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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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Tigers' Spencer Turnbull to have Tommy John surgery

Because of the timetable for recovering from this procedure, Turnbull will certainly miss the rest of this season and will likely be out through at least the bulk of next summer. 

No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence will be 'full-go' for Jaguars training camp

Lawrence dealt with a lingering hamstring issue during last month's mandatory minicamp.

Arsenal cancel preseason USA tour due to COVID-19 cases

Inter Milan on July 25. The winner of that match would've played against the winners of Everton and Millonarios in the Florida Cup final on July 28.

Tom Brady jokes with President Joe Biden about election, being 'Sleepy Tom'

Brady and other members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visited the White House Tuesday to be honored as Super Bowl champions.

Broncos' QB competition between Teddy Bridgewater, Drew Lock could last all preseason?

Fangio remarked on June 7 it was "too early" to make any conclusions following what he'd seen from his signal-callers at that time, and he previously insisted the competition would be "a 50-50 proposition" through the summer.

U.S. Open Cup canceled for second straight year due to COVID-19

The 2022 Open Cup Final is tentatively planned for either Sept. 6-7 or 13-14.

WR Tyler Lockett: Russell Wilson is staying with Seahawks

Any supposed drama between one-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson and others within the organization is now in the past, or at least that's what those involved would have outsiders believe.

Orioles ace John Means to return Tuesday at Rays

Baltimore Orioles ace John Means hasn't taken the bump for an MLB start since June 5 because of left shoulder soreness that prematurely ended an appearance against the Cleveland Indians.  

Dodgers' Gavin Lux on IL with hamstring strain

The Dodgers head into Monday's matchup against the first-place San Francisco Giants at 58-36, only one game back of the Giants in the National League West standings. 

Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore open to one-year jump in salary?

He is in the final year of his contract and recently said he wants to be paid what he believes he's worth. 

Mets' Luis Rojas suspended two games following ejection vs. Pirates

He added that he's unapologetic about fighting for his players.

NFL to clamp down on hiding, faking injuries?

While the NFL hasn't yet publicly commented on the matter, the league has shown in the past that it will bring the hammer down to prevent organizations from failing to report such critical inside information that could potentially fall into the hands of gamblers who wish to infiltrate the sport. 

Zach LaVine doesn't fly to Tokyo Olympics due to protocols

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine did not travel with the Team USA basketball squad Monday to Tokyo for the upcoming Summer Olympics after being placed into health and safety protocols. 

Three-time Pro Bowler Melvin Ingram signs with Steelers

Three-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher Melvin Ingram left the Los Angeles Chargers via free agency after the 2020 season and now has a new football home.

Mets to target Kris Bryant, Jose Berrios ahead of trade deadline?

The Mets have seen their lead in the NL East shrink and may look for some big upgrades for the stretch push.

Peyton Manning, Eli Manning to headline alternate 'MNF' telecasts

Peyton Manning and Eli Manning are back in the NFL — sort of. 

Report: Yankees sign first-round pick Trey Sweeney

The New York Yankees have put pen to paper on a deal with who they hope will be their next great shortstop. 

Bills' Cole Beasley hits out at Michael Irvin over COVID-19 vaccine comments

Beasley took to social media to fire back at Irvin's comments. 

SEC commissioner: Football teams could forfeit if unable to play due to COVID-19

The conference expects teams to play as scheduled. 

Report: 'Nothing has really changed' with Texans star QB Deshaun Watson

Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson continues to face 22 lawsuits alleging acts of sexual assault and misconduct amid reports he wants to be traded.

Vikings DT Michael Pierce to miss start of training camp with calf injury?

Pierce is not expect to miss any game action. 

Drew Brees thinks both Taysom Hill, Jameis Winston will play for Saints this season

The Saints legend believes both quarterbacks will get playing time this season.