KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jackson Holliday highlighted Baltimore's four-run sixth inning with a two-run single, Tomoyuki Sugano was solid through five-plus innings and the Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-1 on Saturday to snap a three-game skid.

Heston Kjerstad and Ramón Urías also had RBI singles in Baltimore's big inning. Gary Sánchez hit a two-run single in the second and Tyler O'Neill had a two-run triple in the seventh for the Orioles, whose five through nine batters went 8 for 19 with all eight RBIs.

Leadoff man Gunnar Henderson was 0 for 5 with four strikeouts, dropping to 1 for 9 since returning from a a right intercostal strain.

Sugano (1-1) got the first eight Royals hitters out and allowed one run and five hits in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out four, walked one and hit one batter.

Royals starter Michael Wacha (0-2) tossed 5 2/3 innings and gave up four runs and six hits with five strikeouts and one walk.

Bobby Witt Jr. hit his first homer of the season for Kansas City, a 399-foot shot to left field in the sixth.

After giving up back-to-back singles to start the fifth and pitching with a 2-0 lead, Sugano kept the Royals off the board, stranding the runners at first and second. The Orioles then responded with their four-run sixth.

Baltimore had 12 hits after entering the game tied for first in the American League in that category.

The teams will play the rubber game of the series Sunday. The Royals had seven series last season during which they won the first game and dropped the next two of the series. LHP Cade Povich (0-0, 6.23 ERA) will start for Baltimore and LHP Kris Bubic (1-0, 0.00 ERA) will take the mound for Kansas City.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1743902376380.jpeg" alt="Baltimore Orioles' Jackson Holliday hits a two-run single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Baltimore Orioles' Jackson Holliday hits a two-run single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jackson Holliday highlighted Baltimore's four-run sixth inning with a two-run single, Tomoyuki Sugano was solid through five-plus innings and the Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-1 on Saturday to snap a three-game skid.Heston Kjerstad and Ramón Urías also had RBI singles in Baltimore's big inning. Gary Sánchez hit a two-run single in the second and Tyler O'Neill had a two-run triple in the seventh for the Orioles, whose five through nine batters went 8 for 19 with all eight RBIs.Leadoff man Gunnar Henderson was 0 for 5 with four strikeouts, dropping to 1 for 9 since returning from a a right intercostal strain.Sugano (1-1) got the first eight Royals hitters out and allowed one run and five hits in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out four, walked one and hit one batter.Royals starter Michael Wacha (0-2) tossed 5 2/3 innings and gave up four runs and six hits with five strikeouts and one walk.Bobby Witt Jr. hit his first homer of the season for Kansas City, a 399-foot shot to left field in the sixth.<h2>Key moment</h2>After giving up back-to-back singles to start the fifth and pitching with a 2-0 lead, Sugano kept the Royals off the board, stranding the runners at first and second. The Orioles then responded with their four-run sixth.<h2>Key stats</h2>Baltimore had 12 hits after entering the game tied for first in the American League in that category.<h2>Up next</h2>The teams will play the rubber game of the series Sunday. The Royals had seven series last season during which they won the first game and dropped the next two of the series. LHP Cade Povich (0-0, 6.23 ERA) will start for Baltimore and LHP Kris Bubic (1-0, 0.00 ERA) will take the mound for Kansas City.

⚾ Holliday and Sugano help Orioles to victory over Royals

Kansas Wesleyan Men's Tennis picked up a 6-1 win over the Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles on Friday at Genesis Health Club's indoor tennis courts.

The match was moved indoors due to inclement weather in Salina.

The Eagles got their only point of the day by winning the doubles point, winning two of three matches. KWU's win came as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0ac6f29d-bd3c-4562-af3f-0abc090b8581?elinkdata=23793">Paul Jittawait</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a227f444-efc8-4a73-be7d-01a8a7780527?elinkdata=23793">Gavin Chavez</a> beat Nathan Bartlett and Owen Harrison 6-4. OKWU got wins as Richand Hoyte and Preston Callahan beat <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0e754446-62ab-430b-81f4-d3d487b7fbf2?elinkdata=23793">Adam Hanson</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1ba70599-3490-41fa-946c-60450e120356?elinkdata=23793">Luke Craft</a> 6-4; and Manuel Espinal and Raphael Alvado beat <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d8d245a1-bad6-4fe1-a740-0b8c906b1dd3?elinkdata=23793">Raul Davalos-Gavino</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5e3a0532-a0b7-4aa9-a39e-20b46f2ed7bf?elinkdata=23793">Jacob Phelps</a> 7-5.

Davalos-Gavino beat Alvado 6-0, 6-0; <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/943935a1-9cc3-4c84-ae25-a5636faf99a7?elinkdata=23793">Adam Hanson</a> beat Hoyte 4-6, 6-4, 6-4; <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/88c5656b-6987-4304-aa6d-8ffdd22aad85?elinkdata=23793">Jacob Phelps</a> beat Espinal 6-0, 6-3; Craft beat Callahan 6-2, 6-3; <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4b441ad0-b72b-4ee3-b257-a6200f946a94?elinkdata=23793">Jack Hanson</a> beat Bartlett 6-2, 7-5; and Chavez beat Harrison 6-1, 6-4.

Kansas Wesleyan Men's Tennis picked up a 6-1 win over the Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles on Friday at Genesis Health Club's indoor tennis courts.The match was moved indoors due to inclement weather in Salina.The Eagles got their only point of the day by winning the doubles point, winning two of three matches. KWU's win came as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0ac6f29d-bd3c-4562-af3f-0abc090b8581?elinkdata=23793">Paul Jittawait</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a227f444-efc8-4a73-be7d-01a8a7780527?elinkdata=23793">Gavin Chavez</a> beat Nathan Bartlett and Owen Harrison 6-4. OKWU got wins as Richand Hoyte and Preston Callahan beat <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0e754446-62ab-430b-81f4-d3d487b7fbf2?elinkdata=23793">Adam Hanson</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1ba70599-3490-41fa-946c-60450e120356?elinkdata=23793">Luke Craft</a> 6-4; and Manuel Espinal and Raphael Alvado beat <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d8d245a1-bad6-4fe1-a740-0b8c906b1dd3?elinkdata=23793">Raul Davalos-Gavino</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5e3a0532-a0b7-4aa9-a39e-20b46f2ed7bf?elinkdata=23793">Jacob Phelps</a> 7-5.KWU would win all six singles matches.Davalos-Gavino beat Alvado 6-0, 6-0; <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/943935a1-9cc3-4c84-ae25-a5636faf99a7?elinkdata=23793">Adam Hanson</a> beat Hoyte 4-6, 6-4, 6-4; <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/88c5656b-6987-4304-aa6d-8ffdd22aad85?elinkdata=23793">Jacob Phelps</a> beat Espinal 6-0, 6-3; Craft beat Callahan 6-2, 6-3; <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4b441ad0-b72b-4ee3-b257-a6200f946a94?elinkdata=23793">Jack Hanson</a> beat Bartlett 6-2, 7-5; and Chavez beat Harrison 6-1, 6-4.

KWU Men's Tennis knocks off Oklahoma Wesleyan 6-1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino each had three RBIs to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on a rainy Friday night.

The Royals broke it open in eighth inning, sending nine batters to the plate and scoring five times.

Garcia ripped a double down the left-field line to score Mark Canha and give Kansas City a 4-2 lead. Kyle Isbel followed with a bunt to first baseman Ryan Mountcastle, who underhanded it to the plate, but Garcia beat the throw to make it 5-2.

Pasquantino gave the Royals a six-run lead on a bloop single that cleared the bases.

Kansas City starter Seth Lugo (1-0) went six innings, allowing two runs (one earned).

Dean Kremer (1-1) went 4 1/3 innings in the start for Baltimore, allowing eight hits and three runs (two earned).

Baltimore ended its string of five straight series-opening wins dating to last September.

Star shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who started the season on the injured list,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/orioles-henderson-7bd05b6688776e59bba26d836e2229d5">made his 2025 debut</a>&nbsp;for Baltimore and went 1 for 4.

Kansas City opened the scoring in the first when Salvador Perez sent a high fly ball to left with two outs that Heston Kjerstad misplayed, allowing Bobby Witt Jr. to score.

The Royals took advantage of an error and a wild pitch in the fourth to take a 3-2 lead. Garcia singled up the middle to score Perez and Cavan Biggio.

The Royals have scored 18 of their 31 runs this season in the seventh inning or later.

The Orioles have not recorded a save through the first eight games of a season for the first time since 2003.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1743821455033.png" alt="Photo KC Royals" />
 <figcaption>Photo KC Royals</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino each had three RBIs to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on a rainy Friday night.The Royals broke it open in eighth inning, sending nine batters to the plate and scoring five times.Garcia ripped a double down the left-field line to score Mark Canha and give Kansas City a 4-2 lead. Kyle Isbel followed with a bunt to first baseman Ryan Mountcastle, who underhanded it to the plate, but Garcia beat the throw to make it 5-2.Pasquantino gave the Royals a six-run lead on a bloop single that cleared the bases.Kansas City starter Seth Lugo (1-0) went six innings, allowing two runs (one earned).Dean Kremer (1-1) went 4 1/3 innings in the start for Baltimore, allowing eight hits and three runs (two earned).Baltimore ended its string of five straight series-opening wins dating to last September.Star shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who started the season on the injured list,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/orioles-henderson-7bd05b6688776e59bba26d836e2229d5">made his 2025 debut</a>&nbsp;for Baltimore and went 1 for 4.Kansas City opened the scoring in the first when Salvador Perez sent a high fly ball to left with two outs that Heston Kjerstad misplayed, allowing Bobby Witt Jr. to score.<h2>Key moment</h2>The Royals took advantage of an error and a wild pitch in the fourth to take a 3-2 lead. Garcia singled up the middle to score Perez and Cavan Biggio.<h2>Key stats</h2>The Royals have scored 18 of their 31 runs this season in the seventh inning or later.The Orioles have not recorded a save through the first eight games of a season for the first time since 2003.<h2>Up next</h2>

⚾ Royals beat Orioles behind 3 RBIs apiece from Garcia and  Pasquantino

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– K-State’s Serena Sundell and Ayoka Lee added to their career trophy cases, as the tandem were named Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) All-America Honorable Mention on Thursday.

