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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

Twitter/X: @ZacWassink
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August 3, 2021  |  Pittsburgh Steelers

QB Ben Roethlisberger could play for Steelers in 2022?

It's not a forgone conclusion that 2021 will be Roethlisberger's last one in Pittsburgh. 

August 3, 2021  |  New York Yankees

Yankees' Jordan Montgomery positive for COVID-19

It was learned Monday evening that New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole would not be making his scheduled start for Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles

August 3, 2021  |  Indianapolis Colts

Colts QB Carson Wentz has 'very successful' foot surgery

It was learned Monday that Wentz will be sidelined anywhere from five to 12 weeks as he recovers from the setback.

August 3, 2021  |  New York Mets

Mets' Jacob deGrom dealing with elbow inflammation, to have MRI

Tuesday's update essentially guarantees Jacob deGrom won't take the bump against big league hitters before September. 

August 3, 2021  |  NFL

27 NFL teams hit 85% COVID-19 vaccination threshold

There's more good news as the league prepares to begin the preseason with Thursday's Hall of Fame Game. 

August 3, 2021  |  Houston Texans

Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson misses practice for unknown reason

The Texans reportedly want a minimum of three first-round draft picks in a trade for Watson at a time when logic suggests no would-be buyer would relinquish such valuable assets.

August 3, 2021  |  College Football

Big 12, Pac-12 commissioners meeting to discuss potential partnership

A merger could be on the table, or the leagues could form a scheduling alliance that would involve member institutions facing off on a yearly basis.

August 3, 2021  |  Dallas Cowboys

Dak Prescott not throwing, out for Hall of Fame Game

Dallas is embracing a "more conservative" approach to handling Prescott's shoulder setback.

August 3, 2021  |  Inter Milan

Christian Eriksen returns to Inter Milan for first time since cardiac arrest

Eriksen met with Inter director Beppe Marotta and is undergoing tests after he had successful surgery to have a defibrillator implanted in June.

August 3, 2021  |  New York Giants

Giants end first padded practice of training camp with nasty brawl

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge had to play the role of bad cop and angry parent on Tuesday.  

August 2, 2021  |  Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham to fine Harry Kane for not reporting for training

The situation between Kane and Tottenham appears to be deteriorating. 

August 2, 2021  |  NFL

NFL mandating COVID-19 vaccines for employees

The NFL is doing everything it can to ensure it mitigates any potential COVID-related issues in 2021.

August 2, 2021  |  Indianapolis Colts

Colts QB Carson Wentz to get foot surgery, miss up to 12 weeks

It seems the worst fears of the Indianapolis Colts have been realized.

July 30, 2021  |  New England Patriots

Patriots' Jarrett Stidham out roughly 12 weeks after back surgery

There was always a chance that 2019 draft pick and current New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham could be deemed surplus to requirements this summer, and with Stidham out for at least the next three months, the danger looms even more heavy.

July 30, 2021  |  MLB

Two-time All-Star Javier Baez open to re-signing with Cubs?

The Mets will have some kind of infield when Francisco Lindor returns from injury.

July 30, 2021  |  New York Mets

Mets' Jacob deGrom suffers setback, likely out until September

The Mets acquired both All-Star shortstop Javier Baez and right-handed pitcher Trevor Williams from the Chicago Cubs ahead of the Friday trade deadline.

July 30, 2021  |  Houston Texans

Texans' Deshaun Watson helping Tyrod Taylor prepare to start?

Taylor said that Watson has been the opposite of a distraction early on in camp. The three-time Pro Bowl QB has been a resource for Taylor.

July 30, 2021  |  Colorado Rockies

Two-time All-Star shortstop Trevor Story mad Rockies didn't trade him?

Rockies All-Star shortstop Trevor Story had long been rumored to be on the move, but he stayed put in Colorado. It seems Story isn't too pleased about that.

July 30, 2021  |  Indianapolis Colts

Colts QB Carson Wentz could need foot surgery, miss start of season?

The update isn't promising, although the Colts don't necessarily need to be reaching for the panic button with August quickly approaching. 

July 30, 2021  |  MLB

Braves trade for Royals OF Jorge Soler

Soler can hit free agency at the end of the season. 

July 30, 2021  |  MLB

Giants acquire Cubs All-Star slugger Kris Bryant ahead of trade deadline

Once the New York Mets landed Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez Friday afternoon, they were out on Chicago slugger Kris Bryant.  Enter the San Francisco Giants.

July 30, 2021  |  Denver Broncos

Vic Fangio: 'No separation' between Drew Lock, Teddy Bridgewater

Fangio may not make a final decision until after Denver plays all three of its August preseason games.

July 30, 2021  |  MLB

Cubs trade star IF Javier Baez, SP Trevor Williams to Mets

Baez recently admitted he'd love to play alongside Puerto Rico World Baseball Classic teammate Francisco Lindor. Now he gets his wish.

July 30, 2021  |  Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tom Brady no longer needs sleeve on knee

Sleeve or no sleeve, Brady is actively pursuing his next championship ring.