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Corey Day passes Justin Allgaier to claim BetRivers 200
May 16, 2026; Dover, Delaware, USA; NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Corey Day (17) races during the BetRivers 200 at Dover Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images DOVER, Del. — Twenty-year-old Californian Corey Day took the lead from veteran Justin Allgaier with four laps remaining to claim his second NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory Saturday in the BetRivers 200 in his first Dover Motor Speedway start.
Allgaier, a three-time winner this season and the current championship leader, looked poised to add yet another trophy at Dover’s famed Monster Mile. Ultimately, Day was able to run up high against the outside wall — he and Allgaier splitting Blake Lothian’s lapped car — with Day pulling ahead and driving away from Allgaier.
It was enough momentum to propel Day’s No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet to a .461-second victory over Allgaier, who led a race-high 71 of the 200 laps, and was a worthy sequel to Day’s first victory three weeks ago at the series’ largest track, Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.
“Man, I was hoping that’s how it would play out, I saved so hard there early in the last run once we put on tires and the yellow came out and I thought, ‘Aw, this is just going to be a caution fest and it was all for nothing,’ but oh man, it all just worked out good,” said an elated Day, who screamed congratulations to his crew on the cool-down lap.
His “mentor,” reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson, sitting in the pit stand, was all smiles watching the outcome.
“This one feels really, really good,” Day said. “The Talladega one was unexpected at a superspeedway, but we earned this one.”
Allgaier’s effort Saturday boosted his championship points advantage to an amazing 175 points over Haas Factory Team’s Sheldon Creed, who finished 18th.
Allgaier acknowledged he was disappointed — perhaps frustrated — with a lapped car playing such a crucial role in deciding Saturday’s outcome.
“Good teaching moment,” Allgaier said after speaking with Lothian on pit road. “He kind of made a move to inside then back outside and I just didn’t know which lane he was going to go in. And unfortunately, it allowed the 17 to get to my outside.
“But hats off to Corey and that whole 17 team. He was running me down there at the end. Proud of our team. It wasn’t the day we wanted early on, but the team worked really hard all day long.
“Just disappointed to walk out of here with a second after leading that many laps at the end, but hats off to Corey and everyone on that team.”
The race featured nine caution periods and a lot of short-run strategy.
Sam Mayer, Creed’s Haas teammate, finished third. Joe Gibbs Racing’s William Sawalich was fourth and Richard Childress Racing’s Austin Hill claimed fifth place — the perennial championship contender’s best finish since a runnerup showing on the Austin road course back in March.
JGR’s Brendan Jones won the first stage and NASCAR Cup Series regular Ross Chastain won the second stage after pacing the field four different times for a combined 68 laps. His shot at a trophy ended just past the race’s midpoint when he and JGR’s Taylor Gray collided and spun out.
JR Motorsports’ Carson Kvapil finished sixth and extended the team’s top-10 streak to an amazing 71 races. Ryan Sieg, Sammy Smith and Anthony Alfredo rounded out the top 10.
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race — BetRivers 200
Dover Motor Speedway
Dover, Delaware
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1. (3) Corey Day, Chevrolet, 200.
2. (13) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 200.
3. (6) Sam Mayer, Chevrolet, 200.
4. (8) William Sawalich, Toyota, 200.
5. (17) Austin Hill, Chevrolet, 200.
6. (2) Brandon Jones, Toyota, 200.
7. (7) Carson Kvapil, Chevrolet, 200.
8. (11) Ryan Sieg, Chevrolet, 200.
9. (18) Sammy Smith, Chevrolet, 200.
10. (27) Anthony Alfredo, Chevrolet, 200.
11. (20) Brennan Poole, Chevrolet, 200.
12. (26) Austin Green, Chevrolet, 200.
13. (1) Ross Chastain(i), Chevrolet, 200.
14. (4) Rajah Caruth, Chevrolet, 200.
15. (21) Jeremy Clements, Chevrolet, 200.
16. (9) Harrison Burton, Toyota, 200.
17. (24) Kyle Sieg, Chevrolet, 200.
18. (12) Sheldon Creed, Chevrolet, 200.
19. (31) Andrew Patterson, Chevrolet, 200.
20. (22) Dean Thompson, Toyota, 200.
21. (28) Patrick Staropoli #, Chevrolet, 200.
22. (16) Brent Crews #, Toyota, 200.
23. (10) Jesse Love, Chevrolet, 200.
24. (25) Myatt Snider, Chevrolet, 200.
25. (32) Ryan Ellis, Chevrolet, 199.
26. (33) Blake Lothian, Toyota, 199.
27. (34) Josh Bilicki, Chevrolet, 199.
28. (35) Dawson Cram, Chevrolet, 198.
29. (19) BJ McLeod(i), Chevrolet, 195.
30. (37) CJ McLaughlin, Chevrolet, 193.
31. (30) Garrett Smithley, Chevrolet, 189.
32. (5) Taylor Gray, Toyota, Suspension, 183.
33. (38) David Starr, Chevrolet, Vibration, 62.
