a massive slugger in their organization is hitting the cover off of baseballs at the Triple-A level and there's no obvious reason why he shouldn't be in Minnesota's lineup right now He was a four-year player at Oklahoma State (2018-2021) who only hit 23 home runs in just shy of 600 NCAA plate appearances but it wasn't enough to get him drafted So McCusker suited up for the Tri-City ValleyCats (based in Albany he eventually started to tap into more power he hit .433 with 17 home runs and a 1.302 OPS he signed a minor league contract with the Twins McCusker hit 14 homers in 46 games in the low minors in '23 hit 19 of them across Double-A and Triple-A last year and has gotten off to a red-hot start to 2025 McCusker is slashing .326/.394/.629 for the St He's also among the leaders in average exit velocity using his large frame to crush the ball to all fields This is now a @carson_mccusker stan page. He hits his first ever grand slam. It's his 6th home run of the season for the man that came in 2nd in Triple-A in exit velo at 95.9. (home run was 102.6). He came in 2nd in the IL in slugging (.673) & OPS (1.073) & T3rd in HR. Lead 5-1. pic.twitter.com/ROH2vvx6Zd Carson McCusker with a pair of HRs for the @StPaulSaints in yesterday’s action 💣The big fella has 4 HRs over the last 8 days 📈#MNTwins pic.twitter.com/EadlElCCsw McCusker turns 27 this month and isn't considered a prospect strike out a fair amount (30 percent K rate this season But with the Twins' offense struggling the way it has there isn't any strong argument against adding him to the 40-man roster and giving him an opportunity in the big leagues McCusker isn't some savior who will fix Minnesota's season but it's hard to see the downside of giving him a chance to provide a potential spark having lost four in a row after a four-game winning streak indicated signs of life When Matt Wallner suffered a hamstring injury in mid-April it was understandable that the Twins didn't turn to McCusker It was still rather early in the Triple-A season at that point it becomes less and less defensible that McCusker hasn't gotten a call-up especially when you consider some of the players that are on the roster instead of him Willi Castro) have forced the Twins to call on reinforcements multiple times They called up star prospect Luke Keaschall They've had to turn to Triple-A players like DaShawn Keirsey Jr as well as trading for a couple players (Jonah Bride and Kody Clemens) who had just been designated for assignment by their previous big-league team Keirsey and Clemens are the two outfielders currently on Minnesota's roster instead of McCusker has gone 2 for 29 at the plate this season Clemens is 1 for 8 with three strikeouts since being acquired a week ago Because Keirsey at least has value defensively and as a pinch runner Clemens is probably the most egregious example of a player who should not be blocking McCusker from the big leagues He turns 29 shortly and has a decent-sized track record of not being an MLB-caliber hitter Clemens has hit .195 with a .606 OPS and 105 Ks to 22 walks he has the versatility to play both outfield and multiple infield spots but there's no reason why the Twins should've traded for him instead of simply promoting McCusker Rocco Baldelli could undoubtedly make the lineup work with McCusker in right field or at DH Wallner is expected to remain out for much of May with his hamstring strain The Twins have a guy who looks a lot like a right-handed version of him down in Triple-A and they've decided to dig in the MLB scrap heap instead Carson McCusker's MLB debut becomes more and more overdue The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER The Carson City Sheriff's Office has confirmed the identity of the suspect in a fatal shooting that happened outside an area bar on Wednesday One person has died following a shooting outside a bar in Carson City the Carson City Sheriff's Office has confirmed Da' Lecs Smith is charged with open murder They are set to appear in court on Monday at 9 a.m The Carson City Sheriff's Office confirmed one person died following a shooting outside of a bar in Carson City The Sheriff's Office got the call about the incident at 9:45 p.m a man called 911 saying he was involved in a shooting but detectives responded immediately and the Sheriff's Office took him into custody Deputies found a 46-year-old man in the street outside of the bar with multiple gunshot wounds Sheriff Furlong said the initial investigation shows that two people had an argument inside the bar That's when the Sheriff's Office says the suspect shot the victim multiple times Anyone who may have more information is asked to contact the Carson City Sheriff’s Office at 775-887-2677 Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Carson Schwesinger was just a former walk-on who barely even played on special teams when Ikaika Malloe arrived as UCLA's special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach in 2022 That very quickly changed for Schwesinger once the new Bruins assistant started watching him "Any chance he had to basically prove me wrong told the Beacon Journal in a phone interview on May 2 'I'm not even sure what that kid is doing on that side of the ball That player who annoyed Malloe the special-teams coordinator went on to become one of the best players for Malloe the defensive coordinator two years later finally got his starting opportunity as a senior That starting opportunity turned into an All-America season, which turned into Schwesinger being drafted in the second round (No. 33 overall) of the NFL draft by the Browns said the player he is as he embarks on an NFL career is the same pain-in-the-rear-end scout teamer who was blocking all of "damn kicks" three years ago The only difference between the two is opportunity "That's something that I think I knew two years ago Schwesinger spent two seasons as essentially still a special teams star and part-time linebacker only 83 of his 306 total snaps in 2022 were on defense and only 17 of 213 were defensive snaps in 2023 The breakthrough finally arrived in Schwesinger's final season who was promoted to UCLA's defensive coordinator by new coach DeShaun Foster when he replaced Chip Kelly in 2024 finally getting tired of having him standing next to him on the sidelines 'Why is this guy standing next to me on the sideline?" Malloe said "So we started to create packages [for him] but we eventually moved [Oluwafemi Oladejo] to get Carson on the field I think what everybody had the pleasure of watching was just how instinctive he is and how smart he is." The move paid off for both Schwesinger and Oladejo Both ended up as second-round draft picks in April with Oladejo going 19 picks after Schwesinger at No led the Big Ten in tackles (136) and the Bruins in interceptions (two) he credited Malloe for much of that success "I think all of that helped grow my game and get me better at football," Schwesinger said really gave me my opportunity to play that I’ve been waiting for Just having the belief and faith in me to be the player that they knew I could be." Malloe refuses to take credit for Schwesinger's talent although it was he — as both outside and inside linebackers coach during his time with the Bruins — who provided him with the opportunity He said the real reason for Schwesinger's success is something that can't be taught — instinct Malloe said Schwesinger fine-tuned that instinct which he believes will help his former player with the Browns as well by coupling it with an acute understanding of what teams are doing before the snap but he understood where his assets were," Malloe said So what he tried to do was study so much of the pre-snap I want to say there's a TikTok of [former NFL All-Pro linebacker] Luke Kuechly and he's talking about if you can study just formations you can actually call the play out before the play So what I think of instinctual football player I would attribute some of that to film study and being a student of the game So he was looking halfway there before the play even started." Chris Easterling can be reached at ceasterling@thebeaconjournal.com Read more about the Browns at www.beaconjournal.com/sports/browns Carson Hocevar was the fastest in practice and followed it by winning his first career Cup pole Saturday at Texas Motor Speedway “I’m excited to be able to lead my first-ever Cup race to the green,” the 22-year-old Hocevar told Prime after claiming the pole Hocevar led the way with a lap of 191.659 mph around the 1.5-mile speedway He also said he was thrilled with getting the No 1 pit stall for Sunday’s race (green flag scheduled to wave at 3:43 p.m ET on FS1) in an event likely to have several pit stops Last year’s race featured 16 cautions and saw some cars that finished in the top 10 pit at least eight times This marks back-to-back first-time pole winners in Cup Zane Smith won his first career pole last weekend at Talladega Points leader William Byron qualified second Saturday with a lap of 191.564 mph will start third after a lap of 191.523 mph “I feel like I left a pole lap out there,” Cindric said “I sent it into Turn 1 and didn’t quite get to the bottom and didn’t quite maximize my exit I guess I can be happy with where we are at but I definitely feel like you want to do it all We are in a great spot for (Sunday) and should have a good pit stall so I feel good about where we are at for tomorrow Kyle Larson qualified fourth at 191.421 mph will start fifth after a lap of 191.333 mph marking the third time in the last seven races he’s qualified 24th or worse the second time in the last three races he’s started 27th or worse the third consecutive races he’s started 20th or worse A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome After setting the fastest time in practice earlier in the morning from his 36 laps Hocevar will lead the field to the green flag in tomorrow’s Würth 400 ultimately I didn't think it was great through (turns) one and two," Hocevar shared with Amazon Prime when he set his pole-running speed in his 56th start "It felt so comfortable and so much grip that I'm like I could have used a little bit more throttle and everything But it felt super smooth and going through three and four it felt really good ride quality… obviously easy wide open They said it was P-1 and that's ultimately where I was like fastest in practice and you want to do it again in qualifying and be able to back that up." Carson Hocevar talks with Motor Racing Network on pit road Hocevar holds a unique perspective in utilizing sound and visual cues watching in car cameras and observing other races to learn what he can do in the car and in the moment He doesn’t downplay the technology side of things with SMT (Sports MEDIA Technology) or ghost cars but sticks to his strengths to fuel his performance “I guess it just comes from me racing quarter midgets.” Daytona 500 winner and current championship leader William Byron was second quickest by a hundredth and a half of a second (28.188 seconds) to share the front row with Hocevar Last weekend’s winner at Talladega Superspeedway with Kyle Larson and Hocevar’s Spire Motorsports teammate Michael McDowell round out the top five starting positions “We are in a great spot for tomorrow and should have a good pit stall so I feel good about where we are at for tomorrow,” Cindric shared “We will try to go get another one.” Ty Gibbs was the highest qualifying Toyota