The Falcons signed Bijan Robinson to a contract extension last week and they added a running back to compete for playing time behind him on Monday. They announced the signing of Trey Sermon to the 90-man roster. They cut a pair of players earlier in the day and had an open spot available for Sermon. Sermon was a 2021 third-round pick of the 49ers and was claimed off of waivers by the Eagles after cutdown day in 2022. He spent the next two seasons with the Colts and moved on to the Steelers last year. Sermon has 91 carries for 319 yards and two touchdowns in 46 career games. He's also caught 22 passes for 138 yards. Brian Robinson, Tyler Goodson, Nathan Carter, and Cash Jones are the other backs looking for spots on the Falcons' 53-man roster.

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 04: MacKenzie Gore #1 of the Texas Rangers pitches during a game against the San Francisco Giants at Globe Life Field on August 04, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Gunnar Word/Texas Rangers/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesTexas Rangers lineup for August 10, 2026 against the Anaheim Angels: starting pitchers are MacKenzie Gore for the Rangers and Reid Detmers for the Angels.Texas takes on Anaheim in the first of a four game set in the land of Mickey. With a lefty going for the Angels, we have a collection of righthanded bats in the lineup that, well, hit righthanded, anyway.The lineup:Langford CFSeager SSDuran LFNimmo RFBurger 1BFoscue DHDiaz CBride 3BCauley 2B8:38 p.m. Central start time. Rangers are -111 favorites.

The Detroit Lions cut former first-round pick Terrion Arnold in June following his arrest on felony kidnapping and armed robbery charges. But his legal peril isnt scaring other teams away. The Seattle Seahawks confirmed Monday that they hosted a tryout for Arnold. And the reigning Super Bowl champions arent the only team kicking the tires on the 23-year-old cornerback.Several teams expressing interest in ArnoldArnold has already worked out for the Houston Texans and had a tryout scheduled with the New Orleans Saints following his Sunday workout with the Seahawks, NFL Networks Mike Garafolo reports. Citing court testimony from Arnolds agent, Texans beat reporter Aaron Wilson reported in July that the New York Jets and Indianapolis Colts had also been in touch with Arnold.Arnold is a standout young cornerback whom the Lions selected with the 24th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. His talent and age add up to tremendous value in the NFL. He also faces eight felony charges that could carry a maximum of life in prison if hes convicted.The heat around Arnold became too high for the team that drafted him. But in the cutthroat world of NFL competition, his talent is proving too much for opposing teams to rule out giving him a look. Terrion Arnold possess a valuable skillset in the NFL. He also faces the possibility of life in prison.Cooper Neill via Getty ImagesWhat Arnold is accused ofIn total, Arnold faces three counts of armed robbery, three counts of kidnapping, one count of conspiracy to commit armed robbery and one count of conspiracy to commit kidnapping stemming from an alleged incident in February resulted in his arrest in Tampa, Florida on June 24.Arnold is accused of orchestrating an abduction and interrogation of three men, identified as his personal driver and two of the driver's associates, who were accused of stealing more than $250,000 in personal property belonging to the defendants from an Airbnb.Police claim that members of Arnold's group ambushed the alleged victims at an apartment and spent the better part of an hour beating them at gunpoint, with one of the defendants live-streaming the proceedings to Arnold while he was en route to the apartment.Per police, the victims were eventually released at around 1:40 a.m. Tampa police describe Arnold as the primary conspirator" in the incident that resulted in the arrest of six others. Arnold has denied the allegations via a statement from his representative, Denise White."Terrion Arnold categorically denies any involvement in the matters underlying the allegations made against him and maintains his innocence.Arnolds been released on $1 million bond and is scheduled for an arraignment hearing on Thursday in Tampa, where hell be slated to enter a formal plea.Beyond Thursdays hearing, whats next on the legal front for Arnold is not clear. But assuming he pleads not guilty and remains free from jail or prison, its safe to assume that NFL teams will continue to conduct the due diligence and risk assessment of doing business with him.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - AUGUST 05: Starting pitcher Dean Kremer #13 of the Minnesota Twins pitches during the 2nd inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesFirst Pitch: 6:40 pm CDTTV: Twins.TVRadio:TIBN / WCCO 830 / The Wolf 102.9 FM / AudacyIn the revenge tour weve all been waiting for, Dean Kremer faces his former team just days after they kicked him to the curb. Minnesota returns to Target Field for a three-series homestand, although one neutral-site game and some disjointed midweek scheduling will affect the vibe. Not my vibe, though. We ridin.Itll be Kremers second start with Minnesota. In his final outing with Baltimore, he was rocked for eight earned runs, less than a week after allowing six to the Boston Red Sox. Under the tutelage of Pete Maki, however, Kremer held the Kansas City Royals to just one run across five innings. All statistical evidence would indicate that Kremer is about to become the greatest pitcher in Twins franchise history.For the Orioles, its former Marlin Trevor Rogers making his 22nd start of 2026. Its been a more-or-less average year for Rogers, who boasts a career 108 ERA+ (and a 122 ERA+ with the Orioles), but is only rocking a 99 this year. Thats great in Diamond Dynasty terms, but this is real life, where numbers generally have more than one applicable context.New addition Kaelen Culpepper is back in the lineup after an off-day in the Milwaukee finale. Austin Martin is still leading off.GO TWINS GO!

ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA Josh Allen is asking Bills Mafia to give Buffalos controversial new uniforms a chance. The quarterback defended the teams gray Nickel City alternates after their unveiling received a mixed reaction across social media, with some NFL fans calling for the return of Buffalos more traditional designs. For Allen, however, the new Buffalo Bills uniforms represent more than a new color scheme. They are part of a broader reset that includes a new stadium, a new head coach, and a different mentality for the upcoming season.Josh Allen Defends The Bills Nickel City UniformsThanos / MEGA Allen addressed the backlash, telling reporters, Stop hating on the jerseys, guys. The Nickel City uniform features an all-gray jersey-and-pants combination with blue accents, creating a significant departure from the Bills familiar red, white and blue looks.Allen acknowledged that longtime fans may prefer the franchises older uniforms and helmets, but made it clear that he likes the new design. I enjoy them. I think its very symbolic of what we want to do and what we want to be, he said. I understand people want the old jerseys and the old helmets and all that.The Bills described the alternate uniform as a tribute to the strength, grit and authenticity of Western New Yorks hard-working people throughout history. Its gray color scheme appears designed to evoke Buffalos industrial heritage, although that explanation did not prevent social media users from having fun with the look.Social Media User Compares Uniforms To A Hallmark MovieBills unveil new alternate "Nickel City" uniforms Thoughts on the Buffalo Bills new jerseys? (: @BuffaloBills) pic.twitter.com/JIe8dSxQde NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) July 27, 2026Photos of the uniforms quickly attracted jokes and criticism online. One X user compared the design to something a fictional football team might wear in a holiday romance. These are the uniforms from a Hallmark romcom about a down-on-his-luck football player who moves back to his hometown and discovers the real championship was Christmas all along, the person wrote.Others chimed in, not holding anything back. Disgusting. Couldnt even read the numbers when they were on the field, a fan commented. Bills fan hereand agreed. Someone needs to be fired, another wrote as a third expressed, Top 5 worst NFL uniform ever created not even joking.Allen appeared to understand the desire for nostalgia but insisted the franchise cannot remain permanently tied to its past. At some point, too, we are moving forward, he said. We have to move forward and do something new, and thats what were doing.That message applies to considerably more than what Buffalos players will wear on the field.Buffalo Bills Are Entering A New Era At Highmark StadiumZUMAPRESS.com / MEGAThe uniform rollout comes as the Bills prepare to begin playing inside their new $2.2 billion Highmark Stadium. The 61,108-seat venue will replace the teams previous stadium, which opened in 1973. Additional standing-room-only tickets will allow the Bills to increase attendance for certain events.Among the stadiums notable changes is a natural grass field equipped with an under-field heating system. The technology is intended to assist with snow management and help maintain field conditions through Buffalos punishing winter weather.Allen has also experienced a major personal change. The quarterback and his wife, Hailee Steinfeld, welcomed their daughter, Harper Haize, during the offseason. Now, he is preparing to enter the next stage of his career while adjusting to fatherhood and helping lead the franchise into its new home.Josh Allen Praises Joe Bradys Authentic LeadershipZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA Buffalos new era also includes Joe Brady taking over as the teams first-year head coach. Allen believes Bradys willingness to remain himself has helped make the coaching transition feel natural for the players who already worked with him on the offensive side.The best thing that Joe has done is been himself, Allen said during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. He hasnt changed his mindset, his personality. Team meetings feel like exactly how they have felt in the offensive room the last three years.Brady had already developed relationships with Allen and other members of the offense before assuming control of the entire team. According to the quarterback, that familiarity has not prevented Brady from earning credibility inside the locker room. Hes authentic, Allen said. Hes got the respect of everybody in this building.The quarterback also shared the simple message Brady wants Buffalo to carry into the season. At the end of the day, people are going to have their