after losing a child? I'm in disbelief, this cannot be happening. I don't want it to be real. I would do anything just to hold him. Words just can't describe the pain I am feeling." While Whitney did not share the cause of his death, Weston's stepmom Amy Gosa gave additional details on the teen's final moments. 'He was not breathing, we attempted CPR and called an ambulance," she wrote on Facebook June 2. "The paramedics attempted it as well and took him to the hospital in Gordon County [Georgia] where he was pronounced dead." Amy added that the family is waiting on an autopsy to determine cause of death, noting, "He had several health issues as well as diabetes.' (Whitney had previously shared his diagnosis with Weston's Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a genetic disorder that can cause lung and liver damage.) Weston's stepmother went on to share her love for him and detail their close bond. 'It was so unexpected,' Amy wrote. 'Losing a child is the most painful thing I have ever experienced, and I hope I never experience it again. He was the most amazing son I could have asked for. He was brilliant, smart, funny and had so much potential in life.' Amy also acknowledged Whitney's grief in the message, sharing in her sorrow. "It doesn't feel real," she continued. "Please keep our family and whitney in your thoughts and prayers as we mourn such a brilliant amazing life that was our son." For more updates on the families of 16 and Pregnant, read on. Maci BookoutFarrah AbrahamAmber PortwoodCatelynn Lowell BaltierraJenelle EvansValerie FairmanChelsea Houska DeBoerLeah MesserLizzie MortensenKailyn LowryMarkai DurhamAubrey WoltersAutumn Crittendon For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Why '16 & Pregnant' star Whitney Purvis lost custody before her son's death
Whitney Purvis, who was on MTV's 16 and Pregnant, shared sad news about her son demise on June 2. Her son, Weston Gosa Jr., has died at the age of 16. She paid tribute to her late son on Facebook and shared several photos of Weston, some with her in them. She wrote, "This is so hard to write. My beautiful son, Weston has passed away. He was only 16 years old. Life is so cruel and unfair. I just dont understand." Grieving the loss of her son, she added, 'Oh my baby is gone and I don't know what to do with myself. He was so perfect. This is really my worst nightmare come true. How do you go on in life after losing a child? I'm in disbelief, this cannot be happening. I don't want it to be real. I would do anything just to hold him. Words just can't describe the pain I am feeling.' Also Read: Whitney Purvis' son Weston had multiple health issues, stepmom reveals in Facebook post She added, 'I love you so much, Weston Owen Gosa. God, I love you so much. You are my heart. I was so proud of the young man you were becoming. I just can't go on without you.' She later concluded her post by saying, "Rest in Peace, my angel. You are gone too soon. April 2, 2009 - June 2, 2025." She later posted a second message with a photo of the two hugging and smiling. "Rest in Peace, my baby Weston. I love you forever, precious. I'll never understand why life has to be so cruel. You'll always be my baby,' she wrote. Whitney didn't say how Weston died. But Weston's stepmom said on Facebook that the family is waiting for an autopsy to find out the cause. Weston was born on April 2, 2009. His parents, Whitney and Weston Sr., were on the first season of 16 and Pregnant. They later had a second son, River, in 2014. After River was born, they broke up again. Whitney was arrested for failing to pay over $18,000 in child support for her two sons, Weston Jr. and River. A judge found her in contempt of court, leading to a 48-hour jail sentence and additional monthly payments, according to TMZ report. These legal problems led to the lost of custody.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
‘He keeps getting more unstable': Wenatchee mother raised alarms before daughters found dead
Documents obtained by KIRO 7 News detailing the divorce of Whitney and Travis Decker and custody of their three children, show a period of concern before police say Travis took the sisters and killed them. According to the Chelan County Sheriff's Office, the bodies of Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia were discovered by law enforcement near Leavenworth on Monday, after their father had not returned following a planned custody visit on Friday. Travis Decker has not been found. According to Chelan County, it is unknown if he is armed, but he may be dangerous. As KIRO 7 News went through the court documents chronologically, it appears Whitney's stance on Travis' mental health changed as time went on. On Nov. 14, 2022, a petition of divorce was filed in Chelan County court by Whitney. Within the document, she noted that no protection order or restraining order was needed. A parenting plan was also filed, where Whitney noted there were no concerns of 'abandonment, neglect, child abuse, domestic violence, assault, or sex offense.' Neither parent had an issue with 'neglect, emotional or physical problems, substance, abuse, lack of emotional ties, abusive use of conflict, or withholding the child.' Two years later, in future court documents that KIRO 7 obtained, these checkboxes were later changed. On Jan. 21, 2023, both Travis and Whitney and completed the 'Supporting Children Through Divorce' program at the WSU Extension of Chelan and Douglas County. On Mar. 7, 2023, a Findings and Conclusions about a Marriage document was filed, noting again that no protection order or restraining order was needed. On Mar. 7, 2023, a parenting plan was finalized, again noting no concerns. Travis was scheduled to have the girls every other weekend, from Friday at 6pm to Sunday at 6pm. A year later, according to the court documents, Whitney's opinion on the mental health of her ex-husband appear to have changed. On Sept. 20, 2024, a modification to the parental schedule was filed by Whitney's attorney. In the documents, Travis is listed as a 'transient' and asking the court for a 'major change in the parenting schedule.' Whitney says 'because of a substantial change in one parent's situation.' The proposed modified parenting plan noted a change to Travis, specifically Whitney said that Travis 'neglected his parental duties towards a child' and Travis 'has a long-term emotional or physical problem that gets in the way of his ability to parent.' Whitney requested Travis be evaluated for 'anger management/domestic violence, and a full psychiatric evaluation by a licensed psychiatrist to include any potential diagnoses.' She wanted the hearing within 30 days of the hearing. She also wanted Travis to enroll in individual counseling sessions with a licenses mental health counselor at least twice a month. She said if Travis did not do these things, the 'mother will have the choice to further limit visitation.' In a declaration, filed Sept. 20, 2024, Whitney said 'Since our separation, it has become increasingly clear that Travis has been struggling to maintain stability in his life.' The 'lack of stability' led to a 'negative impact on our children.' She said they were 'deeply affected' which led to 'heightened emotional stress.' 