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Without Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves take aim at Jazz
Feb 26, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) controls the ball while being guarded by Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan (10) in the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without superstar Anthony Edwards on Friday when they visit the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.
Edwards was suspended for this game after he saw his technical foul total for the season reach 16 on Thursday. The three-time All-Star was ejected from Minnesota’s 111-102 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday after his second technical with 5:21 remaining in the third quarter.
Edwards, 23, boasts team-best averages in points (27.3) and assists (4.6) to go along with 6.0 rebounds in 58 games (all starts) this season.
The shorthanded Timberwolves will face off against a Jazz team that is coming off a peculiar outing.
Jordan Clarkson called it “wild,” and his coach referred to it as one of those strange moments in an NBA season.
“There are a couple games usually every season that are just kind of weird,” Jazz coach Will Hardy said. “You can’t quite put your finger on it.”
They were referring to Clarkson’s unusual shooting performance during Wednesday night’s 118-101 loss to visiting Sacramento Kings: He missed his first 13 shots and finished with only two points.
“My teammates were like, ‘Keep shooting, keep shooting,’ ” Clarkson said. “I was like, ‘Bruh.’ “
Utah had a “bruh” outing when the two teams matched up in late January, with the Jazz going up by 15 points early, only to lose by 25 points at home.
“It’s a great win for us, especially on a back-to-back,” Minnesota coach Chris Finch said after that meeting. “Our energy was there, and we executed at a high level. That third quarter was the difference – our defense turned into offense.”
Minnesota doubled up Utah in that pivotal quarter, 44-22.
The weirdness of the night was punctuated when the seemingly loudest cheer of the night inside the Delta Center happened when a seldom-used reserve player from Minnesota subbed in for a brief appearance. This wasn’t just any T-Wolves end-of-the-bench player for Jazz fans. It was Utah legend Joe Ingles, who was a beloved player in the Beehive State for eight seasons (2014-22) before being traded as the team entered rebuild mode three years ago.
Utah fans chanted for him to enter the game – a request graciously fulfilled by Finch, whose team also features former Jazz players Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
“That’s fire. I mean, he’s a legend,” Clarkson said of Ingles. “All the guys, they come back and feel a lot of love, especially from the home crowd that we’ve got here. We’ve got the best fans, so I didn’t expect anything less. But Joe’s a legend, man, always and forever. He’s engraved in Utah culture and Utah basketball.”
Clarkson was more like himself in that Jan. 30 game, finishing with 16 points on 6-of-13 shooting. Two nights ago, he hit just 1 of 14 field goals while missing all eight 3-point attempts.
“You guys are going to ask about Jordan going 1-for-14,” Hardy said. “I don’t know – people get struck by lightning, too. I’ve never seen that in my life. I don’t think we’ll ever see it again.”
Another wild element in the loss to Sacramento: Jazz center Walker Kessler drained all 10 shots he attempted — though he did miss 2 of 7 free throws — en route to 25 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, two steals and zero turnovers in a sensational 34-minute performance.
Like their January game, the Timberwolves had to fly into Utah during a back-to-back set. Minnesota lost to the Lakers on the second leg of its four-game road trip Thursday night.
Terrence Shannon Jr. led the team with 25 points, but Minnesota couldn’t overcome falling behind 33-17 after the first quarter or putting the Lakers on the free-throw line 46 times.
Friday’s game is one of three remaining between the Jazz and Timberwolves.
–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
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Report: RB David Montgomery 'wants out' of Detroit
Dec 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) looks on before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Lions running back David Montgomery “wants out” of Detroit after three seasons, ESPN reported on Sunday.
Montgomery, however, immediately appeared to refute the report on X, posting: “Damn, Dmo told you that?”
The ESPN report claims the Lions would want “a decent Day 3 pick (possibly a fifth-rounder)” in the 2026 NFL Draft in return for Montgomery, who turns 29 in June and is owed $6 million next season.
The report follows general manager Brad Holmes’ remarks after the season about Montgomery being unhappy with his playing time in 2025. Sharing a backfield with Jahmyr Gibbs, Montgomery rushed for a career-low 716 yards and eight touchdowns in 17 games (no starts).
“Those are conversations that we’re going to have to have because I’ve got a lot of respect for that player,” Holmes said of Montgomery in January. “He deserves to be in a situation where his skillset can be utilized, and so yeah would love for it to be here, but if it can’t be here then you’d just love to see where could work out best for him.”
At the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Holmes said the situation with Montgomery is “fluid.” He signed a two-year extension during the 2024 season that runs through the end of the 2027 campaign.
“Yeah, I have been in touch with David’s agent, and his representation,” Holmes revealed. “Obviously, we love David, he’s a great player, we love to have him, you know, kind of want to put last year in the rear view, and just move forward. But, obviously, a player has to want to be at a certain place as well. The conversations are still fluid, but we’ll see how it goes.”
Montgomery has rushed for 2,506 yards and 33 touchdowns in 45 games (28 starts) in three seasons with Detroit (2023-25). He has 76 catches for 650 yards in that span.
He began his career with the NFC North rival Chicago Bears, who drafted him in the third round in 2019. Montgomery rushed for 3,609 yards and 26 scores in 60 games (51 starts) with the Bears (2019-22).
–Field Level Media
Cards extend manager Oliver Marmol through '28 season
Tyler Reif treated for heat exhaustion after Trucks race
