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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

Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott admits he must focus on avoiding costly fumbles

One month into his fifth NFL campaign, Elliott has fumbled an NFL-worst three times over the past three weeks, and the 25-year-old understands that's no fluke or a case of bad luck. 

Sofia Kenin, Stefanos Tsitsipas fined for coaching help during French Open

The two received identical fines for multiple coaching infractions and were also docked $1,500 each for conduct deemed unsportsmanlike. 

Georges St-Pierre would return to UFC only to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov

Georges St-Pierre and hasn't competed in the UFC since November 2017. That doesn't mean the former welterweight and middleweight champion is ruling out a return to the Octagon. 

Penalty legend Antonin Panenka hospitalized with COVID-19

Antonin Panenka, who has his name linked with one of the most well-known penalty techniques in world football, has been hospitalized and placed in intensive care after contracting COVID-19.

Arizona football coach Kevin Sumlin remains asymptomatic after testing positive for coronavirus

It's expected Sumlin will continue using video conferencing for team sessions when Arizona opens training camp on Friday. 

Patrick Mahomes regrets close contact with Stephon Gilmore

Mahomes added that he kept a safe distance from Chiefs practice-squad player Jordan Ta'amu, who tested positive for the coronavirus last week.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson 'not happy' with his passing

Jackson lamented that only the New York Jets (179.5) are averaging fewer passing yards per game than Baltimore (180.8) one month into the campaign.

Indians manager Terry Francona spent time in ICU during absences

The winner of the 2013 and 2016 American League Manager of the Year Award admitted that he considered calling it a career.

Astros hopeful Zack Greinke can return to postseason play

Greinke hasn't pitched since his wild-card round appearance against the Minnesota Twins on Sept. 29, and he went only four innings in that outing.

LeBron James, I PROMISE School featured on Wheaties box

It took longer than many may have expected, but Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is making his first appearance on a Wheaties box.

Reds president of baseball operations Dick Williams steps down

Williams' father is the Reds chairman, while his uncle serves as vice chairman in the current ownership group.

Packers rookie TE Josiah Deguara out for season with torn ACL?

Green Bay was without tight end Marcedes Lewis and wide receivers Davante Adams and Allen Lazard for Monday's game.

Tony Finau out of Shriners after positive COVID-19 test

He will have to return negative test results and be cleared before he can rejoin the Tour. 

North Dakota State QB Trey Lance opts out of spring season to prepare for NFL Draft

North Dakota State Bison quarterback Trey Lance announced on Tuesday that he is opting out of a planned spring football season to prepare for the 2021

Buccaneers RB Kenjon Barner receives four-game PED suspension

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers assumed they'd be without running back Kenjon Barner for Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bears. Team officials probably weren't fully aware of the reason at the start of the week. 

2020 World Series tickets sell out in roughly 90 minutes

Additionally, spectators must wear masks inside the ballpark when not actively eating or drinking and respect social distancing guidelines. 

New York Red Bulls hire Gerhard Struber as coach

Most recently, Struber served as coach of English Championship side Barnsley, a job he accepted last November.

Heat All-Star Bam Adebayo plans to play Game 4 of Finals vs. Lakers

The Heat trail 2-1 in the series following Sunday's 115-104 win, with Game 5 scheduled for Friday. 

Indians believe manager Terry Francona will return for 2021 season

Francona has reportedly dealt with unspecified gastrointestinal problems for over a year that flared up during spring training and that first sidelined him in August.

Dodgers' Edwin Rios out for NLDS because of injury?

In corresponding roster moves, the Dodgers added second baseman Gavin Lux and reliever Dylan Floro and also dropped rookie catcher Keibert Ruiz. 

Pelicans' Jrue Holiday named Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year

Holiday received 53 of 267 first-place votes and 1,041 total points to finish above Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (806 points) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Korver (796 points).

USL suspends Junior Flemmings for Championship playoffs for use of homophobic slur

The United Soccer League announced on Tuesday that Flemmings received a six-game ban which includes the entire Championship playoffs for his use of a homophobic slur directed toward  Loyal midfielder Collin Martin.

Tom Brady: Bill O'Brien firing 'doesn't make a lot of sense to me'

O'Brien served as Brady's quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator when the two were together with the New England Patriots.

Browns place WR KhaDarel Hodge (hamstring) on injured reserve

Hodge's absence could create additional opportunities for teammates such as tight end Austin Hooper and fellow receiver Rashard Higgins.

Padres to start Mike Clevinger for Game 1 of NLDS vs. Dodgers

It appears that San Diego Padres ace right-hander Mike Clevinger won't miss the entire postseason, after all.  The Padres confirmed that Clevinger will