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

Twitter/X: @ZacWassink

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October 27, 2021 | Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers' LeBron James to miss second straight game with sore ankle

For the second consecutive night, the Los Angeles Lakers will be without LeBron James.

October 27, 2021 | Miami Dolphins

Tua Tagovailoa: 'I don't not feel wanted' by Dolphins

Tagovailoa is left in a tough spot as rumors linking his team to Deshaun Watson continue to swirl.

October 27, 2021 | Chicago Bulls

Bulls All-Star Zach LaVine playing through small ligament tear in left thumb

LaVine leads the unbeaten Bulls in scoring with 25.5 points per game, and he leads all Chicago starters with a player efficiency rating of 24.15.

October 27, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins star Sidney Crosby skates with top line in practice Wednesday

Crosby continues to get closer to a return.

October 27, 2021 | New York Mets

Mets not hiring Brewers GM Matt Arnold amid conflicting reports

The New York Mets seemingly are no closer to finding a new president of baseball operations than they were several weeks ago.

October 26, 2021 | Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers' LeBron James out Tuesday vs. Spurs with sore ankle

The Lakers will be back on the court Wednesday for a matchup at the Thunder, so Vogel may rest LeBron until at least Friday's home game versus the Cavaliers.

October 26, 2021 | Houston Texans

Texans chairman Cal McNair apologizes for using anti-Asian slur in May

McNair has served as Texans chairman and CEO since his father, Bob, died in November 2018.

October 26, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks

Stan Bowman steps down as GM of 2022 Olympic hockey team after Blackhawks investigation

Hours after Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman stepped away from the organization, he officially informed USA Hockey he's stepping down as general manager of the 2022 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team.

October 26, 2021 | New York Giants

Giants’ Jabrill Peppers lost for season with torn ACL

Peppers is set to hit free agency in March and, thus, had repeatedly been mentioned in trade rumors before Tuesday's development.

October 26, 2021 | Las Vegas Raiders

Raiders release WR Willie Snead after he asks to be cut

Snead's frustration is understandable, as he logged only three catches for 32 yards in his seven appearances with the Raiders after he signed with the organization in March.

October 26, 2021 | Tennis

Emma Raducanu earns first victory since U.S. Open triumph

Raducanu is set to face Romanian Ana Bogdan in the tournament's next round.

October 26, 2021 | Green Bay Packers

Packers add WR Allen Lazard to reserve/COVID-19 list

Green Bay's coronavirus-related woes continue as the club's trip to Arizona approaches.

October 26, 2021 | Cleveland Browns

Report: Browns QB Baker Mayfield to practice 'in some capacity' Wednesday

Mayfield wasn't seen on the practice field Monday, but he could be cleared to practice "in some capacity" Wednesday ahead of this Sunday's matchup versus the Steelers.

October 26, 2021 | Seattle Seahawks

Geno Smith to remain Seahawks starting QB with Russell Wilson hurt

Thus far this season, Smith has completed 45 of 71 passes (63.4%) for 507 yards with three touchdowns and an interception.

October 26, 2021 | New York Jets

Woody Johnson has 'unwavering, steadfast confidence' in coach Robert Saleh, GM Joe Douglas

The Jets responded to losing Wilson for at least a couple of games by acquiring Joe Flacco from the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday.

October 26, 2021 | Green Bay Packers

Aaron Rodgers: Packers 'found a way' to win without WR Davante Adams in the past

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Washington Football Team 24-10 on Sunday to improve to 6-1 on the season but have since encountered COVID-19 setbacks ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.

October 26, 2021 | College Football

Penn State HC James Franklin: USC, LSU links aren't distractions for team

A report surfaced Monday evening that Franklin changed representation and moved from Trace Armstrong of Athletes First to Jimmy Sexton of Creative Artists Agency. Franklin confirmed that story.