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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

Texas A&M fined $100,000 for fans storming field after win over Alabama

Texas A&M will be fined $250,000 the next time fans storm the field. 

Bengals QB Joe Burrow out of hospital, OK following throat scare

The Bengals will look to return to winning ways at the 0-5 Detroit Lions this coming Sunday, and it appears Burrow should be good to go for that matchup. 

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa improving, could play vs. Jaguars in London

Dolphins head coach Brian Flores told reporters Monday that Tagovailoa is improving and could be back in the lineup for this coming Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.

Panthers HC Matt Rhule 'hopeful' Christian McCaffrey can play vs. Vikings in Week 6

After missing a Week 5 return, there is hope McCaffrey will be ready to go for Week 6.

Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire out 'a few weeks' with MCL sprain

The Kansas City Chiefs got some good news regarding the knee injury suffered by starting running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire in their "Sunday Night Football" loss to the Buffalo Bills.

LSU WR Kayshon Boutte out with season-ending leg injury

Things are quickly going from bad to worse for the LSU Tigers.  Per Alex Scarborough of ESPN, LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been lost for the remainder of the season because of the leg injury he suffered in Saturday's 42-21 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats that dropped the Tigers to 3-3 on the year.

Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy has bail application denied a third time amid rape charges

Mendy's request for bail was again denied as he awaits trial. 

Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster needs shoulder surgery, out four months

Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster may have played his last game with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

All-Star Ben Simmons close to returning to 76ers?

It appears Ben Simmons doesn't want to lose any more money and finally could report to Philadelphia.

Texans QB Tyrod Taylor staying on IR through Colts game?

Taylor is eligible to return after suffering an injury in Week 2 but that might not be how it plays out. 

Seahawks' Russell Wilson already had finger surgery, out roughly six weeks

Assuming the timeline is accurate, Wilson will probably miss at least five games total.

Celtics' Jaylen Brown tests positive for COVID-19, quarantining

While the Celtics added that Brown is asymptomatic, it's unknown if he's considered fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. 

Jon Gruden, Raiders respond to story about racist trope in 2011 email

Jon Gruden used a racist trope while describing NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith in a 2011 email.

Russell Wilson out at least a month with ruptured finger tendon?

Wilson has a ruptured middle-finger tendon, will likely require surgery and will be sidelined for a minimum of one month.

Nets' Kyrie Irving can practice in Brooklyn, still can't play in home games

New York City has cleared Irving to practice thanks to what some would call a convenient loophole.

Warriors' Stephen Curry on Lakers' LeBron James: 'He set the standard'

The two on-the-court foes now share a conference, and Curry was asked Friday ahead of a preseason contest between the Warriors and Lakers what it's been like to face James on the sport's biggest stages for so long. 

Raiders' Jon Gruden reportedly used racist trope in 2011 email

Raiders owner Mark Davis could potentially punish or even fire Gruden over the controversy if he wishes.

MLS suspends Sporting KC's Felipe Hernandez for betting on games

Following an investigation, it was learned that "Hernandez engaged in extensive and unlawful sports gambling."

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson to see hand specialist for finger injury

Wilson hasn't missed a start (149 straight) since his rookie campaign in 2012, but that streak now looks in serious jeopardy.

49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo ruled out; Trey Lance to start at Cardinals

It looks decreasingly likely that Garoppolo will be able to play on Sunday. 

Former NBA star J.R. Smith to make North Carolina A&T golf debut

Two-time NBA champion and former professional basketball star guard J.R. Smith officially traded in his gym shorts for golf clubs this summer.

Report: Broncos' Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) expected to play vs. Steelers

Bridgewater ranks seventh among all eligible signal-callers with a 110.6 passer rating and fifth with a 65.5 total QBR and 72.1 completion percentage.

Vikings Pro Bowl RB Dalvin Cook practices, questionable vs. Lions

Cook said earlier in the week that he was willing to play "through pain" and that he didn't feel any more injured coming off last Sunday's loss to the Cleveland Browns.

LSU football lifts COVID-19 entrance protocols

Practically all virus-related restrictions for attending games are eliminated. Fans under the age of 12 no longer have to wear masks in outdoor spaces, but guests must still wear face coverings in the indoor portions of Tiger Stadium.

UConn interim coach Lou Spanos, four others positive for COVID-19

Five members of the UConn Huskies football program have tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Saturday's game against UMass.