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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

Cleveland's Aaron Civale out four to five weeks with sprained finger

On Wednesday, Cleveland confirmed Civale will miss at least a month of action with a sprained middle finger on his throwing hand.

Mets' Marcus Stroman 'optimistic' about making next start after injury scare

Stroman is listed day-to-day and is not expected to land on the injured list.

Phillies' Dave Dombrowski defends Joe Girardi over 'con artist' comment

Joe Girardi had Washington ace Max Scherzer checked for foreign substances multiple times, Mike Rizzo called Girardi a "con artist" during a radio interview for, in his opinion, deliberately trying to throw Scherzer off his game via a new and controversial MLB rule. 

Pro Bowl WR Davante Adams again hints he could leave Packers after 2021 season

The 28-year-old recently told Fox News Rodgers' future could impact his own down the road. 

Arlington Park property approved for future Bears stadium

There continue to be signs the Chicago Bears are at least eyeing a potential move to Arlington Heights and approximately 30 miles away from Soldier Field.  According to the Chicago Tribune (h/t Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk), local officials have approved the Arlington Park property to eventually house a new football stadium.

Falcons head coach Arthur Smith: Julio Jones trade to Titans 'a win-win'

Smith found himself defending the trade that removed $15.3 million in salary-cap space from the books while recently speaking on Cris Collinsworth's podcast. 

Manchester City may wait one year to sign Tottenham's Harry Kane?

It appears the saga involving Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane and Manchester City may drag on beyond the summer transfer window. 

Browns' Baker Mayfield to sign contract extension soon?

Mayfield is already the best signal-caller to feature for the Browns since the franchise returned to the NFL in 1999, and his worth will only increase.

Mets' Marcus Stroman day-to-day, MRI on hip clean

While Stroman is considered day-to-day, it's unknown if he'll be able to make his next scheduled start. He holds a 6-5 record with a 2.32 ERA over 85.1 innings of work this season. 

Giants RB Saquon Barkley sprinting, cutting in workout video

New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley continues to recover from the torn ACL he suffered on Sept. 20 of last year and has given fans a brief glimpse of the process.

Ravens to welcome fans to 12 training camp practices

On Tuesday, the Baltimore Ravens announced that they will open 12 free training camp practices up to roughly 1,000 fans per day at their facility in Owings Mills between July 28 and Aug. 16.

Cleveland's Aaron Civale to miss time with finger injury

Add the Cleveland Indians to the growing list of MLB clubs dealing with multiple pitching-related injury setbacks in the early days of summer.

Raiders president: 'We're very proud' of Carl Nassib

Add Las Vegas Raiders team president Marc Badain to the growing list of individuals who have verbally supported defensive end Carl Nassib since Nassib

Mets' Joey Lucchesi to have Tommy John surgery

He suffered the setback in Friday's game against the Washington Nationals. He ends the year at 1-4 with a 4.46 ERA.

Raiders' Carl Nassib has highest-selling jersey since coming out as openly gay

Nassib is now responsible for the top-selling NFL jersey across the Fanatics network since making his announcement. 

Blue Jays' George Springer returns from quad strain, to bat fifth at Marlins

He's hitting .200 with two home runs and three RBI in his limited action this year. 

Nationals activate Max Scherzer, add Kyle Finnegan to IL

Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, left a June 11 start against the San Francisco Giants after throwing only 12 pitches because of a groin injury.

Cardinals' James Conner: Chase Edmonds and I 'can be one of the best' RB tandems in NFL

One-time Pro Bowl running back James Conner put pen to paper on a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals in March after ball-carrier Kenyan Drake

NFL matching donation from Raiders' Carl Nassib to The Trevor Project

Nassib has received support from Raiders teammates and other NFL personalities online since Monday.

76ers team president Daryl Morey: 'We've got a good foundation'

As of Tuesday afternoon, updated betting odds continue to link Simmons with a trade away from the 76ers before the start of the 2021-22 NBA season.

Seahawks will return to full capacity for 2021 NFL season

Fans do not have to prove they're vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend any Seahawks games this year.

Reds' Joey Votto serves one-game suspension

The six-time All-Star and one-time Most Valuable Player appealed the two-game suspension he initially received for his actions and served a reduced one-game ban for the Tuesday afternoon game at the Minnesota Twins.

Lions don't view Jared Goff as bridge QB

If he wins early and often with Detroit, it's likely this marriage will happily exist well beyond the upcoming campaign.