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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

Colts cleared for full capacity at 2021 games, joining rest of league

The Colts said they "will continue to be vigilant about keeping fans safe and healthy, but most in-stadium protocols from last season will be relaxed or eliminated." 

Don Granato officially named head coach of Sabres

Granato first joined the organization as an assistant ahead of the 2019-20 season and was elevated to the role of interim head coach after Buffalo parted ways with Ralph Krueger on March 17 this year.

Warriors' Kevon Looney exercising $5.1 million option

Looney made an expected business decision.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Oilers agree on eight-year, $41 million deal

The Oilers selected Nugent-Hopkins first overall in the 2011 NHL Draft, and he hasn't played for any other franchise since.

NFL cancels supplemental draft for second straight year

The collective bargaining agreement does not require a yearly supplemental draft.

Angels' Mike Trout out through at least All-Star break with calf strain

Trout will be sidelined until at least July 17. 

Paxton Lynch signs with Saskatchewan Roughriders of CFL

The former first-round pick is headed to the CFL. 

PGA Tour to end weekly COVID-19 testing in July

The PGA Tour announced Monday that it is ending its weekly COVID-19 testing program ahead of events for the 3M Open that begins July 22.

76ers' Ben Simmons confirms he's skipping Olympics

Simmons will focus on skill development this offseason. 

Knicks' Julius Randle almost made Team USA for Tokyo Olympics?

Randle was ultimately left off the roster in favor of Kevin Love. 

Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy not 'frustrated' over lack of head coach job

It's believed the NFL will eventually mandate that coaching hires cannot happen during an offseason until after a Super Bowl is played, which would give successful candidates such as Bieniemy time to prepare for a championship game and then go on interviews that could lead to job offers. 

Bruce Smith says Bills teams of 1990s had at least one gay player

He added that Carl Nassib coming out is a major step for the NFL and toward making such proclamations unnecessary in the future.

99 percent of WNBA players are fully vaccinated against COVID-19

No players have tested positive for the virus since the regular season started on May 14.

Derek Carr to recruit Pro Bowl WR Davante Adams to Raiders?

It sounds like Carr will push hard if Adams elects for free agency. 

Kraken, Panthers to share AHL's Charlotte Checkers next season

Seattle's Palm Springs AHL franchise won't begin play until the fall of 2022 due to arena construction delays.

Leonard Fournette couldn't believe Jaguars cut him

Before running back Leonard Fournette joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers late last summer and went on to earn a Super Bowl ring, he was cut by the Jacksonville

Bears, Dolphins plan for joint practices in August

The Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins will get a good look at each other before they face off in a preseason game on Aug. 14.  

Canadiens' Joel Armia game-time decision for Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

Armia has been cleared and is taking a private plane to Tampa.

Cleveland's Josh Naylor has closed fracture and ankle dislocation

Cleveland Indians outfielder Josh Naylor went down with a horrific leg injury during Sunday's game at the Minnesota Twins.

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard out for Game 4 vs. Suns with knee injury

Leonard did not travel to Phoenix for the opening two matchups of the series and is reportedly dealing with an ACL setback that has put the remainder of his playoffs in jeopardy.

Mercury guard Diana Taurasi cleared to return Sunday vs. Sparks

The Mercury confirmed Friday that Taurasi has been cleared to return for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Sparks after missing the past month with a fractured sternum.

OT Morgan Moses signs one-year, $3.6M deal with Jets

Moses started every game for Washington from 2015 through 2020, and he instantly improves a Jets offensive line now tasked with keeping Zach Wilson upright.

Canadiens vs. Lightning Stanley Cup Final schedule is set

The Montreal Canadiens will take on the Lightning beginning Monday, June 28.

Phillies' Aaron Nola ties Tom Seaver with 10 consecutive strikeouts

Nola doubled later in the game to drive in the first run of the game.