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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

Tropical Storm Ida could impact Cardinals-Saints preseason finale

According to experts from The Weather Channel, Tropical Storm Ida could make landfall on the northern United States Gulf Coast as a major hurricane at some point Sunday night.

Did NFL want mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for players?

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio noted on Wednesday that Cleveland Browns center and NFL Players Association president JC Tretter claimed during an appearance

Giants RB Saquon Barkley participates in live drills

New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley continues to inch toward possibly playing in the regular-season opener versus the Denver Broncos on Sept. 12. 

Phillies' Rhys Hoskins to have season-ending abdomen surgery

Hoskins will miss the remainder of the campaign because he requires surgery to repair a tear in his lower abdomen.

Report: Cristiano Ronaldo asks to leave Juventus; Manchester City deal imminent?

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially asked to leave the Italian Serie A giants and be sold before the summer transfer window closes this coming Tuesday. 

Patriots' Brian Hoyer offers high praise for rookie QB Mac Jones

Third-string quarterback Brian Hoyer likes what he sees in rookie Mac Jones.

Cowboys' Dak Prescott not on any 'pitch count'

It's believed Dak is still on track to start when the Cowboys open the regular season at the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 9. 

Phoenix Suns' 'Aztec' uniform concept proves controversial?

Some questioned if the Aztecs were ever located near where the Suns call home. Following such backlash, the club responded via multiple tweets.

Pac-12 will not pursue expansion 'at this time'

The Pac-12, Big Ten and ACC officially announced on Tuesday they had formed an anticipated "alliance" that, among other things, will allow them to create

Reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers vaccinated against COVID-19

"It's a personal decision. It's an interesting issue," Rodgers explained while adding he won't criticize teammates who still haven't gotten one of the available vaccines. 

Real Madrid offer €180 million to Paris Saint-Germain for Kylian Mbappe

Real Madrid have seemingly received the message that Paris Saint-Germain will not sell young forward Kylian Mbappe at a discount.

Sean Couturier signs eight-year, $62 million extension with Flyers

Couturier finished the 2020-21 regular season second on the Flyers with 18 goals, fourth with 41 points, and first with 0.91 points per game across 45 contests.

Patriots HC Bill Belichick offers no new information on Cam Newton absence

It's unknown if either Newton or Jones can "win" the gig via performances in Sunday's preseason finale against the Giants. 

Manchester City suspend Benjamin Mendy following rape, sexual assault charges

The 27-year-old is due to appear in court on Friday related to charges linked with alleged incidents said to have happened between October of last year and some point earlier this month.

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly close to reaching deal with Manchester City

Ronaldo is a five-time Ballon d'Or winner and still widely perceived as one of the world's top goal-scorers even though he'll turn 37 in February.

Patriots' Mac Jones shines in Cam Newton's absence during practice with Giants

Jones completed 35 of 40 passes in 11-on-11 and 7-on-7 drills against the Big Blue defense. He hit on 18 straight passes during his hottest portion of the session. 

Cleveland's Triston McKenzie on IL with shoulder fatigue

Cleveland Indians 24-year-old right-handed starter Triston McKenzie notched victories in his last two starts but won't be taking the bump for Friday's home game against the Boston Red Sox as originally planned. 

Is 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo confident he'll start over Trey Lance?

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has maintained that Jimmy Garoppolo will start under center for Week 1's opener, and the veteran QB seemed pretty happy with his coach's support when speaking to reporters Wednesday.

Venus Williams out of U.S. Open with lingering leg injury

Venus has seven major titles on her career resume and had received a wild-card berth into this year's U.S. Open. 

Mets' Noah Syndergaard to begin rehab assignment on Thursday

Mets manager Luis Rojas confirmed ahead Wednesday that right-hander Noah Syndergaard will begin a minor league rehab assignment with High-A Brooklyn on Thursday.

Auburn's Bryan Harsin 'not anti-vaccine,' doesn't confirm he's vaccinated against COVID-19

Harsin hasn't experienced any symptoms since testing positive and is on track to return to team activities this coming Monday.

Cowboys' Dak Prescott throws 12 passes in 11-on-11 drills

Dak Prescott participated in 11-on-11 drills on Wednesday for the first time since July 27 and completed 11 of 12 passes.

Report: ESPN removes Rachel Nichols from NBA coverage, cancels 'The Jump'

It appears Rachel Nichols' time as a public star with ESPN is finished. 

Mets ace Jacob deGrom resumes throwing, working toward possible September return

deGrom last faced opposing MLB batters on July 7 and is 7-2 with a 1.08 ERA and 0.55 WHIP in 15 starts this season. 

British government won't change policy to allow footballers to travel for World Cup qualifying

The Premier League declared Tuesday that its teams will not release players for September World Cup qualifiers held in countries on England's "red list"