Tony Pollard is in 4 straight 1,000-yard rushing season

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Tony Pollard has played his way into some very exclusive company in the NFL alongside Derrick Henry as the league’s only running backs to run for at least 1,000 yards each of the last four seasons.

The cheesehead hat is a sunny nod to America's 'Hold my beer' exuberance

Americans long have leavened their powerful global image with goofiness, a cheerful confidence that can deflect international wonder over certain strains of ignorance into a smile.

IIHF will determine Russia's eligibility tournament-by-tournament in 2026-27

ZURICH (AP) – The International Ice Hockey Federation said Friday it will determine the status of Russia’s participation on an event-by-event basis for the 2026-27 season.

Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe suspended 1 game for actions against Cardinals

HOUSTON (AP) – Milwaukee reliever Abner Uribe received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for his inappropriate actions towards the St. Louis dugout earlier this week, MLB announced Friday.

Who remains in French Open contention after Sinner and Djokovic defeated?

PARIS (AP) – With two-time reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz absent, Jannik Sinner was expected to capture his first French Open crown this year. Instead, the top-ranked Italian lost in the second round, leaving the men’s draw wide open.

Phillies place starting pitcher Aaron Nola on the paternity list

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola was placed on the paternity list Friday, ahead of the team’s three-game set against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Hurricanes aim to break through Eastern Conference Final in Game 5 against Canadiens

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – The Carolina Hurricanes have put themselves in position to bury the storyline about hitting that same ol’ Eastern Conference Final roadblock.

Murakami leaves White Sox's game with Tigers because of tightness in hamstring

CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami left Friday night’s game against the Detroit Tigers due to right hamstring tightness.

Mets move David Peterson to bullpen

NEW YORK (AP) – The last-place New York Mets are making a change to their pitching rotation, demoting David Peterson to the bullpen and replacing him with fellow left-hander Sean Manaea.