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Isaac McKneely, Virginia extend Miami's ACC skid
Jan 29, 2025; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Taine Murray (10) passes the basketball as Miami Hurricanes guard Matthew Cleveland (0) defends during the first half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Isaac McKneely scored a season-high 26 points, Taine Murray added a career-high 20 and Virginia picked up its first road win of the season, an 82-71 triumph over Miami on Wednesday in Coral Gables, Fla.
McKneely shot 6 of 12 from 3-point range. Murray, who had a combined 20 points in his previous eight games, was making just his fourth start of the season for the short-handed Cavaliers (10-11, 3-7 Atlantic Coast Conference). He added a career-best seven assists.
Blake Buchanan contributed 16 points and nine rebounds for Virginia, which shot 54.9 percent from the field and 45.8 percent (11 of 24) from beyond the arc to improve to 1-5 on the road.
Matthew Cleveland scored 27 points for Miami (4-17, 0-10), which has gone nearly a full calendar year without a victory in ACC action. The Hurricanes have dropped 10 straight games this season after losing their final nine last year, and they haven’t won in league play since Feb. 3, 2024, against Virginia Tech.
Brandon Johnson added 13 points and seven rebounds for the Hurricanes, who shot 51.0 percent from the field.
Down by 15 points in the first half and by 11 at halftime, Miami sliced the deficit to 47-44 on Johnson’s dunk with 13:28 to play but could get no closer.
After Cleveland’s three-point play pulled the Hurricanes within 64-60, McKneely responded with a 3-pointer for a seven-point lead with 4:26 to play.
McKneely’s sixth triple put Virginia up 74-64 with 2:13 remaining. Miami got within five down the stretch, but the Cavaliers converted 7 of 8 free throws in the final minute.
Virginia was missing starters Elijah Saunders and Andrew Rohde — its second- and third-leading scorers at 11.8 and 8.7 points per game, respectively — due to injuries.
The Cavaliers led 23-14 after a 14-0 run that included four 3-pointers, three by McKneely. The Hurricanes turned it over five times during a five-minute scoring drought.
Virginia’s lead reached double figures at 29-19 on Jacob Cofie’s layup with 5:40 left in the half. The advantage grew to 38-23 on Murray’s 3-pointer with 1:55 to play, and the Cavaliers led 40-29 at intermission.
–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
