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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

EXPERTISE:

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

Flames cancel outdoor viewing party for Game 2, change Game 3 plans due to winter weather

For Sunday's Game 3 in Edmonton, the Flames are opening the Scotiabank Saddledome to fans for an indoor viewing party that will be free to attend.

Mets-Rockies snowed out, will try for Saturday doubleheader

Weather could prevent the clubs from playing on Saturday, as well.

English Football Association to investigate worrisome pitch invasions

Arguably the biggest topic in English football throughout the midweek was not the results of key matches but instead the actions of some fans inside stadiums.

U.S. Open champ Emma Raducanu ready for French Open after back injury

Reigning U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu has gone through a roller-coaster ride of ups and downs since her historic victory in New York last summer.

Kylian Mbappe torn between staying at Paris Saint-Germain and joining Real Madrid?

It is understood Mbappe will publicly confirm his future plans at some point this weekend. 

Tylor Megill 'tentatively scheduled' to start playing catch amid Mets' injury woes

In what's become a rarity during May, it appears the first-place New York Mets may have some positive news to share with fans regarding their rotation ahead of this weekend's series at the Colorado Rockies. 

Guardians All-Star Jose Ramirez to undergo tests on hurting shin

Ramirez took a foul ball off his shin and was forced to leave Thursday's game. 

Reds' Joey Votto to return from COVID-19 absence at Blue Jays

Reds veteran first baseman Joey Votto will rejoin the club for the Toronto series after he missed 16 games while on the COVID-19 injured list.

Could Yankees shop Joey Gallo before trade deadline?

Gallo, who can hit free agency after the season, may find himself on the trade block before this year's deadline.

Tom Brady could work Super Bowl LVII for Fox if Buccaneers are eliminated

Fox may wait to see when Brady takes his final snap for the 2022 campaign before making a decision regarding the Super Bowl.

Packers WR Sammy Watkins 'in a good place right now'

Watkins is on track to serve as one of multiple new targets for Aaron Rodgers.

Giants HC Brian Daboll wants QB Daniel Jones to 'turn it loose' despite turnovers

Brian Daboll, who's never before worked with Jones during a season, says he wants the QB to be even more aggressive on football fields this year. 

Yankees' Chad Green leaves game vs. Orioles with forearm discomfort

The Yankees began Thursday's game at the Orioles sitting atop the MLB standings at 28-9 but experienced a worrisome setback during the afternoon when Chad Green was forced to leave with forearm discomfort. 

Daniel Jones on Giants declining fifth-year option: 'That was certainly out of my control'

"That was certainly out of my control," Jones said. "That's the business part of it, and I understand that. My job is to prepare to play as well as I can."

Packers' Tom Clements: Aaron Rodgers 'doesn’t need reps at this time of the year'

Clements isn't concerned about Rodgers' ability to prepare himself for meaningful action later this year.

49ers concerned Trey Lance may lack adequate 'arm fitness'?

Former offensive lineman and current broadcaster and football analyst Ryan Harris predicted the 49ers will have Garoppolo and not Lance atop their depth chart for Week 1 in September.

Bengals' Joe Burrow: Browns' Baker Mayfield 'will land on his feet'

Burrow added that he understands why the Browns pulled the trigger on the blockbuster March trade but also said that he believes we haven't yet seen the last of Mayfield leading NFL teams to big-time victories. 

Barcelona to face MLS clubs Inter Miami, NY Red Bulls in July

Barcelona are still looking to play summer friendlies in the U.S. versus fellow breakaway European Super League teams Real Madrid and Juventus.

Alex Rodriguez invests in Professional Fighters League

A-Rod is part of a group that has added $30 million in new funding for the promotion

Could OC Mike Kafka call offensive plays for Giants this season?

Kafka told reporters Thursday he's been calling plays during practice sessions. Kafka added that Daboll and company haven't yet announced who will hold what roles on the sidelines when preseason contests get underway.

Man jailed 24 weeks for assaulting Sheffield United's Billy Sharp

Forest season ticket holder Robert Biggs has been jailed for 24 weeks for head-butting Sharp following Tuesday's match. Sharp required four stitches to repair an injury to his lip.

Astros' Jake Odorizzi avoids season-ending injury, out indefinitely

Jake Odorizzi told reporters before Wednesday's series finale in Boston that an MRI on his left leg showed he's dealing with damage to tendons and ligaments but not an Achilles tear.

Bengals' Joe Burrow on Tom Brady: 'Did anybody think he was gonna be retired?'

Count Joe Burrow among those who always believed Tom Brady wasn't yet ready to ride off into the sunset. 

Cubs' Marcus Stroman to be activated off COVID-19 list to start vs. Diamondbacks on Thursday

Stroman hasn't pitched since May 1 when he gave the Cubs seven scoreless innings in a victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.

Maple Leafs' Mitchell Marner thanks community, police after carjacking

Marner issued a statement after the scary incident.