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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

Reds' Sonny Gray on IL with groin strain

Gray heads to the IL with a 1-4 record and a 3.42 ERA with 65 strikeouts across 10 starts and 50 total innings pitched this season.

NFL confirms intentions to hold regular-season games in Germany

Previously, Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena and Borussia Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park were mentioned as potential homes for future NFL games in Germany.

2020 Baseball Hall of Fame induction postponed to Sept. 8

Once again, the induction ceremony for the 2020 National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum class has been pushed back.

Kareem Jackson: Deshaun Watson wants to play for Broncos

Jackson is no stranger to Houston' star quarterback. The two were teammates during Watson's first couple of NFL seasons until Jackson signed with the Broncos in March 2019. 

Former teammate James Jones thinks Aaron Rodgers will return to Packers

Jones said that the supposed beef between the future Hall of Famer and general manager Brian Gutekunst isn't as significant as some think.

Rangers closer Ian Kennedy heads to IL with hamstring strain

Kennedy heads to the IL third in the American League with 12 saves.

Could Buccaneers face punishment over not disclosing Tom Brady's knee injury?

One assumes the NFL will keep an eye on the Buccaneers between now and their final game of the upcoming season to make them think twice about hiding any similar information.

Browns chief of staff Callie Brownson charged with drunken driving

Cleveland Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reported late Tuesday afternoon that Browns chief of staff Callie Brownson was charged with drunken driving on May 27 in a Cleveland suburb.

Bruins' Tuukka Rask questionable for Game 6 vs. Islanders

Rask, 34, has reportedly been dealing with a back issue since a game against the New Jersey Devils on March 7 but seemed to return to form during the first-round triumph over the Washington Capitals.

Reds' Joey Votto returns from fractured thumb to face Brewers

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is back.

Nuggets' Nikola Jokic wins 2020-21 NBA MVP Award

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been the NBA's best passing big man for some time but can now add something else to his resume: Most Valuable Player.

All Saints' Tier 1, Tier 2 staff members have received COVID-19 vaccine shots

New Orleans head coach Sean Payton told reporters Tuesday that all Saints coaches, staff members, and other essential personnel considered either Tier 1 or Tier 2 have been vaccinated.

Rangers designate slugger Khris Davis for assignment

The Rangers now have seven days to trade or release Davis. He could also accept a demotion to the minor leagues. 

Blazers' Damian Lillard on future: 'I have no comments about anything'

The Portland Trail Blazers know they need to keep superstar Damian Lillard happy to have any chance of winning anything of note next season and in the foreseeable future.

Some Jaguars assistants received COVID-19 vaccine shots to avoid losing Tier 1 status

On Monday, the Buffalo Bills confirmed they're holding training camp at their team facility rather than at St.  John Fisher College in Rochester "due to the complexities of the NFL's  current COVID-19 health protocols in place."

Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence not expected to miss time with hamstring tightness

Jacksonville opens mandatory minicamp on June 15.

Packers' Davante Adams won't skip training camp if he doesn't sign a contract extension

On the same day that quarterback Aaron Rodgers skipped the start of mandatory minicamp amid reports he wants to be traded, four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Davante Adams reported to camp.

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur taking Aaron Rodgers holdout 'one day at a time'

LaFleur hasn't changed his stance or tone throughout the spring. He wants Rodgers back but has repeated he has no real update on the standoff between the future Hall of Famer and team management.

Mason Rudolph wants to become starting QB for Steelers

Rudolph told reporters Tuesday he is "not worried" about 2022 but admitted he wants to be the man who replaces Big Ben when the time comes.

USMNT defender Mark McKenzie targeted with racist abuse online

The 22-year-old had a rough outing Sunday evening that included a costly giveaway which allowed Mexico's Jesus Corona to open the scoring 63 seconds into the match.

New Falcons coach Arthur Smith on Julio Jones: 'I don't worry about players that I never coached'

For now, Smith will concentrate on promoting Calvin Ridley atop the depth chart at the receiver position and getting rookie tight end Kyle Pitts ready for prime time.

Tom Brady 'went full speed' at start of Buccaneers' mandatory minicamp

Even if that is the case, the 43-year-old rocked a sleeve on his knee and was at least somewhat limited as it pertains to facing defenders.

Seahawks' Russell Wilson, other veterans attend OTAs

Quarterback Russell Wilson may not retire as a member of the Seattle Seahawks, but it appears everyone can put any trade speculation involving the one-time Super Bowl champion signal-caller to bed until at least next winter. 

Penguins' Sidney Crosby now has highest career earnings in NHL history

Crosby told reporters after this latest playoff disappointment that he doesn't believe the franchise should dismantle the core that includes himself, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang while the club's championship window remains at least cracked open.