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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June 30, 2021 | Indianapolis Colts

Colts GM Chris Ballard encourages players to get vaccinated against COVID-19

Ballard also noted the Colts have followed in the footsteps of other teams and had medical experts speak with players about the safety of the shots.

June 30, 2021 | Philadelphia 76ers

NBA team executive: 76ers' Ben Simmons is 'so broken right now'

The latest trade speculation involving Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard included an unnamed individual taking somewhat of a shot at much-maligned Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons.

June 30, 2021 | Chicago Cubs

Cubs catcher Jose Lobaton on 60-day IL with shoulder sprain

Lobaton was visibly in quite a bit of pain shortly after the play, and Cubs manager David Ross told reporters Tuesday night the injury was "pretty serious."

June 30, 2021 | Tennessee Titans

Titans' Bud Dupree says coaches will decide when he returns from torn ACL

Dupree signed with the Tennessee Titans in March on a five-year agreement that could be worth up to $82.5 million, largely because he tallied 19.5 sacks across his last 27 regular-season games.

June 30, 2021 | Los Angeles Lakers

Jerry Colangelo: LeBron James likely done playing in Olympics

James didn't play in the 2016 Summer Games, and he opted out of the upcoming tournament.

June 30, 2021 | Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning's Alex Killorn out for Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final vs. Canadiens

Killorn is tied for second on the Lightning with eight goals and is fourth with 17 points in postseason play.

June 29, 2021 | Tennis

Serena Williams 'heartbroken' after injury forces her out of Wimbledon

Williams previously confirmed she isn't playing at the Tokyo Olympics, and her status for this summer's U.S. Open is obviously in question following Tuesday's events.

June 29, 2021 | Brooklyn Nets

Nets assistant Jacque Vaughn staying with Brooklyn for next season

Brooklyn Nets assistant coach Jacque Vaughn won't be joining the New Orleans Pelicans or any other franchise this summer.

June 29, 2021 | New York Yankees

Yankees GM Brian Cashman gives Aaron Boone another vote of confidence

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman found himself defending manager Aaron Boone in April following the team's 5-10 start to a campaign that hasn't yet gotten out of hand.

June 29, 2021 | San Francisco Giants

Giants RHP Gregory Santos suspended 80 games for PED use

The 21-year-old tallied a 1-1 record with a 5.17 ERA in 14 relief appearances for the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, and he surrendered six runs and three home runs in his three MLB relief opportunities this spring before he was sent down.

June 29, 2021 | Tennis

Roger Federer 'lucky' Wimbledon opponent withdrew with injury

He will face France's Richard Gasquet in the second round.

June 29, 2021 | Washington Commanders

Washington's Jon Bostic suggests offense is already better with QB Ryan Fitzpatrick

Fitzpatrick is Washington's QB1 until further notice or unless the club makes a shocking splash for a star such as disgruntled Green Bay Packers starter Aaron Rodgers.

June 29, 2021 | Portland Trail Blazers

Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard not considering trade demand?

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard raised eyebrows earlier this month after the club's elimination from the playoffs after he responded, "I

June 29, 2021 | Baltimore Orioles

Orioles' Trey Mancini confirms he will compete in 2021 Home Run Derby

The 29-year-old missed the entire pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign after he was diagnosed with colon cancer but officially returned to the big-league club in April and was greeted with multiple standing ovations.

June 29, 2021 | Los Angeles Rams

Rams four-time Pro Bowl LT Andrew Whitworth to retire after 2021 NFL season?

Whitworth turns 40 years old in December and realizes he's coming to the end of the road.

June 29, 2021 | Tennis

Serena Williams pulls out of Wimbledon due to injury

Serena Williams' pursuit of a 24th Grand Slam title will have to wait.

June 29, 2021 | Indianapolis Colts

Colts cleared for full capacity at 2021 games, joining rest of league

The Colts said they "will continue to be vigilant about keeping fans safe and healthy, but most in-stadium protocols from last season will be relaxed or eliminated."

June 29, 2021 | Buffalo Sabres

Don Granato officially named head coach of Sabres

Granato first joined the organization as an assistant ahead of the 2019-20 season and was elevated to the role of interim head coach after Buffalo parted ways with Ralph Krueger on March 17 this year.