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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April 19, 2021 | Indiana Pacers

Pacers' Myles Turner out indefinitely with toe injury

The Indiana Pacers will be without a key figure as they pursue a playoff berth. On Monday, Indiana confirmed that starting center Myles Turner is out indefinitely with a partial tear of his plantar plate in the great big toe of his right foot.

April 19, 2021 | NHL

Canucks' Alexander Edler suspended two games for kneeing Toronto's Zach Hyman

The veteran blueliner will likely return to the lineup as soon as he's eligible to do so, which will be Saturday against Ottawa.

April 19, 2021 | Miami Marlins

Marlins OF Starling Marte out at least a week with fractured rib

The Miami Marlins confirmed on Monday that outfielder Starling Marte will be out for at least a week with a fractured rib.

April 19, 2021 | Kansas City Chiefs

Andy Reid: 'My prayers and thoughts go out to everybody involved' in Britt Reid crash

Last week, former Kansas City Chiefs outside linebackers coach and assistant Britt Reid, the son of head coach Andy Reid, was charged with felony driving

April 19, 2021 | NBA

NBA free agency to begin Aug. 2

The NBA calendar is slightly pushed back from its standard format due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that will continue through the upcoming offseason.

April 19, 2021 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tom Brady to again host in-person workouts for Buccaneers

Brady also said he's recovering well from offseason knee surgery. It's believed he'll be ready for workouts at some point in June.

April 19, 2021 | Houston Texans

Attorney for Deshaun Watson: 'All 22 plaintiffs are lying'

The case involving the Houston Texans quarterback has dominated the offseason.

April 19, 2021 | New York Yankees

Yankees GM Brian Cashman backs manager Aaron Boone despite 5-10 start

Cashman noted that he won't overreact to a 15-game stretch with so much of the season ahead of the club.

April 19, 2021 | College Football

Notre Dame, Indiana schedule home-and-home series for 2030, 2031

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Indiana Hoosiers haven't faced off on a football field since September 1991.

April 19, 2021 | Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers gift retired legendary announcer Vin Scully 2020 World Series ring

The Dodgers won six World Series championships during Scully's 67 years with the club but hadn't claimed the crown since 1988 before last fall.

April 19, 2021 | Soccer

UEFA could remove Super League teams from Champions League?

It's unknown how UEFA would handle the competitions or crown tournament champions if teams are kicked out later this week.

April 19, 2021 | NBA

NBA lifts travel restrictions for fully vaccinated personnel

The league continues to adapt its policies as the COVID-19 situation evolves.

April 19, 2021 | NFL

Could Alejandro Villanueva replace Orlando Brown for Ravens?

The Ravens haven't yet dealt Brown but could have a replacement in mind.

April 19, 2021 | Golf

PGA Tour encouraging but not mandating COVID-19 vaccines

The Tour intends to stop on-site testing at the end of June and will permit fully vaccinated personnel to "gather in small groups without face coverings" without facing any restrictions or punishments.

April 16, 2021 | NFL

WR Marquise Goodwin signs one-year contract with Bears

Former San Francisco 49ers WR Marquise Goodwin officially found a new home with the Chicago Bears on Friday via a one-year contract.

April 16, 2021 | Seattle Seahawks

Former RB Marshawn Lynch discusses COVID-19 vaccines with Dr. Fauci

His NFL career in the rearview, Marshawn Lynch is now working to educate others about available COVID-19 vaccine shots.

April 16, 2021 | San Diego Padres

Padres star SS Fernando Tatis Jr. activated, to bat second vs. Dodgers

Before Friday's news was made official, ESPN's Alden Gonzalez wrote how Tatis admitted before Opening Day that he's dealt with shoulder problems ‘since rookie ball.’

April 16, 2021 | Washington Commanders

Former Pro Bowl CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie wants NFL return

Two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie hasn't played since he appeared in two games with the Washington Football Team in the fall of 2019 before he suffered a torn ligament in his ankle, and he turned 35 years old earlier this month.