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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

Doctor not worried about 'arm fitness' of 49ers' Trey Lance?

"Unless there is some arm injury we don’t know about, I wouldn’t worry about it at all," said Associate Professor of UCSF Orthopedic Surgery and Director of Sports Medicine at Benioff Children’s Hospital, Dr. Nirav Pandya.

Yankees expecting bad news on Chad Green and Luis Gil?

Manager Aaron Boone admitted on Friday there's "fear" that Green is dealing with a long-term issue. 

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch out of Friday's game at Guardians with non-COVID-19 illness

The good news is that Hinch tested negative for COVID-19, meaning he could potentially rejoin the club for Saturday's matchup in Cleveland.

Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo signs one-year deal to stay with Blue Jackets

Korpisalo has put pen to paper on a one-year contract to stay with the Blue Jackets and avoid unrestricted free agency.

Chiefs' L'Jarius Sneed's car damaged in shooting, but police say CB not involved

TMZ Sports reports that Sneed's Ford Bronco was "shot up" in Minden, Louisiana. Nobody was injured as a result of the shooting. 

Report: 'Consensus' is that Panthers are 'most likely destination' for Baker Mayfield

"The consensus is that Carolina remains Mayfield’s most likely destination if he is released," Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times wrote.

Guardians star Jose Ramirez starts Friday's game vs. Tigers after injury scare

Following that defeat, Guardians manager Terry Francona told reporters that Ramirez would undergo X-rays and other tests on his shin. It appears everything came back clean.

Red Sox reinstate Michael Wacha from IL to start vs. Mariners

Wacha began the campaign as one of Boston's top starters, as he accumulated a 3-0 record, a 1.38 ERA and an 0.92 WHIP across five starts. 

49ers' George Kittle still has 'no idea' if Jimmy Garoppolo, Trey Lance will start

As long as Garoppolo remains attached to the 49ers, some will continue to doubt that Lance will receive a majority of meaningful reps later this year. 

Women suing Deshaun Watson to be featured on HBO’s 'Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel'

A press release shared by Dan Mennella of Audacy Sports states the women "detail the alleged abuse they suffered and share their reactions to Watson’s record-breaking $230 million contract with the Cleveland Browns." 

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.