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

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June 28, 2021 | Philadelphia 76ers

76ers' Ben Simmons confirms he's skipping Olympics

Simmons will focus on skill development this offseason.

June 28, 2021 | New York Knicks

Knicks' Julius Randle almost made Team USA for Tokyo Olympics?

Randle was ultimately left off the roster in favor of Kevin Love.

June 28, 2021 | Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy not 'frustrated' over lack of head coach job

It's believed the NFL will eventually mandate that coaching hires cannot happen during an offseason until after a Super Bowl is played, which would give successful candidates such as Bieniemy time to prepare for a championship game and then go on interviews that could lead to job offers.

June 28, 2021 | NFL

Bruce Smith says Bills teams of 1990s had at least one gay player

He added that Carl Nassib coming out is a major step for the NFL and toward making such proclamations unnecessary in the future.

June 28, 2021 | WNBA

99 percent of WNBA players are fully vaccinated against COVID-19

No players have tested positive for the virus since the regular season started on May 14.

June 28, 2021 | NFL

Derek Carr to recruit Pro Bowl WR Davante Adams to Raiders?

It sounds like Carr will push hard if Adams elects for free agency.

June 28, 2021 | NHL

Kraken, Panthers to share AHL's Charlotte Checkers next season

Seattle's Palm Springs AHL franchise won't begin play until the fall of 2022 due to arena construction delays.

June 28, 2021 | NFL

Leonard Fournette couldn't believe Jaguars cut him

Before running back Leonard Fournette joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers late last summer and went on to earn a Super Bowl ring, he was cut by the Jacksonville

June 28, 2021 | NFL

Bears, Dolphins plan for joint practices in August

The Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins will get a good look at each other before they face off in a preseason game on Aug. 14.

June 28, 2021 | Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens' Joel Armia game-time decision for Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

Armia has been cleared and is taking a private plane to Tampa.

June 28, 2021 | Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland's Josh Naylor has closed fracture and ankle dislocation

Cleveland Indians outfielder Josh Naylor went down with a horrific leg injury during Sunday's game at the Minnesota Twins.

June 25, 2021 | Los Angeles Clippers

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard out for Game 4 vs. Suns with knee injury

Leonard did not travel to Phoenix for the opening two matchups of the series and is reportedly dealing with an ACL setback that has put the remainder of his playoffs in jeopardy.

June 25, 2021 | Phoenix Mercury

Mercury guard Diana Taurasi cleared to return Sunday vs. Sparks

The Mercury confirmed Friday that Taurasi has been cleared to return for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Sparks after missing the past month with a fractured sternum.

June 25, 2021 | NFL

OT Morgan Moses signs one-year, $3.6M deal with Jets

Moses started every game for Washington from 2015 through 2020, and he instantly improves a Jets offensive line now tasked with keeping Zach Wilson upright.

June 25, 2021 | NHL

Canadiens vs. Lightning Stanley Cup Final schedule is set

The Montreal Canadiens will take on the Lightning beginning Monday, June 28.

June 25, 2021 | MLB

Phillies' Aaron Nola ties Tom Seaver with 10 consecutive strikeouts

Nola doubled later in the game to drive in the first run of the game.

June 25, 2021 | Soccer

Belgium's Romelu Lukaku inspired by Michael Jordan, 'The Last Dance'

Lukaku made headlines earlier in the tournament when he confirmed players from Belgium and Denmark would pause in the 10th minute of their Euro 2020 match to honor Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen, Lukaku's teammate at Serie A club Inter Milan, who suffered cardiac arrest and nearly died in Denmark's tournament opener against Finland.