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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

WR Larry Fitzgerald hasn't decided if he'll retire or play in 2021

Across 13 games last season, Fitzgerald tallied 54 receptions for 409 yards and a touchdown.

Report: 95 percent of Broncos players have had at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have some competition in the race to have the most players vaccinated against COVID-19 before training camp sessions open later this month.

MLS 'approaching' 95 percent of players being vaccinated against COVID-19?

In late June, the WNBA announced that 99% of its players were considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at that time. Major League Soccer isn't quite there yet, but the North American top-flight is pretty close to matching that figure. 

Suns' Torrey Craig day-to-day, has no structural damage in knee

The Phoenix Suns received some good news ahead of the weekend.

Bears WR Allen Robinson reportedly 'unlikely' to sign extension before July 15 deadline

One shouldn't feel too badly for the 27-year-old one-time Pro Bowler, as he is set to make $17.98 million on the tag for the 2021 season. 

Novak Djokovic one Wimbledon win away from record-tying 20th Grand Slam

Djokovic toppled Denis Shapovalov 7-6 (7-3), 7-5, 7-5 in Friday's Wimbledon semifinal to book a Sunday meeting with Matteo Berrettini in the final at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

Devils re-sign defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler to two-year, $2.25M deal

The Devils acquired Siegenthaler from the Washington Capitals in April for the Arizona Coyotes' conditional third-round pick in this year's draft that was acquired in the December 2019 Taylor Hall trade.

Could CFL's Toronto Argonauts join XFL for 2023?

Both the Canadian Football League and XFL announced earlier this week that talks of a potential partnership between the organizations are off for the foreseeable future.

Fan ejected for taking club from Rory McIlroy at Scottish Open

Spectators are meant to, for lack of a better word, spectate and not at all participate or interfere in professional sporting events.

Zinedine Zidane to wait for France national team job?

Zidane guided Real to three consecutive Champions League titles from 2016-18 and two league titles during a pair of stints with Los Blancos but left the club a second time in May.

Broncos' Kendall Hinton has wristband from notorious start displayed at Hall of Fame

The Broncos were forced to start undrafted rookie practice squad wide receiver Kendall Hinton at quarterback when all of the standard signal-callers on Denver's roster were unavailable due to COVID protocols.

Travis Dermott signs two-year deal with Maple Leafs

The deal doesn't necessarily guarantee that Dermott will be in Toronto next season. 

Three USA Select Team players out of training camp due to protocols

Charlotte Hornets players Miles Bridges and P.J. Washington along with Immanuel Quickley of the New York Knicks were all absent from Thursday's practice at UNLV. 

Cleveland activates Zach Plesac from IL to pitch vs. Royals

Plesac suffered a reported freak non-displaced fracture in his right thumb while "aggressively ripping off his shirt" following a poor outing.

Saints were committed to Drew Brees for 2020 despite Tom Brady links

ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeff Darlington raised eyes when they reported in September that the New Orleans Saints viewed Tom Brady as a backup option for the 2020 season if future Hall of Famer Drew Brees retired following the 2019 campaign.

Diego Simeone signs Atletico Madrid extension through 2024

Simeone first joined Atletico in December 2011 and is the winningest coach in the club's history with 316 victories.

Giants RB Saquon Barkley still noncommittal about return from torn ACL

Jordan Raanan of ESPN wrote in June that Barkley may not face live defenses until October, and there is currently no indication he'll be in the lineup for the season opener against the Denver Broncos. 

Dodgers ace Trevor Bauer's administrative leave extended amid assault allegations

Bauer remains under investigation by the Pasadena Police Department and MLB, and it's been speculated he'll stay on paid leave at least until the police investigation concludes. 

Patrick Mahomes: 'Still early' to compare him to Tom Brady

It currently seems a certainty Mahomes and company will play on another Super Bowl Sunday and soon, but Brady's successes combined with his longevity are why he's considered the G.O.A.T. by so many.

Nets star James Harden briefly detained by Paris police

Harden reportedly was on the street as a car was stopped because police smelled cannabis, which is illegal in France.

Marlins exercise option on manager Don Mattingly

Mattingly holds the record for most career wins as a Miami manager, and he earned National League Manager of the Year honors for the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign.

Astros' Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve skipping All-Star Game

Add Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa and second baseman Jose Altuve to what will likely be a growing list of players skipping this year's MLB All-Star Game.