NFL salary cap hits new milestone at $301.2 million

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – The NFL salary cap has topped $300 million for the first time, landing at $301.2 million in 2026 for a $22 million increase over last year.

Ahmed comes in from the cold to spark England win over New Zealand

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) – England couldn’t guarantee Rehan Ahmed will make another appearance in the Twenty20 World Cup after an inspirational debut on Friday.

Tyrese Maxey sets 76ers' 3-point record in front of sellout crowd

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Tyrese Maxey usually gifts his milestone basketballs and other valuable career keepsakes to his mother.

England win against NZ gives Pakistan last shot at T20 semifinals

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) – New Zealand failed to clinch a Twenty20 World Cup semifinals place when it lost to England by four wickets on Friday, leaving Pakistan a last chance to qualify.

Diego Pavia to throw at the NFL combine, betting big despite size concerns

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Quarterback Diego Pavia, runner-up in the Heisman Trophy voting, said Friday he will throw passes at the NFL scouting combine.

Cowboys place franchise tag on George Pickens

The Dallas Cowboys placed the franchise tag on George Pickens on Friday, a move that would guarantee the receiver $27.3 million in 2026 while the sides work on a long-term contract.

Josh Sargent leaves Norwich City for Major League Soccer's Toronto

Josh Sargent joined Toronto from Norwich City in England’s second-tier League Championship on Friday, ending a difficult situation in which the striker was exiled to the under-21 squad after he refused to play in an FA Cup match last month.

Billy Gillispie won't return as Tarleton State coach

STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) – Tarleton State coach Billy Gillispie, who has been away from the bench for more than a month because of medical issues, won’t return next season, the school announced Friday.

Neymar scores milestone 2 for Santos

SAO PAULO (AP) – Neymar broke into the top 10 of Santos club’s all-time leading goalscorers this week after scoring twice in a 2-1 win against Vasco da Gama in the Brazilian league.