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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July 20, 2021 | Los Angeles Angels

Angels' Mike Trout completes drills, but return from calf strain still unknown

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout is inching toward his return from the right calf strain that's kept him sidelined since May 17.

July 20, 2021 | College Football

Deion Sanders walks out of press event after being called 'Deion'

In the end, Sanders got people talking about Jackson State football on July 20, which may be a win in itself for the coach.

July 20, 2021 | Washington Nationals

Nationals' Starlin Castro done for season after alleged domestic violence incident?

Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro was placed on paid administrative leave last week following an alleged domestic violence incident and hasn't been with the team since.

July 20, 2021 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Personal trainer says Tom Brady will play at least two more seasons

Brady initally said he wanted to play until he was 50. But he might have to alter that goal.

July 20, 2021 | New York Mets

Mets ace Jacob deGrom could return from IL soon?

New York Mets ace and two-time National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom hasn't taken the bump since before the All-Star break and landed on the

July 20, 2021 | Detroit Tigers

Tigers' Spencer Turnbull to have Tommy John surgery

Because of the timetable for recovering from this procedure, Turnbull will certainly miss the rest of this season and will likely be out through at least the bulk of next summer.

July 20, 2021 | Jacksonville Jaguars

No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence will be 'full-go' for Jaguars training camp

Lawrence dealt with a lingering hamstring issue during last month's mandatory minicamp.

July 20, 2021 | Arsenal FC

Arsenal cancel preseason USA tour due to COVID-19 cases

Inter Milan on July 25. The winner of that match would've played against the winners of Everton and Millonarios in the Florida Cup final on July 28.

July 20, 2021 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tom Brady jokes with President Joe Biden about election, being 'Sleepy Tom'

Brady and other members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visited the White House Tuesday to be honored as Super Bowl champions.

July 20, 2021 | Denver Broncos

Broncos' QB competition between Teddy Bridgewater, Drew Lock could last all preseason?

Fangio remarked on June 7 it was "too early" to make any conclusions following what he'd seen from his signal-callers at that time, and he previously insisted the competition would be "a 50-50 proposition" through the summer.

July 20, 2021 | Soccer

U.S. Open Cup canceled for second straight year due to COVID-19

The 2022 Open Cup Final is tentatively planned for either Sept. 6-7 or 13-14.

July 20, 2021 | Seattle Seahawks

WR Tyler Lockett: Russell Wilson is staying with Seahawks

Any supposed drama between one-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson and others within the organization is now in the past, or at least that's what those involved would have outsiders believe.

July 19, 2021 | Baltimore Orioles

Orioles ace John Means to return Tuesday at Rays

Baltimore Orioles ace John Means hasn't taken the bump for an MLB start since June 5 because of left shoulder soreness that prematurely ended an appearance against the Cleveland Indians.

July 19, 2021 | Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers' Gavin Lux on IL with hamstring strain

The Dodgers head into Monday's matchup against the first-place San Francisco Giants at 58-36, only one game back of the Giants in the National League West standings.

July 19, 2021 | New England Patriots

Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore open to one-year jump in salary?

He is in the final year of his contract and recently said he wants to be paid what he believes he's worth.

July 19, 2021 | New York Mets

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

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

July 19, 2021 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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.