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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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Fans must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test to attend Seahawks games at Lumen Field

Additionally, all individuals inside the stadium, regardless of vaccination status, must wear approved face coverings except while actively eating or drinking. 

Cristiano Ronaldo trains with Manchester United, may play Saturday vs. Newcastle

Manchester United received a boost last week when superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was released by the Portugal national team six days earlier than scheduled

Sharks associate coach Rocky Thompson steps down, unable to get COVID-19 vaccine

Sharks associate coach Rocky Thompson announced he is stepping away from his role with the organization, as he is unable to get the COVID vaccine due to a medical exemption.

Filip Hronek re-signs with Red Wings on three-year, $13.2 million deal

Detroit drafted Hronek in the second round back in 2016. 

Report: Houston police have spoken with at least 10 Deshaun Watson alleged victims

Kevin Draper of the New York Times reported Friday that the Houston Police Department spoke with at least 10 of Watson's alleged victims between April 2 and May 20 of this year.

Evander Holyfield to face Vitor Belfort Sept. 11 in Florida?

Belfort, 44, last competed in the UFC in May 2018, when he lost to Lyoto Machida by knockout at UFC 224. 

Nets trading DeAndre Jordan to Pistons, re-signing LaMarcus Aldridge

Jordan, 33, likely won't be linked with Detroit for long, as the Pistons want to buy him out. Aldridge, meanwhile, initially retired in April while with the Nets due to an irregular heartbeat.

Cowboys' Dak Prescott 'definitely ready' for season opener at Buccaneers

Prescott left no doubt that he'll be on the field when Dallas opens the regular season at the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers next Thursday night. 

BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, Houston could join Big 12 in 2023?

UCF, Cincinnati and Houston are required to give the American Athletic Conference 27 months' notice of their intentions to depart for the Big 12 and also pay exit fees of $10 million each.

Drake Batherson re-signs with Senators on six-year, $29.85 million contract

Batherson has thus far played in 99 career NHL regular-season contests and accumulated 23 goals and 30 assists. 

Broncos honor late former assistant coach Greg Knapp by donating bicycles to area youth

Broncos head coach Vic Fangio, general manager George Paton and the club's entire football operations staff spent a part of Friday assembling 75 bicycles that will be donated to area youth.

Fully vaccinated Oscar De La Hoya hospitalized by COVID-19

De La Hoya was scheduled to return to the ring Sept. 11 for a boxing match versus former UFC champion Vitor Belfort at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Somerset Patriots hope to play final homestand after flood submerges ballpark

The league website didn't say where the Patriots may play home games next week if TD Bank Ballpark can't host teams. 

NFL player COVID-19 vaccination rate stays at 93% after cuts

Vaccination rates held firm as the season approaches.

Cubs manager David Ross, president Jed Hoyer positive for COVID-19

The Boston Red Sox aren't the only MLB club dealing with COVID-19 issues as the start of the fall months approaches.

Dodgers SP Trevor Bauer's administrative leave extended through Sept. 10

It was last Friday when the City of Pasadena Police Department turned the case regarding allegations made against Bauer over to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.

Falcons sign former Giants RB Wayne Gallman

Former New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman didn't make the final roster of the San Francisco 49ers but will be sticking around the NFC for at least a little longer.

Jaguars RB Travis Etienne: Foot surgery went 'great'

Jacksonville fans shouldn't get their hopes up despite the good news. The Jaguars already placed Etienne on season-ending injured reserve.

Kenny Golladay warns Giants offense could start 'slow' early in season

Giants WR1 Kenny Golladay only joined the team via free agency in March but was sidelined for much of August with a hamstring injury.

Patrick Reed describes scary bout with double pneumonia

Reed returned to competitive play Thursday and shot an opening-round 72 at the Tour Championship but mostly discussed his recent ordeal when speaking with reporters. 

Colts' Carson Wentz 'optimistic' about starting Week 1 vs. Seahawks

If Wentz can't go for whatever reason on Sept. 12, 2020 fourth-round draft pick Jacob Eason would start versus Seattle. 

Cristiano Ronaldo to wear No. 7 for Manchester United return

It's official: International superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will remain CR7 for his anticipated Manchester United return.

Cowboys' Mike McCarthy not interested in Cam Newton: 'We're very excited' about the QBs we have

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy didn't seem too interested in adding Newton or anybody else to his QB room before Sept. 9. 

Big 12 to consider BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, Houston for expansion?

The Big 12 could extend formal invitations during the upcoming football season to any of four potential candidates. 

Report: 'Strong chance' Giants RB Saquon Barkley plays Week 1 vs. Broncos

Judge and his staff have been extremely cautious regarding Barkley's return to action, and the second-overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft only participated in live drills for the first time last week.