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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

Nationals activate Max Scherzer, add Kyle Finnegan to IL

Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, left a June 11 start against the San Francisco Giants after throwing only 12 pitches because of a groin injury.

Cardinals' James Conner: Chase Edmonds and I 'can be one of the best' RB tandems in NFL

One-time Pro Bowl running back James Conner put pen to paper on a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals in March after ball-carrier Kenyan Drake

NFL matching donation from Raiders' Carl Nassib to The Trevor Project

Nassib has received support from Raiders teammates and other NFL personalities online since Monday.

76ers team president Daryl Morey: 'We've got a good foundation'

As of Tuesday afternoon, updated betting odds continue to link Simmons with a trade away from the 76ers before the start of the 2021-22 NBA season.

Seahawks will return to full capacity for 2021 NFL season

Fans do not have to prove they're vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend any Seahawks games this year.

Reds' Joey Votto serves one-game suspension

The six-time All-Star and one-time Most Valuable Player appealed the two-game suspension he initially received for his actions and served a reduced one-game ban for the Tuesday afternoon game at the Minnesota Twins.

Lions don't view Jared Goff as bridge QB

If he wins early and often with Detroit, it's likely this marriage will happily exist well beyond the upcoming campaign.

Raiders, owner, Roger Goodell respond to Carl Nassib coming out as openly gay

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib made history Monday by becoming the first active NFL player to come out as openly gay.

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard out for Game 2 vs. Suns with knee injury

Los Angeles Clippers coach Tyronn Lue delivered expected news on Monday.

Raiders' Carl Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as openly gay

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib made history on Monday by becoming the first active NFL player on a roster to come out as openly gay.

WR Golden Tate wants to join Rams?

Tate would love to reunite with Matthew Stafford in Los Angeles. 

Denmark advances to Euro 2020 Round of 16

Denmark moves on after an emotional group stage. 

76ers' Ben Simmons doubtful for Summer Olympics?

Simmons will reportedly spend his summer working on skill development.

Cardinals rookie Zaven Collins arrested for reckless driving

The team has yet to comment on the incident. 

76ers have plan to help Ben Simmons improve his shooting

The coach believes there is a path to improving the deficiencies that plagued Simmons this postseason. 

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson wants to be more 'consistent' on deep passes this season

Jackson continues to refine his passing in hopes of getting Baltimore to the next level.

Matthew Mayer to withdraw from NBA draft, return to Baylor

The Baylor Bears will have a key figure back in the rotation when they begin the defense of their national championship this fall. 

Giants to induct QB Eli Manning into Ring of Honor, retire No. 10 jersey Sept. 26

Manning holds over 20 franchise records and was the face of New York football for over a decade.

England's Mason Mount, Ben Chilwell isolating after potential COVID-19 exposure

England manager Gareth Southgate told reporters he doesn't know if either Mount or Chilwell will be cleared to play Tuesday.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom to make scheduled start Monday vs. Braves

New York Mets ace and National League Most Valuable Player candidate Jacob deGrom will not miss a single start due to his latest injury scare. 

Blake Comeau signs one-year deal to stay with Stars

Forward Blake Comeau will not be hitting unrestricted free agency, after all.  

Pro Bowl guard Trai Turner '100 percent,' wants to sign with winner

Turner is still looking for a team but says he's ready to go.