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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

Buccaneers' Tom Brady open to playing past 2022 season?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has long said he wants to continue playing in the NFL through his 45th birthday. 

Inter Milan cancel preseason USA tour after Arsenal encounter COVID-19 issues

The winners of Arsenal-Inter were set to play the victors of a contest between Everton and Millonarios. Everton confirmed earlier on Wednesday they're still heading to Florida.

Orioles' Keegan Akin, Anthony Santander placed on COVID-19 IL

Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde learned about the club's coronavirus-related setbacks late Tuesday night.

ACC unsure if football teams could forfeit if unable to play due to COVID-19

The ACC's medical advisory group is expected to meet in the coming weeks to discuss protocols that could potentially lead to a team being unable to play during a week of the season.

Nick Saban: Alabama 'pretty close to 90%' COVID-19 vaccination threshold

While the legendary coach explained receiving one of the shots is a personal decision for his players, he added the vaccines are the best way to ensure his team can take the field for each scheduled game.

Mets to pursue a starting pitcher ahead of trade deadline?

Mets GM Zac Scott confirmed during a podcast appearance that he's shopping for a starting pitcher ahead of the July 30 trade deadline. 

Cardinals want WR Larry Fitzgerald back if he wants to play?

Fitzgerald recorded 54 receptions for 409 yards and a touchdown in 13 games with the Cardinals last season. 

Son of Andy Pettitte agrees to terms with Derek Jeter's Marlins

Jared Pettitte pitched for Dallas Baptist University this past season and, according to the school's website, accumulated a 5.81 ERA across 13 games and 26.1 innings.

Angels' Mike Trout completes drills, but return from calf strain still unknown

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout is inching toward his return from the right calf strain that's kept him sidelined since May 17.

Deion Sanders walks out of press event after being called 'Deion'

In the end, Sanders got people talking about Jackson State football on July 20, which may be a win in itself for the coach. 

Nationals' Starlin Castro done for season after alleged domestic violence incident?

Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro was placed on paid administrative leave last week following an alleged domestic violence incident and hasn't been with the team since.

Personal trainer says Tom Brady will play at least two more seasons

Brady initally said he wanted to play until he was 50. But he might have to alter that goal.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom could return from IL soon?

New York Mets ace and two-time National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom hasn't taken the bump since before the All-Star break and landed on the

Tigers' Spencer Turnbull to have Tommy John surgery

Because of the timetable for recovering from this procedure, Turnbull will certainly miss the rest of this season and will likely be out through at least the bulk of next summer. 

No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence will be 'full-go' for Jaguars training camp

Lawrence dealt with a lingering hamstring issue during last month's mandatory minicamp.

Arsenal cancel preseason USA tour due to COVID-19 cases

Inter Milan on July 25. The winner of that match would've played against the winners of Everton and Millonarios in the Florida Cup final on July 28.

Tom Brady jokes with President Joe Biden about election, being 'Sleepy Tom'

Brady and other members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visited the White House Tuesday to be honored as Super Bowl champions.

Broncos' QB competition between Teddy Bridgewater, Drew Lock could last all preseason?

Fangio remarked on June 7 it was "too early" to make any conclusions following what he'd seen from his signal-callers at that time, and he previously insisted the competition would be "a 50-50 proposition" through the summer.

U.S. Open Cup canceled for second straight year due to COVID-19

The 2022 Open Cup Final is tentatively planned for either Sept. 6-7 or 13-14.

WR Tyler Lockett: Russell Wilson is staying with Seahawks

Any supposed drama between one-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson and others within the organization is now in the past, or at least that's what those involved would have outsiders believe.

Orioles ace John Means to return Tuesday at Rays

Baltimore Orioles ace John Means hasn't taken the bump for an MLB start since June 5 because of left shoulder soreness that prematurely ended an appearance against the Cleveland Indians.  

Dodgers' Gavin Lux on IL with hamstring strain

The Dodgers head into Monday's matchup against the first-place San Francisco Giants at 58-36, only one game back of the Giants in the National League West standings. 

Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore open to one-year jump in salary?

He is in the final year of his contract and recently said he wants to be paid what he believes he's worth.