opinions, he said. But his mantra for us this year is put the ball down. Were gonna figure it out. Come game time.Bills Quarterback Says Team Is Closer Than EverThanos / MEGA Allen believes Bradys leadership has helped create an unusually strong bond between Buffalos offensive and defensive players. This group from offense to defense is the tightest-knit group that Ive been around really since Ive entered the league, he told ESPN.The quarterback said those relationships are evident even when the team is not practicing or meeting. The defense is meshing so well together. Just even when you walk in the dorm room or walk in the cafeteria, guys sitting down, talking, really getting to know each other, Allen explained. Theres just a lot of love on this team. And thatll show on the field.The Buffalo Bills open their 2026 regular season against the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.The Josh Allen Has A Message For Bills Fans Hating On Teams New Uniforms first appeared on The Blast

Jakob Ingebrigtsen fought back from "the lowest of lows" to win a stunning 5,000m gold at the European Athletics Championships after almost a year out with injury.The Norwegian great underwent Achilles surgery in January and only returned to training six weeks ago.However, 324 days after he last took to the track, Ingebrigtsen produced an astonishing late surge to claim victory.The 25-year-old clocked 13 minutes 15.29 seconds to win a record-equalling seventh gold at these championships, moving level with Croatian discus thrower Sandra Elkasevic."With 600m to go, I knew I was going to win. I was just hoping I was not going to get too tired," Ingebrigtsen told BBC Sport."I doubted myself every day and every minute leading up to the last lap, but I am always hoping. "Coming from the lowest of lows to be European champion again means the world to me. Not even I believed it could happen coming here."GB's Hunt wins European 100m goldEuropean Athletics Championships: Key events, timetable & BBC coverageIngebrigtsen's last competitive race was at the World Championships in Tokyo last September.He finished 10th in the 5,000m final, having lined up as the two-time defending champion despite his Achilles issue preventing him from competing during the outdoor season.Announcing his return at the European Championships in Birmingham, Ingebrigtsen wrote: "If you're waiting for the perfect preparation, perfect conditions, perfect timing, you'll be waiting your whole life."He said, following discussions with his team, that there was "no reason not to race", suggesting that while he was back to full health, he was not necessarily in shape to compete for his latest continental title.He did not make it easy for himself. After a slow start, Ingebrigtsen began to make his way through the pack but seemed to be stuck behind France's Jimmy Gressier on the final lap.However, he was able to wrestle his way through before producing a superb sprint finish to keep his pristine European record intact.Paula Radcliffe, the former women's marathon world record holder, described it as "a textbook example of how not to run in your comeback race"."I can't put into words how hard it is for Jakob to come back after that surgery he has had," she said on BBC TV."You cannot write off that man."A two-time Olympic and world champion, Ingebrigtsen has never been beaten at the European Athletics Championships, including winning each of the past four men's 5,000m goldsHe has won gold in his past 12 European finals on the track since 2019, when he had to settle for indoor 1500m silver - his only defeat in a European track final.GB's Hunt wins European 100m goldThe team behind Hodgkinson's golden rise and the hunt for a world recordNew filming guidelines used at Europeans for first time

Amy Hunt had her coming of age moment as she stormed to 100m glory to claim her first senior international title and deliver Britain's first gold medal of the European Athletics Championships.Hunt announced herself on the sport's global stage last year with world 200m silver in Tokyo - the first individual international medal of her senior career.Having backed that up with Commonwealth 100m silver two weeks ago, the 24-year-old would not be denied gold this time in Birmingham."I have had such a string of silvers and I was starting to get a bit fed up with it, so I thought it was time for gold," Hunt, who won in 11 seconds flat, told BBC Sport."My parents gifted me these gold earrings to finally level up, because I wear all-silver jewellery. "They said it was time for gold - they left me that note two nights ago - so it made me quite emotional."It was definitely time for me to come of age here."It was Britain's second medal on the opening day of action after the hosts took silver in the mixed 