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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

Free-agent DT P.J. Hall arrested on charges of assault, interference with public duties

While much remains unknown about Hall's current legal setback, a player in his situation could face some type of league suspension.

Brewers activate second baseman Kolten Wong from injured list

The 30-year-old landed on the IL back on June 4 because of a strained left oblique he suffered the previous day. He was batting .280 with four home runs and 15 RBI at the time he was sidelined.

All-Pro safety Jessie Bates wants to stay with Bengals past 2021

The 24-year-old is in the early stages of the final year of his rookie  deal but says he doesn't want to go anywhere past the upcoming season.

Nuggets to discuss contract extension with Michael Porter Jr. this offseason

Porter's history of back issues will likely keep him from putting pen to  paper on a max extension worth more than $160 million in total money.

Five-time Pro Bowl guard Trai Turner visits with Steelers

Turner was limited to nine games last year because of a groin injury, and the Chargers released him in March. 

Nets All-Star Kyrie Irving out for Game 7 vs. Bucks with ankle sprain

Nash explained that Irving should be good for the Eastern Conference Finals if the Nets win Saturday night.

Standoff between Aaron Rodgers, Packers to last through start of training camp?

Green Bay veteran players are scheduled to report for training camp July 27, and it's unclear if Rodgers intends to continue his holdout through that date.

Canadiens head coach Dominique Ducharme positive for COVID-19, must isolate

Multiple outlets reported Ducharme tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss at least Friday's Game 3 of the series tied 1-1. 

No settlements imminent in Deshaun Watson cases?

As has been the case throughout the spring, there remain more questions than answers as it pertains to this subject. 

Jason Kidd a candidate for Mavericks coaching job?

Kidd starred for the Mavs as a player and has been a popular name among the various head coaching vacancies this offseason. 

Angels' Shohei Ohtani first player to commit to Home Run Derby

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani generated headlines and made some history Friday when he announced he's taking part in the Home Run Derby.

Club owned by actors Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney to face MLS' Philadelphia Union

The gang returns to the City of Brotherly Love for a friendly.  Wrexham AFC, which competes in the fifth tier of England's football pyramid and is owned

MLB says over 85 percent of Tier 1, Tier 2 staff fully vaccinated against COVID-19

The league saw a small increase in vaccination rates since the last update. 

Bills plan to have only vaccinated fans at home games in 2021

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley may want to ignore this bit of news.

Denmark's Christian Eriksen out of hospital after successful surgery following cardiac arrest

The best news of the ongoing UEFA European Championship will have nothing to do with a match result. 

Diamondbacks set new all-time record for consecutive road losses

Arizona suffered a 10-3 afternoon defeat at the Giants to set a new record for most consecutive away losses.

49ers' Jordan Willis suspended six games for PED violation

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Jordan Willis will be a spectator for at least the opening one-third of the 2021 NFL regular reason.

Chicago mayor bashes Bears about potential move to suburb

Bears president Ted Phillips raised eyes Thursday when he said in a statement that the club submitted a bid to purchase the Arlington International Racecourse property located in a Chicago suburb.

Mavericks' Luka Doncic had 'tension' with Rick Carlisle?

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Tim MacMahon report "tension between Carlisle and 22-year-old superstar Luka Doncic had increasingly become concerning within the Mavs organization."

Bears' Justin Fields on backup role: 'I'm going to do whatever is going to help us win'

Nagy currently has Fields sandwiched between Dalton and fellow veteran Nick Foles on the depth chart and expects the first-year pro to pick the brains of two signal-callers.

Astros' Alex Bregman on IL with quad strain

Bregman heads to the IL batting .275 with seven home runs and 34 RBI on the campaign.

Browns OC: 'No doubt' offense will be better with Odell Beckham Jr. back

Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt did his part to pour cold water over the notion Mayfield and company would be better without OBJ when the 2021 season begins in September. 

Rick Carlisle won't return as Mavericks head coach

If nothing else, the Dallas Mavericks won't be boring this offseason.

Packers to approach training camp the same with or without Aaron Rodgers

Matt LaFleur told reporters last week he and OC Nathaniel Hackett "kind of threw everything" at Jordan Love during mandatory minicamp, and LaFleur suggested Thursday that won't change when training camp opens next month regardless of where Aaron Rodgers is located at that time. 

Mets receive good report on Jacob deGrom, want second opinion on sore shoulder

The club's medical staff doesn't seem overly concerned.