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A Lim Kim retains lead at HSBC Women's World Championship
May 30, 2024; Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA; A Lim Kim (KOR) hits a tee shot on the tenth hole during the first round of the U.S. Women’s Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images South Korea’s A Lim Kim put together a steady second round and maintained a one-stroke lead at the HSBC Women’s World Championship on Friday in Singapore.
She carded a 3-under-par 69 on the Tanjong course at Sentosa Golf Club, leaving her at 7-under 137 as the tournament hit the midpoint.
New Zealand’s Lydia Ko, the world’s third-ranked player, shot a 67 on Friday, and she is alone in second place at 6 under.
South Korea’s Hyo Joo Kim (second-round 66) and England’s Charley Hull (70) share third place at 5 under.
Sarah Schmelzel (67), Yealimi Noh (68), Thailand’s Pajaree Anannarukarn (66), Japan’s Ayaka Furue (69) and China’s Ruoning Yin (70) are all at 4 under, tied for fifth.
Two South Korean players, Haeran Ryu (68) and Hye-Jin Choi (71), are tied for 10th at 3 under.
A Lim Kim’s solid round nearly had a spectacular moment on the par-3 fourth hole. Her tee shot landed inches away from the cup.
“I think I was just short of the pin but it kept rolling,” she said. “I didn’t see my ball, but somebody told me. Still a great shot.”
A Lim Kim earned the third win of her LPGA career earlier this month at the season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in Orlando. As to whether she can repeat the feat this week, she said, “I always talk about that, (the) result is not my goal. Keep working on my process.”
Ko, a 22-time LPGA winner who posted three victories last year, highlighted her bogey-free round with consecutive birdies at Nos. 12 and 13.
“Putting is not easy around here, I think,” Ko said, “so trying to get myself as close to the ball, obviously, is going to increase my probability of making it. I think I did that fairly well today. So hopefully I can continue that these next couple days.”
Hyo Joo Kim and Anannarukarn each produced the lowest single-round score of the tournament. Hyo Joo Kim needed a tournament-low 23 putts to complete her round, helped by an eagle on the par-5 13th hole.
Hull’s relatively event-free day included a bogey and a birdie on the front nine, then back-to-back birdies at Nos. 12 and 13.
“I had a good shot on the first (but) missed the putt,” Hull said. “Then got on to a good start from there. Played decent. Missed a couple short putts, but bounced back on the back nine. Look forward to tomorrow.”
World No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand followed a 71 with a 72 and is tied for 16th at 1 under.
Defending champion Hannah Green of Australia is tied for 23rd at even par following a 69.
–Field Level Media
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Cards extend manager Oliver Marmol through '28 season
Feb 22, 2026; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (37) looks on from inside the dugout against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol received a two-year contract extension through the 2028 season, the team announced Sunday.
Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, which holds an option for the 2029 season.
“As I’ve gotten to know Oli, I’ve seen someone who cares about this organization and knows what has made the Cardinals special over time — and who understands that for us to get where we need to go, we must compete relentlessly to set new standards in everything that we do,” president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom said.
“He is invested in the progress of our young core and is unafraid to challenge himself and to help those around him grow. I am energized to continue working with him towards the on-field success that we expect and that our fans deserve.”
Marmol, 39, has guided the Cardinals to a 325-323 record during his four seasons as the skipper. He led St. Louis to the National League Central title in 2022 before the team fell in the wild-card series to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Last season, the Cardinals posted a 78-84 record to finish in fourth place in the NL Central.
Marmol was a coach with St. Louis from 2017-21 under previous managers Mike Shildt and Mike Matheny.
–Field Level Media
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Tyler Reif treated for heat exhaustion after Trucks race
Oct 31, 2025; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Truck Series driver Tyler Reif (41) during the NASCAR Truck Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series rookie Tyler Reif was treated for heat exhaustion after Saturday night’s street race in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Reif, 18, was transported to an area medical facility after finishing 16th in the race in the No. 42 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet. He was later released.
“Tyler and his family would like to express their gratitude to the NASCAR officials, track medical workers and the local medical facility staff for their care,” Niece Motorsports said in a release.
Reif made his debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Trucks Series in 2025. Saturday’s race was just his third on the circuit, including a 17th-place finish at Atlanta on Feb. 21.
–Field Level Media
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Report: RB David Montgomery 'wants out' of Detroit
Dec 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) looks on before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Lions running back David Montgomery “wants out” of Detroit after three seasons, ESPN reported on Sunday.
Montgomery, however, immediately appeared to refute the report on X, posting: “Damn, Dmo told you that?”
The ESPN report claims the Lions would want “a decent Day 3 pick (possibly a fifth-rounder)” in the 2026 NFL Draft in return for Montgomery, who turns 29 in June and is owed $6 million next season.
The report follows general manager Brad Holmes’ remarks after the season about Montgomery being unhappy with his playing time in 2025. Sharing a backfield with Jahmyr Gibbs, Montgomery rushed for a career-low 716 yards and eight touchdowns in 17 games (no starts).
“Those are conversations that we’re going to have to have because I’ve got a lot of respect for that player,” Holmes said of Montgomery in January. “He deserves to be in a situation where his skillset can be utilized, and so yeah would love for it to be here, but if it can’t be here then you’d just love to see where could work out best for him.”
At the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Holmes said the situation with Montgomery is “fluid.” He signed a two-year extension during the 2024 season that runs through the end of the 2027 campaign.
“Yeah, I have been in touch with David’s agent, and his representation,” Holmes revealed. “Obviously, we love David, he’s a great player, we love to have him, you know, kind of want to put last year in the rear view, and just move forward. But, obviously, a player has to want to be at a certain place as well. The conversations are still fluid, but we’ll see how it goes.”
Montgomery has rushed for 2,506 yards and 33 touchdowns in 45 games (28 starts) in three seasons with Detroit (2023-25). He has 76 catches for 650 yards in that span.
He began his career with the NFC North rival Chicago Bears, who drafted him in the third round in 2019. Montgomery rushed for 3,609 yards and 26 scores in 60 games (51 starts) with the Bears (2019-22).
–Field Level Media
Cards extend manager Oliver Marmol through '28 season
Tyler Reif treated for heat exhaustion after Trucks race
