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NFC grabs 14-7 lead in Pro Bowl Skills Showdown
Jan 30, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; NFC wide receiver Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings (18) catches the ball during the Satisfying Catch event at the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge at Nicholson Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Jared Goff, Justin Jefferson and the NFC built a big lead over the AFC in the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games on Thursday, the first night of competition for this year’s NFL all-stars in Orlando.
Over six total events — five live and one prerecorded — the NFC side secured a 14-7 lead ahead of the Sunday finale, which will feature three additional contests and a flag football game to determine the winner.
The Skills Showdown began Thursday with the Passing the Test competition, which put the Pro Bowl quarterbacks’ accuracy and trivia knowledge to the test.
Goff of the Detroit Lions secured three points for the NFC with 44 total points scored. He was followed by the Minnesota Vikings’ Sam Darnold (39 points).
Each quarterback started with 40 seconds on the clock and received an additional 10 seconds for every trivia question they answered correctly. Targets in the passing portion of the game were worth one to five points.
Up next was the Satisfying Catches competition. It featured a wide receiver, tight end and defensive back from each conference squaring off in an obstacle course requiring them to catch machine-thrown passes at three different locations.
The Vikings’ Jefferson, the Arizona Cardinals’ Trey McBride and the Chicago Bears’ Jaylon Johnson secured the win in 1 minute, 57 seconds while the AFC side of the Cincinnati Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase, the Las Vegas Raiders’ Brock Bowers and the Houston Texans’ Derek Stingley Jr. fell just short at 2:06.
In The Big Spike event, three linemen from each side used the “Spike-O-Meter” to determine who could spike the ball the hardest. Each player got three attempts to secure the top spike — measured by a combination of power and impact.
The New York Jets’ Quinnen Williams scored a 982 to get the AFC on the board in the Pro Bowl Games. The New York Giants’ Dexter Lawrence (979 points) was a close second with his first spike of the night.
The NFC edged the AFC 8-6 in the Helmet Harmony event, a gameshow competition testing players’ knowledge of their teammates. Six participants from each side were involved in this new event, hosted by actor Terry Crews, with one point handed out for each correct answer.
The NFC was also declared the winner in the Relay Race. Three groups of four players from each conference participated in three heats of 40-yard dashes, with each competitor handing a football off to the next teammate. The NFC took two of three heats for a 2-1 advantage in overall points for this contest.
In one of the most highly anticipated events, the AFC and NFC both took home three points. Two rounds of Dodgeball were played with five players on each side. The AFC won the first game, and the NFC secured three points for the second game.
There was some confusion before and during the Skills Showdown, as the rules were released just one day before the action kicked off.
The Pro Bowl Games are held annually during the week between the conference championships and Super Bowl. They will wrap up on Sunday afternoon.
–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
