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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

Marlins' Starling Marte can field, run but unlikely to hit due to hand injury

Marte was struck in the left hand by a pitch in the top of the ninth of Game 1 and was immediately listed as day-to-day by the Marlins.

Cardinals sign two-time Pro Bowl safety T.J. Ward

Ward made 12 appearances for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2017 but hasn't played in the league since.

Ravens make Marlon Humphrey second-highest-paid cornerback in NFL

Humphrey is set to make slightly less than Jalen Ramsey ($20 million per season) of the Los Angeles Rams, but he told reporters that staying with the only NFL home he's known was more important than becoming the league's highest-paid cornerback.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson confirms XFL will return in spring 2022

It's unknown which teams, current or new, will compete in the XFL in 2022.

Barcelona confirm signing of U.S. international Sergino Dest

Born in Holland, Dest committed his international future to the U.S. last October when he was also eligible to represent the Netherlands in major competitions.  

Champions League draw pits Ronaldo's Juventus vs. Messi's Barcelona

Football living legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, arguably the two greatest players in history, will face off in the group stages of the Champions League for the first time.

Saints All-Pro WR Michael Thomas (ankle) practices on limited basis

The Saints enter Week 4 of the campaign at 1-2 and last in the NFL in yards accumulated by receivers (283). Without Thomas in the lineup, running back Alvin Kamara was Drew Brees' favorite target in losses to the Raiders and Packers. 

Report: Marlins' Starling Marte suffered broken pinkie in win over Cubs

Starling Marte suffered a broken pinkie when he was hit by a pitch in the top of the ninth inning.

COVID postponement sees Steelers-Titans moved to Monday night

Sunday's scheduled showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans reportedly has a new tentative date.

MLB plans to let more than 11,000 fans attend NLCS, World Series

Major League Baseball is planning to allow up to 11,500 fans to attend the National League Championship Series and World Series held at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers. 

Blackhawks confident two-time champion Corey Crawford will re-sign with club

Crawford previously stated he wished to pursue a third Cup with Chicago. 

Marseille's Alvaro Gonzalez not punished for alleged racist abuse of Neymar

Olympique Marseille defender Alvaro Gonzalez has not been punished after Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar accused him of racial abuse following a match that occurred earlier his month. 

Twins eliminated after historic 18th straight playoff loss

Minnesota's playoff losing streak is the longest in MLB history and the history of professional sports in the United States.

LSU star CB Derek Stingley Jr. expected to play vs. Vanderbilt after brief hospitalization

LSU coach Ed Orgeron said that the cause for Stingley's illness is unknown but that it wasn't related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Fernando Verdasco wants to sue French Open over 'false positive' coronavirus test

Spaniard and former top-10 player Fernando Verdasco has said that he wants to sue the French Open over the alleged "false positive" coronavirus test result that caused him to be dropped from this year's tournament. 

Report: College Football Playoff won't expand to eight teams for pandemic-altered season

CFP executive director Bill Hancock explained the decision to ESPN and added that the playoffs could be expanded down the road.

Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder III won't happen Dec. 19 because of football?

The new date for the fight could be "a little earlier in December," per promoter Bob Arum, or in early 2021. 

Seahawks sign veteran DB Damarious Randall to practice squad

Randall, who turned 28 in late August, was released by the Las Vegas Raiders on Sept. 4 even though they owed him $1.5 million in guaranteed money.

Brewers' Devin Williams to miss series vs. Dodgers with arm issue

His status beyond the wild-card series is unknown.

Chiefs confirm rookie CB L'Jarius Sneed broke his collarbone

Kansas City selected Sneed in the fourth round of this year's draft, and the 23-year-old quickly became a defensive mainstay with Bashaud Breeland serving a four-game suspension.

Penn State star LB Micah Parsons won't opt back in for 2020 season

Penn State head coach James Franklin confirmed on Wednesday that Parsons will forgo one more collegiate season and continue to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft.

Victoria Azarenka suffers upset loss in second round of French Open

Azarenka's best French Open finish remains an appearance in a 2013 semifinal match that she dropped to Maria Sharapova.

Report: Padres fear Mike Clevinger could miss entire playoffs with arm injury

San Diego acquired Clevinger from the Cleveland Indians ahead of the summer's trade deadline, and he was making only his fourth start for his new club when he was ultimately shut down through the end of September.

Patrick Mahomes, fiancee announce they're expecting first child

Patrick Mahomes announced alongside fiancee Brittany Matthews on Tuesday that the couple is expecting their first child.

U.S. international Sergino Dest in Barcelona ahead of expected transfer to Spanish giants

ESPN and other outlets confirmed on Tuesday that United States Men's National Team and Ajax fullback Sergino Dest is in Barcelona ahead of an anticipated move to the Spanish giants.