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Zac Wassink

Zac Wassink is a longtime sports news writer and PFWA member who began his career in 2006 and has had his work featured on Yardbarker, MSN, Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report. He is also a football and futbol aficionado who is probably yelling about Tottenham Hotspur at the moment and who chanted for Matt Harvey to start the ninth inning of Game 5 of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field. You can find him on X at @ZacWassink

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NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Netminder Pavel Francouz to start Game 2 for injured Darcy Kuemper for Avalanche

Kuemper left Game 1 in the second period with an undisclosed upper-body injury.

Buccaneers QB Tom Brady felt pressure to un-retire before start of free agency

Brady acknowledged he was at least "partly" ready to retire with seven Super Bowl rings in his personal trophy case and ahead of his 45th birthday that he'll celebrate in August.

Scottish referees Craig Napier, Lloyd Wilson come out as gay

This news comes afterbJake Daniels, 17, of English Championship club Blackpool made history last month by becoming the first active openly gay professional male footballer in the United Kingdom since Justin Fashanu in 1990. 

GM John Lynch: Deebo Samuel 'will be part of the 49ers this season'

Samuel hasn't been moved and also hasn't signed an extension with the 49ers, but it appears Lynch isn't yet ready to back down. 

Commanders Pro Bowl DE Chase Young still has no timetable for return from ACL injury

Chase Young spoke with reporters and seemed optimistic about where he's at weeks before the start of summer. 

49ers DC DeMeco Ryans: QB Trey Lance making practices 'tough' for defense

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans spoke with reporters Wednesday and made it clear Trey Lance is already testing the team's defense.

Mets' Francisco Lindor approaching history with RBI streak

Lindor's RBI streak has been extended to 10 games, and he's is flirting with history weeks before summer.

Browns' Myles Garrett: Baker Mayfield 'has to prove himself' with new club

Myles Garrett said on Wednesday that he believes the 2018 first overall draft pick will ultimately "land on his feet" elsewhere. 

Browns' Myles Garrett on Deshaun Watson: 'That's a good guy from what I've seen'

Garrett also said that the allegations made against Watson are "none of my business."

PGA Tour golfer Bart Bryant dies in car accident at 59

The PGA Tour lost one of its own on the final day of May. 

Seahawks interested in Cam Newton?

Seattle continues to be linked to outside QBs after trading Russell Wilson.

Jaguars' Travis Etienne wants to be like Deebo Samuel?

Etienne is healthy after missing his entire rookie season and is looking to make a big impact for the Jaguars this season. 

Steelers DE Stephon Tuitt announces retirement

Tuitt first entered the league when the Steelers selected him in the second round of the 2014 draft.

Jacob deGrom 'doing good,' will join Mets on road trip

Manager Buck Showalter gave an encouraging update on deGrom. 

Browns GM Andrew Berry praises David Njoku after extension

Berry offered a glowing review of Njoku after signing the tight end to an extension. 

Mets' Tylor Megill nearing rehab assignment, could return during upcoming road trip

After throwing live BP on Tuesday, Megill is ready to take the next step in his rehab and could be approaching a return to the club. 

Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy charged with further count of rape

In total, Mendy is accused of eight counts of rape, one count of sexual assault and one count of attempted rape involving seven complainants and incidents.

Attorney: 'Other cases may come against' Browns QB Deshaun Watson

Attorney Tony Buzbee said "other cases may come against" Deshaun Watson down the road.

White Sox SS Tim Anderson expected to miss at least three weeks with strained groin

White Sox manager Tony La Russa told reporters that Tim Anderson is expected to miss at least three weeks of action because of this latest setback.

23rd woman files lawsuit against Browns QB Deshaun Watson

The Cleveland Browns elected to move on from starting quarterback Baker Mayfield and traded for controversial star signal-caller Deshaun Watson in March after it was learned that Watson would not face criminal charges over 22 lawsuits regarding allegations of sexual misconduct.

Girlfriend of Cardinals' Jeff Gladney also died in wreck

Gladney's girlfriend was confirmed as the second fatality in the crash that took Gladney's life. 

Canadiens have no 'clarity' on status of goalie Carey Price

Montreal general manager Kent Hughes spoke with reporters Tuesday and explained that he doesn't yet know Carey Price's status for the fall.

Oleksandr Zinchenko: 'Every Ukrainian wants one thing -- to stop this war'

Ukraine faced Scotland at Hampden Park on Wednesday in a World Cup qualifying playoff match, but Oleksandr Zinchenko, understandably, had other things on his mind.

Buccaneers' Kyle Trask: Tom Brady 'made whatever decision he felt was best'

Kyle Trask spoke on Tuesday about what Tom Brady's unretirement meant for his status with the team.