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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

Buccaneers' Leonard Fournette told Tom Brady: 'We can't go out like that'

Fournette explained why he was always convinced the 44-year-old wouldn't let the loss to the Rams be his final game.

Giants QB Daniel Jones cleared for contact following neck injury

Head coach Brian Daboll offered a positive update on his QB when speaking with reporters on Tuesday. 

U.S. Open champ Emma Raducanu in doubt for Wimbledon after latest injury scare?

Raducanu was forced to retire from her opening-round Nottingham Open match versus Viktorija Golubic on Tuesday due to an injury to her left side.

Deshaun Watson's lawyer: 'We are unable to respond to the new lawsuit at this time'

Rusty Hardin, one of the attorneys representing Watson, released an interesting statement on the matter late Monday afternoon. 

Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence: Evan Engram provides great matchups against defenses

Like Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, tight end and 2017 first-round draft pick Evan Engram could also use a fresh start ahead of training camp and the preseason.

Wales' Rob Page: World Cup matches versus USMNT, Iran are 'winnable games'

"They [and Iran] are winnable games and when you play against a home nations team, anything can happen," Page said.

Maria Sakkari: 'People don't give enough credit to' U.S. Open champ Emma Raducanu

World No. 5 Maria Sakkari lost to Emma Raducanu in the U.S. Open semifinals last summer and reminded critics that the British No. 1 isn't close to a finished product.

Chris Wideman signs two-year deal to stay with Canadiens

Defenseman Chris Wideman could've hit unrestricted free agency next month but instead has committed his future to the Montreal Canadiens.

Panthers reportedly 'in no rush' to trade for Browns' Baker Mayfield

The fact there continues to be no real news about any team potentially trading for Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield ahead of the start of summer may say plenty about how Mayfield is viewed around the NFL. 

D.J. Humphries: 'You're a plum fool' to think Kyler Murray is not in Cardinals' future

Murray wasn't spotted on the field on Monday, but D.J. Humphries made it clear that nobody should read too much into the two-time Pro Bowler's absence.

Trevor Lawrence: New Jaguars' coaching staff all 'on the same page'

"It’s been really smooth. I think everybody is on the same page, which is good," Lawrence explained.

Panthers reportedly have 'concerns' about Jimmy Garoppolo's shoulder

A confident Garoppolo declared in late April he will "absolutely" be ready for the start of regular-season games in September, but it appears at least one club isn't convinced that's the case. 

Rangers expect Ryan Strome to play vs. Lightning in Game 4

Strome was forced out of Game 3 early with a lower-body injury but it appears he will be able to play in Game 4. 

Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz skipping rest of OTAs amid contract talks

The deadline for clubs to sign franchise-tagged players is July 15, and Schultz would play on the one-year tender if the sides don't come to an agreement before that time.

Jaguars QB C.J. Beathard carted off field at practice

The Jacksonville Jaguars may have to start thinking about other plans regarding who will serve as their backup quarterback behind 2021 rookie Trevor Lawrence.

Lightning forward Brayden Point out for Game 4 vs. Rangers

While Point has resumed skating, he still isn't ready to return to the ice. 

49ers excuse QB Jimmy Garoppolo from mandatory minicamp

There may be yet another sign that the San Francisco 49ers and veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo are headed toward an inevitable divorce.

Browns' Kevin Stefanski won't comment on Baker Mayfield's minicamp status

Logic suggests the Browns will pay Mayfield to remain away from the club to avoid any potential distractions linked with his presence. 

Twins announcer apologizes to Yankees' Nestor Cortes over controversial comment

Jim Kaat landed in hot water during Thursday's Twins-Tigers game when he referred to Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes as "Nestor the Molester" while offering praise for the 27-year-old. 

Deshaun Watson's lawyer: 'Happy ending' remark was used 'hypothetically'

In a statement shared by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Rusty Hardin attempted to clarify his earlier remarks ahead of the weekend. 

Eagles place three-time Pro Bowl G Brandon Brooks on reserve/retired list

After the 2021 season concluded, Eagles guard Brandon Brooks announced his retirement as an active NFL player. Now it has become official.

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy, Matt Grzelcyk to miss start of 2022-23 season

Matt Grzelcyk underwent a right shoulder open stabilization procedure and is likely to miss five months. Charlie McAvoy underwent a left shoulder arthroscopic stabilization and is on track to be sidelined for six months.

Protester interrupts Casper Ruud-Marin Cilic French Open semifinal

The protester was wearing a shirt sporting a message that read "we have 1028 days left" and used what appeared to be a string to attach herself to the net via her neck.

Noah Fant: Seahawks offense 'very favorable to the tight end'

Noah Fant doesn't yet know if Drew Lock or Geno Smith will be throwing passes his way, but the tight end didn't seem to have a preference when he noted players at his position can thrive with the Seahawks. 

Eagles' A.J. Brown: Playing with DeVonta Smith takes 'pressure off each other'

Brown believes the WR tandem of himself and Smith will be a nightmare for opposing defenses.