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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

Watch: Dodgers reporter David Vassegh suffers wrist fractures, cracked ribs while going down Brewers slide

The Los Angeles Dodgers improved to 81-35 on the season via Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field and hold the best overall

Cristiano Ronaldo running 'punishment' laps amid Borussia Dortmund links

Following back-to-back losses to open the Premier League season that have United at the bottom of the table, CBS Sports' Ben Jacobs is reporting that Ten Hag has Ronaldo running "punishment" laps in training.

NFL insider repeats: Browns 'never really seemed that interested' in 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo

It appears the Browns won't be pursuing San Francisco 49ers veteran Jimmy Garoppolo anytime soon. 

Jay Glazer: Steelers' Mitchell Trubisky will 'be the starter here' over Kenny Pickett

Any Steelers fans who may have believed Kenny Pickett could still have a chance to win the starting job over free-agent signing Mitchell Trubisky have since had their hopes dashed on multiple occasions. 

Watch: Nationals ban two fans after exchange with Cubs' Willson Contreras

Per Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune, the two fans involved in the incident have now been banned from Nationals Park for five years.

Rams QB Matthew Stafford 'right on track' to start Week 1 vs. Bills amid elbow issue

Stafford came off February's Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals requiring an offseason anti-inflammatory shot for his elbow.

Phillies broadcast trolls Mets legend Keith Hernandez with new graphic

The feud between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets legend and broadcaster Keith Hernandez isn't cooling off this summer.

Patriots' Mac Jones says 'everything's good' with Panthers' Brian Burns after dirty play last season

Jones later claimed that he made such a tackle because he thought Burns had the football.

ESPN analyst: 'I wouldn't be stunned' if Steelers win AFC North this season

The Steelers haven't been given much consideration as a potential playoff team, but at least one analyst thinks the team is being overlooked. 

Bengals' Joe Burrow yearns for 'normal offseason' after pandemic, physical setbacks

Joe Burrow added that he doesn't expect to take a snap in the final two preseason contests and will instead look to re-gain weight that he lost ahead of Week 1.

Lovie Smith responds to Davis Mills' 'shock the world' comments

Smith responded to his quarterback's comments that the Texans are ready to "shock the world."

Phillies' Noah Syndergaard once again won't face Mets

Noah Syndergaard will get an extra day of rest and, thus, won't pitch against the Mets on Sunday as previously planned.

Insider: 'Trey Lance is going to add another dimension' to 49ers offense

Trey Lance impressed in his first preseason outing as the club's new starter, as he connected on four of five passes for 92 yards with a 76-yard touchdown thrown to wide receiver Danny Gray.

Red Sox announcer, Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley blasts Pirates during broadcast

Eckersley couldn't contain his frustration with the state of the Pirates.

Watch: Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo cautioned by police after phone incident

Ronaldo appeared to slap a mobile phone out of the hand of a fan later identified as 14-year-old Jake Harding following a 1-0 loss at Everton this past April.

Steelers' T.J. Watt: 'I'm too early in my career to compare myself' to brother J.J. Watt

T.J. reminded everyone how dominant J.J. was in Houston.

Canada's lone NCAA football team moves home games due to COVID-19 vaccine entry requirement

The Simon Fraser University football program based out of Burnaby, British Columbia, announced Tuesday that it has relocated four home games for the upcoming season to Blaine, Washington.

Insider doesn't 'get the sense' Browns are interested in 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport doesn't envision the Browns trading for Garoppolo regardless of what happens with Watson's situation. 

Padres change Fernando Tatis Jr. bobblehead night after PED suspension

The Padres will instead have a Juan Soto T-shirt giveaway.

Falcons' Desmond Ridder named only 'pivotal' rookie QB ahead of 2022 NFL season

Falcons QB Desmond Ridder theoretically should be considered the favorite to become the first rookie quarterback to start a meaningful game before Thanksgiving Day.

ESPN analyst predicts Trey Lance will guide 49ers to Super Bowl LVII berth

One ESPN analyst is leading the Lance hype train.

Steelers' Najee Harris left Alabama 'for like two weeks' after being 'belittled' by Nick Saban

ESPN's Adam Rittenberg recently ranked Saban No. 1 among his college football coaches for the upcoming season, but the legendary figure hasn't always displayed the warmest of personalities.

Jets' Zach Wilson has successful knee surgery; Joe Flacco 'in line' to start Week 1

Wilson "still has a shot to play in Week 1," but the Jets won't have him take the field against a live defense "until he's fully ready" and instead have veteran backup Joe Flacco "in line to start" versus Baltimore on Sept. 11. 

Watch: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers has Nicolas Cage bust in locker

Aaron Rodgers showed media members a bust of none other than Nicolas Cage that he now keeps in his Green Bay locker.

Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth named 'overvalued player' to avoid in fantasy football drafts

Pat Freiermuth proved to be a revelation in his debut pro season that he ended with 60 receptions for 497 yards and a remarkable seven touchdowns.