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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

49ers rookie QB Trey Lance: Jimmy Garoppolo 'one of the best people I’ve been around'

Lance recently suggested he couldn't ask for a better mentor than Jimmy G.

Giannis Antetokounmpo making 'significant progress' in recovery from hyperextended knee

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo hasn't played since he hyperextended his left knee during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Marlins' Sixto Sanchez to have season-ending shoulder surgery

Sanchez was first diagnosed with inflammation in the back of his shoulder after throwing at the alternate training site in Jacksonville on March 31.

Roger Federer becomes oldest man to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals in Open Era

Federer defeated Lorenzo Sonego 7-5, 6-4, 6-2 to advance.

MLS issues no punishment over alleged racial abuse in Portland-Minnesota match

Major League Soccer announced Monday that it is not issuing any punishment related to an alleged incident in the Portland-Minnesota match on June 26. 

Bengals' Darius Hodge arrested for alleged 2019 assault

Hodge was arrested Sunday for the 2019 incident. 

Ricky Williams defends Sha'Carri Richardson over marijuana-related ban

Williams had his own issues with marijuana during his NFL career. 

Novak Djokovic becomes fifth player to reach 50 Grand Slam quarterfinals

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal currently share the men's record of 20 career Grand Slam titles, one ahead of Djokovic.

England to permit full capacity crowds July 19

It's great news for soccer fans as the Premier League season approaches. 

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. scratched again due to back issue

Star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was scratched from Thursday's home game against the Mets because of mid-back tightness.

Report: Jaguars fined for contact violation during OTAs

Eyes were raised when it was learned the Jaguars were fined $200,000, and Urban Meyer was hit for $100,000. Now we know why.

Dolphins not close to signing TE Mike Gesicki to extension?

The Miami Dolphins may not be sold on paying tight end Mike Gesicki past the upcoming season.

Raptors' Jalen Harris banned from NBA for one year for violating anti-drug program

Harris, who just completed his rookie season, can apply for reinstatement next summer.

Dodgers ace Trevor Bauer to pitch Sunday despite assault allegations

The Dodgers plan to send Bauer to the mound for his next scheduled start. 

Jaguars, Cowboys, 49ers fined for OTA violations

Urban Meyer earned his first fine as an NFL head coach. Additionally, the Jaguars were hit with a $200,000 fine, while both the Cowboys and 49ers received $100,000 punishments. 

Patriots QB Cam Newton working out with WR Jakobi Meyers, TE Jonnu Smith

Newton recently said that he "feeds off" criticism he sees and hears but apparently realizes he'll need to do more if he wants to remain the starter in New England.

Owner Hal Steinbrenner on Yankees' struggles: 'Majority of the responsibility lies with the players'

Steinbrenner added he believes the squad that left spring training was good enough to compete for more than just a winning record. 

Roger Federer becomes oldest man in 46 years to reach third round of Wimbledon

Federer turns 40 in early August and booked a third-round meeting with Great Britain's Cameron Norrie via his Thursday victory.

Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons: Broncos 'really close' to contending

Simmons hopes to be a cornerstone for what becomes a championship roster.

Giants TE Kyle Rudolph expects to be ready for Week 1 after foot surgery

The New York Giants signed two-time Pro Bowl tight end Kyle Rudolph early in free agency but then learned he required surgery to repair a previously undiagnosed foot problem.

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo out for Game 5 vs. Hawks with hyperextended knee

Antetokounmpo went down with over seven minutes to play in the third quarter of Game 4 after he contested an alley-oop attempt and landed awkwardly.

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner confident in Aaron Boone, Brian Cashman

Earlier this week, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman offered a fresh vote of confidence for manager Aaron Boone. The owner did the same for both Cashman and Boone.

New Tottenham manager to try to convince Harry Kane to stay?

It was reported that Kane informed Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy of his desire to leave the club this summer to pursue titles elsewhere, but Nuno understandably will want to at least try to change the mind of the three-time EPL Golden Boot winner.

Nationals' Trea Turner ties record with third career cycle

Turner notched his other cycles against the Colorado Rockies on April 25, 2017, and July 23, 2019.