in sixth Bubba Wallace and AJ Allmendinger complete the top 10 spots Last year’s winner Chase Elliott qualified 29th The green flag is scheduled to wave for Sunday’s Würth 400 at 3:30 p.m airing on FS1 and over radio on PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90 NASCAR Cup Series Starting Lineup Würth 400 Texas Motor Speedway May 3 In his first start from the pole, Carson Hocevar had a very up-and-down day on the track. That included a wreck with Ryan Preece. One of the favorites to blame in the NASCAR Cup Series now Ryan Preece was not happy with Carson Hocevar after being wrecked out of the Texas race He called him out in his comments after leaving the infield care center “I apologized to him and his guy, same with my guys, right?” Hocevar said to Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports. “Just got in there and started to slide up, and he got to the right rear, and I was already crossing somebody’s wake and got tight from him on my door and the car in front. “I mean I’m out of the gas and have wheel, and I just didn’t predict to be in that spot, to panic, or to have to change directions, you have to predict it, and I didn’t, I just didn’t predict he would get there if I’m being honest. That’s on me, I wrecked myself, right?” I mean, what more can he say in this situation? The wreck happened, and he has to live with the consequences of that, as far as how Ryan Preece and other drivers treat him now. A couple of years ago, it was all about Ross Chastain. Now, Carson Hocevar is the new driver everyone points at when things go wrong. In this case, Preece has a right to be upset, but it’s just the usual cycle of a young driver making young driver mistakes and being called out. Top 101Trump, SabanDuo's NIL order blasted Hot32026 NFL Mock DraftTodd McShay looks ahead By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms, and use of my personal information described therein. Another disappointing finish today. Carson Hocevar has had five finishes of P30 or worse this season and six finishes of P24 or worse. Today, he was P24 coming off of a top-10 at Talladega. Hocevar is showing speed. He won the pole for the race earlier in the weekend. That has to count for something. We know his raw speed is excellent. He still has to work on his overall race craft and awareness in the Cup car, though. He has to start getting better finishes. Hocevar only has two top-10s on the year. Honestly, he’s underperformed. I still think he has a chance to really improve this season. The pole award surprised me a lot since it happened at Texas and not a superspeedway. Carson Hocevar will be fine. But if he wants to salvage this season, he has to start getting better finishes. Little and big mistakes are holding him back from getting the finishes he deserves. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media At the end of a 45-minute event on May 2 at the Center Township Government Center in Indianapolis, U.S. Rep. André Carson thanked what was a friendly audience for joining him and U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark The congressman’s office has organized several virtual town halls since the start of the year which Carson said have garnered hundreds of attendees The May 2 event with Clark was titled a “community conversation,” which Carson described as a deliberate move his office has made due to safety concerns and threats he said he has received this year and Carson criticized the Trump administration’s cuts and took audience questions on the future of Social Security Medicaid and the Democratic Party’s chances in the 2026 midterm elections Here are other major takeaways from their conversation: Clark told the group on the second floor of the Center Township Government Center that it was her first visit to Indianapolis but not her first stop in Indiana The Massachusetts representative said she’s previously been to Purdue University in West Lafayette Clark said she is making an effort to visit states where Democrats don't typically see success in elections to remind people what the party can do for working families "Part of what we're doing as Democrats is showing up in places where we don't win elections and we're probably not going to win elections," Clark said "That's why we're going to Mississippi and meeting people there to talk about what Medicaid means It's why we're going to farmers in Iowa and saying Hornedo in a post on X on April 30 characterized Carson’s event with Clark as a sign that Democrats are concerned about longtime incumbents “DC sees what we’re building and they’re nervous,” Hornedo said in the post Clark thanked Hoosiers for sending Carson to Congress and highlighted his congressional committee record such as his work on the House transportation and intelligence committees “He stands up for you every single day and fights for you,” Clark said and you can see it from the work he does.”  