This was the fourth time Lee has collected WBCA All-America Honorable Mention honors, while Sundell earned her first WBCA All-America Honorable Mention citation.

Sundell, a 2025 All-Big 12 First Team and Associated Press (AP) All-America honorable mention selection, led the nation with a career-high and school record for total assists (262) and paced the nation and led the Big 12 with a career-high for assists per game (7.28 apg) and was second in the Big 12 for assist-turnover ratio (2.52). She recorded a league-best nine games with 10 or more assists.

The product of Maryville, Missouri, was second on the team in scoring average with 14.1 points per game and led the Wildcats with 508 points, which was the second-highest total of her career on a .501 field goal percentage. She was the only player in the nation this season and the third player since 1993-94 to register a season with 500 or more points, 250 or more assists and shoot 50.0 percent or better from the field.

She registered a career-high 31 blocked shots (0.86 bpg) and pulled in 159 rebounds (4.4 rpg), which was the second-highest rebound total in her career.

Sundell registered a career-high eight double-doubles this season. She was the first Big 12 player since the 2022-23 season and the fifth player in program history to register a triple-double with 26 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds against USC Upstate on Dec. 5, 2024.

With her point (508) and assist (262) totals this season, Sundell was the first player in Big 12 history to record four seasons with 350 or more points and 150 or more assists. She joined former Wildcat Kayla Goth as the only two players in program history with 500 or more points and 200 or more assists in a season.

In her career, Sundell holds the school records for career starts (139) and games played (139). She holds the school record and ranks fourth in Big 12 history for career assists with 811 and is second in program history for career assists per game (5.83 apg). She ranks sixth on the K-State career scoring list with 1,771 points. She ranks tied for seventh in school history for career blocks (104).

She was the first player in school history and the 14th&nbsp;in NCAA Division I women’s basketball history with 1,700 or more career points and 800 or more career assists.

Lee, a 2025 All-Big 12 Second Team honoree and AP All-America honorable mention recipient, averaging a team-high 15.4 points per game on a career-high .631 field goal percentage this season. She also averaged team-highs with 6.5 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game.

In her career, Lee holds the school record and ranks tied for fifth in Big 12 history for points scored with 2,533 and holds the school record for career scoring average at 18.6. She also owns the school records for career rebounds and ranks fifth in Big 12 history with 1,262 and career rebounding average at 9.3.

Lee is also the school record holder and ranks fourth in Big 12 history for career blocks with 356 and owns the school record and ranks tied for second in Big 12 history for career double-doubles with 65. She was the first player in program history with 300 or more career blocks and 100 or more career steals.

K-State concluded the 2024-25 season with its 19th NCAA Tournament bid and the fourth Sweet 16 appearance in program history. The Wildcats registered the second-most wins in a season in school history with 28 and tied for the second-most wins in a two-season span (54). K-State was ranked in both the Associated Press and Coaches polls for the entirety of the season.

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– K-State’s Serena Sundell and Ayoka Lee added to their career trophy cases, as the tandem were named Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) All-America Honorable Mention on Thursday.This was the fourth time Lee has collected WBCA All-America Honorable Mention honors, while Sundell earned her first WBCA All-America Honorable Mention citation.Sundell, a 2025 All-Big 12 First Team and Associated Press (AP) All-America honorable mention selection, led the nation with a career-high and school record for total assists (262) and paced the nation and led the Big 12 with a career-high for assists per game (7.28 apg) and was second in the Big 12 for assist-turnover ratio (2.52). She recorded a league-best nine games with 10 or more assists.The product of Maryville, Missouri, was second on the team in scoring average with 14.1 points per game and led the Wildcats with 508 points, which was the second-highest total of her career on a .501 field goal percentage. She was the only player in the nation this season and the third player since 1993-94 to register a season with 500 or more points, 250 or more assists and shoot 50.0 percent or better from the field.She registered a career-high 31 blocked shots (0.86 bpg) and pulled in 159 rebounds (4.4 rpg), which was the second-highest rebound total in her career.Sundell registered a career-high eight double-doubles this season. She was the first Big 12 player since the 2022-23 season and the fifth player in program history to register a triple-double with 26 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds against USC Upstate on Dec. 5, 2024.With her point (508) and assist (262) totals this season, Sundell was the first player in Big 12 history to record four seasons with 350 or more points and 150 or more assists. She joined former Wildcat Kayla Goth as the only two players in program history with 500 or more points and 200 or more assists in a season.In her career, Sundell holds the school records for career starts (139) and games played (139). She holds the school record and ranks fourth in Big 12 history for career assists with 811 and is second in program history for career assists per game (5.83 apg). She ranks sixth on the K-State career scoring list with 1,771 points. She ranks tied for seventh in school history for career blocks (104).She was the first player in school history and the 14th&nbsp;in NCAA Division I women’s basketball history with 1,700 or more career points and 800 or more career assists.Lee, a 2025 All-Big 12 Second Team honoree and AP All-America honorable mention recipient, averaging a team-high 15.4 points per game on a career-high .631 field goal percentage this season. She also averaged team-highs with 6.5 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game.In her career, Lee holds the school record and ranks tied for fifth in Big 12 history for points scored with 2,533 and holds the school record for career scoring average at 18.6. She also owns the school records for career rebounds and ranks fifth in Big 12 history with 1,262 and career rebounding average at 9.3.Lee is also the school record holder and ranks fourth in Big 12 history for career blocks with 356 and owns the school record and ranks tied for second in Big 12 history for career double-doubles with 65. She was the first player in program history with 300 or more career blocks and 100 or more career steals.K-State concluded the 2024-25 season with its 19th NCAA Tournament bid and the fourth Sweet 16 appearance in program history. The Wildcats registered the second-most wins in a season in school history with 28 and tied for the second-most wins in a two-season span (54). K-State was ranked in both the Associated Press and Coaches polls for the entirety of the season.

K-State’s Sundell, Lee Collect WBCA All-America Honorable Mention

LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;Due to potential inclement weather, Kansas football’s Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday, April 5 will be moved inside to the Kansas Football Indoor Practice Facility.

With the practice moving indoors, fans will have the opportunity to see the Jayhawks in action for the final 30 minutes of practice, beginning at approximately&nbsp;11:30 a.m.&nbsp;Fans should enter through the&nbsp;Beatty Family Pavilion lobby of the Kansas Football Indoor Practice Facility and will be able to view practice from a standing area on the south side of the field.

The first 750 fans will receive the 2025 spring football poster.&nbsp;Following practice, Kansas football players and coaches will sign autographs for approximately 45 minutes. Due to spacing and time constraints inflatables, tailgating games, and food trucks will no longer be a part of the event.

Fans should enter the parking lots at the corner of 11th&nbsp;and Missouri Street and should exercise caution upon entering due to ongoing construction to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Parking will be open in the lots surrounding the stadium.

LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;Due to potential inclement weather, Kansas football’s Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday, April 5 will be moved inside to the Kansas Football Indoor Practice Facility.With the practice moving indoors, fans will have the opportunity to see the Jayhawks in action for the final 30 minutes of practice, beginning at approximately&nbsp;11:30 a.m.&nbsp;Fans should enter through the&nbsp;Beatty Family Pavilion lobby of the Kansas Football Indoor Practice Facility and will be able to view practice from a standing area on the south side of the field.The first 750 fans will receive the 2025 spring football poster.&nbsp;Following practice, Kansas football players and coaches will sign autographs for approximately 45 minutes. Due to spacing and time constraints inflatables, tailgating games, and food trucks will no longer be a part of the event.Fans should enter the parking lots at the corner of 11th&nbsp;and Missouri Street and should exercise caution upon entering due to ongoing construction to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Parking will be open in the lots surrounding the stadium.

Kansas Football Fan Appreciation Day Adjusted Due to Weather

HILLSBORO - Kansas Wesleyan Softball split its doubleheader with the Tabor Bluejays on Wednesday at Bluejay Softball Field.

The Coyotes won game 1 10-9 in extra innings, but dropped a pitchers duel in the second game 1-0.

In the opener, the Coyotes took advantage of an error in the first inning as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c06f10e8-b76a-4a28-85b5-e7fa1a143a82?elinkdata=23731">Hailey Summers</a> reached on the miscue and then scored on <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/20f3d6a1-f76d-44b5-80e3-52d4b45cdb7a?elinkdata=23731">Trenity Miller's</a> double.

Tabor took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the inning with a pair of runs.

In the third, the Coyotes regained the lead as Summers singled, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8a3493dc-6cde-4ecf-867e-343ce2fcebe2?elinkdata=23731">Jenna Soule</a> walked and then <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/59837f7b-d433-4edf-a20e-5c69edfe72cf?elinkdata=23731">Keira Hammen</a> brought in a run with a hit. Three batters later <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fbe5eaa1-08d9-4c05-9011-5e7b93eac0d6?elinkdata=23731">Briannah Kutschkau</a> singled to bring in the go-ahead run.

