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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

EXPERTISE:

NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Report: Aaron Rodgers following Tom Brady's 'TB12 Method'

Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated's MMQB said on "The Rich Eisen Show" that Rodgers is a fan of at least some of the advice offered by Brady and trainer Alex Guerrero.

Urban Meyer hints Jaguars will soon sign Tim Tebow as TE

Meyer's latest comments suggest Tebow Time will soon come to an NFL field near you, regardless of what anybody thinks about his return to an active roster. 

Rafael Nadal hints he may skip Tokyo Olympics

On Monday, tennis living legend Serena Williams suggested she may not compete at the Tokyo Olympics rescheduled from 2020 to this summer because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Now, Rafael Nadal has hinted he may do the same.

Eagles planning for full capacity for 2021 NFL season

Add the Philadelphia Eagles to the list of NFL teams preparing to pack their stadiums starting in August.

Jordan Spieth missed time due to testing positive for COVID-19

Jordan Spieth won the Valero Texas Open in early April and seemed to be accumulating momentum when he finished tied for third at the Masters. He then found himself sidelined for a month due to a positive COVID-19 test result. 

Yankees 3B coach Phil Nevin positive for COVID-19; others waiting for results

Yankee manager Aaron Boone said bench coach Carlos Mendoza will coach third base and added that no players are believed to be impacted by this development. Tuesday's game remained scheduled to start on time. 

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. on IL due to health and safety protocols

San Diego Padres star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. has dealt with multiple injury scares and setbacks this spring and is hitting only .240 early into the regular season.

Giants' Sterling Shepard switching to No. 3 after rule change

Following an official NFL rule change that allows wide receivers, tight ends, linebackers and defensive backs to wear single-digit numbers starting with the upcoming season, Giants WR Sterling Shepard has taken to Instagram to announce he's switching from No. 87 to No. 3.

NFL Week 1 schedule to be released Wednesday morning?

Broadcasters releasing portions of the schedule early on Wednesday makes sense for several reasons.

Lakers' LeBron James out Tuesday vs. Knicks to rest ankle

The latest comeback of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will have to wait.

Pro Bowl WR Davante Adams unsure Aaron Rodgers will return to Packers?

Green Bay Packers four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Davante Adams has had plenty to say this week about quarterback and reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Aaron Rodgers.

Manchester City confirmed Premier League champions after Manchester United's loss to Leicester City

City toppled Tottenham Hotspur to claim the Carabao Cup on April 25 and now will look to win the UEFA Champions League for the first time.

Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater 'looking forward' to competition with Drew Lock

Drew Lock has failed to cement himself as the long-term starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos over his two NFL seasons and now has serious competition.

Cardinals' Carlos Martinez on 10-day IL with ankle injury

Martinez has made seven starts this season and holds a record of 3-4 with a 4.35 ERA.

No NFL game in Mexico City during 2021 season due to COVID-19?

No NFL games will be held in Mexico City later this year due to coronavirus outbreaks, rates and active cases throughout that country.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer asks Man U fans to let Liverpool game happen Thursday

While more protests are expected ahead of Thursday's clash between the clubs, United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has asked fans to allow the game to go on as scheduled. 

Texans GM on QB situation: 'We're all at the same point, essentially'

Houston Texans owner Cal McNair said last week that he did not have "anything new" about the situation involving disgruntled quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Could Pro Bowl WR Davante Adams follow Aaron Rodgers out of Green Bay?

If Aaron Rodgers threatens a holdout or enters retirement if he isn't traded, could the Packers consider dealing Davante Adams in return for draft assets 

Celtics' Jaylen Brown out for season with torn ligament in wrist

The Boston Celtics will have to pursue a berth in the playoffs without forward Jaylen Brown.

Packers to host QBs Chad Kelly, Kurt Benkert at rookie minicamp

The Green Bay Packers needed some live arms for this coming weekend's rookie minicamp with future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers disgruntled and away from the organization and 2020 rookie Jordan Love ineligible to participate. 

Defenseman Ryan Lindgren signs three-year, $9 million contract with Rangers

In total, he's accumulated two goals and 28 assists with a plus-30 rating in 116 career regular-season contests. 

Pirates designate veteran Todd Frazier for assignment

He leaves Pittsburgh batting .086 and looking like a shell of the player who earned a pair of All-Star nods while in his prime. 

Packers WR Davante Adams 'praying' QB Aaron Rodgers stays with Green Bay

Rodgers is signed through 2023, turns 38 years old in December and is the reigning NFL Most Valuable Player.