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Ugo Humbert stuns Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Masters
Aug 7, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Ugo Humbert (FRA) hits a forehand against Arthur Fils (FRA) (not pictured) in first round play at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images No. 15 seed Ugo Humbert fired up his supporters in his native France by toppling No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 in the Round of 16 at the Rolex Paris Masters on Thursday.
Humbert won the first five games of the match and sailed to a first-set win, but Alcaraz punched back in the second set, where he emerged from a 2-2 tie to roll on and even the match.
Both players held serve throughout the third set until the 12th game, when Alcaraz faced double match point and saved one but not the next.
Humbert, 26, said the match was the biggest win of his career.
“I went for every shot,” Humbert said. “That’s why I think I had less energy in the second set and in the third it was a mountain that was with me from the beginning of the third set to the end. I trusted myself in big moments and I made some big shots.”
Humbert finished with a 26-23 edge in winners, while both players committed 38 unforced errors in the two-hour, 16-minute match. Humbert’s next foe will be Australia’s Jordan Thompson, who was a 7-5, 7-6 (5) winner over French wild card Adrian Mannarino.
Alcaraz lost despite winning 38 of 46 points (82.6 percent) on his first serve. Alcaraz, a four-time Grand Slam champion, still has never made it past the quarterfinals in four appearances at the Paris Masters.
No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev of Germany also had a three-set scare but survived France’s Arthur Fils 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. Zverev had 16 aces among 22 winners.
“I am happy I hung in there (Thursday). It was a great match,” Zverev said of his fast-rising 20-year-old opponent. “He is a great player and has improved a lot this year. I am looking forward to the next few battles we are going to have.”
Zverev now stands as the highest seed remaining because No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner withdrew Tuesday due to a virus.
Zverev’s quarterfinal opponent will be No. 10 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas, who had a tough test of his own but defeated Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo 6-7 (1), 6-4, 6-2.
Eighth seed Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria trailed 5-3 in the third-set tiebreaker before charging back to win the final four points and edge French wild card Arthur Rinderknech 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (5).
In another pair of three-set matches, ninth seed Alex de Minaur of Australia beat Great Britain’s Jack Draper 5-7, 6-2, 6-3, and No. 13 Holger Rune of Denmark eliminated France’s Arthur Cazaux 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. Also, Russian Karen Khachanov swept Australian Alexei Popyrin 7-6 (5), 6-4.
–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.
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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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Hannah Green wins her 2nd HSBC Women's World Championship
Cards extend manager Oliver Marmol through '28 season