Tabor scored five runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to take the lead back.

Back came the Coyotes to start the fifth. Hammen homered, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a4a63682-166a-44fb-b778-ad56359dce6e?elinkdata=23731">Elli Han</a> singled and Kutschkau reached on an error to set up pinch hitter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b1697b7c-8602-4c1d-8d0d-efea714117b6?elinkdata=23731">Cadence Mallet's</a> RBI single. Summers followed with an RBI single and after Soule singled, Hammen singled for two more runs as the Coyotes put six on the board.

Tabor added a run in the fifth, and the Coyotes held a 9-8 lead into the bottom of the seventh, but the Bluejays were able to tied it and force extras.

Miller drove in the game-winning run in the top of the eighth, and the KWU defense stepped up and got Tabor to go in order for the win.

Summers and Hammen had three hits each for the Coyotes. Hammen drove in four runs. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ba8f4896-20bf-460f-bef4-bea657cae75e?elinkdata=23731">Caitlyn Collier</a> went all the way for the Coyotes allowing nine runs on 13 hits, improving to 8-7.

The second game was a pitcher's duel between <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e11547ad-1ca6-400f-ac74-d9d6040bf14a?elinkdata=23731">Alli Mickelsen</a> for the Coyotes and Madison Nelson for Tabor.

Neither team could push a run across until Tabor scored the only run of the game in the fifth.

Miller led off the KWU second with a hit, but the Coyotes couldn't capitalize.

HILLSBORO - Kansas Wesleyan Softball split its doubleheader with the Tabor Bluejays on Wednesday at Bluejay Softball Field.The Coyotes won game 1 10-9 in extra innings, but dropped a pitchers duel in the second game 1-0.In the opener, the Coyotes took advantage of an error in the first inning as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c06f10e8-b76a-4a28-85b5-e7fa1a143a82?elinkdata=23731">Hailey Summers</a> reached on the miscue and then scored on <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/20f3d6a1-f76d-44b5-80e3-52d4b45cdb7a?elinkdata=23731">Trenity Miller's</a> double.Tabor took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the inning with a pair of runs.In the third, the Coyotes regained the lead as Summers singled, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8a3493dc-6cde-4ecf-867e-343ce2fcebe2?elinkdata=23731">Jenna Soule</a> walked and then <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/59837f7b-d433-4edf-a20e-5c69edfe72cf?elinkdata=23731">Keira Hammen</a> brought in a run with a hit. Three batters later <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fbe5eaa1-08d9-4c05-9011-5e7b93eac0d6?elinkdata=23731">Briannah Kutschkau</a> singled to bring in the go-ahead run.Tabor scored five runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to take the lead back.Back came the Coyotes to start the fifth. Hammen homered, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a4a63682-166a-44fb-b778-ad56359dce6e?elinkdata=23731">Elli Han</a> singled and Kutschkau reached on an error to set up pinch hitter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b1697b7c-8602-4c1d-8d0d-efea714117b6?elinkdata=23731">Cadence Mallet's</a> RBI single. Summers followed with an RBI single and after Soule singled, Hammen singled for two more runs as the Coyotes put six on the board.Tabor added a run in the fifth, and the Coyotes held a 9-8 lead into the bottom of the seventh, but the Bluejays were able to tied it and force extras.Miller drove in the game-winning run in the top of the eighth, and the KWU defense stepped up and got Tabor to go in order for the win.Summers and Hammen had three hits each for the Coyotes. Hammen drove in four runs. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ba8f4896-20bf-460f-bef4-bea657cae75e?elinkdata=23731">Caitlyn Collier</a> went all the way for the Coyotes allowing nine runs on 13 hits, improving to 8-7.The second game was a pitcher's duel between <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e11547ad-1ca6-400f-ac74-d9d6040bf14a?elinkdata=23731">Alli Mickelsen</a> for the Coyotes and Madison Nelson for Tabor.Neither team could push a run across until Tabor scored the only run of the game in the fifth.Miller led off the KWU second with a hit, but the Coyotes couldn't capitalize.KWU had two hits in the game.

KWU softball splits with Bluejays

LEAVENWORTH -&nbsp;Kansas Wesleyan Flag Football jumped out to a 38-0 lead before giving up some late points as the Coyotes toppled the Spires of the University of Saint Mary 38-15 on Wednesday night at Berkel Stadium.

Wesleyan scored on its second drive as&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/3fce5b0d-5bc8-4def-89bf-071e0549802f?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Chihiro Iwata</a>&nbsp;hit&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c7b913e2-2b7b-4e6b-bb45-8f4078330491?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Ciaran DeCuir</a>&nbsp;for a 68-yard touchdown pass and the PAT made it 7-0.On KWU's next drive, the Coyotes scored again, this time a 12-yard pass to DeCuir and the PAT was good to make it 14-0.KWU turned over Saint Mary on the next drive with an interception by&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ed8241d3-0bc1-46f6-8aa3-3a8b638470a9?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Aliyah Wood</a>&nbsp;which set up another Coyote touchdown to make it 20-0.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5f8ad601-86c0-4a87-b55d-479eb6905c9e?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Addison Cadwell</a>&nbsp;scored on a 23-yard run on KWU's next drive to make it 26-0 and after the Coyotes got another interception, this one by&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5dc4fb7f-d9e3-4e15-9d1f-20b01a07f894?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Angel Roman</a>, the Coyotes scored again, a 24-yard play to DeCuir to make it 32-0 at the half.

Saint Mary scored on the first drive of the third quarter, twice converting on fourth down to keep the drive going.

Wesleyan answered right back with a 3-yard touchdown pass to&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c7d93737-a07c-4836-ab09-45e7ca8b257a?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Jazmine Whitfield</a>&nbsp;to make it 38-6.

The Coyotes would give up a score to the Spires in the fourth and then Saint Mary got a safety to make it the final score of 38-15.KWU gets a week off before the final stretch of the season. KWU plays the conference game with Baker on April 12 in Baldwin City, then hosts non-conference games with Ottawa on April 15 and Midland on April 17 in Salina before the KCAC Tournament April 25-27 in Kansas City.

LEAVENWORTH -&nbsp;Kansas Wesleyan Flag Football jumped out to a 38-0 lead before giving up some late points as the Coyotes toppled the Spires of the University of Saint Mary 38-15 on Wednesday night at Berkel Stadium.Wesleyan scored on its second drive as&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/3fce5b0d-5bc8-4def-89bf-071e0549802f?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Chihiro Iwata</a>&nbsp;hit&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c7b913e2-2b7b-4e6b-bb45-8f4078330491?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Ciaran DeCuir</a>&nbsp;for a 68-yard touchdown pass and the PAT made it 7-0.On KWU's next drive, the Coyotes scored again, this time a 12-yard pass to DeCuir and the PAT was good to make it 14-0.KWU turned over Saint Mary on the next drive with an interception by&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ed8241d3-0bc1-46f6-8aa3-3a8b638470a9?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Aliyah Wood</a>&nbsp;which set up another Coyote touchdown to make it 20-0.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5f8ad601-86c0-4a87-b55d-479eb6905c9e?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Addison Cadwell</a>&nbsp;scored on a 23-yard run on KWU's next drive to make it 26-0 and after the Coyotes got another interception, this one by&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5dc4fb7f-d9e3-4e15-9d1f-20b01a07f894?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Angel Roman</a>, the Coyotes scored again, a 24-yard play to DeCuir to make it 32-0 at the half.Saint Mary scored on the first drive of the third quarter, twice converting on fourth down to keep the drive going.Wesleyan answered right back with a 3-yard touchdown pass to&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c7d93737-a07c-4836-ab09-45e7ca8b257a?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Jazmine Whitfield</a>&nbsp;to make it 38-6.The Coyotes would give up a score to the Spires in the fourth and then Saint Mary got a safety to make it the final score of 38-15.KWU gets a week off before the final stretch of the season. KWU plays the conference game with Baker on April 12 in Baldwin City, then hosts non-conference games with Ottawa on April 15 and Midland on April 17 in Salina before the KCAC Tournament April 25-27 in Kansas City.

Coyote Flag Football topples Spires 38-15

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brice Turang dropped a perfect bunt to score Oliver Dunn in the 11th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wednesday.

Pinch-runner Dunn advanced from second base on Garett Mitchell’s groundout off Sam Long (0-2). Joey Ortiz walked. Turang, who was 0 for 5 for the game, laid down a bunt in front of the plate and raced to first as Dunn scored.

Jared Koenig (1-0) picked up the win with a scoreless 11th.

Jackson Chourio doubled off Royals reliever Carlos Estévez in the bottom of the 10th and drove in Turang to tie the game at 2.

Chourio crushed a 85-mph changeup from starter Cole Ragan in the first inning for his first home run of the season. Cavan Biggio tied the game with an RBI single in the second off Milwaukee starter Freddy Peralta. After that, it was a pitcher’s duel.

Peralta allowed just two hits, struck out eight and tied his career high with eight innings.

Ragan allowed one run over five innings, struck out 10 and walked two. It was his sixth career start with 10 strikeouts.

With Royals pinch-runner Tyler Tolbert on second in the 10th, Michael Massey lined a hit off the glove of first baseman Jake Bauers that scored Tolbert. Kansas City’s 2-1 lead was brief.

The Brewers were 2 for 14 with runners in scoring position. The Royals were 2 for 8.

