The Raiders signed defensive end Patrick Johnson, linebacker Buddy Johnson and wide receiver Deven Thompkins, the team announced Monday.They were among the eight free agents the Raiders worked out. Running back Miles Sanders was not among the workout players signed by the team.Patrick Johnson joins the Raiders for his sixth NFL season after spending 2025 with the Eagles, where he played in nine games. He finished with three tackles, one sack, two quarterback hits and one tackle for loss, along with five total tackles on special teams. Johnson has appeared in 70 career games with the Eagles (2021-25) and Giants (2024) after initially entering the league as a seventh-round draft pick of Philadelphia. He has totaled 14 tackles, a sack, six quarterback hits, two tackles for loss, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.Buddy Johnson joins the Raiders for his fifth NFL season after entering the league as a fourth-round pick of the Steelers in 2021. He has played 33 games with the Steelers (2021), Cowboys (2023-25) and Colts (2025).Johnson has totaled four tackles and one tackle for loss on defense as well as 23 special teams tackles.He started last season on the Cowboys' practice squad and was elevated for one game before signing to the Colts' active roster in Week 5. He played 12 games for Indianapolis.Deven Thompkins joins the Raiders for his fifth NFL season after entering the league as an undrafted free agent with the Buccaneers in 2022. He has played 36 career games with the Buccaneers (2022-23), Panthers (2024) and Falcons (2025).In his career, Thompkins has 29 receptions for 162 yards and one touchdown as well as 13 carries for 94 yards. He has seen some action as a returner in his career, posting 368 yards on 42 punt returns (8.8 avg.) and 1,005 yards on 45 kickoff returns (22.3 avg.).In corresponding moves, the Raiders waived wide receiver Jonathan Brady, linebacker Chris Thomas and defensive tackle Laki Tasi.

On the eve of veteran report day, the Las Vegas Raiders have made some roster moves. They added three free agents to the team and cut three others to make room.The free agent additions are DE Patrick Johnson, LB Buddy Johnson and WR Deven Thompkins.Patrick Johnson played alongside Nakobe Dean on the Eagles' Super Bowl team. They reunite in Las Vegas. He and longtime Buddy Johnson are both primarily special teams mavens. Thompkins is a fifth year veteran return specialist. Making these three moves all about strengthening special teams.The corresponding moves were waiving undrafted rookies WR Jonathan Brady and LB Chris Thomas along with former International Pathway Program (IPP) player DT Laki Tasi.This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Raiders sign 3 free agents, cut 3 ahead of training camp report day

Weather has inserted itself into the Cincinnati Reds schedule, and for those interested in watching some Ohio Cup baseball on Monday I have some bad news.With storms delaying the start and more in the forecast, Monday's series opener between the Reds and Cleveland Guardians has officially been postponed. MLB.com's Mark Sheldon relayed the news on Bluesky.Reds ace Chase Burns, who was originally scheduled to pitch on Monday, will start the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader in Great American Ball Park. That game is set for 1:40 PM ET as part of a planned day-night doubleheader.Brady Singer, who was already set to start Tuesday's second game of the series, was scheduled to start the night game. That one is currently slated for its original 7:10 PM ET start, though there are currently some mixed calls on how the Reds will begin Game 2. Charlie Goldsmith intimated they'll use 'an opener' for that one presumably with Singer taking over after while C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic suggested it will be a 'bullpen game 2."Chase Burns will start Game 1 on Tuesday, bullpen game 2 C. Trent Rosecrans (@ctrent) July 27, 2026Monday's game was originally scheduled to be televised nationally on ESPN, and there's been no distinct word whether ESPN will carry the first game on Tuesday or whether that will be passed over to the Reds.com crew.

