It was another frustrating day for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and the offense on Day 2 of training camp. Daniels was fine, but he didn't have much help against a defense that threw the kitchen sink at him. Thursday began with the news that center Nick Allegretti strained his calf on Wednesday, while wide receiver Treylon Burks sat out, as he was dealing with a sore foot. Head coach Dan Quinn said neither injury is serious and both should return soon. So, which players stood out on Day 2? We look at four standouts from the second day of Washington's training camp.RB Rachaad WhiteWhile there are no pads yet, that hasn't stopped Rachaad White from impressing with his opportunities. White is expected to be in a timeshare with Jacory Croskey-Merritt, with him handling most of the passing-game duties. However, we've been hearing since the spring how impressed the Commanders are with White. He could very well end up being a free-agent steal. Nice run by Rachaad White during team drills. Showed good vision on a cutback that led to a big gain Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 30, 2026TE Colson YankoffThe tight end no one is talking about. Yankoff, entering his third season, served as Washington's fourth tight end and stars on special teams. He's extremely athletic, having played running back and wide receiver at UCLA. When he's had an opportunity on offense, Yankoff has shown off his athleticism. On Thursday, Yankoff made the most impressive catch of training camp through two days. Colson Yankoff just had the best catch of Commanders camp. 50-50 ball over the middle during red zone. Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) July 30, 2026Washington has kept four tight ends in each of the past two seasons. They like all four, including Yankoff. If he keeps making plays in training camp, he could find himself receiving more offensive snaps. CB Rasul DouglasRasul Douglas took the podium after the first day of training camp and told reporters, "Turnovers. That's what I do." He was impressive on the first day of camp, providing sticky coverage on Washington's wide receivers. On Thursday, Douglas had another good day in coverage, but he also came away with an interception. .@RasulEra pick @SeatGeek | #RaiseHailpic.twitter.com/yGtXol53GN Washington Commanders (@Commanders) July 30, 2026The secondary has been a pleasant surprise early. Seeing Douglas, it is surprising that he was still available in July. Like White, he could prove to be another bargain get for GM Adam Peters. Kickers Jake Moody and Drew StevensWashington's kickers were perfect on Wednesday and followed that up with another perfect day on Thursday. Every day counts in this competition. While the preseason games will likely factor in the Commanders' decision, Moody and Stevens understand that they can't afford a slow start to camp. Kickers be kickin' - Drew Stevens and Jake Moody both went 6\6 in the kicking portion of practice and 1\1 in team ... its gonna a be a fun summer following this battle pic.twitter.com/xkEJexjo7D Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) July 30, 2026This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: 4 standouts from Day 2 of Commanders' training camp

The Mets have shipped the first piece out their bullpen ahead of next Monday's MLB trade deadline.According to a report from ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Mets are dealing left-handed reliever A.J. Minter to the Twins in exchange for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick. The Athletic's Will Sammon was the first to report the Mets' return.Minter was in final year of his two-year, $22 million contract with the Mets. After missing the majority of the 2025 season with a torn late, Minter returned in late May and has notched a 1-1 record with a 2.35 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 20 strikeouts in 23 innings this season.Amick is a 23-year-old corner infield prospect and the Twins' No. 23 prospect according to the MLB Pipeline. Agbayani, who is the son of former Met Benny Agbayani, is a 19-year-old middle infield prospect and the Twins' 29th-ranked prospect in their system.Amick was drafted by the Twins in the second round of the 2024 MLB Draft out of Tennessee. In 86 games in Double-A Wichita this season, the right-handed hitter is slashing .217/.338/.482 with 23 home runs, 72 RBI, 60 runs, 14 doubles and 108 strikeouts in 86 games.Agbayani was drafted by the Twins in the fifth round of the 2025 MLB Draft out of Hawaii. He has played in only 10 games in Single-A Fort Myers this season, going 11-for-41 (.268) with three doubles, six RBI and 12 runs. Minter is the first in a long series of dominoes that are due to fall at the deadline, with fellow left-hander Brooks Raley and right-hander Freddy Peralta among the names who are likely to move. Raley and Peralta are both on expiring deals, along with the likes of Tyrone Taylor. Luis Robert Jr. has a club option and Clay Holmes has a $12 million player option.Luke Weaver and Huascar Brazoban are both under team control but could be coveted by a contending team. This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Mets trade A.J. Minter to Twins, reports say. Who is the return?

