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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama likely to return vs. Grizzlies
Jan 31, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) dunks over Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images The San Antonio Spurs likely will have second-year star Victor Wembanyama back in the lineup when they visit the surging Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night.
Whether newly acquired De’Aaron Fox is on the trip is less likely.
Multiple reports late Sunday had the eight-year veteran point guard going from Sacramento to San Antonio as part of a three-team trade that involved the Chicago Bulls sending Zach LaVine to the Kings.
Fox is averaging 25 points, 6.1 assists and 5 rebounds a game and should make the 7-foot-3 Wembanyama an even stronger offensive weapon.
Wembanyama missed Saturday’s last-second loss to the Miami Heat, a late scratch due to an illness that is not considered serious.
“Obviously, (Wembanyama) wasn’t feeling 100 percent (against Miami),” Spurs interim coach Mitch Johnson said. “I expect it to be minor. It didn’t sound like it was anything drastic or extreme.”
Fox will be a welcome addition. The Spurs have lost six of their last eight games but did post an overpowering win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. In the 144-118 victory, Wenbanyama had 30 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks.
Wenbanyama told the media after Saturday’s 105-103 loss to Miami that he was suffering from allergies. He was scratched from the lineup 40 minutes before tipoff.
As the All-Star break approaches, Wenbanyama leads the NBA with an average of 4 blocks per game and has at least one block in 77 consecutive games. He is averaging 24.6 points, 10.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists and will be a Western Conference reserve in the All-Star Game.
Memphis, meanwhile, is on a mid-season roll. The Grizzlies have won two straight games without star guard Ja Morant (right shoulder injury) and eight of their past nine overall. They also are 20-5 at home this season.
The Grizzlies rallied to beat the Bucks 132-119 on Sunday behind a strong fourth quarter, a decided rebounding edge (61-36) and 37 points from Jaren Jackson Jr. Memphis outscored the Bucks 39-20 in the final period.
“Our pace, we just tried to wear them down in the fourth quarter,” Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins said. “We had great contributions from everyone.”
While Jackson led the Grizzlies in scoring and connected on seven 3-pointers, Memphis received 22 points and nine rebounds from Desmond Bane and 14 and 11, respectively, from Zach Edey.
The Grizzlies’ bench was a factor, too. Santi Aldama contributed 23 points and eight rebounds and Scotty Pippen Jr. was productive across the board, finishing with 10 assists, nine points, five rebounds and four steals in 23 minutes.
Pippen has had significant playing time with Morant missing 21 of the team’s 49 games and, more often than not, has been effective. He had a plus/minus rating of plus-22 Sunday.
“Scotty just tries to find ways to contribute to winning,” Jenkins said. “That’s what I’ve loved about him over the course of this season. He’s played a lot of different roles — coming off the bench, starting, playing with different personnel. He’s progressively gotten better as a decision-maker and as a play-maker.
“I told him the other day, ‘Your defensive intensity and the pace at which you play unlocks so much for our offense.’ We needed him (Sunday), and he came through for us big-time.”
–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