Clark and Carson both encouraged Hoosiers to speak up publicly about their concerns about what the Trump administration is doing Carson said House Democrats are pushing back by proposing legislation and through legal efforts shows that your efforts are working,” Carson said “There are cracks that are slowly forming on the other side Contact IndyStar state government and politics reporter Brittany Carloni at brittany.carloni@indystar.com Sign up for our free weekly politics newsletter, Checks & Balances curated by IndyStar politics and government reporters TRANSFER PORTAL TRACKER The Cowboys lost a player to the Cougars last week Suesue was a member of the 2024 recruiting class but had just joined the Cougars this spring after serving on a religious mission as he played quarterback in high school before playing linebacker for the Cougars this spring and now tight end with the Pokes He was a three-star prospect coming out of Granger High in Utah He threw for 3,295 yards and 33 touchdowns as a high school senior while running for another 709 yards and nine scores 1,240 player in the 247Sports Composite ranking for the 2024 class He chose BYU over reported offers from Utah The group also got a new position coach this offseason Former UMass Point Guard Jaylen Curry Transferring to Oklahoma State Two Oklahoma State Basketball Assistants Reportedly Hired Away Daily Bullets (May 1): Pokes Land Another Guard Browns 2nd round NFL draft pick Carson Schwesinger can fix the team’s problems on defense The Cleveland Browns have a lot of issues and most of them in 2024 were on the offensive side of the ball. That didn’t stop GM Andrew Berry from selecting two defenders with the team’s first two selections. DT Mason Graham was considered by almost everyone among the top five prospects in the draft (top 3 for many) Only once was Schwesinger selected in a mock draft (collected by Mock Draft Database) before the 4th round The hope is that Schwesinger will join Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah to give Cleveland one of the most dynamic linebacker pairings in the NFL We will have to wait to find out the future of JOK but Schwesinger will help with some of the problems on the defensive side of the ball with or without Owusu-Koramoah Pro Football Focus had the Browns as the worst tackling team in the NFL last year. FTN’s DVOA ranked Cleveland’s run defense in the middle of the pack (15th overall) Over at Browns Film Breakdown, we see how Schwesinger can be greatly helpful with both of those areas. In an agreement with BFB, here is a segment of their breakdown of the Browns newest linebacker: So many great pieces of information in the above video about how Schwesinger is able to make plays as a run defender Notice how many times the UCLA Bruin is one-on-one with a running back and he gets his man on the ground Browns Film Breakdown is a subscriber-based site through Substrack. Their model allows for some of the material to be free for everyone, but most of the in-depth film room material is for subscribers only. To bring more film content to our DBN community, we will bring segments of material over from BFB and encourage our readers to check out the material on their site and subscribe if interested I will also be a regular guest on their podcast, as I was last week Watching the film breakdown of Schwesinger do you think (along with the addition of Graham) the Browns have solved their run defense and tackling issues How do you feel about Berry using the 33rd pick to take a linebacker Any difference after seeing some of the film on him If you’ve never signed up for an account with us, which you will need to comment, you can do so here then come back and share your Schwesinger thoughts CARSON CITY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The suspect in a deadly shooting at a Carson City bar on Wednesday night has been identified. De Lecs Smith, 26, has been charged with open murder, carrying a concealed weapon without a permit and battery with a deadly weapon. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) received 911 calls of a shooting on Telegraph Street between Carson Street and Valley Street around 9:45 p.m. on April 30. On arrival, deputies located a victim in the street outside of a bar. Paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene. The victim has been identified as a man who was born in August 1978. His name has not been released. Preliminary information indicated the victim and suspect may have exchanged words in the bar, however, no physical altercation was reported. Authorities say both the suspect and the victim exited the bar into the street where the suspect shot the victim multiple times. Authorities say Smith initially ran from the scene before police arrived, but he called the 911 Center and turned himself in just before 10:30 p.m. Smith is being held without bail and is expected in court on Monday, May 5. a United States Army post in Colorado Springs The FBI arrested an Army infantryman stationed at Fort Carson on federal cocaine distribution charges Wednesday evening The arrest comes four days after a federal raid early Sunday on an underground Colorado Springs nightclub that authorities said resulted in more than a 100 people detained on immigration charges According to a federal criminal complaint, Juan Gabriel Orona-Rodriguez, an Army staff sergeant, appears to have an “ownership/leadership role” in a company called Immortal Security, which provided security for nightclubs, including Warike, the underground nightclub raided on Sunday when Orona-Rodriguez’s superior officer learns he is running the side security business and tells him to stop unless he has approval Authorities were able to get a search warrant for Orona-Rodriguez’s text messages and assembled several conversations he had they allege were related to dealing in cocaine and a gun was one of 17 active-duty soldiers present at the time of the Sunday raid.  “So you need a whole full and the 7 g right?” reads one message to Orona-Rodriguez from an unnamed contact — and Orona-Rodriguez responds The criminal complaint says that in drug transactions controlled substances are often referred to by weight when ORONA-RODRIGUEZ refers to ‘two half’ he is referring to two half ounces which I know to be a common measurement of cocaine,” reads the complaint.  