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

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May 17, 2021 | New Orleans Pelicans

Lonzo Ball: 'I would love to be back' with Pelicans

Guard Lonzo Ball joined the New Orleans Pelicans via a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers in the summer of 2019 and is on the cusp of becoming a restricted free agent following the NBA Finals.

May 17, 2021 | Tottenham Hotspur

Reports: Harry Kane tells Tottenham he wants to leave this summer

The news Tottenham Hotspur supporters have dreaded for years dropped Monday.

May 17, 2021 | Horse Racing

Trainer Bob Baffert suspended, banned from entering horses in Belmont

The New York Racing Association announced Monday that it has suspended Medina Spirit trainer Bob Baffert and temporarily banned him from entering horses at racetracks in the state.

May 17, 2021 | Atlanta Braves

Braves' Huascar Ynoa out a couple of months after breaking hand punching bench

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa had a rough Sunday when he allowed five runs and nine hits in 4.1 innings in a 10-9 loss to Milwaukee Brewers, but that wound up being just the beginning of what turned out to be a really bad day.

May 17, 2021 | Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars waive RB Ryquell Armstead after lost season due to COVID-19

The hope, moving forward, is that Armstead will fully recover from a difficult year and ultimately return to the field with a different organization.

May 17, 2021 | Indianapolis Colts

Colts head coach Frank Reich again defends QB Carson Wentz

Reich continues to go to bat for his new QB.

May 17, 2021 | NHL

Panthers' Sam Bennett suspended one game for hit on Lightning's Blake Coleman

Bennett will miss Tuesday's Game 2 showdown between the clubs.

May 17, 2021 | Real Madrid

Real Madrid's Toni Kroos tests positive for COVID-19, out for season finale

Spanish giants Real Madrid will be without a key midfielder when they face Villarreal in Saturday's must-win La Liga season finale.

May 17, 2021 | Indianapolis Colts

Colts All-Pro Quenton Nelson 'really happy' with Eric Fisher signing

Colts All-Pro left guard Quenton Nelson has cemented himself as one of the best players at his position since he entered the NFL but was looking at a potential shift to left tackle after starter Anthony Castonzo retired in January.

May 17, 2021 | New York Mets

Mets' Michael Conforto, Jeff McNeil head to IL with hamstring strains

That pair will join ace Jacob deGrom and nine other Mets players on the IL.

May 17, 2021 | Cleveland Cavaliers

Report: Cavaliers may part ways with GM Koby Altman

The Cavs also could keep Altman but have him serve under a to-be-hired president of basketball operations.

May 17, 2021 | Paris Saint-Germain

Man carrying Bibles breaks into PSG star Neymar's home

A man picked a peculiar and frightening way to attempt to discuss religion with Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar.

May 14, 2021 | NFL

Fully vaccinated NFL personnel no longer required to wear masks at team facilities

One day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention loosened mask recommendations for individuals fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the NFL followed suit.

May 14, 2021 | Washington Capitals

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin pausing contract talks until after playoffs

The two sides have paused contract talks until Washington's playoff run ends, either in defeat or with another title.

May 14, 2021 | Philadelphia Phillies

Phillies' J.T. Realmuto cleared from COVID-19 IL

Realmuto reported symptoms often linked with coronavirus cases on Wednesday and was placed on the IL.

May 14, 2021 | Houston Texans

Report: Representative for Deshaun Watson alleged victims wanted to discuss 'working things out'

ESPN's Sarah Barshop reports the Worldwide Leader has reviewed text messages and a recording that show somebody associated with Buzbee's side contacted Hardin's team "to discuss 'working things out" between the star signal-caller and the reported victims.