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Jamal Murray, Nuggets snap Pistons' eight-game win streak
Feb 28, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) drives past Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) in the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Jamal Murray poured in 31 points as the visiting Denver Nuggets snapped Detroit’s eight-game winning streak with a 134-119 victory over the Pistons on Friday night.
Michael Porter Jr. supplied 28 points and grabbed nine rebounds, while Nikola Jokic amassed 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists — his NBA-leading 28th triple-double of the season. Christian Braun contributed 23 points for Denver, which won for the 11th time in 13 games.
The Nuggets bounced back from a 121-112 road loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.
Malik Beasley led Detroit with 16 points but shot 6-for-18 from the field. Ausar Thompson had 13 points, five assists and five steals, while Tobias Harris and Simone Fontecchio tossed in 12 points apiece. All-Star Cade Cunningham was held to 11 points on 3-of-12 shooting.
The Pistons had not lost since falling to the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 118-115 on Feb. 5.
Denver starting forward Aaron Gordon missed the game due to a left ankle injury. However, the Nuggets thrived without him, shooting 56 percent from the field and making 17 of 31 3-point attempts (54.8 percent).
The Pistons shot 45.9 percent from the field, 12 of 37 from long range (32.4 percent).
Consecutive 3-pointers from Porter and Murray early in the third quarter gave the Nuggets a 78-68 advantage. After a Thompson dunk made it 80-72, the Nuggets went on a 15-0 run.
Braun got the surge going with a layup off a Jokic feed, and Murray scored five points during the streak.
Jokic’s hook shot with 2:50 left in the quarter increased Denver’s lead to 25 points. The quarter ended with Denver up 107-87.
Detroit couldn’t mount a comeback in the fourth.
The Nuggets went on a 25-3 run in the first quarter to take an 18-point lead. With Beasley scoring 11 points, the Pistons cut the deficit to 39-31 by the end of the quarter.
Detroit scored the first five points of the second to pull within three. The Nuggets led 68-63 at halftime, led by Braun’s 16 points and Porter’s 15. Beasley topped the Pistons with 13 points prior to the break, and Tim Hardaway Jr. tossed in 10.
–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