Royals: After a day off Thursday, RHP Seth Lugo (0-0, 5.40 ERA) takes on the visiting Baltimore Orioles.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1743676004970.jpeg" alt="Milwaukee Brewers' Brice Turang celebrates with teammates after driving in the game-winning run with a bunt in the 11th inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)" />
 <figcaption>Milwaukee Brewers' Brice Turang celebrates with teammates after driving in the game-winning run with a bunt in the 11th inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</figcaption>
 </figure>MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brice Turang dropped a perfect bunt to score Oliver Dunn in the 11th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wednesday.Pinch-runner Dunn advanced from second base on Garett Mitchell’s groundout off Sam Long (0-2). Joey Ortiz walked. Turang, who was 0 for 5 for the game, laid down a bunt in front of the plate and raced to first as Dunn scored.Jared Koenig (1-0) picked up the win with a scoreless 11th.Jackson Chourio doubled off Royals reliever Carlos Estévez in the bottom of the 10th and drove in Turang to tie the game at 2.Chourio crushed a 85-mph changeup from starter Cole Ragan in the first inning for his first home run of the season. Cavan Biggio tied the game with an RBI single in the second off Milwaukee starter Freddy Peralta. After that, it was a pitcher’s duel.Peralta allowed just two hits, struck out eight and tied his career high with eight innings.Ragan allowed one run over five innings, struck out 10 and walked two. It was his sixth career start with 10 strikeouts.<h2>Key moment</h2>With Royals pinch-runner Tyler Tolbert on second in the 10th, Michael Massey lined a hit off the glove of first baseman Jake Bauers that scored Tolbert. Kansas City’s 2-1 lead was brief.<h2>Key stat</h2>The Brewers were 2 for 14 with runners in scoring position. The Royals were 2 for 8.<h2>Up next</h2>Royals: After a day off Thursday, RHP Seth Lugo (0-0, 5.40 ERA) takes on the visiting Baltimore Orioles.

⚾ Turang's bunt drives in winning run in the 11th, Brewers beat the Royals 

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– K-State women’s basketball will host a Senior Send-off event in the Theede Club of the West Stadium Center on Saturday, April 12, from 2-3 p.m.

The event features a pair of ticket options including a $40 option and a $20 option. The $40 ticket option includes the Senior Send-off, a review of the 2024-25 season and a tailgate, as well as one ticket to the K-State-UCF baseball game at 4 p.m., and a $10 drink voucher. The $20 ticket option includes the Senior Send-off, a review of the 2024-25 season and the tailgate event.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting&nbsp;<a href="http://app.kstatesports.com/SeniorSendOff" target="_blank">app.kstatesports.com/SeniorSendOff</a>&nbsp;or by calling (800) 221-CATS.

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– K-State women’s basketball will host a Senior Send-off event in the Theede Club of the West Stadium Center on Saturday, April 12, from 2-3 p.m.The event features a pair of ticket options including a $40 option and a $20 option. The $40 ticket option includes the Senior Send-off, a review of the 2024-25 season and a tailgate, as well as one ticket to the K-State-UCF baseball game at 4 p.m., and a $10 drink voucher. The $20 ticket option includes the Senior Send-off, a review of the 2024-25 season and the tailgate event.Tickets can be purchased by visiting&nbsp;<a href="http://app.kstatesports.com/SeniorSendOff" target="_blank">app.kstatesports.com/SeniorSendOff</a>&nbsp;or by calling (800) 221-CATS.K-State concluded the 2024-25 season with its 19th NCAA Tournament bid and the fourth Sweet 16 appearance in program history. The Wildcats registered the second-most wins in a season in school history with 28 and tied for the second-most wins in a two-season span (54). K-State was ranked in both the Associated Press and Coaches polls for the entirety of the season.

K-State to Host Senior Send-Off April 12

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/294273e9-2fea-4b5e-b47d-b0b8ec083fe6?elinkdata=23638">Fernando Ruvalcaba's</a> RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning was the insurance the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes needed.

The run proved to be the difference as the Coyotes held on to beat the Sterling College Warriors 11-10 on Tuesday at Dean Evans Stadium.

Sterling took a 1-0 lead in the first inning as Manny Cardenas hit a homer.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7bfaf0e5-64f0-4aca-80b7-e126e5930f71?elinkdata=23638">Jacob Williamson</a> led off the KWU half of the inning with a homer launched into the strong south wind, but needed little help to get out. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/df3068b6-bfce-492f-931d-1437a551d808?elinkdata=23638">Tyler Favretto</a> followed with a double and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/76a80740-054c-4d22-9669-b3c4f2af8f4b?elinkdata=23638">Garrett Garfield</a> hit into a fielder's choice that did not yield an out after an error at third base. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d9a4ef47-6244-4de3-8d8e-2fccf9d8bea8?elinkdata=23638">Carter Allen</a> singled and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ddf88eaa-c95d-4493-ace1-1eecd8db6230?elinkdata=23638">Joe Finder</a> drove in the second run of the inning with a single.

Sterling took a 7-2 lead in the second with six runs coming off a grand slam by Tyler Gates and a 2-run homer by Andrew Dutro after Cardenas reach on an error.

In the bottom of the inning, the Coyotes got back into it on a 2-out rally. On three pitches, the Coyotes got three homers by Favretto, Garfield and Ruvalcaba to make it 7-5.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/43597744-99ee-4166-af8b-b1c28df58277?elinkdata=23638">Joe Finder</a> led off the Coyote half of the third inning with a homer to draw the Coyotes within a run.

The Coyotes tied it in the bottom of the fourth as Ruvalcaba led off the inning with a walk and went to second on an error at second on a fielder's choice by Allen. After a ground out, pinch hitter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/10ed53ce-798e-41f5-8d92-54004eb7574f?elinkdata=23638">Jackson Harriger</a> grounded out to bring in the game-tying run.

Wesleyan grabbed the lead in the fifth. Romero was hit by a pitch, followed by walks to Williamson and Favretto to load the bases. Garfield was then hit by a pitch to bring in a run. Ruvalcaba then hit into a fielder's choice to bring in another run to give the Coyotes a 9-7 lead.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2163102b-13a7-407c-9d40-2c8013271f91?elinkdata=23638">Blake Dale</a> homered in the sixth to give the Coyotes a 10-7 lead, and Romero just missed a homer out to right, as did Williamson.

Sterling loaded the bases and brought in a run on a ground out by Joe Almanza in the seventh to make it 10-8.

Williamson walked to start the eighth and stole second. Two batters later Ruvalcaba singled, scoring Williamson to make it 11-8.

An error to start the ninth for Sterling got the Warriors a base runner and two batters later pinch hitter Nate Heffline hit a 2-run homer to make it a 1-run game. Wesleyan would get two ground outs to end the game.

Four different Coyotes had two hits each. Ruvalcaba drove in three runs. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f1d955d9-5628-424e-8dae-b150e43d5e7d?elinkdata=23638">Riley Gwin</a> got the win going four and a third innings, allowing two unearned runs on five hits. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0a1d7069-216e-4a84-a9a6-4d1de521917d?elinkdata=23638">Hunter Blea</a> got his third save of the season pitching two innings.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/294273e9-2fea-4b5e-b47d-b0b8ec083fe6?elinkdata=23638">Fernando Ruvalcaba's</a> RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning was the insurance the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes needed.The run proved to be the difference as the Coyotes held on to beat the Sterling College Warriors 11-10 on Tuesday at Dean Evans Stadium.Sterling took a 1-0 lead in the first inning as Manny Cardenas hit a homer.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7bfaf0e5-64f0-4aca-80b7-e126e5930f71?elinkdata=23638">Jacob Williamson</a> led off the KWU half of the inning with a homer launched into the strong south wind, but needed little help to get out. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/df3068b6-bfce-492f-931d-1437a551d808?elinkdata=23638">Tyler Favretto</a> followed with a double and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/76a80740-054c-4d22-9669-b3c4f2af8f4b?elinkdata=23638">Garrett Garfield</a> hit into a fielder's choice that did not yield an out after an error at third base. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d9a4ef47-6244-4de3-8d8e-2fccf9d8bea8?elinkdata=23638">Carter Allen</a> singled and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ddf88eaa-c95d-4493-ace1-1eecd8db6230?elinkdata=23638">Joe Finder</a> drove in the second run of the inning with a single.Sterling took a 7-2 lead in the second with six runs coming off a grand slam by Tyler Gates and a 2-run homer by Andrew Dutro after Cardenas reach on an error.In the bottom of the inning, the Coyotes got back into it on a 2-out rally. On three pitches, the Coyotes got three homers by Favretto, Garfield and Ruvalcaba to make it 7-5.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/43597744-99ee-4166-af8b-b1c28df58277?elinkdata=23638">Joe Finder</a> led off the Coyote half of the third inning with a homer to draw the Coyotes within a run.The Coyotes tied it in the bottom of the fourth as Ruvalcaba led off the inning with a walk and went to second on an error at second on a fielder's choice by Allen. After a ground out, pinch hitter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/10ed53ce-798e-41f5-8d92-54004eb7574f?elinkdata=23638">Jackson Harriger</a> grounded out to bring in the game-tying run.Wesleyan grabbed the lead in the fifth. Romero was hit by a pitch, followed by walks to Williamson and Favretto to load the bases. Garfield was then hit by a pitch to bring in a run. Ruvalcaba then hit into a fielder's choice to bring in another run to give the Coyotes a 9-7 lead.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2163102b-13a7-407c-9d40-2c8013271f91?elinkdata=23638">Blake Dale</a> homered in the sixth to give the Coyotes a 10-7 lead, and Romero just missed a homer out to right, as did Williamson.Sterling loaded the bases and brought in a run on a ground out by Joe Almanza in the seventh to make it 10-8.Williamson walked to start the eighth and stole second. Two batters later Ruvalcaba singled, scoring Williamson to make it 11-8.An error to start the ninth for Sterling got the Warriors a base runner and two batters later pinch hitter Nate Heffline hit a 2-run homer to make it a 1-run game. Wesleyan would get two ground outs to end the game.Four different Coyotes had two hits each. Ruvalcaba drove in three runs. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f1d955d9-5628-424e-8dae-b150e43d5e7d?elinkdata=23638">Riley Gwin</a> got the win going four and a third innings, allowing two unearned runs on five hits. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0a1d7069-216e-4a84-a9a6-4d1de521917d?elinkdata=23638">Hunter Blea</a> got his third save of the season pitching two innings.

