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Oilers aim to reverse California disappointment in return home vs. Utah HC
Dec 29, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) looks on during the second period against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images The Utah Hockey Club and host Edmonton Oilers will close out the 2024 calendar year on Tuesday night in the second matchup of the season between the Western Conference clubs.
Sitting in third place in the Pacific Division, the Oilers returned home after a disappointing showing in a two-game trek through California. They earned just a single point after skating to a 4-3 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday and a 5-3 setback versus the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.
From the standpoint of producing goals, no two players on Edmonton’s roster have been as hot as Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl.
After missing five games with injury and returning on Dec. 5, Hyman has collected 10 goals and three assists in 11 games this month.
Draisaitl paces the NHL with 26 goals after scoring twice versus the Ducks. He has totaled 23 points (nine goals, 14 assists) in his past 11 contests.
Coach Kris Knoblauch said Monday after practice that he had not decided on a lineup for Tuesday’s game.
Much of that focuses on struggling veteran Jeff Skinner, who has one goal and one assist in the past nine games and just six tallies all season.
Skinner served as a healthy scratch against Anaheim.
“He hasn’t had the confidence with the puck as much as he has in the past, and you look at his shooting percentage — a lot of that’s luck and a lot of it’s feeling confident putting the puck in the net,” Knoblauch said Monday at practice. “A lot of it’s just him finding his game and how he usually plays.”
Edmonton recorded a 4-3 victory after Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored in overtime in the first meeting against Utah in Salt Lake City on Nov. 29.
Utah saw its seven-game road winning streak halted and its overall losing skid extend to four matches on Monday after the Seattle Kraken scored three goals in third period of a 5-2 decision.
Prior to that loss, Utah dropped a 4-1 setback to the Colorado Avalanche on Friday to conclude a fruitless three-game homestand.
In 16 home games, Utah has only five wins (5-7-4).
The road has been a different story, where the club is 11-7-2.
According to coach Andre Tourigny, much of the success lies between the pipes with goaltender Karel Vejmelka, who made 28 saves on Monday.
“Huge,” Tourigny responded when asked what the 6-foot-4 Czech netminder means to the club’s success. “He’s been tuned in and kept us in games and given us a chance to win the game every night.”
Vejmelka is 8-10-2 with a 2.40 goals-against average and a .916 save percentage.
Dylan Guenther tops Utah with 16 goals while Clayton Keller leads in assists (24) and points (37).
Utah will close out its four-game road swing with games against the Calgary Flames on Thursday and Dallas Stars on Saturday.
–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
