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No. 1 Auburn hunts first win at No. 17 Kentucky in 37 years
Feb 26, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers center Johni Broome (4) goes for a shot as Mississippi Rebels guard Dre Davis (14) defends during the second half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images Top-ranked Auburn has clinched a double bye in the upcoming Southeastern Conference tournament and stands one victory away from clinching at least a share of the SEC regular-season crown.
But that’s not the only prize of major significance available when the Tigers battle Kentucky on Saturday afternoon at Lexington, Ky.
Auburn (26-2, 14-1 SEC) has set its sights on winning at Kentucky for just the third time in program history. The Tigers have lost 20 consecutive visits to Lexington since notching a 53-52 upset of then-No. 1 Kentucky on Jan. 9, 1988.
Overall, the Tigers are 2-51 in Lexington, with the other victory coming in 1983.
“The reason why we have not won there is because, historically, Kentucky’s been the best team in the league,” said Auburn coach Bruce Pearl, who is 0-6 in Lexington during his 11 seasons.
“And historically, we haven’t been one of the best teams in the league over a long period of time. But we’re trying to put a dent in that right now.”
Auburn has won its last five games and holds a stellar 7-1 record on the road. Also hanging in the distance is the school record of 30 wins, set in 2018-19 when the Tigers eventually lost to Virginia in the Final Four.
But first up is beating Kentucky and clinching a share of the regular-season crown.
“I’d say I’m proud of this team and this staff for all the work we’ve put in,” said star center Johni Broome, a National Player of the Year candidate. “It’s finally showing a little bit. Job’s not finished.
“It’d be good to clinch it at Kentucky. Obviously, they’re a historic program.”
Broome leads Auburn in scoring (18.8 points per game), rebounding (11.0) and blocked shots (66 total). Chad Baker-Mazara ranks second in scoring at 12.7 per game and has a team-best 33 steals.
Kentucky (19-9, 8-7) has won four of its last six games and shares seventh in the SEC with Ole Miss. The Wildcats are 14-2 at home.
Kentucky is coming off a solid 83-82 road win over Oklahoma in which Otega Oweh knocked down the winning shot with 6.4 seconds left.
Oweh scored the Wildcats’ final 18 points and finished with a career-high 28 points against his former team.
“I mean, it’s a great feeling coming to your old space, getting a win,” Oweh said. “As a basketball player, it’s just cool to go in there, to have that.”
First-year Kentucky coach Mark Pope was thrilled to see the resiliency of his team.
“I do think our guys captured or had an experience that they will call back on when we get in this, in a very similar game,” Pope said. “And so I love that. I love that we have it in our pocket.”
Wildcats point guard Lamont Butler (shoulder) returned from a three-game absence and had seven points and six assists in 20 minutes at Oklahoma before fouling out.
Jaxson Robinson (wrist) returned from a four-game absence and had seven points in 12 first-half minutes before being forced to sit out in the second half when the wrist flared up.
Oweh leads Kentucky with a 16.1 scoring average. Robinson is second in scoring (13.0) and 3-pointers (62), while Butler is third in scoring (12.3) and leads the Wildcats in 4.7 assists per game.
Koby Brea paces the Wildcats with 71 treys.
–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
