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Fresh off perfect month, St. John's sets sights on Providence
Jan 28, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; St. John’s Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino celebrates during the first half against the Georgetown Hoyas at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images No. 15 St. John’s is hearing comparisons to the team that made the Final Four in the 1984-85 season.
After completing a perfect month, the Red Storm will attempt to earn their eighth straight win Saturday afternoon when they host Providence in New York.
The Red Storm (18-3, 9-1 Big East) are unbeaten since a 57-56 loss at Creighton on Dec. 31. They completed their first perfect month since the 1984-85 team starring Chris Mullin went 8-0 in January 1985 as part of a 19-game winning streak.
The hot streak this season saw St. John’s re-enter the AP Top 25 poll two weeks ago at No. 20 and rise to No. 15 in this week’s poll. The Red Storm are coming off a second lopsided victory in three games, as they rolled to a 66-41 victory at Georgetown on Tuesday.
St. John’s, which allowed under 60 points for the third time in four games, led by as many as 30.
“We really just focus on getting better, (and) this team is getting better and better,” coach Rick Pitino said. “That defense we play. Do you know how many times first (and) second half that the clock was winding down and they had to take a desperation shot? That was great switching. That was great covering the gaps. So we’re getting better and better, and all we want to do is be the best.”
The Red Storm held the Hoyas to 24.6 percent from the field.
RJ Luis Jr. led St. John’s in scoring three straight games when he tallied 73 points from Jan. 11-18. Luis has totaled 26 points in his past two games on 10-of-27 shooting from the field.
St. John’s got 13 apiece from Zuby Ejiofor and Kadary Richmond against Georgetown.
Ejiofor is 12 of 17 from the field in the past two wins and has shot at least 50 percent in all but four games. Richmond followed a 19-point showing with his fourth straight game in double figures.
Meanwhile, Providence (11-10, 5-5) held a 13-point halftime lead before taking a 72-70 loss to St. John’s on Dec. 20 in the teams’ first meeting of the season. The Friars, however, are 4-2 in their past six games.
Providence is coming off its closest margin of victory when it hung on for a 69-67 win over Seton Hall on Tuesday. The Friars survived allowing a 25-9 run in the second half and saw Seton Hall miss two of three free throws with three seconds left that would have potentially forced overtime.
“Disappointing,” Providence coach Kim English said. “Some things we have to clean up, and we will. You better do it before you play St. John’s, who is one of the best in the country.”
The Friars earned the win by getting 16 points from season scoring leader Jayden Pierre, who shot 13 of 21 from the field in his past two games after going 6 of 28 in the previous three.
Jabri Abdur-Rahim added 13 points and Bensley Joseph 12 as the Friars tried to find ways to compensate for the absence of Wesley Cardet Jr., who sat out for the second time in three games with a knee injury that could keep him out Saturday.
–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
