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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

Phillies' Bryce Harper won't throw for at least six weeks due to UCL tear

Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper was made unavailable for a third straight game as he continues to recover from a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right elbow.

Analyst expects 49ers to start Jimmy Garoppolo over Trey Lance in Week 1

Ryan Harris spoke with CBS Sports HQ on Wednesday and explained why he believes Jimmy Garoppolo won't be going anywhere this summer.

Bettor makes $20,000 wager on Tiger Woods to win PGA Championship at 60-1

One bettor stands to cash a major payday if Tiger Woods finishes atop the PGA Championship leaderboard. 

Could Panthers look to trade for Browns' Baker Mayfield before June 14?

If the Panthers truly want Mayfield in the building for mandatory minicamp, which is June 14, they're quickly running out of time to come to terms on a trade.

Royals All-Star catcher Salvador Perez to miss at least two weeks with sprained thumb

The sprain is on Perez's glove hand and, thus, could require him to remain sidelined for multiple weeks until he can again catch without discomfort. 

Sportsbooks, oddsmakers snubbing Bengals after Super Bowl run?

A total of nine teams are above the Bengals to win the Super Bowl.

EFL could impose stadium closures for future pitch invasions after alleged attack

The league is looking at options to discourage fans entering the field of play. 

Analyst puts over/under for Jimmy Garoppolo trade at July 1

Albert Breer explained why he thinks a Garoppolo trade is still weeks away. 

Scottie Scheffler on PGA Championship: 'Nobody really remembers that I'm here' due to Tiger Woods

The 25-year-old explained he's trying to live "in the moment" and avoid distractions.

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray reportedly not 'too eager to play this season' without new deal

It would likely behoove all involved to sign an extension that benefits both the player and club before regular-season games begin in September.

John Mara ‘not happy’ Giants are playing 'MNF' game on Rosh Hashanah

Pockets of New York Giants fans were surprised and disappointed to learn during last week's NFL schedule release that Big Blue will be hosting the rival Dallas Cowboys for a "Monday Night Football" game in Week 3 on Sept.

Brewers' J.C. Mejia suspended 80 games for positive PED test

The Milwaukee Brewers headed into Tuesday's home game against the Atlanta Braves atop the National League Central standings at 23-13 overall but were in headlines for a much different reason before that contest.

XFL to air on ESPN, ABC, FX for 2023 relaunch season

The league will have every game of its season broadcast across ESPN, ABC and FX. 

Peter King: 49ers could keep Jimmy Garoppolo, start Trey Lance

NFL insider Peter King spoke with Fox Sports' Colin Cowherd on Tuesday and said the 49ers could keep Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance in the same quarterback room for another season.

Joe Burrow: Now Bengals know 'what it takes' to win Super Bowl

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow spoke with reporters Tuesday about all the team learned en route to falling to the Los Angeles Rams on Super Bowl Sunday.

Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas, coach Sheldon Keefe safe after first-round exit

The duo will return despite another disappointing end to the season in Toronto. 

Guardians manager Terry Francona to miss fourth straight game due to COVID-19

Guardians manager Terry Francona remained sidelined for a fourth consecutive game after he tested positive for COVID-19 last week amid a virus outbreak within the club.

Former Bears RB Tarik Cohen suffers apparent injury during livestreamed workout

Free-agent running back Tarik Cohen may have suffered yet another costly injury setback in his attempt to find a new NFL home. 

Tiger Woods: 'I feel like I can' contend at PGA Championship

The 15-time major champion spoke with reporters Tuesday about his ongoing recovery and his pursuit of a fifth career PGA Championship title.

Vita Vea: Buccaneers 'happy to have' Todd Bowles as head coach

Vea told reporters Tuesday that going from Arians to Bowles as head coach is an easy transition for those who have been with the team.

Report: Drew Brees comeback unlikely after undergoing recent shoulder surgery

Saints head coach Dennis Allen already seemed to pour cold water on the idea of Brees possibly returning to the club's active roster this year when he said Monday he thought the signal-caller's comment was "made in jest." 

Tom Brady to produce Netflix comedy roast series, star in first episode

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady ended a brief retirement this past winter to play in at least one more NFL season but clearly also has his eyes on life away from football. 

GM Billy Eppler: Mets 'not going to set timelines' on Jacob deGrom return

The good news for fans of the New York Mets is that ace Jacob deGrom is, by all accounts, taking positive steps in his recovery from the stress reaction in the scapula of his pitching shoulder that's kept him out of action all season.

Hall of Famer Steve Young: Browns QB Baker Mayfield 'can’t play the victim'

Steve Young knows what it's like to face on-the-field adversity.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom has 'continued healing' in scapula, still no date for return

It's still unknown when deGrom will be cleared to throw off a mound. The 33-year-old is currently throwing off flat ground up to 75 feet.