A big recruiting domino is now set to fall in the shape of Richmond Randle running back Landen Williams-Callis, who has announced that he will be making his college commitment on August 1st, and the finalists are the Houston Cougars, Missouri Tigers, SMU Mustangs, Texas Longhorns, and Texas A&M Aggies, all schools that received official visits from the big-time running back.NEWS: Elite 2027 RB Landen Williams-Callis will announce his Commitment on August 1st, he tells me for @RivalsThe No. 3 RB has rushed for 7,554 yards and 133 TDs through 3 seasonsHell choose between Houston, Mizzou, SMU, Texas, and Texas A&Mhttps://t.co/oRJ3iSgazNpic.twitter.com/GhuqYW9MaN Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 16, 2026Williams-Callis will announce his decision on Dave Campbells Texas Football at 6:45 p.m. Central.The Longhorns got the final official visit with the dynamic running back during the official visit window in June, and they have since been trending positively in this recruitment, including numerous commits tweeting at the 57.5, 190-pounder in recent days. Williams-Callis is the nations leading returning ball carrier heading into the 2026 season and would certainly add juice to the backfield he elects to join on Saturday.The 2026 season features no shortage of talent in the backfield. Here's a look at the returning rushing leaders from across the country. pic.twitter.com/SGiOs11jX8 MaxPreps (@MaxPreps) June 30, 2026Texas already has one running back commitment for the 2027 class in Noah Roberts, but they are pushing to add Williams-Callis before shutting things down at the position for the cycle. Williams-Callis has been a high-priority target for Texas running backs coach Jabbar Juluke since he was hired, and despite initially not getting traction early on, things have been trending towards the Longhorns down the home stretch.Landing Williams-Callis would be another big step for Texas efforts to secure another top-five recruiting class, and if things continue at the pace they have this summer they could make a serious push for securing a top-three class. A consensus five-star prospect, Williams-Callis is ranked as the No. 29 player nationally and the No. 3 running back in the 247Sports Composite rankings.View Link

Rhamondre Stevenson is positioned to produce meaningfully for the New England Patriots in 2026, but is he a player that will give fantasy football team managers more than they are anticipating next season?According to NFL.coms Matt Okada, Stevenson is an undervalued player in the NFL for fantasy football next season, given his status as RB31 with an average draft position in round 10.Henderson should rebound from a poor playoff run, but I don't expect him to run away with New England's RB1 role, Okada said. Stevenson should still see 200 touches, crack 1,000 yards and threaten for double-digit touchdowns. I see Stevenson as a David Montgomery-type from early in Jahmyr Gibbs' career: a solid RB2 with week-to-week RB1 upside, which is far more valuable than his draft costs suggests.Stevenson recorded 603 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns in 2025. He did miss three games last season, which played a role in his numbers being down on the year. Nevertheless, its not out of the realm of possibility to envision Stevenson going for the second 1,000-yard season of his career in 2026.Given Hendersons role on the Patriots, coupled with the fact that many elite running backs are anticipated to produce bigger stat lines than Stevenson next season, the latter will be an undervalued player to watch.Follow Patriots Wire onTwitterandFacebook.This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: One Patriots player listed as undervalued for fantasy football season

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA Yeah, Casey Mize was saying on Friday, July 31 itsa weird place to be. Inlimbo. Uncertain for whom he willtake the mound next.Could be for the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in Seattle. Or it could be for any number of contenders who could use aformer All-Star pitcher having a career season.Mize, the No. 1 overall pick in 2018, is set to be a free agent come this winter, meaning there's a chance he could be on the move at the MLB trade deadline, set for 6 p.m. ET Monday. His numbers 85 strikeouts,19 walks, 2.70 ERAover 86 innings in 16 starts would translate well to a team trying to get to the postseason, a description of the Tigers themselves not so long ago.THE NEXT GENERATION: Kevin McGonigle reunited with Max Clark: 'Good to feed off each other'As in, the past week in Detroit, before the Tigers went 3-4 against American League also-rans Kansas City and Baltimore.Itshardly coincidence that the Tigersfell flat during their most recent homestand and suddenly Mize was scratched from his scheduled start here at SutterHealthPark against the Athletics.Soyeah, as Mize said, weird place to be.He knew it was a possibility and when it was confirmed A.J. Hinch told him Thursday at theteam'shotel in California he was disappointed.You know, I love to compete, he said. Selfishly, I feel likeI'mputting my team in a bad spot, even though it wasn't my decision.As for the team?This is obviously not great, he said, a little bit upset thatImnotgonnabe able to compete.Whether he has pitched his last