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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

EXPERTISE:

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

No settlements imminent in Deshaun Watson cases?

As has been the case throughout the spring, there remain more questions than answers as it pertains to this subject. 

Jason Kidd a candidate for Mavericks coaching job?

Kidd starred for the Mavs as a player and has been a popular name among the various head coaching vacancies this offseason. 

Angels' Shohei Ohtani first player to commit to Home Run Derby

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani generated headlines and made some history Friday when he announced he's taking part in the Home Run Derby.

Club owned by actors Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney to face MLS' Philadelphia Union

The gang returns to the City of Brotherly Love for a friendly.  Wrexham AFC, which competes in the fifth tier of England's football pyramid and is owned

MLB says over 85 percent of Tier 1, Tier 2 staff fully vaccinated against COVID-19

The league saw a small increase in vaccination rates since the last update. 

Bills plan to have only vaccinated fans at home games in 2021

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley may want to ignore this bit of news.

Denmark's Christian Eriksen out of hospital after successful surgery following cardiac arrest

The best news of the ongoing UEFA European Championship will have nothing to do with a match result. 

Diamondbacks set new all-time record for consecutive road losses

Arizona suffered a 10-3 afternoon defeat at the Giants to set a new record for most consecutive away losses.

49ers' Jordan Willis suspended six games for PED violation

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Jordan Willis will be a spectator for at least the opening one-third of the 2021 NFL regular reason.

Chicago mayor bashes Bears about potential move to suburb

Bears president Ted Phillips raised eyes Thursday when he said in a statement that the club submitted a bid to purchase the Arlington International Racecourse property located in a Chicago suburb.

Mavericks' Luka Doncic had 'tension' with Rick Carlisle?

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Tim MacMahon report "tension between Carlisle and 22-year-old superstar Luka Doncic had increasingly become concerning within the Mavs organization."

Bears' Justin Fields on backup role: 'I'm going to do whatever is going to help us win'

Nagy currently has Fields sandwiched between Dalton and fellow veteran Nick Foles on the depth chart and expects the first-year pro to pick the brains of two signal-callers.

Astros' Alex Bregman on IL with quad strain

Bregman heads to the IL batting .275 with seven home runs and 34 RBI on the campaign.

Browns OC: 'No doubt' offense will be better with Odell Beckham Jr. back

Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt did his part to pour cold water over the notion Mayfield and company would be better without OBJ when the 2021 season begins in September. 

Rick Carlisle won't return as Mavericks head coach

If nothing else, the Dallas Mavericks won't be boring this offseason.

Packers to approach training camp the same with or without Aaron Rodgers

Matt LaFleur told reporters last week he and OC Nathaniel Hackett "kind of threw everything" at Jordan Love during mandatory minicamp, and LaFleur suggested Thursday that won't change when training camp opens next month regardless of where Aaron Rodgers is located at that time. 

Mets receive good report on Jacob deGrom, want second opinion on sore shoulder

The club's medical staff doesn't seem overly concerned.

World No. 2 Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon, will play in Olympics

While Osaka appears set on playing in the Olympics, it's unclear if she will compete at the U.S. Open held in New York later this summer. 

Buccaneers season tickets sold out for full-capacity seating

The venue's listed seating capacity is 65,890, but interested individuals will have to flock to third-party sellers to watch Tom Brady and company defend their championship in-person in Tampa.

Andy Murray still dealing with groin discomfort after latest defeat

Murray said after the defeat it's "unlikely" he'll play competitively before Wimbledon so he can get his body ready for the summer Grand Slam.

Rays acquire 1B Mike Ford from Yankees

He is batting .133 with three homers, five RBI and 23 strikeouts in 60 at-bats and 72 plate appearances during the current campaign.

NHL players like homestand series schedule but not regional divisions

The NHL has already confirmed it's reverting back to its standard divisions for the 2021-22 campaign.

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes sees no problems moving forward after toe surgery

The 25-year-old should be available for preseason action, but it remains to be seen how much he'll do during those meaningless exhibitions.

Denmark, Belgium pause to honor Christian Eriksen during Euro 2020 match

Tributes for Eriksen began well before kickoff, as supporters representing both nations sang "You'll Never Walk Alone" to show their support for the playmaker. A massive "Eriksen" jersey was also displayed on the pitch.

Baker Mayfield: Odell Beckham Jr. 'looks really great' recovering from torn ACL

Add Cleveland Browns starting quarterback Baker Mayfield to the growing list of teammates who have lauded Odell Beckham Jr.'s recovery from a torn ACL.