the unnamed person offers to deliver an ounce of cocaine to the Warike Many of the amounts outlined in the criminal complaint deal with relatively small amounts of cocaine Colorado Springs Police were aware of the club having generated "numerous" 9-1-1 calls The text messages indicate Orona-Rodriguez was both a buyer and seller of cocaine at different times At one point a customer messages Orona-Rodriguez to purchase a half ounce “likely at Warike” where he was providing security for $500 and Orona-Rodriguez writes back “Your [sic] killing me smalls,” according to the complaint an undercover DEA agent purchased half an ounce of cocaine from Orona-Rodriguez near his residence in Colorado Springs 2024 outline proposed firearms transactions with people without legal status to be in the U.S including pistols with extended clip magazines It’s unclear from the criminal complaint if the transactions were completed The purchaser was trying to pay with cash and cocaine which Orona-Rodriguez indicated would not work Orona-Rodriguez appeared briefly in federal court Thursday afternoon Dressed in camouflage cargo pants and a light green t-shirt he was advised of his rights and answered a series of yes or no questions and have a detention hearing on Tuesday. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted on all charges The raid on Warike was a joint effort by local and federal agencies Attorney General Pamela Bondi said the underground club was frequented by “Tda and MS-13 terrorists,” referencing South and Central American gangs.  Authorities said cocaine and methamphetamine were seized Photos posted on social media by the DEA show several weapons and drug paraphernalia the DEA says were seized at the club The paperwork in Orona-Rodriguez’s case is the most thorough accounting yet made public appears to be the only person facing charges from the Sunday raid though scores were taken into immigration detention Orona-Rodriguez is assigned to the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team He’s been in the service for nearly nine years Colorado Postcards are snapshots of our colorful state in sound. They give brief insights into our people and places, our flora and fauna, and our past and present, from every corner of Colorado. Listen now. © 2025 Colorado Public Radio. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy A 28-year-old Army soldier has been accused of drug-related charges following a federal raid on an alleged illegal nightclub in Colorado on Sunday where authorities claim he provided security and more than a dozen other troops were present The charges against Staff Sgt. Juan Gabriel Orona-Rodriguez, who is assigned to Fort Carson He's accused of one count each of distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine as well as conspiracy to distribute cocaine the case against Orona-Rodriguez predated Sunday's raid led by the Drug Enforcement Administration at a Colorado Springs nightclub not far from Fort Carson The staff sergeant was allegedly a part of a security company that provided armed guards at the nightclub Read Next: Senators Voice 'Deep Concerns' About Trump's Pick for Air Force Under Secretary "Orona-Rodriguez appears to hold a leadership role in a business called Immortal Security LLC which provides armed security at 'nightclubs' -- including an afterhours unlawful nightclub called Warike -- within Colorado Springs Colorado," a news release from the U.S Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado said The statement said he was "one of approximately 17 active-duty U.S Army service members present at Warike during the execution of that search warrant." The Colorado Springs Police Department allegedly has received 911 calls related to Warike in the past An FBI agent detailed in court documents after speaking with DEA agents that they "believe employees of Immortal Security are involved in drug distribution and that employees of Immortal Security are carrying firearms while providing security at Warike and similar establishments." Orona-Rodriguez, according to information from the Army Criminal Investigation Division detailed in court documents, received a developmental counseling form from his commanding officer earlier this year and was told at that time that the security company was “off limits to members of the armed forces." told Military.com the division is "aware of this matter and is currently conducting a joint investigation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)" but added they "are unable to provide further information at this time." A Fort Carson official told Military.com they were aware of the FBI investigation and that with the help of Army CID they took one of the base's soldiers into custody told Military.com in an emailed statement that they "facilitated the arrest Wednesday evening." "The charges in the complaint are allegations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt," Migoya added A call to Orona-Rodriguez's federal defender's office went unanswered Orona-Rodriguez was accused of selling cocaine to an undercover DEA agent last week A subsequent search warrant for the soldier's phone allegedly found text messages from 2024 and this year that "appear to show him repeatedly purchasing cocaine and selling it to others," the U.S attorney's office in Colorado said in the news release The soldier is "also suspected of unlawfully trafficking firearms including those with high-capacity magazines" to illegal migrants Related: Service Members Detained After DEA Raid at Alleged Illegal Underground Nightclub in Colorado Hegseth argued that senior leaders should be "unencumbered by unnecessary bureaucratic layers that.. 