KWU baseball holds on to beat Sterling 11-10

WASHINGTON (AP) — Seven years ago, when a joint bid by the United States, Canada and Mexico was awarded the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-world-cup">2026 World Cup</a>, rifts created by tariffs — yes, back then, too! — and a proposed border wall were glossed over because of the neighbors’ longstanding political and economic alliances.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/71e70169ac9343839436613b7d8dbb31">“The unity of the three nations″</a>&nbsp;was the overriding theme articulated by Carlos Cordeiro, then-president of the U.S. Soccer Federation. “A powerful message,” he called it.

Well, here we are now, with the soccer showcase arriving in North America in about 15 months, and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">President Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;back in office — inciting trade wars between the neighbors, not to mention across the globe, by levying&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tariffs-timeline-trade-war-trump-canada-mexico-china-97819f94e424c0e7bba2812e09a721a7">tariffs</a>&nbsp;that come, then go, then return,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-eu-whiskey-cb259623a25ca1bfdb4673262ceef85b">with more promised</a>, including what the Republican calls “&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-reciprocal-tariff-trade-deficit-4329a37b5a41ac944dcc74093410a126">reciprocal tariffs</a>&nbsp;” starting&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-new-tariffs-liberation-day-import-taxes-118d73f50e5133ef3d9598aed6661a6c">Wednesday</a>.

It’s hard to know how, exactly, the current geopolitical fissures, made all the more stark every time Trump or those in his administration talk provocatively about&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/how-canada-could-become-us-state-42360e10ded96c0046fd11eaaf55ab88">making Canada the 51st state</a>, might affect the World Cup, its organization and coordination, fans’ travel plans and more.

“Oh, I think it’s going to make it more exciting,” was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-fifa-world-cup-task-force-dba6def9a56cd1c48be592e1725d4a6a">Trump’s take</a>&nbsp;during&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/INDwnNAkTLI?si=fHBRHnggEextYnIZ" target="_blank">an Oval Office appearance with FIFA President Gianni Infantino</a>&nbsp;last month. “Tension’s a good thing.”

Will the world come to the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics?

Given that the U.S. also is preparing to welcome the world for FIFA’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fifa-club-world-cup-prize-money-real-madrid-0cdee232b9a3670c77b62cd7dc3b53cb">Club World Cup</a>&nbsp;in June, golf’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ryder-cup-pay-pga-tour-europe-e287158b848e8d447302df31da36a79a">Ryder Cup</a>&nbsp;in September and the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/43833244a74643b3a1fd0b2787c2e38d">Los Angeles Olympics</a>&nbsp;in 2028, the question becomes: Will the world want to come?

And, taking&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/border-tourists-german-canadian-detention-immigration-408cd27338e8065268fabc835f8b0c34">Trump’s border and visa policies</a>&nbsp;into account, will the world be able to?

Alan Rothenberg, who ran the 1994 World Cup and successfully oversaw the bid to host the 1999 Women’s World Cup as then-president of U.S. Soccer, thinks the answers to those questions are “Yes.” Pointing to concerns about the last two World Cups, in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-260baf7eaa624cf4b39e9ec988ba9114">Russia in 2018</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-soccer-sports-business-discrimination-ee9a8b506525341927b02c97cb19993d">Qatar in 2022</a>, he noted those still attracted attendance totals above 3 million apiece.

“People love the United States around the world — frankly, we wouldn’t have the immigration issue that we’re dealing with if that weren’t the case — so a lot of this is government-to-government,” Rothenberg said. “A passionate soccer fan is not going to be held up by that.”

He doesn’t think one of the host nations would drop out of the World Cup, say, or that other countries might&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jimmy-carter-olympics-boycott-9ba0aad38e01013bd0f40ce554317caf">boycott</a>, as happened at the 1976, 1980 and 1984 Summer Olympics.

“More than anything, they’ll see it as an opportunity for, perhaps, rapprochement, rather than escalating the tensions,” Rothenberg said.

“Besides, from an organizing standpoint, if either Canada or Mexico withdrew” from the World Cup, he said, “the U.S. would pick up the games in a heartbeat.”

Spectators booing the U.S. national anthem

Still, as the White House stance on tariffs and Russia’s war in Ukraine have put&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-ukraine-russia-war-putin-zelenskyy-europe-7940f9c5828fc46431928bc073170bc2">Europe on edge</a>, and relations with other countries have become fraught, it might not be a surprise if soccer stadiums for the U.S. games at the World Cup offer the same sort of anti-American sentiment heard when spectators&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-anthem-booed-montreal-hockey-9265bda34c95a1ed0ca2e1f90e7da1b1">in Canada booed “The Star-Spangled Banner”</a>&nbsp;during hockey’s 4 Nations Face-Off in February.

FIFA, soccer’s governing body, did not respond to Associated Press requests for comment, but Infantino has never hidden his admiration for Trump, which he often demonstrates via&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DFCCe0sIRF8/?igsh=MXN1OGZ0ZDhkbGU3OQ%3D%3D&amp;img_index=1" target="_blank">social media</a>. They have met at least five times since the U.S. election in November.

Last week, when&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ioc-olympics-president-election-coventry-coe-samaranch-762f3442ff2a01be9e822cd017b89a59">Kirsty Coventry</a>&nbsp;was elected president of the International Olympic Committee — becoming the first woman in that position — she was asked how she would work with Trump and what she would tell athletes about traveling to the U.S. for the next Games.

“I have been dealing with, let’s say, difficult men, in high positions since I was 20 years old,” Coventry said with a chuckle, “and first and foremost, what I have learned is that communication will be key. That is something that will happen early on. And my firm belief is that President Trump is a huge lover of sports. He will want these Games to be significant. He will want them to be a success.”

Referring to concerns about whether the administration might deny some athletes visas, she added: “We will not waver from our values … of solidarity in ensuring that every athlete that qualifies for the Olympic Games has the possibility to attend the Olympic Games and be safe during the Olympic Games.”

The overriding assumption among those involved in the Olympics is that Trump will assure the 2028 Games are a success.

As U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee chairman&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/winter-olympics-sports-8a89eac6ffd68f3e809cda0ec01ce4ac">Gene Sykes</a>&nbsp;put it: “I can’t speak for him, but I think he’s the kind of person who probably believes that having these go very, very well is a reflection of his leadership.”

Will Trump’s tariffs and other policies affect soccer’s World Cup?

“The most likely outcome is that Trump’s nonsense won’t have an impact,” said Smith College professor Andrew Zimbalist, an expert on the economics of sports.

“My guess is that if relations between Canada and the U.S. deteriorate to the point that there are travel restrictions and spending restrictions,” Zimbalist said, “Trump would — just like he’s making exceptions all the time on his tariffs policies — make an exception for a month or six weeks.”

The U.S. and Canadian soccer federations declined AP requests for comment on how White House policies might affect the 2026 World Cup.

Gabriela Cuevas, who represents Mexico’s government in meetings with FIFA, said she considers the tariffs and the soccer event “separate issues,” adding that she believes “the World Cup could be a route to engage in a conversation.”

Observers tend to agree, saying logistics such as security cooperation or team transportation from city to city — or country to country — should not be hampered when it comes to the World Cup, scheduled to take place in 16 cities across the U.S., Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

The borders might become an issue, though.

“The main thing FIFA needs to move for this event is not car parts, and it’s not wheat, and it’s not electricity. It’s people. That’s your real concern,” said Victor Matheson, an economics professor at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts.

“What were previously pretty reasonable border crossings could become much more challenging, simply because both sides amp up their level of inspections and the United States, in particular, cuts down government services that allow people to move effectively between countries.”

As for the fans, 29-year-old Mexican businessman German Camacho Pacheco said “soccer is religion” in his country, so when it comes to the World Cup, “I don’t think they care about tariffs.”

Camacho, wearing the Monterrey club jersey of defender Sergio Ramos while on the way to watch a game at a sports bar in Mexico City, said he doesn’t expect there to be any effect at all on the World Cup “unless this goes from a trade war to an actual war.”

