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No. 15 Michigan upends Rutgers on Nimari Burnett buzzer-beater
Feb 1, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Danny Wolf (1) goes to the basket asRutgers Scarlet Knights guard Jamichael Davis (1) defends during the second half at Jersey Mike’s Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Nimari Burnett hit a 3-pointer at the final buzzer to give No. 15 Michigan an 84-82 Big Ten Conference win over Rutgers at Ann Arbor, Mich., on Thursday night after trailing by as many as 12 points in the second half.
Burnett scored from the right wing off a Danny Wolf pass to allow Michigan (22-6, 14-3 Big Ten) to pull even with Michigan State atop the conference standings.
After trailing by 12 with just over 11 minutes to play, the Wolverines went on a 10-0 run to cut Rutgers’ advantage to two with 5:54 remaining. Wolf started that run with a layup and also finished it off with a layup.
Will Tschetter’s layup with 4:33 left tied the score at 76. After the teams traded baskets, Wolf gave Michigan a one-point lead by splitting free throws.
Ace Bailey made a turnaround shot to give Rutgers (14-15, 7-11) a one-point lead, but Tre Donaldson’s layup with 33 seconds left pushed the Wolverines back in front, 81-80.
Donaldson then fouled Acuff, who made two free throws with 12 seconds remaining. Michigan, though, had one last shot, and Burnett made it count to lift the Wolverines to their eighth win in nine games.
Vladislav Goldin led the Wolverines with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Burnett had 20 points and Will Tschetter finished with 16. Wolf added 10 points and eight rebounds.
Dylan Harper and Lathan Sommerville had 17 points apiece for Rutgers. Tyson Acuff supplied 16 points and Ace Bailey added 13 with nine rebounds.
Harper, Acuff and Bailey had 11 points apiece as Rutgers led 57-49 at halftime. The Scarlet Knights shot a whopping 68 percent from the field and made eight 3-pointers. Goldin kept the Wolverines within striking distance with 17 points.
Michigan led by as many as seven points in the early going. However, a 23-9 run gave the Scarlet Knights a 13-point lead with 1:13 remaining in the half. Acuff knocked down three 3-pointers during that stretch.
After the Wolverines pulled within eight by halftime, Dylan Grant made a dunk for Rutgers to open up the second half, then Sommerville’s basket with 16:53 remaining extended the visitors’ advantage to 65-54.
Michigan cut Rutgers’ lead to 65-60 on a Burnett jumper. Acuff answered with a 3-pointer, and Sommerville scored the next four points to put the Scarlet Knights on top 72-60.
–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.
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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
