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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

Orioles pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez out indefinitely with lat strain

It appears Rodriguez won't be featuring for Baltimore anytime soon. 

NFL insider on 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo: 'No one dies if Trey Lance has to sit for another year'

San Francisco general manager John Lynch has repeatedly insisted he's in no hurry to cut Garoppolo or trade the 30-year-old at a discounted price.

Arkansas coach Sam Pittman signs extension through 2026

The agreement would be extended an additional year if Pittman wins seven or more games in any campaign over the next five.

Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy on becoming a head coach: 'I've just got to go get it'

Bieniemy admitted that "it's tough" to remain an assistant even though his stats and résumé show he likely should've been given a head-coaching opportunity from some club by now. 

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah would trade individual trophies for Champions League final replay

Salah was unable to hit the back of the net or create a goal in last weekend's 1-0 UEFA Champions League final defeat to Spanish giants Real Madrid.

No plans for NFL games in Australia 'at this time'

A recent report out of Australia claimed the NFL was planning for a game to occur in Sydney during the 2024 season. However, that is not the case.

Mets' GM transition played role in Aaron Loup leaving for Angels?

Loup put pen to paper on a two-year agreement with the Los Angeles Angels that reportedly includes $17 million guaranteed.

Cavaliers unveil new logos, color scheme

Cleveland will no longer have navy as an accent color and will instead focus on wine, gold and black.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers thinks about retirement 'all the time'

At 38 years old, Rodgers could theoretically call it quits at any time.

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.