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Visit our Customer Support center for solutions or to contact us FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas baseball is dealing with a slew of injuries as the No. 5 Razorbacks (37-9 14-7 SEC) prepare for a top-five showdown against No The SEC Availability Report will be released later tonight but Dave Van Horn hinted at Logan Maxwell being limited and freshman pitcher Carson Wiggins being unavailable to face the Longhorns (38-5 19-2) during his Wednesday press conference previewing the series Wiggins was removed after throwing four pitches in a 9-5 loss to Florida on Sunday Wiggins signaled to the dugout and summoned head trainer Corey Wood Wiggins walked off the field and was replaced by Will McEntire Van Horn said that the Razorbacks received good news when an initial MRI on Wiggins' elbow didn't reveal a tear but the hard-throwing righty will undergo a second MRI this week to reveal the full extent of his injury "It doesn’t mean that he’s going to pitch again this year even if it’s not (torn)," Van Horn said If there’s a nerve issue or something jumped out More: Three takeaways as Arkansas baseball falls to Florida, loses third straight SEC series More: Arkansas baseball needs more from weekend starting pitchers to stop SEC slide Maxwell exited Friday's game against Florida in the bottom of the fourth with an ailing hamstring he's been battling throughout the season He didn't play in the final two games of the series Van Horn said Maxwell won't be in the lineup for the series opener against the Longhorns Thursday night (6 p.m. ESPN2) and will be limited regardless of his role this weekend I mean he might be able to play during the series some time," Van Horn said I don’t know about playing in the outfield yet." Van Horn mentioned that freshman Gabe Fraser's 'having some issues.' The infielder has been the primary replacement for Nolan Souza who is likely out for the remainder of the season with a shoulder injury The injury to Wiggins comes as Arkansas was on the cusp of a healthy pitching staff 4.35 ERA) returned to the starting rotation earlier this month after missing nearly eight weeks with a shoulder ailment 0.60 ERA) missed the last five weeks with a back injury but Dave Van Horn hopes the lefty can return before the final weekend of the regular season is healthy and available to make his season debut after having surgery to address the bone-related issue in his elbow last spring Wiggins began the spring by splitting closer duties with Christian Foutch He hasn't picked up a save since early March but Wiggins has been a reliable presence out of the Arkansas bullpen with a 3.21 ERA across 14 appearances He has 20 strikeouts and nine walks in 14 innings Jackson Fuller covers Arkansas football, basketball and baseball for the Southwest Times Record, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at jfuller@gannett.com or follow him @jacksonfuller16 on X Game Recap: Baseball | 5/4/2025 5:16:00 PM | Joel Krenz Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Taos Police Department and New Mexico State Police are investigating a crash Thursday morning (May 1) on Kit Carson Road near Dragoon Lane and Quesnel Police are investigating what reports from witnesses indicate was a high speed crash on Kit Carson Road around 8 a.m Taos Police Police Chief Mark Archuleta confirmed said she was talking to a coworker inside Wanda Lucero's State Farm Insurance Agency where she works when they heard the crash saw a cloud of dust and a severely damaged Jeep the jeep was crushed; I told her to stay still and help was coming," Miera said Emergency personnel arrived on scene and to extract the driver from the vehicle Speaking to the Taos News at the scene around 8:45 a.m Taos Police Officer Brian Garcia said more information will be forthcoming He indicated a crash reconstruction team was on its way to assist the investigation Drivers are advised to avoid the area which is closed to traffic This is a developing story. Check taosnews.com for updates The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the Town of Taos from April 23–27 Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Approaching 50 laps remaining in the Würth 400, Preece and his RFK Racing No. 60 team decided to be aggressive and pit early for the tire advantage. However, an untimely caution from Jesse Love’s crash trapped Preece a lap down during his pit stop The team argued about their track position as he crossed the start-finish line as NASCAR Cup Series officials reviewed the call a second time only to confirm that he would not receive the free pass and would have to take the wave around A view of the damage to the car of NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece as he leaves the track during the Wurth 400 race at Texas Motor Speedway They would restart in 20th and start climbing through the field The first restart was strong for Preece as he gained a few positions the opposite effect would poison the team as he shuffled back outside the top 20 Then polesitter Carson Hocevar would make contact and not be able to regain control as he pinched Preece into the outside wall crashing toward the inside wall and collecting Cody Ware “I think I know who it was… I think it was the 77,” Preece shared with Fox Sports after being checked and released from the infield care center He just seems to be proving me right over and over again coming back through and just got ran into the fence by somebody who has no respect for his equipment and any other driver out there Hocevar did admit to fault for the crash that ruined both of their days “(I) apologize to him and his guys,” Hocevar said after the race Just got in there and started to slide up and he got to the right rear I was already crossing somebody’s wake and got tight from him (Preece) on my door and the car in front I just didn’t