'This is demonstrated through screaming/crying bouts at drop off or when they get off a phone call,' she wrote. She said it was in the children's best interest to no longer go overnight with their father until he was no longer homeless. She noted that 'Travis is able to attend events for our daughters, he is engaged and demonstrates a genuine love for them' which are 'meaningful and appreciated by our children.' 'Travis also has some emotional/mental health issues that were the primary catalyst to the end of our marriage,' she wrote. 'His borderline personality disorder and narcissism became rampant.' She explained in October of 2022, Travis moved into the armory in Wenatchee. A few months later he moved into an apartment in Wenatchee. When his lease was up he moved back into the armory, then purchased an RV. In May 2024, Travis 'moved' to Idaho with his RV, but it was soon repossessed. 'There were times that I told him I didn't feel comfortable with the girls staying in the armory with a bunch of strange men,' she wrote. 'He told me he was staying in the RV but then I found out he really was staying at the armory again.' In June 2024, Whitney said she found out the girls were on mattresses at the armory. 'He has had some outbursts where he has burst into my home against my objections and yelled for the girls,' she wrote. She then details incidents between Travis and the girls that include: 8/30/23 - 'Didn't want the girls this weekend even though it was his weekend. Said the girls walk on eggshells because of how he reprimands the dogs.' 12/19/23 - 'Olivia FaceTimed me screaming crying Travis was nowhere in sight. Paityn had to go find him and he was with the dogs. Told me Paityn was unattended in the armory with Olivia playing on the lay pull-down machine and smashed Olivia's fingers. Wasn't comforting her. Olivia and Paityn were crying uncontrollably. Come to find out they had been sleeping in the armory.' 7/25/24 - 'Hitchhiked to my house and asked to stay in the basement with the girls. 3 hours late. Said he could pick the girls up from the play but he was hitchhiking so the stranger would've had to pick them up.' Whitney said that 'Travis just keeps getting more and more unstable. He has made huge sacrifices to serve our country and loves his girls very much but he has got to get better for our girls. I do not want to keep Travis from the girls at all.' On Sept. 27, 2024, Whitney and Travis appeared in court to discuss the petition to amend the parental schedule. According to court minutes, Whitney's attorney told the court that Travis had the children sleep at the armory around dozens of other men. That Travis was homeless and living in his truck. The attorney asked the court to stop the overnight visits with the children until he had secured safe housing. Once Travis was under oath, he told the court there was no reason to change the order because he already didn't have enough time with his children. He said he was voluntarily no longer full-time active Army and has more time to spend with the children. The court ordered there was cause to modify the parenting plan. Whitney's attorney asked for Travis to receive a domestic violence evaluation and psychiatric assessment. The attorney also asked that Whitney be given the ability to limit visitation and that Travis should not be allowed to be alone with the children at any point. Court documents say Travis objected, saying he liked to take the children camping on the weekends. He said he understood Whitney's concerns about his living situation. He said he had no objection to paying child support, but he was currently unable to pay anything. He said it was important for the children to understand how the world works and how they could learn from his current condition. The court disagreed. The court agreed with Whitney and the proposed parenting plan. It also found limiting factors of neglect and emotional/physical problems against Travis. The court ordered Travis to get an anger management/domestic violence evaluation, and a psychiatric evaluation by a licensed psychiatrist. KIRO 7 News has reached out to Chelan County to ask about the progress about those evaluations. Travis was granted visitation every other weekend on Fridays from 5pm to 8pm, Saturdays from 11am to 7pm, and Sundays from 9am to 5pm. On Friday, May 30, just before 10 p.m., the Wenatchee Police Department took a call from Whitney that said Travis had not returned with Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia after the planned custody visit. According to documents regarding the custodial interference, Whitney told police their divorce was 'civil,' but after he lost his housing, the parenting plan was modified. She 'denied any domestic violence during their marriage, but did mention moments of power or control he used.' The report says Whitney said Travis 'randomly leaving or waking her up by screaming at her in the middle of the night.' She also said she 'believes he currently does not take medication.' According to the documents, Travis refused to sign the parental modification form and did not seek the mental health, domestic violence, or anger management counseling the court ordered. On the night the children were taken, Whitney said Travis 'was quieter than usually which was out of character.' The documents also note the children 'left home with no supplies for the extended time is is believed there is substantial risk of illness or physical injury.' The bodies of Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia were discovered by law enforcement near Leavenworth on Monday.