game as a Tiger or not is unknown. But Mize is ready either way.Im not nave, he said. Wellsee what the weekendholds,and if nothing happens,Illpitch on Tuesday andwellgo from there.Hinch can relate.Hesnot nave, either,after going throughseveral volatile trade deadlines. None of those were with this group, not like this.Its always hard this time of year,hesaid. Theresso much day by daythatgoes on, itchanges, the conversations are ongoing....The tough part is how much an emotional roller coaster it is. I mean,wevebeen asked to win this series ina different way.Itsgonnastart with a bullpen game.JEFF SEIDEL: You are gonna love Max Clark, the Tigers' new center fielderInjury updates: Vierling on IL 'not going to be a minimum stay'Matt Vierling is goingon the 10-day IL for aleftgroin issue. Hinch said the outfielder willget a second opinionandmaybe evena third.Itsnot going to be a minimum stay, said Hinch.Vierling left Wednesdays game against Baltimore after hitting a triple.The move made room for Max Clarks call-up, but the club was going to bring Clark up regardless after his scorching July and the adjustments he made at the plate to make it happen.Hehas performed his way to get to the big leagues, Hinch of the rookie, who posted a 1.086 OPS with Toledo in July.Right-hander Brenan Hanifee was optioned back to Toledo to make room for left-hander Enmanuel De Jesus. Hinch said Hanifee was sent down partly becausehedbeenuseda lot recently and partly because the Athletics lineup has so many left-handed batters.Jackon Jobecompleted a bullpen sessionFriday,andBrant Hurter pitchedalive batting practice session. Hinch said Jobe is scheduled to pitch another bullpen sometime this weekend.Outfielder WenceelPrez was slated to begin his rehab assignment with Low-ALakelandon Saturday.Contact Shawn Windsor:swindsor@freepress.com. Follow him@shawnwindsor.This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Casey Mize mired in 'weird place' with wait for MLB trade deadline

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA Yeah, Casey Mize was saying on Friday, July 31 itsa weird place to be. Inlimbo. Uncertain for whom he willtake the mound next.Could be for the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in Seattle. Or it could be for any number of contenders who could use aformer All-Star pitcher having a career season.Mize, the No. 1 overall pick in 2018, is set to be a free agent come this winter, meaning there's a chance he could be on the move at the MLB trade deadline, set for 6 p.m. ET Monday. His numbers 85 strikeouts,19 walks, 2.70 ERAover 86 innings in 16 starts would translate well to a team trying to get to the postseason, a description of the Tigers themselves not so long ago.THE NEXT GENERATION: Kevin McGonigle reunited with Max Clark: 'Good to feed off each other'As in, the past week in Detroit, before the Tigers went 3-4 against American League also-rans Kansas City and Baltimore.Itshardly coincidence that the Tigersfell flat during their most recent homestand and suddenly Mize was scratched from his scheduled start here at SutterHealthPark against the Athletics.Soyeah, as Mize said, weird place to be.He knew it was a possibility and when it was confirmed A.J. Hinch told him Thursday at theteam'shotel in California he was disappointed.You know, I love to compete, he said. Selfishly, I feel likeI'mputting my team in a bad spot, even though it wasn't my decision.As for the team?This is obviously not great, he said, a little bit upset thatImnotgonnabe able to compete.Whether he has pitched his last game as a Tiger or not is unknown. But Mize is ready either way.Im not nave, he said. Wellsee what the weekendholds,and if nothing happens,Illpitch on Tuesday andwellgo from there.Hinch can relate.Hesnot nave, either,after going throughseveral volatile trade deadlines. None of those were with this group, not like this.Its always hard this time of year,hesaid. Theresso much day by daythatgoes on, itchanges, the conversations are ongoing....The tough part is how much an emotional roller coaster it is. I mean,wevebeen asked to win this series ina different way.Itsgonnastart with a bullpen game.JEFF SEIDEL: You are gonna love Max Clark, the Tigers' new center fielderInjury updates: Vierling on IL 'not going to be a minimum stay'Matt Vierling is goingon the 10-day IL for aleftgroin issue. Hinch said the outfielder willget a second opinionandmaybe evena third.Itsnot going to be a minimum stay, said Hinch.Vierling left Wednesdays game against Baltimore after hitting a triple.The move made room for Max Clarks call-up, but the club was going to bring Clark up regardless after his scorching July and the adjustments he made at the plate to make it happen.Hehas performed his way to get to the big leagues, Hinch of the rookie, who posted a 1.086 OPS with Toledo in July.Right-hander Brenan Hanifee was optioned back to Toledo to make room for left-hander Enmanuel De Jesus. Hinch said Hanifee was sent down partly becausehedbeenuseda lot recently and partly because the Athletics lineup has so many left-handed batters.Jackon Jobecompleted a bullpen sessionFriday,andBrant Hurter pitchedalive batting practice session. Hinch said Jobe is scheduled to pitch another bullpen sometime this weekend.Outfielder WenceelPrez was slated to begin his rehab assignment with Low-ALakelandon Saturday.Contact Shawn Windsor:swindsor@freepress.com. Follow him@shawnwindsor.This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Casey Mize mired in 'weird place' with wait for MLB trade deadline

