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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

Report: Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah fell in draft due to heart issue

The 21-year-old has been cleared by doctors to continue his career, and the Browns will move forward hoping they got one of the draft's top steals. 

Dodgers' Dustin May to undergo Tommy John surgery, out for season

He finished the pandemic-shortened 2020 season fifth in National League Rookie of the Year voting.

Broncos release QB Jeff Driskel amid Aaron Rodgers rumors

The fact that the Broncos may now have space on their depth chart for a new starting QB is merely the latest twist in what's become the most interesting saga of the NFL offseason.

NFL players could again opt out for 2021 season?

The NFL and NFLPA are urging all personnel to receive COVID-19 vaccine  shots, but the league is not yet mandating players get vaccinated to participate in upcoming preseason and regular-season matchups.

Kyle Shanahan called Matt LaFleur about potential Aaron Rodgers trade

LaFleur told Shanahan that 49ers GM John Lynch would be wasting his time trying to acquire the three-time MVP.

Angels' Shohei Ohtani scratched vs. Rays after being hit by pitch

Left-hander Jose Quintana will take the bump in Ohtani's place versus the Rays.

LeBron James out Monday vs. Nuggets to rest ankle

His status for Thursday's showdown with the Los Angeles Clippers is unknown as of Monday afternoon.

Kevin Love wants to play for Trail Blazers with Damian Lillard

It appears Love may already be planning for his exit from Northeast Ohio.

Cowboys decline fifth-year option on Pro Bowl LB Leighton Vander Esch

The team still has long-term interest in the LB, but found the price tag of Vander Esch's option to be too expensive. 

NFL 'Thursday Night Football' moves to Amazon in 2022

The games will still be available over-the-air in the local markets of the participating teams. 

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin returns Monday vs. Flyers

Malkin recorded eight goals and 16 assists across 29 contests this season before the setback. 

Manchester United concerned protest could disrupt Liverpool match?

Roughly 10,000 supporters are expected to participate in an anti-Glazer protest outside Old Trafford ahead of the Liverpool contest, and it's feared some may disrupt the game.

Chiefs won't draft RB after signing Jerick McKinnon?

After adding McKinnon, the team is likely to use draft resources on other positions. 

2021 NFL Draft second-most-watched draft ever

Unsurprisingly, the NFL remains king of televised sports in the United States. 

Lakers' LeBron James expected to return from ankle injury vs. Kings

If James and/or the Lakers change course before tipoff against the Kings, he would be eligible to return for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors.

Falcons sign veteran QB AJ McCarron to one-year deal

McCarron, 30, entered the NFL when the Cincinnati Bengals selected him  in the fifth round of the 2014 draft, and he's bounced around the league  without ever cementing himself as anything other than a secondary  option.

Phillies' Bryce Harper out vs. Mets; Didi Gregorius on COVID-19 list

In a corresponding roster move, Philadelphia recalled catcher Rafael Marchan from its alternate training site. 

Ravens exercise fifth-year option on star QB Lamar Jackson

Back in early March, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta told reporters he was "confident and committed to try and get a long-term deal done" with his signal-caller.

Nine MLB teams hit 85% vaccination rate threshold

MLB informed teams in late March that certain COVID-19 health and safety protocols could be relaxed for organizations that hit the 85% threshold for vaccinated personnel.

Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama receives Japan Prime Minister's Award

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga honored Matsuyama "for bringing courage and hope to the disaster-hit areas" close to the 10-year anniversary of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

Packers may wait until June to officially trade Aaron Rodgers?

The Packers would endure about $38.35 million in dead money if they traded the 37-year-old signal-caller before June 1.