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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

Bears QB Justin Fields improving via first-team reps ahead of Browns game?

The 22-year-old completed just six of 13 passes for 60 yards, zero touchdowns and an interception with 31 rushing yards on 10 attempts against the Bengals after Andy Dalton was injured last Sunday. 

Vikings' Dalvin Cook's ankle injury 'much better' ahead of Seahawks game

Zimmer told reporters Cook is "doing much better" and completed some on-the-field work Friday after he missed practice over the past two days.

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger practices, to play vs. Bengals

Roethlisberger was a full participant in practice Friday and carries no official injury designation into the weekend. 

Blackhawks' Mike Hardman, Kevin Lankinen miss practice due to COVID-19 protocols

The Chicago Blackhawks have become the latest North American sports entity to offer a reminder that vaccinations do not provide clubs will full immunity against COVID-19 issues. 

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson practices following non-COVID-19 illness

Ahead of the regular season, Jackson refused to say if he has or hasn't been vaccinated against the coronavirus even though he's tested positive twice in less than a full year.

Former All-Pro WR Josh Gordon reinstated, could return Week 4

The 30-year-old was released by the Seahawks in March and spent time in the Fan Controlled Football league earlier this year.

Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey out 'a few weeks' with strained hamstring, not going on IR

McCaffrey hurt his hamstring in the second quarter of Thursday's outing and was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the matchup even before he walked back to the locker room. 

Colts QB Carson Wentz practices, game-time decision vs. Titans

Indianapolis head coach Frank Reich told reporters that Wentz was limited during the session and will probably be a game-time decision for the Week 3 showdown depending on how the signal-caller "responds over the next 24 hours."

Bulls' Patrick Williams out four to six weeks; Coby White to return in November

Williams was drafted fourth overall by Chicago in 2020 and averaged 9.2 points and 4.6 rebounds in 71 games as a rookie.

All Knicks players vaccinated against COVID-19

It appears the New York Knicks won't have any issues regarding COVID-19 as it pertains to personnel practicing or playing at Madison Square Garden.

U.S. Open champ Emma Raducanu parts ways with coach

Raducanu is looking for somebody with more experience at the biggest WTA Tour events now that she is ranked No. 22 in the world.

Tom Brady remarks on major anniversary of career-changing moment

It was 20 years ago Thursday when a young quarterback named Tom Brady replaced an injured Drew Bledsoe while with the Patriots.

Nets' Kyrie Irving not vaccinated against COVID-19?

Earlier in the day, it was reported that Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins also remains unvaccinated.

Jets QB Zach Wilson to be smarter with football after four-interception loss

After a dreadful four-interception game, Zach Wilson is vowing to play smarter going forward.

NBA to focus on eliminating 'manipulated' shooting fouls

The NBA will make officiating changes meant to punish shooters who unnaturally engage with defenders in attempts to draw fouls. 

Report: Ravens' Lamar Jackson OK to play at Lions despite illness

Jackson is dealing with a stomach issue but should be good to go for the weekend.

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger 'likely' to play vs. Bengals?

Roethlisberger practiced as a limited participant on Thursday and is "likely" to start against Cincinnati. 

White Sox rout Cleveland to clinch AL Central title

It's Chicago's first AL Central title since 2008.

Giants' Jason Garrett: Kenny Golladay incident 'wasn't a big deal'

Kenny Golladay loudly and somewhat controversially vented frustrations on the sideline, and his anger was meant for Jason Garrett, who downplayed the situation.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses practice

Jackson wasn't mentioned on Wednesday's official injury report, but he admitted his aerial maneuver vs. the Chiefs left him with a sensitive hip.

Agent: Giants OL Nick Gates 'will be back in blue next year'

Some have compared Gates' injury to the one that threatened the career and life of former quarterback Alex Smith back in 2018, but Jon Perzley, Gates' agent, has since offered a positive update.

Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado in lineup after back injury scare

Arenado exited Wednesday's contest batting .258 with 33 home runs. He started Thursday's action tied for eighth in all of MLB with 103 RBI on the campaign.

Colts QB Carson Wentz misses practice again, status for Titans game in doubt

For now, it seems Wentz will be a game-time decision, at absolute best, and also that Reich may not name a starter, at all, before kickoff in Tennessee.

Packers' Matt LaFleur not mad at 49ers' Kyle Shanahan over interest in Aaron Rodgers

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan admitted this past spring he called Green Bay's Matt LaFleur, his former protege, to ask about Rodgers' availability.

NFL also cracking down on ineligible player downfield infractions?

Former NFL referee and current NBC Sports rules analyst Terry McAulay says there have already been 14 ineligible player downfield penalties this season.