FIFA, world soccer's governing body, is shelvinga controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations. "Having listened carefully to all the views, it has become clear that the project has created divisions of a nature that, regardless of the level of support, are no longer in the interest of the objective set out in the first place," FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a statement Friday evening.Earlier this week, the British newspaper The Timesfirst revealed Infantino's secret plan, called FIFA Forward Enterprise, or FFE, under which FIFAwould have created a commercial rights and event operations company, 20% of which was to be sold to private investors with FIFA retaining ownership of 80%.FIFA had said that FFE would be given an initial evaluation of $20 billion, with $4.2 billion going to "carefully selecting long-term investors."FIFA confirmed in an earlier statement that Thrive Eternal, a venture spearheaded by Joshua Kushner, the brother of President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, was "expected to lead the proposed investor group." Thrive Eternal is a subsidiary of Thrive Capital, an investment firm owned by Joshua Kushner. FIFA had estimated that under the deal, the 211 member associations of FIFA would see their so-called FIFA Forward Funding rise from $8 million per four-year cycle to approximately $20 million.On Tuesday, a source close to Thrive Capital told CBS News that criticism of the firm's involvement was unjustified."I think the first assumption is that Trump was involved in FFE in any capacity, which is just not accurate," the source told CBS News. "Josh himself does not have any links with the administration, he does not have any political roles, he has not donated to them, he is not involved in any capacity. If you look at his donation record, all of the causes he has donated to are Democrat ... it's kind of unfair to assume a lot about somebody just because of what their brother does."Asked by reporters during a Cabinet meeting Friday if FIFA officials or Infantino had spoken to him about Infantino's plan, Mr. Trump responded, "No, I never spoke to him."The blowback from Infantino's proposal was swift. UEFA, Europe's powerful soccer federation, announced Thursday that its 55 members had agreed to boycott competitions organized by FIFA, including the World Cup, if Infantino pushed forward with his project, calling it "irresponsible and indefensible.""The World Cup cannot be treated as an investment product," UEFA said. "It is one of football's greatest sporting legacies," adding that "the World Cup is not for sale."North America's soccer governing body, the 41-member Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football,followed suit, rejecting the plan and questioning "the need for private equity investment to fund new and existing FIFA Forward programs following the most profitable FIFA World Cup in history."CONCACAF, however, stopped short of making a boycott threat.On Friday, the Asian Football Confederationreleased a statement in which it didn't outright reject the plan, but said that it stood "in solidarity with UEFA and CONCACAF in expressing serious concerns over FIFA's proposal to introduce private investment into FIFA's flagship competitions and the decision-making process around FFE."Also Friday, Carlos Cordeiro, one of Infantino's senior advisers, resigned from his post, saying in a statement that he could not "stand by while FIFA considers selling a stake in the World Cup.""The FIFA Forward Enterprise project was intended to provide a basis for further strengthening our FIFA Member Associations and our sport worldwide, especially in those countries where support is most needed," Infantino said Friday. "And more so, as we said from the outset, to do this only if a majority of the FIFA Member Associations were in support and always subject to a consultation process with them, the FIFA Council, the Confederations and wider stakeholders."Infantino has received mounting criticism in recent months over his close relationship with Mr. Trump leading up to the 2026 World Cup, which the U.S. hosted with Mexico and Canada. Last year, Infantino awarded Mr. Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize.Earlier this month, during the World Cup tournament, Mr. Trump said he personally asked Infantino to review a red card that was given to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun during a knockout game against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Under FIFA rules, the red card required that Balogun be suspended for the team's next match against Belgium."All I did, I asked for a review because I didn't think it was a foul," Mr. Trump said at the time. "... If they wouldn't allow, you know, a top player, maybe the best, maybe among the best players on the team, I think it would have had a big stain. And I related, just that, I didn't tell him what to do, I can't tell him what to do."In an unprecedented move, FIFAoverturned Balogun's suspensionjust one day before the Belgium match, and without a detailed explanation.