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New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger will be sidelined for four to six weeks with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. Bellinger was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday, a day after he got hurt running the bases during a 3-1 win at Philadelphia. He had more tests on Monday in New York that revealed the extent of the injury. "So the good thing is hes obviously able to move around right now," manager Aaron Boone said before the opener of a four-game series at the Chicago White Sox. "So well continue to do that and just allow this thing to heal and get him right." The loss of Bellinger is another major injury for a New York team already playing without reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge, who has been out since May 31 because of a fractured rib. Designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton has been sidelined since April 24 because of a strained right calf. The Yankees trailed AL East-leading Tampa Bay by three games going into Monday's action. "Weve had some tough injuries to some really important people," Boone said. "But again, that is part of it. As I say, the season waits for no one." Max Schuemann got the start in left field for the series opener against the White Sox. Spencer Jones, who was brought up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre when Bellinger was placed on the IL, was in center, and Jasson Dominguez was in right. The MLB trade deadline is next week, but Boone downplayed the effect of Bellinger's injury on the strategy for general manager Brian Cashman and the team's front office. "I get the sense that they have been working on this in different ways, shape and form for the last several weeks, getting ready for trade deadline stuff," Boone said. "I expect them to try and do all they can to improve our team, but again, you never know how thats going to shake out." Bellinger, 31, felt tightness in his hamstring while rounding first on a double in the eighth inning on Saturday night. He is batting .259 with 11 homers and 53 RBIs in 102 games this season. Bellinger re-signed with the Yankees last winter for $162.5 million over five years. He was the MVP of the All-Star Game on July 14 in Philadelphia. Judge and Stanton are with the team in Chicago, and Boone said Stanton is continuing with his running progression. "The strength stuff, explosive stuff hes doing in the weight room has been very good," Boone said. "So we just got to get him up to a level obviously on the running side of things to be able to go out there." Left-hander Carlos Rodon and right-hander Clarke Schmidt are both expected to throw again this week, Boone said. Rodn is coming back from elbow inflammation, and Schmidt had Tommy John surgery a year ago. Reporting by the Associated Press.

No, the UNLV mens basketball team isnt for sale.Just days after he said he was looking for someone to become the owner of the Runnin Rebels, UNLV head coach Josh Pastner had to walk that back on Monday. That was just a figure of speech.The Runnin Rebels are not for sale, and my reference to an owner was meant to highlight the level of resources, sponsorships and overall support needed to compete in todays evolving college athletics landscape not to suggest anyone could own the program, he wrote in a statement.It is an honor to serve as head coach of the Runnin Rebels. This program belongs to UNLV, its students, alumni, fans and the Southern Nevada community as it always will.Life comes at you fast, UNLV edition: pic.twitter.com/KMUn4hYedb Kevin Sweeney (@CBB_Central) July 27, 2026Pastmer, who is entering his second season at UNLV, told KTNV last week that the program is looking for an investor to help the basketball team during the new NIL era of college athletics. Competing against the big name schools in college basketball, he noted, is extremely expensive.If you have a $12 million check you can compete against Kentucky, Duke, Arizona, UCLA for any player you want, he said. Right now if another school offers someone $1 million and our budget only allows us $100,000, it doesnt matter how much the kid likes me.And, instead of trying to get in on the potential ownership group of the NBA team that is sure to land in Las Vegas eventually, Paster argued the Rebels were a much easier purchase."I have told people, why buy the NBA team? Buy the college basketball team," he said. "You can be the owner of the UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball team, and it's a lot less expensive."Pastner was hired at UNLV last offseason, and he led the Rebels to an 18-17 record in his first campaign with the program. It marks his third head coaching job in college basketball, following long stints at Memphis and Georgia Tech.UNLV, which won the national championship in 1990, hasnt made the NCAA tournament since 2013.

Indiana basketball won a gold medal by beating the Virgin Islands 99-57 in the finals of the FISU America Games. The Hoosiers went undefeated at 4-0 in the event by beating the competition by an average of 60.8 points.Indiana basketball's top performers against Virgin IslandsIndiana forward Aiden Sherrell was named tournament MVP after putting up a double-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks against the Virgin Islands. He was one of six players to score in double-digits on Monday afternoon.Bryce Lindsay: 17 points, seven rebounds, six assistsTrevor Manhertz: 15 points, three reboundsDarren Harris: 13 points, three rebounds, two assistsPrince-Alexander Moody: 12 points, two rebounds, four assists, two steals, two blocksAiden Sherrell: 10 points, 10 rebounds, two blocksSam Alexis: 10 points, five rebounds, two blocksIndiana basketball's results for the FISU America GamesJuly 21: Indiana 115, Peru 36July 23: Indiana 120, Virgin Islands 65July 25: Indiana 107, Chile 40; SemifinalsJuly 27: Indiana 99, Virgin Islands 57Michael Niziolek is the Indiana beat reporter for The Bloomington Herald-Times. You can follow him on X @michaelniziolek and read all his coverage by clicking here.This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana basketball wins gold at FISU America Games ... by average of 60.8 points