AP writers Greg Beacham in Inglewood, California; Nancy Benac in Washington; Ronald Blum in New York; Graham Dunbar in Costa Navarino, Greece; Eddie Pells in Denver; Anne M. Peterson in Portland, Oregon, and Carlos Rodriguez in Mexico City contributed.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741521131212.png" alt="-President Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveil the official trophy of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup" />
 <figcaption>-President Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveil the official trophy of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — Seven years ago, when a joint bid by the United States, Canada and Mexico was awarded the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-world-cup">2026 World Cup</a>, rifts created by tariffs — yes, back then, too! — and a proposed border wall were glossed over because of the neighbors’ longstanding political and economic alliances.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/71e70169ac9343839436613b7d8dbb31">“The unity of the three nations″</a>&nbsp;was the overriding theme articulated by Carlos Cordeiro, then-president of the U.S. Soccer Federation. “A powerful message,” he called it.Well, here we are now, with the soccer showcase arriving in North America in about 15 months, and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">President Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;back in office — inciting trade wars between the neighbors, not to mention across the globe, by levying&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tariffs-timeline-trade-war-trump-canada-mexico-china-97819f94e424c0e7bba2812e09a721a7">tariffs</a>&nbsp;that come, then go, then return,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-eu-whiskey-cb259623a25ca1bfdb4673262ceef85b">with more promised</a>, including what the Republican calls “&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-reciprocal-tariff-trade-deficit-4329a37b5a41ac944dcc74093410a126">reciprocal tariffs</a>&nbsp;” starting&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-new-tariffs-liberation-day-import-taxes-118d73f50e5133ef3d9598aed6661a6c">Wednesday</a>.It’s hard to know how, exactly, the current geopolitical fissures, made all the more stark every time Trump or those in his administration talk provocatively about&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/how-canada-could-become-us-state-42360e10ded96c0046fd11eaaf55ab88">making Canada the 51st state</a>, might affect the World Cup, its organization and coordination, fans’ travel plans and more.“Oh, I think it’s going to make it more exciting,” was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-fifa-world-cup-task-force-dba6def9a56cd1c48be592e1725d4a6a">Trump’s take</a>&nbsp;during&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/INDwnNAkTLI?si=fHBRHnggEextYnIZ" target="_blank">an Oval Office appearance with FIFA President Gianni Infantino</a>&nbsp;last month. “Tension’s a good thing.”<h2>Will the world come to the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics?</h2>Given that the U.S. also is preparing to welcome the world for FIFA’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fifa-club-world-cup-prize-money-real-madrid-0cdee232b9a3670c77b62cd7dc3b53cb">Club World Cup</a>&nbsp;in June, golf’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ryder-cup-pay-pga-tour-europe-e287158b848e8d447302df31da36a79a">Ryder Cup</a>&nbsp;in September and the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/43833244a74643b3a1fd0b2787c2e38d">Los Angeles Olympics</a>&nbsp;in 2028, the question becomes: Will the world want to come?And, taking&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/border-tourists-german-canadian-detention-immigration-408cd27338e8065268fabc835f8b0c34">Trump’s border and visa policies</a>&nbsp;into account, will the world be able to?Alan Rothenberg, who ran the 1994 World Cup and successfully oversaw the bid to host the 1999 Women’s World Cup as then-president of U.S. Soccer, thinks the answers to those questions are “Yes.” Pointing to concerns about the last two World Cups, in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-260baf7eaa624cf4b39e9ec988ba9114">Russia in 2018</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-soccer-sports-business-discrimination-ee9a8b506525341927b02c97cb19993d">Qatar in 2022</a>, he noted those still attracted attendance totals above 3 million apiece.“People love the United States around the world — frankly, we wouldn’t have the immigration issue that we’re dealing with if that weren’t the case — so a lot of this is government-to-government,” Rothenberg said. “A passionate soccer fan is not going to be held up by that.”He doesn’t think one of the host nations would drop out of the World Cup, say, or that other countries might&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jimmy-carter-olympics-boycott-9ba0aad38e01013bd0f40ce554317caf">boycott</a>, as happened at the 1976, 1980 and 1984 Summer Olympics.“More than anything, they’ll see it as an opportunity for, perhaps, rapprochement, rather than escalating the tensions,” Rothenberg said.“Besides, from an organizing standpoint, if either Canada or Mexico withdrew” from the World Cup, he said, “the U.S. would pick up the games in a heartbeat.”<h2>Spectators booing the U.S. national anthem</h2>Still, as the White House stance on tariffs and Russia’s war in Ukraine have put&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-ukraine-russia-war-putin-zelenskyy-europe-7940f9c5828fc46431928bc073170bc2">Europe on edge</a>, and relations with other countries have become fraught, it might not be a surprise if soccer stadiums for the U.S. games at the World Cup offer the same sort of anti-American sentiment heard when spectators&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-anthem-booed-montreal-hockey-9265bda34c95a1ed0ca2e1f90e7da1b1">in Canada booed “The Star-Spangled Banner”</a>&nbsp;during hockey’s 4 Nations Face-Off in February.FIFA, soccer’s governing body, did not respond to Associated Press requests for comment, but Infantino has never hidden his admiration for Trump, which he often demonstrates via&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DFCCe0sIRF8/?igsh=MXN1OGZ0ZDhkbGU3OQ%3D%3D&amp;img_index=1" target="_blank">social media</a>. They have met at least five times since the U.S. election in November.Last week, when&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ioc-olympics-president-election-coventry-coe-samaranch-762f3442ff2a01be9e822cd017b89a59">Kirsty Coventry</a>&nbsp;was elected president of the International Olympic Committee — becoming the first woman in that position — she was asked how she would work with Trump and what she would tell athletes about traveling to the U.S. for the next Games.“I have been dealing with, let’s say, difficult men, in high positions since I was 20 years old,” Coventry said with a chuckle, “and first and foremost, what I have learned is that communication will be key. That is something that will happen early on. And my firm belief is that President Trump is a huge lover of sports. He will want these Games to be significant. He will want them to be a success.”Referring to concerns about whether the administration might deny some athletes visas, she added: “We will not waver from our values … of solidarity in ensuring that every athlete that qualifies for the Olympic Games has the possibility to attend the Olympic Games and be safe during the Olympic Games.”The overriding assumption among those involved in the Olympics is that Trump will assure the 2028 Games are a success.As U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee chairman&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/winter-olympics-sports-8a89eac6ffd68f3e809cda0ec01ce4ac">Gene Sykes</a>&nbsp;put it: “I can’t speak for him, but I think he’s the kind of person who probably believes that having these go very, very well is a reflection of his leadership.”<h2>Will Trump’s tariffs and other policies affect soccer’s World Cup?</h2>“The most likely outcome is that Trump’s nonsense won’t have an impact,” said Smith College professor Andrew Zimbalist, an expert on the economics of sports.“My guess is that if relations between Canada and the U.S. deteriorate to the point that there are travel restrictions and spending restrictions,” Zimbalist said, “Trump would — just like he’s making exceptions all the time on his tariffs policies — make an exception for a month or six weeks.”The U.S. and Canadian soccer federations declined AP requests for comment on how White House policies might affect the 2026 World Cup.Gabriela Cuevas, who represents Mexico’s government in meetings with FIFA, said she considers the tariffs and the soccer event “separate issues,” adding that she believes “the World Cup could be a route to engage in a conversation.”Observers tend to agree, saying logistics such as security cooperation or team transportation from city to city — or country to country — should not be hampered when it comes to the World Cup, scheduled to take place in 16 cities across the U.S., Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.The borders might become an issue, though.“The main thing FIFA needs to move for this event is not car parts, and it’s not wheat, and it’s not electricity. It’s people. That’s your real concern,” said Victor Matheson, an economics professor at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts.“What were previously pretty reasonable border crossings could become much more challenging, simply because both sides amp up their level of inspections and the United States, in particular, cuts down government services that allow people to move effectively between countries.”As for the fans, 29-year-old Mexican businessman German Camacho Pacheco said “soccer is religion” in his country, so when it comes to the World Cup, “I don’t think they care about tariffs.”Camacho, wearing the Monterrey club jersey of defender Sergio Ramos while on the way to watch a game at a sports bar in Mexico City, said he doesn’t expect there to be any effect at all on the World Cup “unless this goes from a trade war to an actual war.”<h2>___</h2>AP writers Greg Beacham in Inglewood, California; Nancy Benac in Washington; Ronald Blum in New York; Graham Dunbar in Costa Navarino, Greece; Eddie Pells in Denver; Anne M. Peterson in Portland, Oregon, and Carlos Rodriguez in Mexico City contributed.

US-Canada-Mexico joint World Cup goes from unity to acrimony thanks to tariffs

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Eric Haase and Christian Yelich hit solo home runs to back a strong start by Chad Patrick and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals 5-0 on Tuesday night for their first win of the season.

Patrick gave the Brewers something they hadn't had thus far — three scoreless innings to begin the game. Milwaukee surrendered 24 runs in the first three innings of its first four games.

Haase homered from the ninth spot in the order to put the Brewers up 1-0 in the third. Brice Turang and Jackson Chourio followed with singles and Turang scored on a force-out at second on Yelich's grounder to make it 2-0.

Patrick fell an out short of qualifying for the win in his first career start, giving up three hits and three walks with five strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings.

Rhys Hoskins had an RBI single in a two-run sixth to up the lead to 4-0, and Yelich hit his first home run to cap the scoring in the eighth.

Jared Koenig pitched an inning, Abner Uribe (1-0) got four outs to get the win, Joel Payamps pitched the eighth and Trevor Megill got the last three outs.

Michael Lorenzen (0-1) allowed four runs — three earned — in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out seven.

Koenig entered with two outs and two on in the top of the fifth inning. He retired Michael Massey on a grounder to first to preserve a 2-0 lead.

The Brewers began the day with an ERA of 12.27 through four games and that includes two scoreless innings from first baseman Jake Bauers. The staff tied the record set by the 1954 Cardinals for the most runs allowed through four games with 47.

