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West Virginia loses big lead but recovers to knock off No. 7 Kansas
Dec 31, 2024; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Joseph Yesufu (1) loses the ball while driving against Kansas Jayhawks guard Rylan Griffen (6) during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Javon Small hit a free throw with 1.8 seconds left as West Virginia defeated No. 7 Kansas 62-61 on Tuesday in Lawrence, Kan.
It was West Virginia’s first win at Phog Allen Fieldhouse in 12 visits.
Kansas, which had not lost a conference opener since January 1991 against Oklahoma, overcame an 18-point second-half deficit to tie the game.
West Virginia (10-2, 1-0 Big 12) was led by Eduardo Andre with 15 points. Small had nine of his 13 points in the second half, along with 11 rebounds and six assists for the game.
Zeke Mayo led Kansas (9-3, 0-1 Big 12) with a season-high 27 points, his third straight game with at least 25. Hunter Dickinson had his seventh double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds.
West Virginia scored the first five points of the second half. When Andre hit a layup, the WVU lead was 38-20.
Kansas gained momentum when Andre picked up his third foul with 10:25 left, which came amid a 15-2 Jayhawks run that pulled them within 50-48. But West Virginia responded with a 5-0 run, including a 3-pointer by former Jayhawk Joseph Yesufu.
Mayo hit a 3-pointer with 1:26 left to make it a one-possession game. He missed a potential game-tying 3-pointer with 39 seconds left, but Dickinson made a putback to cut it to 59-58.
Kansas stole an inbounds pass, but KJ Adams Jr. missed a short jumper and West Virginia got the rebound, and Small hit two free throws.
Mayo made a backdoor layup and a free throw to tie it at 61-61 with 15 seconds left, but Small drew a shooting foul on Kansas’ Flory Bidunga and converted his second of two free throws for the win.
The Jayhawks missed their first six shots of the game. When Jonathan Powell hit a 3-pointer, the Mountaineers led 7-0 and Kansas coach Bill Self had to burn a timeout.
At one point, West Virginia missed seven straight shots, but the Jayhawks couldn’t capitalize, trimming the deficit to just six points. The Mountaineers then used a 12-3 run to stretch the lead to 25-10.
West Virginia took a 33-20 lead into the locker room. The 20 points were the fewest Kansas has scored in a half this season. Its previous low was 25 points at Missouri.
The Mountaineers were led in the first half by Andre with 12 points. Mayo led Kansas with nine points.
–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
