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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

Raiders, owner, Roger Goodell respond to Carl Nassib coming out as openly gay

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib made history Monday by becoming the first active NFL player to come out as openly gay.

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard out for Game 2 vs. Suns with knee injury

Los Angeles Clippers coach Tyronn Lue delivered expected news on Monday.

Raiders' Carl Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as openly gay

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib made history on Monday by becoming the first active NFL player on a roster to come out as openly gay.

WR Golden Tate wants to join Rams?

Tate would love to reunite with Matthew Stafford in Los Angeles. 

Denmark advances to Euro 2020 Round of 16

Denmark moves on after an emotional group stage. 

76ers' Ben Simmons doubtful for Summer Olympics?

Simmons will reportedly spend his summer working on skill development.

Cardinals rookie Zaven Collins arrested for reckless driving

The team has yet to comment on the incident. 

76ers have plan to help Ben Simmons improve his shooting

The coach believes there is a path to improving the deficiencies that plagued Simmons this postseason. 

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson wants to be more 'consistent' on deep passes this season

Jackson continues to refine his passing in hopes of getting Baltimore to the next level.

Matthew Mayer to withdraw from NBA draft, return to Baylor

The Baylor Bears will have a key figure back in the rotation when they begin the defense of their national championship this fall. 

Giants to induct QB Eli Manning into Ring of Honor, retire No. 10 jersey Sept. 26

Manning holds over 20 franchise records and was the face of New York football for over a decade.

England's Mason Mount, Ben Chilwell isolating after potential COVID-19 exposure

England manager Gareth Southgate told reporters he doesn't know if either Mount or Chilwell will be cleared to play Tuesday.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom to make scheduled start Monday vs. Braves

New York Mets ace and National League Most Valuable Player candidate Jacob deGrom will not miss a single start due to his latest injury scare. 

Blake Comeau signs one-year deal to stay with Stars

Forward Blake Comeau will not be hitting unrestricted free agency, after all.  

Pro Bowl guard Trai Turner '100 percent,' wants to sign with winner

Turner is still looking for a team but says he's ready to go. 

Free-agent DT P.J. Hall arrested on charges of assault, interference with public duties

While much remains unknown about Hall's current legal setback, a player in his situation could face some type of league suspension.

Brewers activate second baseman Kolten Wong from injured list

The 30-year-old landed on the IL back on June 4 because of a strained left oblique he suffered the previous day. He was batting .280 with four home runs and 15 RBI at the time he was sidelined.

All-Pro safety Jessie Bates wants to stay with Bengals past 2021

The 24-year-old is in the early stages of the final year of his rookie  deal but says he doesn't want to go anywhere past the upcoming season.

Nuggets to discuss contract extension with Michael Porter Jr. this offseason

Porter's history of back issues will likely keep him from putting pen to  paper on a max extension worth more than $160 million in total money.

Five-time Pro Bowl guard Trai Turner visits with Steelers

Turner was limited to nine games last year because of a groin injury, and the Chargers released him in March. 

Nets All-Star Kyrie Irving out for Game 7 vs. Bucks with ankle sprain

Nash explained that Irving should be good for the Eastern Conference Finals if the Nets win Saturday night.

Standoff between Aaron Rodgers, Packers to last through start of training camp?

Green Bay veteran players are scheduled to report for training camp July 27, and it's unclear if Rodgers intends to continue his holdout through that date.

Canadiens head coach Dominique Ducharme positive for COVID-19, must isolate

Multiple outlets reported Ducharme tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss at least Friday's Game 3 of the series tied 1-1.