4x400m relay.Yemi Mary John held off Dutch athlete Myrte van der Schoot on the home straight to bring a British quartet also featuring Ben Jefferies, Charlotte Henrich and Toby Harries home in three minutes 10.47 seconds, behind winners Norway (3:09.62).'I had a premonition I would walk away with gold'Hunt's breakthrough individual medal last September was a long time coming, but the early years of her senior career were disrupted by injury as she sought to balance the demands of training with studying for an English Literature degree at Cambridge University.Before those challenging years, Hunt set a women's under-18 200m world record in 2019 - breaking Asher-Smith's British under-20 record in the process - but it would be six years before she managed to improve on that personal best time in her favoured event.Hunt also ruptured her quad muscle in 2022 but, with those setbacks now behind her, continues to make exciting progress under the guidance of coach Marco Airale in Italy's northern city of Padova.Now consistently able to produce personal-best performances, the silverware is beginning to follow - and this golden moment signalled a changing of the guard at the top of British sprinting.Discussing her ambitions before the championships, Hunt quoted High School Musical character Sharpay Evans, who sings a song called "I Want It All" in the film.Full of confidence after breaking the 11-second barrier for the first time earlier this season, she raised her arms in celebration after producing a trademark strong finish which delivered her from fifth to first over the second half of the race."I want it all and I'm someone who doesn't shy away from what she knows she can do," said Hunt."I knew I could come away with gold. I had such a big premonition."Ingebrigtsen clinches 5,000m gold on injury returnEuropean Athletics Championships: Key events, timetable & BBC coverageHunt could have as many as three opportunities to add to her tally this week, as se competes in the 200m and both the women's and mixed 4x100m relay events.Typically not the quickest off the blocks at almost six-foot tall, Hunt was seventh in the eight-athlete final after the first 10m.But she held her form superbly to overhaul her rivals and end her wait for gold, just two years after finishing seventh in the previous European final in Rome."I just had such a magical feeling," Hunt said."I've won English Schools here, raced here as a 13, 14-year-old. I just had a feeling that this was going to be my night."My first gold. I think it was definitely time for an upgrade, and I'm now kind of fully established."British record holder Asher-Smith lined up in Birmingham as the defending champion - but the 30-year-old could not force her way into medal contention.Asher-Smith, bidding to win a historic seventh gold and become the joint-most successful athlete in the history of the championships, finished fifth in 11.10, as Poland's Ewa Swoboda (11.02) and Belgian Delphine Nkansa (11.06) completed the podium.Like Hunt, Asher-Smith will have further opportunities to draw level with Croatian discus thrower Sandra Elkasevic and Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen, who earlier won a superb 5,000m gold on his comeback from injury.Both will return to action on Wednesday, when attention turns to the women's 200m medals before the weekend's relays.

Major League Baseballs first two trips to Dyersville produced picture-perfect Iowa evenings. But what if Mother Nature doesnt come through when the Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins meet at the Field of Dreams movie site on Thursday, Aug. 13?MLB has a plan.Should inclement weather impact the Twins-Phillies game, the contest would get moved back a day to Friday, Aug. 14. That date was left open on the Twins' and Phillies' schedules.Thursday's forecast (as of Monday evening) showed a 70% percent of rain in Dyersville.As with any event that is weather-dependent, we have a full plan in place should rain postpone MLBs Thursday game, according to an MLB spokesperson.The MLB statement said both teams would stay in the area overnight. The previous days tickets would be valid for admission.As we continue to monitor the weather in consultation with national and local experts, we will do everything possible to play the game as scheduled on Thursday, the statement said.The game is the third MLB contest to come to Dyersville and first since 2022. Tommy Birch, the Register's sports enterprise and features reporter, has been working at the newspaper since 2008. He's the 2018, 2020, 2023 and 2025 Iowa Sportswriter of the Year. Reach him at tbirch@dmreg.com or 515-284-8468.This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: What happens if Field of Dreams MLB game gets rained out on Thursday?

