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Kyle Hendricks goes 7 strong innings, Cubs beat Giants 6-2 (May 25, 2018)

CHICAGO (AP) Kyle Hendricks limited San Francisco to one run and two hits over seven innings, Ben Zobrist lined a tiebreaking two-run double in the seventh and the Chicago Cubs beat the Giants 6-2 on Friday.

Mallory, Hoosiers' all-time winningest football coach, dies at 83

Bill Mallory, the winningest football coach in Indiana history, has died from a brain injury suffered in a recent fall. He was 83.

WATCH: Texas Rangers have birthday surprise for 45-year-old Bartolo Colon

WATCH: Rangers have birthday surprise for 45-year-old Bartolo Colon

Huskers family to welcome back Frank Solich at January event

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) Ohio coach Frank Solich, whose firing at Nebraska is still debated among fans 15 years later, will return to the state this winter to receive a service award from the Football Writers Association of America.

On Basketball: Injuries taketh away, and injuries giveth

The NBA playoffs never go according to plan. The Golden State Warriors are proof of that.

FSU forward Phil Cofer granted another year of eligibility

The NCAA has granted Florida State forward Phil Cofer’s request for another year of eligibility.

Packers sign veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers have signed tight end Marcedes Lewis, adding another veteran to back up Jimmy Graham.

Pot charge dropped against 49ers LB Foster

The Tuscaloosa County (Ala.) District Court confirmed Friday that a misdemeanor marijuana charge against 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster had been dismissed on the condition that he pay court costs.

Civils rights activists rally outside of NFL headquarters

NEW YORK (AP) — Civil rights activists gathered outside of NFL headquarters and called on team owners to overturn a new policy aimed at stopping player protests during the national anthem. They also encouraged a boycott of the league and its sponsors.

Poll: Fans stand in favor of NFL's anthem policy

By a significant margin, NFL fans like the league’s new policy regarding the national anthem, according to a Yahoo Sports/YouGov poll.

NCAA grants Florida State's Cofer extra year of eligibility

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) The NCAA has granted Florida State forward Phil Cofer’s request for another year of eligibility.

Lane Johnson not pleased with ranking on NFL's top 100

Lane Johnson was ranked as the 95th best player in the NFL and he’s not happy about it. By Dave Zangaro

Bucks post-NBA combine mock draft roundup

With the draft a month away and the NBA combine over, a look around the web of projections for the Milwaukee Bucks’ pick in the 2018 NBA Draft

Part-timers Danica, Helio garner full attention at Indy 500

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Part-time drivers and one-off rides are usually afterthoughts at the Indianapolis 500, where the sport’s brightest stars tend to shine in the hot sun on the final Sunday of May.

Opinion: Controlling a black workforce is what the NFL does best

The ruling is the latest example of how fearful the league is of players having a voice or thought that resonates beyond the playbook. The league forces players use their bodies and their famous faces to market products and services that make money for the game, from footwear to food and a host of other

Brewers demote Orlando Arcia, acquire Kratz from Yankees

MILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers have optioned slumping shortstop Orlando Arcia to Triple-A Colorado Springs and acquired backup catcher Erik Kratz from the New York Yankees as part of a series of moves.

Chipcast: Braves have statement series ahead of them in Boston

Braves have statement series ahead of them in Boston

Rashid's all-round show propels Hyderabad into IPL final

KOLKATA, India (AP) Rashid Khan’s brilliant all-round performance propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad into the Indian Premier League final with a 13-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the Qualifier 2 on Friday.

Herta wins Indy Lights race for Andretti-Steinbrenner Racing

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Colton Herta held off on kissing the bricks when his father won the Indianapolis 500.

Giants activate OF Williamson, send Osich to Triple-A

CHICAGO (AP) The San Francisco Giants have activated outfielder Mac Williamson from the 10-day disabled list and sent left-hander Josh Osich to Triple-A Sacramento.

The NBA can wait: K-State's Brown returns for senior season

Kansas State guard Barry Brown Jr. withdrew from the NBA draft Friday, deciding instead to return to the Wildcats for his senior season.

NFL stands apart from NBA, MLB on sports betting reaction

While the NBA and MLB are in lockstep on their response to the Supreme Court sports betting ruling, and are seeking “integrity fees,” the NFL is taking a different approach.

Thiem to take on Simon in Lyon Open final

LYON, France (AP) Top-seeded Dominic Thiem will take on local favorite Gilles Simon in the final of the Lyon Open after winning two matches Friday.

Wolves post-NBA combine mock draft roundup

With the draft a month away and the NBA combine over, a look around the web of projections for the Minnesota Timberwolves’ pick in the 2018 NBA Draft

Epstein: No trade talks for Cubs despite Machado speculation

CHICAGO (AP) Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein insists his team has not engaged in trade talks, despite speculation about a potential deal for Baltimore Orioles superstar Manny Machado.

Tubby Smith hires son GG as assistant coach at High Point

HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) New High Point coach Tubby Smith has hired his son G.G. as his associate head coach.

CP3 or The Beard: Colin Cowherd questions if Chris Paul is more valuable than James Harden

With Chris Paul now sidelined with a hamstring injury for Game 6 of the 2018 NBA Western Conference Finals between the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors, Colin Cowherd questions if Chris Paul is more valuable than James Harden.

Lucky 13? Indy 500 starting spot means everything to rookie

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Zach Claman De Melo got the subtle tattoo three years ago, a small, black ”13” just behind his right ear.

Leclerc carries memories of his father & Bianchi at Monaco

MONACO (AP) When Charles Leclerc races for the first time at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, he will carry with him the memories of his father and his close friend Jules Bianchi.

Houston's Chris Paul out for Game 6 vs Warriors with injury

HOUSTON (AP) Houston’s Chris Paul will miss Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night because of a hamstring injury.