TORONTO (AP) Pinch-hitter Luis Uras broke an eighth-inning tie with a two-run single and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 on Friday night.Cardinals reliever Peter Strzelecki (0-1) exited after one-out walks to George Springer and Daulton Varsho. Gordon Graceffo came on and walked Ernie Clement to load the bases for Uras, who grounded a two-run single through the left side.Jeff Hoffman (6-7) worked one inning for the win and Louis Varland finished for his 24th save in 24 opportunities as Toronto extended its home winning streak over St. Louis to seven games.The Blue Jays have won five of their past eight games after losing the previous four.St. Louis lost for the fifth time in six games. The Cardinals went 10-18 in July.Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker opened the scoring with a two-out RBI single off Dylan Cease in the fifth.The Blue Jays tied it in the sixth when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Kazuma Okamoto started the inning with back-to-back doubles.Cease allowed one run and three hits in six innings. He walked three and struck out seven.Cardinals right-hander Kyle Leahy permitted one run and six hits in six innings. He walked one and struck out three.The Blue Jays loaded the bases with one out in the seventh but Strzelecki got Guerrero to ground into a double play.Brandon Valenzuela had three of Torontos nine hits.Up nextCardinals LHP Quinn Matthews is expected to make his major league debut Saturday against Blue Jays RHP Kevin Gausman (4-10, 4.51 ERA).___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

We still dont know if Aaron Donald will be making an NFL comeback or not, but Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay provided a couple updates on the situation Friday.Speaking with reporters at Rams training camp at Loyola Methodist University, McVay said there would be no firm decision until the Rams have returned to their facilities at Woodland Hills on Aug. 7. However, the odds of Donald comeback are apparently better than they were a week ago:There have been conversations that weve had, weve loosely had some different timelines that are kinda temporary. I want to keep those between us if something unforeseen happens, out of respect for him and the situation."I know this: things are going in the right direction and if theres an arrow, its trending upwards."Rumors of a potential Donald comeback have been circulating for months, especially when the man himself told ESPN's Pat McAfee he was "for sure" thinking about a comeback following the Rams' blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett.A Garrett-Donald pass rush duo would be a historic combination of talent, with 236.5 career sacks and five Defensive Player of the Year awards between them. However, it's been reported that if he comes back, it could be later in training camp if not during the season and not as an every-down player like he once was.Garrett himself has said hes excited about the idea, but said he preferred to not push Donald one way or the other.Aaron Donald has become the NFL's biggest training camp question.USA TODAY Sports / REUTERSThe Rams are scheduled to open their season Sept. 10 against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia. With Garrett added to a core that was four points from winning the NFC last season, they are the consensus favorites to win the Super Bowl at +550 odds. Donald would obviously help those odds.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 01: Jake Slaughter #OL47 of Florida participates in a drill during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 1, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesGood morning, Chargers fans!Through two days of training camp, its been more of the same for second-round rookie Jake Slaughter. He spent the majority of the offseason running as the second-team center while also seeing snaps at left guard with the 2s and 3s.In the meantime, free-agent addition Kayode Awosika has remained as the current starter at left guard. He played with the 1s on Wednesday before seeing less snaps on Thursday while Trevor Penning was given a look in front of Justin Herbert.At some point, if the Chargers truly want Slaughter to be in the fight for the starting LG job, they need to start giving him actual and consistent reps there. If not, then