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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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NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Kings' Davion Mitchell, Nets' Cam Thomas named co-MVPs of NBA Summer League

Mitchell averaged 10.8 points, 5.8 assists, and 1.4 rebounds per contest while shooting 47.1% from three-point land and 42.3% overall from the field.

Bears' Andy Dalton on competition with Justin Fields: 'Right now it’s my time'

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback and first-round draft pick Justin Fields impressed many during this past Saturday's preseason debut against the Miami Dolphins.

Mike McCarthy: Dak Prescott 'probably won't play' in preseason

As of last week, the plan was for Prescott to take the field for this Saturday's matchup against the Houston Texans. It appears, however, the situation has changed. 

Dominic Thiem out for U.S. Open, rest of year with wrist injury

Thiem suffered the initial injury while facing Adrian Mannarino in the Mallorca Open in June. Later that month, he confirmed he would need to wear a wrist splint for at least five weeks.

Big 12 to force forfeits for teams unable to field squads due to COVID-19, other issues

While a matchup can be forfeited at any time before kickoff, the Big 12 wants programs to make such a decision before a visiting team travels for what ultimately becomes a scrapped game.

Patrick Cantlay to use Tiger Woods' caddie at Northern Trust

Patrick Cantlay's caddie, Matt Minister, is currently unavailable because of COVID-19, so Cantlay called a familiar name ahead of this week's Northern Trust tournament. 

QB Jake Dolegala re-signing with Packers

The Green Bay Packers need some quarterback depth with backup Jordan Love dealing with a shoulder injury and starter Aaron Rodgers not playing in preseason games.

Panthers mandate masks for indoor areas of Bank of America Stadium

Add the Carolina Panthers to the growing list of NFL teams requiring fans to wear proper face coverings in indoor areas of stadiums.  "The Carolina Panthers

Blue Jays' George Springer on IL with left knee sprain

He's missed time with a strained left oblique muscle, a right quadriceps strain and now a knee issue.

49ers waive 2018 first-round pick Josh Rosen

Rosen was always destined to sit third, at absolute best, on the San  Francisco depth chart behind Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo, and the 24-year-old failed to impress against the Kansas City Chiefs this past Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo: 'My story at Real Madrid has been written'

It was recently rumored Ronaldo could complete a surprise move to Paris Saint-Germain to team up with on-the-pitch rival Lionel Messi and Neymar if the Ligue 1 side sells Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid this month.

Texans' Deshaun Watson misses practice again but isn't injured

Watson will likely be made ineligible to play for any team via the commissioner's exempt list if he's indicted.

Jaguars released Tim Tebow because of lack of special teams experience?

Urban Meyer told reporters Tuesday that Tebow's inability to help the special teams portion of Jacksonville's roster cost him his chance at a comeback. 

Cardinals' Chandler Jones to miss Friday's game vs. Chiefs

Jones sitting Friday night out isn't alarming on its own, as plenty of veterans are held out of preseason games to avoid injuries and wear and tear that comes with facing any opponent, even in exhibition contests.

Colts four-time Pro Bowl WR T.Y. Hilton impressed with QB Jacob Eason

Hilton, who signed a one-year contract to stay with the Colts in March, likes what he's thus far seen from Eason.

Nevada football practicing at Stanford because of wildfires

Unlike many programs, Nevada does not have its own indoor practice facility or access to any similar local venue.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti shoots down Cristiano Ronaldo reunion talk

It does not sound like Ronaldo is going anywhere.

Nets-Lakers showdown highlights Christmas Day NBA schedule

Traditionally, the NBA had dominated television ratings on Christmas Day as it pertains to sports content via a slate of games occurring throughout the afternoon and evening hours.

Giants co-owner John Mara wanted mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for NFL players

Mara added the Giants aren't following in the footsteps of the Raiders and requiring fans prove they are vaccinated to attend home games, but he didn't entirely rule the notion out. 

Yankees activate Gary Sanchez, Jordan Montgomery off COVID-19 injured list

Montgomery hit the IL Aug. 3, while Sanchez reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus on Aug. 5.

Man charged with sending racist message linked to Euro 2020 final

Last week, the Premier League vowed to issue lifetime bans to individuals who racially abuse others either in football stadiums or online.

Report: Texans' Deshaun Watson missed practice for treatment

Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson missed practice sessions earlier this month due to what were reported to be ankle and calf injuries, and Watson was again missing Monday.

Patriots' Mac Jones wearing protective brace on left knee

Patriots ookie signal-caller Mac Jones was seen sporting a protective brace on his left knee coming off last Thursday's impressive debut against the Washington Football Team. 

Report: Paris Saint-Germain not buying Cristiano Ronaldo; don't want to sell Kylian Mbappe

The pairing that would figuratively set the footballing world on fire may remain only a thing of fantasies and versions of "FIFA" video games.

Reds All-Star OF Jesse Winker goes on IL with intercostal strain

In a corresponding roster move, Cincinnati recalled infielder Jose Barrero from Triple-A Louisville.