William Sawalich is below the Chase bubble with two races remaining in the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series regular season. Sawalich is the first driver outside of the Chase with a seven-point deficit to Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Taylor Gray. Luckily for hte driver of the No. 18 car, Gray, Sam Mayer, and Brent Crews are all very close in points.Sawalich has one win and six top-5 finishes, but it still might not be enough to make the Cahe. After all, the depth of the O'Reilly Series field is very strong in 2026. If Sawalich wants to make the Chase, a strong run at Iowa Speedway might be the key for the No. 18 team.The regular season finale will take place at Daytona International Speedway, making the final spots of the Chase very unpredictable. If Sawalich can have a strong run at Iowa, it gives him and the No. 18 team for Joe Gibbs Racing more chances at making the Chase at Daytona.Sam Mayer needs big run at Iowa to help Chase odds in 2026This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: William Sawalich below Chase bubble with 2 O'Reilly races left in 2026

Stephen A. Smith said on his eponymous podcast that he regrets his remarks on Kyrie Irving, who was a staunch critic of the leagues COVID protocols nearly six years ago.During Irvings controversial standoff with the Brooklyn Nets, where the NBA star was only allowed to play home games because he didnt want to get vaccinated, Smith was among those who criticized Irving, calling him the culprit behind the teams dented championship aspirations at the time.Kyrie Irving did nobody wrong. We did him wrong. I did him wrong. And for that, Im sincerely sorry, Smith stated. I just thought it was important to say that I need to do better. Im not alone, but Im responsible for me. I need to do better. And I will.MORE:Kyrie Irving update will excite Dallas Mavericks fansDuring his soliloquy, Smith shared his thoughts on former public health official Dr. Anthony Fauci, who repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during his Senate hearing. For the ESPN analyst, this has created grounds for suspicion.What happened during Kyrie Irvings COVID-related standoff with the Brooklyn NetsKyrie Irving was among those who refused to receive the COVID vaccine at the height of the pandemic in 2021. Because of New York Citys vaccine mandate at the time, the one-time NBA champion was not allowed to practice or play with the Brooklyn Nets.Irving explained that not taking the vaccine was his personal choice, and that hes neither pro nor anti-vaccine. He went so far as to call the mandate one of the biggest violations of human rights in history.The Nets, who remain in a rebuilding phase, never reached their potential with Irving, Kevin Durant, and James Harden, as the star trio played only 16 games together. Irving was eventually traded to the Dallas Mavericks in 2023, having reached the NBA Finals in 2024.Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter

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FIFA insists "nobody is selling football" amid criticism of its decision to launch a consultation on selling stakes in a World Cup commercial entity to private investors.However, football's global governing body stopped short of withdrawing the controversial plan and insisted it would press ahead with the consultation period.UEFA reacted furiously when the plans to create FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) first emerged in media reports in The Times and the Financial Times on Tuesday.Less than 48 hours later, UEFA's 55 member associations insisted they would not participate in any FIFA tournament until the plan was withdrawn.In a statement released on Friday morning, FIFA said: "We have heard the feedback provided by the respective confederations in relation to the proposed establishment of FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) and would like to address the issues that have surfaced since the initial media reporting on Tuesday."We respect the feedback and concern aired in public and reaffirm our commitment to an open and democratic consultation."Our planned consultation process was disrupted by incorrect media reports. We will proceed with this consultation process to ensure that each MA has the ability to express its vote based on facts."The statement continued: "FFE has been proposed solely to ensure that all FIFA Member Associations (MAs) have the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of the commercial opportunity of football in their respective countries, and that this does not come at the cost of either the spirit or the governance of FIFA or football itself."Nobody is selling football. This is not something FIFA would ever entertain."Separately, CONCACAF, the confederation representing 41 nations from North and Central America, along with the Caribbean, also made clear its opposition to FIFA's plan, saying it "rejected the proposal."FIFA president Gianni Infantino has publicly backed the plan, with an investor group led by Thrive Eternal, founded by Joshua Kushner the brother of US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner waiting in the wings to secure a minority stake in the new venture.However, promises of huge returns to national associations if FFE goes ahead could surely not be honoured if the men's and women's World Cups took place without European involvement, even if Infantino could still muster majority support for FFE.European and world leagues are also opposed to the plans fearing that commercial imperatives will drive FIFA to hold bigger and more frequent tournaments in the future, eating even further into domestic schedules.UEFA's opposition to the plan, in its words, is "unanimous and unequivocal.""No UEFA national teams will participate in any FIFA competition for so long as these proposals remain alive, unless this proposal has been abandoned in its entirety and binding assurances have been given that FIFA will never again open its governance or competitions to private ownership," European football's governing body stated.The statement said the way in which FFE had come to light with national associations and even European members of the FIFA Council blindsided until media reports emerged on Tuesday was "irresponsible and indefensible."FIFA was also accused of "an act of coercion" in asking associations to approve the FFE proposal by September 19, dangling a carrot of up to 40 million US dollars (30m) in development funding to associations willing to participate in the plan in the run-up to the 2030 World Cup alone.UEFA's chief complaint, though, was the impact handing over stakes to private investors would have.FIFA's Friday statement added that "each MA (Member Association) should be allowed to review the proposal and have a say in shaping their own future."The association said the proposals were subject to consultation and could be approved, rejected or amended, while FIFA's commercial activities would remain unchanged without majority backing from members.The English FA said it stood "shoulder to shoulder" with other European governing bodies in supporting the boycott stance, while the Scottish, Welsh and Irish FAs and the FA of Ireland also said they agreed with the position UEFA had taken.CONCACAF members also held a meeting to discuss FFE on Thursday, with the confederation saying in a statement: "During the meeting, the membership expressed deep concerns about the lack of due process surrounding the proposal, the artificially short deadline imposed and the absence of any review or approval by the relevant FIFA governance bodies."Earlier on Thursday, FIFA's tight timeline for the FFE project came to light, with national associations informed this week that investors were expected to have transferred all monies to FIFA by the end of October, in documents seen by PA.Any European boycott would first impact the Womens Under-20 World Cup, due to be staged in Poland in September. The big FIFA event on the longer-term horizon though is the senior Women's World Cup in Brazil next summer, with qualifiers due to take place later this year.Infantino has said FFE would help "turbocharge" global football, and FIFA has maintained it would have sole control and ownership of FFE.

