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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

Roger Federer crashes out of Wimbledon with historic loss to Hubert Hurkacz

Federer lost 3-6, 6-7 (4-7), 0-6, the first time he's ever lost a set 6-0 at Wimbledon.

XFL-CFL partnership off, XFL targeting 2023 return

The XFL prematurely ended its 2020 season because of the pandemic, and WWE chairman Vince McMahon sold the league to Dany Garcia, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and RedBird Capital Partners for a reported $15 million.

White Sox's Yasmani Grandal out four to six weeks with torn knee tendon

It was a bit of bad news for the Central-leading White Sox. 

Cleveland signs two-time All-Star Wilson Ramos

Ramos could potentially provide some depth for the club as they battle for a playoff spot. 

Sha'Carri Richardson off U.S. relay team, out of Tokyo Olympics

The World Anti-Doping Agency and the United States Anti-Doping Agency ban marijuana use during in-competition periods.

Patriots QB Mac Jones signs rookie contract

According to Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk, Zach Wilson of the New York Jets and Trey Lance of the San Francisco 49ers are now the only signal-callers taken in the first round of this year's draft who haven't yet signed their rookie deals.

'Zero chance' Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final to be postponed despite tropical storm?

Legitimate and understandable concerns arose earlier in the day that Wednesday's Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa

Navy's Cameron Kinley granted permission to attend Bucs camp

Kinley, who is in the Navy, has been granted permission to attend Bucs camp. 

No NFL players opted out for 2021 season?

As of June 25, 65% of players had reportedly received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot, and teams are hoping numbers for fully vaccinated personnel will increase before training camp sessions open later this month.

Ricky Williams believes he'd be in Hall of Fame if not for marijuana-related bans

Despite this belief, Williams is content with his path. 

A's slugger Matt Olson to compete in 2021 Home Run Derby

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson will celebrate his first All-Star appearance in style, joining in the Home Run Derby festivities as well. 

Mets help model Mallory Edens locate missing dog

Edens later admitted she grew up rooting for the New York Yankees but added she's now true to the orange and blue moving forward.

Matiss Kivlenieks' fatal accident occurred at Blue Jackets' goaltending coach's home

Kivlenieks was at the home of Columbus goaltending coach Manny Legace in Novi, Mich., to celebrate the wedding of Legace's daughter and the holiday weekend when the fireworks accident occurred Sunday.

2019 first-round pick N'Keal Harry requests trade from Patriots

Harry likely won't be worth much on the market, but the Patriots nevertheless would do well to recover any asset for his services instead of cutting him ahead of Week 1 of the upcoming campaign. 

Report: Aaron Rodgers hasn’t yet gathered with Packers receivers

It's unknown if the 37-year-old still signed through 2023 will report for the start of training camp later this month.

Emma Raducanu addresses shocking Wimbledon retirement

Raducanu dropped the first set versus Tomljanovic and was down 0-3 in the second when she called for a medical timeout.

Christian Eriksen, heroic paramedics invited to Euro 2020 final

Eriksen, 29, was resuscitated via CPR and a defibrillator on the pitch during the June 12 fixture, and he later underwent successful surgery to have a defibrillator implanted before he left the hospital.

Mets' Carlos Carrasco to make season debut before end of July?

Carrasco joined the Mets via a January trade with Cleveland but has yet to play for N.Y.

Dodgers ace Trevor Bauer to be out through at least All-Star break?

He has denied any wrongdoing per a statement released by his attorney but did not appeal being placed on leave.

John McEnroe criticized for comments about Emma Raducanu

Raducanu lost the first set and was trailing 0-3 in the second when she called for a medical timeout after she appeared to be hyperventilating.

Cubs sign catcher Robinson Chirinos to one-year contract

In a corresponding roster move, the Cubs designated fellow catcher Taylor Gushue for assignment. 

Former NFL QB Johnny Manziel opens up about mental health struggles

Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel co-hosts the "Ball Don't Lie" podcast and recently discussed his mental health struggles over what he says are the "last six or seven years" of his life.

Emma Raducanu retires from Wimbledon with breathing issues

Raducanu was the last British player in the women's and men's singles tournaments before Monday's developments. She's ranked No. 338 in the world. 

Chip Hale leaves Detroit Tigers to coach Arizona Wildcats

He was a bench coach for the Washington Nationals from 2018-20 before accepting the Detroit job.