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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

Bruins' Jake DeBrusk fined $5,000 for cross-checking Islanders' Scott Mayfield

Boston Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk got away with delivering a nasty crosscheck to New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield without suffering a penalty.

Three-time Pro Bowl TE Delanie Walker to work out with 49ers

The 49ers do have All-Pro George Kittle atop the depth chart at the position and, thus, don't need Walker to be at his absolute best to contribute in the offense that will feature either veteran Jimmy Garoppolo or rookie Trey Lance as its QB1.

Wizards' Davis Bertans out for rest of 76ers series with calf strain

If the Washington Wizards are to complete a comeback for the ages against the Philadelphia 76ers, they will have to do so without the services of forward Davis Bertans.

UEFA could ban Real Madrid, Barcelona from Champions League?

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus are the only teams that have not officially dissociated from the proposed Super League.

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor: Joe Burrow 'looks better every single day I see him'

Taylor told reporters Tuesday that he likes what he's seen from Burrow during organized team activities.

Bruce Arians: Some players don't know they're fighting for their jobs

Arians' comments serve as a reminder that "voluntary" often means "encouraged" as it pertains to football-related activities.

Penn State football to return to full capacity for 2021 season

The Penn State announcement added that tailgating and other traditional aspects of football gamedays will also return.

Bruce Arians: Tom Brady 'may be doing a lot of coaching' during Buccaneers' minicamp

Arians previously said he believed Brady wouldn't be available for official Buccaneers workouts until "somewhere around June," but the veteran seen by many as the G.O.A.T. requires little work at this stage of his recovery.

Petra Kvitova out of French Open after injuring ankle during media obligations

Media requirements are going to be arguably the biggest story of this year's French Open.

Patrick Mahomes would welcome Aaron Rodgers joining AFC West?

Betting odds have linked Green Bay Packers quarterback and reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Aaron Rodgers with the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders.

Pirates' Will Craig on blunder: 'I guess I'm going to be on the blooper reels for the rest of my life'

The Pirates began Friday evening 18-31 and in dead last in the National League Central standings, but it's hard to imagine things will get any worse during what's likely to be another lost season than this.

Giants' Sterling Shepard changed jersey number to honor late father

While Shepard rocked No. 3 playing for the Oklahoma Sooners, he explained that his late father, Derrick Shepard, also wore the number at the University of Oklahoma. 

Penguins' Tristan Jarry on future after playoff woes: 'It's out of my control'

When speaking with reporters Friday, Jarry seemed to understand the franchise could go in a different direction as it pertains to his position this summer. 

Wizards' Russell Westbrook questionable for Game 3 vs. 76ers

Wizards coach Scott Brooks told reporters Westbrook will test the ankle Saturday morning to see if he can go for the matchup that Washington likely must win to have even a small chance of completing what would be a massive postseason upset. 

L.A. Galaxy denounce racist abuse directed at defender Derrick Williams

Major League Soccer club L.A. Galaxy came to the defense of one of their own after Derrick Williams was targeted with racial abuse online.

Braves SP Mike Soroka could return in 2021

It appears Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker may have spoken prematurely when he said that right-hander Mike Soroka will miss the entire 2021 season.

Packers' Robert Tonyan ready to 'win a Super Bowl whenever' Aaron Rodgers returns

The Aaron Rodgers saga has been one of the lingering storylines of the NFL offseason.

Lions' Penei Sewell on move to RT: 'It is not that easy'

The Detroit Lions always envisioned moving Penei Sewell from the left side of the line to right tackle, but the rookie admitted transition has proved to be difficult during organized team activities. 

Yankees reinstate Giancarlo Stanton from IL

Stanton missed 13 consecutive contests because of a left quadriceps strain.

Rams coach Sean McVay 'very pleased' with new QB Matthew Stafford

McVay has gotten an in-person look at Stafford during organized team activities this week and told reporters Friday he likes what he's thus far seen. 

Kentucky's Isaiah Jackson staying in 2021 NBA Draft

Jackson averaged 8.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game as a freshman.

Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz: Dak Prescott 'looks the same to me'

The Cowboys are understandably being cautious as it pertains to Prescott's continued recovery and aren't having him face any pass rush as he gets comfortable playing on his surgically repaired ankle and foot.

Braves SP Mike Soroka out for season due to setback in recovery from Achilles tear

Soroka dealt with shoulder inflammation in April and then required exploratory surgery earlier this month after he reported discomfort in his Achilles.

16 MLB clubs at 85% vaccine threshold for relaxed COVID-19 protocols

Over half of all MLB clubs have reached or exceeded the 85% COVID-19 vaccination threshold that allows for the loosening of certain health and safety protocols.