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Kings best Mavs, shed 6-game losing streak

NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Sacramento KingsDec 30, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) dunks against Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (left) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

De’Aaron Fox recorded 33 points, six rebounds and six assists and the Sacramento Kings snapped a season-worst six-game losing streak with a 110-100 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Monday night.

Domantas Sabonis added 17 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists as the Kings recovered from an 18-point, first-quarter deficit. Malik Monk registered 14 points, seven boards and six assists while Trey Lyles and DeMar DeRozan each added 14 points.

The Kings outscored Dallas 54-40 in the second half to give interim coach Doug Christie his first win. It was Christie’s second game as coach after Mike Brown got fired on Friday.

Spencer Dinwiddie scored a season-best 30 points and added six assists and P.J. Washington had a season-high 28 points for the Mavericks, who lost their second straight game.

Dallas played without Kyrie Irving (right shoulder soreness) and was without star Luka Doncic (left calf strain) for the third straight game. Klay Thompson (illness), Dereck Lively II (hip) and Naji Marshall (suspension) also were out.

Sacramento held a commanding 58-36 rebounding advantage while the Mavericks had a 13-1 edge in blocked shots. Daniel Gafford swatted away five.

Quentin Grimes added 11 points and seven rebounds and Brandon Williams scored 10 points for the Mavericks, who shot 42.1 percent from the field and were 12 of 31 from 3-point range.

Sacramento shot 42 percent overall and was 10 of 32 from behind the arc.

The Mavericks led 75-66 after a basket by Grimes with 4:56 left in the third quarter before Sacramento ripped off a 17-2 surge to end the period.

Fox’s layup made it 10 straight points for Sacramento as the Kings went up by one with 2:46 left in the third. Fox also sank a jumper with under a second left to give Sacramento an 83-77 lead entering the final stanza.

Lyles buried consecutive 3-pointers early in the fourth quarter to give the Kings a 91-78 advantage with 9:11 left. That capped a 25-3 spurt.

Dallas crept within 102-93 on a 3-pointer by Grimes with 3:21 to play. DeRozan and Fox answered with baskets to push the margin to 13 with 2:09 remaining, and the Kings wrapped up the victory.

Washington scored 19 points in the first quarter as the Mavericks grabbed a 37-23 lead.

Sacramento used a 12-0 run to take a 45-44 lead with 5:23 left in the first half. Dallas answered with eight straight points and led 60-56 at the break.

–Field Level Media

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Hannah Green wins her 2nd HSBC Women's World Championship

LPGA: CPKC Women's Open - First RoundAug 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

MLB: Spring Training-St. Louis Cardinals at Houston AstrosFeb 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

NASCAR: Truck Series ChampionshipOct 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.

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