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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

EXPERTISE:

NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Mets' Luis Rojas suspended two games following ejection vs. Pirates

He added that he's unapologetic about fighting for his players.

NFL to clamp down on hiding, faking injuries?

While the NFL hasn't yet publicly commented on the matter, the league has shown in the past that it will bring the hammer down to prevent organizations from failing to report such critical inside information that could potentially fall into the hands of gamblers who wish to infiltrate the sport. 

Zach LaVine doesn't fly to Tokyo Olympics due to protocols

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine did not travel with the Team USA basketball squad Monday to Tokyo for the upcoming Summer Olympics after being placed into health and safety protocols. 

Three-time Pro Bowler Melvin Ingram signs with Steelers

Three-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher Melvin Ingram left the Los Angeles Chargers via free agency after the 2020 season and now has a new football home.

Mets to target Kris Bryant, Jose Berrios ahead of trade deadline?

The Mets have seen their lead in the NL East shrink and may look for some big upgrades for the stretch push.

Peyton Manning, Eli Manning to headline alternate 'MNF' telecasts

Peyton Manning and Eli Manning are back in the NFL — sort of. 

Report: Yankees sign first-round pick Trey Sweeney

The New York Yankees have put pen to paper on a deal with who they hope will be their next great shortstop. 

Bills' Cole Beasley hits out at Michael Irvin over COVID-19 vaccine comments

Beasley took to social media to fire back at Irvin's comments. 

SEC commissioner: Football teams could forfeit if unable to play due to COVID-19

The conference expects teams to play as scheduled. 

Report: 'Nothing has really changed' with Texans star QB Deshaun Watson

Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson continues to face 22 lawsuits alleging acts of sexual assault and misconduct amid reports he wants to be traded.

Vikings DT Michael Pierce to miss start of training camp with calf injury?

Pierce is not expect to miss any game action. 

Drew Brees thinks both Taysom Hill, Jameis Winston will play for Saints this season

The Saints legend believes both quarterbacks will get playing time this season. 

Report: NHL to schedule Winter Olympics break

The NHL and International Olympic Committee haven't yet finalized an agreement to allow players to represent their countries in 2022 and 2026.

WR Ted Ginn Jr. retires after 14 NFL seasons

Ginn entered the NFL when the Miami Dolphins acquired him with the ninth overall pick of the 2007 draft.

Blue Jays returning to Toronto July 30

The Blue Jays were granted an exemption by the Canadian government needed to return home to Toronto.

Wizards reportedly expected to hire Wes Unseld Jr. as head coach

The Wizards are offering Denver Nuggets assistant Wes Unseld Jr. the job, perhaps as soon as this weekend.

Packers president Mark Murphy: No update on Aaron Rodgers situation

Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has insisted he's not trading his top player and asset whom he has signed through 2023.

Blazers' Damian Lillard denies he's on verge of requesting trade

Lillard's supermax extension kicks in only at the start of the upcoming campaign, and that could make it difficult for Portland to trade him before next summer at the earliest.

Phillies' Aaron Nola staying unvaccinated despite missing start due to COVID-19 protocol

Aaron Nola missed last Sunday's scheduled start at the Boston Red Sox because he was exposed to teammate Alec Bohm, who had tested positive for COVID-19. 

Six Yankees players test positive for COVID-19, out at least 10 days

Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters ahead of Friday's home game against the rival Boston Red Sox that all six players positive for the virus will miss a minimum of 10 days.

Bryson DeChambeau says he made a 'mistake' in trashing driver

While rival Brooks Koepka joked on Friday that he "loves" his driver, DeChambeau was left admitting that he used a poor choice of words. 

NFL not making pre-1982 sack stats official?

NFL record keepers will continue counting sacks for only 1982 and beyond.

Richard Sherman vows to get help following arrest incident

Free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman took to social media Friday to address his early Wednesday morning arrest at his wife's parents' home near Seattle that has left him facing five misdemeanor charges. 

Yankees cleared to host Red Sox Friday despite COVID-19 outbreak

New York is 46-43 and trails first-place Boston, 55-36, by eight games in the American League East standings.