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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

Notre Dame QB Jack Coan improving from ankle injury ahead of Cincinnati clash

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly told reporters Thursday that Coan split time taking first-team practice reps with backup Drew Pyne this week but is improving from the setback.

Cardinals' Adam Wainwright to start NL wild-card game

Wainwright, a three-time All-Star and one-time World Series champion, is 17-7 with a 3.05 ERA this season.

Giants OC Jason Garrett thinking about improving, not losing play-calling duties

For now, the play-calling job is Garrett's to lose, but he may be four quarters away from losing it depending on what occurs at the Caesars Superdome Sunday afternoon.

Damien Woody: Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger 'washed,' 'worst quarterback' in division

Things get no easier for Roethlisberger and company, as they head to Lambeau Field to face Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers this Sunday.

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan squashes idea of using two-quarterback system

Shanahan later told the media he never changed his mind about the quarterback issue and added he always only planned to play Lance in certain "situations" this fall.

Angels star Shohei Ohtani won't pitch again this year

Ohtani is set to remain in the lineup as the Angels' designated hitter through Sunday. 

Buccaneers' Richard Sherman: Arrest, counseling 'led to some really positive changes'

Sherman faces five misdemeanor charges and is accused of, among other things, crashing a vehicle into a cement freeway barrier while intoxicated, attempting to force his way into the residence, and resisting arrest.

Are Texans close to trading Deshaun Watson?

Watson has not yet been made ineligible to play via the commissioner's exempt list or a suspension.

Mets to decide on Luis Rojas before hiring new president of baseball operations?

Sandy Alderson said a final call on Rojas' future will be made before the franchise hires a new president of baseball operations.

Injured Raiders DT Gerald McCoy gets six-game ban for PED violation

McCoy can and will serve the ban while on the injured reserve list. 

Cardinals' Kliff Kingsbury: Rams' Matthew Stafford 'a freak show at that position'

Count Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury among those who've noticed Stafford's excellence.

Brewers star reliever Devin Williams lost for playoffs after punching wall

Williams admitted to reporters on Wednesday that he requires surgery to repair a fractured right hand he suffered Sunday after he apparently had too much to drink and punched a wall.

Vikings' Dalvin Cook returns to practice, 'extremely confident' to face Browns

Cook returned to practice Wednesday and seemed optimistic about his chances of facing the Cleveland Browns in this Sunday's home game.

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic withdraws from BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells

The upcoming BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells set to start next week lost another big name.

Buccaneers' Richard Sherman needs 'at least a week of practice to really hone things in'

Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians suggested Sherman will be only a "break glass in case of emergency" option against New England.

76ers' Ben Simmons willing to sit out entire season if he isn't traded?

The 76ers reportedly aren't willing to budge on their asking price of an All-Star, draft selections and pick swaps for Simmons, and Simmons also seems comfortable in his stance.

Giants WR Kenny Golladay has no answer for lack of deep routes

At this point, head coach Joe Judge has little to lose telling Jones to air it out early and often at the New Orleans Saints this Sunday.

Georgia QB JT Daniels on track to play vs. Arkansas despite lat issue

The second-ranked Georgia Bulldogs are dealing with a bit of an injury concern ahead of Saturday's anticipated showdown with the No. 8 Arkansas Razorbacks. 

Bears HC Matt Nagy not ready to name starting QB for Lions game

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback and first-round draft pick Justin Fields made his first NFL start last Sunday at the Cleveland Browns as veteran Andy Dalton dealt with a left knee injury, and things didn't go well.

Drew Brees ready to see Tom Brady break his NFL career passing yards record

Brees, who set the mark with the New Orleans Saints, will be working as an NBC Sports analyst at Gillette on Sunday.

Ben Roethlisberger: Steelers offense is 'not that far off'

Pittsburgh heads into the Week 4 matchup at the Green Bay Packers 28th in scoring with 16.7 points per game.

Bill Belichick believes Tom Brady can play until he's 50

There have been more than a few whispers this year that Brady could attempt to play past his 50th birthday as he attempts to prove what he can accomplish without Belichick.

Emma Raducanu gets wild card for BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells

The wild card means she won't have to go through qualifying ahead of the tournament's main draw that begins Oct. 6. 

Broncos promote QB Brett Rypien to active roster to avoid losing him

The Broncos promoted Rypien from the practice squad to the active roster because an AFC team was interested in acquiring him.

UL-Monroe QB Rhett Rodriguez home from ICU after lung injury

His status for the rest of the current campaign is unknown.