carry a heavy load

At 34 and entering his 15th season, Harden acknowledged that playing with Leonard, George and Westbrook can make the game easier for him since he doesn’t have to carry a heavy load anymore.

"Probation officers are being fed to the dogs by the management and structure of the probation system. They are left to carry a heavy load which is unsustainable," she said.

Reality check: A solid defense will have to carry a heavy load the rest of the way without QB Devin Leary.

Still, Cole will be expected to carry a heavy load on the mound in October should the Yankees end their 11-season World Series title drought.

Sermon was a healthy scratch in the opener and got hurt on his only offensive snap last but could carry a heavy load against the Packers because of all the injuries.