34. (29) Blaine Perkins, Chevrolet, Accident, 59.
35. (36) Logan Bearden, Ford, Brakes, 30.
36. (23) Lavar Scott #, Chevrolet, Engine, 23.
37. (15) Jeb Burton, Chevrolet, Accident, 10.
38. (14) Parker Retzlaff, Chevrolet, Accident, 10.
–NASCAR Wire Service
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Report: FIFA, Iran hold talks ahead of World Cup
Mar 20, 2025; Marina Del Rey, California, USA; Mattias Grafstrom at the The Global Center of Gravity for Soccer is in North America pannel at Marina Del Rey Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Bailey Holiver-Imagn Images FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom described his Saturday meeting with the head of Iran’s Football Federation (FFIRI) as “constructive” as concerns about the nation’s participation in next month’s World Cup have not abated.
Grafstrom met with FFIRI President Mehdi Taj in Istanbul and told Reuters he was confident about Iran competing in the United States, despite hostilities between the two countries extending into their third month.
“We’ve had an excellent meeting and constructive meeting together with the Iran FA,” Grafstrom said during a visit to Istanbul. “We’re working closely together and looking very much forward to welcoming them in the FIFA World Cup.”
Iran is slated to play all three of their group matches in the United States, beginning with a contest vs. New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15. They are also scheduled to take on Belgium in Los Angeles and conclude Group G play against Egypt in Seattle on June 26.
Iran asked that their games be moved to Mexico, but FIFA President Gianni Infantino denied that request.
Taj has served as president of Iran’s governing body since 2022, but he had previously served in Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The 66-year-old was not allowed to enter the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Canada earlier this month due to his IRGC ties.
Canada and the United States, who are co-hosting the World Cup with Mexico, have classified the IRGC as a “terrorist entity” and have stated that they will not permit people with ties to that group in their respective nations.
Grafstrom would not specifically address entry and visa arrangements for Iranian players. The discussion with Taj primarily involved operational issues.
“We’ve discussed all relevant matters, but I think it’s not the place to discuss the details,” he said. “Overall, a very positive meeting and we’re looking forward to continuing the dialogue.”
Taj also shared with Reuters that the meeting with Grafstrom and other FIFA officials was positive.
“I am pleased that they listened to Iran’s points, all 10 points that we had raised, and they offered solutions for each of them. I hope, God willing, that our national team can go to the World Cup without any problems and achieve very good results there,” he said.
The Iranian squad is scheduled to leave Tehran for a training camp in Turkey on Monday. Their base in the United States is located at the Kino Sports Complex in Tucson, Arizona, and they are slated to travel there in early June.
–Field Level Media
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Angels select OF Jose Siri, option Bryce Teodosio
Feb 26, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jose Siri (28) catches a fly ball in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Angels selected the contract of outfielder Jose Siri on Saturday prior to the team’s home game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In corresponding transactions, outfielder Bryce Teodosio was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake and right-handed reliever Ben Joyce was transferred to the 60-day injured list.
Siri, a five-year MLB veteran known for his speed and defensive ability, has not appeared in a big-league game this year. In 2023, he enjoyed a career season with the Tampa Bay Rays, blasting 25 home runs and stealing 12 bases in 101 games.
Last season, Siri’s offensive production cratered with the New York Mets as he missed five months with a broken tibia. In 16 games, he went 2 of 36 with no home runs and one RBI.
The 30-year-old has been producing this season for Salt Lake in the hitter-friendly PCL. He owns five home runs, 27 RBIs, four stolen bases and a .288 batting average in 140 plate appearances.
Teodosio shares a similar skillset. The speedy defensive specialist was batting .213 with no home runs and four stolen bases in 34 games for the Angels this season. The 26-year-old will be given more time to develop in the minors.
Joyce has not pitched in a major league game since April 8, 2025, as he needed labrum surgery last May. Accordingly, the 60-day IL move is not surprising as he continues to work through a rehab assignment with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga.
–Field Level Media
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Slumping Corey Seager (back spasms) not in lineup vs. Astros
May 13, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (5) throws out Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas (not pictured) to end the first inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager is not in Saturday’s starting lineup against the Houston Astros, as he woke up with back spasms, according to manager Skip Schumaker.
Seager, who is mired in a career-worst 0-for-27 stretch at the plate, did not play on Friday, but Schumaker said that was due to a previously scheduled day off.
“He wanted to see if he could loosen up when he got here,” Schumaker said. “It just didn’t loosen up, so just wanted to play it smart and not push him.”
Seager went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Wednesday’s game versus the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Five-year veteran Ezequiel Duran, who is hitting .274, will start his second consecutive game at shortstop and bat in the No. 5 hole.
Duran has also played second base, third base and both corner outfield spots in 2026.
Seager, a five-time All-Star, is now batting .179 with seven home runs and 20 RBIs in 42 games this season.
He is in his fifth season in Texas after signing a 10-year, $325 million deal prior to the 2022 season. Seager played for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2015-2021.
–Field Level Media
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