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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

Avalanche on track to end COVID-19 pause Thursday at Blues

Colorado had three straight games postponed on Friday and recently had Bowen Byram, Philipp Grubauer and Joonas Donskoi and Mikko Rantanen on the coronavirus-related protocol list. 

Twins add IF JT Riddle to COVID-19 injured list

The Twins' COVID-19 issues continue. 

2021 NFL season to include more taunting penalties?

Chairman of the league's Competition Committee Rich McKay said on Wednesday that NFL officials have become "too lax in taunting" and that the league plans to crack down.

Cavaliers' Dylan Windler likely done for season after left knee surgery

Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Dylan Windler can't catch a break.

NFL officially eliminates overtime from preseason games

NFL players and fans alike can rejoice knowing that meaningless preseason games will not go into overtime.

Lakers' Anthony Davis planning to return Thursday vs. Mavericks

Los Angeles has won only 14 of 30 games during Davis' absence. He's played in 23 contests this season and was averaging 22.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 blocks when he became a long-term spectator. 

Orioles' Anthony Santander out two to four weeks with ankle sprain

Testing revealed no fracture in Santander's ankle. 

George Floyd's brother thanks Raiders for support after team's controversial tweet

Philonise Floyd thanked the Raiders and shared a positive message as the organization continued to take criticism on social media. 

2021 NFL regular-season schedule release set for May 12

It's been reported since early March and was confirmed last week that the release of the 2021 NFL regular-season schedule would occur after the NFL Draft that will run from April 29 through May 1.

Liverpool, Manchester United owners apologize for Super League involvement

Liverpool and United supporters, along with fans of other teams, have called for both Henry and Glazer to separate themselves from their clubs.

Former UFC, WWE champion Ronda Rousey confirms she's pregnant with first child

Rousey and husband Travis Browne announced they are expecting their first child. 

Avalanche winger Mikko Rantanen placed on COVID-19 protocol list

The Colorado Avalanche had three straight games postponed on Friday due to COVID-19 issues and already had goaltender Philipp Grubauer and winger Joonas Donskoi on the coronavirus-related protocol list as of Tuesday morning. 

Nationals star OF Juan Soto heads to injured list with strained shoulder

Washington began Tuesday night at 5-9 overall and in last place in the National League East standings. 

Nets' James Harden out indefinitely after latest hamstring setback

James Harden has been sidelined since April 5 with a hamstring injury, and the club confirmed on Tuesday that he suffered a setback on Monday and is now out indefinitely.

All English clubs now out of European Super League?

The European Super League as it was announced on Sunday is already a thing of the past. 

Sports world reacts after Derek Chauvin is found guilty in George Floyd murder verdict

As noted by an ESPN piece, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of three charges related to the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, and reactions from the sports world came in quickly.

Twins place Kyle Garlick, Max Kepler, Caleb Thielbar on COVID-19 IL

The Minnesota Twins haven't played since Friday's 10-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels and had three consecutive games postponed due to COVID-19 issues.

Giants could trade down from the No. 11 pick of the NFL Draft?

Big Blue won only six games last season and has multiple noticeable holes on offense and defense even after a relatively successful free agency period.

Canadiens goaltender Carey Price in concussion protocol, out at least a week

It's another brutal blow for Price, who recently missed six games with a lower-body injury but returned to the ice for Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators.

Dodgers' Mookie Betts out vs. Mariners, but X-rays on arm negative

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed to reporters that X-rays on Mookie Betts' arm were negative and that the 28-year-old four-time All-Star was receiving treatment.

Seamus Power out of Zurich Classic of New Orleans after testing positive for COVID-19

Power is the first golfer to test positive for the coronavirus in nearly a month as vaccine roll-outs continue throughout the United States.

Hulu adding NFL Network, NFL RedZone 'by Aug. 1'

Exact terms of the agreement between the NFL and Hulu weren't disclosed. 

European Super League to be disbanded after teams plan to pull out?

Premier League club Chelsea are one of the 12 founding teams of the controversial European Super League that was announced on Sunday night. It appears the Blues and at least several others are having second thoughts about the project.