that pick will become even more of a head-scratcher than it was at the time it was made.For now, its still early enough that things could change dramatically by the start of the regular season, but it remains one of the teams biggest storylines at this point in the summer.And now for todays links.Chargers News:Check out the Chargers training camp report for second day of camp (Chargers.com)Heres why Daiyan Henley is a key figure in Chris OLearys defense (Chargers.com)Justin Herbert is already loving throwing to rookie Brenen Thompson (Chargers Wire)Mike McDaniel has Justin Herbert wheeling and dealing just two days into training camp (Bolt Beat)NFL News:These are the most memorable preseason risers from every teams history (ESPN)Deebo Samuel is returning to the 49ers on a one-year deal after Ricky Pearsalls injury (ESPN)Ranking the 100 greatest players in NFL history (CBS Sports)Check out the top offensive and defensive rookie of the year candidates (NFL.com)Grant Udinski will the call the majority of the plays for the Jaguars this season (Pro Football Talk)Do the Bucs owe Baker Mayfield a big extension despite falling short of the playoffs in 2025? (Sports Illustrated)

Bibee pitched 7 scoreless innings. The Guardians scored one run off Mitch Bratt. Mitch Bratt who, going into tonight, had a 5.09 xERA, 6.65 xFIP, 7.44 FIP, and a K-BB% of -1.3%. Bratt went 5 innings of 1-run ball, allowing only 3 hits to the mighty Guardians lineup.Heres the one run of the night. Rhys gets us on the board early!#GuardsBallpic.twitter.com/zHJAozFYYG Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) July 31, 2026Bibee left with one out in the 8th after conceding a walk and single to the #8 and #9 guys in Arizonas lineup. The rest of the inning went exactly as youd expect. Sabrowski came in to relieve Bibee and went: walk, RBI single, (2-)RBI single. 4 strikes in 10 pitches. Arizona took a 3-1 lead on that second single after Martinez let a ball get by him. Festa came on.Festa came on in a 2-run game in the 8th with runners on second and third. Instead of bringing on Holderman, Gaddis, or even Cade, he brought on Festa. That should tell you all you need to know about his faith in this offense. Festa gave up another run, and then induced an inning ending double-play. Have no fear, the middle of the Guardians order was due up in the 8th! Jose flew out, DeLauter grounded out, and Manzardo flew out. It took Kevin Ginkel 11 pitches to retire the meat of this order. Will Dion pitched a scoreless ninth, and Brandyn Garcia closed out the game by retiring Rocchio, Halpin, and Bazzana in 7 pitches. Messick tomorrow.

ATLANTA (AP) Michael Harris II and Matt Olson hit long home runs and the Atlanta Braves pulled away from the Washington Nationals in a 6-2 victory on Friday night.Olson was 2 for 4 with a double and a run scored and Jim Jarvis was 3 for 3 with 2 RBIs. Mauricio Dubn had two hits and two runs scored for the first-place Braves, who are 10-5 since the All-Star break.Nationals starter Foster Griffin (12-3) struggled in what could have been his final start for the Nationals. Trade speculation has surrounded the 30-year-old left-handed rookie, who entered with a 2.76 ERA in 21 starts. Griffin gave up six runs on nine hits in 5 1/3 innings, including the home runs to Olson and Harris.Bryce Elder (7-6) recorded his 12th quality start of the season, allowing one run in six innings. He gave up four hits and three walks. Elieser Hernndez threw three scoreless innings for his first career save.Harris broke the game open with a 421-foot three-run homer in the sixth inning that landed inside the Chop House restaurant in right field and gave the Braves a 5-1 lead. It was his 20th home run of the season, matching his career-high.Atlanta native C.J. Abrams hit a solo home run in the fourth inning, his 28th. Andrs Chaparro hit a ninth inning home run, which gave the Nationals a franchise-record 50 home runs in the month of July.The Nationals are 0 for 17 with runners in scoring position in the first two games of the series.Washington first baseman Luis Garca Jr. left the game in the seventh inning with right knee soreness.Up nextBraves RHP Reynaldo Lpez (4-3, 3.64) will face Nationals RHP Miles Mikolas (3-7, 5.65) in the third game of a four-game series Saturday night.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb