Sports
Figure skating community gathers for tribute to D.C. crash victims
Loved ones and community members gather during a memorial service at Fred Rust Ice Arena in Newark for Delaware skaters Sean Kay and Angela Yang, and coach Sasha Kirsanov, who were among the 67 victims of the Washington D.C. plane crash on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The figure skating community will gather Sunday in Washington, D.C., to remember the victims of the Jan. 29 aircraft collision that killed 67 people, including 11 young skaters and members of their families.
The event, “Legacy on Ice,” will be co-hosted by Olympic gold medalists Brian Boitano (1988) and Kristi Yamaguchi (1992). More than three dozen skaters, including a who’s who of Olympians, have committed to participate in the exhibition, which will raise money to support victims’ families, first responders and aviation professionals who worked at the scene. Funds will be distributed to the U.S. Figure Skating Family Support Fund, Greater Washington Community Foundation’s “DCA Together Relief Fund” and the DC Fire & EMS Foundation.
Nearly half of the passengers aboard the American Airlines plane that collided with a military helicopter on approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last month had links to the figure skating community. In all, 11 skaters between ages 11 and 16, four coaches and 13 others — all family members of the skaters — were killed, according to the U.S. Figure Skating.
The victims were returning to their homes from Wichita, Kan., where the U.S. national championships were held the prior week, followed by a development camp for the young skaters. They were among the 60 passengers and four crew members on the plane, none of whom survived the crash. The three military crew members on board the helicopter also died.
The exhibition will be held at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Those scheduled to appear include Olympic champions Peggy Fleming (1968), Nathan Chen (2022), Scott Hamilton (1984), Ilia Kulik (1998), and the team of Madison Chock and Evan Bates (2022). Others include silver medalists Nancy Kerrigan (1994) and Paul Wylie (1992).
Johnny Weir, a three-time national champion, is coming out of retirement for the event.
“It’s important for me to show solidarity with the rest of our community,” Weir told NBC4 Washington. “We will have to rebuild from this generation that we have lost. I stepped away from public performances a couple of years ago, and to come out of retirement would have taken something huge. I think I owe it to the people that we’ve lost to celebrate their legacy and to make sure that people don’t forget everything that, especially those young skaters, dreamt about, that we continue to remember them and stand at center ice and take in the applause for them. … I couldn’t not be a part of it.”
“Legacy on Ice” will stream live on Peacock from 3 to 5 p.m. ET on Sunday. NBC is scheduled to air it at 1 p.m. ET on March 30.
–Field Level Media
Sports
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
Sports
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
Sports
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
