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Sports World Reacts to Cam Skattebo, Jeremiah Smith Dominating New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils running back Cam Skattebo (4) and Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) push each other during the second half of the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Skattebo and Smith.
No, they’re not a law firm, but Cam Skattebo of Arizona State and Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith left many college football fans reacting to their performances in the CFP quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Skattebo literally left it all on the field when ESPN reported the running back to be “vomiting profusely” on the sideline during the No. 4 seed Sun Devils’ 39-31 double overtime loss to No. 5 Texas.
He recovered enough to help Arizona State rally from a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit. He threw a 42-yard touchdown to Malik McLain to make it 24-16, then ran for a 2-yard TD and a two-point conversion to tie it at 24 before scoring on a 3-yard run in overtime in a heroic losing effort.
Skattebo finished with 30 carries for 143 yards and two touchdowns, plus the TD pass and eight receptions for 99 receiving yards.
Super70sSports wrote on X of him: “Cam Skattebo is like if Stone Cold Steve Austin and John Riggins had a baby.”
Former standout NFL receiver Terrell Owens was impressed, posting on X: “I’ve been seeing snippets of this kid @camskattebo5 the last couple of years and after today I AM A CAM SKATTEBO fan!!! He’s a dog!!! Respectfully, He’s the white version of [Marshawn Lynch] BEASTMODE!!”
NBC Sports’ Nicole Auerbach opined that the Heisman voting closed too soon: “The problem with the Heisman Trophy ceremony taking place before the start of the College Football Playoff is that there are now 11 meaningful games played after that trophy is handed out. And it’s a damn shame that Cam Skattebo wasn’t at least invited to New York City.”
While most of the nation was watching the exciting ending to the Arizona State-Texas matchup, they missed the 45-yard TD catch by Smith a minute into the 41-21 drubbing of No. 1 Oregon. He added a 43-yard score in the second quarter and had five receptions for 161 yards in the first half for the No. 8 Buckeyes.
“Why exactly did Jeremiah Smith not win National Freshman of the Year? I want an explanation.” So wrote Steve Gorten, a writer for Miami Herald Sports.
Chase Brown of the Buckeye-centric Eleven Warriors was a bit snarky: “Jeremiah Smith has five catches for 161 yards and two touchdowns in 20 minutes against Oregon, the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. Is that good?”
Smith totaled seven catches for 187 yards, prompting Bleacher Report to post on X this quote from Smith leading up to the game: “I’m just laughing in my head. … If you play man (defense) Wednesday, we’re taking a shot.”
That the Buckeyes did, shredding the Ducks for a 34-0 lead in the second quarter to the delight of the King himself—Akron, Ohio, native and unabashed Ohio State supporter LeBron James: “KEEP IT GOING!!! BELT TO ASS.”
He wasn’t the only one trolling the Ducks. Columbus TV station WSYX commented on its social media site: “I have more rushing yards going to the fridge than Oregon has all game.”
Ouch. But it was true, perhaps, since the Ducks totaled minus-23 yards on 28 carries.
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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