predict to be in that spot to panic or have to change directions “I just didn’t predict that he would get there Hocevar would finish 24th after earning his first career Cup Series pole When asked to describe their college experience in one word “Adventurous.” It’s a word that captures not only her academic journey but also the intentional way they navigated spaces that once felt out of reach I’ve tried to branch out of my comfort zone and do things that I couldn’t afford growing up,” she said and sexuality studies (GWSS) major with a concentration in digital studies has spent her time on campus driven by both bold exploration and deep community connection From studying abroad across multiple continents to interning with a drag storytelling organization Carson has sought out experiences that have allowed her to build Carson created a self-designed internship with Drag Story Hour an international organization that uses drag performance to inspire children to read and embrace diversity “I reached out to all of the Drag Story Hour chapters and I found one that aligned with my goals,” she said took her on as a curriculum development intern “That was a really important moment for me,” she said “It kind of changed the trajectory of what I was going to do after college.” One of Carson’s many academic interests lies in children’s literature specifically its intersections with accessibility and working-class representation I want to study how working-class representation is constructed — and how it’s coded a lot of times within nationalistic rhetoric,” she said “I would like to go out and create books that working class children and families desire and enjoy.” As a student leader with the Office of Accessibility and Disability Resources made campus digital content more accessible and worked to ensure that posters and social media posts included proper alt text and image descriptions They also advocated for accessibility as a core design principle “Accessibility is for everyone,” she emphasized “The best philosophy is to look at the person who has the most needs and build around that — then everyone ends up being accommodated.” Her passion for disability justice emerged through personal experience and I realized I was disabled in a couple different ways,” she said “Through my own experience and learning from my friends who are also disabled I was able to advocate more in the classroom.” That advocacy extended beyond campus — while working for the Iowa Black History Research Collective Carson made accessibility training resources for her team ensuring that their work was inclusive of Black disabled communities But Carson’s time at Grinnell hasn’t just been defined by advocacy or academics — it’s also been full of unexpected joy One of their favorite discoveries was learning to play the harp “I’d never taken a musical instrument lesson before,” she said They also found joy in creative hobbies like crocheting and bedazzling tote bags with friends in the Stonewall Resource Center It’s been a while since I’ve done anything other than scarves I’ve pretty much been making scarves as a way of fidgeting and focusing in class.” Their time at Grinnell also gave them a chance to reconnect with and deepen their Jewish identity — something they didn’t  have access to growing up but I didn’t really get to explore what Judaism meant to me culturally Through Grinnell’s Jewish student community and mentorship from Rabbi Sarah Brammer-Shlay participating in holidays like Rosh Hashanah but I can read it — and I just find it joyful to sing with other people and set a good intention for the week.” they found a profound extension of this exploration in GWS295: Love Lust & Laughter: Jewish Life in Vienna “We visited synagogues in three different cities including the Dohány Street Synagogue in Budapest which was absolutely stunning,” Carson said “It was cool to see one that was visible from the street and loud and proud about Jewish identity Carson’s intellectual curiosity has led her far beyond Iowa They entered the Grinnell College Global Entry Program and studied abroad their very first semester in Costa Rica specifically a culture that is really near to my family Carson has been involved in multiple organizations and initiatives and conducting research on Black churches and community activism in Iowa Black history isn’t centered in classes,” she said “I really wanted to engage critically with Black history.” Her coursework in GWSS has helped her develop a framework for justice grounded in care “It encouraged me to interact with the world lovingly,” she said drawing from authors who imagine new futures grounded in mutual aid “Learning from different feminist authors has encouraged a lot of optimism in me,” she said “You can make a kinder world by practicing now.” When asked what advice they would give her first-year self then smiles: “Anything you’re curious about — try it.” That spirit of curiosity has guided her through four years of exploration “I’ve gotten more comfortable expressing myself,” she said “And I think I’ve learned to help other people fulfill their goals and dreams Carson plans to pursue a master’s degree in Children’s Literature They are already imagining what comes next — and dreaming up a future that makes more space for care The Independent Student News Site of Grinnell College 'Today' show host Daly dated Jennifer Love Hewitt in 1998 and Tara Reid between 2000-2001 Kevin Winter/Getty; Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty; Gregg DeGuire/WireImage Thanks for visiting BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Ken Carson has announced his highly anticipated North American arena tour "The Lord of Chaos," following the