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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

Naomi Osaka pulls out of Berlin tournament, Wimbledon status in question

It remains unclear if Osaka will travel for the Wimbledon tournament that starts June 28 or play in the Summer Olympics held in her home country of Japan.

Giants want to 'build into' Kenny Golladay's strengths as WR

Along with Golladay, the Giants also signed veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph in March, used a first-round draft pick on Florida Gators receiver Kadarius Toney and have star running back Saquon Barkley set to return from the torn ACL he suffered in September.

Vikings sign one-time champion CB Bashaud Breeland

Breeland spent the last two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and was part of the squad that defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV.

Brewers' Kolten Wong back on IL with oblique strain

Wong, 30, missed two weeks of action in April with the exact same injury.

Titans sign All-American wrestler Adam Coon as offensive lineman

All-American wrestler Adam Coon hasn't played football at a competitive level in nearly a decade but wrestled at 6-foot-5 and 286 pounds.

Patriots' Cam Newton does not have broken hand, undergoing more tests

Newton signed a one-year contract to return to the Patriots for a second season in March after a relatively disappointing debut campaign with the club.

Unvaccinated NFL assistants to be banned from direct interactions with players, meetings?

Assistant coaches from at least four teams could lose their Tier 1 status because of their continued refusal to get COVID-19 vaccine shots.

Galaxy's Derrick Williams suspended five extra games for horrific tackle

Williams would be eligible to return for the July 17 matchup against the Vancouver Whitecaps. 

Cowboys OC Kellen Moore: Dak Prescott is 'ready to just go play football'

The two-time Pro Bowl signal-caller seems well on his way to starting when the Cowboys open the regular season Sept. 9 at the defending champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

MLB offers free tickets to fans who receive COVID-19 vaccine shots in June

"Vaccinate At The Plate" involves all 30 teams hosting at least one event in June where fans not yet vaccinated against the coronavirus can receive a free ticket to a game by getting a vaccine shot at that event.

Premier League clubs to ask Real Madrid president to dissolve Super League

While the Premier League clubs could attempt to take legal action if Perez does not oblige, Barcelona president Joan Laporta previously said he will fight the matter in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) if necessary.

20 MLB clubs now at 85% vaccination threshold for relaxed COVID-19 protocols

Sixteen teams had hit the 85% threshold that allows for the loosening of coronavirus-related health and safety protocols last Friday.

Blue Jackets' Max Domi to miss start of next season after shoulder surgery

Domi joined the Blue Jackets via an October trade from the Montreal Canadiens and recorded nine goals and 15 assists for 24 points across 54 games this past season.

Duke's Jon Scheyer: 'I am not afraid' to follow Mike Krzyzewski

Jon Scheyer, set to replace the living legend, spoke with reporters about a task many would shy away from for obvious reasons.

Urban Meyer: 'Gonna be very difficult' for Tim Tebow to make Jaguars

Meyer added Tebow is "working his tail off."

Packers' Jordan Love improving while Aaron Rodgers is away?

Green Bay offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett noted improvements he's seen from Love during workouts.

Diamondbacks' Madison Bumgarner has shoulder inflammation but may avoid IL

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner left Wednesday's loss to the New York Mets after two innings of work and underwent an MRI Thursday.

Diamondbacks announcer Bob Brenly taking leave of absence amid more controversy

Days after Arizona Diamondbacks announcer Bob Brenly made controversial comments about a head covering worn by New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman, the broadcaster announced a short leave of absence from the booth.

Cowboys' Leighton Vander Esch 'trusts their plan' amid trade rumors

Leighton Vander Esch said Thursday he still has a great relationship with Cowboys chief operating officer Stephen Jones and owner Jerry Jones. 

RB Frank Gore still wants to play but is willing to retire

Five-time Pro Bowl running back Frank Gore turned 38 years old last month but is not ready to hang his cleats up just yet.

White Sox's Andrew Vaughn on COVID-19 IL, is asymptomatic

The Chicago White Sox will be without rookie outfielder Andrew Vaughn for an unknown amount of time.

Texans' Tyrod Taylor ready to replace Deshaun Watson as starting QB

Houston signed Taylor, in part, because he worked under current passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Pep Hamilton when both were with the Los Angeles Chargers last year. 

Cleveland Indians finalizing list for new team name

In total, Cleveland has narrowed the list of potential names from 1,198 candidates, none of which have any association with Native American culture.