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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

UEFA abolishes away goals rule for 2021-22 season

Traditionally and since 1965, an aggregate scoreline tiebreaker would be broken if a club that scored more away goals over the two matches could be named the winner.

76ers discussing Ben Simmons' future with club?

76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey and general manager Elton Brand have tipped off discussions with Simmons' agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, about what comes next.

Buccaneers' Tom Brady still has something to prove to himself?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is a seven-time Super Bowl champion, widely viewed as the G.O.A.T. of his profession and turns 44 years old in early August.

NFL players have until July 2 to opt out due to COVID-19

Players have until July 2 at 4 p.m. ET to inform their clubs they are opting out for 2021. As with the 2020 campaign, players deemed high-risk for COVID-19 will receive a $350,000 stipend.

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. scratched from Mets game with back tightness

Atlanta's Ronald Acuna Jr. was scratched from Wednesday's matchup at Citi Field due to lower-back tightness.

NFL could move annual scouting combine starting in 2023?

The NFL Scouting Combine could soon be on the move.

Suns' Deandre Ayton on critics: 'I still think they doubt me'

Ayton recorded a combined 44 points and 23 rebounds across the first two games against the Clippers.

Colts owner Jim Irsay praises Raiders' Carl Nassib after historic announcement

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib continues to receive messages of support from individuals both in and outside of the football community.

Cleveland's Aaron Civale out four to five weeks with sprained finger

On Wednesday, Cleveland confirmed Civale will miss at least a month of action with a sprained middle finger on his throwing hand.

Mets' Marcus Stroman 'optimistic' about making next start after injury scare

Stroman is listed day-to-day and is not expected to land on the injured list.

Phillies' Dave Dombrowski defends Joe Girardi over 'con artist' comment

Joe Girardi had Washington ace Max Scherzer checked for foreign substances multiple times, Mike Rizzo called Girardi a "con artist" during a radio interview for, in his opinion, deliberately trying to throw Scherzer off his game via a new and controversial MLB rule. 

Pro Bowl WR Davante Adams again hints he could leave Packers after 2021 season

The 28-year-old recently told Fox News Rodgers' future could impact his own down the road. 

Arlington Park property approved for future Bears stadium

There continue to be signs the Chicago Bears are at least eyeing a potential move to Arlington Heights and approximately 30 miles away from Soldier Field.  According to the Chicago Tribune (h/t Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk), local officials have approved the Arlington Park property to eventually house a new football stadium.

Falcons head coach Arthur Smith: Julio Jones trade to Titans 'a win-win'

Smith found himself defending the trade that removed $15.3 million in salary-cap space from the books while recently speaking on Cris Collinsworth's podcast. 

Manchester City may wait one year to sign Tottenham's Harry Kane?

It appears the saga involving Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane and Manchester City may drag on beyond the summer transfer window. 

Browns' Baker Mayfield to sign contract extension soon?

Mayfield is already the best signal-caller to feature for the Browns since the franchise returned to the NFL in 1999, and his worth will only increase.

Mets' Marcus Stroman day-to-day, MRI on hip clean

While Stroman is considered day-to-day, it's unknown if he'll be able to make his next scheduled start. He holds a 6-5 record with a 2.32 ERA over 85.1 innings of work this season. 

Giants RB Saquon Barkley sprinting, cutting in workout video

New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley continues to recover from the torn ACL he suffered on Sept. 20 of last year and has given fans a brief glimpse of the process.

Ravens to welcome fans to 12 training camp practices

On Tuesday, the Baltimore Ravens announced that they will open 12 free training camp practices up to roughly 1,000 fans per day at their facility in Owings Mills between July 28 and Aug. 16.

Cleveland's Aaron Civale to miss time with finger injury

Add the Cleveland Indians to the growing list of MLB clubs dealing with multiple pitching-related injury setbacks in the early days of summer.

Raiders president: 'We're very proud' of Carl Nassib

Add Las Vegas Raiders team president Marc Badain to the growing list of individuals who have verbally supported defensive end Carl Nassib since Nassib

Mets' Joey Lucchesi to have Tommy John surgery

He suffered the setback in Friday's game against the Washington Nationals. He ends the year at 1-4 with a 4.46 ERA.

Raiders' Carl Nassib has highest-selling jersey since coming out as openly gay

Nassib is now responsible for the top-selling NFL jersey across the Fanatics network since making his announcement. 

Blue Jays' George Springer returns from quad strain, to bat fifth at Marlins

He's hitting .200 with two home runs and three RBI in his limited action this year.