success of his latest album "More Chaos," which debuted at No and includes a stop at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore on August 9 "More Chaos," released on April 11 marks a significant milestone for the Atlanta-born artist as it is his first top 10 entry on the Billboard 200 The album also topped Apple Music’s All-Genre chart amassing over 21 million streams on its release day The album features production from Carson's trusted circle of collaborators "Off The Meter," featuring Playboi Carti and Destroy Lonely marking a landmark moment for the Opium label "A Great Chaos," released in October 2023 debuting on the Billboard 200 and remaining on the chart for over a year It was certified gold in under a year and produced several hits including "overseas," "Freestyle 2," and "Yale." Carson performed at Coachella and embarked on his biggest headline tour to date the "Chaos World Tour," in the summer of 2024 selling more than 230,000 tickets across North America and Europe Artist pre-sale for "The Lord of Chaos" tour begins on April 30, with general on-sale starting on May 2. Tickets will be available via www.kencarson.xyz/tour The University is currently operating under normal conditions Fulfilling her plan to support student leaders honors the legacy of the slain student body president Emily Smither ‘24 quickly became familiar with the campus through daily walks Two spots on Polk Place caught her attention: the Carolina Blue butterfly bench and the Eve Carson Memorial Garden Both are dedicated to the memory of Carson the student body president who was murdered in 2008 Smither researched and became captivated by Carson “Her values have been my guiding light throughout my entire Carolina experience,” said Smither the leadership and the transformative growth.” Smither serves as executive director of the student-run Eve Carson Scholarship which recognizes juniors who have “exhibited passion and transformative growth” while developing as campus leaders It’s the result of Carson’s plan to create a scholarship run by students to recognize and support classmates heading into their senior year the scholarship confirms Carson’s impact as a leader and believer in student power “Students celebrating students is paramount to the whole mission of the scholarship,” Smither said “That is what we’re focusing on: highlighting them and making students aware of the scholarship to really re-instill the values that Eve embodied.” The Eve Carson Scholarship begins its new application season Nov Scholars receive up to $5,000 for a summer experience and $15,000 toward senior-year tuition the Eve Carson Scholarship is the result of Carson’s plan to create a scholarship supporting campus leaders Members of the Class of 2025: Learn more about applying to be an Eve Carson Scholar. The application opens on Nov Among the six current Eve Carson scholars is Güzin Karagöz she became a campus leader through the Residence Hall Association first as a community governor at Hinton James and later in a campus-wide role as executive administrative coordinator Her work included co-chairing the residence hall renaming committee and creating the Carolina Community Iftar a campus-wide event and free meal to educate people on Ramadan “It was amazing what we could do as students on campus and the impact that we were able to have,” Karagöz said A political science and contemporary European studies major and data science minor she plans to become an immigration attorney she took courses in Germany and Austria that are helping her develop a senior thesis on European immigration policy “The one thing that stands out to me the most is Eve’s passion for service,” Karagöz said “It comes across to me very clearly that she was very passionate about helping to improve her community.” That sentiment is shared by Student Body President Chris Everett who said he tries to “embody Eve as much as I possibly can.” On the back wall of Everett’s office reads one of Carson’s most iconic quotes: “What makes UNC truly special is not our beautiful campus our distinguished reputation or even our basketball team Emily Smither said Eve Carson’s values of service leadership and transformative growth have guided her experience at Carolina What sticks out to Everett is Carson’s commitment to her fellow students — of all backgrounds He points to her promotion of policies dealing with treatment space and identity for queer students “To do that in the early 2000s — and to do it proudly — is something I am so in awe of.” fewer people at Carolina have direct connections to Carson But Smither hopes the continued focus on what she stood for can ensure Carolina remains the place Carson would want it to be That blueprint is literally sitting right there Following former Eve Carson’s death in 2008 then-Chancellor James Moeser said the student body president “personified” the Carolina spirit “perhaps more profoundly than anyone I’ve known in my whole time here.” (Photo by Mary Moore McLean) The Well compiled all the details you need before attending UNC-Chapel Hill’s May 10 graduation Carolina gave Claire Klein the opportunity to research autism across the lifespan The Well newsletter updates Tar Heels on UNC-Chapel Hill’s top stories NC Children’s will be North Carolina’s first freestanding hospital dedicated to caring for kids The Carolina sophomore shares her life through her poems Heather Wasser focuses her work on safe infant feeding a concern after the storm hit western North Carolina Neha Varrier did CPR on a patient until help arrived nearly a thousand Tar Heels got help from fellow students through this free Learning Center program © 2024 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill