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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

EXPERTISE:

NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Avalanche cancel morning skate due to COVID-19; game vs. Ducks in doubt?

The person who tested positive is in isolation, and all other Colorado personnel have thus far tested negative.

MLB announces four new positive COVID-19 test results again

MLB and the MLB Players Association jointly announced on Friday that one new MLB player, two staff members and one player from an alternate site returned positive results from the latest round of coronavirus testing.

Attorney for Deshaun Watson gets emergency hearings Friday over women's IDs

Emergency hearings will occur on Friday at 8:45 a.m. ET and 12 p.m. ET regarding Hardin's request. 

Umpire Ron Kulpa admits he blew controversial call in Mets' win over Marlins

The game's decisive run should not have counted, and home plate umpire and crew chief Ron Kulpa admitted it after the game.

Tommy John surgery recommended for Mariners' James Paxton

Not the news Paxton and the Mariners were hoping for. 

Orioles' Trey Mancini receives standing ovations in home return from cancer

Mancini played his first home game since returning from a battle with cancer and the Orioles faithful showed their support in a big way. 

Former UFC prospect David Michaud retires due to heart condition

A heart condition will likely force Michaud to retire from competing.

Jets 'feel confident' in Zach Wilson's surgically repaired shoulder

The Jets aren't concerned about Wilson's surgically repaired shoulder. 

Controversial HBP call gifts Mets walk-off win over Marlins

Unfortunately for the Marlins, whether or not a player is in the strike zone when he is hit by a pitch is not subject to video review.

NHL hopes Canucks can return 'by the end of next week'

The Canucks finally got some good news as they suffer through a COVID-19 outbreak. 

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes ditches walking boot in Augusta

Mahomes, at least temporarily, discarded his walking boot as he recovers from toe surgery. 

Warriors to welcome fans back to Chase Center April 23

Golden State Warriors fans will be able to see their favorite team play home games in person this spring.  

Trevor Lawrence throwing again after surgery on left shoulder

Lawrence has been throwing over the past two weeks of his pre-draft preparations. The to-be rookie signal-caller still isn't 100% but is recovering well and hasn't experienced any unforeseen setbacks.

Canucks report no new positive COVID-19 tests amid outbreak

It's hoped Vancouver can return to play at the end of next week.

Mets RP Dellin Betances goes on IL with shoulder setback

Betances pitched in 15 games for the Mets last season and finished the year with a 7.71 ERA.

Four-time Pro Bowl LB C.J. Mosley receives COVID-19 vaccine, urges others to follow

Last summer, Mosley became one of the biggest names to opt out of the 2020 NFL season due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Attorney for Deshaun Watson files motion to reveal woman's ID

The Houston Police Department and NFL have both opened investigations, and NFL vice president of communications Brian McCarthy called the accusations "deeply disturbing" in a statement offered on Tuesday. 

Swansea City, Birmingham City boycott social media to protest racist abuse

The Premier League and broadcast partners have publicly taken steps to demand platforms such as Instagram and Twitter ban any accounts linked with racist abuse sent to players, staff members and official club accounts.

Capitals' Henrik Lundqvist hopes to be cleared to return later this month

Lundqvist said he's set for an examination later this month that he hopes will clear him to eventually resume his career after he first returned to the ice for practices and skating work in February.

Deshaun Watson fans lash out at reported victim online amid sexual assault allegations

Ashley Solis revealed she is one of at least 22 plaintiffs who have filed civil lawsuits against Deshaun Watson, and fans of the QB have found online pages linked with her business and flooded them with abuse and negative reviews. 

Blue Jays' George Springer now has quad setback

George Springer hasn't yet made his regular-season debut after starting April on the injured list with a strained left oblique muscle. Now he has a new injury to deal with.

Mets-Nationals games rescheduled after COVID-19 postponements

The New York Mets and Washington Nationals had their regular-season opening series postponed last week due to COVID-19 concerns impacting Washington. MLB confirmed the makeup dates for those games on Wednesday.

Penguins star Evgeni Malkin skates but is still 'week to week' with injury

Malkin didn't travel with the Penguins for their current road.

Only one new NBA player tested positive for COVID-19 this past week

It's the third consecutive week NBA players recorded only one new positive result.