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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

Unvaccinated NFL assistants to be banned from direct interactions with players, meetings?

Assistant coaches from at least four teams could lose their Tier 1 status because of their continued refusal to get COVID-19 vaccine shots.

Galaxy's Derrick Williams suspended five extra games for horrific tackle

Williams would be eligible to return for the July 17 matchup against the Vancouver Whitecaps. 

Cowboys OC Kellen Moore: Dak Prescott is 'ready to just go play football'

The two-time Pro Bowl signal-caller seems well on his way to starting when the Cowboys open the regular season Sept. 9 at the defending champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

MLB offers free tickets to fans who receive COVID-19 vaccine shots in June

"Vaccinate At The Plate" involves all 30 teams hosting at least one event in June where fans not yet vaccinated against the coronavirus can receive a free ticket to a game by getting a vaccine shot at that event.

Premier League clubs to ask Real Madrid president to dissolve Super League

While the Premier League clubs could attempt to take legal action if Perez does not oblige, Barcelona president Joan Laporta previously said he will fight the matter in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) if necessary.

20 MLB clubs now at 85% vaccination threshold for relaxed COVID-19 protocols

Sixteen teams had hit the 85% threshold that allows for the loosening of coronavirus-related health and safety protocols last Friday.

Blue Jackets' Max Domi to miss start of next season after shoulder surgery

Domi joined the Blue Jackets via an October trade from the Montreal Canadiens and recorded nine goals and 15 assists for 24 points across 54 games this past season.

Duke's Jon Scheyer: 'I am not afraid' to follow Mike Krzyzewski

Jon Scheyer, set to replace the living legend, spoke with reporters about a task many would shy away from for obvious reasons.

Urban Meyer: 'Gonna be very difficult' for Tim Tebow to make Jaguars

Meyer added Tebow is "working his tail off."

Packers' Jordan Love improving while Aaron Rodgers is away?

Green Bay offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett noted improvements he's seen from Love during workouts.

Diamondbacks' Madison Bumgarner has shoulder inflammation but may avoid IL

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner left Wednesday's loss to the New York Mets after two innings of work and underwent an MRI Thursday.

Diamondbacks announcer Bob Brenly taking leave of absence amid more controversy

Days after Arizona Diamondbacks announcer Bob Brenly made controversial comments about a head covering worn by New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman, the broadcaster announced a short leave of absence from the booth.

Cowboys' Leighton Vander Esch 'trusts their plan' amid trade rumors

Leighton Vander Esch said Thursday he still has a great relationship with Cowboys chief operating officer Stephen Jones and owner Jerry Jones. 

RB Frank Gore still wants to play but is willing to retire

Five-time Pro Bowl running back Frank Gore turned 38 years old last month but is not ready to hang his cleats up just yet.

White Sox's Andrew Vaughn on COVID-19 IL, is asymptomatic

The Chicago White Sox will be without rookie outfielder Andrew Vaughn for an unknown amount of time.

Texans' Tyrod Taylor ready to replace Deshaun Watson as starting QB

Houston signed Taylor, in part, because he worked under current passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Pep Hamilton when both were with the Los Angeles Chargers last year. 

Cleveland Indians finalizing list for new team name

In total, Cleveland has narrowed the list of potential names from 1,198 candidates, none of which have any association with Native American culture.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes 'able to play' today coming off toe surgery

Last week, head coach Andy Reid said his starting QB wasn't limited in workouts.

Gambler gets 36 months probation for threatening Rays players, other athletes

The U.S. Department of Justice says Patz targeted over 300 total social media accounts associated with athletes, significant others and their family members. 

England's Trent Alexander-Arnold out of Euro 2020 with thigh injury

The statement continued that manager Gareth Southgate will not announce Alexander-Arnold's replacement on the squad until after Sunday's friendly versus Romania. 

Tom Brady's knee was 'not 100 percent' all 2020 NFL season?

Brady confirmed in early March he underwent surgery on that knee following his latest Super Bowl victory.

Report: NFL wants to play regular-season games in Germany

According to NFL Network, 2.2 million people in Germany tuned in to watch at least some of Super Bowl LV.

Duke legend Mike Krzyzewski retiring to spend more time with family

Coach K said that he and his wife "decided the journey is going to be over in a year" but emphasized he's committed to pursuing one more championship before he rides off into the sunset. 

Wizards haven't yet decided on future of coach Scott Brooks

Star guard Russell Westbrook, who previously played under Brooks with the Oklahoma City Thunder, went to bat for his coach Wednesday night.