Rays' dominant road trip helps propel them up the power rankings originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Tampa Bay Rays have been absolutely rolling this year. They have been one of the most fun teams to watch and have been killing it at home with an MLB-leading 41-18 record.Tampa Bay has gotten elite production from its stable of arms, and the offense has been raking, especially Junior Caminero, who has the fifth-most home runs in baseball at 33.They were also able to make some smart moves ahead of the deadline, bringing in catcher Liam Hicks, adding even more offensive capability to a team looking to go the distance this year.MORE:Why Rays never had a serious chance to trade for Tarik Skubal from TigersRays' dominant road trip helps propel them up the power rankingsLast week, the Rays had six games on the road. It started with the Colorado Rockies and ended with the Seattle Mariners, but they had little trouble executing their plan.They were able to take care of the Rockies, sweeping them in the three-game series and carrying that momentum into their series against the Mariners, where they did the same thing: a 3-0 sweep.After a 6-0 week and pushing further ahead in the AL East, Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter takes this team from no. 6 to No. 4 in his latest power rankings."The Rays six-game winning streak is the longest in baseball after they swept the Rockies and Mariners on the road last week, and that also moved them above the .500 mark on the road to 30-28 on the year. The counterpoint to that, of course, is that their 41-18 home record is the best in baseball. New catcher Liam Hicks (5-for-17, 2 2B, HR) has slotted nicely into the middle of the lineup."Tampa Bay now turns its attention to what could be another week of successful baseball. They continue their road trip with a series against the Athletics before returning home to take on the Baltimore Orioles.More MLB news:Rangers fly up the power rankings after a successful week at homeLate heroics in Boston bump the Athletics out of the power rankings basementAngels fans won't enjoy seeing where their team sits in latest power rankingsWhy Phillies are recalling Chase Shugart, not Alex McFarlane amid bullpen roster moves

For Ann Judge and the Thunder Spirit team, the 2025 NFL season was their last ride.The Denver Broncos announced on Monday, August 10 that their live mascot, Thunder, and Judge, his faithful rider, are retiring.Sharon Magness Blake, Thunder's owner, started the program in 1993 and Judge joined in 1998. The elegant white horse and his fashionable rider, who always wore a blue and orange Western-themed outfit and carried a team flag, delighted fans through three Super Bowl-winning seasons. They rode snow or shine leading the team out of the tunnel and then from end zone to end zone every time the Broncos scored at Mile High Stadium, which got a new home in 2001 and is now known as Empower Field at Mile High. The horse that appeared in the 2025 season was Thunder IV."On behalf of our organization and all of Broncos Country, we thank Sharon Magness Blake and (her husband) Ernie Blake, Ann Judge and the entire Thunder Spirit team for their extraordinary contributions to the Denver Broncos," Broncos owner Carrie Walton Penner said in a statement. "For more than three decades, Thunder created lasting memories for fans as an iconic part of our gameday experience and community outreach."The Broncos said they will continue the Thunder program in the 2026 season and beyond with a new team and horse.Thunder appeared at events for youth and older adults throughout the city of Denver, which Judge said was gave the job an extra sense of purpose."I've always felt like what we did in the community had the most personal impact," she said in the team release. "The things that we did with schools and libraries and elderly care centers and Boys & Girls Clubs. Those experiences, those are the ones that were not the most visible, but that's where we really changed the course of people's lives. And we did it with a horse."Speaking with 9News, Magness Blake gave insight into why it's time to hang up the reins. She cited advice that a Super Bowl MVP and NFL Hall of Famer gave her."(Thunder IV) is 19 and we dont have a backup horse anymore, she said. And so its his age and we want to be careful with him. We dont want him to overextend himself. And then were all getting older. Its hard to give it up. But you know John Elway told me one time, he said, Sharon, always leave when youre at the top.'"Other NFL teams that have a live mascot in the past and the present are the Cleveland Browns' Bullmastiff dog and the birds of the Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks.Elsewhere in Colorado, the CU Buffaloes have a live bison mascot, Ralphie, who runs around Folsom Field before each football game.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Denver Broncos' live horse mascot Thunder and team retiring