Cole Ragans (0-0) makes his second start for Kansas City in Wednesday's series finale. Freddy Peralta (0—1) starts for the second time for Milwaukee.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1743590051920.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Michael Lorenzen pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Michael Lorenzen pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)</figcaption>
 </figure>MILWAUKEE (AP) — Eric Haase and Christian Yelich hit solo home runs to back a strong start by Chad Patrick and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals 5-0 on Tuesday night for their first win of the season.Patrick gave the Brewers something they hadn't had thus far — three scoreless innings to begin the game. Milwaukee surrendered 24 runs in the first three innings of its first four games.Haase homered from the ninth spot in the order to put the Brewers up 1-0 in the third. Brice Turang and Jackson Chourio followed with singles and Turang scored on a force-out at second on Yelich's grounder to make it 2-0.Patrick fell an out short of qualifying for the win in his first career start, giving up three hits and three walks with five strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings.Rhys Hoskins had an RBI single in a two-run sixth to up the lead to 4-0, and Yelich hit his first home run to cap the scoring in the eighth.Jared Koenig pitched an inning, Abner Uribe (1-0) got four outs to get the win, Joel Payamps pitched the eighth and Trevor Megill got the last three outs.Michael Lorenzen (0-1) allowed four runs — three earned — in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out seven.<h2>Key moment</h2>Koenig entered with two outs and two on in the top of the fifth inning. He retired Michael Massey on a grounder to first to preserve a 2-0 lead.<h2>Key stat</h2>The Brewers began the day with an ERA of 12.27 through four games and that includes two scoreless innings from first baseman Jake Bauers. The staff tied the record set by the 1954 Cardinals for the most runs allowed through four games with 47.<h2>Up next</h2>Cole Ragans (0-0) makes his second start for Kansas City in Wednesday's series finale. Freddy Peralta (0—1) starts for the second time for Milwaukee.

⚾ Haase, Yelich homer as Brewers blank Royals 

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post

The Sacred Heart baseball team’s league title defense is off to a roaring start following a doubleheader sweep of Minneapolis on Tuesday, with the Knights taking a pair of mercy-rule shortened wins 17-2 and 12-2.

The Knights made short work of the opener in this series, striking for six runs in the first, four in the second, and seven more in the third to put the finishing touches on an early afternoon rout.

In the first inning, Sacred Heart capitalized on three walks and an error, scoring every player that reached on a free pass.

Minneapolis starter Max Helget settled in and found the zone after the first, but the Knight’s bats came to life, rattling off six four runs on six hits in the second, and seven runs on seven hits in the third, capped off by an Ethan Schrant 2-RBI double to end the game and a run of six straight hits.

No one player stole the spotlight for Sacred Heart, as eight different players reached base twice, and seven different Knights scored at least two runs.

On the bump, Graham Armstrong looked dominant, holding the Lions to just two runs on four hits in three innings of work.

The second game of this doubleheader was much more competitive, with Minneapolis striking first and hanging around until the later innings.

Emery Lambdin would open the scoring for the Lions, scoring on a walk in the second inning, but Sacred Heart was quick to rally, taking the lead with three unanswered in the home half and never looking back.

Neither team scored in the third, sending the game to the fourth inning with a tight score of 3-1, but the Knights would tack on six in the fourth, one in the fifth, and two more in the sixth to seal the deal.

Graham Armstrong followed up a 2-3, 2-RBI performance in game one with a nearly identical 2-3, 2-RBI performance in game two that included a game-winning base hit to right field to close out the win.

On the bump, Cayson Ivey muted the Minneapolis bats in the win, tossing four innings of two-hit ball and striking out five before turning the keys over to Tristen Hitchins.

With this result, the Knights move to 3-0 overall and in league play, while Minneapolis falls to 0-4.

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina PostThe Sacred Heart baseball team’s league title defense is off to a roaring start following a doubleheader sweep of Minneapolis on Tuesday, with the Knights taking a pair of mercy-rule shortened wins 17-2 and 12-2.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715807615208.jpeg" alt="Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home-field advantage starts here." />
 <figcaption>Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home-field advantage starts here.</figcaption>
 </figure>Game One: Sacred Heart 17, Minneapolis 2The Knights made short work of the opener in this series, striking for six runs in the first, four in the second, and seven more in the third to put the finishing touches on an early afternoon rout.In the first inning, Sacred Heart capitalized on three walks and an error, scoring every player that reached on a free pass.Minneapolis starter Max Helget settled in and found the zone after the first, but the Knight’s bats came to life, rattling off six four runs on six hits in the second, and seven runs on seven hits in the third, capped off by an Ethan Schrant 2-RBI double to end the game and a run of six straight hits.No one player stole the spotlight for Sacred Heart, as eight different players reached base twice, and seven different Knights scored at least two runs.On the bump, Graham Armstrong looked dominant, holding the Lions to just two runs on four hits in three innings of work.Game Two: Sacred Heart 12, Minneapolis 2The second game of this doubleheader was much more competitive, with Minneapolis striking first and hanging around until the later innings.Emery Lambdin would open the scoring for the Lions, scoring on a walk in the second inning, but Sacred Heart was quick to rally, taking the lead with three unanswered in the home half and never looking back.Neither team scored in the third, sending the game to the fourth inning with a tight score of 3-1, but the Knights would tack on six in the fourth, one in the fifth, and two more in the sixth to seal the deal.Graham Armstrong followed up a 2-3, 2-RBI performance in game one with a nearly identical 2-3, 2-RBI performance in game two that included a game-winning base hit to right field to close out the win.On the bump, Cayson Ivey muted the Minneapolis bats in the win, tossing four innings of two-hit ball and striking out five before turning the keys over to Tristen Hitchins.With this result, the Knights move to 3-0 overall and in league play, while Minneapolis falls to 0-4.

⚾️ Knights dominate Lions in doubleheader sweep

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Senior David N’Guessan was among 20 players chosen to participate in the 2025 NABC/Reese’s Division I College All-Star Game, which will be played on Friday (April 4) at the Alamodome in San Antonio as part of Final Four festivities.

Friday’s game will air nationally on CBS Sports Network at 3:30 p.m., CT. Admission to the game as well as all of Reese’s Final Four Friday is free to the public.

N’Guessan will play on the West team, along with former Wildcat teammate Cam Carter who played at LSU in 2024-25. They will be joined by Creighton’s Steven Ashworth and Jamiya Neal, Texas A&amp;M’s Wade Taylor IV, Northern Arizona’s Trent McLaughlin, UC San Diego’s Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones, Nevada’s Kobe Sanders, New Mexico’s Nelly Junior Joseph and Louisiana Tech’s Daniel Batcho.

The East team will include St. Joseph’s Erik Reynolds II, Yale’s Bez Mbeng, Missouri’s Tamar Bates and Caleb Grill, Iowa State’s Curtis Jones, VCU’s Max Shulga, Charleston Southern’s Taje’ Kelly, Marquette’s David Joplin, Xavier’s Zach Freemantle and Clemson’s Viktor Lakin.

This marks the second straight year that a Wildcat as taken part in the All-Star Game, as Tylor Perry played 18 minutes off the bench for the West-winning squad.

A 6-foot-9, 220-pound wing from De Lier, The Netherlands, N’Guessan was the Wildcats’ leading scorer and rebounder for most of the season, as he averaged 13.3 points on a Big 12-best 64.4 percent (179-of-278) shooting from the field with 7.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.9 blocks in 29.7 minutes per game. He scored in double figures in a team-best 26 games, including a team-best six 20-point performance. He has also collected a team-best 7 double-doubles, including 5 in Big 12 play. In addition to being the league’s leader in field goal percentage, he ranked in the Big 12’s top 20 in both scoring and rebounding.

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Senior David N’Guessan was among 20 players chosen to participate in the 2025 NABC/Reese’s Division I College All-Star Game, which will be played on Friday (April 4) at the Alamodome in San Antonio as part of Final Four festivities.Friday’s game will air nationally on CBS Sports Network at 3:30 p.m., CT. Admission to the game as well as all of Reese’s Final Four Friday is free to the public.N’Guessan will play on the West team, along with former Wildcat teammate Cam Carter who played at LSU in 2024-25. They will be joined by Creighton’s Steven Ashworth and Jamiya Neal, Texas A&amp;M’s Wade Taylor IV, Northern Arizona’s Trent McLaughlin, UC San Diego’s Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones, Nevada’s Kobe Sanders, New Mexico’s Nelly Junior Joseph and Louisiana Tech’s Daniel Batcho.The East team will include St. Joseph’s Erik Reynolds II, Yale’s Bez Mbeng, Missouri’s Tamar Bates and Caleb Grill, Iowa State’s Curtis Jones, VCU’s Max Shulga, Charleston Southern’s Taje’ Kelly, Marquette’s David Joplin, Xavier’s Zach Freemantle and Clemson’s Viktor Lakin.This marks the second straight year that a Wildcat as taken part in the All-Star Game, as Tylor Perry played 18 minutes off the bench for the West-winning squad.A 6-foot-9, 220-pound wing from De Lier, The Netherlands, N’Guessan was the Wildcats’ leading scorer and rebounder for most of the season, as he averaged 13.3 points on a Big 12-best 64.4 percent (179-of-278) shooting from the field with 7.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.9 blocks in 29.7 minutes per game. He scored in double figures in a team-best 26 games, including a team-best six 20-point performance. He has also collected a team-best 7 double-doubles, including 5 in Big 12 play. In addition to being the league’s leader in field goal percentage, he ranked in the Big 12’s top 20 in both scoring and rebounding.

N’Guessan to Play in Reese’s College All-Star Game Friday

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Following a career-best performance from beyond the 3-point line this season, K-State’s Temira Poindexter has been selected to compete in the Celsius Women’s 3-Point Championship. The 36th&nbsp;annual State Farm College Slam Dunk and 3-Point Championships will be held on Thursday at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, and will air live on ESPN beginning at 6 p.m.

Poindexter is the second Wildcat since 2014 to be chosen for the College 3-Point Championship, as Kindred Wesemann competed and won the 2017 edition of the event in Phoenix, Arizona.