The LeBron James era of the Philadelphia 76ers could be a disaster. Or at least that is the point of view of the hosts of the "How Bout Them Celtics!" podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, who took some time on a recent episode of their show to break down how the Sixers bringing on King James might not go as some seem to think it could.Of course, after having added former star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown beforehand as well as several other marginal moves to improve the roster, this could also be the ball club that comes out of the NBA's Eastern Conference or even wins it all. Can these egos coexist while playing at a high level and also staying healthy?Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say about whether the LBJ era of the 76ers will actually go as planned.Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on:Blue Wire: https://tiny.ee/CdKpiTunes: https://tiny.ee/RK47YouTube: https://tiny.ee/cOW3This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: The LeBron James era of the Philadelphia 76ers could be a disaster

CINCINNATI (AP) The opening game of the three-game series between the Cleveland Guardians and Reds in Cincinnati was postponed Monday night due to rain. The game will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday. The first game will begin at 1:40 p.m. EDT. First pitch of the regularly-scheduled game is set for 7:10 p.m. With severe weather approaching, Monday's game was delayed about an hour prior to first pitch. About an hour later, the game was postponed.Chase Burns (12-1, 2.42) will start Game 1 on Tuesday for the Reds who have opted for an opener to start Game 2. Slade Cecconi (4-7, 4.60) will start Game 1 for the Guardians, who will send Gavin Williams (10-5, 3.78) to the mound for Game 2. Cincinnati (49-55) has won three consecutive road series since the All-Star break, but remains in last place in the NL Central. The Guardians (54-53) are trying to avoid being shut out in three straight games for the first time since Aug. 23-25, 2025. Cleveland failed to score in the final two games of its weekend series against Tampa Bay. ___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

Mexico's all-time leading scorer Javier "Chicharito" Hernndez has signed a two-year contract with USL expansion side Atltico Dallas, the club announced on Monday, July 27.Hernndez is the first signing for Atltico Dallas, which will begin play in the second-tier USL Championshipin the 2027 season.The 38-year-old striker most recently played in Mexico with Chivas, which he departed in November 2025.From the very beginning, our dream wasn't simply to launch another professional soccer club, said Matt Valentine, founder and chairman of Atltico Dallas.Our dream was to build a club that truly belongs to Dallas. Javier believed in that vision. His career speaks for itself, but it's his leadership, humility, competitive spirit, and genuine love for the game that make him the perfect person to help write the first chapter in Atltico Dallas history.Chicharito is BACK@atleticodallas has announced Javier "Chicharito" Hernndez as its first signing in club history! https://t.co/F3O55gpwRLpic.twitter.com/RLM1XD3MvN USL Championship (@USLChampionship) July 27, 2026After a successful career abroad with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Sevilla, Bayer Leverkusen and West Ham, Hernndez moved to MLS with the LA Galaxy in 2020. He then returned to boyhood club Chivas in 2024.Hernndez scored 52 goals in 109 appearances from 2009 to 2019 with the Mexico men's national team. The striker played at the World Cup in 2010, 2014 and 2018, scoring goals in all three tournaments.Hernndez worked as an analyst for Fox Sports at the 2026 World Cup.I believe Dallas deserves a club that reflects its passion for football, its diversity, and its future, Hernndez said. I want to help create a winning culture, inspire young players across North Texas, and give our supporters a team they can believe in from the very beginning. "I didn't come here simply to finish my career. I came here to help build the future of football in Dallas.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Mexico star Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez joins USL's Atletico Dallas