The Arizona Cardinals and their fans have high hopes for rookie running back Jeremiyah Love, the third overall pick in the draft this year. Many believed he was the best player in the draft. Based on new Madden 27 ratings, that seems to be the consensus. Love is tied for the highest overall rating among rookies in the new Madden NFL 27 video game, an 82. The other rookie with an 82 is Dallas Cowboys rookie safety Caleb Downs. Love has a 94 speed rating, a 92 agility rating and a 94 change of direction rating. He should be pretty productive in the game. Only four rookies in the game have at least an 80 overall rating. In addition to Love and Downs, who are at 82, New York Jets EDGE David Bailey, who was the No. 2 overall pick, is an 81, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers EDGE Rueben Bain, selected 15th overall, has an overall 80 rating. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify,YouTubeorApple Podcasts.This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: Arizona Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love tied for best Madden rookie rating

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasakis full breakout is finally happening, and his start against the Seattle Mariners is only further proof. Sasaki has put together four straight stellar starts, dating back to his last one before the All-Star break against the Colorado Rockies. Roki Sasaki is once again locked in and dealing.He has one hit allowed and one walk. Oh, and 5 strikeouts, with his splitter looking absolutely filthy. So much progress from Sasaki since the All-Star break, a testament to his work and resilience.pic.twitter.com/9f4ngCFhYH Nelson Espinal (@nelson__espinal) July 31, 2026However, things have leveled up over the last three starts. He went on the road to pitch at Yankee Stadium, and he allowed no runs over 5.2 innings.Sasaki only had five strikeouts that game, but his encore against the Mets was even better, striking out nine through seven innings. Jul 30, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher R?ki Sasaki (11) delivers in the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn ImagesThe Japanese starter built upon it again, putting up seven brilliant innings against Seattle. How Sasaki dominated the MarinersSasaki used his splitter to a deadly effect. He threw 35 splitters, generating nine whiffs, two called strikes and four strikeouts. Additionally, there was not a single hard hit on it. The hitters chased on 50% of the pitches as well, swinging out of the zone as the bottom dropped out. Utter brilliance from Roki Sasaki, who has the Mariners at his mercy tonight. Through four innings: one hit, 5 Ks and a ridiculous 43% whiff and called-strike rate on his 54 pitches. His fastball is once again 1.6 mph up on his season avg, too. pic.twitter.com/h5npGBFuE8 Nelson Espinal (@nelson__espinal) July 31, 2026His splitter is elite; that much has been established for Sasaki during his current run, but there is a new development his fastball is moving more and getting better results. He had only two hard-hit balls on his heater, while it was averaging 99.1 mph on the night. Jul 30, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher R?ki Sasaki (11) delivers in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn ImagesAlso, Sasaki had 10 called strikes and five whiffs on his fastball, showing how well he mixed it up and blew past hitters when needed. His sixth inning was bad. Sasaki gave up a triple and then a double, walked a batter, hit a walk, a single, and another walk, before Dave Roberts pulled him. Before then, Sasaki had allowed just two hits and no runs. As he tires during an outing, there tends to be a drop-off around the sixth-inning mark in terms of movement, which is a hurdle that Sasaki will need to clear. 5 great innings from Roki Sasaki.He struggled in the 6th inning, losing some of his juice and command.Still, 5.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, and 7 Ks is stellar. His stuff was elite for most of the night. He is not the finished product, but his development is evident. Nelson Espinal (@nelson__espinal) July 31, 2026Roki Sasaki can be a three-peat X-FactorThe stuff was otherworldly tonight, and while he needs a lot of development to reach his potential, Sasaki will be invaluable for the Dodgers come playoff time this season. He will, barring disaster, move into the bullpen as a long-relief, high-leverage arm, giving Dave Roberts insurance in case their Big Four rotation has a rough outing. Additionally, he can tap into his experience as a high-leverage reliever and come in during the closing innings of the game. His stuff plays in the postseason, and this current level of stuff can be a game-changer, no matter how good the pitching depth is.