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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

Report: NHL to schedule Winter Olympics break

The NHL and International Olympic Committee haven't yet finalized an agreement to allow players to represent their countries in 2022 and 2026.

WR Ted Ginn Jr. retires after 14 NFL seasons

Ginn entered the NFL when the Miami Dolphins acquired him with the ninth overall pick of the 2007 draft.

Blue Jays returning to Toronto July 30

The Blue Jays were granted an exemption by the Canadian government needed to return home to Toronto.

Wizards reportedly expected to hire Wes Unseld Jr. as head coach

The Wizards are offering Denver Nuggets assistant Wes Unseld Jr. the job, perhaps as soon as this weekend.

Packers president Mark Murphy: No update on Aaron Rodgers situation

Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has insisted he's not trading his top player and asset whom he has signed through 2023.

Blazers' Damian Lillard denies he's on verge of requesting trade

Lillard's supermax extension kicks in only at the start of the upcoming campaign, and that could make it difficult for Portland to trade him before next summer at the earliest.

Phillies' Aaron Nola staying unvaccinated despite missing start due to COVID-19 protocol

Aaron Nola missed last Sunday's scheduled start at the Boston Red Sox because he was exposed to teammate Alec Bohm, who had tested positive for COVID-19. 

Six Yankees players test positive for COVID-19, out at least 10 days

Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters ahead of Friday's home game against the rival Boston Red Sox that all six players positive for the virus will miss a minimum of 10 days.

Bryson DeChambeau says he made a 'mistake' in trashing driver

While rival Brooks Koepka joked on Friday that he "loves" his driver, DeChambeau was left admitting that he used a poor choice of words. 

NFL not making pre-1982 sack stats official?

NFL record keepers will continue counting sacks for only 1982 and beyond.

Richard Sherman vows to get help following arrest incident

Free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman took to social media Friday to address his early Wednesday morning arrest at his wife's parents' home near Seattle that has left him facing five misdemeanor charges. 

Yankees cleared to host Red Sox Friday despite COVID-19 outbreak

New York is 46-43 and trails first-place Boston, 55-36, by eight games in the American League East standings. 

Istanbul gets 2023 Champions League final after COVID-19 relocations

The 2020 final was relocated from Istanbul to Lisbon after officials relinquished the rights for the contest upon learning the stadium wouldn't be filled with spectators due to the health crisis.

Tom Brady took 'moderate' risk of serious injury playing on reported torn MCL

Brady was never on the injured list with a knee problem last season, which would be a clear violation of the league's rules for reporting such setbacks.

Yankees expected to host Red Sox Friday despite COVID-19 outbreak

Thursday's series opener between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium was postponed a few hours before the scheduled first pitch due to COVID-19 issues impacting the Bronx Bombers. 

13 NFL teams hit 85 percent COVID-19 vaccination threshold as rates increase

Additionally, 73.8% of players have had at least one shot.

10th NFL team hits 85 percent COVID-19 vaccination threshold

Ten teams have now reached the 85% coronavirus vaccination threshold among players that allows for the loosening of health and safety guidelines. Additionally, 73% of NFL players have now received at least one shot. 

NFL doesn't comment on Buccaneers not disclosing Tom Brady's knee injury

The Buccaneers never once placed Brady on the injury report last season with a knee issue, which would be a violation of league rules if he and/or team officials knew he had at least a torn MCL.

Report: Yankees' Aaron Judge, Kyle Higashioka, Gio Urshela in COVID-19 protocol

All-Star Aaron Judge, third baseman Gio Urshela and catcher Kyle Higashioka are among Yankees players who are in the coronavirus-related protocols.

49ers' John Lynch pledges support for Richard Sherman, wife

The NFL community continues to react with shock and concern following the arrest of free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman at his wife's parents' home near Seattle early Wednesday morning. 

Blue Jays 'trending' toward return to Toronto this season?

The Blue Jays will play home games in Buffalo through at least next Wednesday, but Canada deputy chief public health officer Dr. Howard Njoo said Thursday the club's return to Rogers Centre in Toronto is "trending in a very good direction." 

Yankees feared to have COVID-19 outbreak; game against Red Sox postponed

The Yankees reportedly are dealing with a "major" coronavirus setback, and it's led to the cancellation of Thursday night's game against the Red Sox.

Buccaneers QB Tom Brady had partial MCL tear in 2020?

Brady's legend continues to grow.

Wizards star Bradley Beal to miss Olympics due to COVID protocols

A Select Team player could take Beal's spot on the Olympic roster.

Panthers sign RT Taylor Moton to four-year, $72 million deal

Carolina selected Moton in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft, and he hasn't missed a start across the past three seasons.