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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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John Lynch hints Jimmy Garoppolo, Trey Lance will both play for 49ers this season

The 49ers appear to be sticking with Jimmy Garoppolo for now, but it sounds like Trey Lance will find the field even if Garoppolo holds down the QB1 spot. 

Mountain West to force forfeits for teams unable to play due to COVID-19

Add the Mountain West Conference to the list of leagues not intending to shift or delay schedules during fall seasons because of issues related to the coronavirus.

NBA says most non-playing staff must be vaccinated against COVID-19

The NBA informed teams of widespread vaccination requirements for staff. 

Police Scotland arrest two men charged with racist abuse toward Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi

A video posted on social media last Sunday showed individuals wearing Rangers shirts singing at least one racist song and making offensive eye gestures about Furuhashi.

Notre Dame football won't require masks, COVID-19 vaccinations to attend home games

The University of Notre Dame is requiring that all students returning to campus be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 but that won't be the case for people attending home football games. 

Dodgers SP Trevor Bauer's administrative leave extended through Sept. 3

It was reported in late July a "majority" of Bauer's Los Angeles teammates don't want him back with the club this season regardless of the outcomes of investigations in the allegations he faces.

Browns QB Baker Mayfield to make preseason debut vs. Falcons

Mayfield sat out exhibition wins over the Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Giants.

Cristiano Ronaldo bids farewell to Juventus; could make Manchester United re-debut Sept. 11

Ronaldo joined the Italian giants from Real Madrid in the summer of 2018 and went on to guide Juventus to a pair of Serie A titles.

Cardinals-Saints preseason finale pushed up due to Tropical Storm Ida

The start time has moved up seven hours to accommodate preparations for potential impacts from Tropical Storm Ida. 

Tropical Storm Ida could impact Cardinals-Saints preseason finale

According to experts from The Weather Channel, Tropical Storm Ida could make landfall on the northern United States Gulf Coast as a major hurricane at some point Sunday night.

Did NFL want mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for players?

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio noted on Wednesday that Cleveland Browns center and NFL Players Association president JC Tretter claimed during an appearance

Giants RB Saquon Barkley participates in live drills

New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley continues to inch toward possibly playing in the regular-season opener versus the Denver Broncos on Sept. 12. 

Phillies' Rhys Hoskins to have season-ending abdomen surgery

Hoskins will miss the remainder of the campaign because he requires surgery to repair a tear in his lower abdomen.

Report: Cristiano Ronaldo asks to leave Juventus; Manchester City deal imminent?

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially asked to leave the Italian Serie A giants and be sold before the summer transfer window closes this coming Tuesday. 

Patriots' Brian Hoyer offers high praise for rookie QB Mac Jones

Third-string quarterback Brian Hoyer likes what he sees in rookie Mac Jones.

Cowboys' Dak Prescott not on any 'pitch count'

It's believed Dak is still on track to start when the Cowboys open the regular season at the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 9. 

Phoenix Suns' 'Aztec' uniform concept proves controversial?

Some questioned if the Aztecs were ever located near where the Suns call home. Following such backlash, the club responded via multiple tweets.

Pac-12 will not pursue expansion 'at this time'

The Pac-12, Big Ten and ACC officially announced on Tuesday they had formed an anticipated "alliance" that, among other things, will allow them to create

Reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers vaccinated against COVID-19

"It's a personal decision. It's an interesting issue," Rodgers explained while adding he won't criticize teammates who still haven't gotten one of the available vaccines. 

Real Madrid offer €180 million to Paris Saint-Germain for Kylian Mbappe

Real Madrid have seemingly received the message that Paris Saint-Germain will not sell young forward Kylian Mbappe at a discount.

Sean Couturier signs eight-year, $62 million extension with Flyers

Couturier finished the 2020-21 regular season second on the Flyers with 18 goals, fourth with 41 points, and first with 0.91 points per game across 45 contests.

Patriots HC Bill Belichick offers no new information on Cam Newton absence

It's unknown if either Newton or Jones can "win" the gig via performances in Sunday's preseason finale against the Giants. 

Manchester City suspend Benjamin Mendy following rape, sexual assault charges

The 27-year-old is due to appear in court on Friday related to charges linked with alleged incidents said to have happened between October of last year and some point earlier this month.

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly close to reaching deal with Manchester City

Ronaldo is a five-time Ballon d'Or winner and still widely perceived as one of the world's top goal-scorers even though he'll turn 37 in February.

Patriots' Mac Jones shines in Cam Newton's absence during practice with Giants

Jones completed 35 of 40 passes in 11-on-11 and 7-on-7 drills against the Big Blue defense. He hit on 18 straight passes during his hottest portion of the session.