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

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July 13, 2021 | New York Jets

Jets' Marcus Maye not expected to sign extension before deadline

It's understandable the Jets would have Maye complete at least one contract year knowing they could tag him a second time next March.

July 13, 2021 | New York Mets

Mets considered a reunion with Yoenis Cespedes during season's first half?

With the Mets facing numerous injury setbacks during the first half of the current season, at least somebody within the organization considered a reunion involving the 35-year-old.

July 13, 2021 | MLB

Could MLB move events from Texas due to controversial election laws?

This year's All-Star Game was moved from Atlanta to Denver.

July 13, 2021 | NFL

Steelers' Cassius Marsh: Patriots 'treat players like crap'

Marsh played nine games with the Pats in 2017.

July 13, 2021 | New Orleans Pelicans

Pelicans expected to hire Willie Green as head coach?

The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly close to finding their replacement for former head coach Stan Van Gundy.

July 13, 2021 | NFL

Former first-round pick Paxton Lynch hopes CFL stint leads to NFL return

The Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League announced in late June they signed Lynch, but the 27-year-old recently admitted during a videoconference the CFL wasn't necessarily his first choice for the next step of his career.

July 13, 2021 | Tennis

Britain's Johanna Konta to miss Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19

British No. 1 Johanna Konta was forced to withdraw from Wimbledon ahead of the tournament after a member of her team tested positive for COVID-19.

July 13, 2021 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers OL Trai Turner 'excited' about fresh start after rough 2020

The Pittsburgh Steelers took a flier on Turner via a one-year "prove it" contract last month after the team parted ways with veteran David DeCastro.

July 13, 2021 | MMA

Conor McGregor out through end of year due to medical suspension?

Even before Tuesday's development, logic suggested McGregor wouldn't physically be recovered from this latest setback before the end of the year.

July 13, 2021 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Report: Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger 'obsessed' with weight loss, diet

Whether or not a change in diet can help him return to his best form so late in his career has yet to be seen.

July 13, 2021 | Soccer

Boris Johnson to meet with Facebook, Twitter after England players receive racist abuse

The spokesperson didn't clarify specific requests Johnson could make during the discussion.

July 13, 2021 | NFL

Eight NFL teams hit 85% COVID-19 vaccination threshold

The news regarding NFL players getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19 continues to improve as the start of training camp approaches.

July 12, 2021 | Los Angeles Angels

Stephen A. Smith apologizes for comments about Shohei Ohtani

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith received widespread criticism online from baseball supporters and others within the sports community after he suggested earlier on Monday that Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani couldn't be the face of MLB because he uses an interpreter.

July 12, 2021 | Soccer

England's Marcus Rashford thankful for support after receiving racist abuse

England lost in penalties to Italy.

July 12, 2021 | Columbus Blue Jackets

Prosecutor to review death of Blue Jackets' Matiss Kivlenieks

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks tragically died July 4 at the home of Columbus goaltending coach Manny Legace in Novi, Mich., after an accident involving fireworks left him with a fatal chest trauma.

July 12, 2021 | Arizona Diamondbacks

Jacob Steinmetz believed to be first practicing Orthodox Jewish player drafted by MLB team

Seventeen-year-old right-handed pitcher Jacob Steinmetz hasn't yet appeared in a pro game but has already made some history. According to The Associated

July 12, 2021 | Denver Broncos

Broncos' Von Miller wants to play another five to seven years?

Miller thinks the Broncos will have a pretty good team this season.

July 12, 2021 | New York Giants

Al Baker, not Michael Strahan, has most sacks in an NFL season?

Michael Strahan controversially set the official record for most sacks in a season in January 2002 with 22.5 after Brett Favre may or may not have taken a dive to the ground. It turns out Strahan's mark may be even more illegitimate than critics say.