In her collegiate career, Poindexter made 273 three-pointers. She registered at least one 3-point field goal in 110 of 129 career games. She made four or more 3-point field goals in a game 24 times in her career, including a career-high eight at Kentucky on in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on March 23, 2025. Of her 2,011 career points, 40.7 percent (819 points) came from beyond the arc.

In her first season in Manhattan, Poindexter garnered All-Big 12 Third Team honors. She registered 12.5 points per game on a career-high 45.5 field goal percentage.

The product of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, shot a career-high 40.0 percent (92-of-230) from three-point range while making a career-high 92 three-pointers this season. Her 92 connections from beyond the arc ranks 16th in the nation. Over the last two seasons, Poindexter made 177 three-point field goals.

The 92 made 3-point field goals this season ranks fifth in school history for a single season and is third for 3-point field goals made in a senior season.

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Following a career-best performance from beyond the 3-point line this season, K-State’s Temira Poindexter has been selected to compete in the Celsius Women’s 3-Point Championship. The 36th&nbsp;annual State Farm College Slam Dunk and 3-Point Championships will be held on Thursday at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, and will air live on ESPN beginning at 6 p.m.Poindexter is the second Wildcat since 2014 to be chosen for the College 3-Point Championship, as Kindred Wesemann competed and won the 2017 edition of the event in Phoenix, Arizona.In her collegiate career, Poindexter made 273 three-pointers. She registered at least one 3-point field goal in 110 of 129 career games. She made four or more 3-point field goals in a game 24 times in her career, including a career-high eight at Kentucky on in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on March 23, 2025. Of her 2,011 career points, 40.7 percent (819 points) came from beyond the arc.In her first season in Manhattan, Poindexter garnered All-Big 12 Third Team honors. She registered 12.5 points per game on a career-high 45.5 field goal percentage.The product of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, shot a career-high 40.0 percent (92-of-230) from three-point range while making a career-high 92 three-pointers this season. Her 92 connections from beyond the arc ranks 16th in the nation. Over the last two seasons, Poindexter made 177 three-point field goals.The 92 made 3-point field goals this season ranks fifth in school history for a single season and is third for 3-point field goals made in a senior season.K-State concluded the 2024-25 season with its 19th NCAA Tournament bid and the fourth Sweet 16 appearance in program history. The Wildcats registered the second-most wins in a season in school history with 28 and tied for the second-most wins in a two-season span (54). K-State was ranked in both the Associated Press and Coaches polls for the entirety of the season.

K-State’s Poindexter to Compete in Celsius Women’s 3-Point Championship

WICHITA, Kan. -&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4ab59c5d-d9e0-415a-94a9-b63a809a0869?elinkdata=23576" target="_blank">Chihiro Iwata</a>&nbsp;of Kansas Wesleyan University has earned the KCAC Flag Football Offensive Player of the Week honor, the conference office announced Monday. Student-athletes were selected for their performances from March 24-30 by a vote of conference sports information directors. All KCAC Player of the Week honors are presented by&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c0947d63-223a-4558-b548-ecfac72f9471?elinkdata=23576" target="_blank">Equity Bank</a>.

Iwata was phenomenal for the Coyotes in two blowout wins, 57-0 over Bethel and 46-0 over Graceland.

Against Bethel, Iwata was 10-of-11 for 125 yards and five touchdowns. She also ran once for 10 yards. KWU started its drives on average at the Bethel 27 yard line, so there just wasn't yards to gain in the game.

Against Graceland, she was 24-of-31 passing for 269 yards and six touchdowns and she rushed four times for 21 yards. For the week, she was 34-of-42 for 394 yards and 11 touchdowns, completing 81 percent of her passes. She also had five rushes for 31 yards on the week.

This marks the second time this season Iwata has been named the KCAC Women's Flag Football Offensive Player of the Week.

WICHITA, Kan. -&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4ab59c5d-d9e0-415a-94a9-b63a809a0869?elinkdata=23576" target="_blank">Chihiro Iwata</a>&nbsp;of Kansas Wesleyan University has earned the KCAC Flag Football Offensive Player of the Week honor, the conference office announced Monday. Student-athletes were selected for their performances from March 24-30 by a vote of conference sports information directors. All KCAC Player of the Week honors are presented by&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c0947d63-223a-4558-b548-ecfac72f9471?elinkdata=23576" target="_blank">Equity Bank</a>.Iwata was phenomenal for the Coyotes in two blowout wins, 57-0 over Bethel and 46-0 over Graceland.Against Bethel, Iwata was 10-of-11 for 125 yards and five touchdowns. She also ran once for 10 yards. KWU started its drives on average at the Bethel 27 yard line, so there just wasn't yards to gain in the game.Against Graceland, she was 24-of-31 passing for 269 yards and six touchdowns and she rushed four times for 21 yards. For the week, she was 34-of-42 for 394 yards and 11 touchdowns, completing 81 percent of her passes. She also had five rushes for 31 yards on the week.This marks the second time this season Iwata has been named the KCAC Women's Flag Football Offensive Player of the Week.

Iwata earns KCAC Flag Football Offensive Player of the Week honor

Kansas Wesleyan's&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ba1ea923-44d0-4a27-9b86-62876960f7fc?elinkdata=23545" target="_blank">Ryan Wagner</a>&nbsp;has been selected as the Heart of America Conference Men's Volleyball Defender of the Week, presented by Molten, as announced by the Heart Conference office on Monday.

Playing in only two of three matches this week was huge on the defensive side for the Coyotes. He averaged 2.17 blocks per match on the week.

He had seven blocks against No. 3 ranked Missouri Valley as the Coyotes played easily their best match of the season against the Vikings.Against Culver-Stockton he added six blocks while only playing in two of three sets in the match.

Kansas Wesleyan's&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ba1ea923-44d0-4a27-9b86-62876960f7fc?elinkdata=23545" target="_blank">Ryan Wagner</a>&nbsp;has been selected as the Heart of America Conference Men's Volleyball Defender of the Week, presented by Molten, as announced by the Heart Conference office on Monday.Playing in only two of three matches this week was huge on the defensive side for the Coyotes. He averaged 2.17 blocks per match on the week.He had seven blocks against No. 3 ranked Missouri Valley as the Coyotes played easily their best match of the season against the Vikings.Against Culver-Stockton he added six blocks while only playing in two of three sets in the match.

Ryan Wagner named HEART Men's Volleyball Defender of the Week

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kris Bubic struck out eight in six shutout innings in his first start in nearly two years, and the Kansas City Royals spoiled Milwaukee's home opener with an 11-1 victory over the winless Brewers on Monday.

Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez homered for the Royals. Jonathan India had three hits and drove in two runs one day after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/royals-jonathan-india-21ca211a9ceab0a802ad3e0161c98cd7">he was struck</a>&nbsp;on the left side of his face by a 98.9-mph pitch from Cleveland's Emmanuel Clase.

Bubic (1-0) allowed three hits and walked two in his first start since&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/braves-royals-0901437988ea02e1d63792b0b8fcbcb7">April 15, 2023.</a>&nbsp;The 27-year-old left-hander had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/royals-kris-bubic-e784a60aeb5aa900ac518966b0a6446b">Tommy John surgery</a>&nbsp;later that month, and he filled a relief role in all 27 of his appearances last season, going 1-1 with a 2.67 ERA.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1743508996698.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic (50) throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, March 31, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic (50) throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, March 31, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)</figcaption>
 </figure>MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kris Bubic struck out eight in six shutout innings in his first start in nearly two years, and the Kansas City Royals spoiled Milwaukee's home opener with an 11-1 victory over the winless Brewers on Monday.Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez homered for the Royals. Jonathan India had three hits and drove in two runs one day after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/royals-jonathan-india-21ca211a9ceab0a802ad3e0161c98cd7">he was struck</a>&nbsp;on the left side of his face by a 98.9-mph pitch from Cleveland's Emmanuel Clase.Bubic (1-0) allowed three hits and walked two in his first start since&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/braves-royals-0901437988ea02e1d63792b0b8fcbcb7">April 15, 2023.</a>&nbsp;The 27-year-old left-hander had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/royals-kris-bubic-e784a60aeb5aa900ac518966b0a6446b">Tommy John surgery</a>&nbsp;later that month, and he filled a relief role in all 27 of his appearances last season, going 1-1 with a 2.67 ERA.The two-time&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/milwaukee-brewers-984ada478789a7727c5f1333df7afddd">defending NL Central champion</a>&nbsp;Brewers are 0-4 for the first time since 2015, when they finished 68-94.Garcia connected for a 428-foot drive to center on a 2-1 fastball from Elvin Rodriguez (0-1) in the second. Perez went deep on a 2-2 slider from Elvis Peguero in the seventh, sending a 418-foot drive just inside the left-field foul pole.Brewers associate manager Rickie Weeks was ejected from the game by home plate umpire Brennan Miller after arguing a ball-strike call from the dugout in the seventh.<h2>Key moment</h2>After India and Bobby Witt opened the game with back-to-back singles, Rodríguez retired the next two batters and seemed on the verge of getting out of the inning until Michael Massey ripped a 1-1 fastball that bounced over the left-field wall for a ground-rule RBI double. Hunter Renfroe followed with a two-run single.<h2>Key stat</h2>The Brewers have been outscored 47-15 through their first four games. They opened their season by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/torpedo-bats-yankees-6ac6c797ea935941ed1c0d0e51a7d870">getting swept</a>&nbsp;in a three-game series at Yankee Stadium.<h2>Up next</h2>Right-hander Michael Lorenzen starts for the Royals as the three-game series continues Tuesday. The Brewers haven't announced their starting pitcher.