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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that the Chiefs and Tamba Hali have agreed to a three-year contract to keep the veteran linebacker in Kansas City.
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Tuesday because the deal had not been announced.
The 32-year-old Hali is coming off his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl, despite practicing on a limited basis much of the season because of a troublesome knee. He also had a broken thumb late in the year.
Still, the Chiefs’ former first-round pick finished with 6 1-2 sacks while starting 14 of the 15 games he played. That gave him 86 for his career, matching Neil Smith for second-most in franchise history.
Class 2A
Quarterfinal Round – ANAMOSA 74, DES MOINES CHRISTIAN 60 – BOXSCORE
Quarterfinal Round – WESTERN CHRISTIAN, HULL 56, KUEMPER CATHOLIC, CARROLL 42 – BOXSCORE
CLASS 3A
Quarterfinal Round – WAHLERT CATHOLIC, DUBUQUE 79, MOC-FLOYD VALLEY 74 – BOXSCORE
Quarterfinal Round – CHARITON 64, SOLON 50 – BOXSCORE
Quarterfinal Round – XAVIER, CEDAR RAPIDS 58, SPIRIT LAKE 47 – BOXSCORE
Quarterfinal Round – PELLA 94, PERRY 54 – BOXSCORE
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Michael Wacha gave up one run over two innings in his first start of the exhibition season as the St. Louis Cardinals beat a Minnesota Twins’ split squad 5-3 Tuesday.
A right-hander who led the Cardinals with 17 wins last season, Wacha allowed singles to Brian Dozier and Eduardo Escobar starting the first. Joe Mauer followed with a run-scoring, double-play grounder. Wacha gave up two hits in all.
Ricky Nolasco, competing for a spot in the Twins rotation, gave up three hits in three scoreless innings, struck out four and hit a batter,
Anthony Garcia hit the Cardinals’ first home run of spring training, a two-run drive in the sixth against Logan Darnell.
Aledmys Diaz had four hits and two RBIs for the Cardinals.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Jarrod Uthoff and Peter Jok have dominated the headlines for the Hawkeyes this season.
But Iowa might not be headed to its third straight NCAA Tournament — a feat it hasn’t accomplished in over two decades — without senior point guard Mike Gesell.
Gesell, whose successful recruitment was a crucial building block in coach Fran McCaffery’s rebuilding job, has grown from a four-star prep to an unheralded star and a steadying presence for the 20th-ranked Hawkeyes (21-9, 12-6 Big Ten).
They open league tournament play Thursday against either Minnesota or Illinois.
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have postponed the second opinion on shortstop Jhonny Peralta’s injured left thumb until Wednesday.
Peralta was at Roger Dean Stadium on Tuesday and didn’t specify why he had not gone to St. Louis for an additional exam.
General manager John Mozeliak said earlier in the week the team would have more information Wednesday.
Peralta said the thumb felt the same and didn’t appear overly worried about the exam. His biggest concern was gripping a bat. He left the stadium holding several items in his left hand.
Peralta said All-Star catcher Yadier Molina, who had two thumb operations in the offseason, advised him it might be better to get the surgery out of the way rather than have the injury linger.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The family of former Kansas City Chiefs safety Caesar Belser will donate his brain to research into a degenerative brain condition.
Belser’s children said he died over the weekend of lung cancer. He played for the Chiefs from 1968 to 1971, including on the 1969 Super Bowl champions.
His son, Jason Belser, and his daughter, Cecilia Belser-Patton, say the family will donate Belser’s brain to the University of Texas Southwestern and Dr. Bennet Omalu, a key figure in researching chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
The Kansas City Star reports Belser’s children say he suffered from several neurological issues late in life.
Jason Belser, who played in the NFL for 11 years, has already decided to donate his brain when he dies.
INA Announces 2016 All-State Selections for Girls Basketball
The Iowa Newspaper Association announced its 2016 All-State Girls Basketball teams for Class 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A Tuesday naming Mason City’s Makenzie Meyer as Miss Basketball. Meyer is a three-time all-state selection and finished her career with 1,590 points. Leading her team to the Class 4A state championship for the first time, she is the first player from Mason City to receive the Miss Basketball honor. The University of Iowa signee has been recognized as first team all CIML Northern Division four years running and all CIML overall the past two.
First Team – Class 1A
Front line Mikayla Nachazel Springville 5-10 Soph.
Front line Johanna Vaske Bishop Garrigan, Algona 5-10 Sr.
Front line Kelcie Shields Mount Ayr 6-1 Jr.
Back court Rylee Menster Springville 5-6 Soph.
Back court Shelby Reicks Turkey Valley, Jackson
Back court Riley Kilbride Notre Dame, Burlington 5-8 Sr.
Utility Regan Shockley Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn 5-5 Sr.
Second Team – Class 1A
Utility Sophia Peppers Exira-EHK 5-10 Soph.
Third Team – Class 1A
Front line Josie Clarke Nodaway Valley 6-1 Jr.
Back court Emilee Danner Ar-We-Va 5-9 Fr.
Utility Callie Cakfee Bedford 5-9 Sr.
First Team – Class 2A
Front line Anna Kiel Unity Christian, Orange City 6-0 Sr.
Front line Ashtyn Veerbeek Western Christian, Hull 6-2 Soph.
Front line Gracey Griglione Interstate 35, Truro 6-1 Jr.
Back court Chanda Zomermaand Unity Christian, Orange City 5-7 Sr.
Back court Katie Lindeman Grundy Center 5-8 Sr.
Back court Mary Crompton Regina, Iowa City 5-8 Soph.
Utility Beth Atwood Pekin 5-11 Sr.
Second Team – Class 2A
Front line Paige Beacom St. Albert, Council Bluffs 5-10 Sr.
Back court Alyssa Carley St. Albert, Council Bluffs 5-10 Sr.
First Team – Class 3A
Front line Arika Wooldridge Center Point-Urbana 6-0 Sr.
Front line Kati Cassabaum Nevada 6-0 Sr.
Front line Lexy Koudelka Nevada 6-1 Soph.
Back court Elle Ruffridge Pocahontas Area 5-3 Jr.
Back court Kaely Hummel Cherokee, Washington 5-8 Sr.
Back court Mackenzie Rogers Mediapolis 5-8 Soph.
Utility Ellie Friesen Osage 5-3 Soph.
Third Team – Class 3A
Front line Logan Ehlers Shenandoah 6-1 Sr.
First Team – Class 4A
Front line Megan Maahs Epworth, Western Dubuque 6-1 Sr.
Front line Taylor Frederick Harlan 6-1 Sr.
Front line Agatha Beier Carlisle 5-9 Jr.
Back court Makenzie Meyer Mason City 5-10 Sr.
Back court Jordyn Moser Harlan 5-7 Sr.
Back court Chloe Rice Marion 5-10 Soph.
Utility Katie Vander Molen Pella 5-9 Jr.
Second Team – Class 4A
Front line Maegan Holt Lewis Central, Council Bluffs 5-11 Soph.
First Team – Class 5A
Front line Taryn Knuth Johnston 6-4 Jr.
Front line Amanda Ollinger Linn-Mar, Marion 6-1 Sr.
Front line Lela Sellers Cedar Rapids, Kennedy 5-11 Sr.
Back court Becca Hittner Dowling Catholic, West Des
Back court Ashley Joens Iowa City, City High 5-11 Soph.
Back court Carlie Littlefield Waukee 5-9 Jr.
Utility Jinaya Houston Davenport, North 6-0 Jr.
2015-16 WIC All-Conference Girls Basketball Team
First Team
Kenzie Cunard (Soph., Logan-Magnolia); Kia Rasmussen (Soph., IKM-Manning); Lauren Shapcott (Soph., Underwood); Madelyn Deitchler (Soph., Treynor); Kylan Straight (Soph., Logan-Magnolia); Emily Haubrich (Sr., Audubon); Hanna Larsen (Sr., Tri-Center).
Second Team
Konnor Sudmann (Fr., Treynor); Karley Larson (Soph., Underwood); Randi Robinson (Jr., Treynor); Morgan Eckman (Soph., AHST/W); Mateya Peters (Soph., Griswold); Kayla Chapman (Fr., Treynor); Brooklyn Lehan (Sr., Tri-Center); Sara Duysen (Sr., Treynor).
Honorable Mention
Natalie Haynes (Soph., Missouri Valley); Sydney Obermeier (Jr., Audubon); Aly Stadtlander (Jr., IKM-Manning); Abby Straight (Sr., Logan-Magnolia); Shauna Reitan (Soph., IKM-Manning); Emma Dahir (Jr., Tri-Center); Madi Lingle (Soph., IKM-Manning); Delaney Ettleman (Soph., Logan-Magnolia).
2015-16 WIC All-Conference Boys Basketball Team
First Team
Kyle Wagner (Sr., IKM-Manning); Nolan Chapman (Sr., Treynor); Matt Deitchler (Sr., Treynor); Jared Vollstedt (Sr., IKM-Manning); Mitchell Nelson (Sr., Audubon); Justin Miller (Sr., Missouri Valley); Seth Svejda (Sr., Missouri Valley).
Second Team
RJ Harris (Soph., AHST/W); Isaiah Humphrey (Jr., Underwood); Marcus Mumm (Jr., Tri-Center); Andrew Blomme (Sr., Audubon); Tyler Krueger (Sr., Riverside); Kolby Morrison (Soph., Logan-Magnolia); Trey Castle (Jr., Treynor).
Honorable Mention
Drake Rieber (Sr., Griswold); Tyler Riebhoff (Soph., Audubon); Ben Wegner (Jr., IKM-Manning); Rhett Welsh (Jr., AHST/W); Lake Hacker (Sr., Audubon); Jarek Richardson (Sr., Logan-Magnolia); Nate Hill (Sr., Treynor); Noah Allmon (Sr., Missouri Valley); Noah Clemons (Sr., Missouri Valley); Nic Hiller (Soph., Logan-Magnolia); Wyatt Worley (Soph., Logan-Magnolia).
2015-16 WIC Winter Sports Academic All-Conference Teams
(Must be a Senior, Must maintain a 3.25 cumulative Grade Point Average)
Girls Basketball
AHST/W: Erin Akers. Audubon: Brianna Goecke, Kiara Brannan-Sporrer. Griswold: Jeana Freund, Payton Rush, Kylie Beebe, Jessica Marshall, Reagan Whitehill. Logan-Magnolia: Abby Straight, Anna Readman.
Riverside: Maddie Buckingham, Grace Gleaves. Treynor: Taylor Sudman (mgr.), Emma Myers (mgr.). Tri-Center: Hannah Larsen, Whitney Matthews, Olivia Russo, Brooklyn Lehan, Anita Kline. Underwood: Brooke Cooper, Madeline Stephens.
Boys Basketball
AHST/W: Grace Paulsen (mgr.), Adam Kiesel. Audubon: Andrew Blomme, Lake Hacker, Mitchell Nelsen, Joseph Remsberg. Griswold: Jacob Reynolds, James Reynolds, Hayden Ogg, Trey Heurta, Drake Rieber, Cody Wilson, Jacob Lewis. IKM-Manning: Trevor Cast, Austin Dahlgren, Ridge Muhlbauer, Jared Vollstedt, Kyle Wagner. Logan-Magnolia: Luke Worley, Jarek Richardsen.
Missouri Valley: Sam Wilson, Blake Clausen, Seth Svejda, Justin Miller, Logan King, Cody Weiskircher. Riverside: Jake Novotney, Max Farver, Tyler Krueger, Braeton Moore. Treynor: Nathan Hill, Chandler Earls, Kaleb Elwood, Kyle Young, Grant Mantell (mgr.). Tri-Center: Luke Ausdemore, Konnor Handy, Conner Osbahr. Underwood: Nathan McMains, Nick Pedersen.
Wrestling
AHST/W: Cain Francois, Tyler MacGregor. Audubon: Elijah Zaiger. Griswold: Jacob Dickinson. Logan-Magnolia: Morgan Melby, Alex Pirolo, Riley Wohlers.
Missouri Valley: Seth Jimmerson. Treynor: Michael Deitchler, Taren Vacanti, Mackenzie White (mgr.). Underwood: Marshall Rasmussen.
Class 2A Quarterfinals
10:30-a.m. Des Moines Christian (21-3) vs. Anamosa (20-5)
12:15p.m. Western Christian (22-2) vs. Kuemper Catholic, Carroll (18-6)
Class 3A Quarterfinals
2:00-p.m. MOC/Floyd Valley (21-3) vs. Dubuque/Wahlert (19-5)
3:45-p.m. Chariton (23-1) vs. Solon (10-14)
6:35-p.m. Spirit Lake (21-3) vs. Cedar Rapids/Xavier (16-8)
8:15-p.m. Pella (22-1) vs. Perry (15-9)
The Class 4A Quarterfinals at the State Tournament begin Wednesday
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