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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.
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Hannah Green wins her 2nd HSBC Women's World Championship
Aug 21, 2025; Mississauga, Ontario, CAN; Hannah Green plays her tee shot at the third hole during first round play at the CPKC Women’s Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Australia’s Hannah Green held off Auston Kim on Sunday to win the HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore for the second time.
Green, the 2024 champion, balanced three birdies and three bogeys on an eventful back nine to finish with a 3-under 69 and a final score of 14-under at Sentosa Golf Club. The 2019 Women’s PGA Championship winner tapped in for bogey at the 18th for her seventh LPGA Tour title.
“When I did win Singapore two years ago, I went on to win two other tournaments that season and pretty much had my best season on tour,” said Green, 29. “So having a win so early in the season gives me a bit more flexibility with the tournaments that I can play. So I’m hoping that this puts me in good stead for the rest of the year.”
Green was at 16-under after birdies at the first, 11th and 13th holes and an eagle at the par-5 eighth hole. Her birdie at the par-3 15th helped her survive a bogey-bogey finish.
“I knew that I had enough of a lead to be able to get away with making mistakes coming down the stretch. But I think 15 was the real turning point,” she said.
First- and second-round leader Kim nearly chased down her first title, matching the low round of the day with a 67 to finish one shot behind Green in the 72-hole, no-cut tournament.
Kim carded six birdies and an eagle at No. 8, but a bogey at the par-3 15th proved costly for the 25-year-old American.
“Overall, I think it was a really solid week,” Kim said. “A great way to start the year. I hit a lot of bad shots but I also hit a lot of good ones, and it was really confidence boosting. I hit all these bad shots, and I didn’t feel like I had anything chose to my A game, but I was still able it pull off a result like this and play some really solid golf.”
Australia’s Minjee Lee (72 on Sunday), Angel Yin (71) and France’s Pauline Roussin-Bouchard (68) tied for third place at 11-under with South Korea’s Haeran Ryu (72) another shot back in solo sixth.
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand finished with a 73 and tied for 31st at 2-under, one shot behind defending champion Lydia Ko (72) of New Zealand.
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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.
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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.
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Hannah Green wins her 2nd HSBC Women's World Championship
Cards extend manager Oliver Marmol through '28 season
