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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

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. 

Packers HC Matt LaFleur: David Bakhtiari will 'hopefully' be ready for training camp

Green Bay Packers All-Pro left tackle David Bakhtiari suffered a torn ACL on Dec. 31, 2020, and was limited to just one game and 27 snaps last season due to complications linked with that initial injury.

Mets option Dominic Smith to Triple-A amid struggles

The 26-year-old was hitting .186 for the big-league team before Tuesday's development, and he had slashed .130/.226/.217 over his past 19 games. Smith hasn't homered once this season.

Baylor, Gonzaga to play nonconference basketball game on Dec. 2

The schools last played a regular-season contest in 2012 but had a 2020 nonconference game scrapped because of issues related to COVID-19.

Steelers' Kenny Pickett on being third-string QB: 'I didn’t think I was going to walk in and be the 1'

Shortly after the Steelers kept Pickett in Pennsylvania, head coach Mike Tomlin raised eyes when he declared that the rookie "certainly has a chance" to win the starting job this summer.

Buccaneers sign DT Akiem Hicks to one-year deal worth up to $10 million

Defensive tackle Akiem Hicks had been with the Chicago Bears since before the 2016 NFL season but now has a new football home ahead of the summer.

Twins All-Star SS Carlos Correa lands on COVID-19 IL

Per Do-Hyoung Park of the Twins' website, Correa is vaccinated against COVID-19.