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Bucks meet Grizzlies in matchup of struggling teams
Oct 28, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) dribbles down the court during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images The Milwaukee Bucks weren’t given a break by the NBA schedule-makers.
They are in the midst of playing four of their first five games on the road — and five of their first seven.
The results have not been pleasant.
When the Bucks visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night, Milwaukee will try to snap a three-game losing streak, which includes back-to-back road losses to the Brooklyn Nets and the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics.
But the Bucks are attempting to remain even-keel.
“The best teams, when it’s going good (and) when it’s not going good, they trust in themselves to do the right things on both sides of the ball,” guard Damian Lillard said. “They don’t change when they are doing great, and they don’t change when things aren’t going great.”
Despite the team’s struggles, Giannis Antetokounmpo is off to a torrid start. He is averaging 28.8 points, 11.8 rebounds and 6.3 assists through four games.
Lillard has nearly matched Antetokounmpo’s output, averaging 28.0 points and 6.3 assists.
Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers also has been impressed with the play of 17-year veteran center Brook Lopez. He had 13 points and six rebounds in 32 minutes at Boston on Monday.
“He was phenomenal,” Rivers said. “We need to extend his minutes.”
Like Milwaukee, Memphis enters Thursday’s game struggling early in the season. The Grizzlies have lost two straight games — both at home — including Monday’s collapse against the Chicago Bulls. Memphis was ahead by 20 points in the second quarter and 14 at halftime but lost 126-123.
On Wednesday night, the Grizzlies were undone by turnovers and injuries. Memphis committed 22 turnovers and lost two starters to injuries — Marcus Smart (ankle) in the first quarter and Desmond Bane (oblique) in the third quarter.
But Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said it’s too early to push the panic button.
“It’s (only) five games in,” Jenkins said. “I think we’ve been playing some decent basketball except for the last two games and the second half at Houston.”
Memphis was outscored 69-43 during the second half of a road loss to the Rockets last week.
Jenkins has been critical of his team’s defensive efforts recently; the Grizzlies allowed the Bulls to tie a franchise record with 25 made 3-pointers on Monday.
As for the injuries, Jenkins said the Grizzlies will have to depend on their depth if Smart and Bane miss extended time.
“It’s a great Bucks team,” Jenkins said. “We’ve got to bring a better effort, and whoever is available to play, we just have to go out and compete better than we have the past two games. Those guys know it is unacceptable. We’ve got to find a way. I’ve got to lead better.”
Jenkins had to be encouraged by reserve forward Brandon Clarke, who scored 13 points on 5-of-5 shooting from the field in 20 minutes in a 119-106 loss to Brooklyn on Wednesday. It was Clarke’s best performance since he returned from an Achilles injury that limited him to six games last season.
Seven-foot-four Zach Edey, the Grizzlies’ 2024 first-round draft pick, out of Purdue, also appeared more comfortable. He scored 13 points on 6-of-9 shooting in 18 minutes against the Nets.
–Field Level Media
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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.
–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
Hannah Green wins her 2nd HSBC Women's World Championship
Cards extend manager Oliver Marmol through '28 season
